My Stretched globeliner

[dabears]

Hi there i recently bought a Globeliner and here are some things im working on

Here's what its starting out like
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120320_140414.jpg

Heres what im hoping to make
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/cabover-orange-006.jpg

I decided to try making my own fenders for it as i have a certain look i wanted to acheive overall. Heres my progress.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120326_125431.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120326_125447.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120326_153637.jpg

Heres a mock up sitting on the truck ( not mounted or height adjusted yet)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120326_154006.jpg

I used sheet styrene and a 4" pvc pipe.

I got a bunch done today and was playing around woth some ideas.

I was playing around with mount ideas but i dont like these

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120327_093918.jpg

Testing what it would look like with the lights in the fender instead of a bumper

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120327_101359.jpg

heres with the turn signal on

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120327_101557.jpg


Not sure im im happy with them yet but heres where im at with it. Need to figure out mounts for it still, and im trying to figure out a way that i can make my turn signal be red (thats easy) but be on with the headlights, flash for turn and brake... that way all leds in back would be red.. any ideas?
Let me know what you think.

[wrhby85]

Looks good now, cant wait to see how it turns out w/ your personal touches. Are you in the city or out in the burbs?

Bill

[dabears]

Looks good now, cant wait to see how it turns out w/ your personal touches. Are you in the city or out in the burbs?

Bill


Thanks i like the way it looks too but i want to personalize it some. Im North side city im in between ohare and wrigley.

Forgot to mention it has an MFU kit in it I hope to get some add ons for it soon. I need a new visor, front bumper, need a set of mirrors.

[hippy]

nice rig! cant wait to see it done.

[MACK Daddy]

If you are going to be using those fenders, I would suggest removing the tires..Would be a shame to cover of those bad boys and not be able to show off the tread

Just My .02


I am liking those lights on the bumper though


Alfy

[dabears]

New trailer came in today!!!! Heres some pics

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120328_193349.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120328_193359.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120328_195132.jpg

Heres with the new fenders on

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120328_204648.jpg


Now i gotta figure out a few adjustments with it... when i go to hook up the trailer my king pin hits my frame.. truck sits a little to high, or tailer too low ill prob put rubber feet on support legs. When i would make a left turn the trailer would release itself from the 5th wheel.. So i temerarily took off the auto leg retractor. (no idea whats its called) and the trailer stays on with no problems.. Still gotta find a few parts to make the truck. heres what the back will hopefully resemble when done. Ill prob have to slant the rear frame and add guide rails as well for the height issue.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/cabover-orange-010.jpg

Thanks for looking

[Espeefan]

Cool truck. Both the model and the 1:1 Freightliner you are using as a referance. Your fenders are looking really nice so far. One thing I have seen done with great results is to get yourself a set of the Knight Hauler's rear tail light assemblies. They have a chrome type bezel, that holds three lenses, and they look really nice. They'd be perfect for mounting on the fenders, or even off the frame of the truck.

[Izzy]

I like the lights in the fenders..... looks kool. Overall that's a nice 1:1 there and I like your Globe.....

[BRICKNICK]

The truck is looking awesome. Gotta love the stretched globeliners. Where did you get the trailer from? And the trailer legs are referd to as landing gear or dolly wheels.;)

[Diesel Demond]

man those globes look awesome stretched!! that freight shaker is a sweet ride also! truck is looking good also those fenders are a nice touch and sweet trailer is that from corbett?

[dabears]

Thanks everyone.

@BRICKNICK thank you for the lesson :) The trailer i got from Semi Joes Truck Shop. Its really sturdy! its 43" long full alluminum.

@IZZY im with you i like the lights in the fenders but i may have a drop bumper made for it. Eventually when i can afford it i hope to be able to pull a "nascar" hauler from you. You make some sweet trailers!!

Still need to put lights in the trailer, make a bumper for it, paint it and make a few tweaks here and there. I may turn it into a spread axle instead of a tri-axle. havnt decided. I have a list of trailers i want. Luckily most my changes wont require a full tear down for awhile so i can run the truck while working on it.

[glorydays24]

I really like your globe, and you did a really good job on the fenders. I do agree with Alfy, I would remove the tires...it would be a shame to hide that beautiful tread. And the lights in the fenders look awsome.:D:cool:

Big John

[Espeefan]

I don't know about removing the tires, just because they are covered with fenders. I'm of the train of thought that the details always matter, even when you don't readily see them. For me, it's all about the details. You can still see the tires are not the normal run of the mill treads. The sidewall gives some of it away too. Make the people look close, and they'll be surprised if they find all these little differences and touches.

[Stepside]

as if you needed another opinion on the tires, if it was me, I'd probably sell them off and put something else on since your going w/ the fenders. You could most likely get something else and make a few bucks in the mean time (for more parts!!!!)

I like the direction this build is taking! can't wait for more update!

[dabears]

as if you needed another opinion on the tires, if it was me, I'd probably sell them off and put something else on since your going w/ the fenders. You could most likely get something else and make a few bucks in the mean time (for more parts!!!!)

I like the direction this build is taking! can't wait for more update!

Thats not a half bad idea!! Would the stock tires lower my rear end any? that may be the route i need to go to stop my king pin from smacking my frame when i back up to the trailer. i plan on adding something to the bottom of the landing gear.

I don't know about removing the tires, just because they are covered with fenders. I'm of the train of thought that the details always matter, even when you don't readily see them. For me, it's all about the details. You can still see the tires are not the normal run of the mill treads. The sidewall gives some of it away too. Make the people look close, and they'll be surprised if they find all these little differences and touches.

Yes i like details alot! However ive been thinking about taking my drive tires and swapping for the trailer tires, poss making the trailer a spread axle in the process..

Ive searched a few places and googled, but does anyone know who makes a kit to add more lights??? how many extra lights can i add to the MFU with out any extra stuff?

[dabears]

So i was able to get some more work done again today. I started to make one of the 2 toolboxes im going to make for the trailer heres where im at so far with it.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120331_154836.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120331_154858.jpg

Gotta fill in some stuff on it , make hinges and a door before i can sand and paint it, but i think its turning out ok.

Also started working on the perminant mounts for the fenders and here is what i came up with. took some brass strips and drilled a hole bent it to fit in the shock mount

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120331_193953.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120331_194001.jpg

The fenders were sitting too high on the brass stips so i decided to notch out the fenders where they would sit on the mounts

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120331_194013.jpg

So now they sit level and nicely with a perfect fit and have full clearence with all levels of movement of the tires

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120331_194135.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120331_193845.jpg

Also had time to move the possition of the visor so it has the more agressive look to it. Sorry for the bad pics here.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120331_173234.jpg

What do ya think so far?

[hippy]

awesome! looks great!

