Turbo590 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 (edited) 2/5/2011 Everyone... I started this project over a year ago...and set it aside while I built some trailers...well it back on the work bench in "full" swing. Peterbilt 379 Legacy with a 19' EAST Genesis Aluminum Dump Box. Items used so far..parts from the Italeri 378 Kit...CNC frame rails/379 hood from GW Trucks, that I had from the beginning..Modified Auslowe Cummins Signature 600 engine, scratch built parts, air tanks, hydraulic tank, Silent Drive AA-1455 lift axle...the cab and hood assembly has be lowered...more to the frame..more progress to follow...Kurt McLucas Thank you to Tim A...for the reference material (paint scheme) Link to my FOTKI album on this buildhttp://public.fotki.com/turbo590/my-model-truck-projects/peterbilt-379-legacy/ Edited April 19, 2014 by Turbo590 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Very nice, Kurt! I like the Signature 600. Did you make that an ISX? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Kurt, Glad to help! Excellent progress on this 379 ! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Ooooooh, gonna like this one!!!!!! That's the first time I've seen the Allison put to use. Looks right at home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 The Cummins looks as if you could start it right up! I saw a MAC dump trailer that had a similar look as a project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue logger Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 very nice work bein put in to the Pete dump .very clean detail work on the frame . any pics of it sittin together an any choice on colors to-tone or solid ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo590 Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 Ben...I though you would like the Allison...it is done in Alclad "Aluminum" with some decals On the color scheme, just as the first picture looks....Pete yellow and green, and the dump body, along with some other parts will be done in Alclad "polished" and "dura" aluminum Progress is being made on the bed...pictures will come soon Thanks, Kurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bryan Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Kurt Very nice scratchbuilding, and some excellent attention to detail as usual Keep up the great work, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Ok, I see your inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo590 Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) Ok, I see your inspiration. Thank you to everyone for the positive feedback The inspiration came from an actual 379 running in my "area" with a new EAST Genesis on it...Plus just having visited and toured the EAST MFG plant in Ohio back in August 2010...the "stars" aligned ...this piece might actually have a home at EAST when it is all said and done... Some updated photos: Thank you, Kurt Edited February 13, 2011 by Turbo590 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewart Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 That is amazing. You do great scratchbuilding. STewart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelsbyroni Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Great work Kurt. Hope to see this in person before it goes to East. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 hey kurt this is looking awsome man! i finally found one i can keep track of here im still working on that 359 i just need to pull it out of storage! -Bandit1!~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo590 Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 The "basement" has been "hummin" the past few days... Here are some updated pictures, Kurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semi Trailer Mechanic Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Looks good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo590 Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 2/27/2011 First...thank you to everyone..who commented. Been working on the dump bed for the past few weeks now...and fabrication is coming to an end...finally. Some more odd(s) and end(s) to do...and back to the chassis Some updated photos...Thanks, Kurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Great work! Do you have a large supply of Evergreen/Plastruct on hand at all times? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo590 Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 Great work! Do you have a large supply of Evergreen/Plastruct on hand at all times? Tim Tim...Thank you...that means a lot coming from you. I "do" have a stock pile of Evergreen and Plastruct....and at 3.00 per bag...a small fortune. I do pickup sheets of Styrene when I can find them...some donated..some at auctions out of all places. With the cost of "oil" going up...I am sure these prices will increase as well... Will need a 2nd job...I guess... Thanks, Kurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 hey great work so far i need to get on my dump project! question for you kurt- whats the best places (cheap & reliable) where you find all this evergreen at? also do you ever buy any of evil-bay??? i found my next project (inspired by this build!) i think i gotta parts wanted in the wanted section but i need parts from the 378 kit(mainly put dual breathers on the 377 kit and the spare drive wheels for my lift axle!) and i am going to pick up a 377 a/e kit (red one with the flags) and build a custom dumper my self now seeing that my 359 triaxle is going to have the alfab smoothside i will try to find the perfect dump body for the 377! again great work! cheers - bandit1!~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bryan Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Another show winner in progress, very nice work on the body so far, look forward to seeing you tackle the frame some more Here in Australia, styrene can be brought from sign writers/makers, but I buy it from a plastic supply, the full sheets are cheap around $20 for a full sheet 8x4 ft, try you local sign maker, you maybe surprised at what he has Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Parchas Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Can;t wait to see that truck done!!! Kostas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 ???????????? UPDATE'S??????????????????????? ANY???????????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 It has been awhile. I like this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo590 Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 It has been awhile. I like this one. Cool looking rig.... No updates on this build...still sitting on the bench. When the weather starts to turn (cold)..maybe some progress will finally happen Thanks, Kurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scale trucker Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 that is so sweeeeeet. keep up the good work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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