My King Hauler and such
 

I've had this King hauler for just about a year but im just now making a thread for it but here are some pics of what she looked like when i built her and what she looks like now....

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...0810001435.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...810001435a.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...1944a-Copy.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...11945-Copy.jpg

With this i had added a new visor that i built, full fenders from PMD and Super Singles

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...12029-Copy.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...712112029a.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...712112029b.jpg

Last week i bought some used PMD peterbilt steps and i just now got them installed...

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCN2241.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCN2242.jpg

I also decided since i have my truck torn apart i would swap out my steering servo for a high torque one and would paint my transmission case... I'm painting the case white first so when i get Cummins beige it will show up much better with fewer coats... now i just have to wait for my paint to get her...

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCN2240.jpg

Thanks for looking!! thats all for now but i will be sure to take plenty more pictures!! hopefully it will cool down below the mid 90's so i can run the truck outside instead of in the basement.....

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lookin good

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Just a suggestion, not a criticism at all, when I had a King Hauler with Wedico battery boxes I removed the Tamiya mounting bracket and hung the steps from the plastic floor board. It eliminated the gap those brackets create and put the steps and fuel tanks in a straight line instead of the steps being lower. Just a thought. Keep the build going.

Re: My fairly basic King Hauler
 

Basic King:eek::eek: Not very basic with a brushless motor in it!! Little by little you will get the truck you were thinking of when you started. Sometimes that is the way you have to go.

Truck looks good with the tricolor paint scheme.:D

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Thanks guys!! i will have to keep that idea of mounting the steps directly to the floor board in mind... i am going to wait and see what it looks like before i do anything though

Re: My fairly basic King Hauler
 

Nice build! Where did you get the little Cummins badges from?

Brian

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Thanks!! I made them... i have a decal kit that you can use a regular printer with... i think its testors

Re: My fairly basic King Hauler
 

Couldn't agree more!!

Nothing basic about this, great looking truck, I too like the colour scheme.

Nice build, very well done!! :D

Paul

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Looks great to me!

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Looks great, love the paint.

My fairly basic King Hauler
 

Got really bored tonight so i decided to get out some paint and paint the air cleaners and the dash and steering wheel, along with the seats. here are some pics..

before..
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCN2266.jpg

After..
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCN2269.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCN2276.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCN2277.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCN2278.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCN2279.jpg

Well now i just have to wait on the paint that i ordered and it looks like i wont get it till Monday or Tuesday if I'm lucky....

Re: My fairly basic King Hauler
 

It's a good looking truck. It might be a little basic to you, but they all start somewhere. I like the paint work and the Cummins C. I'm a bit of a Cummins fan myself. I see you have an Aeromax in the background too. Sometimes it's amazing how short the wheel base is on these trucks, when built stock! We don't often see many stock length King Haulers.

My fairly basic King Hauler
 

Well my cummins paint finally got here... painted it up and put the truck back together.... i think i will be good on the temperature rating it says its good up too 500 degrees haha well here are some picks of the paint and of the truck with my flatbed

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCN2281.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCN2282.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCN2285.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCN2286.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCN2288.jpg

Re: My fairly basic King Hauler
 

Very nice,
I like the color combo looks real nice.

Amanda

Lookin good. Where did ya find the Cummins logo on the side of the hood?

~Mike~

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I just love the way the paint job has come out, were the PMD fenders hard to install? gonna get me a set soon in the Polished Alu.

Great job on the rig.

Mike

Re: My fairly basic King Hauler
 

Hi the only thing that this rig needs now is a longer chassis super paint job .
The only thing basic about your truck is the body shell
dave:D:rolleyes:

Re: My fairly basic King Hauler
 

Thanks guys and gal lol

The Cummins logo... i made that myself with a decal kit, its a testors decal kit you can get it for around $10 but i would suggest buying the clear paper to go with it so you wont have a white background

The Fenders... They weren't hard to install i just had to drill two holes on each side but make sure you mount them low enough so your trailers wont scratch the fenders up

I would really like to get a longer chassis as the stock is incredibly short but i would really need them pre-drilled as i am limited on tools so if anyone knows i would be very interested.....

-J.D.

Re: My fairly basic King Hauler
 

Your talking about this one correct? http://www.testors.com/product/0/919...m_Decal_System I was wondering if it was worth buying.

Mike

Re: My fairly basic King Hauler
 

Micro-Mark sells a similar decal system I have used with success.

The paint job alone is beyond basic and makes your truck 'pop'.
Good job, Joe

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Straywolf.... that is the one and it is definitely worth buying i would just say buy more sheets of the decal paper to go with it.. http://www.testors.com/product/0/920..._Paper_-_Clear
i would get the clear if you dont want to mess with a white background

Smokin Joe- Thanks for the compliment i appreciate it!

-J.D.

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Great Job! looks Great

My King Hauler and Dump Trailer
 

Recieved my dump trailer and just had to test it out before i started to paint it.. here are some pics.

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...DSCN2239-1.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...DSCN2240-1.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...DSCN2241-1.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...DSCN2242-1.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...DSCN2243-1.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...DSCN2244-1.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...DSCN2245-1.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...DSCN2246-1.jpg

Started to prime the trailer too, have the paint done but dont have any pictures of it. Maybe this weekend i'll take it out before it gets too cold.

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...DSCN2249-1.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...DSCN2248-1.jpg

Thanks for looking!

Re: My fairly basic King Hauler
 

That dumper is lookin good, what color are ya goin with it?

Tyler

Re: My fairly basic King Hauler
 

Its already been said a few times but it sums it up so well. Nothing basic about this build. Really diggin the styrene dump! VERY NICE!!

My King Hauler and Dump Trailer
 

Took the truck and loader out yesterday to move some rock here are some pics...

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCN2252.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCN2253.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCN2254.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCN2256.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCN2257.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCN2258.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCN2259.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCN2260.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCN2265.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...DSCN2266-1.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCN2267.jpg

Heres a video of it tipping.
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...h_DSCN2251.jpg

Thanks for lookin

Re: My fairly basic King Hauler
 

That's a really nice trailer you've got there! It looks good behind your truck. Have you thought about painting the trailer frame at all? It would be neat if you could tie some orange and silver into the trailer, so it matches the paint on the truck. Maybe on the rub rails and frame?

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IMO, focus?:confused:

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I agree with others, No basics King there :eek:!!! You did a very good painting and detailling buid, I think you will have to change your thread title :rolleyes:
I also like a lot your dumper trailer, is it possible to post a picture of the buttom of the dump? I'm planning to do a dumper and I have a big interest for that kind styrene structure...
keep on your good job!

Gaetan

Re: My fairly basic King Hauler
 

I just simpley love the paint job on you KH, the trailer, and the video.:D
That's a good looking combo.:D:):cool:

Big John

Re: My fairly basic King Hauler
 

Very nice looking combo! It's nice to see your enjoying it now!

Brian

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Great looking rig the red/white/black paint job really makes the trucks stand out compared to a single colour paint job and the sun visor changes the look of the cab :D:D:D

Cheers Tracy

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That truck and trailer look great......nice setup!

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Heres a picture of the bottom of the dump...

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_0352.jpg

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Thanks YougGunz! It's very helpful for me. Did you do it yourself or bought it from another?

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Your welcome! I did not make this(I wish i could :p ), Chris (Izzy) was the master mind behind it all. I dont know if he talks about how he builds things but if you have questions im positive he knows what hes talking about :D