mackinac359 Posted September 26, 2009 Posted September 26, 2009 I spotted this truck at the recent St.Ignace Truck Show (Michigan). The truck is an '08 Peterbilt 389 glider. My version won't be exactly like Sublime (as JADE calls it) as I am using it for inspiration. Starting with parts from Italeri Peterbilt 378 and 377s, a resin 389 hood from Spaulding Trading and Shipping and a resin 63" low roof from Budd Ricker, and some slicing and dicing for side panels and modificaitons. The frame has been stretched for a 268" wheelbase. The body was painted Duplicolor Gloss Black. I then masked off the black and shot a very light coat of Tamiya Candy Lime Green. This is my first experience with Tamiya paint - and I must say, it is super easy to work with. No bleed under, no lifting when the masking tape is removed. The only drawback is the extended cure/wait time between paint and clear coat. I added a silver separator stripe. The black has been polished and cleared (Future) and waxed. The green will be Future cleared once the green is fully cured. Lots more to be done! Thanks for looking. Tim
Old Albion Posted September 26, 2009 Posted September 26, 2009 Tim, Very Nice! I like the paint scheme I shall have to try the two colour body some day. Have you mastered the 389 headlights yet? I would love to see these as an aftermarket item. I was not keen o the 389 headlights, but they grow on you! The engine looks like the Detroit S60. Are Detroits' still offered by Peterbilt? I thought they had stopped fitting them? Come to think of it what is Peterbilt (Paccar) preffered engine these days? Good Luck with the rest of the build! Dave
mackinac359 Posted September 26, 2009 Author Posted September 26, 2009 Dave Check with Spaulding Trading and Shipping for the 389 lights. The Detroit in mine is used as a generic engine block. The hood on my 389 won't open, so I'm not concerned as to how accurate the motor is. P'car does not offer Detroits (not since '03). With that said, I've now see two '07+ Pete's with new Detroits in them. Both trucks were ordered as rolling gliders (complete truck, just no motor or trans). P'car's prefered engine is Cummins, with Cat still available for a while. The new PACCAR engine (developed by DAF) to be built here in the US should be available next year I think. Tim Tim, Very Nice! I like the paint scheme I shall have to try the two colour body some day. Have you mastered the 389 headlights yet? I would love to see these as an aftermarket item. I was not keen o the 389 headlights, but they grow on you! The engine looks like the Detroit S60. Are Detroits' still offered by Peterbilt? I thought they had stopped fitting them? Come to think of it what is Peterbilt (Paccar) preffered engine these days? Good Luck with the rest of the build! Dave
Kostas Parchas Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 Hello Tim, This one is going to be outstanding!!! The color combo is amaizing and this green is fantastic! As I can see in the picture Sublime is lowered, are you going to lower yours? Greetings from Athens, Kostas.
mackinac359 Posted September 27, 2009 Author Posted September 27, 2009 Sublime rides on the Peterbilt low-air leaf suspension, A total reworking of the kit suspension would be needed to get the truck to sit as low. Tim
monkeyclaw Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 Tim; NICE!!! It's great to see you apply all of your skills on custom! This should be one nice truck when you are done.........matt
Rick Schmidt Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 Beautiful Tractor both the 1/1 and your build Tim.
Chariots of Fire Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Tim: No problem with the Mother's Carnauba softening up the Testors paint? The Duplicolor I can see as I have never had a problem with it. It sets up hard.
mackinac359 Posted September 28, 2009 Author Posted September 28, 2009 I haven't tried it on Testors yet.
Janne Herajärvi Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Looks great so far. I love twotone paintjobs when black is other color and other is whatever it is. Green looks good too with black i see Ive got one black/purple paintjob in progress now.
Kostas Parchas Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 (edited) Hello Tim, A total reworking of the kit suspension, sounds to me hard to do. I can't wait to see this one on your 4 lane road... Kostas. Edited September 28, 2009 by Kostas
travis321 Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 holy man this thing is amazing tim jade transport is here in winnipeg so if you need more refernce pictures i can do that travis l
Turbo590 Posted September 29, 2009 Posted September 29, 2009 Tim, Another "spectacular" build. Do you or Spaudling offer just the headlight assemblies?? Pretty cool. Kurt
mackinac359 Posted September 29, 2009 Author Posted September 29, 2009 Kurt You'll have to ask Sharon at Spauldings. Tim
stangman Posted October 2, 2009 Posted October 2, 2009 Tim, As always this is going to be a great representation of a Pete. I love your work and frequent your site regulary just to see what you are up to. Bryan
mackinac359 Posted October 3, 2009 Author Posted October 3, 2009 Progress update October 2, 2009 I decided not to modify the dash to the newer style, instead just painted the face of the dash lime green. The chassis ready to start accepting body parts. Plenty of Bare Metal Foil applied to the door jambs, air cleaner mounts and other bits. The grille screen will have Plano Model Products Oval Mesh. The JADE door sign was printed by BrandYou Graphics of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tim
Jim B Posted October 3, 2009 Posted October 3, 2009 Looking really nice, Tim. Wow, that sure is green!
JARRNO88 Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 THAT FINISH IS REALLY BEAUTIFUL!!! I NOTICED THAT YOU USED MOTHERS CARNAUBA CLEANER WAX FOR THE FINAL FINISH. WHAT DID YOU USE TO CLEAN THE WAX OFF THE AREAS WHERE YOU WHERE GOING TO APPLY BMF ETC.?
mackinac359 Posted October 4, 2009 Author Posted October 4, 2009 A small amount of rubbing alcohol removes the wax. Tim THAT FINISH IS REALLY BEAUTIFUL!!! I NOTICED THAT YOU USED MOTHERS CARNAUBA CLEANER WAX FOR THE FINAL FINISH. WHAT DID YOU USE TO CLEAN THE WAX OFF THE AREAS WHERE YOU WHERE GOING TO APPLY BMF ETC.?
JARRNO88 Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 A small amount of rubbing alcohol removes the wax. Tim THANKS TIM. I JUST DID A LACQUER COLOR COAT WITH LACQUER CLEAR COAT PAINT JOB FOR MY FIRST TIME AND IN THE LAST FEW DAYS I HAVE TRIED POLISHING THE CLEARCOAT OUT WITH POLISHING CLOTHS AND ALSO TRIED POLISHING COMPOUND. I THINK THE POLISHING COMPOUND WORKED THE BEST. A FEW MINUTES AGO I WENT OVER A WHOLE AREA THAT I RUBBED OUT WITH COMPOUND USING MOTHERS CARNAUBA CLEANER WAX AND IT REMOVED ALL THE FINE SCRATCHES LEFT BY THE POLISHING COMPOUND. JARNNO88
Kostas Parchas Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 The interior is amazing!!! I like the way it looks painted the same color with the body! Kostas.
fkuaso Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 im shocked tim. you used straight pipes on a truck. im beside myself.
mackinac359 Posted October 11, 2009 Author Posted October 11, 2009 Yeah, me too. I think I've done maybe six or seven builds with straight pipes over the years. Tim im shocked tim. you used straight pipes on a truck. im beside myself.
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