Just Another Peterbilt......Half Breed.

[Claus]

Well, it's been a long time since I have had a project and even longer since I had something Tamiya, well this is close to being a Tamiya.

I want to build a Peterbilt that is a similar to this truck. Heavy spec, sleeper truck.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/42439716_asphalt-paving_5955-X2_zpsdbznyjds.jpg

I have a start but it's just a weak start. Grand Hauler frame rails, Rigid RC axles, transmission and fifth wheel. Lesu suspension and cross members. Tekin 55T motor and FXR speed control. Everything you see is metal (expect the 1/4 fenders), I need so much more and parts are never cheap so this build will take me some time to do. Thanks for looking.

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/HPIM3869_zps4xipddbh.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/HPIM3868_zpsniv4g4ci.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/HPIM3872_zpse4gmtaah.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/HPIM3873_zpsyzv5fclg.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/HPIM3875_zpsig3dfemw.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/HPIM3880_zpsy44vgwuz.jpg

[Supermario]

That's great news Craig ! :bounce: missed ya bud, I remember when I first found this forum and saw the jaw dropping work you did on hill billy .
The new build is looking great so far and can't wait to see it come together.:cool::)

Not going to be a dump truck? ....you know you want to. :). Lol

[Claus]

Thanks Mario, you're much too kind!

[RCP57]

Nice start! Now where's the rest? Hurry up!

[bigford]

WOW!!!
your going to go broke with all those trailer axles and tires
what are your thoughts on that lesu suspension ??

[Claus]

WOW!!!
your going to go broke with all those trailer axles and tires
what are your thoughts on that lesu suspension ??

Whoops, I have no interest in the Flowboy, just the tractor. The rear suspension is very nice. I have a similar setup on my Wedico made by Scale Art and in my opinion the Lesu is better made.

Also, incase I wasn't clear this baby is going to be AWD.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/HPIM3877_zps0efj6iof.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/HPIM3871_zpszgic4ehl.jpg

[Claus]

I can't stop looking at these axles, very scale looking!
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0667_zpsame4kleu.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0665_zpsrertwnxx.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0671_zpsrtomsbkl.jpg

Also dropped the transmission down for better angle on the driveshafts.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0662_zpsnnlh3ekn.jpg

[egronvold]

Those axles are very nice looking, and, they seem durable as well. Looking forward to see the rest of the build :)

[RCP57]

I just got a set of these axles last week. The housings are very nice! I could be wrong but they also appear to have a slightly lower gear ratio too. The suspension I got with my set uses plastic end links on the rear and they look a little flimsy compared to yours:(. Are you going to hook up the lockers? I was thinking since I only run on dirt that I may just "wire" them in the lock position on the rear and either leave the front open or maybe hook a servo to it to lock it when going straight. I've never used a driven front axle before so I'm not really sure what to expect.

[egronvold]

I just got a set of these axles last week. The housings are very nice! I could be wrong but they also appear to have a slightly lower gear ratio too. The suspension I got with my set uses plastic end links on the rear and they look a little flimsy compared to yours:(. Are you going to hook up the lockers? I was thinking since I only run on dirt that I may just "wire" them in the lock position on the rear and either leave the front open or maybe hook a servo to it to lock it when going straight. I've never used a driven front axle before so I'm not really sure what to expect.

They do have a lower gear ratio. If you have a spare channel on your receiver, I strongly suggest you install a servo to operate the locks.

[JAMMER]

Claus very nice work and a very nice choice of parts this will be an exceptional build. Ed

[Claus]

I just got a set of these axles last week. The housings are very nice! I could be wrong but they also appear to have a slightly lower gear ratio too. The suspension I got with my set uses plastic end links on the rear and they look a little flimsy compared to yours:(. Are you going to hook up the lockers? I was thinking since I only run on dirt that I may just "wire" them in the lock position on the rear and either leave the front open or maybe hook a servo to it to lock it when going straight. I've never used a driven front axle before so I'm not really sure what to expect.


Hello Reg,

My Wedioc Peterbilt has Scale Art 3:1 locking diffs and is 8X8, I have never locked those diffs or set up a servo to do it as the trucks doesn't get run much and has never left the house. This truck will probably end up with much the same life. I do think the driven front axle is probably better than locking the rears anyways.

As for the rear suspension kit, there are a lot of leaf kits to choose from now a days. I chose this one because of the way the top links mount ti the diffs but when I assembled it I realized I like it for much more than just that. The bolsters are very strong and heavy looking and there is a nice rear H section that replaces that goofy looking member Tamiya uses but what really got my attention was each link has a pin that goes through the ball socket, each pin has two holes in it that get bolted (anchored) down. On my Wedico with Scale Art suspension a simple screw is used instead of the pin. Seems more sloppy to me and thing tend to work loose on that kit. Also yes, these links are all metal no plastic ends, same with my Scale Art kits.

This is what I'm talking about....
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0672_zpszn0ywjpx.jpg

VS. this....
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0674_zpsrnatubfi.jpg

[Claus]

Claus very nice work and a very nice choice of parts this will be an exceptional build. Ed


Thanks Ed!!

