Custom Peterbuilt Dumper

[JohnStilwell]

This will be a 6x6 Pete with a custom dump body (by Reg Clark). I am building this truck for the Wife to drive, (Yup, I'm one of those rare lucky ones :D) and she has requested an all Black Pete with some chrome on her to somewhat resemble what I used to drive years ago.
I'm getting together most of the pieces parts now, so I'll soon start the build.

John

[buzzy16]

Should be A good build :) it's funny I have a king hauler on it's way and soon A dump box from Reg. :P

looking forward to seeing you build.

[flatdeck]

Don't forget lots of pictures....


Wayne

[JohnStilwell]

Here are the axles and Tires
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/Axle-Tire2_zpsf3491813.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/Axle-Tire2_zpsf3491813.jpg.html)
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/Axle-Tire_zpsed82010f.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/Axle-Tire_zpsed82010f.jpg.html)

Some body work in progress
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/Cab1_zps33bc0dcd-1.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/Cab1_zps33bc0dcd-1.jpg.html)
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/Cab2_zpsa5a643f4.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/Cab2_zpsa5a643f4.jpg.html)

[Espeefan]

Looks great John. You picked some nice goodies out for this project truck. I've got a couple of the same axles and I haven't run them yet, but they are very solidly built. The rims and tires look very nice as well. Are the breathers sitting off to the side from the same company?

[JohnStilwell]

Thanks,
I hope it turns out like I am imagining. Yes, the axles are really stout and heavy too plus at 3.09:1, it's a little more reduction, always helps. The breathers are stock, just painted to match the truck color with some chrome accents lines, I also did the side mirror covers too. Not sure if I'm going to do the side steps & fuel tanks with a color-chrome theme yet. Stacks are stock too, just cut at 40 degrees.

How did you connect your locker cables to the locker arm? Solder on a small connector on or just use the wire itself somehow? What servo torque are you using for the lockers?


John

[RCP57]

"I hope it turns out like I am imagining."

Me too!....So much pressure!!! Haha

It's looking good so far John. I really like the looks of those axles.

[buzzy16]

who makes those axles?

[JohnStilwell]

Thanks Reg! The dump body looks awesome so far!! You are a master builder....

The Axles are from RCBRMIN (Hong Kong). All Aluminum, steel gears, BB. Just plan on doing some mods to mount the front axle, as it is the same design as the rears. Look into Integy for the front axle as it has the correct mounting design and are the same gear ratio as RCBRMIN's. I found out the hard way when I looked in the instructions at the front axle and had to order the Integy's. They only offers either all chrome or black w/chrome accents or chrome w/black accents, nothing a little paint won't fix thou.


Here are some progress pics of Reg's custom dump body he's building for me. He is awesome!!!!!!
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/IMG_2989_zps2fb87961.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/IMG_2989_zps2fb87961.jpg.html)
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/IMG_2994_zpsabef813f.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/IMG_2994_zpsabef813f.jpg.html)
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/IMG_2993_zpsdab917b2.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/IMG_2993_zpsdab917b2.jpg.html)


John

[dabears]

Now that's gonna be a sharp looking rig! Ill be watching this build!

[RCP57]

Thanks for the props John. I hope you and the wife are this excited when you see the finished product. You have to give yourself credit here as well because it is your design! I'm just trying to make your CAD drawings come to life the way you imagine them to be. I am enjoying the challenge of trying to follow a drawing:confused::D...something I have never done before!

I'm working on it again today so you should get some updates later if all goes to plan!

[JohnStilwell]

The mailman was busy today. Lots of new stuff: antennas, front bumper, locker servos, Pete Emblems, Tamiya highlift trans parts, Tekinn ESC, etc:
I stand corrected...for those wanting to know the Ingegy front axle is a bust, the axle mounts are not spaced correctly for the King Hauler frame springs, don't waste your money unless you want to do some serious modifications to make it work. Save yourself the headache and get the Tamiya highlift springs (they have holes in the springs) that match the front RCBRMIN axle holes.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/DSCN0664_zps3c13b477.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/DSCN0664_zps3c13b477.jpg.html)

Some progress on the frame too:
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/DSCN0665_zps6b411b22.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/DSCN0665_zps6b411b22.jpg.html)
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/DSCN0666_zpsbca7537e.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/DSCN0666_zpsbca7537e.jpg.html)

John

[RCP57]

Looking good John. What is the extra steer axle for?

