OldSchool Peterbilt 378 and Trailer

[TruckerAL]

Here's one of my new top 10 favorites I just wrapped up yesterday. It's been a struggle the whole way through, and the name on the back of the sleeper is more than fitting for it. But it's done and absolutely glistens in the sunlight. Here's everything done to it! I'm forgetting some stuff, but enjoy!

 

TRUCK:

-3d printed: hood ornament, chicken lights, rims, lower cab panel, shifter, exhaust stacks, 1/4 fenders, rear mudflap hangers, cb radio, antennas

 

-Resin cast: visor, trailer hubs, batteries. 

 

-Fully plumbed chassis with air lines and valves. Engine plumbed and wired. Scratchmade ccv tube, and oil dipstick. Batteries in battery box wired. 

 

-Fully reworked interior and floorpan. Custom diamond plate center piece, pewter metal pedals, scratchmade shifter, sleeper curtain, and floor mats. Amt steering wheel and fire extinguisher.

 

-AMT 5th wheel assembly, mercury sleeper, cab horns. 

 

-Photoetch Detroit Diesel logo on frame, air lines from RMK Parts.

 

-Custom made mudflaps by me, various decals from kits, and STS Scale Model Decals. 

 

TRAILER:

-Scratchmade ICC bar, mudflap brackets, front axle light panel, rear tail light assembly.

 

-Italeri 1/4 fenders and rims/tires.

 

-Wrapped in automotive chrome tape.

 

-Custom made mudflaps by me, various decals from kits and STS Scale Model Decals 

[Bills72sj]

Nice attention to detail. Nice touches in the battery box and under hood. Love those stacks!

How long did it take you? I have dreams of a blinged out build when my skills get better.

[XYHARRY]

Your builds just keep getting better. Detail and finish is perfect. Well done Alex.

Cheers, 

David. ??

[Jim B]

Great looking Peterbilt.  Really well done.

[vincen47]

So many great details. The batteries are something you don’t see detailed often. Great work.

[Gary Chastain]

Wow, that is a stunning build, well done. 

[TruckerAL]

On 10/21/2023 at 10:19 PM, Bills72sj said:

Nice attention to detail. Nice touches in the battery box and under hood. Love those stacks!

How long did it take you? I have dreams of a blinged out build when my skills get better.

Thank you everyone! It's definitely one of my favorites. It's unlike anything I've ever built in the past. The chrome trailer really sets it all off. 

If I had to guess, maybe 100+ hours total? It definitely was a lot of time

[happy grumpy]

Another beautiful addition to you already impressive fleet Alex. That yellow would be hard to miss on the road, beautifully detailed as usual.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

I like the yellow! Nice work! Very sharp looking rig!

[Dutzie]

Great looking combo!