Bill Signs trucking truck...not excactly...

[glorydays24]

Well I started back on the cab with more body work. I got the back wall cut out for the insert, and made the pieces that go right behind the hood on the bottom of the cab.
Now a question. What could I use for the gasket around the insert and the back window?







Thanx for looking, Big John

[glorydays24]

It's been a little while since I posted anything on this truck, so here it goes.
Since I modified knight hauler boxes between the rear fenders, I figured I would mod a couple more into a different style of peterbilt box/step combo. And if I have enough material, i'm thinking on replacing the steps on the fuel tanks.
Here are some pic's of what i'm shooting for. Let me know what you think.









Thanx for looking, Big John

[TRUCKMAKER]

Every thing your doin' is looking real good Big John, can't wait to see it done hooked to the jeep (tri-axle dolly) and drop deck, with a monster machine hanging off the the sides!

[russisloud]

big john, your new build is going to look great when its rolling

[glorydays24]

Originally Posted by russisloud

big john, your new build is going to look great when its rolling

Thank you Russ i'm sendind a pm.

Big John

[Bsorenson79]

Your build is awsome!! I'm always looking forward to more updates.

[glorydays24]

Originally Posted by Bsorenson79

Your build is awsome!! I'm always looking forward to more updates.

Thank you Bsorenson, i'm slowly getting there.

Big John

[glorydays24]

Have a small update, but no pic's...yet. I have some more of Russ's air ride coming, and when I get them, i'll get them mounted on the truck with the toolbox's/fender's combo mounted. I'm getting back into the swing of things. Stay tuned, and thanx for looking.

Big John

[Espeefan]

Big John, your making good headway! I really think you've got a great looking jeep/dolly! That turned out really nice. The truck is coming along too. Take your time and enjoy the build. I find I make the best progress when I get into the mood and groove. As for windows and gaskets, I've made gaskets out of thinner styrene, and framed window cut-outs in doors and cab walls. What you do is make the gasket smaller in size, so when glued over the window opening, it frames the window, so to speak, and gives you a shoulder and an edge for the glass to sit inside.

So as not to derail your build thread, you can check out this link to see what I mean about the window gaskets and such. http://www.rctruckandconstruction.co...ead.php?t=3546

[glorydays24]

Originally Posted by Espeefan

Big John, your making good headway! I really think you've got a great looking jeep/dolly! That turned out really nice. The truck is coming along too. Take your time and enjoy the build. I find I make the best progress when I get into the mood and groove. As for windows and gaskets, I've made gaskets out of thinner styrene, and framed window cut-outs in doors and cab walls. What you do is make the gasket smaller in size, so when glued over the window opening, it frames the window, so to speak, and gives you a shoulder and an edge for the glass to sit inside.

So as not to derail your build thread, you can check out this link to see what I mean about the window gaskets and such. http://www.rctruckandconstruction.co...ead.php?t=3546

Thank you Nathan for the compliment. I am enjoying this build. The idea of using thin styrene for gaskets is a great idea...I make a lot of things harder than they have to be sometimes.

Thanx buddy, Big John

[firefighter-1177]

So heres a thought on a trailer... what about a polished aluminum flatbed maybe with some paint accents in there to match the truck, and then between the spread axle on the trailer a toolbox like the ones on the rig. Just a thought, take it or leave it. If only you had a good flatbed trailer. Lmao!

[glorydays24]

Originally Posted by firefighter-1177

So heres a thought on a trailer... what about a polished aluminum flatbed maybe with some paint accents in there to match the truck, and then between the spread axle on the trailer a toolbox like the ones on the rig. Just a thought, take it or leave it. If only you had a good flatbed trailer. Lmao!

LMAO to Ken. I'm planning on putting the flatbed behind my scania. But now the tool box/fender combo is on my mind. Great minds think alike.

Big John

[dabears]

Love the toolboxes! Your a great builder! Can't wait to see more

[glorydays24]

Originally Posted by dabears

Love the toolboxes! Your a great builder! Can't wait to see more

Thank you so much that means a lot.

Big John

[hvy 1ton]

Just found this thread. Probably a bit late, but there are some good shots of Papa Clyde here.

[glorydays24]

Originally Posted by hvy 1ton

Just found this thread. Probably a bit late, but there are some good shots of Papa Clyde here.

Thanx for the thread hvy 1ton. I've never seen those pic's before, but I do like the octagon pipes and breathers, and i'm sure I could have one of the vendors make some. I also love the grill, but having just one made out of aluminum would probably be a small fortune. But maybe I could work with a king hauler grill and see what I could do. Papa Clyde look's good

Big John

[hvy 1ton]

Yep it does look good. Hands down my favorite Pete. The grill, bumper and double squares give it a unique look. I'm not a huge fan of the octagonal cleaners, but the pipes are sweet just because of the technical difficultly. The rumor is its packing a kta-1150 under the hood. The phrase more power than god comes to mind.

[glorydays24]

Originally Posted by hvy 1ton

Yep it does look good. Hands down my favorite Pete. The grill, bumper and double squares give it a unique look. I'm not a huge fan of the octagonal cleaners, but the pipes are sweet just because of the technical difficultly. The rumor is its packing a kta-1150 under the hood. The phrase more power than god comes to mind.

I don't know a lot about diesel's, but it sounds like "PAPA CLYDE" is ready for anything.

Big John

[Pubtrucker_Germany]

Hi John,

there is only one I can say: WOW
Great job

[glorydays24]

Originally Posted by Pubtrucker_Germany

Hi John,

there is only one I can say: WOW
Great job

Thank you so much I'm trying boss, im trying.

Big John