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sneaky-pete 08-28-2010 10:01 PM

Peterbilt#2
 
This will be a slower build for me this time!
In this pic you can see the axle moved forward.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...5/DSC02014.jpg



One of the possible rear fender styles.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...5/DSC02021.jpg
A little mock up.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...5/DSC02026.jpg
The frame won't be as long on this one.It will have fat fenders:eek:
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...5/DSC02027.jpg
I have fat pipes to put on,and need to polish steps and I have different tanks.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...5/DSC02028.jpg
I have a lot of plastic to cut,shape,and mold.
This just the start.
Thanks for looking!

fhhhstix 08-28-2010 10:13 PM

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Nice truck you have started there and the rims are sweet Steve does a wonderful job.:D

ihbuilder 08-28-2010 10:28 PM

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would you believe they're machined by hand :rolleyes: sorry just had to pat myself on the back :p looks great ,Troy :thumbsup::) are those the std tam tire or low pro ?

Espeefan 08-28-2010 10:36 PM

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Looks awesome already, and you are just getting started. I like the first fenders you pictured better then the second set. I guess I have thing for single round fenders over the rear drivers. I really like the look you have going. Gonna be another sharp rig for sure. Very nice.

cummingsman29 08-29-2010 12:09 AM

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Great start can't wait to see it done! Hearing A lot about steve and the parts he has been making and what a super job! Going to need some for myself!!

Losiassociated 08-29-2010 06:20 AM

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Looks good so far.
How you move your axle forward?

Roadmasters 08-29-2010 07:37 AM

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cant wait for more progress! She looks great already

JAMMER 08-29-2010 07:50 AM

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Your rendering so far looks great. Who did the top air cleaners for you? Ed

sneaky-pete 08-29-2010 12:10 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ihbuilder (Post 3626)
would you believe they're machined by hand :rolleyes: sorry just had to pat myself on the back :p looks great ,Troy :thumbsup::) are those the std tam tire or low pro ?

You should pat yourself on the back:D,the tires are mich. low pros.
The wheels make the truck!:eek:

Hockeydad 08-29-2010 12:12 PM

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I'd like more info on that first rear fender, those are great.

-Bryan

sneaky-pete 08-29-2010 12:12 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Losiassociated#1 (Post 3661)
Looks good so far.
How you move your axle forward?

I left the springs alone,and move the axle forward of the nipples on the springs.

Thorsteenster 08-29-2010 12:13 PM

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Wow, nice work!
How did you form the possible rear and front fenders, and are they metal or styrene?

sneaky-pete 08-29-2010 12:14 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JAMMER (Post 3666)
Your rendering so far looks great. Who did the top air cleaners for you? Ed

I think Dakota?
I got them from loose-cannon on another forum.

sneaky-pete 08-29-2010 12:18 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Hockeydad (Post 3702)
I'd like more info on that first rear fender, those are great.

-Bryan

I cut them from a plastic cap.

sneaky-pete 08-29-2010 12:22 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Thorsteenster (Post 3704)
Wow, nice work!
How did you form the possible rear and front fenders, and are they metal or styrene?

I cut the front fenders along the edge and heated the plastic to bend around
a standard tamiya tire.

The rear fender was cut from a plastic cap.

sneaky-pete 08-29-2010 12:24 PM

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Thanks for all of your comments gentlemen!

sneaky-pete 08-29-2010 01:52 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Hockeydad (Post 3702)
I'd like more info on that first rear fender, those are great.

-Bryan

Here are some pics if that helps.
The pipe caps came from Ace Hardware,you just have to find the right diameter
for your tires.;)

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...5/DSC02029.jpg

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...5/DSC02030.jpg

ihbuilder 08-29-2010 03:22 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sneaky-pete (Post 3700)
You should pat yourself on the back:D,the tires are mich. low pros.
The wheels make the truck!:eek:

have you stocked up or you getting them from somewhere else other than verkirk ? ha ha don't want to do that to much might hurt my back w/my big hands . LOL

Brian in PA 08-29-2010 04:20 PM

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Looking good Troy! Your not wasting any time.

Brian

Snowman 08-29-2010 06:31 PM

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I don't believe it Troy! You're already building another pete and I'm not anywhere near finishing my first one! Is this a rebuild of your black one or another one to go alongside it in the fleet?