[chaseracer]

looking good

[Goose19]

cool globe!

the freightliner you showed is from a dealer near where i live, they are known for some really top notch used trucks, especially if they redo them.

heres a link to maybe inspire a few more:

http://equipmenterg.com/truck-inventory.php

[dabears]

cool globe!

the freightliner you showed is from a dealer near where i live, they are known for some really top notch used trucks, especially if they redo them.

heres a link to maybe inspire a few more:

http://equipmenterg.com/truck-inventory.php

Too bad they don't still have this one! I need a few more photos,of it. But that link have me ideas for at least 4 more rigs! Thank you for that link!!

[kenworth]

This is a really nice looking truck. I like the inventive way to hang the rear fenders hidden and use existing holes nice. Where did you get those tires i like the realistic look on the treads?

[dabears]

This is a really nice looking truck. I like the inventive way to hang the rear fenders hidden and use existing holes nice. Where did you get those tires i like the realistic look on the treads?


Thanks! They are from RC4wd they have nice grip to them as well as the nice look of the tread.

[Dairyland Trucker]

This truck is coming along great love the stretched chassis makes the whole build can't wait to see the finished truck.

[dabears]

This truck is coming along great love the stretched chassis makes the whole build can't wait to see the finished truck.

Me too! I hope to finish the fenders this week unless I scrap them and order some. Hopefully I'll be able to order a few things this week from a few places to get the rebuild moving along, so I can finish the trailer. The trailer will end up getting matching fenders, rear bumper and paint as the truck. Its going to look nice when done. My goal is to finish by Indy so I can try to get it there this year. Would be my first show so I really want to make it there.

[cielo1889]

i'm loving that fenders, great craftmanship

[Dairyland Trucker]

Yes I will be there with what ever I have finished would be my first show for the r/c trucks, I have been room trading at the Indy show for the past 9 years though and see the guys with the trucks every year and I finally bit the bullet and bought some...

[cabrover]

Nice looking build, will be watching progress!!:cool:

[dabears]

:cool:Made some progress today to make the back of the truck look more like this

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/cabover-orange-010.jpg

So i got some brass and after a few attempts got the hang of soldering it :D here was one of the first test fits

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6216.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6217.jpg

I noticed that the top bar was not level so i had to make a few adjustments.. Now i was trying to figure out how to attatch the stacks so i cut off the bottom curve off the stacks (ill later glue them back in the right direction) and made some mount holes to use my exsisting stock stacks with the set of bull pipes from Russ that i have. :cool:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6220.jpg

they are not going to sit that far back was just testing fitment. here are a few pics of what it will look like after i have Russ make me some air cleaners. i used wood for a mock up.
Before cleaners
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6223.jpg

With Mock up cleaners

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6225.jpg


What do you think so far?? Im still working on the fenders. and Still may have those made so they are single and all match. Now im trying to figure out where i am going to put my battery and MFU controls since once mounted i will no longer have acess to the back of the cab..... Any ideas or suggestions?? :D

[Stylin n profilin]

I would put the battery in between the framerails under the deckplate..you will just have to make the wires longer and to make it easy to charge in the truck..:D:D

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac33/Stylinpete/0224022237.jpg

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac33/Stylinpete/0224022235.jpg

:D:D hope his helps alittle:D

[Stylin n profilin]

as far as the mfu switches..I would use knight hauler steps..looks like you added a tool box on the frame and it hides the switches until you open it..:D

[dabears]

hmmm both of those ideas might just work! i was thinking of cutting a few holes in one of the tanks and mount the MFU control in there. I just need access to the on/off and the volume control. All other features i control from the transmitter..

[JAKEBRAKE]

This build is great!! I like how your consealing everything.
Dabears do you know the owner of the real truck?
They sure put alot of time and $$ in that project and it shows!!!

[dabears]

This build is great!! I like how your consealing everything.
Dabears do you know the owner of the real truck?
They sure put alot of time and $$ in that project and it shows!!!

Thanks! No sadly i dont know the owner i sure wish i did though!! i wanna buy it from him. :D

[dabears]

ok i made some more progress tonight. i stripped the cab down originaly to better test the "stack rack" so heres tonights progress thus far.. :p

started with this had to run her around the basement.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120331_213750.jpg

then tore down

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120410_184602.jpg

drilled the holes and moutned new rack

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120410_192242.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120410_192250.jpg

re ran all my wires and relocate my battery here

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120410_205506.jpg

ended up with MFU controls on the frame for now

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120410_205440.jpg
:D:D:D
Closer shots of the new rack
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6241.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6240.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6233.jpg

And thats what i got done tonight :D
And she is ready to run!!
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6239.jpg

Might tear down again tomorrow and put back the 55 turn motor... Put in a 65 in just to see what the difference would be.

[dabears]

I would put the battery in between the framerails under the deckplate..you will just have to make the wires longer and to make it easy to charge in the truck..:D:D

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac33/Stylinpete/0224022237.jpg

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac33/Stylinpete/0224022235.jpg

:D:D hope his helps alittle:D

worked perfectly thanks!!

[Dairyland Trucker]

Your fenders look great they are turning out just fine, putting the battery between the frame rails will surely give you that clean look... the exhaust is coming along great...

[Espeefan]

Nice job on that air intake tube rack. Love the big stacks!

[TRUCKMAKER]

I'll second the nice job on the stack rack! It it will look really good with the cleaners on there. Let me know what you think of the difference in the 2 motors, I was getting ready to order a 55 turn for mine this weekend.:):)

[Diesel Demond]

globe liner down!! but im likeing the improvements it was bad allready but i also love that stack rack!!

[hammer]

I agree with John mounting the battery under the truck would be your best bet and it would look very clean.
Tony

[dabears]

I agree with John mounting the battery under the truck would be your best bet and it would look very clean.
Tony
Yea im liking it hidden down there, but it was nice in the cab too, but under the frame will do fine, thinking of making a hinged door to hold the battery in so from the side its complety tucked away

globe liner down!! but im likeing the improvements it was bad allready but i also love that stack rack!!
Thank you! Not too bad took 15 mins to tear down, 35 to relocate and mount new rack, and 10 to put back together and run.

I'll second the nice job on the stack rack! It it will look really good with the cleaners on there. Let me know what you think of the difference in the 2 motors, I was getting ready to order a 55 turn for mine this weekend.:):)
I liked the 55 turn motor just fine. Had a 65 turn so i figured while the truck was apart id try it out to see the difference.. I really dont see much other then i think the 65 is a little faster.. i need to order a 9 tooth gear though... that'll help slow it down more.I cant wait to see the cleaners on there but i have to have Russ make them still hopefully i can fund those soon!

