My First build

[Msmaddie]

This is my first attempt at this ;) Not to sure what to say but it's a work in progress. I am waiting for parts from Tamiya and Precision trucking to finish it off. As I gain knowledge and skill I plan on building from Scratch. Thanks for taking a look. :)

[glorydays24]

Msmaddie, looking good.;) For your first biuld, you did a fantastic job.:D
Keep the pic's coming, can't wait to see more.:):p:cool:

Big John

[Brian in PA]

Your off to a nice start! Welcome!

Brian

[sneaky-pete]

looking good!:D

[Espeefan]

I like the day cab look. Nice job. Don't be shy with the photos!

[Msmaddie]

I set up a photobucket account since I'm not having any luck on posting pics

http://s1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/

[BRICKNICK]

This looks good, off to a nice start.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Great looking truck and trailer combo..

[Snowman]

Very cool indeed. Is this gonna be a hay hauler?

[Msmaddie]

I'm actually going to be using it as a teaching tool. I am a turnpike driver up here in Canada. The company I work for has turned me into an instructor. So once this is done I need to build 2 53ft vans as well as a C-converter and a tandem axle A-converter. It will be easier for me to teach if I have props plus it will get the guys more eager to listen to me if I have stuff like this. But most of all I get to have an excuse to build this stuff. ;)

[Stylin n profilin]

Really nice combo...your off to a great start...once you get started you can't stop...:p:p:p:D:D:cool::eek:

[AZLIGHTNING]

You did a awesome job on your Builds. Very nice

[Msmaddie]

Thank you Cossett, for the assisstance with the Images.

Here is the new Susupension, just waiting on the driveshaft from Garden Trucking to come in so I can install the rear axle

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/005.jpg

[Msmaddie]

Another Pic. Not sure how well you can see the Purple. ;) I was trying to go for a Midnight Purple but What ever purple I came out with I am Pretty happy lol

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/008.jpg

[cabrover]

Looks great!! Keep us posted!!:cool:

Tim

[Msmaddie]

This is my work station for the next 7 months till I get my house back. Canadian Tire had a sale on. ;)

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/053.jpg

[mrxreight]

love the rear suspension how much did that set you back

[Msmaddie]

The suspension is from The Bone Yard. It's really nice suspension. I think he sells it for $75 an axle. I bought it off eBay but I noticed he is in the vendors on here.

[Stylin n profilin]

Its looking great Madison..Got to love purple...well i had to..i did this one for my wife.:D
http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac33/Stylinpete/Wifeys%20ride/downsized_0821011034.jpg

[Msmaddie]

Now that is just beautiful. In time my skills will get there I hope. Lol. Did you get my PM about those fenders?

[glorydays24]

msmaddie, very nice indeed. Keep the pics coming...WE LUV PIC'S.:p:D:)

Big John

[Dreamweaver]

Nice looking combo. Welcome to the forum.

[SWAGGER]

I must look up that suspension, great realism. It adds nicely to your truck. Did you make a dolly yourself?

[SWAGGER]

Actually, looking at your pics again, I don't see a dolly. Looks like you stretched out the rear of one of the flatbeds and added an axle and a fifth wheel. Would that be correct? If so, clever, nice work.

[Msmaddie]

Yeah this one is a B- train style. Fifth wheel is attached permentaly to the lead trailer. Both trailers are getting new frame rails. Lower them 1/2 inch from original. I ordered the triden suspension off of the 56319 tridem. That's about 3 weeks away yet.

I do have a converter coming from garden trucking though. Thinking that should be here Monday along with my headache rack and inter axle driveshaft.

I should have some more pics up tomorrow. :)

[russisloud]

Great looking build :D

[Msmaddie]

Ok here is some new pics of my progress of The Truck and the B box. Changed the tires on the truck to more realistic truck tires, plus installed the rear end. Just waitng for parts so I can finish the truck off for now. The trailer I chopped 1/2 inch off the frame rails as well moved the Tandem right to the back.

