leafsprings Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 This build will be a companion to my 1966 Peterbilt cabover. It will be a typical period west coast 2 axle narrow nose. I will be using parts from 3 kits and several aftermarket suppliers. The Pacemaker for the frame, the California Hauler for the cab, and White Freightliner SD for the 250 Cummins and Rockwell R 170 with springs suspension. Narrow nose 281 conversion from AITM, wheels will be from Keystone and Moluminum, tires from Double Take. Yes, builds start to get expensive, but, they would be impossible without the recent affordable re issues and the aftermarket support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Looks like a cool project! I just realized the other day that I haven't built a Peterbilt in almost 20 years, and was considering starting a 358 project. I think you may have just inspired me to do just that. Looking forward to seeing more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Sounds like a kool project!! Be watching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) Rear spring suspension from the WF SD mounts easily on Pacemaker's clean frame, the conventional frame has a molded in leafs and brackets, ugh. Edited June 7, 2020 by leafsprings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 Beginning to come together after a little paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Nice looking frame & engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Great start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Would like to build one in HO 1/87 scale. How wide is the hood at the cab and again at the radiator. If I may ask in scale measurements. As I have an ho scale ruler. Thanks and great looking build so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted June 14, 2020 Author Share Posted June 14, 2020 On 6/11/2020 at 8:58 PM, Vince66 said: How wide is the hood at the cab and again at the radiator. If I may ask in scale measurements. Here are the measurements, not sure how to convert 1/25 to 1/87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted June 14, 2020 Author Share Posted June 14, 2020 (edited) Thanks for the positive comments, here is another shot of the giant R 170 single drive rear axle ( correct for this application ), much larger than the axle found in most, if not all, AMT tandems. Edited June 15, 2020 by leafsprings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Thanks for the measurements. Looks like it's coming along great On 6/14/2020 at 9:28 AM, leafsprings said: Here are the measurements, not sure how to convert 1/25 to 1/87 On 6/14/2020 at 9:29 AM, leafsprings said: Thanks for the positive comments, here is another shot of the giant R 170 single drive rear axle ( correct for this application ), much larger than the axle found in most, if not all, AMT tandems. Thanks for the measurements. Looks like it's coming along very nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 34 minutes ago, Vince66 said: Here are the measurements, not sure how to convert 1/25 to 1/87 Multiply measurement by 25 to restore it to 1:1 measurement, then divide by 87. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 20 hours ago, Repstock said: Multiply measurement by 25 to restore it to 1:1 measurement, then divide by 87. Great thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 Out of the paint booth! Testors 1847 Bronze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Very cool looking paint colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 Cab to frame test fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Nice fit up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Very nice. Great color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUSADER2 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Great work so far!! love the colour scheme on this interesting build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 The colors make it look even older great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Looks great so far! You've captured the vintage look! Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 Getting closer, a few more additions to the cab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Great progress do you have a trailer to go with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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