Nice job on that air intake tube rack. Love the big stacks!
Thanks! i may have Brian make me some with the right curves so its one piece and not going from big to small.... not sure yet. Right now Im using Russ's bull pipes.

Your fenders look great they are turning out just fine, putting the battery between the frame rails will surely give you that clean look... the exhaust is coming along great...
Thanks! i was working on them a little yesterday but i was mainly focused on the rack so i have deminsions for Russ. I like the battery under the frame but the only thing i see bad about it is that i cant put a servo there for the 5th wheel when i add the wireless leg support kit to my trailer... Unless i get a longer frame ;) go from 25" to maybe 30" hmmmmmm:cool:

[dabears]

Well Since the wife put a temp freeze on part ordering for a few weeks i took some brass that i had laying around and decided to try a few things. Im quite impressed with what i came up with so far. I decided to try making some air cleaners with what i have around the house and here is what i did.
Started with 3/4 copper plumbing and a thin sheet of brass
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120415_225745.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120415_225752.jpg

Rounded the sheet brass out and limiting the solder lines
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120415_232326.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120415_232356.jpg

Took some brass tubing and Chair leg bottom. and came up with this
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120415_225811.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120415_225820.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120415_233521.jpg

Used some double sided tape (for mock up only will be soldered on)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120416_000524.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120416_000535.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120416_000545.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120416_000601.jpg

I just need to make or find something to cap off the bottoms, and solder them on. Since the rack and aircleaners are going to be painted I decided this route as i couldn't cover Russ's sweet work with paint... There are so many thing i still need to do. Including new front bumper, rear bumper, more cab lights, side lights, new stacks (taller and angle cut) fenders, paint, and poss a longer frame still.... hmmm there still may be more then that yet to do... hope you like the update.

[Pubtrucker_Germany]

Hi dabears,

great job. It´´s looks really good. I like this truck.

[dabears]

Thanks! I'm still plotting more changes before I can strip and re paint. Then I get to re do the trailer

[glorydays24]

The breathers and big exhaust look right at home. great job!!!:D:D:D

Big John

[SWAGGER]

Amazing what can be made at home with bits and pieces lying around. All you need is a good idea. Well done DaBears, great work.

[Brian in PA]

Nice job on he breathers. I think you need to put the scoops on the top though.

[dabears]

Nice job on he breathers. I think you need to put the scoops on the top though.

you talking about the snorkle like scoops? Like you see on the aussie trucks?

[Espeefan]

I think your intakes turned out very good! Scoops would be cool, but I really don't see them all that often. Seems to me most COEs have a cap, just like you modeled. Nice job.

[SWAGGER]

I think your intakes turned out very good! Scoops would be cool, but I really don't see them all that often. Seems to me most COEs have a cap, just like you modeled. Nice job.

I concur!

[dabears]

Hmmm that may be incorporated as you don't see them as much...

So as I was soldering the breathers to the rack one of the joints came lose from to much heat and us all crooked and messed up looking now...... So I have to either undo it and rebuild that one and hope it works the second time around or re-think the design a little.change it up with materials, maybe I'll use styrene for it all... I'll post pics of how it turned out tonight when I get home from work..

[TRUCKMAKER]

I learned that when you get to the point of having a lot of soldered joints near where your soldering you need to use heat sinks, in my case on the headache rack I used a bunch of vise grips because it was all I had at the time. If you use them put a very light pressure on the part, as the brass gets hot it gets soft, to much pressure and you'll leave a small indentations.;)

[Espeefan]

Another option for you might be to simply bolt the breather canisters to the rack instead of soldering them. That way you can paint them separately, and replace them, if you ever need to.

[dabears]

Both those options would work. I'll have to pick up some more vise grips and try that. If that doesn't work I'll go by a tap and dye set to thread the holes needed. If those don't work right then I'll have no choice to out source that part of the build lol.. Still need to figure out the rear frame slope, or notch like I call it..

[Claus]

Some of John's (Stylin-N_Profilin) stack and elbows would look great on there, either miter cut or bull pipes!

Nice build you have going there for sure.

[dabears]

Some of John's (Stylin-N_Profilin) stack and elbows would look great on there, either miter cut or bull pipes!

Nice build you have going there for sure.

Yep his miter cut pipes, russ's rear Bumper, and stepside's visor are planned when my budget opens back up. Plus a few others hopefully russ's air ride too. :)

[dabears]

Got some supplies on my lunch to re make the breathers

[dabears]

Ok so as promised i putting the pics of how the breathers turned out when soldered to the rack. so heres what happened

The left one is the one that came undone while soldering as you see here
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120420_194942.jpg

Tried to fix it and this is how it is now
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120420_194955.jpg
Im kinda a perfectionist so i dont like it and will be re doing it again.

So when i was tearing the truck down again i noticed something i didnt before. my back wheels although the same are not the same... 2 are 6 lugs and the other 2 are 8 lugs... the fronts are 8 lugs.... YIKES!!! but they are getting swapped out to chrome ones anyways :p as it will bother me having that difference!!!
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120420_195123.jpg

Got the holes drilled for the lights on the trailer, just gotta figure out how to wire them
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120420_195037.jpg

made mirror brackets
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120420_195055.jpg

And re cleaned and organized my cave where i do it all in :D
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120420_195027.jpg

Thanks for looking and all the great comments!!

[TRUCKMAKER]

Nice mirror hoops!:cool: Thats the way to go, a bench for the trailer and one for the tractor, Works for me.:D

[dabears]

Nice mirror hoops!:cool: Thats the way to go, a bench for the trailer and one for the tractor, Works for me.:D

Thats only half the room ;) i could prob work on 3 trucks and 2 trailers each in its own spot... its not a big room but its well layed out! (just the other half holds the mess from this half.... still working on that haha):eek::p:p
Thanks on the mirror hoops... the licence plate holders i carefully cut off the front bumper are decent for the actual mirrors but those will be glues on after its all repainted!

[RCTech9]

Nice work on your truck and trailer!!! Cant wait to see it finished!

[dabears]

OK so im at a standstill until i can start getting parts, so i decided to put the truck back together to see roughly what it will look like, and i make my shopping list of needed parts to finish :eek::eek: :D I put the rack back on and took a scrap peice of sheet brass and made a temp texas bumper. AND WOW!!! Im loving the way this thing is going to look!!! I decided to try to keep the truck as close to the 1:1 as possible but change it a little at the same time. Im not sure what color ill end up with but it may not be orange/white.. may be red/white or take it old school with a brown/crimson scheme. anyways as usual heres some pics, cause i like seeing pics of progress to go with the words :p

Back view (intakes and pipes installed)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120422_153911.jpg

Closer view
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120422_153928.jpg

Front view with stock bumper
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120422_153952.jpg

Side view with my fenders (still undergoing revision on them)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120422_154034.jpg

Back view with my fenders
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120422_154231.jpg

Again with boredom i made a load and strapped it down to the trailer using the holes i drilled for the lights it will be getting eventually.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120422_154618.jpg

Heres the temp bumper
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120422_161222.jpg

Then had to run it around the basement :rolleyes::cool:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120422_162057.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120422_162106.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120422_162152.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120422_162203.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120422_162342.jpg


Thats all for now.. might make a video and still need to upload the ones of my daughter riding on the trailer. Thanks for looking and all the nice comments. I hope to start ordering parts this week to get this build moving along.

