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Hi guys,
No big news here, just to let you know the latest moves. The truck is dismantled now for frame painting.
I take that occasion for remaking the back door, (didn't like the old one...) add an alu frame on the window and bars beside:

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/...DSC_0006-1.jpg

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/...DSC_0005-3.jpg

I also made a pic of most of my own realisation (not machining art, but I'm satisfied with the results):

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/...DSC_0032-1.jpg

And I change the exhaust cover for these ones:

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/...DSC_0008-3.jpg

See you later, thanks for viewing!

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very nice work

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Is the rear window machined from clear plastic?

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It's a Knight hauler sun roof window. It's the right size for that use but I have some doubt about his light round form. But I think it will be good when glued...

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Shiny parts are always a plus

Nice job so far

Alfy

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How did you write in those clearance lights with the mfu? That's a lot of new shiny parts! Looking good

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Hi Dabears,
I don't remember exactly how it was connected. I tried to verify directly but it's not easy to see ;). I'll try to find if I took notes about the wiring and if it's not I'll check it deeper.
What I can say is that I used two connectors, so I connected seven leds on one and six on the other. Each ones are connected on the mfu with the roof light plug and the speed indicator plug. The speed indicator is desactivate by the control panel.
The leds are connected in seried and parallels, but I can't remember exactly how and because the wires are almost all black, I have to dismantled tie-wraps (not a very clean installation...) to see the wiring way... If it's possible, it will be easier with my notes...

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/...0/DSC_0003.jpg

Another thing I want to say is that I'm not sure about the safety of this wiring way, but it work well for me till now! The best way is to use a relay (I can give you a specific model) ans a separate battery...

I'll try to give you more infos asap.

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Ok cool don't worry about taking all apart... I can test the output voltage of the mfu to find my forward voltage and wire accordingly.. Thank you for the pics it does help alot!

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Good... I'll probably take advantage of dismantling for taking notes on the wiring for myself if I don't find my own notes... :rolleyes: Can be usefull! Just be aware of on thing I see: Voltage on the mfu output seems to fluctuate, like if it have internal resistors...
I'll keep you inform anyway!

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ok cool please do :) thanks

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Very clean build !

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Thanks Crewcab59!
Primer job is done on frame but my I broke my airbrush fitting while preparing things for painting red! :mad: Don' have time to get a new one, so I tried do "repair" it... Hope it will work... :(

Dabears, here's the way I think I configured my roof light (pdf joined). I can't be sure because I didn't note the polarity on wires and I'm not good enough with electronic to assure there's no other logical way... But it's the real wiring, with 8 leds on a connector and 5 on the other. Worked well for me till now, but not sure it doesn't have bad effects on circuitry or leds... Take care. A better way should be using a separate circuit with a servo switch like this one: http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-PICOSW1.html.
Hope it help!

Gaetan

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Hi gang!

Here's the latest developpements in the "rebirth" of my King:

The repainted frame, with the news alu parts:
http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/...DSC_0002-3.jpg

New rear parts:
http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/...DSC_0012-1.jpg

A close-up of the way I used for installing fenders on axles instead on the frame:
http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0013.jpg

Tanks straps on their supports:
http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0014.jpg

A little view of the new driveshaft:
http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0015.jpg

Thanks for viewing!

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Looking awesome!! i do like how you mounted the fenders little different from the way i did, i like it though keep up the great work!!

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Thanks dabears!

I think your way for mounting fenders seems better ;), because it doesn't put any stress on the spring movement, although I considered it in my installation.
This forum is a wonderful place to learn! :)

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I tried mine the way you did yours but my fenders have no play in them being hard plastic so with the suspension flex it put a lot of stress on the fenders or i would have done it the same as you. love your truck!! cant wait to see more

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I see what you mean but there's another reason to prefer your way. Mines have some flex between them instead of yours and it's relatively ok about the stress between them, but after a while some misalignment appear. Not so bad and not so fast, but your way should eliminate that too. A change is really considered here... another item in the todo list :)

PS Love your your globe & lowboy set too! :D

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The new aluminum parts against the red really looks good.;):):cool: Now hurry up and the this beautiful truck assembled.:D:D:D

Big John

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Really looking great, love all the aluminum work.

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Thanks Big John! I know, it's coming to be a long story :D! I wish to be one day a "three weeks state of the art modelers" but not really sure if that will be... ;) Too much to learn I think :), and I never be a "top of the class" student Lol!

Thanks Sharkey, the tarp comes from an surplus the real original truck that I want to reproduce. It helps to work on a friend's truck ;)...

Thanks Kaf343!

Gaetan

PS. Hem... as always, sorry for my poor english knowledge, but this forum is a so great one...

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i also can not waite till its back together! that window idea is cool. i like the whole set up alot with the trailers sweet truck!!

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Hi everyone!
Not a very productive summer on my truck :(, but here are last moves: I painted the back door, installed window and frame and made a new checker plate for the fifth wheel releasing servo.

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0011.jpg

I also worked on a new grill... :rolleyes:

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Looks Great! Love the changes!

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Thanks a lot guys! More to come, hopefully soon :rolleyes:

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Nice details. The way you mounted he rear fenders is a great idea. Keep up the good work.

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Hi guys,

Thanks Brian!

Here's the new sunvisor I did. Was much more job than I thinked :rolleyes:

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/...DSC_0008-4.jpg

Gaétan

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Awesome job looks great!!

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Visor looks good!!

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Awesome truck and trailer.

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looks real good!

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Thanks guys! I'm working on a front grill actually, I'm pretty satisfied with the first results, shoud be ready for the week-end :rolleyes:

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Hi all!
Here's my new front grill, my latest add-on... a bit later than I was thinking in my last post :o.
I'm pretty satisfied with results :) but I still seach for a chromed grill at a good scale.

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/...DSC_0003-3.jpg

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/...DSC_0004-2.jpg

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/...DSC_0005-4.jpg

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/...DSC_0002-4.jpg

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/...DSC_0006-2.jpg

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Looking good, nice job on the visor and grille. Very nice.

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Awesome job on the grill,it definately sets the truck off.

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not much more you can do to that beutty.

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Thanks guys!
I'm working now on some alu trims to put under the cab door, and looking for bigger exhausts... and some others details ;)

Gaetan

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The grill is just what she needed on the front, great job buddy.;):):D:cool:

Big John

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grill looks awesome! good job on it!

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Hi folks,

I know it's been a long time :o but here's some add-on on my Petes. You'll see new alu front wheels, hub covers for rear wheels and doors and sleeper stainless trims. Pics are a bit bad, mostly because the poor light, but I will post some better, more detailed ones soon.

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSC_0007.jpg

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSC_0005.jpg

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSC_0009.jpg

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_0700.jpg

Next step should be ramps on exhaust covers, new air intakes and bigger exhaust (if I can find a way to curve chromed pipes correctly...)

thanks for viewing!

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Boy, it looks a lot like a 389 grille to me. That is really nice! I like it a lot. It's a great addition to your truck.