[RCP57]

Yes I am interested to see how much difference the driven front axle makes. Currently I have both rears locked with hot glue in two of my trucks and one locked in another. The truck with only the one axle locked(yellow KH) is constantly getting stuck it seems.lol I don't really notice the lack of steering circle on the dump trucks but when I use the one truck to demo the trailers I build the lack of steering while locked is noticeable. Even with both axles locked the truck won't pull the grades on my roads with a trailer in tow(empty or loaded). I am hoping the front axle pulling will help! I haven't assembled the suspension I got yet but it is the older style with the less detailed X member. Definitely not as visually appealing as what you have but it will do. I like the style of the forward rear axle. Very similar design to the axles I made for my big KW only much nicer.lol

[TRUCKMAKER]

@Claus: The pin through the bushing with 2 bolts through it is a typical 1:1 setup and that's the first I've seen it in 1/14 scale, very nice!

@RCP57 Since you run "off road" the driven front axle is almost a must. My 6x6 quarry dump truck has all three axle locked and does very good to the point I go looking for stupid stuff to get stuck in! 2 things I have found playing around with drive systems:
1) Having the right tires, I have the same tires that Craig has in the picture Above and they are great off road, excellent flotation and traction.
2) A good working suspension, I added leafs to the front suspension so it doesn't bottom out and lock up and built my own rear for maximum articulation to keep equal weight and all tires on the ground getting traction. I would like to Craig suspensions articulation, it looks good.

[Claus]

@Claus: The pin through the bushing with 2 bolts through it is a typical 1:1 setup and that's the first I've seen it in 1/14 scale, very nice!

@RCP57 Since you run "off road" the driven front axle is almost a must. My 6x6 quarry dump truck has all three axle locked and does very good to the point I go looking for stupid stuff to get stuck in! 2 things I have found playing around with drive systems:
1) Having the right tires, I have the same tires that Craig has in the picture Above and they are great off road, excellent flotation and traction.
2) A good working suspension, I added leafs to the front suspension so it doesn't bottom out and lock up and built my own rear for maximum articulation to keep equal weight and all tires on the ground getting traction. I would like to Craig suspensions articulation, it looks good.


Very aware of the pins and bolts being prototypical but thank you. I will do some articulation photos when I get wheels, saving up for some of Steve's wheels!

[TRUCKMAKER]

Very aware of the pins and bolts being prototypical but thank you. I will do some articulation photos when I get wheels, saving up for some of Steve's wheels!

Sorry guess I read that wrong. Does the axle affixed vee rod mount come from LESU also? How much modification needs to be done to the axle to attach it?

[Claus]

Sorry guess I read that wrong. Does the axle affixed vee rod mount come from LESU also? How much modification needs to be done to the axle to attach it?


Yes, those links and all parts are included in the kit. No modifying to anything, it all bolts together like it came from the factory in one big kit.

If you are looking to buy one of these kits pay close attention to the photos of each kit. There are a lot of different kits out there and they all have some differences in links, etc.

[plow jockey]

Excellent job. Glad to see ya back at it.

[Claus]

New Truck, Old Truck,
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0686_zpsgf2lxhmc.jpg

[Claus]

Carrier bearing installed, love the way these Lesu parts all work together, it bolts right to the crossmember and tucks up in the frame nicely.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0687_zpsxaqvzcsp.jpg

[RCP57]

I don't know about yours but I installed my rear suspension a few days ago and I am not that impressed. When I pick the truck up there is nothing to keep the axles and springs from moving all over. The axles drop a bunch and the springs rock around. They need to have mounts on top of the spring pads to keep everything in place like a real truck(I will be making myself some). Also when using this style front tandem axle with stock Tamiya X members and KH spacing there is almost no upward travel. Kinda bummed with mine from a mechanical standpoint...:( Yours is looking very nice though and I am looking forward to the next update!:D

[Claus]

Reg, Rigid does make a set that attaches the springs to the axles. It is the set with the red Links, Izzy has it on his daycab. I have owned this set along with ScaleArt and Oswald sets, none of mine have hooked the spring packs to the axles. I agree, they should be but I think that limits the axle travel. I also think all of these kits should have a brace or cross member running under the suspension tying the two bolsters together, haven't seen that done either.

My ScaleArt sets on my Wedico articulate very well.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/HPIM3178_zps8d7d3eaf.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/HPIM3179_zpsa5ef877d.jpg

[headers]

Looking very good great job I love what you did with your wedico, how did you get to lower the rear oswald/scale art suspension on the wedico?mine is just face down but in the air looks weird

Thanks

[Claus]

Looking very good great job I love what you did with your wedico, how did you get to lower the rear oswald/scale art suspension on the wedico?mine is just face down but in the air looks weird

Thanks

Thanks for the compliments! The Wedico gave me many fits trying to get things right. Originally I had Oswald suspension front and rear. The Oswald front really made the front low and made the rake even worse. When I sent my chassis parts out for powder coating the heat ruined the Oswald rear bolsters. Then I decided to go 8X8 with the truck and ordered ScaleArt diffs and suspension kits. Then I don't remember exactly why but I didn't like the ScaleArt front suspension kit either. In the end I ran stock Wedico springs up front and ScaleArt out back. The truck sits a little high but it's modeled after a heavy spec truck so I can live with it. The problem with a Wedico is when you change one thing that leads into 10 other things needing to be changed and in the US that means custom made parts for the most part as there just isn't much Wedico over here. Lots of trial and error.

[headers]

OK thank k you I k of what you mean I was admiring your and espefaan you guys did a great job

Thanks again

[plow jockey]

Looking good. Great job.

[Northern Farmer]

Looking good Craig! Keep it up :cool:

[Claus]

OK thank k you I k of what you mean I was admiring your and espefaan you guys did a great job

Thanks again

Thanks, really appreciate the compliments, I can't even begin to build trucks half as nice as Espeefan can!

