Pete tow truck.

[fhhhstix]

I picked up a new rolling chassis with one of Johns Pete cabs at the Central Plains show this weekend. I am thinking I will make it a work truck and beat it around a little.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Black%20Pete%20work%20truck/100_1756.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Black%20Pete%20work%20truck/100_1757.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Black%20Pete%20work%20truck/100_1758.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

[Claus]

Isn't that Tyler's Black Tie? Nice looking truck.

[Goose19]

hopefully by "beat it around" there wont be any black petes jumping stairs ect on you tube!

nice truck!

[Claus]

Travis is the sleeper roof lower than the cab or is something not bolted down?

[fhhhstix]

Isn't that Tyler's Black Tie? Nice looking truck.

It was.:D

hopefully by "beat it around" there wont be any black petes jumping stairs ect on you tube!

nice truck!

You never know there is always that possibility.:eek:

Travis is the sleeper roof lower than the cab or is something not bolted down?

Yes it is the sleeper is not attached.

Travis

[rockNmayhem]

Dang Travis it took you no time to swap out some wheels and get this truck up on the bench. I can't wait to see where you go with it and hope to see it working soon. Also see you ended up with my leftover aeromax cab too. Good luck with that body I'm pretty sure it's been all around the world atleast once. Please give it a home and beat on it too while your at it.

Tyler

[scalelover]

Nice looking rig. As RockN was saying I see an aeromax that I believe was once mine before he had it I could be wrong though...if not It has made it all over the US and Canada.

--Dan

[rockNmayhem]

Dan that was your old body as well!!!

Tyler

[fhhhstix]

Thanks guys and I do have a plan for the Aeromax cab. Here are some pix of what I started before but the truck was used to build the service truck instead. Oddly enough the cab is almost in the same shape and color of what I Started with last time.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/service%20truck/IM000497.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/service%20truck/IM000507.jpg

Now I will have to use the B/S/T to see if I can find the rest of the parts for the cab.

Travis

[scalelover]

Man I actually miss that truck. It was not even fully finished but a quick fun build..

http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy302/scalelover/aeromax/2f381069.jpg

--Dan

[Dairyland Trucker]

that pete would look great as a wrecker or a long and very low dump!!!!

[fhhhstix]

that pete would look great as a wrecker or a long and very low dump!!!!

Hmmm!:D Wrecker you say.

Travis

[Stylin n profilin]

Hmmm!:D Wrecker you say.

Travis

You might have to say!:p:p:p:D:D:eek:

[dabears]

Yep I say a wrecker!

[fhhhstix]

Well here are some update pics and a video.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Black%20Pete%20work%20truck/100_1768.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Black%20Pete%20work%20truck/100_1769.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Black%20Pete%20work%20truck/100_1767.jpg

Click on the pic for the video.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Black%20Pete%20work%20truck/100_1769.jpg (http://youtu.be/jaZqeEd9sgc)

Thanks for looking.

Travis

[rockNmayhem]

Travis that video is killer. This truck took a major turn between the two of us. I love the new boom and drives in the back. Can't wait to see it with the rear body work.

Tyler

[Dairyland Trucker]

Travis this wrecker is killer love it!!!!!

[woodhog]

Looks good ,can definetely show how to get creative with screw drives:D

[dabears]

Turning out to be another sweet build!!

[plow jockey]

Great video. Nice work on the screw drives. Speed looked great with no lack of lifting power. Good job.

[Kaf343]

Very cool Travis, love the video and as Fred said very smooth operation. Lots of lifting power as well. Nice job.

[fhhhstix]

Well I decided I needed more power so I redid the lift and the telescope and I am a lot happier with it now. I tested the boom lift by sticking my 36# box of lead on the boom at the end and it picked it up no problem. I then made a video of it lifting the heaviest truck I had available and it work great. Here is the new video of the truck with the new modifications.


Click here for the video. (http://youtu.be/fFYMHiWbt5k)


Thanks for looking.
Travis

[dabears]

That setup is killer! It's going to be a beast!can't wait to see more

[Izzy]

Wow - dang near flip that one over. Nice speed and mobility!

