Revell "Bill Signs" Peterbilt 359 kinda.

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all

  Well, I  got a little more done on this build. I now have the hood just about ready for primer, I cut the front of the rails off of the "BS" frame. I'm using them to lengthen my frame rails 8" to work with the extended hood. Don't get in a panic I fixed the "BS" rails so I can use them on another build. 

 I had to modify the DD 12V71N. I had to remove and refit the alternator and belt. I had to remove the fan pully and move it up about 2.5" and add peices to it. It now matches up to the fan in the radiator. So here are some pictures for yous all to look at.

This view shows the holes in the hood filled in and sanded.

The other side of the hood.

This view shows the peices from the "BS" frame rails that I used to lengthen my frame by 8". I added a strengthening strip to the inside of the rails.

This is the whole frame as it is now. I'm not sure if I'm going to have to add a section to the rear for the lift axle or not, still in the works.

This view shows the front engine mount that I scratch built from plastic strips. I added some .06" Plastsruct hexagonal rod to it to simulate bolts.

This view shows the front engine mount and the rear engine mounts. Scratch built.

This view shows the front engine mount and the peices I added to the fans belt.

This view shows the engine sitting in the frame along with the radiator temperaly for pictures.

This view shows that the hood does fit over that big Detroit Diesel 12V71N. Okay that's it for now be back when I can. I really need to get back on the Payhauler.

And this view shows that I did fix the "BS" Canadian stretch frame rails. 😉😁

Ron G 

Edited December 27, 2024 by ShakyCraftsman

[BK9300]

Nice work arounds, Ron.

[Biggu]

Another outstanding update ….. just curious … whats a Canadian frame? I’m not being smart , I have seriously have never heard that term ,,,  

[Gary Chastain]

Liking your progress

[ShakyCraftsman]

19 minutes ago, Biggu said:

Another outstanding update ….. just curious … whats a Canadian frame? I’m not being smart , I have seriously have never heard that term ,,,  

Canadian spread frame.

My bad 

[Biggu]

5 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

Canadian spread frame.

My bad 

Ok whats that??? I seriously have never heard that term and no idea what it is. It must be an Eastern thing ???

[James2]

I will be watching....

[ShakyCraftsman]

Okay, you guys are probably going to be mad at me. Yupp, I had to cut a section out of the spread axle frame. It was for a good cause, plus I did salvage the rear spread axle section. I needed it for my Heavy Haul frame for the "BS" Peterbilt frame. 

This view shows the rolling chassis temporarily together for pictures. You can see that there is now room for the Hendrickson lift axle and the steps.

Another view of the chassis. I added a 3' (36") section to this frame from the spread axle frame.

This view shows what the final layout will look like. That's a 3D Concepts headache rack. It's not the one I'm actually going to be using, but the good one isn't here yet.

Another view of the set-up. You can see were I made a pull handle for the fifth wheel release out of some 0.016" wire.

This view shows the 3' section and were I added it.

A better view of the 3' section. And the extra cross member from the kit.

This view shows the two front air tanks fixed in place on the frame. I modified the kit parts by cutting off the end peices and gluing them to a peice of 5/16" x 1 1/16" long tube. This was the easiest fix to the void in the kit tanks. I rapped them with some 0.016" wire for the clamps. Well that's it for now I'll be back when I get a chance.

Ron G 

Edited December 29, 2024 by ShakyCraftsman

[Gary Chastain]

Wow, some great progress, she is gonna be a looker. 

[gotnitro?]

She's gonna be a loooonnnggg truck! Nice progress 

[ShakyCraftsman]

13 minutes ago, gotnitro? said:

She's gonna be a loooonnnggg truck! Nice progress 

Not that long. It's only a 255.0" wheel base. I have a 379L tri-axle that's 303.0" wheel base. That's long!

Ron G 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Okay, I have the sleeper cut down from a 60" to a 36" one.

This view shows the 36" sleeper sitting in place on the frame.

Front of sleeper.

Rear of sleeper.

Drivers side of sleeper.

Passenger side of sleeper.

Bottom of the sleeper. That's it for now be back soon with more.

Ron G 

Edited December 29, 2024 by ShakyCraftsman

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all

 I removed the roof of the sleeper to fix the fit. I also got the lift axle mounted. And I fixed the air intakes on the 12V71N and add a fuel pump to the front blower cover.

This view shows that I added some paint to the inside of the sleeper. I also added the bed.

I didn't go crazy with the paint because you won't be able to see much when it's done.

This view shows that the roof fits much better now that I added a peice of 0.04" plastic strip to the gap.

I also added another vent to the passenger side of the sleeper. I think I'm going to have to get some Archer rivets so I can finish this.

This view shows the Hendrickson lift axle mounted. I can still disassemble it for painting.

This view shows the the new modified air intake. Also the fuel pump just in front on the front blower. Well that's it for now be back soon.

Ron G 

Edited December 30, 2024 by ShakyCraftsman

[blackbeard]

what size rivets from archer are you thinking of going with

[ShakyCraftsman]

9 minutes ago, blackbeard said:

what size rivets from archer are you thinking of going with

No idea. I've never used them. I'll have to check into it.

Ron G 

[Bronzekeg]

work looks great!

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all

  Not an update so to speak. How about a paint scheme.

That's it.

Ron G 

Edited December 31, 2024 by ShakyCraftsman

[RoninUtah]

Black and orange looks sharp! This will be a very impressive rig- I like what you're doing.

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all

 I'm in need of a few parts. I need a set of the front brake chambers from a level 5 Revell truck kit. These are the ones I need.

I just need the front ones. (Bottom two) Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Ron G 

Edited January 1 by ShakyCraftsman

[Pete68]

17 hours ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

How about a paint scheme.

I like it and great updates 

[RoninUtah]

6 hours ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

Hey all

 I'm in need of a few parts. I need a set of the front brake chambers from a level 5 Revell truck kit. These are the ones I need.

I just need the front ones. (Bottom two) Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Ron G 

I can help with that. I have some from a Revell W900 wrecker kit.

Edited January 1 by RoninUtah

[ShakyCraftsman]

2 minutes ago, RoninUtah said:

I can help with that. I have some from a Revell W900 wrecker kit.

Cool, send me a PM.

Ron G 

[gotnitro?]

Archer closed up shop I heard, but I used a different brand for my school bus..and was very happy. I'll check tomo the brand, but it seems like micromark sold them, in a large sheet 

[gotnitro?]

Love the proposed paint scheme by the way, I hit submit too fast lol

[Force]

3 hours ago, gotnitro? said:

Archer closed up shop I heard, but I used a different brand for my school bus..and was very happy. I'll check tomo the brand, but it seems like micromark sold them, in a large sheet 

Archer Transfers is up and running again under new management as far as I know.

Edited January 2 by Force