KW Daycab "Pipe Dream"

[JDH429]

Semi Tractor so you can then later pull a dump trailer for sure. Cant get enough of builds like this one. nice work.

[Bigrigger]

Originally Posted by JDH429

Semi Tractor so you can then later pull a dump trailer for sure. Cant get enough of builds like this one. nice work.

Thanks man, I appreciate it. I like that idea too; because of what you said, and because it can easily be converted to a dump truck later if I want to. Hopefully, I can get another update up this weekend.

[dabears]

Well you could have both.... the way Travis did my blue dump is 8 screws unbolt the screwdrive unplug a few wires and ake the bucket and screwdrive right off and put a 5th wheel on. Best of both worlds plus if i want to put it on a different truck i can just by moving the electronics into that one.

[Bigrigger]

UPDATE!

It has been a while since I have updated this project, mainly due to slowly moving for about 2 weeks. I finally got the workbench put in today, and I found a little time to update the status of the build, and here it is:

I recently got some parts for the truck to help get me motivated to keep building (body work gets really tedious and boring). So let's have a little run-through.

I found this while browsing Craigslist:



This is a used TLT axle; I got this axle, a TLT straight axle, and an aluminum servo-mounting plate for $20!

Here is the workbench as it stands, still a lot to do, but I like the clean look; it only lasts for so long...



"But wait! What's in the box?!" Oh, you saw that?



I think these will look just fine on the rig!



These things came all the way from Hong Kong in only a few days, and I used the cheapest shipping! I had been looking into PMD's tires for a while, until I found these. They are a much better price than PMD's tires, and I think they look better, too!

So, here is the project as of today:



"Pipe Dream" has 10 new tires and a 6x6 conversion to look forward to! (Hopefully!)

I hope to have another update this weekend!

Stay tuned...

[Bigrigger]

UPDATE 3/26

I'm getting lonely here, posting with myself...

So here is something to post about:

I finally got the tires mounted after a fruitless weekend, and they are looking great! They smelled a little fishy coming out of the packages...

They are considerably bigger than the Tamiya tires, but fit just fine!
Here is a size comparison:


And a look at tread patterns:




Here they are mounted up!


The standard Tamiya ones:


On-road/ off-road look:


Rear tires:


In this shot we can see how the tire size difference between front and rears affects the chassis angle:


So I fixed that little issue...


Pictures of the chassis:




The TLT axle is still here, and anxious to become a part of this truck!




Now, the moment we've all been waiting for! A mock-up! This is something to behold:














Yeah, I went a little crazy with the camera, but it was too hard not to!

I have next week off, so expect another update then! I hope this gives you guys something to post about!

Let me know what you think! Any feedback is appreciated!

Stay tuned...

[Claus]

King Haulers always look good as day cabs!

[YoungGunz]

This is a nice start! I really like the aggressive look of the tires. Are the new tires a similar material as the stock ones? Just wondering if they are a harder material or are they comparable?

[Diesel Demond]

keep hittin the pipe i need more! looks like a work horse so far!

[Stuff]

I like the treads!!

[Mama Sue]

Lookin pretty sweet. I love the tires....

[Kaf343]

Looking good, that's going to be sweet with the TLT up front and the tires add the all wheel drive look to it, nice so far. Looking forward to seeing more progress.

[Bigrigger]

Originally Posted by Claus

King Haulers always look good as day cabs!

Thanks Claus! I couldn't agree more!

Originally Posted by YoungGunz

This is a nice start! I really like the aggressive look of the tires. Are the new tires a similar material as the stock ones? Just wondering if they are a harder material or are they comparable?

Thanks YoungGunz! They are made of a harder compound, and they seem to be stickier as well. They will be able to take a lot of punishment.

Originally Posted by Diesel Demond

keep hittin the pipe i need more! looks like a work horse so far!

Thanks Diesel Demond! I will keep pumping out the updates best I can! There will be plenty of pics, too! A work horse is what I'm going for!

Originally Posted by oztruck

Slow and steady, looking good. keep the photos coming.

Chris

Really slow and steady! Thanks Chris, I will post tons of pics!

Originally Posted by Stuff

I like the treads!!

Thanks Stuff! I like them a lot, too!

Originally Posted by Mama Sue

Lookin pretty sweet. I love the tires....

Thanks Mama Sue! So far, the tires are about all that you can tell is different!

Originally Posted by Kaf343

Looking good, that's going to be sweet with the TLT up front and the tires add the all wheel drive look to it, nice so far. Looking forward to seeing more progress.

Thanks Kaf! I can't wait to get to work this weekend! The TLT conversion is a whole other issue in of itself! It'll be fun, but that is going to be a heck of a bridge to cross!

Next update coming in about 2 days!

Stay tuned...

[FATBOY]

I been veiwing this build for about the past week, prior to joining the site. Really like the idea of the front fenders. Im prolly gonna borrow this idea myself for when I start my first build.

[Bigrigger]

Originally Posted by FATBOY

I been veiwing this build for about the past week, prior to joining the site. Really like the idea of the front fenders. Im prolly gonna borrow this idea myself for when I start my first build.

You have my permission! (It looks good, by the way)

[Bigrigger]

UPDATE 4/8

Better late than never?

Well, I finally found some time last weekend to work on my truck, and I decided enough was enough. I bit the bullet, and started hacking up some styrene to fill in the sides of the hood (I say "hack", because it wasn't exactly a science, or precise!) Anyway, I figure I can sand and putty my way out of an OCD breakdown!

Here is where I filled in the hood:







And I had to do a little mock-up! Keep in mind that this isn't how it will look when it is done, I still need to shift the front of the fenders up a bit to give it a lower position, and fit the bumper.









Finally, the aftermath of the horrific styrene-cutting sttempt!



Do any of those bits look squared? Nope.

More to come soon! I won't give any dates, because I know I can't keep it!

Looking less and less like a pipe dream...

[Espeefan]

I like the new tires! You might not think your cuts are straight or square, but your styrene work looks great to me. Keep it up!

[RodneyO]

I like this idea for fenders.Gonna try this on my truck.Wanted to know how/what you use to attach them to the body.I've been using a two part epoxy to attach a lot of parts on my truck.Can't wait to see this build when it's done.

[Grainfarmer]

Nice conversion! Looks great...

[Bigrigger]

Originally Posted by Espeefan

I like the new tires! You might not think your cuts are straight or square, but your styrene work looks great to me. Keep it up!

Thanks Nathan! That means a lot coming from an expert builder like yourself!

Originally Posted by RodneyO

I like this idea for fenders.Gonna try this on my truck.Wanted to know how/what you use to attach them to the body.I've been using a two part epoxy to attach a lot of parts on my truck.Can't wait to see this build when it's done.

Thanks! I use Loctite Professional super glue, as it tends to hold up really well. Also, a lot of bracing with styrene.

Originally Posted by Grainfarmer

Nice conversion! Looks great...

Thanks, I should really get back to this...

I might have mentioned this before, but the build is on hold because I've been searching for my filler. I finally cracked, and I ordered some, which should be here soon.

[Bigrigger]

Putty is here!

After a couple weeks and and a tracking system as accurate as a upside-down boar trying to snipe a dime through a cornfield... visualize that!

...my putty has arrived!


It just got here, and I will probably have time to work on the truck this week!
I'll let you know as soon as I get something done on the truck!

Keep it locked...