AaronPerkins Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronPerkins Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 I'm doing the Kenworth W900. Can some one please change topic from "Saved" to Kenworth W900 please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Enjoy the kit.Actually, you can change the title by editing the original post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Whalen Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronPerkins Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Whalen Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Sounds like you have some good ideas for the build - I wish you well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronPerkins Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronPerkins Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronPerkins Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canso65 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I'm looking forward to seeing your build Aaron. You have some great ideas! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Looking forward to seeing more of this one! Great choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Going to interesting to see what you decide to do with this Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Whalen Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Good choice with the Pete 359, lots of people were very pleased when it was reissued recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronPerkins Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 great kit choice ! glad you are liking it so far. looking forward to your progress ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Cool choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronPerkins Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chu Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Great detail on the engine I love it!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronPerkins Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronPerkins Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 Awesome ideas, thanks Clayton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I also looked through my truck show pics, all I have for Detroits, is a V12 and a 8V92. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronPerkins Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 No problem, thanks for checking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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