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Biggus' King Hauler
I had a truck a few years ago but now in ownership of the missus a Knight Hauler she also has a Scania 470 and an Aeromax. We attend some shows/meets in uk, and whilst at the Oswestry Truckfest I found a truck I really liked and told her that sometime in the future I would like to build something along those lines. She surprised me on Christmas Day with a King Hauler and so the build began its also what got me back here.
This is the truck that Im using for inspiration. My skills dont match what I see on her so am only posting when I feel reasonably happy with results. Shell has been painted UltraMarine Blue with satin black roof. Bumper was made by a mate from folded aluminium, Visor is from Stepside (cheers chap, once truck is finished and have a good photo will post in your section), the stacks I made myself from aluminium tube but I plan on making a bigger pair. I do have an MFU to fit, still need a rear plate for lights and have a few bits from garden trucking. I also have a pair of fenders from Stylin N Profilin on order. Thought I would also post a photo of the spray booth I used, temp set up on bonnet of a 1965 Datsun Fairlady. Oh and sorry for poor photos, makes truck look a little washed out. Last edited by biggusditchus; 01-25-2012 at 05:30 PM. |
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Looking good! The color scheme is great!
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This is a photo without a flash as you can see its a bit dark but like the look...
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I like the looks without all the shiny stuff. Looks cool so far and keep us updated.
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that is my style i love all the black accessories. sweet ride!!
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Looks great Rich you are on the right path it will be killer looking when finished.
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Picture #1, WOW, those are some really big "Stove Pipe's"! Great start.
Cheer's, Neil. |
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i like the skull emblem where did you get it ,oh and by the way the truck is awesome and so is your build .
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Thanks for comments..
@ 1985 kenworth the skull emblem on grille I bought of ebay for just £1 plus postage and it started life as a charm for a bracelet (advertised as emo goth ) I removed the bones from behind skull and the little eyelet at the top and it does the job I want it for just right. |
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nice rig!
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When it comes to cars (1:1), I always prefer the dechromed look but on trucks, I love to see the chrome piled on, the more the better. However, this is the first time I have ever seen a rig dechromed and I really, really like it. Well done, great build, quite unique and looks amazing. Clever idea for the skull too. Pop up some more pics of it all finished.
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Would look good with black chrome wheels on it....
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Due to my ability to cut anything straight, I had a top plate made to cover top of chassis by a mate, I can also mount the 5th wheel direct to this so I dont need the ugly plastic plate. He also made me a license/light plate for rear out of same aluminium sheet, will be giving them a few coats of satin black.
Photos are a little better and help to show colour of truck. Last edited by biggusditchus; 01-30-2012 at 01:03 PM. |
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Hi, if you want a quick and easy way to de chrome the wheels just pop them in a plastic bad and then cover them in the cheap spray oven cleaner and a couple if hours later you have bare plastic rims :-)
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Thanks for tip chap but at moment I plan to leave them chromed.
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Rich The truck is really looking great man nice work..
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Looks great!
I have also thought of blacking out a lot of parts to build a work truck - chrome is great, but for a real life, day-to-day utility truck, black is more often what you get. |
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Yet more washed out pics but wanted to show the progress, parts painted 5th wheel mounted. A mate of mine made up the plates that mount in front of the air cleaner.
I have started to sort the MFU but not sorted space for the vibration unit (may just do without) |
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She sure is sharp looking Rich nice work..
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