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Post by towguy76 on Jan 16, 2008 1:18:39 GMT -5
THANKS phoneguy.....  I have a question for all. How high should the stack's be.? Or doe's it matter to each his own.?Good rule of thumb is that the stacks shouldnt be higher than the top of the trailer if pulling a box, reefer, curtainside, or moving van trailer. |
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bootleg
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Post by bootleg on Jan 16, 2008 10:55:41 GMT -5
Mr. BIGGS that's one cool looking setup. Could just picture it pulling into one of the truck shows. About the stacks down here in the south max legal height is 13'6" should be that are lower. Out west legal heights are 14' just depends on what state.
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MR. BIGGS
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Post by MR. BIGGS on Jan 16, 2008 11:43:35 GMT -5
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MR. BIGGS
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Post by MR. BIGGS on Jan 18, 2008 0:51:35 GMT -5
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Post by cdntrucker on Jan 18, 2008 2:03:21 GMT -5
please explain the pics related to the visor. are you doing a photoetch?
Looks Wild!
Thanks,
Glenn C.
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MR. BIGGS
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Post by MR. BIGGS on Jan 18, 2008 3:08:58 GMT -5
please explain the pics related to the visor. are you doing a photoetch? Looks Wild! Thanks, Glenn C. THANKS FOR THE PROPS GLENN. Here is the visor I cut it after the glue dried and shaped it to fit the window, along with adding the center strip. I'm not really feeling it so I might not add it to my build.     |
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Post by cdntrucker on Jan 18, 2008 3:41:11 GMT -5
Wow...
The visor is trick, although I agree with you.
Your build has such incredible smooth lines, the drop visor should have the same. Remove the center band and it will make a BIG difference on the look. Polish it to a mirror finish.
You have done such a awesome job on this build. My paint skills will never be what you have shown, however this build of yours has given me the inspiration to now go back to a kit that I have shelved for a few years and try again to build a "Old School Pete" custom lowpro. Try and try again.
Thanks and Look forward to all your posts.
Glenn C.
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cfnutcase
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Post by cfnutcase on Jan 18, 2008 21:20:21 GMT -5
Amazing work on your truck, just shows what can be done with a simple model, that was just the lowly snap pete and now it one of the coolest pete models I have ever seen! Jim
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78KW
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Post by 78KW on Jan 19, 2008 2:37:19 GMT -5
This truck just gets better and better. Amazing!!!!
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Post by plastictrucker on Jan 19, 2008 8:43:28 GMT -5
I thought all custom Pete's were supposed to have a big gaudy looking sun visor,it's an unwritten rule it seems(LOL).Your paint and assembly skills are truly amazing When are you starting your second truck.
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MR. BIGGS
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Post by MR. BIGGS on Jan 19, 2008 10:22:20 GMT -5
First off let start off by saying THANK YOU GUY'S for them word's of encouragement.
CNDTRUCKER. Don't know what to say but thanks.
CFNUTCASE. This was my first big rig and that was the only kit i knew about at the time. I thought it was an OK kit , but after seeing what they got out there it would of made my job much easier.
Flatbedkw. thanks.
plastic trucker. i took off the strip on the visor and polished the whole thing but i still don't real like it so it might not stay. As for my next project which will be the ' HAPPY TOYZ' Truck will be started right after this one is done. Just need to find the right rig to build.
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MR. BIGGS
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Post by MR. BIGGS on Jan 19, 2008 10:35:12 GMT -5
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Post by plastictrucker on Jan 19, 2008 11:00:28 GMT -5
I don,t know if your already aware the kit to use is an amt white western star.It's probibly pretty rare(exspensive).I think a w-900 kenworth bunk would be closest(also rare and exspensive).An amt van trailer would be best.Just my two cents worth.Again OUTSTANDING WORK.
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MR. BIGGS
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Post by MR. BIGGS on Jan 21, 2008 11:05:47 GMT -5
I don,t know if your already aware the kit to use is an amt white western star.It's probibly pretty rare(exspensive).I think a w-900 kenworth bunk would be closest(also rare and exspensive).An amt van trailer would be best.Just my two cents worth.Again OUTSTANDING WORK. THANKS For that info plastictrucker. I will start looking for one tonight when I get home. As long as they are not ridiculous in price, I don't have a problem in paying up for one. THANKS ANTHONY R I just found this one on ebay. I put a high bid on it. what do you think.? cgi.ebay.com/AMT-White-Western-Star-Semi-Truck_W0QQitemZ120210193762QQcmdZViewItem |
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Post by plastictrucker on Jan 21, 2008 12:28:24 GMT -5
I don,t know if your already aware the kit to use is an amt white western star.It's probibly pretty rare(exspensive).I think a w-900 kenworth bunk would be closest(also rare and exspensive).An amt van trailer would be best.Just my two cents worth.Again OUTSTANDING WORK. THANKS For that info plastictrucker. ;)I will start looking for one tonight when I get home. As long as they are not ridiculous in price, I don't have a problem in paying up for one.THANKSANTHONY RI just found this one on ebay. I put a high bid on it. what do you think.?http://cgi.ebay.com/AMT-White-Western-Star-Semi-Truck_W0QQitemZ120210193762QQcmdZViewItem That's it.You could try www.modelexspress.net |
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