B.R.B.O. Peterbilt 359 California Hauler

[AaronPerkins]

Going to hobby store tonight to pick up my kit. I'll post as soon as I know what it is.

Edited January 20, 2016 by AaronPerkins

[AaronPerkins]

I'm doing the Kenworth W900. Can some one please change topic from "Saved" to Kenworth W900 please. 

[Jim B]

Enjoy the kit.

Actually, you can change the title by editing the original post.

[Jim Whalen]

Hi,

I think you may find you can't use this kit as it is a snap kit.  However, if you're planning to do a lot of modifications you might be alright - check with Clayton.

[AaronPerkins]

I actually sent him a PM telling him I was gonna extend the sleeper more, extend the chassis, then extend the fuel tanks and eerything else that would go along with the extension. I'm also going to build the inside as well i.e.: bigger bed, refrig, cabinets and everything else to fill the extension. Hopefully he comes back and tells me it's good to go.

Enjoy the kit.

Actually, you can change the title by editing the original post.

Thank you for letting me know this.

[Jim Whalen]

Sounds like you have some good ideas for the build - I wish you well!

[AaronPerkins]

Thank you.

[AaronPerkins]

I was under the impression that a "snap" kit just entailed the snap-tite kits. So if anything this was a learning experience. Out of curiosity, is there a way to see if a kit is a "snap" kit prior to purchasing?

[AaronPerkins]

To make things simpler and to know I had a kit I could do I went and picked up the Peterbilt 359 California Hauler. This is my official B.R.B.O. entry.

[Petetrucker07]

Sorry for the slow response. Yes your original kit is considered a "snap" kit.

This Pete you decided on is an awesome kit. I've built a few. Lookin forward to what you come up with.

[Canso65]

I'm looking forward to seeing your build Aaron. You have some great ideas!

 

Rob

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looking forward to seeing more of this one! Great choice!

[Mopar - D]

Going to interesting to see what you decide to do with this Pete. 

[Jim Whalen]

Good choice with the Pete 359, lots of people were very pleased when it was reissued recently.

[AaronPerkins]

I started the engine this morning. I think this is only my second or third time doing a level three. It's pretty fun so far. Needs a little bit of putty work then the engine is off for painting. I'm liking the kit so far. 

[gino]

great kit choice !    glad you are liking it so far.  looking forward to your progress !

[Olskoolrodder]

Cool choice!

[AaronPerkins]

Been getting the engine worked on. Still doing some detailing. Having trouble finding right scale belt for pulleys. Using one of my wife's hair bands for now. 

[Chu]

Great detail on the engine I love it!!"

[AaronPerkins]

Anyone know where I can find some good detail pics of where all the hoses and stuff start and end at? I really don't know anything about a big rig engine.

[Petetrucker07]

Google and search for 359 service manuals. You can also look up truck shows, maybe digging through the pics you can find a 8V71 in a truck.

[AaronPerkins]

Awesome ideas, thanks Clayton.

[Petetrucker07]

I also looked through my truck show pics, all I have for Detroits, is a V12 and a 8V92.

[AaronPerkins]

No problem, thanks for checking.

[Old Buckaroo]

That is some really nice work you showing there. 

I dont detail engines anymore - but when I use to. Masking tape cut in thin strips worked really well for belts and can be built up with multiple thickness .

Sorry this is the only example I could find