BJ and The Bear KW with Reefer Trailer
 

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8e57caa8.jpghere is another replica i am building .i got the cab from probuilder last year and now i am building the truck and trailer.this one i am going to build with updated customizing as if bj was on tv today,instead of doing it stock like my movin on kw

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps01d79e93.jpgi used the frame rails from the kinghauler kit for the extended look,it will have the texas square bumper with holes for the l.e.d.s. it will have a full set of tandem fenders on it also.the ones on it now for looks are my extra spare set of fenders for my optimus prime build .not sure whether to go with the polished stainless look rear fenders or the painted to match the truck colour fenders..what do you think?.i also have on a set of aluminum rims from integy.there will be lots more custom things added and will post as i build it...watch for updates:)

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I like the idea of updating the look of that truck!! I also love those rear fenders, make another set or keep those. Also some big stacks would look awsome. Keep up the good work!!!!!

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I totally dig your concept with the todays version! I could see painted or aluminum fenders on this rig, also some nice stacks and visor. To me if you do that, and its all shiny then the fenders should be also. I really like the paint job also. Nice build! :D
Jimmy

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I say polished fenders, but then you have to do the same on the trailer....nice polished quarter fenders on the trailer too match. You'll have enough paint matching going on between the tractor n trailer, add the bling now. Just my thoughts.

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Nice looking Kenworth,id say put polished fenders on the tractor and trailer, that would look hot,maybe even a spread axle on the reefer

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It's gotta be a spread.....a truck that was that kool back then, would absolutely have a bad *** matching spread axel reefer behind it.

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yep i am leaning towards that,and i agree there will be enough painting on the truck and trailer ...need some shiney stuff..thanks my fellow builders;)

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0c31cf32.jpginstalled the decals on the door:)

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nice man looks great cant waite to see it done!

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Where did you get the grill and headlights from...oh and Wheres the monkey??? Lol!

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i just have the headlights to put in on mine
trailer almost done too

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Man i remember watching BJ and The Bear growing up. The truck and trailer look excellent!! Starts singing.....................

Hey there where ya goin',
Not exactly knowin'
Who says you have to call just one place home.
He's goin' everywhere,
B.J. McKay and his best friend Bear.

He just keeps on movin',
Ladies keep improvin'
Every day is better than the last.
New dreams and better scenes,
And best of all I don't pay property tax.

Rollin' down to Dallas,
Who's providin' my palace,
Off to New Orleans or who knows where.
Places new and ladies, too,
I'm B.J. McKay and this is my best friend Bear.

Keep up the great work!!!:D

Mike

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I love the KW, I had one small exactly

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Looking good duane, can't wait to see this one in person. It was my second favourite rig of all time, just a hair behind the snowman's rig from bandit!

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Awsome looking truck I have the tri axle reefer made by Tamiya and removed the center axle so it is a spread axle reefer and put a set of polished custom built tool boxes between the existing two axles. That would look insane for this build. Just a thought.

TONY

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Looking real good Duane, nice job. I'd go with the polished rear fenders as well. Keep us posted.

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yep i am goin g for the polished fenders with the spread axle..not sure about the storage but i am definetely looking for a set of aluminum single wheel rear fenders.i was going to do both the truck and trailer but i don't know where i can get a set..i suppose i should get off my lazy butt and just make a set.but i am going for the polished look:D

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2e16967a.jpghere is an update on this build.i decided to stretch the wheelbase abit longer than originally planned using russ's rails and i got alan(goose19) to drill out the frame rails for the suspension:D

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps59b57a00.jpgjust sat the cab on the rails to get a general idea of what it will look like.more updates soon :bounce:

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That looks sweet!!! Looks like another awesome build. Can't wait for more updates.

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I'm all for an updated version of the truck. Longer wheelbase, big drop visor, ect. I like it! This probably one of the best know COEs ever.

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3314c754.jpghere is where i am at so far with the tractor,everything dry fitted now i will be actually installing .i won't keep the hump fenders for the tractor,i will be going for the full tandem aluminum set and keeping these for the trailer instead

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps286a2d4b.jpgrear shot of the truck and as you can see...still lots to do yet before its complete.i think ben's(snochaser) monster turnouts round out this truck so far..what do you think?...more updates on the way:D

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very Nice !


Alfy

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That's looking pretty cool. I was hoping you'd go with a big drop visor, painted, or polished. They look so much better then the stock jobs that Kenworth offered from the factory. If it was my truck, I would go with a set of full fiberglass style fenders, painted to match the truck. Just like this...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7189/6...596c5d59_o.jpg

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...psf5add6c6.jpgjust posting this a teaser for someone here :p:p oh and dissregard the mess...my maid is on vacation:lol:

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yea there is a pic posted at the begining of this thread with a set of fenders i got from snp awhile back just to see what it would look like:D

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i think you should build their k100 heres a pic for you dwayne http://www.dennisbosman.nl/lego/projects.html

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hers the link to nell yates recovery k100 of maidstone kent http://www.flickr.com/photos/kwlondon/7167606590/

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heres the link http://www.flickr.com/photos/kwlondon/7167606590/

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:Dhttp://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3919c8db.jpgthis is the look i am going for to do this build just with a full tandem set for the tractor and the hump fenders for the spread axle trailer:D

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sorry i cant get the link to work just type in google search nell yates recovery k100

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...pscce9d0fd.jpgthis is what you are talking about :D

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ys this is a beast shes the one im talking about its a 2002 02 reg and had a full restoration and i have seen the truck got rebuilt and done up to a heavy rotaor in just a few months regards jake

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That will be a beast of a truck when you're done!

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Son of a gun, that's gonna be one **** of a truck.Good job Dwayne.!

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Hey guys i am building this as a truck and trailer unit, not as a wrecker.i just posted the picture to show someone on here what it would look like...sorry to disappoint :(

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ok i understand you did it for me dwayne thanks explaining it to them

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That is one sweet build you have there.....show piece for sure!