gino Posted January 25, 2016 Author Posted January 25, 2016 started on this project. here are some pics of progress so far .
Superpeterbilt Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 Looking good Gino. Thats a nice start.
Old Buckaroo Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 Oh wow , I figured you were going to use a resin conversion. I am really impressed now - Nice work !
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 Very nice work! This is one of my favorite builds, simply because of the subject matter. I like the narrow hoods, and you're off to a fantastic start!
10thumbs Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 Hoo-rah! Gino, I'm excited about this project and looking forward to a learning experience on bashing the AMT 359. I like! I think too the needle nose is a great idea. Mind you, a couple days ago I didn't have a clue what one even was.... That's OK, the main thing is to show some love for big trucks, right? I read you loud and clear! Michael
gino Posted January 25, 2016 Author Posted January 25, 2016 thanks all for the kind comments. it's really appreciated ! I had a good day today as far as progress. I modified the left side hood and made a panel on the left side cab to install the dual breather setup. I also had the crazy idea to use w900 front fenders. here's what I got .
Tesla Posted January 26, 2016 Posted January 26, 2016 You're doing a fine job and the fender mods look great!
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 26, 2016 Posted January 26, 2016 I don't know much about big trucks, but I've always liked the looks of the needlenose Petes...ever since I was a little kid. I'll be following this one or sure.
Old Buckaroo Posted January 26, 2016 Posted January 26, 2016 I don't know much about big trucks, but I've always liked the looks of the needlenose Petes...ever since I was a little kid. I'll be following this one or sure. What is that old saying "Welcome to my web said the spider" Bill you should get a kit and give one a try
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 26, 2016 Posted January 26, 2016 What is that old saying "Welcome to my web said the spider" Bill you should get a kit and give one a try I bought a 359 snapper a while back, but I've been waiting to get into it until I had a little more knowledge about the 1:1s. Looks like a good one to do some upgrades on, a feet-wetting exercise. I'd really like to do some earlier trucks and I've got a thing for COEs too. I'm blown away by some of the builds over here. Inspiring, to say the least.
bandit1 Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 Nice work on the hood so far... aka kw fenders just doesn't look right to me for some reason on a pete...
Superpeterbilt Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 Nice work on the hood so far... aka kw fenders just doesn't look right to me for some reason on a pete...aka means "also known as". The right phrase is imo "in my opinion".
Superpeterbilt Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 For some positive inspiration, heres a needle nose with custom fenders.
gino Posted January 28, 2016 Author Posted January 28, 2016 thanks for the kind comments guys !thanks for posting that pete terry ! it was one of the trucks that inspired this build. the other was the maggini pete !
Petetrucker07 Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 Here's a little GIF of that red Pete. It belongs to A&L Truck Supply in Tulare, Ca. I've seen that truck many times in person. It's amazing, let me tell you.
Petetrucker07 Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 Here's another needle nose, it doesn't have your fenders, but check out the wheels.
Canso65 Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 I like what your doing with the fenders Gino. Those custom trucks have some serious pipes on them.
10thumbs Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 Terry, Clayton....those pics are just sick. Gino, good you're doing this now. This forum needs a needle nose real bad. That's just a killer look. Gino, I don't understand how you made the hood narrower up front for the needle grill. Maybe I missed something. Good work with the grill! Good stuff here. Michael
gatorincebu Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 Gino, Glad to see you've gotten a good start on this project. I really like your hood mods and the ideas for the front fenders.This is going to be one cool lookin needle nose !! Be Well Gator
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