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So with the disappointment of the King Worth Project, and the other Semi projects I have, I thought it was time to go another direction with this one...
So I sanded and filled the imperfections in the body. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Now for my inspiration. I was heading back from one of my trips and a convoy of these went by. I did everything I could to get pictures to remind me of them... So here is what I got. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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That's a huge change... keep us updated...
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Got to work on this for a little.
This was a big day...time to make the cut... :confused0068: ![]() Start marking the cuts ![]() Making sure I have thought of everything before I separate the halves ![]() Without having a band saw or metal chop saw (Yet), I decided to use the edge of my vice as at guide with the hacksaw ![]() Not too shabby, considering. ![]() Two pieces is now Six. ![]() Next was to get the fuel tank shortened to fit under the cab on the passenger side. More cutting. ![]() ![]() Any suggestions on how to connect the two halves of the chassis rails? Braze? Patch?
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Hi, whats the problem? You can glue them.
The chrome parts: put them overnight into drain cleaner (gel) and the chrome is away, perhaps you know this.
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Thanks...
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I would make a plate to join the halves together.
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That is what I am doing...I think it's called Fish Plate. Something that they do in real rigs????
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Buy blank rails from one of the vendors and use your parts as a template as where to drill the holes. End up with perfect one piece custom rails for not that much money.
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Just kidding, I knew that. Thanks.
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nice build ,you even got the right colour as what you show in the photos of the real trucks
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So my Laptop died and is heading to Cali to be fixed so I am doing this with my phone... Yikes...
The chassis was sent out to be shortened by a custom Semi Builder then heading to the Powdercoater (MAK Coatings) with the wheels to be done. Hoping that something that I special ordered comes in soon so I can add it to this build. With it all torn down, it was time to shoot the other parts... First I dragged that tranny in the paint booth and shot it with a primer especially for this use. ![]() After that cured for 48 hours, I began to lay on the color. Here it is done....needed a fork lift to move it. Had to borrow one...but will be looking to buy one soon. ![]() While the fork lift was there, I lifted the rear tandem rack into the booth to shoot it...primer then paint. ![]() Was able to get it to the garage before they came to pick up the lift. ![]() ![]() Now it's waiting for the chassis and other parts...and if my buddy comes through with the other part...this will be one wicked rig.
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looks great that color looks perfect.
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Thanks...I'm trying to get this one done for the ECMT Show in March. Time is not on my side.
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Came home from work today to find this in my garage...
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Wow - somebody likes you.
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Only issue I have right now is the rear axle is wider than the stock...
Any suggestions on how to remedy this?? Really want to use this PTO axle.
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Hey crawler I've got one of these military freightliners at my work if you ever need pics or a quick measurement, just let me know n if I can help you out I will.
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I have a feeling I'm going to have three paperweights. ![]()
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Nice build!
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unfortunately I don't think there is a remedy for it.... a few people have had that issue. unless you make the rears super singles or something I don't see a way to correct it other then having a wider stance?
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