Pete 357 tri-axle dump Finally done!! 1/1/12

[Claus]

Looks super Brian, but that is one strange yellow!

[diddys trucking]

Super looking rig super paint one of the most acurate truck convertion that i have ever seen cant wait to see it finished

[jtroyer06]

Wow Brian that paint looks great, i think i saw a dupliColor can some where in the background? Boy i was gonna load up my airbrush and paint away but after that paint job i wont even other with the airbrush, the old rattle can will do just fine! Jordan

[SmallHaul]

Paint looks great Brian. Can't wait to see all finished.

[Izzy]

nice color choice - fabulous lay down - youve got to hold some classes for us to learn from....

[Brian in PA]

Thanks for all the compliments fellas! I really appreciate it! Jordan please don't let the Duplicolor cans fool you I just use those to hold up what I'm painting. I use a small gravity feed HVLP touch up/jamb gun. The paint is PPG base coat/clear coat. Thanks!

Brian

[androiduk]

Brian , I really dont know what to say about this build , there is so many options; WOW , Beautiful , stunning , amazing , just do not seem enough ! ! ! .

Your attention to detail , your workmanship , your skill is just outstanding from the plasticard cab work to the metal fab of the body.

You are an insperation. I just want to rip king apart now ! ! .

Andy

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Not sure really what to say or what has not been said just like the last 2 trucks you are raising the level of detail and perfection each time. Keep up the outstanding work.

[Espeefan]

I'm not usually a guy to post one liners, but in this case, I'll just say 'sweet'!

[9W Monighan]

Maybe your paint doesn't have SCALE metal flakes Scott and I can't wait to dump coal on that shinny hood Did your 1:1 have that big of a rear window? My buddy in Oakdale just got his cab painted on a Pete he's been restoring new frame up for the past 8-10yrs. He removed the bunk and put a small rear window in. This truck was an old wrecked, Robbin's heavy haul rig w/ 550hp? Cat power and it has 4 axles.
Yesterday I swear I passed your 1:1 triaxle. I noticed asphalt around the tailgate.

[spudd]

fantastic paint!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cant wait to see her all together

[Straywolf]

Originally Posted by Brian in PA

Thanks Mike! The Pete cabs have alot of altering dome. First I extend the cowl out 1/4 inch, during this I also square off the cowl a little. The cabs that were used after the 359's were like this. Then I re-angle the windshield 1/4 in the middle. This is the hardest part. then I raise the roof (dome it) about 1/8th of an inch. If you look at the first page of the thread there are some pics of it there. Thanks!

Brian

Hey Brian thanks for the info I was just sitting here thinking that maybe you should do a video tutorial on the step by step process you do on your Pete Cabs.

I still can't wait to see her finished!!!!

Mike

[FabOne]

Another GREAT job Brian! The paint job is awesome. It really brings out the details. Keep us posted as you assemble it.

-Terry

[bigpipespete]

WOW , what a gorgeous color . Would love to see that in sunlight.

[Stepside]

Looking forward to seeing that green paint stand tall against some stainless and aluminum! :-D

[Brian in PA]

Originally Posted by androiduk

Brian , I really dont know what to say about this build , there is so many options; WOW , Beautiful , stunning , amazing , just do not seem enough ! ! ! .

Thanks!

Your attention to detail , your workmanship , your skill is just outstanding from the plasticard cab work to the metal fab of the body.

You are an insperation. I just want to rip king apart now ! ! .

Andy

Thanks Andy!

Originally Posted by Tamiya Cowboy

Not sure really what to say or what has not been said just like the last 2 trucks you are raising the level of detail and perfection each time. Keep up the outstanding work.

Thanks Paul!

Originally Posted by Espeefan

I'm not usually a guy to post one liners, but in this case, I'll just say 'sweet'!

Originally Posted by 9W Monighan

Maybe your paint doesn't have SCALE metal flakes Scott and I can't wait to dump coal on that shinny hood Did your 1:1 have that big of a rear window? My buddy in Oakdale just got his cab painted on a Pete he's been restoring new frame up for the past 8-10yrs. He removed the bunk and put a small rear window in. This truck was an old wrecked, Robbin's heavy haul rig w/ 550hp? Cat power and it has 4 axles.
Yesterday I swear I passed your 1:1 triaxle. I noticed asphalt around the tailgate.

Actually Steve I had them Scale down the flake. I thought it was pretty cool that they were able to that! They put the smallest flake they had. My1:1 had a window just like that. The later trucks have a wider back window. The Robbins truck, was it green? I know that had a green International or 2.

Originally Posted by spudd

fantastic paint!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cant wait to see her all together

Thanks Spudd!

Originally Posted by Straywolf

Hey Brian thanks for the info I was just sitting here thinking that maybe you should do a video tutorial on the step by step process you do on your Pete Cabs.

I still can't wait to see her finished!!!!

Mike

Thanks Mike! I don't think the vid would work, I would have to beep out all the swearing!

Originally Posted by FabOne

Another GREAT job Brian! The paint job is awesome. It really brings out the details. Keep us posted as you assemble it.

-Terry

thanks Terry!

Originally Posted by bigpipespete

WOW , what a gorgeous color . Would love to see that in sunlight.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Stepside

Looking forward to seeing that green paint stand tall against some stainless and aluminum! :-D

thanks Rod!! Me too!!

[Straywolf]

Originally Posted by Brian in PA

Thanks Mike! I don't think the vid would work, I would have to beep out all the swearing!

I understand completely Brian,there's time's i do the same when something just don't fit right or such, sometimes i can even make a sailor blush


Oh by the way....Is it done yet?

Mike

[Roadmasters]

Cant wait for the next update, your builds always amaze me.

[Snowman]

When this is completed it should be build of the year!

[hammer]

Brian,
That has to be one the sickest tri axles out there coming along real nice can't wait to see the truck complete. I used to drive a freightliner classic XL with that same big dump body type and you nailed it awsome job.

Tony