Looking good. Great job.

Thanks Fred, feels good to be building again!


Looking good Craig! Keep it up :cool:

Thanks Brandon! Hopefully I get this puppy running soon but will it ever be done?

This hobby has advanced so much since I bought my first King Hauler in 2009 but all this cool stuff comes with a heavy price which sure slows down the building. Funny thing, when I'm building I keep wanting to push on to the next step and sometimes even get discouraged about things taking too long but when the building is over the fun slows down for me. In someways for me the building and seeing progress and ideas come to reality is more fun than running these trucks around. In two years since being completed I haven't put an hour on my Wedico. I hope to add lights and sounds to this truck (someday), maybe that will be more of an attraction for me.

[Northern Farmer]

Same here I often build and complete projects but rarely actually use/have fun with them. Kind of adds a distraction from the daily grind which I guess is kind of the point of having a hobby ?

[Bigg Redd]

Is that a Wedico Pete?

[Claus]

Is that a Wedico Pete?


Yes, it is. Hillbilly Deluxe.

http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=1206&highlight=hillbilly


http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/HPIM3684_zps746553d9.jpg

[RCP57]

I know this is off topic but what happened to Nate? I saw he was looking at this thread recently but he hasn't posted anything on his own stuff for about 5 years it seems:rolleyes::p. Did he ever finish ANYTHING?

[Claus]

I know this is off topic but what happened to Nate? I saw he was looking at this thread recently but he hasn't posted anything on his own stuff for about 5 years it seems:rolleyes::p. Did he ever finish ANYTHING?

Nathan is alive and doing well! I know He is very busy these days, I'll see if I can get Him to chime in.

[thebigo]

I would like to build somthing similar, with the same brand parts as you, but with a 8x8 configuration. I use my construction equipment in sand and loose dirt so I need the added traction. But I would like a full metal cab, will the scale art cabs work with this set up or maybe the Wedico?

David

[Claus]

I would like to build somthing similar, with the same brand parts as you, but with a 8x8 configuration. I use my construction equipment in sand and loose dirt so I need the added traction. But I would like a full metal cab, will the scale art cabs work with this set up or maybe the Wedico?

David

I have never seen a ScaleArt cab in person. As for the Wedico, that is something I have been thinking all along. I would like to use a Wedico Peterbilt cab and sleeper and either have a custom hood fabricated or try a Shapeways hood. The Wedioc and the Damita cabs are ver close in dimensions, I don't think it would take much work to use a Shapeways hood but then again I have never bought one so it's all a guess for me. The biggest down side is a Wedico cab and sleeper is roughly $625n then if it doesn't work........:jaw:

Here is a Wedico and a Tamiya floorboard next to each other.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/tonkin/Junk/IMG_0675_zpspg5prnbd.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/tonkin/Junk/IMG_0676_zps3wcrmfno.jpg

That is the total difference, with both of the floors lined up on the other side.

[thebigo]

Very close, thanks Claus, I think it would be cool to have the Wedico Pete, but your Right about the $$$. Like your thread on this new build, I haven't built my first truck yet, so it will be an experience, but I do want to use the lesu stuff, that why I really liked your pictures and idea's

[Bo Wallen]

Hey Claus.
I am following this Peterbilt Project. A lot of goodies :) I'm thinking to use same sort of parts in my BeamHauler #3
Keep up the good work Claus.

[Claus]

Very close, thanks Claus, I think it would be cool to have the Wedico Pete, but your Right about the $$$. Like your thread on this new build, I haven't built my first truck yet, so it will be an experience, but I do want to use the lesu stuff, that why I really liked your pictures and idea's

Thanks for the compliments! I love metal more than plastic too!

Hey Claus.
I am following this Peterbilt Project. A lot of goodies :) I'm thinking to use same sort of parts in my BeamHauler #3
Keep up the good work Claus.

Thanks Bo! Can't wait to see your next truck.

[Claus]

Progress is slow, so many parts to buy. I did get my new grille. I bought from eBay seller viewsonicppcheng, He was awesome to buy from! I asked Him if he would make me a grille like His awesome Peterbilt grilles but I wanted the double round headlights and the hood ornament, the ones He has listed have one or the other. So he did and I got it today. I love the quality and detail. That hood ornament is very delicate, be careful if you buy one. I need to find a way of tightening the headlight mounting screws, no way of getting a tool in there.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0696_zpszmqkjkzh.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0697_zpsbvswqx8s.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0698_zpswahwxkov.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0699_zpsxnhrduyd.jpg

[Claus]

Okay, I feel a little dumb, I traded out the mounting screws with some button heads. held the screw head with my fingertip and spun the headlights until they tighten down on the screw. No tools needed in that space.

[Bo Wallen]

Good looking Grille .......I want one......You could change screw to hex. and cut the tool to fit....just my 2c

[RCP57]

Very nice!

[Northern Farmer]

Progress is slow, so many parts to buy. I did get my new grille. I bought from eBay seller viewsonicppcheng, He was awesome to buy from! I asked Him if he would make me a grille like His awesome Peterbilt grilles but I wanted the double round headlights and the hood ornament, the ones He has listed have one or the other. So he did and I got it today. I love the quality and detail. That hood ornament is very delicate, be careful if you buy one. I need to find a way of tightening the headlight mounting screws, no way of getting a tool in there.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0696_zpszmqkjkzh.jpg

Sweet loving that Pete grill great job, haven't seen another one like it!

