redneckrodder Posted October 14, 2014 Author Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) I didn't know you were only 15, Man.....That's a breath of fresh air....I have a 21 year old son that's a natural at this, but he lives in Iowa and has a lot on his plate....I hope he stays interested.....I'm glad you've found an interest in this hobby.....That's just great.... yeah i try to do as much as i can in the time that i have to build and not spend my time on electronics but sometimes spending an hour on the forum helps a little Edited October 14, 2014 by redneckrodder
redneckrodder Posted October 15, 2014 Author Posted October 15, 2014 just working on assembling the frame...put the frame rails together last night added the rear bags after i got home this afternoon going to put on the rear axles and start working on the interior and motor until the parts to convert it to a 379 come in then the real work begins
redneckrodder Posted October 16, 2014 Author Posted October 16, 2014 i'm listening roll on by alabama as i'm workin on this rig...listening to trucker songs get work done
Petetrucker07 Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 Sounds like we might have a future truck driver here. Next thing you know youll be listening to Elmer Fudpucker and sayin 10-4 instead of ok.
redneckrodder Posted October 16, 2014 Author Posted October 16, 2014 yup...already got a cb handle...Taterchip......sucky part is i'm diabetic so can only legally drive in my state of colorado instead of cross country which is bs because i've always dreamed of bein an asphalt cowboy Sounds like we might have a future truck driver here. Next thing you know youll be listening to Elmer Fudpucker and sayin 10-4 instead of ok.
Petetrucker07 Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 You can do it runnin in state. Climbin up and over the rockies is challenge. Ive never done it.
redneckrodder Posted October 16, 2014 Author Posted October 16, 2014 You can do it runnin in state. Climbin up and over the rockies is challenge. Ive never done it. yeah...i'll find a loophole or enjoy running state....plenty of oilfield work and dump truck work around here
Petetrucker07 Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 And western distribution is up there in Denver, they have bitchin equipment. NHRA pro stock driver V. Gaines owns that company. Hes a cool guy, ive talked with him a few times
redneckrodder Posted October 16, 2014 Author Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) And western distribution is up there in Denver, they have bitchin equipment. NHRA pro stock driver V. Gaines owns that company. Hes a cool guy, ive talked with him a few times yes western is in denver and then theres tri state commodities and they have some really beautiful trucks and they are only the next town over Edited October 16, 2014 by redneckrodder
redneckrodder Posted October 16, 2014 Author Posted October 16, 2014 this 379 will probably end up very similar to theirs
redneckrodder Posted October 16, 2014 Author Posted October 16, 2014 or like these with lights like this
freightshaker Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 yeah...i'll find a loophole or enjoy running state....plenty of oilfield work and dump truck work around here Just be careful comin up over the sisters and donner's pass. I remember coming thru there when I was a kid running produce from the west coast to hunts point market in the Bronx with my dad. He'll chain law was in effect in June and it would 75 and sunny at the bottom and snow blowing on top. Haha
redneckrodder Posted October 17, 2014 Author Posted October 17, 2014 You like that website guessin yeah there was some pretty cool stuff posted...i filled out the form to receive a free issue of it
redneckrodder Posted October 17, 2014 Author Posted October 17, 2014 Just be careful comin up over the sisters and donner's pass. I remember coming thru there when I was a kid running produce from the west coast to hunts point market in the Bronx with my dad. He'll chain law was in effect in June and it would 75 and sunny at the bottom and snow blowing on top. Haha yeah chain laws are sometimes almost year round up in some of those places...i for sure want to do some trucking up in the rockies...some places are definately going to be worse than others
redneckrodder Posted October 17, 2014 Author Posted October 17, 2014 i wonder how hard it would be to open up the doors on one and hinge then...maybe i'll try that on the 377 cab tonight
Petetrucker07 Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 yeah there was some pretty cool stuff posted...i filled out the form to receive a free issue of it I dont know you have already or not, but look through the archives, theres a bunch more pics tips and cool stuff
redneckrodder Posted October 17, 2014 Author Posted October 17, 2014 I dont know you have already or not, but look through the archives, theres a bunch more pics tips and cool stuff i just was...some very sweet rigs there
Petetrucker07 Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 i wonder how hard it would be to open up the doors on one and hinge then...maybe i'll try that on the 377 cab tonight I was gonna try too. I have a few extra glue bomb cabs to experiment with. It should very hard since the doors are flat
redneckrodder Posted October 18, 2014 Author Posted October 18, 2014 I was gonna try too. I have a few extra glue bomb cabs to experiment with. It should very hard since the doors are flat i got my passenger side one off...tweaked the door frame a little bit so i'm going to use superglue to attach the cab side back on...hardest part is where the hinges are
redneckrodder Posted October 19, 2014 Author Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) i cut out the doors on the 377 cab as practice so i don't ruin the other cab and debating on the stacks to use on the 379 tractor Edited October 19, 2014 by redneckrodder
redneckrodder Posted October 19, 2014 Author Posted October 19, 2014 ok i have a question...so after i stripped the titan i had the purple power in an outdoor cabinet in the bucket and it was covered...but it seemed to have jelled up and has large white lumps and wont seem to strip the paint that was on this sleeper for the 379 anyone know what has happened to the purple power and if it might still be usable or should i go buy new jug....
freightshaker Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 I would switch out with new. Good chance it could have something to do with the paint that was already stripped. Possibly could be the paint that was used on the bunk as well.
redneckrodder Posted October 19, 2014 Author Posted October 19, 2014 I would switch out with new. Good chance it could have something to do with the paint that was already stripped. Possibly could be the paint that was used on the bunk as well. ok...i think it might be temperatures too...been kinda cold lately
Petetrucker07 Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 Heres a pic to get your creative wheels turnin on this build.
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