Steer Car and Kenworth tow rig—New Pics- 12-2-18

[DrKerry]

This will be built similar to the Boeing Steer Car in the photos below.  I have a few pics of a few different Steer Cars. From what I know of them there is no engine or transmission, just electric to run the lights, heat and air and steering. I’m thinking it may have brakes too but not sure. 

If anyone has other photos please let me know. I’d be interested if you do!!

so far I have a Peterbilt frame cut and going back together, don’t jave pics of the cut frame yet but hopefully soon. 

Started here!!

Edited December 2, 2018 by DrKerry

[PettyKW43]

Now this looks interesting! Can’t wait!

[DrKerry]

Just now, PettyKW43 said:

Now this looks interesting! Can’t wait!

You know me Rick, gotta keep people guessing on what I’m up to next!!!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Cool project! Interested in seeing more!

[DrKerry]

22 minutes ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

Cool project! Interested in seeing more!

Working on frame tonight! I’ll build a tow rig to hitch this up to and possibly make a beam or truss to go over the two for shows and such!

[Chariots of Fire]

That's cool!  Never saw something like that before.  A first for a model for sure!  

[DrKerry]

10 minutes ago, Chariots of Fire said:

That's cool!  Never saw something like that before.  A first for a model for sure!  

Hoping to be a first Charlie!!

[gotnitro?]

Looking good Kerry that's an interesting project for sure !! I actually watched a few videos w daughter of the steer cars in action. 

Definitely looking forward to this developing

[bigred63]

Kerry, this is a build I will follow closely. Good luck with the build.

[Jim B]

Interesting project.  Nope, wouldn't want that job.

[iamsuperdan]

I see these around here all the time. Not sure I'd want to travel in that though!

 

 

[DrKerry]

I don’t think I’d drive in one! I talked to my friend today who drives over the road and he said they do have engines in them as he’s seen them driving by themselves while he was in Washington State! So now I need to do more research to see where the engine and what size is located!! 

[crazyjim]

Interesting build.

[gotnitro?]

Checked out the Boeing steer car, the site mentioned 2 newer models use electric motor for power steering but the older variants used only driver power they call the " armstrong " method to steer them !! One video I emailed ya actually shows the amount of turning input the driver is doing on curves !! Cool stuff 

Edited August 27, 2018 by gotnitro?

[Tom Geiger]

20 hours ago, DrKerry said:

Hoping to be a first Charlie!!

I think both Revell and Tamiya release that next month!   

[Rob Hall]

18 minutes ago, Tom Geiger said:

I think both Revell and Tamiya release that next month!   

That would make a neat kit, paired w/ a truck and a trailer w/ load. 

[DrKerry]

50 minutes ago, gotnitro? said:

Checked out the Boeing steer car, the site mentioned 2 newer models use electric motor for power steering but the older variants used only driver power they call the " armstrong " method to steer them !! One video I emailed ya actually shows the amount of turning input the driver is doing on curves !! Cool stuff 

That was a cool video!! The driver does have quite a bit of work to do! Like the cut off steering wheel to! 

I know Eric said he’s seen them running down the road without a tow vehicle so maybe they have electric motors to drive them too?? 

What website did you find??

[DrKerry]

50 minutes ago, Tom Geiger said:

I think both Revell and Tamiya release that next month!   

Don’t even go there Tom!!! You’re popping my bubble!! Lmbo!! ? 

[DrKerry]

Frame is almost built! Get some pics when I get it done!!

[Rob Hall]

The one in the third photo down appears to have doors cut down from some sort of semi truck cab.   To get the cab that low, it looks like it is straddling the frame, and the driver is sitting down along side the frame..

Edited August 27, 2018 by Rob Hall

[DrKerry]

The doors and cab look to Ben cut off at the bottom. I think the driver is sitting in between the rails..

 

Tow rig and dolly!

 

[DrKerry]

This is where I am so far! Decided to take an early photo.. Pete cab is in background,  fenders will be pulled off and used like the photos. 

Front frame clip is behind the frame section. 

 

 

[Mopar - D]

Cool build Kerry! I saw one of these going down the highway a couple years ago when I was in Alberta CA.  It was very interesting to see and surprised to see that there was a person actually in it. 

[Warren D]

I like weird but this is off my radar!

[DrKerry]

I like different stuff and saw pics of this about 8 months ago and kept thinking I want to do one! Well wasn’t sure on what I wanted to do next and this idea jumped out at me! 

Thank you Jarda for all the pics you sent!!