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FreddyGearDrive
09-03-2010, 07:32 PM
Well time for a bad to the bone tractor. So lowered,stretched & whacked the sleeper. Now that I've pieced it together to get a look,almost think I should put the sleeper (shortened) back on it. Let me know what you think,& there will be two pipes.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4321.jpg
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http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4324.jpg
I don't know,the more I look at it the more the daycab is growin on me.
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

RAIDERS
09-03-2010, 08:01 PM
i like the daycab look fred!!!!

Stylin n profilin
09-03-2010, 08:02 PM
NO SLEEPER!!!On the back it should say SIZE DOES MATTER!!:D:D:rolleyes::p

BigZracingRC
09-03-2010, 08:03 PM
Drop some pmd tanks on it! that will make it look great as a day cab!

fhhhstix
09-03-2010, 08:03 PM
Freddy NO SLEEPER!!!! Just cus your old does'nt mean it has to look like grandpas truck.:p:D

Roadmasters
09-03-2010, 08:26 PM
no sleeper! looks good freddy

Stepside
09-03-2010, 08:36 PM
for some reason I still always get surprised at how FAST your builds come together!!! Looking good!

Losiassociated
09-03-2010, 08:41 PM
Dang Freddy if you need something to tow your trailer I would of let you use mine.

Bigrigger
09-03-2010, 08:51 PM
Get Truckin' Freddy!!!!:D

Tamiya Cowboy
09-03-2010, 09:37 PM
LOOKS good Dad but take that POS Rack behind the cab and chuck it in the scrap pile.

fhhhstix
09-03-2010, 09:40 PM
LOOKS good Dad but take that POS Rack behind the cab and chuck it in the scrap pile.

I have to agree with Paul on this one the rack has to go.

Stylin n profilin
09-03-2010, 09:48 PM
I think a set of Brians polished steps should be on there too...:p:D

Espeefan
09-03-2010, 11:05 PM
Yeah, that's what I'm talking about, Fred! Day cab for sure. Who needs sleep? We'll get plenty when we are in the dirt! :D I like the large car day cab look. If you want something different in the rear, I'd suggest you do a day cab conversion kit wall in the back. Leave the headache rack off, so everyone can see it. I was going to do one myself someday, because it's different, but you can be the first! Put those styrene skills you have to work.

Here's a picture of a cab conversion kit. Plugs the opening where the sleeper used to be.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/Espeefan/New%20Wedico%20Peterbilt%20build/l185209.jpg

There is a black Peterbilt 379 running around here that looks really sharp. Used to have a sleeper, but now it's a day cab. Has a kit on it, like the one above. I always see it hauling a ragged, busted up dump trailer, loaded with metal scrap. Gives me ideas for my own truck.

SonoranWraith
09-04-2010, 12:10 AM
No sleeper, and I don't care for the rack either. A rack like Steve's would be the cats a$$.

ihbuilder
09-04-2010, 12:25 AM
No sleeper, and I don't care for the rack either. A rack like Steve's would be the cats a$$.

Hey I think he wants this done tomorrow and not wait for me to build him a rack that'll blow his budget LOL :p

Looks good Freddy but yea heck w/sleeper and the cheesy rack :p it's up to you :rolleyes:

IHB

petermoblin
09-04-2010, 12:25 AM
Fill in the back of the cab and run a flush mounted deck plate from cab to fifth wheel and add a T-light bar on the back for that largecar look.

SonoranWraith
09-04-2010, 12:55 AM
Hey I think he wants this done tomorrow and not wait for me to build him a rack that'll blow his budget LOL :p
IHB

Thought you were exploring cnc? :p

tc1cat
09-04-2010, 02:40 AM
Drop the sleeper and rack, Freddy. Shorten frame to match the new look with a smaller fuel tank, too.

ihbuilder
09-04-2010, 07:17 AM
Thought you were exploring cnc? :p

I am but cnc the tiag or save and get a cnc knee mill :rolleyes: than I got to transfer from antique one to cyber one :p

IHB

Rogue
09-04-2010, 11:15 AM
LOOKS good Dad but take that POS Rack behind the cab and chuck it in the scrap pile.

What he said !! Otherwise, A great start to a largecar daycab.

Diesel Demond
09-04-2010, 11:27 AM
you were right it is looking bad *** as a daycab . gonna half to tell my freind to get off his wallet and buy a truck from you. and a trailer.

FabOne
09-04-2010, 02:09 PM
Look'in good Freddy! Keep it up.

FreddyGearDrive
09-09-2010, 10:12 PM
Wow,Thanks Guys for the suggestions & complements!
Well,she's gunna stay a daycab.I've been toyin with makin a tool box/headache rack. Seen one the other day,that looked really slick.
Anyhow,tank,tool box & frame plating,are done.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4329.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4331.jpg
Now w/some paint.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4335.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4336.jpg
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http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4337.jpg
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

fhhhstix
09-09-2010, 10:28 PM
Ok Freddyscrewdrive polish the tanks and steps and get some smoth material for the deck plate and polish that as well but that is just my 2 cent.:D

Espeefan
09-10-2010, 12:34 AM
Ahh, the fenders catch my eye, Fred. Those are really nice!

Roundabout
09-10-2010, 04:26 AM
That is going to be a sweet ride, cant wait to see more pics. Were did you get the tank you got on it?

Losiassociated
09-10-2010, 05:13 AM
Looks good Freddy

sneaky-pete
09-10-2010, 10:31 AM
Sweet truck!
I will take the headache rack off your hands!
This will be a sweet ride when you are done.:D

Izzy
09-12-2010, 07:20 AM
FGD - see fi you drop that front just a fraction more - I like her though as she sits - and I like that "POS of a Headache Rack" .....a bit too tall though...

