AMT Small window Peterbilt 359

[astro1973]

Here we have a Peterbilt 359 I'm trying to backdate to a Unilite cab. I cut out the windshield post and put one in from a Kenworth aerodyne cab. I know it's a little thick but it'll have to do. I filled in the door lines and cut the square door "openings". I also cut a window in the right side door. I cut down the kit bumper too. No fog lights just a straight bumper. I don't know if I'm going to put a bunk on it or not. I filled in five of the holes on the front rins so they look like the front wheels in the Autocar kit. I'm also thinking of painting it black and yellow, but suggestions are welcome. I know it's not right but it'll work I guess. Sorry for the bad pics once again, Thanks for looking, John

[cfnutcase]

Looks to me like you are doing a very nice job!!! Jim

[Southgate]

Nice work on the Pete so far. Looks like you know what ypu're doing there. Also looks like when you get into a project, your workbench gets like mine!

[rottin1]

Nice job so far John!! Looks like you have a good idea going!! Nice mods so far!! Keep the updates coming

[astro1973]

I decided to try my hand at a "needlenose" Peterbilt. So the grille and stuff has been modified, since I won an original California hauler on ebay. PICTURES SOON!

[astro1973]

Well, I kind of went in a different direction with this one. I decided to try to make it a "needlenose". Still quite a bit of work to do. Let me know what you think.

[mountaindewd]

That's looking good so far. I don't know if you noticed, but, if you want it to be correct, the front windshields are to big. Notice in this pic how the lower edge of the windshields are higher than the lower edge of the door windows. The little window Pete has a lower roof or something like that. Lowering the roof and the side windows to line up with the top of the hood would get the correct look.

Les

[Chris Guthro]

That Looks Great John! Lot of work thougj, dunno if Id be trying to tackle something like that yet... haha

Chris

[astro1973]

Well, I got my real Little window Pete (california hauler) today, I have A LOT more work to do. My cab isn't even close. This truck might be at a standstill for a while.

[twist67]

Hi there,
this thing is looking nice.It´s a lot of work to make the conversion.I´ve done it some time ago.
here are some pictures,maybe they will help:






here is a link to my truck
www.twists-truckstop.de/bauberichte/1954petelw/1954_351lw.htm
I use the measurements from the Peterbilt 352 for the Little Window doors.

Keep up the good work....

Regards,Chris

[astro1973]

That truck is a heck of a lot nicer than anything I could ever do. As far as the cab, I think I'm just going to find an original Little window cab. I don't even know where to start on converting the "new" cab. I thought I was doing well until I got my Original "little" window Pete. I don't know if I'm going to go through with the conversion. I'm like a fart in a whirl wind, I don't know what I'm going to do next. Maybe if I can't find an original cab and get a fire under I disagree I might finish it. Thanks for the comments and Thanks "twist67" for showing me your truck.

[Chris Guthro]

Any progress as of yet john? Getting Curious! haha

Chris

[nikkih tilley]

first of all dont get discouraged if you hit a wall sit and think about it for awhile look at all aspects of what you want to do and when you look at the cab or hood dont look at what it is in front of you look at what it will be visualize the end product and work backwards from there and it will come to youand take ur time and most of all have fun at it dont get mad we do this for fun not agervation and just get-r-done lol

[astro1973]

Nope, I need to have this thread deleted. This little project will never be done. I have robbed parts for other things, like the frame and engine. Oh well, I really lost interest after I got my original little window cab. Oh well, things happen like that sometimes.

[nikkih tilley]

i hear ya long as ur happy with ur decision thats all that matters