King Hauler dump truck

[bigpipespete]

I built this a few years back when Reg first started building these awesome dump boxes. I went for a Socal look when building it.
https://s19.postimg.org/3xefrm0yr/20141125_212636dump_truck.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/3kn1lfiov/)

https://s19.postimg.org/9yc4op30j/20141127_150920dump_truck.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/6eq6yw0an/)

https://s19.postimg.org/uigyn7lcj/20141204_123157dump_truck.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/m07iivetr/)
https://s19.postimg.org/6eq6yxib7/20141204_123221dump_truck.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/8w1y6727j/)

[RCP57]

Wow! Three years later we finally get to see it!lol Nice looking truck Mike. Any dirt on it yet?:rolleyes:

[bigford]

And run the collector value of a rcp product :confused:
Nice rig!!

[bigpipespete]

lol , pathetic isn't it.
No dirt , just dust !

[bigpipespete]

Here is a how this truck came to be. When I bought this kit I was saving up for my Premacon excavator so I very limited money to spend on it and tools to build it with. Everything custom, was first made with paper or cardboard then made from styrene.

https://s19.postimg.org/7h5fef7eb/2011_05070045.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/cskbz4tgv/)

https://s19.postimg.org/qm8ooaoo3/2011_05070047.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/di34blwm7/)

https://s19.postimg.org/tgbu1sgkj/2011_05070048.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/8w703b0tb/)

[bigpipespete]

I didn't like the wheelbase nor did I like the setback axle look of this kit so I moved the front axle forward.

https://s19.postimg.org/en28e7ckz/098.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/c5qh6xsof/)

https://s19.postimg.org/4pr7l8s5f/099.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/rr7sqzrsv/)

[bigpipespete]

My solution to the fender gap was to go with the Peterbilt 351 style fender. Again using paper to start so I got the shape right then cut styrene for the finished product.

https://s19.postimg.org/qq7k1qss3/095.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/53sjkpu7j/)

https://s19.postimg.org/ja8ag27oj/096.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/bhhmo31pb/)

https://s19.postimg.org/g4nopgrir/097.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/vq509f3gv/)

https://s19.postimg.org/r48w152j7/100.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/s6j2jolcf/)

[bigpipespete]

Once customize one area its surprising what else you need to change to keep the look right. Because i lowered the fender i had to also lower the step and then the tanks and then the rear quarter fenders . Its subtle but almost every part of this truck has been modified somehow.

https://s19.postimg.org/pdpuzr86b/003.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/j00rwi3a7/)

https://s19.postimg.org/up4rkrk1v/004.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/pqh968g8v/)

https://s19.postimg.org/f4xdtqp7n/005.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/avsnrkly7/)

[bigpipespete]

Here ive lowered the steps and added what will be a chrome bar joining the steps under the cab. And to make the frame look longer i played with the idea of placing a single fuel tank behind the cab.

https://s19.postimg.org/6mnxppvn7/008.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/81piefwq7/)

https://s19.postimg.org/zcatmgmtf/009.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/pezstef7j/)

[bigpipespete]

I spent a lot of time making things from cardboard trying out different looks. Here i made full fenders and a square bumper.

https://s19.postimg.org/7ifd7y443/2011_1229rc0065.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/mr5alpxsf/)

https://s19.postimg.org/yt0ofxzc3/2011_1229rc0067.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/dw4gba1b3/)

[Lil Giants]

Old school modelling at it finest, good job Pete :cool:

..this is how it was done kiddies, back in the days of no 3D printer, cnc mills, internet :p

[skeeter]

No internet, I remember those days. Unfortunately I WASN'T into build things back then, all I was interested in was taking Sh!t apart to figure out how/why it worked. USUALLY those things NEVER went back together again, & the ones that did, NEVER did work quite right again.

[bigpipespete]

Thanks Joe, this was built using very limited tools. A hacksaw blade , utility knife, one file, screwdrivers, sand paper, JB weld and that's about it.

[bigpipespete]

Skeeter , you must be about my age cause what you said had me laughing . I can totally relate to that .

[bigpipespete]

I made an aluminum visor, rough cut to shape with a hacksaw .

https://s19.postimg.org/kx23emgpf/022.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/613k715an/)

[bigpipespete]

From there i got the final shape with my beautiful file. lol

https://s19.postimg.org/q8gzzi2tv/021.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/nr58s8ixb/)

https://s19.postimg.org/nedum2nsz/024.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/l9thkzm67/)

[bigpipespete]

What might take minutes with proper tools , took me a couple hours to make but i enjoyed it. And when its finished there is a feeling of satisfaction that makes it all worth while.

https://s19.postimg.org/wyxh8zv5f/025.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/dtu7z8ghb/)

[bigpipespete]

To make the bends in the visor i used a cutting board and the edge of the kitchen counter. The wife wasn't too happy about this method.

https://s19.postimg.org/n2we969w3/027.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/503bhye1b/)

[skeeter]

Skeeter , you must be about my age cause what you said had me laughing . I can totally relate to that .

I think I'm one of the youngsters here, at 41 years young.

[bigpipespete]

I think I'm one of the youngsters here, at 41 years young.

I have 9 yrs on ya.

[bigpipespete]

https://s19.postimg.org/vl5udwlo3/029.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/nsf6lxfov/)


https://s19.postimg.org/hsrfhya8j/031.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/ovzaxkfnz/)

[bigpipespete]

Here ive added the polished aluminum piece joining the steps under the truck.

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https://s19.postimg.org/o7qgegomb/006.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/yuk9jvwrj/)

[bigpipespete]

I hid the battery between the frame rails and cut styrene as a deck cover, painted it black for a nice clean look.

https://s19.postimg.org/d2wwfk443/020.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/hot0nwpn3/)



https://s19.postimg.org/p66th8mo3/023.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/v74ieb9a7/)