[fhhhstix]

Thanks Guys and here are a couple of pics with the start of the bed.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Black%20Pete%20work%20truck/100_1771.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Black%20Pete%20work%20truck/100_1773.jpg

Let me know what you think.
Travis

[glorydays24]

Look's good Travis.:D:D:D And the 2 hole wheels look's very sharp.;):):cool:

Big John

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Looks Great Travis!

[TRUCKMAKER]

I like it! I got the popcorn out! Looking forward to seeing more of the body works.

[dabears]

I think it actually looks like a tow truck now!!! Looking like a real good start to the body!

[mtloperator]

Looks good T

[plow jockey]

That truck looks tough!!!

[rockNmayhem]

Travis it's coming along nicely. You gonna have opening doors on the side for electronics access and to keep some extra tools in? That would be something great to store parts in at shows.

Tyler

[fhhhstix]

Look's good Travis.:D:D:D And the 2 hole wheels look's very sharp.;):):cool:

Big John

Looks Great Travis!

I like it! I got the popcorn out! Looking forward to seeing more of the body works.

I think it actually looks like a tow truck now!!! Looking like a real good start to the body!

Looks good T

That truck looks tough!!!

Travis it's coming along nicely. You gonna have opening doors on the side for electronics access and to keep some extra tools in? That would be something great to store parts in at shows.

Tyler

Thanks Guys and that will be a no on the opening doors Tyler. I did that on the service truck and it was a real pain so I think it will just be simulated doors for this one.

Travis

[fhhhstix]

Here are some updated pics.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Black%20Pete%20work%20truck/100_1774.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Black%20Pete%20work%20truck/100_1775.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Black%20Pete%20work%20truck/100_1776.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Black%20Pete%20work%20truck/100_1777.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

[glorydays24]

Looking better and better Travis.:D;):):cool: Can't wait to see more progress on this beast.:D:D:D Way to go buddy.;)

Big John

[dabears]

Is it done yet???? I wanna see it done!! :)

[Tamiya Cowboy]

looking real good travy..

[fhhhstix]

Looking better and better Travis.:D;):):cool: Can't wait to see more progress on this beast.:D:D:D Way to go buddy.;)

Big John

Is it done yet???? I wanna see it done!! :)

looking real good travy..

Thanks Guys and here are some updated pics and a new video. Click on the last pic for the video.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Black%20Pete%20work%20truck/100_1786.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Black%20Pete%20work%20truck/100_1787.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Black%20Pete%20work%20truck/100_1788.jpg (http://youtu.be/E9lkRaNqP-4)

Thanks for looking.
Travis

[rockNmayhem]

Travis the truck is looking better and better each time. The rear boom looks like it is operating very smoothly as well. Can't wait to see some more body work on this truck. I definitely needs more lights thought and lots of "flashy" lights too. :D

Tyler

[fhhhstix]

Travis the truck is looking better and better each time. The rear boom looks like it is operating very smoothly as well. Can't wait to see some more body work on this truck. I definitely needs more lights thought and lots of "flashy" lights too. :D

Tyler

Well Tyler here are your lights.:p:D Click on the second pic for a video.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Black%20Pete%20work%20truck/100_1796.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Black%20Pete%20work%20truck/100_1797.jpg (http://youtu.be/JIZ1kLPpeTM)

Thanks for looking.
Travis

[dabears]

Lights look good! you just need another 40 marker lights on each side now :)

[rockNmayhem]

ALRIGHT!!!!! Now were talkin. :p Thats a good start to the lights, just a few more marker lights on the side maybe by the wheel arches a couple right by the stacks on the front and a couple of work lights that you can flip on in the rear so when you're hooking up in the winter or at night you can see the truck behind ya. :D

Looking really good Travis and love the way this truck has completely transformed.

Tyler

[fhhhstix]

ALRIGHT!!!!! Now were talkin. :p Thats a good start to the lights, just a few more marker lights on the side maybe by the wheel arches a couple right by the stacks on the front and a couple of work lights that you can flip on in the rear so when you're hooking up in the winter or at night you can see the truck behind ya. :D

Looking really good Travis and love the way this truck has completely transformed.

