Pete tow truck.
 

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/s...k/100_1756.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_1757.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_1758.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

Re: My new Pete work truck.
 

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

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

nice truck!

Re: My new Pete work truck.
 

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

Re: My new Pete work truck.
 

It was.:D

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

Yes it is the sleeper is not attached.

Travis

Re: My new Pete work truck.
 

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

Re: My new Pete work truck.
 

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

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Dan that was your old body as well!!!

Tyler

Re: My new Pete work truck.
 

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/s...k/IM000497.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/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

Re: My new Pete work truck.
 

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

http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/y...x/2f381069.jpg

--Dan

Re: My new Pete work truck.
 

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

Re: My new Pete work truck.
 

Hmmm!:D Wrecker you say.

Travis

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

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Yep I say a wrecker!

Re: My new Pete work truck.
 

Well here are some update pics and a video.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_1768.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_1769.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_1767.jpg

Click on the pic for the video.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_1769.jpg

Thanks for looking.

Travis

Re: My new Pete work truck.
 

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

Re: My new Pete work truck.
 

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

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

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Turning out to be another sweet build!!

Re: My new Pete work truck.
 

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

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

Re: My new Pete work truck.
 

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.


Thanks for looking.
Travis

Re: My new Pete work truck.
 

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

Re: My new Pete work truck.
 

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

Re: My new Pete tow truck.
 

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

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_1771.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_1773.jpg

Let me know what you think.
Travis

Re: My new Pete tow truck.
 

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

Big John

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

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

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Looks good T

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That truck looks tough!!!

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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

Re: My new Pete tow truck.
 

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

Re: My new Pete tow truck.
 

Here are some updated pics.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_1774.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_1775.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_1776.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_1777.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

Re: My new Pete tow truck.
 

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

Re: My new Pete tow truck.
 

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

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Re: My new Pete tow truck.
 

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/s...k/100_1786.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_1787.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_1788.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

Re: My new Pete tow truck.
 

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

Re: My new Pete tow truck.
 

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

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_1796.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_1797.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis