Kenworth C500

[Gary Chastain]

This is a build I have been thinking about for some time, but I wanted to do a later version. I recently found the newer cab at Global Trucks. I bought the sleeper version and day cab version. This week in seen a picture of a C500 that just lit my fire, I gotta build this one. Sent picture to my buddy Jeff and for the last few days we come up with a ton of ideas, some good and some over the top. I am missing rear suspension yet. So this is my inspiration, oh and one more thing…….hardly no chrome…. All business. 

love the gray and black paint scheme with a touch of red, so this color scheme for sure. 

[Gary Chastain]

The mock-up, the day cab version and that hood fit well together, I tried the sleeper cab but the hood does not fit well. I wanted to use a bit heavier frame, most of my road trucks are .437 so I am going to scratch build a frame with .500 frame rails. It will be tri-drive(more on thar later). 
this will be my first build with a Global cab, have bought a few, but starting here. 

[Gary Chastain]

I think this is the rear suspension used on the C500, at least by internet search, and we know the internet is always correct. I do not have anything close to this in my stash. 

[BK9300]

That's a tough looking truck, Gary - going to be a great one to follow! (a twin steer, C500 is definitely on my list!)

Edited Wednesday at 06:25 PM by BK9300

[Gary Chastain]

Axles from internet search. I have the three axles with square housing I think I can adapt. Will update to disk brakes as I am out of the older air brakes. 

[Biggu]

This is so cool!! It is a beast of a truck and I personally think the day cab os a good choice and it may look cool with a narrow 36” sleeper like the one from the AMT Kenworth kits , if you wanted a sleeper, just another wild thought. 🤔😉. The color suits this truck….. this will be an epic build , I’m looking forward to all the updates, Gary ….. no pressure🤭🤣🤣

[Gary Chastain]

The year I am shooting for is a 2017 ish, so I have an X15 motor to use but no transmission at this point. 

[BK9300]

3 minutes ago, Gary Chastain said:

Axles from internet search. I have the three axles with square housing I think I can adapt. Will update to disk brakes as I am out of the older air brakes. 

Are those Meritor (Cummins) axles?  If so, been eyeing those for quite awhile!

[Gary Chastain]

5 minutes ago, BK9300 said:

That's a tough looking truck, Gary - going to be a great one to follow! (a twin steer, C500 is definitely on my list!)

I actually bought this kit from Global as a twin steer, but not using it. 

[Gary Chastain]

1 minute ago, BK9300 said:

Are those Meritor (Cummins) axles?  If so, been eyeing those for quite awhile!

Yes they are, and it appears there might be a couple versions of them. 

[Gary Chastain]

Tires and wheels. I bought these 1:24 scale tires a long time ago but they for the wide 1:25 scale front rims perfectly. Because this is not an oilfield truck I want a road tire with thought of building a lowboy trailer with a Jeep and stinger, someday. I am sometimes curious about aftermarket scales and their compatibility but it works good. The rear rims are Auslowe 1:24 scale with some larger/taller 1:25 scale tires. For you purists, I just crossed the line 🤭😆.

any help appreciated guys, jump in. This build is a little outa by box of skills. 

[Biggu]

Gary, IMHO , I would use amore aggressive tread pattern for the drivers. Even though it is going to be somewhat of a highway truck, these units as I am sure you are aware sometimes have to go off the beaten track somewhat to snag a load. A street tire or the likes of a steer tire probably wouldn’t give the operator a lot of confidence once off the black top. Tjese are what I’m using for my LW conversion, which would be roughly the same application of your 500. Just a random thought and something more to think about. I’m actually putting the same set on the trailer as well. 

[BK9300]

4 hours ago, Gary Chastain said:

any help appreciated guys, jump in. This build is a little outa by box of skills. 

I'm sure you've found stuff like this online, but this is a site I save lots of pics from.  In keeping with your inspiration truck, the one in the link below gives lots of detail pics (81) - might be of some help with ideas.

https://www.rbauction.com/pdp/2009-kenworth-c500-8x6-sleeper-winch-truck/14176120?utm_source=www.ironplanet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=syndication

 

[ShakyCraftsman]

I second what Jeff said. Thaose are great drive tires. Now you need a more aggressive front float. Ask Jeff what he used on his Autocar build (I think)

Ron G 

[Gary Chastain]

37 minutes ago, BK9300 said:

I'm sure you've found stuff like this online, but this is a site I save lots of pics from.  In keeping with your inspiration truck, the one in the link below gives lots of detail pics (81) - might be of some help with ideas.

https://www.rbauction.com/pdp/2009-kenworth-c500-8x6-sleeper-winch-truck/14176120?utm_source=www.ironplanet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=syndication

 

Was at a different auction site today, it is good reference pics for sure. 

[Gary Chastain]

32 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

I second what Jeff said. Thaose are great drive tires. Now you need a more aggressive front float. Ask Jeff what he used on his Autocar build (I think)

Ron G 

You guys keep making me spend more money🫣😂🥹, probably will do something. 

[Gary Chastain]

Good description on the suspension used on Pakcar 

https://newaysuspensions.com/

[Biggu]

Some good research material coming with this project ! Love it !!

[ShakyCraftsman]

2 minutes ago, Gary Chastain said:

Good description on the suspension used on Pakcar 

https://newaysuspensions.com/

Hey Gary 

 Paul has that suspension system for $25.00 US

Ron G 

 

[Gary Chastain]

13 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

Hey Gary 

 Paul has that suspension system for $25.00 US

Ron G 

 

Really, I will go look. 3D concepts also has it. If ima gonna buy tires, might as well throw some more stuff in there. 

[Gary Chastain]

20 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

Hey Gary 

 Paul has that suspension system for $25.00 US

Ron G 

 

I can’t find it at ST Supply

[ShakyCraftsman]

I sent you a link.

[vincen47]

5 minutes ago, Gary Chastain said:

Really, I will go look. 3D concepts also has it. If ima gonna buy tires, might as well throw some more stuff in there. 

3d Concepts has great transmissions, too. Lots of other parts to outfit and upgrade this project. I’d recommend A&N for the tires, very detailed. They have aggressive 385 front floats, and the perfect X Works heavy tread 315 drive tires.

[Bren]

11 hours ago, Gary Chastain said:

This is a build I have been thinking about for some time, but I wanted to do a later version. I recently found the newer cab at Global Trucks. I bought the sleeper version and day cab version. This week in seen a picture of a C500 that just lit my fire, I gotta build this one. Sent picture to my buddy Jeff and for the last few days we come up with a ton of ideas, some good and some over the top. I am missing rear suspension yet. So this is my inspiration, oh and one more thing…….hardly no chrome…. All business. 

love the gray and black paint scheme with a touch of red, so this color scheme for sure. 

I LOVE this beast. Can’t wait to see what you do with it Gary!

 

[Gary Chastain]

10 hours ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

I sent you a link.

Thanks a ton Ron, not sure how I missed that, but got the suspension ordered this morning. Also got the tires ordered as well.