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There's a lot of great info on Tim's site, I haven't been there in forever because of info overload!

I hear you there, I have to limit myself to about one visit a month . I am on crapity satellite internet here and I can use up my months alotment in no time looking at pics.

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Hey Sean,

Very interesting build so far. Great work on the steering. I, too, am in the turned wheel fan club. Poseable front wheels really drive up the 'cool' factor. Well done.

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The cab and hood now have color , got just a touch of white spray creep on the red. Hopefully when I lightly wetsand to blend the colors together I can eradicate it. If not I will just touch it up.

P2223902.jpg

Thanks for looking :)

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Thanks guys for the comments on the scheme, I copied it from a B&W pic from a book I have. I really liked the way the cowl was also painted.

Jarda - Thanks a million for posting those pics, they will be real valuable on my next one ! Do you have any pics of the front frame and the front spring hangers you could post ?

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Jarda - Thanks a million for posting those pics, they will be real valuable on my next one ! Do you have any pics of the front frame and the front spring hangers you could post ?

Check this site Sean. The pics I ve posted come from there. There s a lot more, a ton of pics, every detail possible. I hope you find what you re looking for.

http://forums.justoldtrucks.com/2592/Project-Pete,-61-Peterbilt-281

Jarda

  • 9 months later...
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Wow, it has been such a long time since an update on this one.  Going to try and get this one on the display shelf .

Made window glass out of some clear packaging. There is a scratch here and there but I have to work with what I have on hand. Speaking of, the BMF kinda looks like "Hammered Rat doodoo" .

But I kid you not I have had this stuff since I was 15. Yeah - 36 years I have been packing this stuff around with Japanese writing on the backing paper. It has not fared too well and has a lot of creases in it. But I still have it :lol:

I have no idea where I hid the wheels and tires but they are here somewhere.

 

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    Sean,

             You have this one looking pretty good.  What trailer are you going to put behind it?

 

 

    Be Well

     Gator

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looking good, another 'quick build' i see, lol. j/k, i got unfinished stuff all over the place lately.............

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Looking good Sean. The old Pete looks tough with the walking beams. What motor did you end up ?

 

Terry I used on of those Detroits.

 

Gator - What do you mean by trailer , that would take up the shelf space of two more trucks . Actually I would like to have an old round front style.

 

 

 

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Clayton - I am not sure what I will do for the flaps. First I have to scrounge a pair.  Remember all plastic components on this truck came from parts and partial assembled kits.  Now I know what not to do on the next one. :unsure:

 

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Sean, The Pete is looking really good! As for the trailer thing. Yeah I got ya on that.. I have the same sort of problem. But I also have the unbuilt trailers to consider as well. I am planning on making a special storage case for them. So I will have different trailers to display with the trucks for photos. Be Well Gator

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