Diesel Demond 08-29-2010 07:36 PM

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great idea on the fenders im gonna use that. thanx for sharing

Ace Trucker 08-29-2010 07:38 PM

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nice truck i want one

Stylin n profilin 08-29-2010 08:10 PM

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Those fenders look awesome Troy....Those 3 inch caps only fit low pro's?..:confused:

sneaky-pete 08-29-2010 08:53 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ihbuilder (Post 3749)
have you stocked up or you getting them from somewhere else other than verkirk ? ha ha don't want to do that to much might hurt my back w/my big hands . LOL

I used the ones off of my other Peterbilt,I would like to get some more for future builds.....since I like the lowered look.

This may sound weird,but if we were in prison....I would protect you in the showers lol,lol:eek:.the wheels are awsome!

sneaky-pete 08-29-2010 08:56 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Snowman (Post 3769)
I don't believe it Troy! You're already building another pete and I'm not anywhere near finishing my first one! Is this a rebuild of your black one or another one to go alongside it in the fleet?

Hey Nick,I could not bring myself to tear up the other one,so this is
a completely different truck!:D

sneaky-pete 08-29-2010 08:59 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Stylin n profilin (Post 3779)
Those fenders look awesome Troy....Those 3 inch caps only fit low pro's?..:confused:

Yes the 3" are for lowpro's,you would need 3" 1/2 to 4" for stock tamiya tires.

Thanks for the comments guys.

sneaky-pete 08-29-2010 09:05 PM

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Here are a few more mock up pics!
I cut my roof to modify it so it will look like a pete.

The sleeper will be a high-top unibilt.

I am scared to death cutting up this body:eek:.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...5/DSC02035.jpg

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...5/DSC02034.jpg

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...5/DSC02033.jpg

I will try to make the fenders look like real pete. fenders:confused:.

ihbuilder 08-29-2010 09:33 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Stylin n profilin (Post 3779)
Those fenders look awesome Troy....Those 3 inch caps only fit low pro's?..:confused:

john you shoulda asked when at my house I already had some cut :p trying to make the plastic maximizer fenders. just pipe not the caps 4" sch40 fits nice you have to use the pipe .

will916691 08-29-2010 10:43 PM

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were did you get the lowpro tires? do you have a link you could share

Thanks
Will

sneaky-pete 08-29-2010 10:48 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by will916691 (Post 3845)
were did you get the lowpro tires? do you have a link you could share

Thanks
Will

Here ya go!

http://www.verkerk-modelbouw.nl/inde...n/Page1358.htm

SonoranWraith 08-30-2010 01:46 AM

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Except they won't have them until the end of November again. When that happens I fully expect they won't last long cause guys will buy them like crazy. :D

ihbuilder 08-30-2010 05:41 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SonoranWraith (Post 3867)
Except they won't have them until the end of November again. When that happens I fully expect they won't last long cause guys will buy them like crazy. :D

LOL :eek:

will916691 08-30-2010 12:02 PM

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thanks for the info guys
Will

Espeefan 08-30-2010 12:22 PM

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Low Pro tires? I completely missed that! I thought the rear fenders, with the way they hug the wheels, were fooling me into thinking the rear tires looked different. Now I see!

Looking forward to seeing what else you have up your sleeve!

Rogue 08-31-2010 09:08 AM

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Looks like your on your way to another killer looking ride Troy. Pretty cool to see so many members hand crafted parts all together on one truck.

sneaky-pete 08-31-2010 03:04 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue (Post 4075)
Looks like your on your way to another killer looking ride Troy. Pretty cool to see so many members hand crafted parts all together on one truck.

This is a team effort lol:D,thanks Rick

Snowman 10-07-2010 10:55 AM

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Hey Troy, any progress on this badboy?

sneaky-pete 10-07-2010 11:03 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Snowman (Post 8084)
Hey Troy, any progress on this badboy?

I have made another rear fender,and been tweaking the front fenders,and
thats about it.
I have had alot going on latley so I'm a little behind.:mad:

bigpipespete 11-09-2010 04:41 PM

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those pipes look amazing , where do you get them from ?


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