Tyler

Thanks Tyler, if I am going to add more lights I am going to have to get some bezels from Lynn.:D

Travis

[ihbuilder]

Thanks Tyler, if I am going to add more lights I am going to have to get some bezels from Lynn.:D

Travis

now yer gona have to give that guy some time to get better .

Lookin pretty good for ol OO ;) Like your flashin bic lighters :D

[dabears]

Like your flashin bic lighters :D

LMAO now thats too funny!!!:eek::eek: :p

[fhhhstix]

now yer gona have to give that guy some time to get better .

Lookin pretty good for ol OO ;) Like your flashin bic lighters :D

Hay I am proud of it I made the flashing light circuit myself.:p:D

Travis

[ihbuilder]

Hay I am proud of it I made the flashing light circuit myself.:p:D

Travis

I'm gona need some soon ;) well in a year the way I'm goin with that project . :eek::eek:

[Dairyland Trucker]

I am liking the truck may need to build one myself...oh wait a minute i don't build trucks oops...

[Espeefan]

Looks nice, Travis. I like that this wrecker is a day cab, with tandem axles, and not much larger truck with a sleeper, and lift axle, or even double steering axles. The wrecker body looks good, and the boom is nice. Looking forward to seeing it all painted up.

[BRICKNICK]

Nice build Travis, you can never go wrong with a long nose black Pete....the boom and arm look great as well. Did you make them yourself? If so, amazing job man.

[fhhhstix]

I am liking the truck may need to build one myself...oh wait a minute i don't build trucks oops...

That is what Aaron is for.:D

Looks nice, Travis. I like that this wrecker is a day cab, with tandem axles, and not much larger truck with a sleeper, and lift axle, or even double steering axles. The wrecker body looks good, and the boom is nice. Looking forward to seeing it all painted up.

Thanks and I am ready to see it painted my self.

Nice build Travis, you can never go wrong with a long nose black Pete....the boom and arm look great as well. Did you make them yourself? If so, amazing job man.

Thanks and yes I have made everything but the cab it was done by stylin n prfilin.

Travis

[fhhhstix]

simply awesome Travis, well done for your hard work, this is killer Truck man

Thanks sharkey I appreciate the compliment.

Travis

[fhhhstix]

Lights look good! you just need another 40 marker lights on each side now :)

Have fun with that.:D

Travis

[dabears]

Yea maybe 50 on each side will look better ;) we'll see..... :)

[dabears]

Ok Travis here you go :D
http://youtu.be/cy4PZ9iYXAk

http://youtu.be/XRJH_qGdU7c

[fhhhstix]

Good job Aaron now we just nee some more lights and some paint.:D

Travis

[Dairyland Trucker]

you should paint it pink with black polka dots!!!!

[fhhhstix]

you should paint it pink with black polka dots!!!!

Man does that statement explain a lot!:D


Travis

[Dairyland Trucker]

I just thought it would match his skirt LOL!!!!

[fhhhstix]

I just thought it would match his skirt LOL!!!!

And his shoes!!!! LOL

[Snochaser]

Looks great Travis. Operates smooth too. Nice job.

[dabears]

you should paint it pink with black polka dots!!!!
Yea but then he'll want it back :eek:

Man does that statement explain a lot!:D


Travis

I just thought it would match his skirt LOL!!!!:confused: i dont wear skirts.... Shorts though haha

And his shoes!!!! LOL Nice...

OUCH!!! :eek: :cool:

[fhhhstix]

Looks great Travis. Operates smooth too. Nice job.

Thanks Ben but this is where I stop, the rest is up to Aaron

Yea but then he'll want it back :eek:

Na I know a guy that can build me one.:D


Travis

[dabears]

Na I know a guy that can build me one.:D


Travis

LMAO true and you'll build it better then this one im sure too If thats possible

[Dairyland Trucker]

oh i bet his new one will be pink with black polka dots then LOL!!!!

[ihbuilder]

na I heard he's putting hearts and daisies all over it :rolleyes: