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glorydays24 03-30-2018 05:16 PM

MY NEW GRAND HAULER/KENWORTH BUILD
 
I am as excited as a kid on Christmas.:bounce: I received my Grand Hauler yesterday, and I was totally surprised.:jaw: I haven't started on it just yet, I'm deciding where too start...possibly the body work.:rolleyes: Well here is the truck and some items I have got for it so far.

https://s19.postimg.org/3p2s91qpv/100_1085.jpg

https://s19.postimg.cc/nwg81cghf/100_1086.jpg

https://s19.postimg.cc/544cxrcdf/100_1087.jpg

https://s19.postimg.cc/3p2s913kj/100_1089.jpg

https://s19.postimg.cc/w1y9zhhkz/100_1090.jpg

I have a lot of plans for this beast, and I have to order quite a few parts if I want this to be a KW.

Thanks for looking, Big John

DrDiff 03-30-2018 08:09 PM

Re: MY NEW GRAND HAULER/KENWORTH BUILD
 
Are you going to get a rolling chassis going while waiting on those parts?

glorydays24 03-30-2018 09:32 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DrDiff (Post 163359)
Are you going to get a rolling chassis going while waiting on those parts?

DrDiff, I might start it, but I can't 100% complete it. I am looking at a different front cross member to bring the bumper more flush with the grill from Shapeways, and a different steering axle so there won't be any play in the steering. I will do what I can and post pictures.

Thanks for your interest, Big John.

ittigger 03-30-2018 11:14 PM

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Very nice! I told you it would get here quick. :)

glorydays24 03-30-2018 11:21 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ittigger (Post 163366)
Very nice! I told you it would get here quick. :)

:lol: Yes you did. :lol:

glorydays24 03-31-2018 10:32 PM

Re: MY NEW GRAND HAULER/KENWORTH BUILD
 
Well I got started building today, but I didn't achieve much, but it felt good wrenching. ;)

https://s19.postimg.cc/ffd32qrkj/100_1093.jpg

https://s19.postimg.cc/91nzzgk3n/100_1094.jpg

While I am here, could anyone possibly make the marker lights above the headlights, or maybe know of someone? Thanks!

https://s19.postimg.cc/b68d0jtg3/100_1097.jpg

Thanks for looking, Big John.

ittigger 04-01-2018 02:40 PM

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Nice. :)

glorydays24 04-01-2018 07:44 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ittigger (Post 163411)
Nice. :)

Thanks! But I didn't do much today either, I had things to do around the house...you know that thing called life?:lol: But I'm going to try to get some serious progress done tomorrow.

Big John

frizzen 04-01-2018 08:45 PM

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For the amber marker over headlights, how would a 3mm led with the base painted silver look? From that angle in pic i can't tell if it needs a rear cover, or if it's in fender.

It's a good start

glorydays24 04-01-2018 10:33 PM

Re: MY NEW GRAND HAULER/KENWORTH BUILD
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by frizzen (Post 163425)
For the amber marker over headlights, how would a 3mm led with the base painted silver look? From that angle in pic i can't tell if it needs a rear cover, or if it's in fender.

It's a good start

The marker lights are mounted in place, and the housing is enclosed on the back side.

Big John

Hostile 04-02-2018 01:26 AM

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Im liking the look of this project. What about cutting down a pair of roof lights? Hardest part would be chroming them after the chop.

Edit- these are on garden trucking. Might be more suitable as it can have the led run through the mount. And if you want you could cap the end like i suggested above.
http://www.gardentrucking.com/detail...D#.WsIFFNCubqA

glorydays24 04-02-2018 01:06 PM

Re: MY NEW GRAND HAULER/KENWORTH BUILD
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Hostile (Post 163435)
Im liking the look of this project. What about cutting down a pair of roof lights? Hardest part would be chroming them after the chop.

Edit- these are on garden trucking. Might be more suitable as it can have the led run through the mount. And if you want you could cap the end like i suggested above.
http://www.gardentrucking.com/detail...D#.WsIFFNCubqA

Thanks Hostile. I've had these in the past, and they are just to big for what I need. PMD also has a work light, it's the same as the turn signal, but with a chrome back. This is not going to beat me. :lol: Quitting is not an option. ;)

Big John

ittigger 04-02-2018 08:55 PM

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Hope you find them!

Where can one find the lights that hang off the left and right of the front bumper?

glorydays24 04-02-2018 11:14 PM

Re: MY NEW GRAND HAULER/KENWORTH BUILD
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ittigger (Post 163448)
Hope you find them!

Where can one find the lights that hang off the left and right of the front bumper?

If you're talking about the lower corners, the King Hauler turn signal housing will work. PMD also has some.

Big John

glorydays24 04-02-2018 11:21 PM

Re: MY NEW GRAND HAULER/KENWORTH BUILD
 
Finally I am making some progress. I love the tie rod, it gives a tighter turning radius, and the shaft between the rear axles looks beefy. I shouldn't have any problem with that little bad boy.:D;):) Here are some pic's.

https://s19.postimg.cc/niim09d8j/100_1100.jpg

https://s19.postimg.cc/kbo2gml2r/100_1101.jpg

https://s19.postimg.cc/bgn864r5f/100_1102.jpg

https://s19.postimg.cc/8zbgyuzj7/100_1103.jpg

Thanks for looking, Big John

skeeter 04-03-2018 01:02 AM

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That tie rod, where did you acquire it? I LOVE it, & want very much to get one like it for my builds.

That jackshaft looks tough. I foresee NO potential problems in that area.

kaptain Jack 04-03-2018 08:13 AM

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Doing good, John.

DrDiff 04-03-2018 12:38 PM

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I would like to get one as well!

Quote:

Originally Posted by skeeter (Post 163462)
That tie rod, where did you acquire it? I LOVE it, & want very much to get one like it for my builds.


glorydays24 04-03-2018 01:21 PM

Re: MY NEW GRAND HAULER/KENWORTH BUILD
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by skeeter (Post 163462)
That tie rod, where did you acquire it? I LOVE it, & want very much to get one like it for my builds.

That jackshaft looks tough. I foresee NO potential problems in that area.


I found this on ebay, and the seller is rrchen2008. Very light, and strong. Happy building!:cool:;):D

Big John

glorydays24 04-03-2018 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kaptain Jack (Post 163471)
Doing good, John.

Thanks brother! :D

Big John


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