[SWAGGER]

Great work man! Looks amazing. To wire the trailer lights, lift the planks up. There is plenty of room underneath as they are floating on ribs that have a central channel up the middle.

[Diesel Demond]

lookin good!

[plow jockey]

Great looking set up.Great job on the air cleaners, you nailed it.

[BRICKNICK]

This thing is looking sick dabears.... Nice job. Awesome first build.

[dabears]

Thanks everyone. I'm learning as I go. I'm hoping to get some things ordered this week, just waiting for a price. I think i'm going to get a set of miter cut pipes, seeing if Russ can make the rack and breathers (that way its perfect and square) a new visor, front and rear bumper, and poss new fenders. Hope to get half of it ordered this week and the rest in a few Weeks

[glorydays24]

Aaron, the stretched globe pulling the tri-axle flatbed looks mean.:D I love the stained deck, nice touch.:D

Big John

[dabears]

Thanks big John! Can't wait to see it done... seems like forever away lol

[dabears]

Ok heres an update. Been working on a few projects off my "honey do List" and Thanks to Glorydays24 and corbetttrailers got a few parts in needed to get some things moving along with the build (thanks guys!!) While waiting for LEDS to come in to light up the trailer i got the rear bumper and homemade DOT bar made and installed.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120429_225220.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120429_225213.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120429_235457.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120429_235517.jpg

Heres playing around with an idea of making fenders for the trailer to match the truck, but instead of doubles it'll have triples..
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120427_223214.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120427_223153.jpg

heres my shiney new wheels :) they are the stock ones but now they all match,and are shiney lol
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120427_223114.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120427_223056.jpg

Thanks for looking!! Got my new dremel today and some more pvc thats thinner so going to remake the fenders for the truck and fabricate some for the trailer..

[glorydays24]

Aaron, I must say the bumper is looking gooooooood!!!:eek::D:p:cool: And the triple fenders will really set the trailer off.:) I'm glad I could help out buddy.:D

Big John

[dabears]

OK so playing around with ideas, and need input to keep or change back... Let me know what you think of this... :D

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120501_132423.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120501_132410.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120501_132332.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120501_132315.jpg

Making it a spread axle, shorty fenders with tool box. The box ill prob make from sheet metal, and not keep the styrene (was just a prototype)

let me know if you like it better this way?? I kinda do but am still on the fence about it.. :D:D

Thanks For looking!!!

[Snowman]

Yep the spreadaxle is a big winner in my book! :cool:

[SWAGGER]

I agree, more unusual and special! Go for it.

[Stylin n profilin]

Spread axel is my favorite..:D:D i stilll wish i kept mine..:(

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac33/Stylinpete/0816092200.jpg

[dabears]

Spread axel is my favorite..:D:D i stilll wish i kept mine..:(

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac33/Stylinpete/0816092200.jpg

I loved that trailer! You don't have it any more? Bummer. Yea I agree along with cabovers i'm a big fan of spread axle trailers. The spread axle will stay. Not sure if I Luke the small fenders so i'm going to make bigger ones and see how it looks..

Spread axle is gonna stay!

[Cossett]

Everyone does spread axle but the triple with those guards will make it stand out from the rest with nice shiny tool box/s in from of them,

Cheers Tracy

[Espeefan]

That's looking good! One suggestion though. Your trailer's fenders look like they need to wrap around the wheels a little more, so they match the tractor's fenders. I like the spread axle better. Either way, it's going to look good, but it's a little easier to model the norms, rather then the abnormal. Just don't see many tri-axle trailers around the US like that. That's not to say it wouldn't fun to model, because it's unique and cool, but spread axles are just more common, and they look sweet too.

[RCLaser]

Wow, That is a difficult choice ... triple or spread.... triple or Spread.....
I got it figured out -- you need 2 trailers -- One in each configuration

Looking Good either way to me!

[dabears]

That's looking good! One suggestion though. Your trailer's fenders look like they need to wrap around the wheels a little more, so they match the tractor's fenders. I like the spread axle better. Either way, it's going to look good, but it's a little easier to model the norms, rather then the abnormal. Just don't see many tri-axle trailers around the US like that. That's not to say it wouldn't fun to model, because it's unique and cool, but spread axles are just more common, and they look sweet too.

I agree about the fenders I cut them too short... Good thing I bought 10ft of the pvc pipe I use to make them :) I am going to re do them but I need to get more styrene now.
I think the frame and fenders will be painted to match the truck but the side rails will be polished. I got half of one side polished but wasn't happy with it. Too many scratch marks left in it..... May be sending those out to get polished nicely.

Tracey I agree with the tri axle but this one will be the spread, and down the road I'll to a tri As well, after I get my dump trailer! I really want one of those. Even thought about converting this one to a dump trailer..

[SWAGGER]

Here in Ireland, most trailers are tri axle super singles, or tandem duallies. I NEVER see spread axles here, so to me they are really rare and unusual. I didn't realise that they were so common in Oz and the US.

[dabears]

Here in the US they are just as common as tandoms, here in my state tri axles are not common except on a low boy, other states have different size rules and may be more common

[TRUCKMAKER]

The Tri looks good and there are quite a few around Chi-town! It would look good with the fenders. I also like the spread, you want a dump, HMMM, sounds like you got lots to do! Everythings looking excellent, keep up the good work!

[dabears]

started remaking all the fenders the last couple of nights ill try to get some pics up tomorrow. Also got myself a bench grinder and a nice pack of sandpaper so i started to polish up the railes on the trailer. Got one side done pretty good, think i need to do a little more buffing but not too bad for my first time polishing aluminum. Found a new way to mount the fenders (thanks Russ for the idea) just gotta work one little problem with it on the truck side.... but i think it will work out great!!

Thanks for looking and your comments!!! Ill get some more progress pics up tomorrow night!

