170" Super Stretch King Hauler - Update 01/09

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I finally have some time to get a build posted up here! Its been an insane last couple of weeks!

Here's the evolution of my Superstretch:


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I must say, I have a new found respect for those of you who have mounted a CAT motor in your rig - it takes serious TIME to get it in there and square and mounted.

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I used the front bolts of the cab mount to anchor the rear motor mounts.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/hotrod075/Super%20Stretch/superstretch28.jpg

I had to take just a little out of the front bumper mount:

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/hotrod075/Super%20Stretch/superstretch29.jpg

Super Long Daycab anyone? ;)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/hotrod075/Super%20Stretch/superstretch30.jpg

I had this daycab body laying around and I used it to check the depth of the CAT motor.

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Next step is to mount the servos for the steering & trans...

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Rod the truck looks great I seen some picks of it at the show and it turned out great.

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I got the truck driving under its own power - got the servos both in and working well:

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No real updates on the body - I haven't done any additional body work or sanding! but I did get the rear boxes mounted and drilled and I got the fuel tanks flipped and mounted also:

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Going to have to space the battery boxes and fuel tanks down to open up some room for the light bars! Even after that, I don't know if I'll have enough room to open the boxes:

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/hotrod075/Super%20Stretch/superstretch45.jpg

Next steps are to mount the stacks and section and mount the battery boxes... mount the fifth wheel and get some body work done!

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So I finally mounted the pipes that have been laying in the shop forever!

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Next up is to shorten the battery boxes!!!

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I got the MFU speaker and MFU board mounted. It wasn't how I imaged it going in the from the get go, but I am pleased with the results.

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Also got the fifth wheel assembled and mounted so I can actually tow something around! :D

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Battery boxes sectioned:

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And I got the body in its first coat of primer... Still PLENTY of body work to be done!!!

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Something to offer here... I got tired of sanding and sanding and sanding... and just let the project sit for a while... well, I'm back in and am pushing for paint! I have the body work 99% completed on the sleeper with just one or two minor touchups.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/hotrod075/Super%20Stretch/superstretch63.jpg

Thanks to Brian_in_PA for all the guidance! I finally got the hood cut off... and more importantly, put back on!

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I just need to do some filling on either side and it will be good. I also made a simple firewall:

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I have 9 cab lights for the cab and 11 for the sleeper. These lights are just sitting there for the pic... I blacked out the windows also:

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[SmallHaul]

Wow, Awesome Rig Rod!

You have so much room it would cool to feed the f-350 trans with another semi 3 speed so, you would have a 6 speed...a super low 1st gear would be nice when maneuvering that thing.:D

[Stepside]

A well overdue update... with not much to offer!!* I let the truck sit and haven't really touched it since February!* I got back into it a few weeks ago and made some more progress on the body work... it looks better, but still has a way to go...

I made some sleeper extensions out of brass and got them in primer. I also fabbed up some tandem fenders:

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Hey guys!!! I haven't been on the forums much, haven't taken any progress pics, or slept much, but I'm ready for Indy!!! The truck isn't 100% done yet, I need to get a small list of stuff done to it that I just ran out of time. I'm looking forward to not rushing home from work and working on it till 1 or 2 a.m.!!!! I need to make a catwalk plate and paint it... paint the fenders, and some small wiring under the hood....

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I have a little video that I need to upload and post. But until then, here's some video from the show this past weekend taken by John.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wik2B1gZTRg

:D

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Love It! Is all I can say you did a killer job and all the lights you are making me want to get off my but and due mine..All i can say is great job!.

[Roadmasters]

Yo rod can you post up some pics of how you mounted the light bars?

[CorbettTrailers]

One unique piece of machinery. Makes me wanna ad a CAT engine. With the white paint, that engine really looks good in there. This thing is flawless. Great job Rod!!

[Espeefan]

Love the lighting! Man, it's sharp. You've built a few of these stretched rigs, haven't you? Is this one your third?

