Custom Kenworth

[dabears]

Been working on this truck for a few months now and its almost ready for final assembly. It is sitting on a new set of rails, Russ's air ride all the way around. Has PMD tanks, PMD front bumper (custom made by ED in STL), Rear bumper made by Russ (i think), Wet kit (for dump trailer) Polished deck plates made by me. It will be running a 55t motor, stock trans, MFU, SS-tronix kit, and custom light board for bumper. Its a wiring nightmare but i got it covered

Had the truck up and running at the St Louis show with the old cab and at that time it looked like this





Since the show added some front air ride


an 8 bag kit (Will be complete as soon as Tylers air bags arrive....)


A pump for the trailer


And a few more wires




More to come....

[rockNmayhem]

Aaron the truck looked great in St. Louis and I cant believe you got that extra circuit board crammed in there. I thought my day cab was a nightmare, that is ridiculous!!!

As for the bags, I should get them out to you this week. The part for my lathe did not show up yesterday like it said it was supposed to so I'm hoping it will be here monday and I can get it installed and back up and running.

By the way you really need to get a video of that front bumper up for everyone to drool at. That was awesome to watch at the show.

Tyler

[dabears]

Ok told ya there was more to come so here it is.

Heres the new cab and front bumper





But its just not "Kenworth" enough so lets fix that
lets start by making the buckets


Same size as the stock one


Yes need the bezel


need to make the bucket part


well need 2


HAHA now the fun part!!! Take pretty painted cab and CUT!!!


Its ok i didnt get hurt!!

with lights


Now thats looking better!!!



Thats it for now....... Im a little farther on the truck but im waiting for a few parts to come in still.... So..... what do ya think???

Oh and the trailer has been completly rebuilt ill go over that next.

[dabears]

Originally Posted by rockNmayhem

Aaron the truck looked great in St. Louis and I cant believe you got that extra circuit board crammed in there. I thought my day cab was a nightmare, that is ridiculous!!!

As for the bags, I should get them out to you this week. The part for my lathe did not show up yesterday like it said it was supposed to so I'm hoping it will be here monday and I can get it installed and back up and running.

By the way you really need to get a video of that front bumper up for everyone to drool at. That was awesome to watch at the show.

Tyler

Hmmmm video you say.. Like this?

http://youtu.be/L3x4rsa5AGc

Sorry dont know how to embed it like travis does.. so just click the link

[rockNmayhem]

YUP a video like that shows the actions very well Aaron. Gotta love all the different options it has.

Tyler

[PROBUILDER1964]

WOW...looking great my friend.....it sure looks better now than when it was in St.Louis !!!! At least now it looks like a real truck huh ? lol love the bumper and headlights....a real nice touch I think !

[PROBUILDER1964]

I tell you what....ive been looking at all you guys work benches in your pics......They look about as cluttered as mine ! lol But as someone said...." a clean work area is a sure sign of a person who has too much time on there hands or a warped mind ?

[dabears]

Originally Posted by PROBUILDER1964

I tell you what....ive been looking at all you guys work benches in your pics......They look about as cluttered as mine ! lol But as someone said...." a clean work area is a sure sign of a person who has too much time on there hands or a warped mind ?

I clean it every now and then! but when im on a project it gets very messy fast!!! see clean



forget to mention here is how its sitting waiting for parts


yep has matching fenders

[glorydays24]

WOW!!! Aaron you weren't kidding, that is a thing of beauty. You did a fantastic job, and great job on the headlights. Very amazing.

Big John

[Mama Sue]

I agree...fantastic job...

[plow jockey]

Truck looks sweet!! Man that grill has a shine almost looks chrome. What kind of light system are you running? Those LEDs are awesome.

[Espeefan]

That looks really nice. I think it just needs a visor, and it will be perfect! If Kit, from Knight Rider was a semi truck, it would have a front bumper like that....

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Aaron that bumper is sweet Ed had that on my tri axle when i bought it from him like 5 or 6 years ago that bumper is sweet looks great on your truck nice work.

