Peterbilt 359 (full custom)

[Gary Chastain]

You guys been asking, so here it is, another full custom where I break all the rules again. I have full custom front and rear fenders ordered, two different sets of custom wheels, lowered rear suspension, will build the lowered air front suspension and most importantly Chopped Top cab. I have been collecting parts for a while but was unsure of what truck to build, when I found the cab in my stash, decision made. It will be a little time before I start it as I wait for parts. 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey Gary 

 Whats going to power this custom Peter cheater. ???? 🤔 Cat C-15, 3406, DD Series 60, 855 Cummins, DD 8V92, ???? Curious minds want to know.

Ron G 

[Gary Chastain]

Not sure, something powerful, something forced air, something cool looking. 

32 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

Hey Gary 

 Whats going to power this custom Peter cheater. ???? 🤔 Cat C-15, 3406, DD Series 60, 855 Cummins, DD 8V92, ???? Curious minds want to know.

Ron G 

What should I use? I have a couple Cummins X15. 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Just now, Gary Chastain said:

Not sure, something powerful, something forced air, something cool looking. 

What should I use? I have a couple Cummins X15. 

To new, I  opt for the Caterpillar C-15. You just can't bet that big cat power. Rroooaarr!

Ron G 

[BOZ]

If you could get ahold of a KTA Cummins that could be very cool

[James2]

Interesting project....

[blackbeard]

i would go with a cat c-15 or a 3406e cat

[Pete68]

Gary I’m in neat looking build seated up front. 

[Jürgen M.]

That's gonna be another cool one! First row!

[gotnitro?]

Heck yeah breaking the rules !!!! 

[Scott Eriksen]

On 12/27/2024 at 5:48 PM, Gary Chastain said:

Not sure, something powerful, something forced air, something cool looking. 

What should I use? I have a couple Cummins X15. 

I vote for that!  Painted Cummins Red with some chrome do-dads sprinkled about !

[Firebuilder]

I like the chopped cab ! Rims wheels look good.

 

Dom

[Gary Chastain]

Parts are slowly rolling in, ST Supply stuff came today. 

[Gary Chastain]

Parts still coming in. Box of fenders came today. 

[Gary Chastain]

Doing some homework on my next build, I really like this mild custom from a company called Semi Causal 

[Rockford]

Semi Casual do some amazing stuff. I was watching them on YouTube. Don't like all of it but they have amazing attention to detail. The potential on this is endless! 

[Gary Chastain]

6 minutes ago, Rockford said:

Semi Casual do some amazing stuff. I was watching them on YouTube. Don't like all of it but they have amazing attention to detail. The potential on this is endless! 

Agree, good spot for ideas

[Jimbo8v92]

Wow Gary lovin these builds you have going. A 1693 cat, a twin turbo 475hp 855 cummins or kt Cummins would be big power for the era and right at home with that 67-72 359.

Edited March 25 by Jimbo8v92

[Gary Chastain]

28 minutes ago, Jimbo8v92 said:

Wow Gary lovin these builds you have going. A 1693 cat, a twin turbo 475hp 855 cummins or kt Cummins would be big power for the era and right at home with that 67-72 359.

Agree, it would need a motor that makes a statement.  gonna hold off on this build a bit, want to find a chassis/frame where the suspension is not molded to the frame rails. Still looking for something. 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey Gary

 Have you checked out the cool Pete tanks from Casey at Model Truck Builders. He has several sizes plus he has hood swans. 

Ron G 

[Gary Chastain]

1 hour ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

Hey Gary

 Have you checked out the cool Pete tanks from Casey at Model Truck Builders. He has several sizes plus he has hood swans. 

Ron G 

I have not, but thanks for the tip, will check them out. 

[ShakyCraftsman]

They are really great tanks. I think they would be a good fit for your custom Pete. I'm using a pair on my Alberta oilfield bed truck build.

Ron G 

[Gary Chastain]

40 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

They are really great tanks. I think they would be a good fit for your custom Pete. I'm using a pair on my Alberta oilfield bed truck build.

Ron G 

Actually, there are several items that caught my eye, could use a set of battery boxes for my KW 925 build. 

[ShakyCraftsman]

7 minutes ago, Gary Chastain said:

Actually, there are several items that caught my eye, could use a set of battery boxes for my KW 925 build. 

Hey Gary 

Those are nice, but my only complaint is the sides are a bit thick. They are large, and a good fit for a KW 925.

Ron G 

Edited April 5 by ShakyCraftsman

[Gary Chastain]

Thank you Ron for the tip, received the parts from Moldel Truck Builders Forum. The front fenders are perfect fit, also picked up the cab skirts which should add to the lowered look I want to go for.