[RCP57]

Looking good John. What is the extra steer axle for?

OK so I re-read your post... One of the front axles doesn't fit the frame even with the different springs or am I just more confused?lol

[JohnStilwell]

Reg, you are right, the Integy axle mounts are not correctly spaced for the stock leaf springs on the King Hauler frame, they are too narrow. The RCBRMIN axles are perfect if you use the Tamiya F350 or Tundra highlift springs.

John

[JohnStilwell]

I've finished to transmission and got it mounted. Very tight squeeze, but it fits!
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/DSCN0668_zpsf59e4aab.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/DSCN0668_zpsf59e4aab.jpg.html)
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/DSCN0670_zpse7a1b351.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/DSCN0670_zpse7a1b351.jpg.html)
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/DSCN0669_zps4178874b.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/DSCN0669_zps4178874b.jpg.html)

And

Here are some progress pics on a custom dump box I designed and asked Reg to build for me.
He has been excellent to work with and has stopped when he needed too for any clarifications on building this box for me. I can't say enough about the great personality he has, the quality and craftsmanship of his work, so as they say, let the pictures speak for themselves............Awesome work Reg!!!!

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/IMG_3022_zps59a0ecd9.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/IMG_3022_zps59a0ecd9.jpg.html)
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/IMG_3023_zps2155de26.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/IMG_3023_zps2155de26.jpg.html)
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/IMG_3020_zpsed30cb7c.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/IMG_3020_zpsed30cb7c.jpg.html)
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/IMG_3024_zps5af032e4.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/IMG_3024_zps5af032e4.jpg.html)
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/IMG_3025_zps169cd18d.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/IMG_3025_zps169cd18d.jpg.html)

Reg, I can't thank you enough for making my design a reality. You have been an excellent contractor to work with and you are indeed a master craftsman!!!

John

[Mikeo78]

That turned out awesome! 👍👍👍👍

[Kausekaos]

Yes it did.

[Supermario]

Seems to be dump truck building time of year and this one is right at the top for sure!
6 wheel drive, locking diffs, custom built Reg box..... This truck is gonna kick ***!
Thanks for the update and keep the pics coming John! :cool:


Mario

[RCP57]

Thanks for the kind words John. I appreciate you guys giving me the opportunity to build this for you!

Here's a little update that John hasn't seen yet....Hope you don't mind me posting some pictures.

John's box has a few more things that are missing but I hope to have it finished in the next few days. This is the most complex box I have built to date and it(they) have been very time consuming but I think it shows in the details....

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/King%20Hauler/IMG_3035_zps54fa9fe8.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/King%20Hauler/IMG_3035_zps54fa9fe8.jpg.html)
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http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/King%20Hauler/IMG_3037_zps1e990b68.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/King%20Hauler/IMG_3037_zps1e990b68.jpg.html)
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http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/King%20Hauler/IMG_3039_zpse821aeed.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/King%20Hauler/IMG_3039_zpse821aeed.jpg.html)


Reg

[flatdeck]

John hope the wife knows how much work you are doing to give her atop level truck... Reg the spread chains are a nice touch...


Wayne

[dabears]

That box looks killer!!!!
whats the weight on them Reg?

John the truck is going to look outstanding!

[JohnStilwell]

Thanks guys.
Yes, she knows, lol. She has actually had some imput on the build, Her requests were:
gloss black Pete cab with a few chome accents on the cab: side mirrors black w/chrome hangers, black tanks and breathers w/ chrome hanger straps, chrome lights, air horns, straight angled cut stacks, geared really low, Alum rims, and axle lockers, a realistic East Coast style black dump body (in satin) that has spreader chains with hooks and spreader bar. Wow, who could ask for more, a true trucker wife!!!

John

[JohnStilwell]

Reg,

It looks fantastic. Can I request that you change the spill plate a little to look more like this? Kind of an upside down "L" shape, hope this is possible.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/spillplate_zps6a6312e4.jpeg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/spillplate_zps6a6312e4.jpeg.html)


Fantastic work on everything I have asked for.
Thanks,
John

[Espeefan]

The chassis is looking nice. Having lockers on the axles will be awesome. The dump box is really sharp too! I want one!