Fred Ed built that bumper and either he or a friend of his did the board for it..

[dabears]

Thanks guys I do have A polished visor for it just have not put it on. And yes the grill was chromed looks way better that way!

[Supermario]

The KW looks spectacular Aaron I like the paint scheme, grill, bumper...all of it! you've done another nice job of making the right choices of the right stuff in the right place. Very nice.

I promise I will never complain about my wiring nightmare after seeing the birds nest of wiring you have to deal with this is not a truck you want to remove the body on a daily basis eh? lol
Trailer looks sweet, can't wait for updates. How long is it by the way?

Mario

[dmess62]

Truck looks sweet. But I really like the dump trailer where d you come across it

[dabears]

Originally Posted by glorydays24

WOW!!! Aaron you weren't kidding, that is a thing of beauty. You did a fantastic job, and great job on the headlights. Very amazing.

Big John

Thanks Buddy!

Originally Posted by Mama Sue

I agree...fantastic job...

Thank you

Originally Posted by plow jockey

Truck looks sweet!! Man that grill has a shine almost looks chrome. What kind of light system are you running? Those LEDs are awesome.

The grill was chromed good eye. the headlights are from a supplier i buy in bulk from i love them!! The bumper ones Ed did so im not too sure.

Originally Posted by Espeefan

That looks really nice. I think it just needs a visor, and it will be perfect! If Kit, from Knight Rider was a semi truck, it would have a front bumper like that....

It has a polished visor just havnt mounted it yet.

Originally Posted by Tamiya Cowboy

Aaron that bumper is sweet Ed had that on my tri axle when i bought it from him like 5 or 6 years ago that bumper is sweet looks great on your truck nice work.

Fred Ed built that bumper and either he or a friend of his did the board for it..

Yea i love this bumper!! Its fun and really different. One thing i hope to do is use battle switches or a pico switch to control it from the TX. Should be able to make it work, it'll only mean a few more wires haha

Originally Posted by sharkey

its a fabulous build Aaron, sweet work my friend

Thank you!

Originally Posted by Supermario

The KW looks spectacular Aaron I like the paint scheme, grill, bumper...all of it! you've done another nice job of making the right choices of the right stuff in the right place. Very nice.

I promise I will never complain about my wiring nightmare after seeing the birds nest of wiring you have to deal with this is not a truck you want to remove the body on a daily basis eh? lol
Trailer looks sweet, can't wait for updates. How long is it by the way?

Mario

Thanks Mario! Yea there are a lot of wires!! It'll have 2 batteries in there too. BUT ill be adding charging ports as that cab will NOT be removed on a daily basis or hopefully ever!! The trailer is 32" long And the top sits 10" tall ill post pics for ya. And ya dont complain about wires!!!! Did i mention that i will be putting the seats and dash in it keeping the windows clear?

Originally Posted by dmess62

Truck looks sweet. But I really like the dump trailer where d you come across it

I found it at a garage sale for $1 HAHA J/K It has made its way through a few hands.

Ok here are a few more pics of the trailer


As with everything i took it all apart!!


Ed helped me at st louis to fix the rear latch so i followed his advice when i got back and re did the whole rear latch with a better hold (ED Big Thanks for all your help!!!)


Here she is all shiney

Even added some fingerprints (gotta re polish the sides)



Heres the lift setup has a 5 stage cylinder


Gets 22" of lift (Just put on my orange truck to level trailer, had to brace it as i have no wet kit on that truck)




Hope that answers some of the trailer questions i hope to have a video of it lifting by the end of the week

Again big thanks to Ed, and J.D for the help at St louis!!

[dmess62]

$1 I need to hit up the garage sales up in your neck of the woods. Lol looks like Brian n pa' s old one after seeing more pics. Anyway looks good

[Stickman]

Love that trailer! Is that a 35 or 40 footer? It's just what I hope to get someday.

[Brian in PA]

Lookin good Aaron! Its nice to see a cylinder back under her! The dump angle looks great too. although some were skeptical of it working. Ed and I new it would!