Superpeterbilt Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) I drug out my old pete drag truck for a rebuild, that turned into an overhaul. Actually, most of the original kit didnt get reused. So much for a rebuild !! Anyhow, I decided to stretch it out, lower the body, and add two Allison V12s behind the cab. I started by taking some measurements,and scratchbuilding a whole new chassis.I used the rear axles and air ride from a Pete 378 kit. I started stretching out the body, but still using most of the kit at this point. I was quickly unsatisfied with this, so I build a new rear section still using the kit rear fenders. I bought a Jimmy Flintstone chopped resin Pete cab, and narrowed the hood to a 351 style. I replaced the front fenders and sunk them futher up into the hood. After much Allison applied drag racing research, I started putting them together. I joined them crank to crank with a collar. I wanted almost a direct drive to the rear ends, with only a short driveshaft. I made the motor mounts and got them mocked up. The body is 90% complete. Then, lots of sanding and blending. Edited December 14, 2014 by Superpeterbilt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alangarber Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Thats different and neat. nice peoject on the go. I like the old way too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Wild. The classic cab looks great. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Wild ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Great build idea and cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Very cool . looks like p****d off pete's big brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewaskew Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I will follow this one,very cool build man. God Bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Love your imagination!!! This is gonna be impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I second that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 That is just too cool.....Beautiful.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 Did some prelimenary sanding/shaping of the body.Gettin ready for some primer. Robbed an Allison trans out of my Super Boss to mate up to my Allison V-12's.Im going to resin cast it,as I will need more..... With the wing..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) That is just too cool !!!!! Excellent work.... I think I said that, before.....I guess I meant it..... Edited April 18, 2014 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 That is just too cool !!!!! Excellent work.... I think I said that, before.....I guess I meant it..... Thanks man, means a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Wow! That's quite a sled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alangarber Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Thats cool Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewaskew Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Looking better and better man. God Bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 What a wild ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemopar70 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Your truck is very cool already, it reminds me the Super Boss and Bandag Bandit era!! Can't wait to see more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 Your truck is very cool already, it reminds me the Super Boss and Bandag Bandit era!! Can't wait to see more! Thanks. Tyrones trucks are definitley an inspiration here. I was actually reading an article on a truck called the " Bad Brahma Bull", an old White 3000 coe with an Allison engine mounted behind the cab. That kinda got the gears turnin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Finally buckled down and got all of the body complete. Every hole and crevase is filled with a piece of plastic and ready for filler and finishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Man, that is just, too wild.....Too wild....I'm gonna have to borrow some of these ideas.....Excellent work..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 Got some rough sanding done after the first coat of filler. Also made some side scoops for the air intakes of both engines. Made them from pieces of the P51 Mustang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Man, I'm diggin' this..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Just plain cool..love the work so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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