Biggu Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Hey guys, here is my take on a Pete 389 highway tractor converted to a Gravel truck ....... a lot of fiddling went into this, had to shorten the frame 3/4 inch, changed drive tires, changed front rims and tires, use the excellent CTM photo etch for the dash, added front fender flares, adjusted the box cab guard, changed the box tail lights too...and my good friend Ron G. ( Crafty Craftsman ) gave me the dump box from the Revell Kenworth kit as he wasn't going to use the box on his build, I love this truck, I think the 378 is my Favorite Pete... anyway here are a few of the final results, I hope it passes muster and you guys think it is ok.... Jeff 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Nice build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Excellent conversion. I like the added details and aftermarket parts. The fender flares are great, along with those big front floats. Nice paint, great color and finish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Well done, it sure looks the part 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 3 hours ago, vincen47 said: Excellent conversion. I like the added details and aftermarket parts. The fender flares are great, along with those big front floats. Nice paint, great color and finish. Thanks for the kind words, it was a fun build and I think the big floats always make a good looking heavy haul gravel truck. All the tandems I drove had them, and I think they have a muscular feel.... the color is actually Model Master Blue Angel Blue ............ sure wish MM was still available.... thanks again, I really appreciate your thoughts... Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 2 hours ago, Gary Chastain said: Well done, it sure looks the part Thanks, Gary, coming from you that means a lot, I have looked longingly at your builds.......... this was a fun one... Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh70 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Awesome Job Jeff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Great looking Peterbilt. Really well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Well done, looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 Thanks fellas, you encourage me to do another one.... Your kind words are well appreciated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Great looking Pete! I do agree, the fender flares add character along with the big floater tires. Excellent work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Nice looking Dump!! Very nice work!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 Thanks fellas... it was fun although a little scary cutting the frame down, and I like the fender flares as well, seems to me that it finishes off the front wheel assembly . And a gravel truck with out the floats just doesn't look right to these old eyes. Thanks fort he very kind comments, I really do appreciate it... Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Excellent job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 On 3/11/2024 at 10:34 AM, gotnitro? said: Excellent job Thanks, Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cifenet Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 The Pete came out extremely well and various customization components make the truck special! Nicely done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jürgen M. Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Looks perfect to me! Thanks for sharing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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