ReduitRetro Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Hello, wasn't sure how to let members who were following this build know the engine was completed, so I just started another post topic. Please refer to the "Big Scale Big Cam Pete 359" in the WIP section for details on this build. I'm building a stretched frame, long hood version, '79 Peterbilt 359, with steerable front wheels, custom tanks, tool boxes, opening cab doors, custom Pete oval 10 hole wheels, with a fully hosed and wired engine and chassis, and scratch built smooth bore food grade tanker trailer to top things off. A big project, but with the caliber of my fellow builders here, you must step your game up from time to time. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 That looks great! Really well detailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Look's real good James ,now for that Transmission ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReduitRetro Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 7 minutes ago, Mr mopar said: Look's real good James ,now for that Transmission ? Yes, I,m currently trying to determine which transmission I plan to represent on this build. I know I don't want to do an 18 speed, due to it kinda being overkill, so i'm leaning 13 speed. Once I lock down which 13 i'd like to model, and rather or not it will have an external filter and cooler, i'll get it plumbed up. Any feedback would be appreciated. I've been driving big trucks for over 25 years, and currently drive for a well known worldwide freight/shipping company, so a lot of the old school truck info I,m gathering from tech sheets and reference photos. Thanks again for your interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Is that th engine from the RM kit??? Looks GREAT......I need a 1/16 inline 6 for a project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyCraftsman Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Superbly done James, it really looks great! Ron G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReduitRetro Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 13 hours ago, Dave Van said: Is that th engine from the RM kit??? Looks GREAT......I need a 1/16 inline 6 for a project. No, everything was scratch built with the exception the transmission, fan, oil and fuel filters, alternator, starter, and turbochargers. These parts were removed from the kit supplied Caterpillar V-8 and in some cases highly modified to work with this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Well...beyond my skills!!!! nice work and thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Awesome, excellent detail and very well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Your scratch building skills are Amazing! As I stated in your build thread, the details are spot on! Top notch work for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TECHMAN Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 ??? EXCEPTIONAL!!!!! WOW!!!! Can't wait to see the rest of the project!! DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k100 Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Man that thing looks so real , very nice job . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 On 10/23/2020 at 9:23 PM, SpreadAxle said: Outstanding! Totally agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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