My first semi build thread

[Just_Build_It]

Tried to edit my last post to add this but can't figure it out on my phone with the search option at the treatment facility all day for the past few days getting this infusion.

I'm pretty nervous about the first cuts I have to do to remove the headlights on the fenders to I can get started on the body while I'm stuck on the couch recovering from a medical treatment that is wiping out my immune system. Shouldn't be too long before I can get to the good stuff, I.e paint prep, light install, cabin decor and all that jazz.

[Just_Build_It]

Began on the light housings removal. I can't really see the point in buying a whole new set of fenders when I have everything to fill small gaps.

I'll post another when they are filled and ready to move onto the next body modification.
Thanks for looking!

[frizzen]

Looks like a good start.

We love stuff with too many LEDs!

The board only allows edits for 20 min after the post is submitted.

[Just_Build_It]

Originally Posted by bigford

the stock fenders are more Kenworth shape with or with out the headlight buckets
peterbilt fenders have a step down filler panel between the fender and hood side
blue truck is a stock KH hood black is a 3d printed 379

I would like to as close to possible to a 379 Pete and I would also be happy to give the look at first glance. I might see what I can do about that step down. Thanks for pointing that out, it's a small yet big detail I missed while studying the 379. Now I have the cab infront of me I'm learning more about what needs to be changed.

Originally Posted by Claus

It depends on how Peterbilt correct you want to be but a printed hood also has the front axle moved forward, the King Hauler front axle is back, not at all like a 379. A printed hood also has the skirts behind the fenders. Of corse all of this can be changed on a stock hood but a printed hood makes it easier. My truck is still far from perfect.

If I do anything more to the hood I might add ribs across the top and give it hinges to fold up. I don't think I want to move the axle forward just yet but we all know things always change in this hobby.

Originally Posted by frizzen

Looks like a good start.

We love stuff with too many LEDs!

The board only allows edits for 20 min after the post is submitted.

Thank you, I'll be adding UV leds to go with the paint scheme so when they are lit it won't be gentle on the retinas. Hashtag "Retinal Destruction" but I might tone down the brightness a little so I won't have to wear eye protection while operating.

Ah that makes sense with the editing now. I know I edited once before so I was just baffled why I couldn't do it again. I don't like bumping my own threads to add stuff I forgot or just decided to add more information that may not be necessarily warranted for a thread bump.