[RCP57]

This is about the best I can do John short of a fairly major redo since it was already welded in place. I took a 50/50 shot at what was going to look right to you and I missed! I hope you and your wife aren't too disappointed.:( I think it will look pretty good once the side plates are on.

I have built two of these to help spread out the extra costs of my labour and materials. This is not something that I will build and sell through my vendors section but one is still up for grabs if anyone is interested.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_3042_zps0848637d.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_3042_zps0848637d.jpg.html)

[JAMMER]

Hi Reg you have done an excellent job on that box you can be proud of that one. Ed

[JohnStilwell]

Reg,

Disappointed, NO, NO , NO!!! Fantastic, very close, much better that before, Thanks!
As you said once you get the side plates on it will look great.
Thanks,

John

[JohnStilwell]

Update:

I finally got the front together. The Highlift leaf springs are about 3/4" eye-to-eye longer than the stock King Hauler, so I had to drill new holes for the rear spring hangers about 1/2" toward the rear and redo how the front spring mounts are done, I used the metal front shock mounts and one of the metal body angle pieces and mounted the shock hangars to it. Drilled a couple of holes and screwed this angle piece to the front plastic cross member where the servos mount. Doing this keeps the tires centered in the wheel well and the axle is at the correct stock height.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/axle2_zps0957903d.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/axle2_zps0957903d.jpg.html)

I am going to have to mount the steering servo like this, right up against the front bumper, due to the large hogs head needing room when the front suspension compresses. I will lay the trans servo flat in the space left between the tranny and the steering servo.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/axle7_zpse2043e19.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/axle7_zpse2043e19.jpg.html)
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/axle3_zps6c431da5.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/axle3_zps6c431da5.jpg.html)
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/axle6_zps4dfc9062.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/axle6_zps4dfc9062.jpg.html)


I also finished the custom shorter fuel tanks I made. Turned out pretty good I think.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/axle5_zps31c00717.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/axle5_zps31c00717.jpg.html)

Thanks for looking,

John

[Mikeo78]

Hey john, I have the same front rims. If u want a center cap for them, I cut the head off a polished carriage bolt and put it right on the wheel. It dresses it right up. :) looks great!

[Mikeo78]

http://http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w572/mikeodell78/8D5D7A0A-6837-4D9F-9BF3-D98DE7274C44_zpsfvygeghk.png (http://s1330.photobucket.com/user/mikeodell78/media/8D5D7A0A-6837-4D9F-9BF3-D98DE7274C44_zpsfvygeghk.png.html)

A little sliver paint in the lugs and the bolt head..... Great job I far man!

[Mikeo78]

I ment great job so far! Lol

[Supermario]

Nice work on getting around the front suspension issue! :cool: and rolling with it to find a way to make the servos fit.
Always a great feeling to overcome a bump in the building road eh? :D
Thanks for the update and pics :cool:

Mario

[JohnStilwell]

Thanks guys.

Good idea Mike, those caps look great.

Yes, a sweet feeling to be able to work out a puzzle like this Mario. Now, all I need to do is figure out how to put back all the hair I pulled out trying to figure this out lol

John

[RCP57]

A little more to update...pretty much ready for powder coat!

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/King%20Hauler/IMG_3058_zps978b43ab.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/King%20Hauler/IMG_3058_zps978b43ab.jpg.html)
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[JohnStilwell]

Simply....AWESOME Reg. If I were an artist, this is exactly what I would draw! Reg, you are an incredible builder!! All I can say is.......PERFECTION

Thanks for all your hard work!! We love it!!!

Martha & John

[RCP57]

Should look OK once the color goes on and covers up the weld and grind marks!

I got the servo latches figured out too! At least I think I did...

[JohnStilwell]

Cool, looks mighty tight in that last space between the last rib and back. Definitely going to need a mini servo to fit in there. So it's off to the powder coaters next week. Sounds great.. Hee haa!!

John

[RCP57]

Yes, a mini servo fits with plenty of space and stays out of site when the box is down. The space is just over 2"x2"x5/8. Hopefully I can get the frame mounts and other stuff done tomorrow. There is a wind storm starting here now that will likely knock down a tree somewhere and cause our electricity to go out for a bit. Fingers crossed that it doesn't!

[Espeefan]

Your rolling chassis looks great. Those rims and tires are awesome, but I also like those axles. The dump box is really nice. Reg is getting better and better with each one he builds. It will be a good match to your truck. Nice job to both of you.