[dabears]

OK here are the pics

Was trying to get the fenders to sit lower and i think this will work
using brass bent and drilled for screw that hold axle to leaf mount to go thru and have it about 1/8' above tire
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6252.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6253.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6254.jpg
the fenders will now move with the movement of the suspension

Here is one of the new fenders being made sitting on new mounts
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6255.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6243.jpg

you can see the side rail now polished need to hit the buffer one more time though
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6244.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6245.jpg


heres with original fenders still deciding which i like better now with the new mounts
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6246.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6249.jpg

yep im liking the way she's starting to look
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6250.jpg

here is the mount clearance from the tire
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6256.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6257.jpg

new fender still under construction
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6242.jpg



Also figure out on the digital TX (as i have the DX5E) that i was able to get all functions of the MFU to work properly fairly easy. For those having the start stop issue put your servo switches back to normal then adjust your trim and it'll start and stop, then just re flip your servo switches and center your trims...

Thanks for looking. what do you think of the new mounts??

[B-Train Hauler]

I used the same way on mine.
These fenders make it look very good and the weight of the trailer (hem... mine is a bit heavy...) doesn't affect rolling.
For my part i prefer the three axles look, it make the trailer appear heavyer, but the spread looks great too!
And anyway, your build is awsome! :)

[dabears]

Thank B-Train! Loved the videos of your truck. how do you like the ss tronics kit? Im pretty sure your trailers are a lot heavier then mine will be!!!

[glorydays24]

Aaron, you never fail at impressing me.:D Using brass mounts in genius, and I really like where you're going with the fenders. And the trailer will definitly have some BLIIIIIIIIING!!! Great job buddy.;)

Big John

[B-Train Hauler]

Thanks to you! I admit that my steels coils are a bit heavy. :D

The SS-tronyx kit was very easy to install and perfectly work. Was a bit more head scratching because of my particular configuration, but really a well designed product. The team who's produce it it also very helpful and friendly ;)
Can't speak for everyone, but I'm very satisfied myself and recommend it! (and... no, I don't have any share on their business ;))

And it is very pleasant to load and unload without any wires to connnect , specially with a b-train! :cool:

Mods will delete this if I violate some rules with these comments... :rolleyes:

[dabears]

Now with the SS tronics stuff, they said that they had a support leg kit along with the light kit... i dont need that if i buy the power support leg kit from tamiya right? just need the wireless light kit for the lights to work... i dont want to have to plug anything in or walk up to disconect my trailer like i do now...

[B-Train Hauler]

You're right.
If nothing change since I get mine, the kit for motorized legs is an option, only if you don't want the mechanical switch system from Tamiya. Otherwise, the legs systems stay connect exactly the same way than without the wireless kit.
But I suggest you contact them for verification before ordering ;)

[dabears]

Sweet kinda what I thought. They said that it replaces the Tamiya one so you don't have the bar sticking out from under the 5th wheel... But it's like $90

[dabears]

Made some progress this week with the fenders and even got some paint on the prototypes. I painted them to match the trucks current color but the entire truck will be changing colors and scheme come wintertime i hope. i ended up changing back to the original mounts i made for the fenders using the shock towers to hold them as the new fenders are alot thinner then the first set i made. put the trailer back to a tri axle until i get all new suspension for it as i dont have the right parts to make it a spreadaxle still playing with poss of triple fenders. Took the air cleaner rack off for now as it is not the one staying on, i am having that made for me. Well heres what i got let me know what you think.

new rear fenders
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6262.jpg

new trailer fender
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6260.jpg

side by side and hooked up look
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6264.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6259.jpg

heres the poss of a tri, just have to connect the 2 together
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6266.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6269.jpg

Got a new tractor at the local swap meet for $3.00 ;)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6267.jpg

Some paint on the truck fenders
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6270.jpg

Heres some outside pics with the new fenders on the truck. :mad: i forgot to respray the back plate to get rid of the scratches so ill go get more paint later... :D
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6281.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6278.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6279.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6280.jpg

Thanks for looking!! Hopefull i'll get the back frame plate painted today or tomorrow for sure. Oh and i have full tire clearence and trailer clearance moutned this way. i test a full battery inside and outside before i painted them to adjust them right. :)

[glorydays24]

Aaron, isn't it simply amazing how a little bit of color brings our parts to life that we make? You did a fine job on the fenders, FANTASTIC!!!:D Can't wait to see the fenders painted and put on the trailer.:D Keep it up buddy.;)

Big John

[Diesel Demond]

you got my luck with paint!!

[dabears]

you got my luck with paint!!

yea and wouldnt you knw it went to the LHS and they were out of my color!!! :eek::eek: So i went online and ordered me a box of it. :D never have too much paint on hand..

Aaron, isn't it simply amazing how a little bit of color brings our parts to life that we make? You did a fine job on the fenders, FANTASTIC!!! Can't wait to see the fenders painted and put on the trailer. Keep it up buddy.

Big John
Yes its amazing how much paint can cover up little flaws and make things look like an actual part instead of 4 diff pieces of plastic!! The trialer is on hold until i decide if im going to shorten it, change it or get rid of it. its pretty long and i dont have the right parts to convert to a spread axle properly so im not sure what route to go.. really want a dump trailer s i may shorten the frame and do some converting with a screw drive.. have not decided yet. Once i decide i already have more fenders made for either way.

Thanks for looking.

[dabears]

Went down to PFB Nathans house yesterday and got to play in some dirt! truck did pretty good with the locked axles heres some pics getting her a little dirty. She may look good but im not afraid to put some scratches on it!!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/basement%20play/DSCF6325.jpg

Waiting for the load to be done
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/basement%20play/DSCF6336.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/basement%20play/DSCF6346.jpg

I liked the shorter trailer, much easier to manuver around!!
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/basement%20play/DSCF6348.jpg

Sitting with Truckmaker
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/basement%20play/DSCF6349.jpg

waiting by the crew
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/basement%20play/DSCF6353.jpg

Nathans rc4wd excavator is freaking HUGE!!!
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/basement%20play/DSCF6378.jpg

My truck with youngguns
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/basement%20play/DSCF6290.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/basement%20play/DSCF6294.jpg

had a blast now i just gotta get some more stuff done before indy. Will prob be next year when this rebuild is fully complete including a super sweet paint job.

Thanks for looking and thanks again PFB for letting me use the loader i reall want one now...

[SWAGGER]

DaBears this is one of my favorite trucks. I think it's a fantastic looking machine and I really love the paint job as is, so would love to know what you have in mind that you are willing to scrap the existing job.

[dabears]

Thanks swagger! my lips are shut on the paint scheme planned. A few people know and all I can say is it'll turn some heads! Even after its gets its new paint ill still get it dirty. That's what wax and polish is for. I have a long way to go before then yet. Few more things planned yet.

[Ogar]

Nice Globe you have their.keep up the good work,what paint ideas are you planning?

Paul

[sneaky-pete]

Thats a sweet Globe there........I love the rear fenders!