[Claus]

Thanks Brandon! I've gotten a few more parts in, I will have to get an update one of these days.

[bigford]

claus
did they come with the led? the super bright look great

[Claus]

The grille came with the headlight lenses but no LEDs.

[Claus]

Just a small sneak peek of of a few things to come;
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0750_zpskhsceshy.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0751_zps3gmulpgw.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0752_zpscu0r4ml1.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0753_zpsg9fzseuj.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0754_zpsxlv9xaj8.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0756_zpsles7mzec.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0755_zpsdbedsh6p.jpg
Also waiting on a 60" Peterbilt sleeper from Goose and some other miscellaneous parts. Thanks for looking.

[JamesBC]

That is one nice truck, love the grill and light system on it.
Jim

[Northern Farmer]

Looking good Craig! :cool:

[Claus]

That is one nice truck, love the grill and light system on it.
Jim

Thank you very much!

Looking good Craig! :cool:

Thanks Brandon, I'll send you my parts, you can polish them up!

[Northern Farmer]

:D

[Cossett]

Did you get your front wheels sorted ?

Cheers Tracy

[Kaan]

New Truck, Old Truck,
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0686_zpsgf2lxhmc.jpg
I loved the Wedico, looks awesome! I have 2 wedico Peterbilt sitting on my shelf as well:o

the new built is one nice truck too!

[Claus]

Did you get your front wheels sorted ?

Cheers Tracy

Well, kind of. Parts on the way, will see when they get here. The AWD adapter and the black hubs I have do not go together.

I loved the Wedico, looks awesome! I have 2 wedico Peterbilt sitting on my shelf as well:o

the new built is one nice truck too!

Thank you very much! That one was a challenge.

[Claus]

Not sure about the lug nuts yet.

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0757_zps69hh8d7r.jpg

[Claus]

Next step is to move my axle forward.

[bigford]

1/4" with that hood. ♡♡♡♡ THAT 359

[Claus]

Still unsure if I'm going to be using a Tamiya, Shapeways or Wedico cab I have not bought any of them yet. I was trying to do some test fitting without out a cab which makes no sense at all but anyways... I moved my front axle one mounting hole in the spring pack and set the hood over the wheels. I mounted a stock Tamiya floorboard in the stock location. The hood is up against the floorboard and the grille is just slightly in front of the bumper mount. Can anybody tell me when you cut the hood of a King Hauler cab is the cut and the floorboard flush with each other or does the cab stick out past the floorboard?

I have been trying to use stock bolt hols and not do anymore drilling than necessary, (trying to keep things clean and simple) but looks like stock hole are probably not going to work.

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0760_zpsfllayewh.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0761_zpshasidaaa.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0764_zps4h5dyifa.jpg

[Cossett]

I know when a friend cut my knight daycab the cab / hood the floor pan was a bout 5-10ish mils inside the cab and the normal bottom mount screw holes were removed fron the front of the wind sheild,
And I just made some rectangle ish peices rounds on the front so the hood doesn move side ways when closed....

Hope these pics can help even though its a knight hauler
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/13920813_1141785162567789_1050750626078303058_n.jp g?oh=f96c69ed57b2d9419ddfc507d8ef1568&oe=58263262&__gda__=1478565426_f4e301f1fa11e1783ab2b940a23028b a
https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13920913_1141785892567716_6604999183894722853_n.jp g?oh=c13f540216f58e6ddaa67fc33e7b8d52&oe=5821D43A
https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13921112_1141785299234442_5426710163468382140_n.jp g?oh=3434e44e09ade9805fe08950467e5eff&oe=58575151

Cheers Tracy

[russisloud]

Can anybody tell me when you cut the hood of a King Hauler cab is the cut and the floorboard flush with each other or does the cab stick out past the floorboard?



i'll check for sure later today, but i think it sticks past about an 1/8" ish

[bigford]

I cut mine on the hood mold line. Then glue tabs to the
Inside. Unless you want it to open. Ihb bumper bracket
Lines up under the hood perect fat steer tires rub the
Bumper in turns but you can adjust the axle back a little

[Claus]

i'll check for sure later today, but i think it sticks past about an 1/8" ish

This is exactly what I need to know, thank you Russ. Hard to tell where the cab is going to sit with this hood not actually having a cab to play with. I bought a second set of the flat springs and Espeefan chucked them ip in his mill and moved the axle mounting holes one hole forward (hope to get them this weekend). I noticed you did the exact thing here but you used custom rails where i am trying to stick with stock rails and stock mounting holes. We'll see if it works out.

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m449/russisloud/002_zpsf2e450b6.jpg

[Claus]

I cut mine on the hood mold line. Then glue tabs to the
Inside. Unless you want it to open. Ihb bumper bracket
Lines up under the hood perect fat steer tires rub the
Bumper in turns but you can adjust the axle back a little

Sounds like you need a bumper that is milled out on the back side.
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0217/4036/products/005_39ecd3bb-a5f7-4dbc-8fe5-966742446c84_1024x1024.JPG?v=1458854221

[russisloud]

ok, i just check it out.... and i was wrong, they are almost even
the front of the cab floor and the hood line

[Claus]

I met with Espeefan this weekend, He brought me my front springs that he did some work to and He also brought along a Wedico Peterbilt cab to see how it looked on my chassis. It actually looked pretty good, the Shapeways hood fit the cab very well except for the body line on the cab skirt. A Wedico cab is what I had planned on using all along but the $500 price tag and not being a perfect match had me looking for another option. Enter Russ. Russ and I came to a deal tonight on this here cab and hood;
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/0806161306_zpseim9elft.jpg
Looking forward to seeing it on the chassis and making some progress but for now I will leave you with this...
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0792_zpscfveyxcy.jpg
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[bigford]

Oooo you got the large sleeper!!

