Superpeterbilt Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) Ive been wanting to this for awhile, and I decided to tackle it today. My plan was to cut the top down even with the sides, cut down the tailgate, and make it a tandem. To start, I cut down the front, then the inner liner. Then I glued in the liner Next, I shortened the tailgate I cut some styrene sheet to plate the back of the tailgate Edited January 13, 2015 by Superpeterbilt
Superpeterbilt Posted January 11, 2015 Author Posted January 11, 2015 I added some styrene to reinforce the landing gear and added bud wheels from the logging trailer. I shortened the axles by about 3/16.
Mopar - D Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Nice transformation on the gravel trailer. It looks longer now after cutting it down and going with the tandom axel.
gotnitro? Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 awesome work Terry ! I might have to pick one of these up for the Brockway I have . Whats your plans for a tractor?
Dirt Demon Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 I just ordered 2 of these kits from Model Round up Terry.....can't wait till they get here!
Superpeterbilt Posted January 11, 2015 Author Posted January 11, 2015 I just ordered 2 of these kits from Model Round up Terry.....can't wait till they get here! Awesome! Has it been reissued?
Superpeterbilt Posted January 11, 2015 Author Posted January 11, 2015 awesome work Terry ! I might have to pick one of these up for the Brockway I have . Whats your plans for a tractor? Im not sure yet, but Im kinda thinking a Pete 351 painted matching colors.
Dirt Demon Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) Sorry Terry... they have'nt been reissued. He had one that was in the OOP section he's out now....the other came from J Bar Hobbies. I've been on an ordering terror this weekend! I sold 3 of my scratch built models....not on here of course....Got over a grand in my PayPal.....so its like Christmas all over again! Been on a shopping spree ordering up kits that I've been wanting but could'nt afford! Edited January 11, 2015 by Dirt Demon
Petetrucker07 Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Its been rumored it will be reissued. Ill definitely be getting a case.
disabled modeler Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Nice work Terry....looks good like that...
Tesla Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Nice conversion Terry...looks real good like this!
Superpeterbilt Posted January 11, 2015 Author Posted January 11, 2015 Thanks guys. Well, I decided what to hitch it to. I wanted to do the trailer in a turquoise color, and I really wanted to put it behind a Pete. Then I remembered I started a Cali Hauler in that very color awhile back. So, here it is. All the truck needs is a motor, and the cab painted. I sold the detroit out of it. I think I may put a 3406 in it and make the hood tilt for a change. I usually glue them shut.
Mopar - D Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Your Pete will look great with the gravel trailer.
gotnitro? Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Very cool,that's going to look fantastic together
kilrathy10 Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) That thing looks pretty good....Great job on both, already....The wheels and tires on the trailer look much better..... Edited January 12, 2015 by kilrathy10
Old Buckaroo Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Wow that trailer looks way better. I might have to do the same thing to the one I have - as it just looks off to me. That Pete is going to be a nice one also - Need a Cummins for it ?
Petetrucker07 Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 I wonder who ended up with that Detroit. I think that guy might have put it in a DR.
Superpeterbilt Posted January 12, 2015 Author Posted January 12, 2015 I wonder who ended up with that Detroit. I think that guy might have put it in a DR. A guy in California got every one I had. Some right out of the trucks.
Petetrucker07 Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 A guy in California got every one I had. Some right out of the trucks. Thats what i heard. Nice job on both. Anxious to see how you do this CA Hauler.
Superpeterbilt Posted January 13, 2015 Author Posted January 13, 2015 Heres my progress for tonight. I added brackets to the trailer frame to hold my shovel I added some steps to the front of the trailer I also didnt like the vertical tailgate, so I angled it a little I fooled with the tractor a little. I moved the driver side fuel tank forward a little and started modifying the wet tank. I also shorted a catwalk from the DR kit. I also added some left over Italeri hood hinges and cut off that poseable hood tab. Tomorrow Im going to get started on the 3406 and fab up the exhaust. Im going to add an auxillary trans and fab up the shift linkage.
Old Buckaroo Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 It just gets better everytime I see it ! I will be looking forward to the shift linkage work, take lots of pictures
Superpeterbilt Posted January 15, 2015 Author Posted January 15, 2015 Update: I dropped the 2nd fuel tank. This truck will only run local. I also tossed the catwalk and moved the wet tank closer to the cab. I got rid of the tiny Alcoas, and added some resin 5 holes and some spokes in the back. Now its lookin right. I added some angle to the bottom of the 5th wheel plate, and will add some bolts to the angle. Now that I have it configured correctly(for me), the next thing I will do is build the Cat, mount the auxillery, run the brake lines, a little plumbing, and a little body work. Comments are always welcome.
guitarsam326 Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 with those five holes up front and the spokes in back, you should just cut up the hood and have a nice lookin 351! (it'll look great anyway, im just partial to the narrow noses!)
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