Re: Custom Pete
 

Finished suspension looks great - the angle cuts on the hangers look good IMO.... I like the bar between the bags nice 1:1 detail

Izzy

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Thanks Guys the compliments are appreciated.

Here is a small update, I have the fenders started. The front ones will need to be narrowed up but I will do that when I have the bumper on and I can line up the grill and fenders with the bumper.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps7d8fa56c.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...psf1970c05.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...psbebfae84.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

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Continued great job Travis. Just like you said there won't be much if anything that's original Tamiya parts on it. Keep it up, nice, nice job!

Ben

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Travis,
Chasis set up looks **** good love it great job. The cab looks like it is going to be killer love the look of the front fenders.

Tony

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Ahh, lovin' the 5th wheel slider. That's cool.

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Dang boy your working quick on this one!! Looking great!

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Travis love those fenders they look great really love the front fenders been looking for something similar for one of my builds Hmmmm.

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No there wont be many stock parts but I have not done a real custom truck yet so I thought I would go all out.

Thanks Tony I hope the fenders look good when I am done.

Thanks Nate, I have wanted to do a sliding fifth wheel for a while and this truck just seamed like the right truck to do it on.

Not bad but as the weather gets better I have some painting that I need to get done.

Thanks I might be tempted to form another set.


Here are a couple update pics. Two of the perfect visor Rod made me and one of the body work I started on the sleeper.


http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps67b08f3d.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps9f7af895.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...psbbcd2ea5.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

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That's a really nice visor. Did Rod step it up a bit? I don't remember any of his other visors having a radius to match the drip rails of the cab door like that. Perfect touch! The way it should be. I like that a lot.

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Thanks Nate, I have never seen one like that from Rod ( Custom Drop Visors ) so I just sent him a PM with the pic of the truck I am using for reference and he made me one. I have about a dozen visor's from Rod and the have all met or exceeded my expectations. Maybe this will be a regular visor that Rod starts making.

Travis

Re: Custom Pete
 

Travis, this truck is looking great! Really appreciate all the details. Did you make the airbags from turned plastic or something else? Very cool!
Ken

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Thanks Ken and yes the air bags were made on the lathe from delrin rod.

Travis

Re: Custom Pete
 

Should have included in my earlier question: where did you get the springs for your air bags? Single or dual?

Thanks,
Ken

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nice coming along well.. were did u get the rear and front fenders.. thanks

Re: Custom Pete
 

you must be staying away from the cookies and working hard...looks great!!!!!!!!!!!!

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that truck is looking real good. great looking body lines

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Looking good. I like your 5th wheel slider...I find I always need a little more weight up front for better turning when hauling heavy.

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Travis nice work on the tractor and I really like that sun visor. It is very different the way it goes around the door edge, is that your design? Keep up the good work. Ed

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i like how you did the nuts on the outside of the frame...looks more real..makes it look like the huck bolts they use today on the frames...keep up the great work!!!!!!!!!!

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just seen the 5th wheel video and dang thats titties!

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Great job Travis. The fifth wheel is pretty sick!!

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is a great job you doing it seems it all very easy

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Well here is a small update. I recieved the new bumper and was able to get the cab and fenders mounted now that the bumper is on. Steve done a fantastic job on the bumper and the curve lined up perfectly with the fenders.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...psc8a56f59.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...psd8577d9c.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps84fa0be6.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps08a91ed6.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

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Travis,
Love how the fenders and grill all flow into each other awsome job rig is coming together really nice.

TONY

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Sweet - you two did a great job on the bumper - fender area. Nice clean lines.

Izzy

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Looks great!

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Not a big update but I recieved some new parts.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...pse3f5146b.jpg


http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps9a8c0f45.jpg


http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps97661788.jpg


http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps9e330c48.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

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Who made those clearance lights? They're pretty sweet!

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Where did you get the motor from.?

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My machinist made them for me.

The motor is from Norscot Die-Cast.

http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/item...d=NORSCOT55139


Thanks for looking.
Travis

Re: Custom Pete
 

A very wise man once told me...... Don't use 3 volt bulbs, upgrade to led, you won't regret it ;):rolleyes::p

I can see some real passion and energy going into this build, can't wait to see what's next Travis!:cool:

Mario

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Travis you have done a very nice job with all of your add on so far keep up the good work should be a sweet rig when you get done. Ed:cool:

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Travis looking awesome where is the update.

Tony

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great build! keeping eye on this!

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Wow this pete is super nice..the sliding 5th wheel is a cool idea.this whole build is awesome. Those clearance lights are a nice custom touch...just like everything else about this truck:D great work travis

Re: Custom Pete
 

Looking sweet Travis. I think I might need some of those clearance lights. That way I can put them in a box with the rest of my part that who knows when I'll get put on...:(:(:(

Mike

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Wow is all i can say looks good

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Realy nice build! cannot wait to see in done

Re: Custom Pete
 

yea no kiddin , He's gettin as bad as me on gettin stuff done:rolleyes::lol: