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Tamiya Cowboy

11-04-2012 08:27 PM

Spair Parts Freightliner Build.

Well been meaning to get at this one for a long time now and since the other 4 builds are in a parts freeze it was time to bust it back out..

I have always wanted to do a stretched Knight but I did not want to do a stock cab so I see lots of guys that put KW hoods or Pete hood on them so I went a little milder and went with the KW fenders on the stock hood another look I have seen and I like but I dont like the Little AC they run so I will run a bigger one..

Here are some picks of the hood modd.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/003-17.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/001-14.jpg

Before and After
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/002-18.jpg

Ok so here are the 1/3 of the way build picks it is sitting on 28 inch rails 285 wheel base.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/004-14.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/005-12.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/006-9.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/007-7.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/008-10.jpg

Still some work to do on the nose but pretty minor and waiting on tanks for Stimpy..

What Yall think,,

Mama Sue

11-04-2012 08:32 PM

Re: Spair Parts Freightliner Build.

Lookin' good!

TRUCKMAKER

11-04-2012 08:36 PM

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Nice Paul, it'll look just like a 132" Classic! I've thought about doing one in a flat top!

BRICKNICK

11-04-2012 09:39 PM

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That's looking great Paul. Your on your way to another awesome original build. Can't wait to see this baby done.

dabears

11-04-2012 09:59 PM

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Im liking it! Cant wait to see more. What color combo are you going to go with?

plow jockey

11-04-2012 10:36 PM

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Nice work Paul!!! Always raising the bar!!!

Kaf343

11-05-2012 06:53 AM

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Another awesome build Paul, really liking that conversion and the stacks look right at home. Can't wait to see more.

Tamiya Cowboy

11-05-2012 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mama Sue (Post 69356)

Lookin' good!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by TRUCKMAKER (Post 69357)

Nice Paul, it'll look just like a 132" Classic! I've thought about doing one in a flat top!

you nailed it that is sort of what I was going off.

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Originally Posted by BRICKNICK (Post 69364)

That's looking great Paul. Your on your way to another awesome original build. Can't wait to see this baby done.

Thanks Nick.

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Originally Posted by dabears (Post 69368)

Im liking it! Cant wait to see more. What color combo are you going to go with?

Thanks Aaron

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Originally Posted by plow jockey (Post 69370)

Nice work Paul!!! Always raising the bar!!!

Thanks much Fred.. I just trying to keep up with you..

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Originally Posted by Kaf343 (Post 69376)

Another awesome build Paul, really liking that conversion and the stacks look right at home. Can't wait to see more.

Thanks much Keith..

Tamiya Cowboy

11-18-2012 02:52 PM

Re: Spair Parts Freightliner Build.

Another little update got the custom air cleaners in for the Frieghtshacker and the hanger bearing and cross members came in from Russ and I got them all put in..

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/018-7.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/019-6.jpg

Radio Control Trucker

11-18-2012 04:26 PM

Re: Spair Parts Freightliner Build.

Lookin' good, TC :D:D

Keep us posted. Thanks :cool:

- RCT

Espeefan

11-23-2012 01:03 PM

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Paul, not bad for spare parts. I actually never thought about the idea of King Hauler fenders on a Knight Hauler cab and sleeper, but it looks like a perfect match, indeed. Way more realistic then a Knight Hauler, with it's stock fenders. That's a great medley of parts! It's already looking really good, with those breathers on the side of the hood.

Tamiya Cowboy

11-24-2012 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Radio Control Trucker (Post 70607)

Lookin' good, TC :D:D

Keep us posted. Thanks :cool:

- RCT

Thanks RCT..

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Originally Posted by Espeefan (Post 71025)

Thanks much Nate this one has been in the works a long time just needed to dust it off and get at it..

OK so back at it after being sick since last Sunday finally feeling good enough to get some stuff done and post some picks.

So I have gotten the rest of the plastic work done on the nose.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/011-13.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/012-12.jpg

So all the plastic work is done just need to do the body work. I also got the tranny mounted and drive shafts done and also got the servos in and all the links made.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/010-35.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/009-40.jpg.

So now just waiting for the fuel tanks from Russ and rear light plate and I have to make a visior and do the body work so almost done.

glorydays24

11-24-2012 08:00 PM

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Wow Paul, now that's thinking outside of the box.:D:D:D It's different, and that's a good thing.:);):cool: Can't wait to see some color on the ol' girl.:):):):cool::cool::cool:

Big John

Radio Control Trucker

11-24-2012 10:26 PM

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OK TC, I'm just drooling with anticipation :eek::eek: Looks so much like a Fleightshaker Classic XL... I'm lovin' it!!! :D:D:D

- RCT

Tamiya Cowboy

11-25-2012 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by glorydays24 (Post 71137)

Wow Paul, now that's thinking outside of the box.:D:D:D It's different, and that's a good thing.:);):cool: Can't wait to see some color on the ol' girl.:):):):cool::cool::cool:

Big John

Thanks John ;)

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Originally Posted by Radio Control Trucker (Post 71153)

OK TC, I'm just drooling with anticipation :eek::eek: Looks so much like a Fleightshaker Classic XL... I'm lovin' it!!! :D:D:D

- RCT

Thanks RCT that was the look I was going for was a classic xl with a little more show to it then stock paint it going to be simple but should come out stunning just need to get the tanks and light plate and it can go to paint too.

Radio Control Trucker

12-02-2012 03:25 PM

Re: Spair Parts Freightliner Build.

OK Paul, it's been a week.... Time for an update :p

How's the Classic coming along?:confused:?

Can't wait to see the pic's :D :D

- RCT

Tamiya Cowboy

12-02-2012 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Radio Control Trucker (Post 71779)

OK Paul, it's been a week.... Time for an update :p

How's the Classic coming along?:confused:?

Can't wait to see the pic's :D :D

- RCT

:eek::D Funny you should ask just got going on the body work and just about finished should have it painted this week I cant wait the color is very eye catching also just about ready to spray the frame but waiting on fuel tank hangers before I paint.

Also I am breaking down the A Model for paint on the frame this week too.. :D

Radio Control Trucker

12-02-2012 05:14 PM

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TOO COOL :cool: I'll be watching for the update photo's and I can't wait to see the A Model when you're finished painting it :)

Be safe, where a respirator when painting, and always - HAVE FUN :D :D :D

- RCT

dabears

12-02-2012 06:56 PM

Re: Spair Parts Freightliner Build.

Love this truck! Looks good! Can't wait to see more

Diesel Demond

12-03-2012 12:14 PM

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i herd the paint is gonna be off the hook!! (thats gangsta style)

Tamiya Cowboy

12-08-2012 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Radio Control Trucker (Post 71805)

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Originally Posted by dabears (Post 71824)

Love this truck! Looks good! Can't wait to see more

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Originally Posted by Diesel Demond (Post 71862)

i herd the paint is gonna be off the hook!! (thats gangsta style)

Thanks guys for the great comments . Well I finally got the items in my shop sprayed and gone for my business so I could work on the important stuff like TRUCKS :D. So all body work done on the FL Classic I have not done any detail/trim painting on the body yet cause I have not buffed it yet it don't need much it all or none but Ill do it any way but I did get some parts on it and got some picks of it.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/006-56.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/007-16.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/008-23.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/009-41.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/010-36.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/011-31.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/012-28.jpg

So going to work on the frame a little still waiting on fuel tanks and rear light plate.

dabears

12-08-2012 10:46 AM

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Looks Sweet! Nice and shiny!

rcman

12-08-2012 11:54 AM

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wow lookin good! love that red

plow jockey

12-08-2012 01:16 PM

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Now that looks SWEET!!! Great job with the body looks spot on!Great job on the paint,I really like the color!

Kaf343

12-08-2012 03:23 PM

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Paul, truck looks awesome. That red pops, can't wait to see more.

Radio Control Trucker

12-08-2012 03:44 PM

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I always love the FL Classics. The red is a nice touch... now you just need the Knight Transport decals to finish her, huh?!? :D :eek: :D

You just gotta love how SWEET she's lookin' :D :cool: :D
I can't wait to see her with the saddle tanks on :):)

- RCT

russisloud

12-08-2012 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Radio Control Trucker (Post 72198)

I can't wait to see her with the saddle tanks on :):)

- RCT

yeah, that will look good with tanks :eek:

Tamiya Cowboy

12-09-2012 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dabears (Post 72181)

Looks Sweet! Nice and shiny!