[dabears]

Nice Globe you have their.keep up the good work,what paint ideas are you planning?

Paul

Lets just say its really cool. Im basing it off of a different 1:1 then originally planned, its not going to be exact of the 1:1 but the basic idea will be. Its going to be a tough paint job but ive got a pro lined up to attempt it, but it wont have the new paint before Indy. it'll prob go to paint after Indy or more into winter.

heres a teaser of what im going after. poss same colors but pretty close to this one ;)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/m_DSC_1552.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/m_DSC_1543.jpg

Thats a sweet Globe there........I love the rear fenders!

Thank you!! those were the 3rd attempt for the fenders and prob not the last. I'd like to have them copied into fiberglass so they are just a hair thinner and smoother still have refining to go. (plus i HATE bondo work :( never been too good at it)

Thanks for looking!! And BTW truck is nice and clean and shiney again :D

[SWAGGER]

Ha! Enough pressure and you cracked, the cat is officially out of the bag! Well, I can now understand why you are happy to ditch the existing job, as good as it is, the above concept will be earth shattering. I have still yet to see something so complex and advanced on a 1:14 model. It will be tough to pull off but if you have a pro painter on hand, it should work out pretty well. I am really looking forward to the final result.

[dabears]

Ha! Enough pressure and you cracked, the cat is officially out of the bag! Well, I can now understand why you are happy to ditch the existing job, as good as it is, the above concept will be earth shattering. I have still yet to see something so complex and advanced on a 1:14 model. It will be touch to pull off but if you have a pro painter on hand, it should work out pretty well. I am really looking forward to the final result.

Lol yea, its a Sweet paint scheme but it will be a pain to do and time consuming I'd imagine. May ditch the flame details depending how hard it'll be to do but it'll definitely stand out when done on a cab over. The 1:1 is a conventional. But yes I'm not to concerned scratching up the current paint job haha

[plow jockey]

That would be a killer paint job on a sweet truck.

[B-Train Hauler]

Superb rig there! :eek:
You made a great job with that first paint, can't wait to see the next one!
Keep on building!

[skl1cent]

this is one baddddddd asssss truckkk! I like it!

[dabears]

That would be a killer paint job on a sweet truck.
HAHA yea it would be im excited about it but hate that it has to wait to be done for a few months, due to funds and the truck being ready for it!

Superb rig there! :eek:
You made a great job with that first paint, can't wait to see the next one!
Keep on building!
Thanks buddy!!

this is one baddddddd asssss truckkk! I like it!

Thanks! Its far from done but its coming along ok. :)

Thanks for looking and the comments guys!!

[glorydays24]

I can't wait to see how the paint turns out, it's really going to get attention, that's for sure.:D

Big John

[dabears]

I can't wait to see how the paint turns out, it's really going to get attention, that's for sure.:D

Big John

yea wish timelines and budgets etc would allow it to be done by indy but that wont happen. BUT it will eventualy get the new paint. haha need the new rack, stacks, air cleaners, front and rear bumpers, :rolleyes: the list keeps growing haha we all know how that goes!! :) But thats half the fun isnt it??

[glorydays24]

yea wish timelines and budgets etc would allow it to be done by indy but that wont happen. BUT it will eventualy get the new paint. haha need the new rack, stacks, air cleaners, front and rear bumpers, :rolleyes: the list keeps growing haha we all know how that goes!! :) But thats half the fun isnt it??

Just remember Aaron, good things come to those who wait.:):p;)

Big John

[dabears]

Ok been busy with a few projects but heres an update of todays truck progress :D

I Finally have mirrors!!!! YAY :p Thanks Travis!!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120611_155524.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120611_155530.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120611_155545.jpg

YAY!!!! Seriously you guys have no idea how bad i wanted just to have mirrors.... lol its the little things in life that make me happy haha

Ok so heres a quick solution to an idea untill i have Russ make me a better one but kinda needed to make more room in the rear of the truck i had to get rid of the wide stock bumper. so i made this really quick and got it mounted out of brass... had i had the right cutting tools it would have turned out better.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120611_150037.jpg


Random photos with the flatbed a few weekends ago lol
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6407.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6406.jpg

[fhhhstix]

Hay Aaron your welcome, I am glad the mirrors worked for you and ya the little touches like the mirrors do make a big difference.

Travis

[dabears]

Hay Aaron your welcome, I am glad the mirrors worked for you and ya the little touches like the mirrors do make a big difference.

Travis

Yes they do! A big difference!! Thank you again buddy!!!

[dabears]

When i got home from work today i had a box waiting for me. :D:D
So after i put the kids to bed early :p i got to work and got this mounted up!!
THANKS RUSS!!!! Nailed it perfectly!!:D

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120621_225439.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120621_225446.jpg


the original i made and sent him and what i got back :D
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120621_225514.jpg

yes i decided to kinda take the aussie style and mix it a little different
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120621_225546.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120621_225554.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120621_225601.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120621_230937.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120621_231211.jpg

Once i can order the new pipes those may be mounted to the rack as originally planned and they may not i havnt fully decided yet. Re wired the truck, and relocated the MFU to being mounted to the top inside of the cab going to be doing something different for sound. same sound just not the same speaker i'm testing a few options but its totally cool!! Still waiting on my LEDS for the lowboy........ then i can get that lit up. Hopefully in the next few weeks another box will arrive and then the truck should be about done before being painted. but the paints gotta wait till after indy.

Thanks for looking let me know what you think about the new rack :cool:

[IDontKnow]

May sound like a dumb question ..... how do you get to the battery?

[dabears]

May sound like a dumb question ..... how do you get to the battery?

Not a dumb question at all. The cab will be put on a hinge to tilt forward like the real cabovers do so I can access everything. Buy for now there are a few options. Unscrew 4 cab screws and lift cab off or remove 2 screws holding the rack mount. I designed the rack with that in mins of using the tank mount stews for easy. Access. 3rd option is put the battery in the frame rails under the deck plate easy to get to.

[Roadmasters]

Nice rack! Haha

Russ did a great job on it, but is there a way to mount it alittle more cleanly? mabe screwed to the deck plate from the bottom?

[dabears]

Once I add the light bar on that bracket you won't notice it as much. I prob could make a mount for under the deck plate but then the deck plate would be raised in that area, currently is using the tank strap holes and screws. The cleaners have some weight to them and pull the rack backwards a little this way that is used now is sturdy and I'll be making a hinged box to square up the mount with lights in it like in the 2nd picture of the paint scheme I want (top of this page pic 2)

[glorydays24]

Aaron, Russ nailed the breathers and rack, very nice.:);) Now if you put the battery in between the rails, I think that would be the way to go...just my .02:p

Big John

[Snochaser]

Looks great. Very nice truck Sir. All the little pieces add up for sure.

