Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW. "GETTING THERE"

[Exthood359]

Here you go buddy some shoots to work with of TL's A car.

I also threw a few other shoots in for you one you asked about and one of me to say HI.......

LOOKS LARGE....

Wade

[petermoblin]

Sweet looking rides, I like the International Transport trucks. Wade, does your truck have pete suspension on it?

[Exthood359]

Yes it does.......

That was the thing to do in the early 80's was put a better riding suspension under the truck.

My truck was a glider when new. The owner put in a V12 detroit and Pete air ride.

[hougie]

Do you pull on that hitch pin or push it to make it work?

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Originally Posted by hougie

Do you pull on that hitch pin or push it to make it work?

You push on it.

[tbtrucking104customs]

Originally Posted by Tamiya Cowboy

You push on it.

Is he talking about the trucks fifth wheel? If so yea you can push it in are pull it out. How it was set up on our trucks we had.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Originally Posted by tbtrucking104customs

Is he talking about the trucks fifth wheel? If so yea you can push it in are pull it out. How it was set up on our trucks we had.

No I understand and that is what I am saying you push down on the lever I put on the 5th it does not pull in and out..

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Ok getting somewhere again with the A Model got the test steps made for it.. I built them out of 1/4 plastic and .80 plastic and plastic tread plate. I still have to make the lower step but here is how they look so far even thou these are just proto types I am still going to repaint them and make them look the best I can till I get the new ones.

[DieselKid]

Looks awesome Paul! Nailed the look to a tee!

-Alex

[sneaky-pete]

The steps look great Paul......way better than the monogram steps on mine.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Originally Posted by DieselKid

Looks awesome Paul! Nailed the look to a tee!

-Alex

Originally Posted by sneaky-pete

The steps look great Paul......way better than the monogram steps on mine.

Thanks guys and thanks Troy for letting me barrow you're step to scale it out I'll be sending mine to Russ to have them milled out after I make the lower step.

[BRICKNICK]

Originally Posted by Tamiya Cowboy

Thanks guys and thanks Troy for letting me barrow you're step to scale it out I'll be sending mine to Russ to have them milled out after I make the lower step.

The steps look awesome, so does this mean Russ is gonna be selling kw steps now? LOL

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Sweet deal Ill get with him let him know i need a set too..

[BRICKNICK]

Well I heard ill be number three on the list for a set of those steps in Jan/Feb. LOL

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Originally Posted by BRICKNICK

Well I heard ill be number three on the list for a set of those steps in Jan/Feb. LOL

Sounds good Nick they are going to be nice to have..


Started breaking down the A model to get the frame painted and back together this week.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

well got the steps finished and the frame all painted and back together so here is a bunch a picks.














Still got lots to do need to get the tranny painted and finish the door handles and some body work but then it will be ready for paint and then all the wiring and MFU and lights..

[plow jockey]

Paul you done a great job on those steps. I love that red frame, it really pops! Can't wait to see the cab painted.

[Espeefan]

Oh, that cab is looking really nice Paul! Those Kenworth style fuel tank mounts - may ask where you got them? I thought Russ was making those, but I've never seen any mention of them in his vendor section.

[woodhog]

looks really good can't wait to see her done!

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Originally Posted by sharkey

my god, that is sweet! just ordeing a load of parts from Ric at Garden Trucking, ive decided not to do a daycab, so ive got 3 inch extensions, 2 polished aluminum 105mm tanks and straps, fender blinker lights, under step lights, under sleeper lights, aluminum vortex air cleaners, 8 inch bull pipes, single head lights, universal driveshaft with hanger bearing, texas square bumper and 16 led's so far lol, just waiting on Brian for conformation on the grills

Originally Posted by sharkey

Oh and stylin n profilin' for the Pete front fenders

That is going to be a great build can't wait to see you start that.

Originally Posted by plow jockey

Paul you done a great job on those steps. I love that red frame, it really pops! Can't wait to see the cab painted.

Thanks much Fred I'm getting close now.

Originally Posted by Espeefan

Oh, that cab is looking really nice Paul! Those Kenworth style fuel tank mounts - may ask where you got them? I thought Russ was making those, but I've never seen any mention of them in his vendor section.

Thanks Alot Nate the Kw tank brackets came from Russ at the bone yard.

Originally Posted by woodhog

looks really good can't wait to see her done!

Thanks Wood Hog