Thanks Arron.

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Originally Posted by rcman (Post 72185)

wow lookin good! love that red

Thanks Rcman..

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Originally Posted by oztruck (Post 72188)

looks very nice Paul, well done.

Thanks Chris

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Originally Posted by plow jockey (Post 72189)

Now that looks SWEET!!! Great job with the body looks spot on!Great job on the paint,I really like the color!

Thanks much Fred got a new grill in the works for it too..

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Originally Posted by Kaf343 (Post 72195)

Paul, truck looks awesome. That red pops, can't wait to see more.

Thanks much Keith..

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Originally Posted by Radio Control Trucker (Post 72198)

LOL RCT Ahh NO..:D No goofy swoosh or king Arther on a horse for this cab ;)

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Originally Posted by russisloud (Post 72207)

yeah, that will look good with tanks :eek:

:D LOL Yeah f you know a guy that can do that and a rear light plate hook me up.

dmess62

12-09-2012 03:04 PM

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truck looks good as always Paul

TRUCKMAKER

12-09-2012 03:33 PM

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Nice Classic Paul, can't wait to see it finished! Keep the updates coming!

Tamiya Cowboy

12-10-2012 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by dmess62 (Post 72262)

truck looks good as always Paul

Thanks much Dave

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Originally Posted by TRUCKMAKER (Post 72266)

Nice Classic Paul, can't wait to see it finished! Keep the updates coming!

Thanks truckmaker.. I got some done this weekend on it and it is coming along very nice but spent most of sunday and this morning in the plow truck so no time to post picks yet.

Tamiya Cowboy

12-21-2012 06:19 PM

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Well I have got a bunch more done to the Classic Condo. Frame is now painted and I made a custom drop visor for it also added 8 rear cab lights and a mirror stainless deck plate it is coming along I have the radio gear in it and a rc4wd light unit in it for the break lights and blinkers I am waiting on the rear light plate so cant finish it yet.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/016-7.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/017-5.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/019-4.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/018-6.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/020-5.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/021-4.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/022-4.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/024-3.jpg

Still got some little things to do and lights to wire up but it is getting close till I get a sound unit for it..

Kaf343

12-21-2012 07:03 PM

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Looking good Paul, really good.

dabears

12-21-2012 07:23 PM

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**** that looks sick!!! Love it!!!!!

Espeefan

12-21-2012 08:59 PM

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Getting there, Paul. Already it looks great! I'm curious to hear your thoughts on the RC4WD light kit. Are the blinkers activated by a separate channel, a limit switch, or something else?

plow jockey

12-22-2012 02:29 AM

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This truck is sweet!! This is one of my favorites. You nailed it. Awesome job Paul!!

Tamiya Cowboy

12-22-2012 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaf343 (Post 73081)

Looking good Paul, really good.

Thanks Keith

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Originally Posted by dabears (Post 73083)

**** that looks sick!!! Love it!!!!!

Thanks Aaron..

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Originally Posted by Espeefan (Post 73086)

Getting there, Paul. Already it looks great! I'm curious to hear your thoughts on the RC4WD light kit. Are the blinkers activated by a separate channel, a limit switch, or something else?

Thanks Nate.. The unit is sort of a pain in the butt, but it is what I use till I get a sound kit in trucks you can get them off ebay for 20 bucks and it plugs between the servos and esc and gets its info from the receiver.

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Originally Posted by plow jockey (Post 73098)

This truck is sweet!! This is one of my favorites. You nailed it. Awesome job Paul!!

Thanks alot Fred..

Tamiya Cowboy

12-24-2012 12:16 PM

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Well even closer to being done Santa came in the postal van yesterday with a box of goodies from Russ and Jason in Japan and all I have left is some lighting on her..

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/007-10.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/006-11.jpg

Russ's new polished alum 5th wheel covers are sweet looking and fit perfect and my custom rear light panel I had Russ do came out perfect..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/005-13.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/003-19.jpg

Diesel Demond

12-24-2012 05:03 PM

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that stance is killer. cool how you went with no lights in the visor . sometimes less is better and its captured here for sure. bad a$$

dmess62

12-24-2012 05:14 PM

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I love this truck. I think it's one of my favorites so far. Makes me want one. Nice job Paul.

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