[JohnStilwell]

Some more progress:

Front axle and steering mounted and working. I had to notch the frame for the servo ball connection so it could move to the right at 45 degrees:

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/front2_zps618c675a.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/front2_zps618c675a.jpg.html)
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/front3_zpsdd533c4f.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/front3_zpsdd533c4f.jpg.html)
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/front_zpsb824fa32.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/front_zpsb824fa32.jpg.html)


Rear axle Locker servos mounted and connected, minor frame notches to clear the servo travel here as well. I have decided not to servo control the front locker, but it can be added later if I need it.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/lockers_zps5dbc982c.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/lockers_zps5dbc982c.jpg.html)


Tight squeeze, but the driveshaft clears the locker servos with a little room to spare:

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/lockers2_zps7cc5ef2a.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/lockers2_zps7cc5ef2a.jpg.html)
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/lockers3_zps51e65fa7.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/lockers3_zps51e65fa7.jpg.html)

Also the power switch and charge jack mounted. Reg has finished my dump box and it's now at the powder coaters, so hopefully I'll have it in a week or two.

Thanks again Reg, you have done an outstanding job on my dump box design and I would not hesitate one second in recommending you to anyone needing any fabrication work or a custom body built.


John

[Stellor]

reg will you duplicate this dump for anybody wanting this one aposed to your other ones they all look great

[JohnStilwell]

Reg sent me some pics of the 'almost finished' dump body. Wow, it looks killer!!
I went with a satin black and chose not to have the inside coated. Never seen a real truck with the inside painted.
A little spray got on the inside at the front, but it will wear off after a couple of loads hauled lol

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/body-3_zpsb1fe2650.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/body-3_zpsb1fe2650.jpg.html)
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John

[buzzy16]

They are great looking boxes! The satin black looks real good too

[Trucker_Jo]

wow! very nice build so far going to be a good one! Are you going to be doing plastic work to the cab also? :D

[JohnStilwell]

wow! very nice build so far going to be a good one! Are you going to be doing plastic work to the cab also?

Just what you see in the first section of pics, filling in the back where the sleeper was cut off. I'm not planning on changing the fenders or anything else.

John

[JohnStilwell]

I received the dump box today that I had Reg build for my wife's Pete. All we can say is WOW!!! This dump body is awesome!! Reg has done a superb job building this for us, we couldn't be happier!! He even added a surprise logo "Martha's Heavy Hauler" on for us, (yup she's tickled pink, loves chrome and black)!! Now all I need to do is finish painting the cab and put it all together. We're expecting snow here tomorrow, so painting will have to wait a few days.

Here's the dump body
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/dscn0685_zps7cd642ad.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/dscn0685_zps7cd642ad.jpg.html)
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http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/DSCN0688_zpsc778473e.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/DSCN0688_zpsc778473e.jpg.html)
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/dscn0687_zpse6ddb774.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/dscn0687_zpse6ddb774.jpg.html)


I fixed up her 2013 Jeep a little last fall, an all black theme thou. (Wished I had the money to drop a Hemi in it too)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/DSCN0647_zps4e079e55.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/DSCN0647_zps4e079e55.jpg.html)
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John

[cabs]

Nice ride buddy,I'm hoping they reintroduce the pick up in the next couple years

[JohnStilwell]

Well, I'm definitely not as talented as a lot of other people on this forum, but my wifes Pete is mostly finished, just a few things to clean up. It's not exactly correct for a Pete, but it's close enough for us. Reg's dump box works perfectly!! It's easy to mount, bolts right on the stock frame, built very solid and looks awesome. Thanks Reg!!
Now all I need is a loader so I can go get her dirty lol

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/DSCN0695_zps70c47975.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/DSCN0695_zps70c47975.jpg.html)
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http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/DSCN0697_zps6c2a6ca0.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/Pete%20Hauler/DSCN0697_zps6c2a6ca0.jpg.html)
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John

[Mikeo78]

Awesome! Love it, great job man

[Supermario]

Looks great John! :cool: a really nice looking work truck. Love the wheels and tires. ;)

Mario

[flatdeck]

Nice build John..

Wayne

[justin]

Great job lovin the look of the Pete :cool:

[JohnStilwell]

Thanks guys! I wish the paint job on the cab had turned out better, it's just rattle can paint, I don't have a good paint sprayer.