Cossett
09-12-2010, 07:47 AM
Hi Freddy,

Looks good as is maybe shorten the stacks and drop the front end a little :D

Who makes those wheels Freddy there the icing on your rig ? :D:D

Cheers Cossett

Beans
09-14-2010, 10:42 PM
Looks pretty good dad. I like the slick black look with the diamond plate.

FreddyGearDrive
09-15-2010, 11:58 AM
Thanks guys & gales,
I don't believe it! Actually managed to get something done.
Gave a wack at makin my own head lights & mounts. Finally found another use for the lights. Other than plow lights.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4348.jpg
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3-4 more hrs of sanding & 2 more coats of primer.Should be ready for paint. Have like 2-3hrs in it now. Couldn't show pics before primed it. It looked like real shyt! :rolleyes:
Now Cosset,Guess you didn't see where I messed up one pipe cut job already. These are chrome plated,OOOOOH! I could make a real mess out of them.
The wheels came out of my bone yard,not quite sure what they are.
Yea Beans,I like the d-plate my self,not like some of the builders on this forum.:p
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

MadMax
09-15-2010, 12:08 PM
**** nice looking Rig Freddy and i'm going to pinch your headlight idea :p it's Exactly what i've been looking for to change the front of mine :D

Steve.

JAMMER
09-15-2010, 07:37 PM
Fred you got a nice start there. Like what you've done so far what color is this going to be O let me guess, BLACK. Ed

SmallHaul
09-15-2010, 07:45 PM
Cab looks great Fred! Great idea for the headlights they look nice & very original.

Brian in PA
09-15-2010, 09:53 PM
Wow Fred I'm not sure how I missed this, but man this is cool! I love the signal round headlights, what are those from, I tried with my day cab to do this, but couldn't find the right pieces. Keep up the great work!

Brian

ihbuilder
09-15-2010, 10:14 PM
Looking good , Freddy , thanks for showin the head lights , now I know what to look for when I dig the lonestar out to finish :D

IHSteve

Tamiya Cowboy
09-16-2010, 07:52 AM
Looking good , Freddy , thanks for showin the head lights , now I know what to look for when I dig the lonestar out to finish :D

IHSteve

Yep F350 Lights right Freddy.;) Looking good there freddy..Now I know the cab is painted all up and finished why is there no picks??

kenworth
09-16-2010, 11:51 AM
I like the lights looks good so for.

FreddyGearDrive
09-16-2010, 02:43 PM
Thanks Guys! Yea,I like the lights also.Gunna try to make some alum rings to go in the groove around light.
Now Pauly,she's painted but a ways from done. Here's where it's at now.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4375.jpg
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Thanks for lookin!
FGD

RAIDERS
09-16-2010, 03:25 PM
looking good fred!!!

Semi Joe
09-16-2010, 03:56 PM
sweet ride fred!

DieselKid
09-16-2010, 05:37 PM
The rims, wheelbase, pipes, headlight buckets, etc......everything on this thing is BAD TO THE BONE!:cool:

Can't wait to see her backed under the dropdeck and loaded up! (any ideas for a load yet?)

Oh, and maybe this was already in the plans but have you given any thought to modifying a pair of mudflaps to fit behind the front fenders? I think just the stock black variety that come with the Tamiya kits would look nice and clean on this build.

-Alex

bigpipespete
11-09-2010, 05:04 PM
looks really good as a day cab

FreddyGearDrive
03-09-2011, 09:28 PM
Thanks Guys!
Well made rear t-bar & added a few more details.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics5186.jpg
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Thanks for lookin!
FGD

Heavy Metal
03-09-2011, 09:51 PM
Man, you got a bunch of projects don't ya Freddy...looking good.

Dreamweaver
03-09-2011, 10:54 PM
Looks good Freddy.:cool:

Hockeydad
03-10-2011, 05:11 AM
Looks great Freddy, keep up the good work!
-Bryan

BRICKNICK
03-10-2011, 10:29 AM
That truck looks great Freddy, the headlights are gorgeous. You should attempt to mass produce these in both unpainted and polished, I bet they'd sell pretty well. They give it the old school needle nose Pete style and look. The diamond plate on deck looks so much better then the smooth material. Nice job

Bigrigger
03-10-2011, 08:07 PM
Like TC said earlier BN, really digging up bones.:D It's all good, I forgot to tell Fred how amazing this truck looks! The lights really scream Peterbilt Fred! Even though I'm not usually a fan of round, single headlights, these totally complete it.:D

fhhhstix
03-10-2011, 08:39 PM
This truck needs bigger PIPES..:p:Dhttp://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/smilies/wavey.gif

Travis

SmallHaul
03-10-2011, 09:44 PM
Sharp Rig Fred!

REEVE2007
03-10-2011, 09:47 PM
Sweet rig fred. The diamond plate looks great

mototodo
03-10-2011, 10:50 PM
Great idea on the lights and they came out sharp.

Cossett
03-10-2011, 11:10 PM
Great work Freddy as usual :D

Cheers Tracy

Tamiya Cowboy
03-11-2011, 07:13 AM
Looks great Freddy..

MACK Daddy
03-11-2011, 10:06 PM
Nice Clean build freddy

Looks like some more freddybuilt goodies will be added to that thread

Alfy

mmman67
03-18-2011, 03:03 PM
Nice Build !!!!!! cant wait to see this painted

Mike

Juganought
03-18-2011, 03:28 PM
I thought it was already painted:confused: