Heres My New Project...Cat CT660
 

It is no secret that I am a Die Hard Pete fan.They are the Holy Grail to the Trucking world (just my opinion :), The Cat Engine was undoubtedly One of the best.... Now Paccar has replaced them, and as a Homage to the Cat Engines and Cat Line I have decided to do one of their trucks with a Little "Exclusive" Flair.... It has been on my mind forever and for those of you who know me on a personal level, know that ive been sketching and planning this for a long time, I am cool with the Guys over at Foley Caterpillar and they are allowing me to go there and spend the day with them going over details and taking pics and Measurements for accuracy... The president also requested a Non RC version to put on his desk :) I will be scratch building this and implementing some 3d Printed Parts as well with the help of a designer friend of mine... who knows maybe I might even make these a complete print and offer it to you guys as a kit..... only time will tell, and trust me the DETAILS will show!...

Operation Cat CT660 "Catrina"

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those are cool...ive never seen one of them...make the kit...it will get used...

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I see foley running around with a red one, Anselmi has a nice yellow 4 axle the guys doing the 22 project. We have 4 new extended cab t800 coming next week, maybe one day I will attempt that

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What's with the yellow one? I have never seen one with rounded fenders like that. Lighter duty truck? Should be an easy build for you! Can't wait to see it.

Reg

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Reg.. That is the city tractor...


Wayne

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If I recall correctly, the yellow one is the first cat truck offered in Australia and was way before we saw the trucks that are on northamerican soil.

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Yea I think you are right, btw thank you very much for the boxes I got them today! They will look super sweet on my flatbed!

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The yellow one.....rebadged Navistar/International? Should be an interesting build to watch!

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I believe the yellow one is a Navistar Prostar with a Cat grille and badging.

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I remember seeing pictures of that truck back in 2010 on my work email. We all said it looked like a navistar at the time. Then we now have the truck you see today.

If you ask me , all they did is take the navistar sweeping lines and squared them up a bit???:rolleyes: and yet it creates a different look ?

To be honest my latest dump truck build is supposed to be a low budget spare parts build but I have already thought about how cool it would be to have a CT660 in our S&M trucking fleet :D:rolleyes::) ....


Mario

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I Believe one of every brand truck would be a great addition to my fleet... And one day it will happen but it's hard when I'm one guy working on multiple projects and making sure I take care of my customers. The wheels are always spinning in my mind to make things bigger and better but my hands can only work so fast lol... ALL of my builds are complete (in my mind) now it's time to make them a reality!

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It's been a while but I got some new inspiration between talking to Mario and taking a trip down to Foley Caterpillar and getting a bunch of pics and help from the guys out there the build is alive and will be unveiled at the June show in jersey.... At least that's the game plan lol...


So I started with an aeromax because I thought it would be the closest..... Yea right I was in for a rude awakening.... Ordered a ton of body parts and glass and interior to not be able to use any of it as I was only able to use the top part of the hood, and grill (which was later removed anyway..) then I realized it was right under my nose all along with the cab as it was very similar to a king hauler with obvious modifations so i butchered one up and scratch built the rest, this is the Frankenstein I got going on so far....


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Def a headache to mold fender and make an exact mirror of each other, but with some cursing I got it done...

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On to the grill

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And the **** bumper lol

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Tons more to do but he's def taking shape!

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hey great work just a lil something i noticed the hood molds look like they should come in thicker but I think your doing great

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:eek: Whow...great job! Looks good...

regards
Frank

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Awesome fab work. Really starting to look like the CAT.

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Nice work Brian..

Wayne

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Good job it is looking good, and it is farther than I have gotten with mine in the last two years.

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Thank you, and pay molds I think your referring to the grill area?.... If so it does look a bit narrow in that angle but when it's all finished an painted it will be on the money...

Thanks Frank

Thank you good sir!
Thanks Wayne

Thanks Travis, I got bout 20 hours into it so far.... Whenever I get something stuck in my head I can't stop until it's done..... I forgot who it was that I was talking too, that mentioned you may be doing one a well... Hope I've given you some inspiration an ideas to get yours back on track....:)

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Looking spot on Brian! Can't wait to see more. Keep up the great work:bounce:

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Thank you brother! I def will, this one will be in a nice photo shoot withi your boxes and a few other goodies I got for it :D

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Did not know this truck, I really like this model, good job

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Looking rather well I think - the ratio of shapes is good from here. So the door style and shape from the kh and the width of the aero and custom fenders
btw the curves in the fenders are looking sweet - your ability to shape is noted. Then the grill area - I see details only a 1on1 visit can give - smart, and clever.

I think I should have went and visited a t880 before I started my build.

Very nice in deed.

See gang - just need to allow yourself some time to think it through.... A bit anyway.


Izzy

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Thank you brother, and your absolutely right, anything well thought out will always help you out in the long run.... And that is the best advice I could give to anyone doing what we do.... If you can take a trip to see these beast in person because pictures don't always catch every detail you need..... As for your KW build Izzy, I know it seems like you may be having little difficulties here and there but your off to a great start..... Don't give up just take some time away and get right back on the saddle because that's one of my favorite builds you go going on and I'd hate to see you stop before it's completion.... Thank you for the kind words, I got my eye on your thread as well, see it through or else............:cop: lol

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:jaw::jaw:WOW!!!:jaw::jaw: You sure don't mess around.:eek::D:cool:;) Great job Brian, and please keep us posted.:cop:

Big John

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yea thats what i was referring to but from the looks of the details i have no doubt that it will be spot on when the completion is unvailed great work

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this is coming togheter really good man keep up the great work on this body and ill be watching to see it finished.

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Thanks John will do!

Yes sir thank you, that's my game plan.

Thank you brother

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great start......great to see your ideas come to fruition


Alfy

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I told you bro, when i get something stuck in my head I dont stop until It starts to take shape lol

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Its hard to say working for deere lol but looks great man

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Lol, I keep telling you man, Deere dont make trucks like these lol thanks bro!

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Some shaping and light sanding followed by some automotive seam sealer and some more sanding ready for primer stage!

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Look's like a home run to me.:bounce::D:cool: Can't wait to see some color on her.;)

Big John

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You're an artist, you've done a good job, keep it up

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Nice

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Pretty amazing bodywork! Hard to believe, it all started with an Aeromax, but I think you've got it! You're very talented!

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Almost bud stay tuned... This one will be special

Thank you good sir

Thanks


Thank you for the kind words brother!

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Awesome work Brian!!:jaw: A true tallent when it comes to thinking and building outside of the box, so to speek!!:cool: Keep up the amazing work!!::D

Tim

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Thanks Tim,Ill make sure to do so bud!

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O yea... Some of the goodies I have for this bad boy and lots more on huge way!

Shout out to Steve for the gorgeous rims and rails! Wait till you all see what I got Steve cooking up for me!
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