[plow jockey]

Thats a nice touch with the air cleaners and stack rack.Good job.

[DoubleClutchin']

Everytime I come back here the truck keeps getting better and better! Keep at it.

[dabears]

Aaron, Russ nailed the breathers and rack, very nice.:);) Now if you put the battery in between the rails, I think that would be the way to go...just my .02:p

Big John
I did before but I still need to find a way to turn the mfu in and of and be able to adjust the volume.. That's the next goal.

Looks great. Very nice truck Sir. All the little pieces add up for sure.
Thank you! Yes they do add up in many ways and there's still more to come.. :)

Thats a nice touch with the air cleaners and stack rack.Good job.
Thanks!

Everytime I come back here the truck keeps getting better and better! Keep at it.
Thank you! That's my goal still quite a ways from done but its getting there.

[russisloud]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120621_225514.jpg



the rack looks great on the truck :D

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Looks Real nice Russ as all of the vendors on the board do such Top Notch custom work it is great to have them all here..

[dabears]

Ok cab is pretty much closed for good now well at least i dont need to access it anymore.. I relocated the battery again to the frame rails and moved the switches for the MFU. My speaker idea didnt pan out as i kept blowing speakers so that is a little dissapointing, so i resoldered the original speaker back in. I also started the light box to hide the rack mount.

used the face for a template on the floor
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120624_154329.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120624_154507.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120624_170741.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120624_170745.jpg

I can access all controls of the mfu and its completely hidden.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120624_170753.jpg

Heres what i have come up with so far as i was explaining before

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120625_003921.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120625_010056.jpg

I still need to try to hinge it and add lights to it but it will deff hide the mount the way i thought it would

Thanks for looking!!

[dmess62]

looks good, a few red lights back there would set it off

[dabears]

looks good, a few red lights back there would set it off

you mean like this?:confused: :D

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120625_142723.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120625_142824.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120625_142848.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120625_172726.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120625_172902.jpg

The light bar prob wont be painted for indy as the truck is not staying this color so the less new stuff i paint the less that needs to be stripped before the new colors go on. the light bar is not fully mounted yet and just taped on for now i need to get 4 new red LEDs thast match so i can rewire it :eek:
Thanks for looking

[glorydays24]

Aaron, i like the idea of hiding the control panel. Functional, yet clean looking. And I like the box w/ the led's. Great job.:D:D:D

Big John

[dabears]

Aaron, i like the idea of hiding the control panel. Functional, yet clean looking. And I like the box w/ the led's. Great job.:D:D:D

Big John

Thanks Big john! i like it cause i can just reach under the drivers side of the cab and control everything! I have the lights in the box ran off the mfu just soldered 2 more red leds to the brake lights in a series i still may throw in a resistor if needed in the future as the rear bumper is going to have 5 more lights in it...

[hippy]

well all i can say is "Holy smokes!" looks great. if you were to put a drome box on and paint it UVL colors, i would swaer it was my uncle jims old rig.

[dmess62]

yup thats what i meant about the lights and they really do hide the mount really well

[dabears]

well all i can say is "Holy smokes!" looks great. if you were to put a drome box on and paint it UVL colors, i would swaer it was my uncle jims old rig.

yup thats what i meant about the lights and they really do hide the mount really well

Thanks guys!! Got more parts headed my way soon!! :D:D At this rate she may have a new temp color by indy!! :eek:

[Brian in PA]

Great job Aaron! Its been awhile since I looked at your thread. The breather assembly is pretty sweet. Good Idea for the hidden MFU controller too!

[dabears]

Great job Aaron! Its been awhile since I looked at your thread. The breather assembly is pretty sweet. Good Idea for the hidden MFU controller too!

Thanks Brian!! I cant wait to get all the other extras, lights and new paint on it!! its getting there slowly but surely

[dabears]

Got my 6 tooth pinion gear from RC4WD made a spacer and man it helped slow my truck down quite a bit!!! Thanks for the link Paul!!

[Diesel Demond]

lookin real good! Your advatar shows your driver in the rubarb. better tell him to get some sleep!!!lol

[dmess62]

Just got my 55T motor and 9tooth pinion in mine big difference over stock. Trucks looking good

[dabears]

This week has been great so far with parts coming in :D:D Got my new bumper and bezels in! Russ and Lynn big Thank you!!! Awesome work guys!!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/20120709_200947.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/20120709_201008.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/20120709_201050.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/20120709_201108.jpg

I love it!!! Now i just gotta light it up. Now im wondering if i could just cut the old fog lights off the leads and series in the 8 2v LEDs i need? i added 2 to the brake lights with no ill effect.. maybe through in a 56ohm resister or 2? My lowboy is 5 sets of 4 led/1 56ohm resistors in a series... Still need to order the new pipes, visor, and wait for one more custom part and it should be pretty much done minus new paint scheme. Anyways thanks for looking

THANKS AGAIN RUSS AND LYNN!!

[MACK Daddy]

Great Job on that mfu placement..clean look....Lynn And Russ are true craftsman...The breathers are awesome


Alfy

[Kaf343]

Aaron, Love what your doing with the Globe. I love the Orange but cant wait to see what you come up with.

[dabears]

Great Job on that mfu placement..clean look....Lynn And Russ are true craftsman...The breathers are awesome


Alfy
Thanks Alfy!!

Aaron, Love what your doing with the Globe. I love the Orange but cant wait to see what you come up with.

Thanks buddy!! I have a new cab, rails on order, and made new fenders for the new paint. just cant mess up that nice paint it has now!


And the new bumper has lights!! May change how its ran i ran 2 series of 4, 2v 20ma leds each series with a 56ohm resistor on the negative side and hooked it up to the old fog light wires... may split it to only 4 lights on a plug using the extra light plug.. not sure yet any thoughts from the other with more lights then this?? How did you do it properly?
wasnt happy with the last set of pics i posted so here are some new ones outside and then with the lights working :)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/20120711_200357.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/20120711_200432.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/20120711_200523.jpg

with new lights
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/20120711_233022.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/20120711_232902.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/20120711_232849.jpg

Thanks for looking!!

[pumptech]

Awesome job on the Globe !!,very cool:D

[tc1cat]

Truck looks nice!! Glad you decided to keep this body. I really like the color.

[dmess62]

Truck looks good. I really like that front bumper

[Diesel Demond]

very nice truck that front bumper is sweet i might have to contact you on the whole sizes and size of l.e.d light. having a bumper made and gonna use my fog lights to power 2 amber l.e.d on each end of bumper! truck looks great with those fenders and new plumbing on back.