[Stylin n profilin]

Hey Rod..It was great seeing you this weekend...Now this baby definatley can be added to the cluck cluck chicken truck thread...:cool::cool:

[Losiassociated]

Very nice Rod,can't wait to see it in person looks cool.I love the smoking pipes,I wish I can do that with mine but due to side pipes its not going to.

[Romelio]

I would hate to back that bad boy onto a crowded dock!

[Izzy]

One very fine truck!

[fhhhstix]

One very fine truck!

I second that and the smoke was amazing but after that masterpiece what are you going to do next Rod?

[cummingsman29]

I hope he is going to get the head gaskets fixed in that truck so it does not smoke so much! lol, Im sure he is building something awesome!

[AZLIGHTNING]

That is one Sweeeet machine Great Job !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Stepside]

Thanks for all the comments guys!


Love It! Is all I can say you did a killer job and all the lights you are making me want to get off my but and due mine..All i can say is great job!.

thanks man! I had a lot of mentoring from Brian on the lights!! and all i can say, is the effect is earned!!! it takes a TON of time to get the light bars made, then put lights in them, then wire them.... THEN mount them, probably the most difficult part!

Yo rod can you post up some pics of how you mounted the light bars?

I will try to get some pix this weekend

Love the lighting! Man, it's sharp. You've built a few of these stretched rigs, haven't you? Is this one your third?

yes, this is the third.... and FINAL! first was 1.5 king sleepers, then 2, and this one is 3... was a fun build, but I think I'm done w/ the condo's! Time for a daycab or something where every 1/4" of space is used floor to ceiling! haha!

I second that and the smoke was amazing but after that masterpiece what are you going to do next Rod?

that's a good question.... right now i'm just coasting till the fall shows... I kind of OD'd on building in the last month and need a break! I'll be doing some work on the machine over the winter and who knows what else!

dang, the "multi-quote" button ROCKS!!

[Ace Trucker]

sweet stretched truck way cool

[Espeefan]

Rod, this is your best truck yet. The lights are my favorite part of this truck, and the smoker unit the second. She really is a beaut, all the way. How many LEDs did you actually end up using? I think I lost track at 48, just going down the cab and sleeper skirting. :D

[justinart24]

Awesome truck! Love all the LED's!

[Stepside]

Thanks for the comments guys. I believe the final # of amber comes in at 122. I'm looking forward to the show this weekend and possibly getting some new pics :cool:

[FreddyGearDrive]

Well....Now I know why my clearance light order is takin so long to git:eek:
Ole-Rodney bought them all!:D
That really turned out nice! Looks good there Bud. What's she gunna be pullin? It's gunna have to be a l..o..n..g one what ever it is.
FGD

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Any new updated picks of it rod maybe some out side shots..

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ya i'm hoping to get some new shots this weekend... work has been killing me here lately... but i'll have the whole weekend to play!!! :cool:

[skl1cent]

wow that is niceeee

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As promised, some update pics from the show. I am very thankful my dad's buddy Jim made the new load for the lowboy!

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w120/normtows/Brookville%20Oct%202010/Brookville10-10054.jpg

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There should be some vids of it in action from John...

[Finster]

I wonder what's in that big box? :)

[nenard]

Nice and simple yet Killer. The lights and engine really make this one.

[Espeefan]

This might be a silly question, Rod, but is white the final color for the truck?

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tks for the comments fellahs!

@ Nate - white is color for sure! I am not 100% done w/ the truck (are we ever!!) I am going for a "white out" theme on the truck and will paint the straps on the tanks white and may put on a different set of full fenders and paint those white also. I have a deck plate that I got from Brian at the show and I am going to get it on there also... Lastly, I want to work on a roof-top a/c unit...

ah, if I only had the time.... ;)

[derailed]

thats a long beast
wow

[Claus]

Nice truck Rod! I like how you kept the King Hauler look, blended in your own touches and came up with a truck that looks real on it's own. Also the lowboy rocks!

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Been wanting to update this thread for a while! I took a couple of videos tonite of the truck in action... thank god for the tripod! Still tough to drive and film at the same time!

