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Post by super580k on Sept 23, 2007 9:56:06 GMT -5
Guy's... Here are the last of the "teaser" photo's I will post, Until the complete rolling chassis is complete with hood and cab. The dump bed..is still in the "body" shop... All the chrome was stripped and then repainted with Alclad II, chrome..the front grill was done using the real wire mesh from the Can-DO wrecker kit..along with the Peterbilt decal emblems..the flame under the emblem is from KFS/WhiteFang Enterprises...and the fender extenders and flaps are of real rubber material. What a fun Saturday project.. Thank you to all for the "great" comments..It means alot coming from this group of excellent builders. Kurt McLucas   |
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Post by Bri on Sept 23, 2007 10:03:08 GMT -5
Outstanding so far Kurt. Just one quick question though. What is the string stretched across the bottom of the hood that looks like it's attached to the hinges? I love ther color choice and am really looking forward to seeing this truck in all it's glory when it's completed. Don't keep us in suspense for too long!!!  |
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Post by super580k on Sept 23, 2007 10:16:16 GMT -5
Bri,
The string was used to bring the hood into "allignment" when placing and securing the grill...it needs to be cut-off now.
This hood was so "warpped" out of the box. Lots of twisting, using the hair dryer..to heat it up..and finally I actually had to "crack" the drivers side of this hood..this of course was all done prior to painting..with the cab in place she lined up like a pro..
Kurt McLucas
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Post by Bri on Sept 23, 2007 10:27:39 GMT -5
Wow Kurt, that was alot of work to put it mildly. The end result is worth it though, that's for sure. I can tell this truck is goijng to be a beauty!  |
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Post by pigbachtrucker on Sept 24, 2007 8:56:33 GMT -5
Kurt this thing is turning out like a real truck. The look of the hood is truly amazing. Great job can't wait to see it completed 
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Post by rwaldram on Sept 24, 2007 18:19:03 GMT -5
i love the colour scheme, the two metallic's go together perfectly.
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Post by DoubleBarrel on Sept 25, 2007 9:58:53 GMT -5
Great detail work it looks real I can't wait to see the compleated rig.......................
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phoneguy
Regional OTR Driver
if you're done with it, it's not finished!
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Post by phoneguy on Sept 25, 2007 17:20:16 GMT -5
Great detail work it looks real I can't wait to see the compleated rig....................... No more teasing--finish it already!!  |
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Red Oval
Local Delivery Truck Driver
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Post by Red Oval on Oct 4, 2007 19:39:35 GMT -5
This is one beautiful Peterbilt. Fantastic detail work. The engine and chassis are great.
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Post by dieseldoc on Oct 9, 2007 22:20:19 GMT -5
That looks fantastic, keep up the good work and we can't wait to see more.
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bandit1
CDL Student Driver
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Post by bandit1 on Oct 10, 2007 11:55:53 GMT -5
more! more! more!
we want to see more!
im pete crazy!!!
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Post by super580k on Oct 10, 2007 18:14:32 GMT -5
Dieseldoc/Bandit1
I did indeed post the finished Cab and Chassis in the Big Rig showroom. The dump box will being finished and mounted here shortly...Thank you for the great comments from everyone..
Kurt McLucas
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