[Claus]

Oooo you got the large sleeper!!

Well, I got the 60"

Goose has a 48", 60", 63" and 70" listed.

[Claus]

Those stack need some work, right now they are wider than the sleeper.

[bigford]

philberg can hook you up with a nice set of stacks if you want

[Northern Farmer]

Those stack need some work, right now they are wider than the sleeper.

Pretty easy mod with these stacks, just take a disc cutter to cut a bit off the ends to make them hug the body closer. Good progress so far :cool:

[jared31]

looking good

[Claus]

I have been doing a lot of mock up work tonight, things didn't just fit together. Even though I had moved the front axle froward a bunch I still had to move it more by putting together some different front spring shackles. The sleeper is on backwards for now because I have to sand down the shroud around the walk through, it is too tight against the cab. I also need to play around with the front spring ride height. I have a bunch of extra spacers in it for now, I want to lower it some. This truck will not be a lowrider by any means but want it lower than it sits right now.
Don't worry the ugly stock bumper is not staying, just test fitting. The cab has the skirts along the bottom so my stacks won't work without notching them.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0814_zpsk5nczb2o.jpg
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[Claus]

Moved things around and was able to get things fitting much better. Moved front bumper ahead slightly, lower ride height and got the sleeper where it is supposed to be. Really liking these body parts.
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[Northern Farmer]

Nice lines! Looking good...I'm staring at your other models to :D

[Claus]

Nice lines! Looking good...I'm staring at your other models to :D

Thanks Brandon! Using this body is much better than me trying to modify a king Hauler body, when it comes to body work I'm a shoemaker. As for the other models, I've been a long time toy tractor, truck and train junkie.;)

[Claus]

Here's a piss poor update! The Red Transmission is gone, I went with this transmission instead, wider planetary with 15:1 first gear and 10:1 second gear. The red one was 16:1 and 4:1, I doubt I ever need a 4:1 second gear.

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0898_zpsnw994nkc.jpg
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http://www.rigidrc.com/shop/1976-thickbox_default/reality-full-metal-planetary-transmission-2-speed-4wd-high-torque.jpg

For now I added this aluminum bumper and bumper hitch. Still thinking about one of Steve's work truck bumpers but not sure if I can get these meats to clear it. I didn't get the hitch on perfectly straight so more than likely this bumper is not staying anyways.
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Waiting on more parts!

[Kausekaos]

I was really thinking about getting that grill setup but went with just the grill option again. I like the sqaure lights better. But your rig is coming together very nicely I will say.

[Claus]

I was really thinking about getting that grill setup but went went with just the grill option again. I like the sqaure lights better. But your rig is coming together very nicely I will say.

Thank you very much! I have double squares on my Wedico so double rounds are a good change for me.

[Just_Build_It]

I may have to use this thread for reference on my build. Your Pete is looking really good, but wat makes it a half breed, I'm just curious.

[Claus]

I may have to use this thread for reference on my build. Your Pete is looking really good, but wat makes it a half breed, I'm just curious.

Thanks, when I named it that my plan was to use a Wedico Peterbilt cab. That did not happen but even still the only parts that are Tamiya right now are the frame rails, floorboards and spring shackles. Everything else is aftermarket, different brands.

[bigford]

It's a mutt

[Claus]

It's a mutt


And getting Mutty-er!!:D

[bigford]

LoL I hear ya driver

[Just_Build_It]

It seems very rare to see any truck that's not a mutt. Everyone seems to get some parts here and other parts there and they all come together in the end.

[Supermario]

This build is bringing back memories of when I first found the forum and was in awe of hillbilly deluxe build. I'm in awe again. When you build, you build them right Craig. :cool:

Let's not take 4 years till the next build ok? :lol:

[Bo Wallen]

I like the Mutty-er Mutt a lot............Carry on Please

[Claus]

Haha! Thanks Mario. I'm going to try and keep going on this one, don't plan on dragging this out. Really hoping to get this one on all of here wheels soon, then I would really like to buy a lowboy and dozer to pull around.

[Claus]

I like the Mutty-er Mutt a lot............Carry on Please


Thanks Bo!

[bigford]

Great trucks take time, like good bourbon you can't rush

[Claus]

This almost made me cry last night, my headlights have a tendency of loosening them selves up and it is hard to get them very tight because you can't get a tool on the bolt head. The ear that holds the RH headlight on broke off. I don't see anyway of fixing it. I love this grille but these ears and the hood ornament are so delicate not sure if I want to buy another or look else where. This is the most detailed grille I have ever seen.

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[Just_Build_It]

You might be able to solder it , I wouldn't write it off so soon if you don't want to let it go.

[Claus]

Just talked with the bay seller, He is making me a new one just like the one I had but said he will make it stronger where the headlights bolt up. I feel better now.

[Just_Build_It]

That's good to hear, I'm glad you're getting a new stronger one!

[Cossett]

Best bet would be take it to a tig welder and see what they say for a nice clean weld and re drill the hole sand it smooth at home and repolish it once done...as it would be a waste of a good grill, unless you want a trophy peice for you work area...
Also replace the bolts with alen head screw with loctite once there in the right position, then cut a alen key to length so you can easly get to it.....

