Chad Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 well guys, here is my laest project, I've been working on for a little over a month. the truck is pretty much box stock with a few customizations but not very big ones. I'm thinking about planting a 3406 under the hood but I have to do some research to see if they came with cat engines. the trailer is 2 fruehauf trailers converted to a 48' quad 8 spreads. I built the sideboard kit as well as working on the tarping system now. give me some constructive criticism....PS the lonestar complaint is as usual... TOO MUCH DETAIL!! THE CAB LIGHTING IS DRIVING ME INSANE!!! and A BIG THANK YOU TO GORDON FOR SENDING ME THE SPARE CAB!!! since I messed mine up painting it. anyway here are the pics, sorry for the cell phone quality. Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) here's some more. Chad Edited January 25, 2012 by Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Cool build! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I'm liking this! I have a thing for color coordinated rigs... I like your covered wagon we don't get to see much of those. Nice build Chad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 That's cool!!!!!!!!!!! I like everything you did with the trailer!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) Thanks everyone. Thanks for the info Leo, looks like the maxxforce it is than! I wish I had 8 10 hole aluminum wheels for the trailer, it would look 100 times better with them thank the daytons. Chad Edited January 25, 2012 by Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Who says the Lonestar can't be built in to a nice model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73gmc454 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Looks good , I like the trailer and the multi colored tarp is cool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboysevens Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 very nice !! you have done a great job with the truck and trailer , nice tarp your workin on too. as far as a cat motor goes i dont think cat has made an over the road motor since the lonestar came out. just the motor they have built with IH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapazleo Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Nice build, There are many sharp great lakes specials in my neck of the woods. You got that one dead on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 I grew up in niles michigan so I used to see these trucks all the time, I just wish I had one more set of suspension and tires and 12 alcoas for more of a "showy" look to it with 6 axles was exactly what I wanted. But thanks you all for the always kind words. Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 I was playing around and threw some IMC tanker wheels one it to see how it looked with 6 axles and I love it but the wheels themselves are too huge. Im going to try to find one more suspension from the flatbed to make it a 6 axle and try to find at least 12 alcoas to really make it pop....the tarps are coming nicely though. Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavejohnson Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Chad, I've got enough 10 hole AMT wheels and tires for 4 axles if you're intested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 Hey bud I sent you a message, not sure if it went through or no. Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scale trucker Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 chad that looks very nice..i like the color.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Thanks Gordon, I love the way the paint turned out. with the bad cab that you helped me replace I'm mocking up a 56" flat top for my next lonestar build, can't wait to see if that turns out well. Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jekylljr Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Great job on truck n trailer likin that set up cant wait to see ur flat top i may try a 36" flat top with my next lonestar ...keep up the super work chad keep pics coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell48098 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Looks really nice. Should look great with 6 axles and Alcoa wheels. A.J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris guthro Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I agree the alcoas would make it pop more! im stuck on a paint scheme for the lonestar. I love this kit and cant wait to buy a couple more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks Chris and A.j. I got all the alcoas rounded up through A.j. I should see those next week sometime, pretty excited to swap them over, just have to figure out what's the best way to split these hubs from the wheels so I can use them with the alcoas.....any tips? I used CA glue on them. Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 well here's an update I've been working on the tarps for 3 days now!!! I'm just waiting on all my alcoas to show up, but I was able to get 6 axles worth of alcoas and hubs!!!! the cords are elastic cord I found at walmart for 1.98 for 4.5 meters of it...most of the hooks are made from christmas ornament hanging wire and some other small wire...all I did for the tarps to be able to do the tarps was to paint them and glued on the cords...it was a real pain in the butt!!! I am still working on the lonestar, I have to still finish up the engine and finish up the radiator trim work ( what I found was the issue for the hood fit---at least on my lonestar, but it still is an amazing kit!!! Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 here's a sneak at my next project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Well I got all my alcoas between my 2 new amt kits! Ill be swapping them out today and tomorrow...I threw some on to see how it looks and I love it! Ill get some pics up soon....but it will be a 7 axle heavy haul. Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboysevens Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 them alcoas are gonna look sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet !!! i think it will put that build right where it needs to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris guthro Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 it will definatley bee an eyecatcher after you swap the wheels! eeven tho it already is ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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