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Old 03-09-2013, 12:48 PM
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Hello all, My name is Darwin and I am from Seattle, Wa. I built my tuck in 2006, finished everything except I needed a longer drive shaft. Life happened and my truck sat on the shelf for 6 years. Truck is now done and I just built this trailer for it. I have always wanted to do custom building of trailers so I thought why not now. I developed this modular suspension system which will make it easier on future builds, not having to search for axles etc. I now make my own. Love looking at all the forum posts and pics! Good day, Darwin

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Old 03-09-2013, 12:51 PM
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That is a great looking flatbed
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Old 03-09-2013, 12:55 PM
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Beautiful truck and trailer, love when people blend Wedico sleeper on King Haulers, really captures the Peterbilt look.
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Old 03-09-2013, 01:13 PM
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Thanks for the compliments guys!

Yes, on the truck some of the mods were the Wedico sleeper, I also lengthened hood and moved front axle forward, also cut and remolded front fenders in correct place and style. The frame was lengthened and a curb window was installed in pass. door.

I enjoyed the build but my main reason for building the truck was so I could build a trailer and have something to pull it with! I have spent many years around lumber flatbeds , driving them, loading/unloading them so that is where my interest lies.

Ready to start on trailer #2 now.
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Old 03-09-2013, 01:47 PM
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Men is a beauty nice and clean , excellent job
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Outstanding! Something to be very proud of. Nice work.
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Old 03-09-2013, 02:04 PM
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Love the trailer.....
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Old 03-09-2013, 02:43 PM
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trailer and truck look great nice work on them both.
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Old 03-09-2013, 03:03 PM
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That is a very nice combo you have there. I like the way u built the trailer....
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Old 03-09-2013, 04:05 PM
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Welcome aboard!
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Sharp looking truck and trailer, and I love the trailer suspension. Great job buddy.

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Welcome to the forum, Darwin. There are a lot of great people here to make friends with and a wealth of knowledge on the site.

I like what you did with the whole unit. That is a Master Build.

If you have any tips about how to make the curb window, I'd appreciate it.
I've wanted to install one in to a couple of my trucks, but I'm at a loss as to how to make it come out that nice.

The trailer suspension is also very nice. If you have more photo's, please post them.

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Love the whole combo, trailer is awesome. Great job on both. I need a trailer like that to add to my fleet.
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That's a great looking truck and trailer combo! Both are nothing short of beautiful. You'll fit right in here! There are a ton of good looking trucks and trailers being built. Good to have yours here too. Welcome to the forum!
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I'm sure I've seen this trk posted before, way back when... was your username narcop on garden trucking forums?

Beautiful workmanship Darwin.
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Old 03-09-2013, 06:48 PM
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As said before, beautiful combo. What did you use for the decking on the trailer? Really looks the part.
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Ever think of building and selling the flatbeds or suspension?
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Old 03-10-2013, 05:51 AM
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Nice tractor and trailer,nice trailer air ride suspension
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Darwin this looks very good it is a very clean looking rid you should be proud of it. Ed
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Old 03-10-2013, 09:22 AM
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I'm sure I've seen this trk posted before, way back when... was your username narcop on garden trucking forums?

Beautiful workmanship Darwin.
No my name wasn't narcop, but I was on the garden trucking forum and posted my truck on it while I was building it and then when it was finished. Good memory!!
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