Factory Fresh '06 Peterbilt 378

[mackinac359]

I spotted this interesting black, silver and white 378 while it was being built in September of 2005.

The unique paint combination made me want to build it in scale. I started building it in mid '06, the cab was modified and the 70" sleeper was built, then I painted it in October of '06.

2 years later, I returned to it.

Below - Apex Slotted mesh from www.planomodelproducts.com looks much better than the kit supplied screen. I rubbed silver Rub-n-Buff over the raised detail of the radiator, the detail shows up nicely behind the grille.

I don't like the big gaping slots that the kit has for the bug deflector. I filled these in and covered the top of the crown with Bare Metal Foil

Since taking these photos I've corrected several crooked items, including the left air cleaner, right mirror and right tool box. Things my eye doesn't see but the camera lens certainly does.

The real truck was spec'd for a dealer installed roof air deflector. This would be painted white.

More photos are on my site at TimsTrucks.com

Thanks for looking!

Tim

[SpreadAxle]

Tim, very well done. The paintjob is unique, and really simple. I like it.

[Jeff T.]

Nicely done Tim!

I surely do love your work...Attention to detail and photography is fantastic!

Jeff T.

[Casey429]

That's a unique take on tri tone paint. Nice job, Tim

[Turbo590]

Tim....

Using the "mesh" from Plano..really add another realism/dimension to the build. Love the "white" raised roof. Very nice job as always...HOW MUCH STOCK to do you own in Bare Metal Foil???

Take care, Kurt

[mackinac359]

Kurt

I think BMF should just send me a monthly case of foil.

I posted these pics on Hank's Truck Pictures forum and the owner of the truck has been determined.. Montana Express ordered this 378. The were running black/white roofed units with red and silver stripes.

Tim

[ABC Auto Industry]

That's a cool truck! It almost looks like a police truck.