Romell R Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 i love what am seeing romell keep it up buddy thx Blake........ Hey fellas Not much to report other than body work this is my least favorite part of a build, but it has to be done I already primed to find the flaws so now I sand again and fill low spots and sand again and fill low spots............please enjoy the picks.... corrections corrections..... here the door to the sleeper has been cut out and fills to low spots have been made.... Another coat of primer reveals some minor correction needs to be made but were very close now... Sleeper is getting closer too.....but i forgot to fix the back LOL! Stay tuned for more to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted September 18, 2010 Author Share Posted September 18, 2010 Hey fellas I know I havent posted anything here a lil while but ive been waiting on some supplys. I was able to build my dual axles on the front and it all works as far as steerability is concerned. I also did a mock up for ya I hope you enjoy. this pic shows the steering linkages. here you see the steering turned.... heres one with the wheels on.... and the mockup ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codie27 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Looking good, that steering set up must have taken a fair amount of work. Very interested to see more progress on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCDOC Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted September 19, 2010 Author Share Posted September 19, 2010 I thought i'd put the tanks together heres a few pics I added 37mm to the already stretched frame (which I was supposed to do when I originally stretched it) here are the tank supports.... and finally the tank..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Moparman Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Lookin' good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted September 19, 2010 Author Share Posted September 19, 2010 Here's another small update or really just an addition to what has already been posted. (I forgot to add these last night) enjoy! this is the driver side tank support. a couple mockups keep in mind that the tanks will be recessed into the wrecker body a few inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboysevens Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 wow romell your really puttin alot of work, lol and alot of money into this one. what a heavy duty rig!!! lookin great so far, definately gonna be show worthy, and probly a 1st place winner when its done. dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 (edited) Romell, Very impressed with the amount of work that you are putting into this. This thing is going to be huge!! Dave Edited September 21, 2010 by Old Albion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted September 21, 2010 Author Share Posted September 21, 2010 Thx fellas I really apreciate the comments and compliments, And to tell you truthfully this build is so outta my comfort zone its scary. I find myself doin lots of reserch. but hopefully it will be worth it in the end. Take care and thx for watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCDOC Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Thx fellas I really apreciate the comments and compliments, And to tell you truthfully this build is so outta my comfort zone its scary. I find myself doin lots of reserch. but hopefully it will be worth it in the end. Take care and thx for watching. Looking good! I need to get back to mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 Well fellas heres another small update ...... I got everything primed and ready to go..... WOW! my desk is a hot mess LOL! thats what happens when you build 3 in a row Here you see how I recessed the fuel tanks And finally I used the kit fenders to make the fenders for the second steer axles ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 That's really looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCDOC Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 Thank you much fellas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Lookin pretty sweet!!!!!!!! What colors are you thinkin of puttin on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 (edited) Lookin pretty sweet!!!!!!!! What colors are you thinkin of puttin on it? You know Ben thats the one thing thats up in the air right now , but im open to suggestions. I do know that I want to get some custom decals made for it just have to find the right guy to make em for me.I guess i need to come up with a paint color if I want decals made. LOL! Oh and thx for all your help bro. Edited September 25, 2010 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rronning84 Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Looking beautiful. As far as colors I see White and blue when I look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 Looking beautiful. As far as colors I see White and blue when I look at it. Thx for the compliment and the suggestion I will take it into consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboysevens Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 as far as decals have you talked to jerry "phoneguy" at modeltruckin.com yet? good luck choosing a color , lol just make sure you buy enouph of it when you decide cause there is alot of truck to paint !! lookin great so far dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Hey Romell! Go onto Tim's site and look through for some ideas on colors and graphics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 Hey Romell! Go onto Tim's site and look through for some ideas on colors and graphics! Tim who? (sorry if I sound ignorant) and whats his site addy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayton Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Tim who? (sorry if I sound ignorant) and whats his site addy Timstrucks.com got tons and tons and tons of photos from 1:1 too models. And look on hanks trucks photo site too. read back in the posting and look for tims posting. I think hes the one with the BIG red oval on the left side of the posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Rogers Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 :o :o WHOA romell ur work is truly amazing man please keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Tim who? (sorry if I sound ignorant) and whats his site addy Timstrucks.com got tons and tons and tons of photos from 1:1 too models. And look on hanks trucks photo site too. read back in the posting and look for tims posting. I think hes the one with the BIG red oval on the left side of the posting Tim is Tim Ahlborn, he is the moderator of the truck forum and our resident truck guru, as well as the "Trucker's Corner" writer in the magazine. His screenname is mackinac359. Here are the links to not only Tim's site, but also to Hank's Truck Pictures that Clayton referred to. http://www.timstrucks.com/ http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/trucks.htm Also, since you're building a wrecker, here's another site you might find helpful, nothing but wreckers! http://www.wreckerdriver.net/photos/ I'm not sure, but you might have to register on wreckerdriver.net, but it doesn't cost anything and the pics are worth it. Everyone sees one I found there every time I post! Oh, by the way, Clayton, you were close on the red oval part on Tim's avatar pic. I just checked, it is a white background with black lettering and an outline of Texas with a star to represent Denton, where Peterbilts are born! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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