my next truck

[highway]

Looks pretty good. The denim is an interesting touch. What "tan" is that? I'm always on the look out for a nice interior tan color.

So you know for the future, for the brake valves on the dash, the octogon (on the left) should be red, the diamond (in the middle) should be yellow, and the circle (on the right) should be blue. This is an industry standard. I think the blue valve was "removed" in the mid 1980s, though.

I drove a couple 70s trucks that didn't even have the blue valve. By the way, and this is embrassing coming from someone with well over a million miles and 12 years experience, but what was the blue valve for? I know it had a use back in the day, but all but the previously mentioned 70s trucks, all I've driving is late 90s up.

[MRCIVICWITHSTYLE]

I drove a couple 70s trucks that didn't even have the blue valve. By the way, and this is embrassing coming from someone with well over a million miles and 12 years experience, but what was the blue valve for? I know it had a use back in the day, but all but the previously mentioned 70s trucks, all I've driving is late 90s up.

BLUE IS FOR IF YOU ARE PULLING THE DOUBLE TRAILERS (ME NOT DRIVE BIG TRUCKS) BUT DO LOVE THEM LOL

[toplessfury]

ok i got the interior in and some of the engine done. i put a kw logo on the pillow but forgot to take pics before i put it in.

[Jim B]

Nice looking engine.

[toplessfury]

thanks jim.im no where near done on it.im going to try to run more hose and wire.try being the key word

[Jim B]

This might help: Caterpillar 3406

[toplessfury]

This might help: Caterpillar 3406

yes that helps ive been trying to find pics and here they are.thanks again.

[Jim B]

Here's a relatively decent pic of a dash from a 1985 Kenworth W900:

No, this isn't my truck.

[toplessfury]

Here's a relatively decent pic of a dash from a 1985 Kenworth W900:

No, this isn't my truck.

i like the black electrical tape on the steering wheel.thanks for those engine pics.

[toplessfury]

got some more done.i put a few wires on the fire wall. im still going to do some more engine detail but here it is so far.

[Jim B]

Nice! I like the firewall.

[toplessfury]

thanks jim.its been a little hectic around here but i got a little done yesterday.

[toplessfury]

nothing done this week been job hunting and doind home repairs.

[MoparWoman Jamie]

You know, I been following this build on two different model forums, I must say it came togather beautifully and I like the detail on it also.I hope you best of luck on your next build also bud.

Edited July 21, 2010 by m0parman

[toplessfury]

thanks jim.i dont know which one i want to work on.i got the fire towtruck this kw,tanker trailer,dodge rollback,67 coronet(probably going in the purple pond to redo).