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Simple Pete Daycab
Hey guys, haven't been around for a while, but with the work season over I am finding that I have some extra time to build. I picked up this rig from my good buddy Rod (Stepside) at the ECMT Mack Show for a great deal. The plan is to keep it relatively simple, and have it complete for the next ECMT meet in march. I'll just be doing a few simple body mods.
This is what she looked like before http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps1db76ff7.jpg Then after some "negotiations" I was left with this http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...pscb439022.jpg While checking in I picked up one of these puppies http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...psd6e7530c.jpg Shortly after I arrived at this http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps7f30c2f8.jpg http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps8dd94b45.jpg Then I removed the headlights and framed the rear of the can for the insert http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps7c103b3c.jpg http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps17bf6717.jpg http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps825d1748.jpg http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps8bd61ff8.jpg http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps4e2576bb.jpg Next came the rear insert to close up the cab http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps160617e9.jpg http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...psa86b66a6.jpg http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps990f60dd.jpg Then I removed the rivets on the hood for a more of a fibreglass hood look. I also started to fill the holes from the air cleaners http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps72c15f02.jpg Thinking of loosing the steps and moving the tanks up like this, show a little frame http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...psa3814c37.jpg http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps2d21c68d.jpg Still got quite a bit of sanding left to do... But I guess that's just the name of the game with body mods Thanks for taking a look! |
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Looks alot diff then saturday. A daycab would look great witg some tool boxes
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Nice work so far:D
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Welcome back! Cool build.
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keep the pics coming!
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did you have to give up a kidney for this rig?? LOL
looking good probie, good to see you back at it.....great catching up with you at the show as well..Nice job on the boat Alfy |
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Thanks for the kind words guys, I've been looking at a set of toolboxes, but can't quite find what I'm looking for, everything I've found is just slightly too big |
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Today I started looking at how I want to do the electronics. I swapped out the standard steering servo that was on the truck for a hitec 645. Then I started laying out the electronics. The fxr is most definatly staying, however I'm not sure about the radio. The truck came with a futaba 2.4g skysport, but I'm thinking about swapping it out for a dx3e (another awesome radio... Just wish it was computerised, but for 100 bucks with an rx I can't complain...). For the battery a nice big lipo will fit between the frame rails, I'm not sure I want, or need, one that big, but that's defiatly where it's going. This leaves me with a totally empty cab floor for light components. I am also up in the air about wether I want a gru or a smaller pinion and higher turn motor (pinion and motor is much cheaper...)
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This morning I did a mock up with the new grill I got from Russ, I really like it!
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps9865e29c.jpg I also looked at how I want to do the exhaust, I don't really want to mount it behind the cab, so I'm thinking I'm going to have to notch the bottom of the cab, or make the tanks (much) shorter http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps56ac556f.jpg I also need to do something about this gap. I could move the fenders forward.... But that's more work than I'd like to do. I'm thinking a wrap around bumper like that on Travis' custom Pete build would fill it nicely along with shortening up the bumper mount http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps8fc46a5f.jpg Whose got ideas? |
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Wrap around bumper is a good idea....personally I would like the stacks behind the cab if your gonna use those fuel tanks
Alfy |
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I'd say wrap around bumper. Or mod the bumper mount back toward the cab and buy one of IH Steve Taxas square bumpers. Your truck is looking good, keep up the good work!!!
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Looks great Arioch.. Idea for you on the bumper pretty easy fix cut off the stock bumper mounts flush with the cross member and use a piece of 1/2x1/2 alum angel mounted to the bottom of your frame then mount your new bumper to it I do this on many trucks to get the bumper just right on a truck.. You can see this on my day cab pete and kw and my IH 9670 build..
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Thanks Paul, I think I'll give that a try! Also if I remember right you use a 55t motor and smaller pinion that is equivalent to a 4:1 reduction, is that correct? If so what size pinion do I need?
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Yep your right I use the 55 and a 6 tooth SHORT pinion from rc4wd or Hot Racing makes them too.. |
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Talk w/ Steve or Benny as to pipes. I really, really like how Benny mounted his fat stacks on his latest creation:
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Good job looks like you are pretty close to Paint..
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Rod, don't get me wrong, Benny's truck looks incredible, but that's just not my style.
Paul, even I'm amazed at how close I am... Today's update, primer dried so I took the chance to mock up my new air cleaners I got off eBay, I really liked the light bar, but the air cleaner itself left something to be desired.... Overall I think they look pretty good though http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps3b6b8e1c.jpg http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...psdf437ae7.jpg http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...psfad4204c.jpg http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps2e768635.jpg I have a few more parts on their way that should help this build stand out :) |
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Got another package from Russ today, I had him make up a pair of toolboxes, and I think they turned out pretty sweet!
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps54516417.jpg http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...psc2781304.jpg Also debating how I want to do the roof lights, which do you guys like? I'm leaning toward option 2 Option 1 http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...psf11b51b6.jpg Option 2 http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...psf48e1604.jpg I think I'm going to go with wedico roof lights, unless I can find some nicer ones... |
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Looking good.Coming along really well.Can't wait to see finished product.
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That is looking REALLY mean! I think less is more on the cab lights. Keep it up:D
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Arioch...
Looking good man... Go with the wedico lights they look better than the tamiya ones they are a little larger than tamiya and look better on the cab.. Also 9 lights look better then 10 for some reason a odd number always looks better.. The air cleaners are nice I see what you mean maybe get some screen from Steve and warp that around the top will help and the chain box steps look great nice work... |
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The air cleaners are already off to be fixed ;) I don't think lenses will fit in them, but I might try to get my hands on a few to try it out. That would make them perfect.
For the bumper... Haven't ordered anything yet but leaning toward a screw less wrap around from Steve. Right now I'm trying to get my self to spend the $50 for the roof lights.... I need to mount the headlights too, anyone have tips on that? I have the square Pete style from PMD Thanks for the comments guys! |
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This morning I got the headlights mounted, still have to square them up, but I think they look pretty good on there
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Good looking day cab. Super single's would look awesome up front. I can't wait to attempt a day cab
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Looking great man
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looks clean and mean, i like the wheels too.
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Great looking truck. That grille is nice! Something a little different. Just smooth and clean. I like the air breather light bars too. Swapping out that stock bumper will pull it all together! I'll keep an eye on this build.
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Thanks guys, I'm really liking how its turning out. I had my doubts when I first started the body work!
Today was pretty productive, got the roof lights mounted, and drilled holes for the rear cab lights. http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps27faf138.jpg http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps9d5b4707.jpg Rear lights http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...pscb399018.jpg Looks pretty bad a** from this angle http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...psd7d7f42b.jpg Thanks for taking a look guys! |
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Have today and tomorrow off from school, Hoping to be laying paint by tomorrow night. This morning I made up a tailpiece from the stock rear bumper mount
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Simple and sweet.
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Thanks cabs, that was the goal haha
Finished up the holes for the lights in the back panel, that was more difficult than it should have been.... http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...psdda044a5.jpg http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...psb1c1f671.jpg http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps20f8b4d0.jpg Thanks for taking a look! |
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Woah I like way you have mounted your lights. What style of stacks are you going to use? Are you going to get aluminum tanks? Keep it up:bounce:
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Looks awesome!!! Nice job. :)
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I guess probie isn't appropriate anymore - lookin excellent! I like the look and the stature of the truck.
great work arioch |
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Looks good man. I want to attempt to try to make something real soon.
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That is a really good look!Everything you did makes that say bad a$$. Great job, hope to see it in March!!:bounce:
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For someone that has not been doing much building, you sure made up for it on this one
Nice Job Arioch ! Alfy |
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