Cheers Tracy

Cheers Tracy

[Claus]

When using an AWD front axle and setting it forward for a correct Peterbilt look there isn't much room to work with. I tried several servo mounts and several configurations. I came up with this;
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To get things in this configuration I needed another knuckle ear, couldn't get Rigid or any of the other sellers to sell me the knuckle ear, yes, I sent them photos to make sure we were talking about the same parts! Anyhow, I ended up buying a second front axle to steel the parts from. I wanted to get the geometry right, or atlas right in my twisted way of thinking. I am getting a huge stock pile of extra parts!
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I hate these trucks!!!

[Claus]

Kind of an update. I haven't given up but things have been moving slow. I bought some Air Breathers, Front Bumper and Wheels from Steve. I love the wheels so much but was not happy with the ride height at all, way high in the front. That lead to me removing the driven axle up front and installing an Integy front axle kit. When moving the axle forward to a correct Petebilt location and trying keep the shifting and steering servos in their stock location there just really isn't enough room for a driven axle without going really high and kind of ugly. There was an issue with mounting the front bumper so it is back at Steve's shop, I'm confident He will get it sorted out for me. I also put the Tamiya 3 speed back in it for now, it has an aluminum case, brass gears and stainless synchronizers topped of with the heatsink end caps with are mostly just for looks. If I stay with this transmission I will be installing a gear reduction also.
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[Claus]

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[Claus]

Not much to report, I have a few parts on order but today I got this bumper in the mail from Steve, it's awesome! I had to make two bushings to move it slightly forward because I have the axle slid forward, barley clears those big fronts but it clears!

Thanks Steve!:):):)

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[Bo Wallen]

Going Good over there Claus. Beefy i like it a lot. You put ideas in my head......:)

[Claus]

Tekin 45T Motor, Integy 3 Speed and PMD 4:1 Reduction. The transmission is really nothing that impressive, all aluminum but it fits like the factory one, I like that.

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[Claus]

My eyes are so bad at age 45, after posting these transmission photos I realized the transmission case was not bolted together tightly and had to go fix that.

[Claus]

Added Peterbilt steps and air tanks from Russ, once again awesome work Rusty! I love aluminum.......

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[Claus]

My new Shapeways Peterbilt cab came today, thanks to Mrs. Claus, that was one of my Christmas gifts. The reason I bought a new cab was the other printed cab I have has cab skirts on the bottom but my sleeper does not so some body work was going to have to be done. The second reason is the new cab fits the sleeper flange much better, in fact bolts together. I do not care for the frosted windshield but we'll see what I can do with that.

I also have Rigid RC mirrors and clearance lights to add, the new cab has no mounting holes for either of those things. I also have a brand new grille in the package since this one broke but until the truck is built I will be using the broken one.

My truck is actually starting to take on a very correct heavy spec Peterbilt look, exactly what I was going after.

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_1266_zpsgqlr490i.jpg
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I never wanted an exact replica of this truck but wanted to capture the heavy sleeper truck with sleeper, I think I'm going in the right direction My truck will be red, maybe black front fenders.

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/42439716_asphalt-paving_5955-X2_zpsdbznyjds.jpg

[Claus]

I turned the body mounting plates upside down, lowered the whole body quite a little bit, I'm liking it much better.

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[Northern Farmer]

Looking good Claus.

[Claus]

Looking good Claus.

Thanks Brandon! Where have you been buddy?

[up9018]

Claus,

Is that what he calls the Hi-Rise Cab? Did it bolt directly to the Tamiya cab mount? What are you planning for the side windows?

Thanks,
Chris

[Claus]

Claus,

Is that what he calls the Hi-Rise Cab? Did it bolt directly to the Tamiya cab mount? What are you planning for the side windows?

Thanks,
Chris


No, it is not the Hi-Rise cab. Here is a link to the one I bought;
https://www.shapeways.com/product/N23ACRTEW/pete-style-cab?optionId=60673699

Yes it uses the Tamiya floorboard and metal plates to mount to. It will not accept Tamiya windows so I have not figured out what to do there yet. I do not like the frosted windshield I bought from Goose, I would much rather have clear windows than ones that are painted black. My older version of printed cab uses the Tamiya floorboards, mounts, windows, mirrors, the whole 9 yards. So some days I still consider going back to that cab.:confused:

[up9018]

OK thanks. I think you can polish the windows, maybe with some fine grit sandpaper. If I use those I will probably polish the windows then use Tamiya Clear Smoke and paint the inside so it looks slightly tinted.

You might ask Russ about it, he may be able to give you some advice.

Thanks,
Chris

[Claus]

Thanks for the advice. It seems like the Hi Rise cab roofline would sit higher than the flat top sleeper, glad I didn't go that route.

[Claus]

I'm hoping for this truck to have some kind of a lowboy or drop deck someday, really like to get an RC4WD lowboy for it. Anyways I love my rear suspension kit but the truck always seemed a little bit soft to me in the back, I have seen on this forum where ground clearance on that lowboy is a real issue as well as the weight of that lowboy compressing all of the trucks springs. This had me thinking.......I need strong or more springs. Well, a big THANK YOU goes out to Bo Wallen who sold me an extra pair of leaf springs identical to the ones on my truck, this saved me from having to buy another rear suspension kit for parts. I took the leaf set apart, removed all of the spacers and replaced them with a second leaf of each length. I cut the second leaves off at the bend on each end so basically when it was all done my springs now have longer spacers in them which removed a lot of the flex. My springs are no taller than they were before just stiffer.