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/017.jpg

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/025-1.jpg

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/023.jpg

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/021.jpg

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/020.jpg

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/019.jpg

[SWAGGER]

Msmaddie, great work! For a first build it's really fantastic and it stands out there. The purple is great. I love the trailer combo and the fact that you will be using these as instructor aids to teach new drivers is pretty cool. Well done and keep us posted on the 53' vans.

[Msmaddie]

Pretty well finished the back trailer, now starting on the lead.

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/001-1.jpg

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/002.jpg

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/003-2.jpg

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/008-1.jpg

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/011.jpg

[Msmaddie]

Started my suspension on my lead

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/010.jpg

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/011-1.jpg

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/016.jpg

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/015.jpg

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/014-1.jpg

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/013.jpg

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/012.jpg

[Diesel Demond]

**** good start tractor is looking good

[DieselKid]

Nice progress! Love the flaps in front of the landing gear on the one trailer....seen that on a few trucks that run down here in the states from up north and not only does it look cool but serves a purpose as well!

Keep the pics coming!:)

-Alex

[st0rmfreak]

Amazing build! Nice metal work!


-Paul

[Dreamweaver]

Nice looking trailers.

Every time I see those stock shocks they make me cringe. I really need to start making shocks again.

[Msmaddie]

I agree it that goes for the complete suspension system. I'm taking a shot at doing my own air ride system. Just figuring out the bags now. I so need a lathe.

[Msmaddie]

Alright finally got the suspension built. Ithink it turned out well for my first attempt. :) I hope to have it painted and assembled by the end of the week. :)

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/005-2.jpg

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/002-1.jpg

[dsm4g63punk]

Its coming together rather nice :) keep up the good work!

[Msmaddie]

Finally fnished my Super B. Not bad for my first build. :)

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/024.jpg

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/017-1.jpg

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/039.jpg

[glorydays24]

This just keeps getting better and better.
I'm just amazed on your "first" build, can't wait to see the next one.:D:D:D
Keep up the excellent work MsMaddie.;):):cool:

Big John

[Izzy]

really nice work - I like how you did the front 'frameless' look - I'll have to go back and do some more research on your thread. And that B-Train turned out very nice.

Chris

[SWAGGER]

Great result man, well done!

[Msmaddie]

Thanks but I'm not a man. ;)

[SWAGGER]

Oh....sorry, I didn't know. Still only know a few people on here. Didn't cop the username either. My apologies my lady, and even more impressed with your work now. I know very few women that would be even interested in metal work, never mind be as good as you!

[Msmaddie]

No apologize needed. I agree. I wish I could find a woman that was into this. Would be a great way ti spend time with someone. Anyway I'll have allot more builds coming up. :).

[Msmaddie]

She is finally complete. I know there isn't any lights. But according to my laws you dont need them to run. Lol. I had the mud flaps made today and thought since I got the hooks and all I would post the last pictures to this build thread.

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/photo-22.jpg

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/msmadison1/photo-21.jpg

[CustomClod]

Looks great! Nice work
Scott

[SWAGGER]

Two big thumbs up from me Maddie. First class as always! You have quite a collection of trailer and dolly combos now. Fun fun fun....

[Diesel Demond]

Wow those trailers are beutiful

[glorydays24]

Msmaddie, the b-train came out great!!!:D I do have a question, why are there three pintle hooks on the rear of the trailer?:confused:

Big John

[Msmaddie]

The silver one is hook ti the A-train converter and the 2 black ones are for the C train converter. Have a look at my other builds I have on here.

Thanks guys.

[glorydays24]

The silver one is hook ti the A-train converter and the 2 black ones are for the C train converter. Have a look at my other builds I have on here.

Thanks guys.

DOH!!! My bad Msmaddie. I did see this on the single axle dolly, I just forgot.:confused: I guess I have old timers:rolleyes:
Great job girl.:D

Big John