Enjoy:

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/hotrod075/Movies/th_MOV00080.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/hotrod075/Movies/?action=view&current=MOV00080.mp4)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/hotrod075/Movies/th_MOV00078.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/hotrod075/Movies/?action=view&current=MOV00078.mp4)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/hotrod075/Movies/th_MOV00079.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/hotrod075/Movies/?action=view&current=MOV00079.mp4)

[Snochaser]

Real Nice!! I like it a lot.

Ben

[bucshott]

NICE BUILD!! I would hate to see the fuel bill after you fill the tanks. Looks good Rod

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thanks fellahs! The videos do the effect a little more justice...

[bucshott]

nice video! what and how did you make the smoke? thats crazy awesome

[Brian in PA]

Cool Vid Rod!

Brian

[Stylin n profilin]

Great vid's Rod...That truck is one sweet ride:D

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Very nice looking Rod that is a sweet effect on a killer rig..

[bigford]

there should be about $1600.00 in fuel if the 4 tanks are 120's
i need to start saving for a K.H.....

[Stepside]

Thanks for all the comments guys...

The project is never done!! I finally got around to cutting and bending the stainless for the catwalk. It really doesn't seem like much of an update, but somehow it took most of the afternoon! Here are a couple of pix:

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/hotrod075/Super%20Stretch/superstretch79.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/hotrod075/Super%20Stretch/superstretch80.jpg

Looking to get a Scania fifth wheel mount and some fiberglass fenders to finish the rear end off...

[SmallHaul]

Nice metal work Rod. It looks great.

[Dreamweaver]

Looks Great Rod. Where's the airline box :D:D:D

-Mike

[fhhhstix]

Just keeps getting better Rod. The deck plate looks fantastic.

Travis

[Brian in PA]

Looking good man! It really finishes it off nice!

Brian

[semibigrigger]

WOW Rod! Sweet truck.
The cat walk looks awesome!

[ihbuilder]

as always , I don't know what else to say then what's been said , but I'll be redundant :p looks great :cool:

IHSteve

[540-MAN]

It looks good what are you using to get the smoke to come out of the stacks i have never seen anything like it.

[Darkrider]

WOw!!!...thats all i gotta say!!...Killer truck man!

[RAIDERS]

Cant wait to see it with the new fenders on it..truck is bad a$$$$$

[FreddyGearDrive]

Rod that really is one sweet looking machine.You might want to adjust your injector pump,She's puttin out some smoke,Man I love it!
Was that a lot of dickin around making that work?
FGD

[civicex5speed]

nice video! what and how did you make the smoke? thats crazy awesome

Bump, I would like to know this also.

I also build G scale trains that would really look good with this smoke.

[Stepside]

thanks for the comments fellahs! I'm looking forward to getting the new fenders in, painted and put on!


The smoker is a smoke generator from Harbor Models. It must run on 12v. I got it thinking the smoke was black, or at least grey, but am still very happy w/ the results!

http://www.harbormodels.com/site08/main_pages/smoker.htm

:cool:

[civicex5speed]

thanks for the comments fellahs! I'm looking forward to getting the new fenders in, painted and put on!


The smoker is a smoke generator from Harbor Models. It must run on 12v. I got it thinking the smoke was black, or at least grey, but am still very happy w/ the results!

http://www.harbormodels.com/site08/main_pages/smoker.htm

:cool:

Thank you sir,

Looks like just the ticket.

[Slick]

WOW! That is one big truck.

[LuvTrux]

Rod, that is one sweet build! I would love to see some pics of the smoke generator install...

[Straywolf]

Question about smoke generator, i know that alot of the train smoke fluids are oil based, does the smoke leave an oily residue on the truck itself? I was wondering cause i know some oil's will mess up a paint job.

Also would you mind posting some pics of how you have the smoke generator installed?

Mike

[skl1cent]

thats one bad *** rigggg nice job!

[glorydays24]

This is one very impressive rig, the lights, super stretch, smoke, and 40 and a half acers to turn around. What more could you ask for...Simply amazing:eek:eek:

Big John