Top spring is before, bottom is after my modification.
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[quetzal42]

I like your front Wheels. Where can I find the same ?

[Claus]

I like your front Wheels. Where can I find the same ?

Thank you. IHB Steve makes them.

http://rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=9519

[ratsrail]

You used a king hauler right ? If so how did you cut down the bunk hieght to make it look more like a flattop ?

[Claus]

You used a king hauler right ? If so how did you cut down the bunk hieght to make it look more like a flattop ?

Negative, all body parts (hood, fenders, cab, and sleeper) are from Shapeways/ True Scale.



http://www.shapeways.com/shops/truescalerc

[Northern Farmer]

I like what you did with the rear suspension, nice job :)

[Bo Wallen]

Lookin' Very Good Claus. Now you have joined the Heavy Haul Gang. ;o)

[frizzen]

Looking cool.

For the frosted windows, have you considered using clamshell style vacuformed packing to make them instead? It's usually thinner and more scale looking that what kits come with, it takes shapes with heat, and you're probably regularly throwing some away.

[Claus]

I like what you did with the rear suspension, nice job :)

Thanks Brandon. It looks good, I hope it works well but won't really know till I have a trailer of some kind.

Lookin' Very Good Claus. Now you have joined the Heavy Haul Gang. ;o)

Sweet Bo, I always wanted to belong to something!

Looking cool.

For the frosted windows, have you considered using clamshell style vacuformed packing to make them instead? It's usually thinner and more scale looking that what kits come with, it takes shapes with heat, and you're probably regularly throwing some away.

Thank you, that is interesting. Taking heat near the cab scares me! :eek:

[Claus]

Not a whole lot to report........I sent all of my body parts to Exclusive RC for paint, rivet work and more.

I did get these very nice mud flaps and aluminum 1/4 fenders with matching Peterbilt logos. The mud flaps are from Exclusive RC and the 1/4 fenders from Metal Hobi. Hope to get them mounted this weekend.

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_1355_zps9mkg2lej.jpg
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[Northern Farmer]

Mudflaps and fenders look great, some nice parts right there :cool:

[Claus]

Mudflaps and fenders look great, some nice parts right there :cool:


Thanks Brandon, and thanks for turning me onto those 1/4 fenders!

[RCP57]

It takes you a weekend to mount those? WTF Claus?:lol::lol::lol:

[Claus]

It takes you a weekend to mount those? WTF Claus?:lol::lol::lol:

Haha!! I've been working midnights, it will take me two days to remember my name.

[Claus]

Hey Reg........Ta Da!!!! And it ain't even Sunday yet, if I were a beer drinker I would ay it's Miller Time!
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[Northern Farmer]

Very nice :cool:

[BRICKNICK]

Not a whole lot to report........I sent all of my body parts to Exclusive RC for paint, rivet work and more.

I did get these very nice mud flaps and aluminum 1/4 fenders with matching Peterbilt logos. The mud flaps are from Exclusive RC and the 1/4 fenders from Metal Hobi. Hope to get them mounted this weekend.

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_1355_zps9mkg2lej.jpg
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OK I've been away a little while but those quarter fenders are awesome, do they work for the tamiya? Who is this metal hobi? Do they have any Tamiya parts?

[Claus]

Hey Bricknick, you will need to drill new holes but, yeah they work on a Tamiya truck, check out Northern Farmer's truck.

Here you go......

http://www.metalhobi.com/en/

[RCP57]

Speed and precision! Very nice! Now your Sunday is wide open!lol

[Northern Farmer]

Rig back from the paint booth ? :D

[Claus]

Rig back from the paint booth ? :D

Only been 3 months, I wish it were done but it's not. Hopefully it will be perfect which is more important than done fast. :)

[Northern Farmer]

Indeed the final result is what counts. Good things come to those who wait :cool:

[gun]

This almost made me cry last night, my headlights have a tendency of loosening them selves up and it is hard to get them very tight because you can't get a tool on the bolt head. The ear that holds the RH headlight on broke off. I don't see anyway of fixing it. I love this grille but these ears and the hood ornament are so delicate not sure if I want to buy another or look else where. This is the most detailed grille I have ever seen.

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/IMG_0916_zps2txg1sk7.jpg
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I broke mine also ! I had to mill down the bar under the head light due to the fact that it hits the shapeways fenders and I got in a hurry . Man it's heart breaking

[Claus]

Well, I lost all of my photobucket photos. Here is what the truck looked like at that point.

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I hope to get the body parts back from paint shop soon. I added a rear bumper from Reg and changed out my rear suspension kit to the one with the plastic leaves and red links. The red links are ugly. I used the steel optional leaves the kit includes, truck has good travel and is nice and stiff in the rear.

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[Claus]

Not sure why my Flickr photos come out so large.

[Northern Farmer]

Happy birthday Craig have a great weekend :)

[Claus]

Happy birthday Craig have a great weekend :)

Thank you Brandon!

[Northern Farmer]

Hey Craig haven’t seen you online in a while how’s the rig coming along ?

[Claus]

Hey Craig haven’t seen you online in a while how’s the rig coming along ?


