Petetrucker07 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I do miss workin the machine shop, but the pay check driving helps with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 I do miss workin the machine shop, but the pay check driving helps with that. Well, down here its the opposite. Most of my trucker friends have folded up and work for someone else. Most of the machinists I know have weathered the recession. Just to clarify, Id rather be drivin, but drivin 30 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 About 10 years from now I expect to see a Pete 351 completely made from alloys. Kinda like that WWII Corsair a guy made years back. That is some really fine craftsmanship Terry ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAT-T Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 VERY COOL MACHINE WORK TERRY. CAN I ASK HOW YOU DID THE TREAD AREA? THANKS, TOM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 VERY COOL MACHINE WORK TERRY. CAN I ASK HOW YOU DID THE TREAD AREA? THANKS, TOM Well, after stressing about how I was going to cut the tread I started looking for 1/8 car tires and things like that. I came across some 1/14 RC truck that were perfect. I grooved out the alum tire, cut the sidewalks off the 1/14 tire, and wrapped it in. It worked perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 (edited) Very cleaver Terry. That's usin the Ole noggin. Edited February 20, 2015 by Petetrucker07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 More work on the drum, and we have the beginnings of a hub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 That looks awesome man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAT-T Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Well, after stressing about how I was going to cut the tread I started looking for 1/8 car tires and things like that. I came across some 1/14 RC truck that were perfect. I grooved out the alum tire, cut the sidewalks off the 1/14 tire, and wrapped it in. It worked perfectly. GREAT IDEA TERRY, THANKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 About 10 years from now I expect to see a Pete 351 completely made from alloys. Kinda like that WWII Corsair a guy made years back. That is some really fine craftsmanship Terry ! Thanks Sean. 10 yrs from now, I should have a fully operational 1:1 Pete 351 model. Complete with 1 piece vinyl tires, chrome plated 5th wheel, steerable front wheels, and fully detailed interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Thanks Sean. 10 yrs from now, I should have a fully operational 1:1 Pete 351 model. Complete with 1 piece vinyl tires, chrome plated 5th wheel, steerable front wheels, and fully detailed interior. If going with the chrome 5th wheel , dont forget the tierod , starter and fan ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamchevelleman1972 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 i have the 1/16 cummins ntc 400 and the australia 8v 92 t detroit and 8v 71 and the 8v 71 t and 12v 71and the 3406 cat I will be working on a 671 Detroit DO YOU KNOW when you will some of the parts ready for us to get from you .Thank ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 i have the 1/16 cummins ntc 400 and the australia 8v 92 t detroit and 8v 71 and the 8v 71 t and 12v 71and the 3406 cat I will be working on a 671 Detroit DO YOU KNOW when you will some of the parts ready for us to get from you .Thank ! I dont know definitly. Im still working on the hubs and drums. Somehow my hole pattern is off, so I had to start over. I also am going to make brake shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamchevelleman1972 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I think the brake shoes would look pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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