"SLUMLORD" pic's...finally

[glorydays24]

BRICKNICK, thanx for the pic's. That is a good looking KW, and I love the old school trucks. I will definintley be adding some lenght.

[glorydays24]

Originally Posted by Dreamweaver

I think that is exactly what ya want to do.. Make sure you put it BETWEEN the rails and not over the top.

~Mike~

For sure, for sure Mike...that is the way to go.

Big John

[glorydays24]

Originally Posted by fyrbuilder

That is an awesome paint job on the cab....and for my two cents worth I also like the idea of the stretched frame, adding some stainless to the cab....and the scrollwork on the frame rails would really set this off! Very nice work on it so far though...

OK frybuilder, first thing thanx for the compliments. Now if I do decide to do some scroll work on the frame, the trailer frame will have to match. My hands aren't real steady, so I will have hit up one of our master painters for this job...hint, hint...

Big John

[glorydays24]

OK guy's and gal's, I have two sets of fenders coming from John aka S&P for the truck and trailer.
And I am getting a set of rails 4" longer than stock from FGD.
And last, but not least, ih builder, Steve is making an amazing bumper for the truck.

When I get these parts, I will take more pic's.
It's a long and slow process, but I should be ready for Indy in 2012

Big John

[glorydays24]

Here is a set of exhaust tips I made a long time ago.
I was debating on putting them on...So after long deliberating, I decided to...And i'm glad I did.
Let me know what you all think







And here the bumper i'm putting on, and I may go with the same on the tanker.



Let me what you think, and thanx for looking

Big John

[glorydays24]

I forgot to mention, I still need to polish the tips...Big John likes shiny lol.

Big John

[Brian in PA]

Looking good John! What are you using for bumper guides?

Brian

[glorydays24]

Originally Posted by Brian in PA

Looking good John! What are you using for bumper guides?

Brian

Thank you Brian...
The bumper guides is aluminum tubing, and I think it is about 1/16" in diamater.

Big John

[dirdydogrc]

the truck looks amazing. the only thing i see wrong is your stacks are too long in a 1:1 truck the first bridge you came up to you would loose half of them and have a big ticket and tow bill. but that is just my opinion. the paint job is amazing i wish i had half your skill in painting

[SWAGGER]

That is a killer paint job...this is going to be very nice when finished. I agree on the stacks, sorry - maybe lose 2 inches and they will look perfect. I'm liking where you are going with this, God speed!

[glorydays24]

Originally Posted by dirdydogrc

the truck looks amazing. the only thing i see wrong is your stacks are too long in a 1:1 truck the first bridge you came up to you would loose half of them and have a big ticket and tow bill. but that is just my opinion. the paint job is amazing i wish i had half your skill in painting

First let me say thanx for the compliment.
And i've been thinking of cutting down the exhaust, I really didn't know if they were to long or not.
And as far as the paint, I wish I could take credit...but I can't.
If you ever seen trick my truck, "RYNO" painted the truck and trailer, and I was very lucky to get this truck.

Big John

[glorydays24]

Originally Posted by SWAGGER

That is a killer paint job...this is going to be very nice when finished. I agree on the stacks, sorry - maybe lose 2 inches and they will look perfect. I'm liking where you are going with this, God speed!

Thanx buddy, now i've had two people tell me to shorten the stax.
That's it, i'm doing it lol.

Big John

[SWAGGER]

Yeah but I hope you don't feel about it! I think it's great that the folks on here openly share their tips and tricks as well as their opinions and don't keep it all top secret. I myself recently posted up my truck build and I already felt like my rotating beacons where too big and a few people on here then said it themselves, so now I know for sure how to make my truck look better.

Seriously though man, this is a great project. I agree with the others also on the 3-4 inch stretch and a darker chassis colour with maybe some scroll work or something to compliment the body paint job. These guys know what they are talking about.
You also mentioned before about doing the chassis in a pewter colour. What about a kind of royal blue chassis with pewter scrolling / pin striping? That would be pretty cool huh? Maybe, it might even be better to just go plain on the chassis so that the body pops! Just ideas of course, the final call is all yours dude!

I think this will be one of the most striking trucks out there. Keep it up!

[glorydays24]

Originally Posted by SWAGGER

Yeah but I hope you don't feel about it! I think it's great that the folks on here openly share their tips and tricks as well as their opinions and don't keep it all top secret. I myself recently posted up my truck build and I already felt like my rotating beacons where too big and a few people on here then said it themselves, so now I know for sure how to make my truck look better.

Seriously though man, this is a great project. I agree with the others also on the 3-4 inch stretch and a darker chassis colour with maybe some scroll work or something to compliment the body paint job. These guys know what they are talking about.
You also mentioned before about doing the chassis in a pewter colour. What about a kind of royal blue chassis with pewter scrolling / pin striping? That would be pretty cool huh? Maybe, it might even be better to just go plain on the chassis so that the body pops! Just ideas of course, the final call is all yours dude!

I think this will be one of the most striking trucks out there. Keep it up!

No problem, I really do appreciate your input. Sharing idea's is just one of the reason's why I love this hobby...It would be boring if everyone liked or did the same thing now wouldn't it?
And don't ever worry about offending me if you have an idea or suggestion, that's what it's all about.
Now onto the frame, i'm going to have 3-4 colors to test w/the body...maybe two different shades of blue, stone metallic grey (kind of dark) and whatever else I can find. I can't seem to find pewter, oh well.
I think i've babbled enough, thanx buddy.

Big John

[Snowman]

Looking good. It's crying out for a big bumper to go with the cool rear one and the frame stretch. If Steve's making it you can be sure it will be top notch!

[glorydays24]

Originally Posted by Snowman

Looking good. It's crying out for a big bumper to go with the cool rear one and the frame stretch. If Steve's making it you can be sure it will be top notch!

Snowman, thanx buddy, and i've seen a pic of the bumper...and it is very sharp.
I had Steve make it taller than stock.
And i am very impressed with his craftsmanship.
Can't wait to get it

Big John

[glorydays24]

OK guy's and gal's, I got my fenders from S&P today, and I am very pleeeaaasssed.
So I snapped a shot with a fender sitting on the tires...I didn't have the patience to put the mounts on them yet lol.




Thanx for looking. As I get parts, i'm like a kid at christmas...can't wait to open the new toys

Big John

[glorydays24]

Well I think i've got the color for the frames on thr truck and trailer.
It is stone grey metallic. It's not pewter, but is a medium dark shade.
And I think it compliments all the shades of blues.



Thanx for looking, and comments welcome.

Big John

[SWAGGER]

Yeah I think that could work well man. Will you get the fenders done to match the body?

[glorydays24]

Originally Posted by SWAGGER

Yeah I think that could work well man. Will you get the fenders done to match the body?

Hey thanx SWAGGER, I will paint the fenders to match.
I can't take all the credit for the color, my wife Cindy helped me, God Bless Her.

Big John