Super slow Brandon! Coastway has built me an awesome trailer but the tires are on back order! :eek: Exclusive RC has had my body parts since February, still waiting for those! .:eek::eek:

It will come together someday just not sure when.:cool:

https://tamiyacustomtrailers.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/pict0001-002-copy.jpg?w=640&h=371
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[Northern Farmer]

Wow over 10 months to do a body that’s pretty ridiculous! Hope he gets it shipped out to you soon. Your Coastway’s trailer is going to look badass love his trailers they are show pieces! :cool:

[Coastway Trailers]

Wow over 10 months to do a body that’s pretty ridiculous! Hope he gets it shipped out to you soon. Your Coastway’s trailer is going to look badass love his trailers they are show pieces! :cool:

Thanks NF! Yes Craig's trailer is sitting here ready to go but just needs tires from RC4WD, hopefully they get back in stock soon. I want pictures Craig, once your truck and trailer meet up!

Thanks,
Darwin

[jjackso5]

Craig, Truck is looking great, and with that trailer this is going to be a great looking combination, I'm looking forward to seeing the completed setup.

I wondered where you got your front tow pin and rear pintal tow hooks from?

Thank you, and again, a great looking truck so far.

Jim

[Claus]

Thanks NF! Yes Craig's trailer is sitting here ready to go but just needs tires from RC4WD, hopefully they get back in stock soon. I want pictures Craig, once your truck and trailer meet up!

Thanks,
Darwin

10-4, will do!!

[Claus]

Craig, Truck is looking great, and with that trailer this is going to be a great looking combination, I'm looking forward to seeing the completed setup.

I wondered where you got your front tow pin and rear pintal tow hooks from?

Thank you, and again, a great looking truck so far.

Jim

Thanks for the compliments Jim. The rear pintle hitch can be bought at gardentrucking.com

http://www.gardentrucking.com/details.tpl?action=search&cart=15112186664937339&eqskudatarq=1038&eqtitledatarq=Pintle%20Hook#.WhNeBbaZNQY


The front hitch can be bought from RigidRc or RCbrmin.com or eBay.

http://www.rigidrc.com/shop/cab-exterior-parts/105-hook-options-kit-large.html?search_query=hook&results=6

http://www.rcbrmin.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=66_75&products_id=583

[Claus]

Got some photos back from the body guy. Since photobucket bit the dust I don't know how to post photos the right way, sorry. Flickr won't let me post some of my photos a all and I don't know how to rotate these from Tinypic.

Hopefully I will have a running truck someday.

http://oi67.tinypic.com/ehc0pf.jpg
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[bigford]

Good God those rivets look huge.

[Claus]

Good God those rivets look huge.


You're a smooth talker. Thanks.

[bigford]

Just saying. Looks like the scale king went with the wrong scale rivets is all. Color us nice and bright

[Northern Farmer]

Looking good Craig :cool: Did you get your new Coastway trailer ?

http://i67.tinypic.com/k3ud74.jpg

[Claus]

Thanks Brandon! Still waiting on tires from RC4WD before delivery.

[Northern Farmer]

Thanks Brandon! Still waiting on tires from RC4WD before delivery.

Which tires are you going with ?

[Claus]

Darwin uses the LoRider or Lo Pro tires on His drop deck trailers. Been out of stock for quite a while now.

http://store.rc4wd.com/LoRider-17-Commercial-114-Semi-Truck-Tires_p_1506.html

[Northern Farmer]

Darwin uses the LoRider or Lo Pro tires on His drop deck trailers. Been out of stock for quite a while now.

http://store.rc4wd.com/LoRider-17-Commercial-114-Semi-Truck-Tires_p_1506.html

These guys look to have the tires in stock
https://www.modelsport.co.uk/rc4wd-zt0066-lorider-1.7-commercial-1-14-semi-truck-tires/rc-car-products/401749

[Claus]

Thanks Brandon!

[Northern Farmer]

No problem, looking forward to seeing your setup :cool:

[Claus]

http://oi64.tinypic.com/1444mw.jpg

[Northern Farmer]

Sweet!

[Claus]

Sweet!


Thank you Sir! Still a long way to go.

[markturbo]

Nice details and the paint looks great.

[Claus]

My truck is miles away from being a running or finished truck, (needs electronics, sounds, lights, driveshafts, new frame rails, hood hinge and ????) but my new Coastway trailer came today so I had to do a mock up.

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I bought this headache rack but it looks a little too big for my truck, going to try another style.
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[Northern Farmer]

:jaw: Looks bloody awesome Craig!

[Claus]

:jaw: Looks bloody awesome Craig!


Thanks Brandon! Looking at your truck has pulled me through some of the tough times.

[Claus]

http://oi67.tinypic.com/10f41uc.jpg

[Claus]

New unfinished, non- running truck along side my unfinished but running original Wedico 8X8 Peterbilt that I have always called HillBilly Deluxe.

http://oi63.tinypic.com/9r7ott.jpg
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[ramjetexpress]

Awesome looking great

[Claus]

http://oi64.tinypic.com/2b5p37.jpg
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[Northern Farmer]

A perfect match, looks great! :cool:

[Claus]

Got a couple of goodies in the mail today. Driveshafts from LESU and chain binders from PMD.

http://oi68.tinypic.com/2yyxsg7.jpg
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[Claus]

Still need to turn my 1/4 fender brackets so they are mounted the same and short the bolts, never mind the Gremlins! Will do that when I rebuild with my new frame rails.

[JamesBC]

Is looking real nice.

[Claus]

A perfect match, looks great! :cool:

Is looking real nice.

Thank you Fellas! :)