MY NEW GRAND HAULER/KENWORTH BUILD

[glorydays24]

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











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]

Are you going to get a rolling chassis going while waiting on those parts?

[glorydays24]

Originally Posted by DrDiff

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]

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

[glorydays24]

Originally Posted by ittigger

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

Yes you did.

[glorydays24]

Well I got started building today, but I didn't achieve much, but it felt good wrenching.





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



Thanks for looking, Big John.

[ittigger]

Nice.

[glorydays24]

Originally Posted by ittigger

Nice.

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

Big John

[frizzen]

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]

Originally Posted by frizzen

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Hostile

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. Quitting is not an option.

Big John

[ittigger]

Hope you find them!

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

[glorydays24]

Originally Posted by ittigger

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]

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. Here are some pic's.









Thanks for looking, Big John

[skeeter]

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]

Doing good, John.

[DrDiff]

I would like to get one as well!

Originally Posted by skeeter

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

[glorydays24]

Originally Posted by skeeter

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!

Big John

[glorydays24]

Originally Posted by kaptain Jack

Doing good, John.

Thanks brother!

Big John