John

[Claus]

****, that's hot!

[plow jockey]

Great job on the build! Looks awesome!!

[speedy8305]

nice truck needs straight pipes

[BRICKNICK]

That's a nice looking Pete Dump you got there.

[Exclusive RC]

Love your mudflaps ;) great build bro

[Espeefan]

Bump, for an awesome built truck. I love the black everything, with some aluminum and chrome, the dump bed, and black matching hubs on the rims. The whole drivetrain is sweet too. Has me wanting to start another project, even though I do not need another project!

[Supermario]

I agree with Nathan. This is a great build by John. Maybe it's the tires and rims but the more I look at it, the more I think scale art type build.:cool:

I re read the thread John and I had to chuckle. My wife wanted the same thing! What is it with women wanting black Pete's with chrome accents? :lol: :rolleyes:

Any more recent pics to share with us John? :)

Mario

[RCP57]

Hopefully John will post an update. I believe the truck is going through a bit of a make-over at the moment....

[Claus]

That is one sharp dump truck, simple and clean!

[JohnStilwell]

Guys, thanks for all the compliments, it has been fun building this Pete for the wife, but you know women, they like to change there minds. LOL
When I got my Bruder Mack to do my dumper conversion, she really liked the cab, (I think the bulldog had something to do with it) so with that being said...
Her Pete has now been stripped to the rails and will be transformed into a Mack. Originally we planned on building two identical Macks, but we got to thinking it would be nice to be able to haul using both boxes per driver, so we have decided on converting her Pete into a Mack and the shorter dump box into a pup trailer.
I will post pics as soon as I get started. We recently purchased a used stove and an Eastwood Hotgun, so we can now do powder coating. Getting paint to stick to aluminum is like painting an icecube !!!

John

[Stuff]

hey that's half the fun of this hobby. You don't like the truck's look, you change it. doesnt cost you a quarter mill like in real life lol

[JohnStilwell]

Preview of the Pete to Mack conversion w/ pup:
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/2014%20Mack/DSCN0742_zps253bf910.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/2014%20Mack/DSCN0742_zps253bf910.jpg.html)
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/2014%20Mack/DSCN0741_zps2e799d1e.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/2014%20Mack/DSCN0741_zps2e799d1e.jpg.html)

Modified stock spring packs:
Mack frame will have the three stock leafs and two Highlift leafs added (5 total)
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/2014%20Mack/DSCN0743_zpsa65b6ef1.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/2014%20Mack/DSCN0743_zpsa65b6ef1.jpg.html)


Pup trailer will have one leaf added (4 total leafs - 3 stock and a short Highlift leaf)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/2014%20Mack/DSCN0745_zpsbea83d50.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/john_stilwell/media/2014%20Mack/DSCN0745_zpsbea83d50.jpg.html)

Still waiting on my frame rails to get here. I have most everything else I need to start this build.

John

[Claus]

Off to a great start! Can't go wrong with red and black. Are you going to remove the cab protector on the pup?

[JohnStilwell]

Man, that's a really tuff decision Claus. I know it would look better without it as a pup, but then again if I ever decided to make a second Mack dump truck.... Arrrrgh I just don't know what to do!!! I don't think it looks that bad with it on. Really hard decision to chop up one of Reg's masterpieces!!

John

[Claus]

I don't blame you, don't fix what ain't broke.

[doodlebug]

Man, that's a really tuff decision Claus. I know it would look better without it as a pup, but then again if I ever decided to make a second Mack dump truck.... Arrrrgh I just don't know what to do!!! I don't think it looks that bad with it on. Really hard decision to chop up one of Reg's masterpieces!!

John

Well :p:p:p you could just roll up a tarp and strap it down on the pup cab guard.
Cheers, Neil.

[Claus]

I look at this build all the time. I really like it, especially before the Bruder Mack conversion. Don't get me wrong, I'm defiantly a fan of Mack trucks but just liked the way this one looked all black and King Hauler. Reg's box is beautiful! 6X6 and lockers, that's awesome.

Wouldn't this make for a very slow truck? 80T, GRU and large spur gear.
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/DSCN0668_zpsf59e4aab.jpg

[Nicks]

Is it just me or are the pictures gone from this thread? Update: Suddenly the next day the pictures work just fine.