some questions for the big rig guys

[screwhead]

on a dual axle semi, how is the wheelbase measured? what is the wheelbase on the newest issue of the revell pete 359? im asking because, in the near future i want to build a replica of project 350. if youve never seen it, it has a 300" wheelbase so i need to know how much to extend the frame on mine...

[BIGTRUCK]

Measure the distance from the center of the front wheel to the center of the back wheel....[ the last axle]

Edited October 24, 2008 by BIGTRUCK

[screwhead]

that helps alot. thank you

[billd64]

HI.... well the way i was taught to do it, was measure from center of what is assumed to be squared front axle cap to the center of the last axle again to the cap, sometimes where trailer hubometer is located.

usually works best with 2 or so peole, and a 100' tape meausre

remember measure several times for accuracy, then you ony have to cut the wood, or in this case the plastic once to have an accurate working measurement.

bill d.

on a dual axle semi, how is the wheelbase measured? what is the wheelbase on the newest issue of the revell pete 359? im asking because, in the near future i want to build a replica of project 350. if youve never seen it, it has a 300" wheelbase so i need to know how much to extend the frame on mine...