My first big rig model

[J Smith]

Well since I'm new here this is what I have been working on

Before

And after

This is where it stands for right now as you can tell I'm going after the

lowered look. Thanks for looking I welcome your comments

J Smith

[pete359driver]

that looks real good!!i like the drop fenders and cab extentions!cant wait to see it finished!

8)

-Greg

[mackinac359]

This has the makings of a cool truck.

Tim

[SpreadAxle]

I can't wait to see more.

[CITY COBRA]

The ribbed front fenders and the cowl panels looks awsome. Scale it out take 8 inches out of the roof get that chopped look. Then put some 22.5 low pro tires all around. Lookin' good. Keep up the good work.

[J Smith]

Thanks everybody for your comments,

Cobra, I've thought about chopping the top on this one, but I want to hold off that ideal until the next one. Well here I have done some more things to it

I've streached the frame

And I have also made a 5th wheel cover

Sorry about the last pic I don't know what happen to me setings

[bjscustommodels]

awesome so far, im doing the same thing almost, look at my thread called peterod

[J Smith]

The ribbed front fenders and the cowl panels looks awsome. Scale it out take 8 inches out of the roof get that chopped look. Then put some 22.5 low pro tires all around. Lookin' good. Keep up the good work.

Do you have any of those 22.5 low pro's?

[SpreadAxle]

lookin good

[J Smith]

Well since Christmas is over here is an update.

I went back to the cab and redid some things

and the hood

and also inclosed the frame

As always your comments are welcome

[mackinac359]

Smoooooothed !

[bjscustommodels]

coming along good my friend

[J Smith]

Well I got alittle more done tonight

As always your comments are welcome

[BIGTRUCK]

Nice work your doing Jimmy...great looking rear fenders...your kinda going ''mafia'' on this build it looks like...heres a few I snapped on the road , including the ''Chrome Shop Mafia'' truck sign from Joplin Missouri....

*Note the door handle position ''suicide''....

[bsoder]

Looks like a great project Jimmy!!...definately some great "ideas" there big T !! 8) ....B

[bjscustommodels]

Well I got alittle more done tonight

As always your comments are welcome

Jimmy looks awesome, you gotta tell me how u built these. I have to do the same on my Pete

[J Smith]

Ben,

If things go the way I want them to I might start resin castting them?

But this will not happen until January.

Thanks everybody for your comments on this truck. Like I said this is my first one and I hope there will be more to do later on in the new year.

[bjscustommodels]

well if u do please tell me. Anyways ive tried a few times today with not much success

[J Smith]

Tim (aka Machinac359) or anybody else that can help me out.

This is the kit I'm working on

Can you or anybody tell me what kind of an engine is in this kit?

I know it is a Cummins w/ twin turbocharger, when I search google

there are alot of different types (NTA 370 & 855)

So this is where I need the help for the oil,fuel etc

Thanks for anybodys help

J Smith

[Guest Anthony Oteri]

Jimmy,

Try this

http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thsca...jan_1991_cummi/

This should give you what you need on oil lines and air compressor plumbing.

[Guest Anthony Oteri]

In case you didn't know, your kit was previously known as the Black Magic Peterbilt. The article I gave you the link for refers to the BM Pete.

If this is no help to you I'm sorry! :oops:

[bjscustommodels]

your engine is the Same one I have in my pete. Its the Cummins NTC-350 I also have the Black Magic Pete and its the same engine as the one im building now...

I might be wrong, So everyone dont yell at me

[Old Albion]

I,m pretty certain that the engine in the Revell Peterbilt 359 is a Cummins NTC475. I found a web site where they are selling a NTC475. Check the link below for further details.

http://www.dieselenginemotor.com/diesel/engines/27,1.html

Hope this helps.

Dest Wishes

Dave Bates

[mackinac359]

Dave is right, the Revell of German Peterbilt kits are not the Cummins NTC 350.

Tim

[bjscustommodels]

sorry I stand corrected, :roll: