RoninUtah Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Back in 1969, when AMT came out with the first Peterbilt 359 “California Hauler” kit, I was a truck-crazed 19-year-old kid. I had been building model cars for a few years back then, so I immediately grabbed a new Pete kit and then sent away for the sleeper cab (it was separate when the kit first came out). I still have that build; I recently “restored” it by replacing missing cab accessories and mudflaps and such, and I think it still holds up pretty well for a 50-year+ year old build. (geez, I’m old!) So, when Round 2 re-released the California Hauler kit not too long ago, I thought I’d build another one, more than a half-century later. Since the AMT version is a ’67 (with the 2-bar grille) I decided to do it as a ’68-72 version with a 3-bar grille, as if it was a brand-new unit still on the lot in Newark. I cut out the grille and added nylon grille cloth and cut grill bars out of wire (I need to figure out a better way of straightening those). Otherwise, it’s a straight-up box build with only a couple of other minor mods. And yes, the engine is painted white! So, here is the brand new 1968 Peterbilt 359, by itself and together with its 54-year-old counterpart. Enjoy! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Great looking Peterbilt. They're a nice pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoninUtah Posted August 19, 2023 Author Share Posted August 19, 2023 Thanks, Jim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Great looking build and love the story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoninUtah Posted August 19, 2023 Author Share Posted August 19, 2023 Thank you, Gary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Two sharp looking Peterbilts!! Nice work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Very nice pair of Pete's!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Great looking rigs there Ronald and exceptional photography too. Well done and thanks for sharing. Cheers, David. 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoninUtah Posted August 26, 2023 Author Share Posted August 26, 2023 Thank you all very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Outstanding Builds! The comparison between the two is great. You really nailed the build both times. It is great to see that your original build survived all this time. Good Show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trick my mixer Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Nice builds and especially side by side. They look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Very nice Peterbilt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 They look really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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