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sgt hopkins
03-03-2012, 08:12 PM
This is the start of my dump truck/ I dont know what...
I have to say thank you to the members on here for the parts and info.
I have my new extended frame but the holes are not tapped so I am doing my build up on this frame so I can learn where everything goes....

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx58/sgthopkins/P1000757.jpg
http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx58/sgthopkins/P1000756.jpg
http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx58/sgthopkins/P1000755.jpg

as you can see, I have lots of parts to go, if anyone has any to part with..hint,hint...

1985 kenworth
03-03-2012, 08:16 PM
the visored headlights are cool!:)

gun
03-03-2012, 08:28 PM
Looks like a good start! Can't wait to see more

CorbettTrailers
03-03-2012, 08:46 PM
Very good start. I will be keeping my eye on this build.

sgt hopkins
03-03-2012, 08:55 PM
Thanks guys.. yes, the headlights are what drew me to this cab.. and the fact that it is black and looks like a used work truck.
I have to thank Russ for the cab. I still have to fill in the back and that will be the extent of my bodywork skills..

plow jockey
03-03-2012, 09:15 PM
Looking good so far.I'll be watching for updates.

Goose19
03-04-2012, 02:59 AM
very cool headlights!

did you buy those frame rails pre drilled?

sgt hopkins
03-04-2012, 10:01 AM
I did get the rails predrilled, now I just gotta tap em.... I was gonna get the rails blank and just put the holes that I needed and have the rest of the frame be smooth, but I found these at an awesome deal so I got em...

Dreamweaver
03-04-2012, 03:22 PM
Nice start. Keep the updates and pictures coming.

TRUCKMAKER
03-04-2012, 03:37 PM
Good looking cab! Can't wait to see it on the long rails. Are you going to leave the cab that color? Keep up the good work.

sgt hopkins
03-04-2012, 05:34 PM
Yeah, the plan is to keep it black... I want a rough, hard worked truck look.. but once I get going good, the plan may very well change.