Custom Pete

[fhhhstix]

I am finally going to do a Pete. Here is the truck I am using for the inspiration.



I will be using this new set of frame rails I got from Steve.







I have some other parts coming from Steve and a new king hauler kit ordered from my LHS.

Travis

[dabears]

Those rails look sweet!!! I like 'em!!
About time you start this truck Travis!! Cant wait to see it come along!!

[Dairyland Trucker]

I am waiting to see how you do the outlaw style front fenders looks like you have a great start Travis can't wait to see the next steps...

[fhhhstix]

Originally Posted by dabears

Those rails look sweet!!! I like 'em!!
About time you start this truck Travis!! Cant wait to see it come along!!

Originally Posted by Dairyland Trucker

I am waiting to see how you do the outlaw style front fenders looks like you have a great start Travis can't wait to see the next steps...

Thanks guys, I started on the air ride today. Here are some pics of today's progress.



















Thanks
Travis

[Dreamweaver]

Lookin good Travis

[dabears]

im liking that suspension!!!

[dmess62]

Now that's something completely different. I like it. Great start

[TRUCKMAKER]

Nice start Travis, I like the spring hangers, are the spring leaves cut out of steer springs or did you form them?

[fhhhstix]

Originally Posted by Dreamweaver

Lookin good Travis

Originally Posted by dabears

im liking that suspension!!!

Originally Posted by dmess62

Now that's something completely different. I like it. Great start

Originally Posted by TRUCKMAKER

Nice start Travis, I like the spring hangers, are the spring leaves cut out of steer springs or did you form them?

Thanks guys for the comments.

The spring leaves are from a Juggernaut. I cut out the center pin and removed the other two leaves then drilled the hole out to 3mm. Since these leaves are longer than the semi leaves I used the center hole in the leaf as the rear axle mount hole and drilled the other closer to the eye of the leaf.

I decided the front suspension needed to be a little different to so I made the hangers for it as well. Being a Pete and needing to move the axle forward I put the spring mount hole in the front of the new brackets. I also made the bracket wide enough so I did not need the plastic spacers the stock suspension uses. I also bushed all of the holes with a brass bushing so I have a replaceable wear item instead of having to make new parts later. Well enough chit chat here are some pics.





















Thanks for looking.
Travis

[1985 kenworth]

nice work so far travis...must be cool to have your own machinery to build whatever you want...i gotta get me some of that

[Izzy]

Buddy - your machining keeps getting better and better ..... realy nice work on those hangers and such. I like!

[fhhhstix]

Originally Posted by 1985 kenworth

nice work so far travis...must be cool to have your own machinery to build whatever you want...i gotta get me some of that

Originally Posted by Izzy

Buddy - your machining keeps getting better and better ..... realy nice work on those hangers and such. I like!

Thanks guys I keep working at it. I definitely think these fancy frame rails deserve some better parts mounted to them.

Travis

[Mama Sue]

I can hardly wait to see it finish. Wow!

[fhhhstix]

Originally Posted by Mama Sue

I can hardly wait to see it finish. Wow!

Thanks Sue, it may take me a while but I will get there.



Here are some update pics. The suspension is mounted and almost done. I was also able to get the CAT engine and the trans mounted . Well good thing it is a Highway truck because once the engine and trans were mounted, I now have almost no ground clearance. The front bumper should help plow the way so the trans doesn't drag. I also milled out a new front crossmember/engine mount/ bumper mount.






















Thanks for looking.
Travis

[SmallHaul]

Your suspension design looks good. Nice machining work too.

[Straywolf]

Wow i truly enjoy everyone's work here on and the and this build look's like it's going excellent!! Keep up the great work and i can't wait to see more pic's of this build. Excellent work sir.

Mike

[CustomRCmodels]

Originally Posted by fhhhstix

Thanks for looking.
Travis

Very cool Catman !
so ... you got a gear-motor inside that CAT engine ?

[tc1cat]

You are correct, Willy. Plus it is a very small gear motor
I must agree with Izzy and PFB, Travis. You are getting much better at machining and what a difference a couple of days make. All I remember was some fancy frame rails and some raw machined parts on Sat.

Might have a package headed your way Friday

[JAMMER]

Travis your looking good. Got a nice start, keep up the good work. Ed

[pigeonfarmboy]

You use a tumbler for the mounts? Look great since I saw them only yesterday!