[Actros861]

Very nice Globeliner you have there :)

[dabears]

Awesome job on the Globe !!,very cool:D
Thanks!
Truck looks nice!! Glad you decided to keep this body. I really like the color.
Thanks Lynn! Yea I like it too so eventually I'll have 2 globes this will become a different one and all this will get a new frame and cab

Truck looks good. I really like that front bumper
Thanks I had Russisloud make the bumper did an awesome job

very nice truck that front bumper is sweet i might have to contact you on the whole sizes and size of l.e.d light. having a bumper made and gonna use my fog lights to power 2 amber l.e.d on each end of bumper! truck looks great with those fenders and new plumbing on back.
Thanks! Let me know I'll be glad to help. Prob use 3mm leds for that.

Very nice Globeliner you have there :)

Thanks!

Thanks for looking!

[rockNmayhem]

Wow, I was never a real big fan of the globe liners until I started watching this build. I really like the new front bumper with the extra lights on it. This whole truck has come together very well. I think my next project will be a globe now.

[dabears]

Changed how i had the front bumper wired up (thanks TC for the help) and the lights are brighter so im happy. Also got more lights done on the lowboy here are some pics as usual :)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120716_224837.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120716_224902.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120716_224919.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120716_224939.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120716_225014.jpg

In the dark (kinda)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120716_225032.jpg

Yes inside frame has 2 lights in each side too :D
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120716_225046.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120716_225118.jpg


Still far from done but much better. Tailer is only 50% done total with the rebuild.

Thanks for looking!!!

[rockNmayhem]

Lookin good as said before. I'm really liking all the lights and the trailer looks right at home behind that truck.

Tyler

[dabears]

Thanks Tyler!

[peterbilt65]

did you make that lowboy or were did it come from?

[dabears]

did you make that lowboy or were did it come from?

the trailer is scratch built originally by another member. i have been re doing it to the way i want it to be and look. on the list is more lights, lowboy tires, powered neck, but for now its rolling and almost ready for indy..

[glorydays24]

I must say the 'ol globe w/ the lowboy look's very, very impressive. And the brighter led's look way better. Now hurry up and "git-r-done".;):p:D:cool: And I almost forgot, the bumper look's awsome.:D:D:D

Big John

[dabears]

Thanks big John i'm trying to get-r-done! Worked 66 hours last week and spent the day out on the boat with the kids today :) hey I needed a break ;)

[plow jockey]

The globe and lowboy are looking good. Good job on the LEDs. That bumper gives the truck a tough look. Good job, keep the pics coming.

[YoungGunz]

Looks good man, great setup. The lights set it off, need to get my lowboy together and working :o:o

J.D.

[dabears]

The globe and lowboy are looking good. Good job on the LEDs. That bumper gives the truck a tough look. Good job, keep the pics coming.
Thanks Buddy! i agree the bumper gives it one heck of an attitude look. But just wait till its done, with the new visor and stuff it'll look bad a$$

Looks good man, great setup. The lights set it off, need to get my lowboy together and working :o:o

J.D.

Thanks J.D hurry up and get it together i wanna see it :) yes the lights make a huge difference, i just hope i have the time to finish the lights before Indy if not it at least has most of them.

[dmess62]

That thing is looking sharp. Like everyone else the lowboy looks at home behind that truck

[dabears]

That thing is looking sharp. Like everyone else the lowboy looks at home behind that truck

Thanks!!

SO between paint getting messed up and getting the flatbed put back together i was working on a way to make the pipes mount to the rack as easy as possisble. heres what i came up with.. This is version 1 and im sure there will be a few before i try it with a set of S&P's pipes
so heres a mock up with the old rack i made and some 1/2" copper..

Took a reg soup can and made some cuts
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120724_155714.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120724_155747.jpg

Drilled some holes and added a screw making the loop as tight as poosible
(and trust me the pipes are not going to move!!)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120724_161845.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120724_161850.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120724_161902.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120724_161907.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120724_161915.jpg

Just about as realistic as i can get with it without making a mount on the rack and bolting the strap to the mount on the rack like on the 1:1's

What do ya think?? Ill prob make another 20 before i can get the 4 i need to be perfect...

Thanks for looking

[Diesel Demond]

I think it looks great and very realistic the way it wraps around the the stack!! great idea!!! now i know were to get a bracket to hold my mud flaps to the other bracket.

[dabears]

I think it looks great and very realistic the way it wraps around the the stack!! great idea!!! now i know were to get a bracket to hold my mud flaps to the other bracket.

i think outside the box for making stuff.. pop cans are too thin but soup can was good. for the flaps you could try both. I used to use a pop can to reproduce a hood and fender on a 1/25 scale car then send it into a wall... made it look like real damage from a wreck...

[dabears]

Well got another package in the mail today while i was at work :rolleyes:
So Thanks to Ric @ PMD this is what i got now.

2 New axles and suspension
Flatbed is back in service!! :D

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120725_223800.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120725_223837.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120725_223849.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120725_223731.jpg

I also bought a few other things.... :D got one thing on tonight
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120725_231632.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120725_231657.jpg

So nice to have both trailers in working order!
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120725_231841.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120725_231932.jpg

now if i get the time before indy i can get the lights into the flatbed as well..


Thanks for looking!! :D

[glorydays24]

Looking good Aaron.:) I can't wait to see these in person, and you are doing a fantastic job.:D:D:D

Big John

[dabears]

Looking good Aaron.:) I can't wait to see these in person, and you are doing a fantastic job.:D:D:D

Big John

Thanks Buddy!! I cant wait to see slum lord in person!


SO came home from work sick today but didnt feel like sleeping so heres what i got done today.
Put the hinges on the box that i started months ago and put a door on it. moved the rear axle on the flatbed back 1/2" and came up with this :D
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120726_200335.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120726_201721.jpg
It will house this as i got some lights installed as well :)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120726_202912.jpg

So heres the lights for now equal on both sides 12 total

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120726_203059.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120726_203119.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120726_203826.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120726_203814.jpg

Also got a few finishing details done on the lowboy as well
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120726_203601.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120726_203617.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120726_203701.jpg

Heres both almost ready for indy!
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/20120726_203252.jpg

Hoping to poss add a trailer light kit to both or one of the trailers so i have brake and turn signals.. both trailers only have side marker lights for now untill i figure out which route im going to go.. May make my own 6wire harness and light kit but using magnetic switches to turn on the lights..

Thanks for looking!!

[dmess62]

Looking good!! As of now I should be able to get to see in person in Indy.

[Brian in PA]

Nice update Aaron. Th battery in the tool box is a good idea.

[rockNmayhem]

Aaron, those two trailers are looking great behind the Globe. They would look great with the signals hooked up on them and would really finish this setup off well.

Tyler

[dabears]

Looking good!! As of now I should be able to get to see in person in Indy.
Thank you! Thats awesome you'll be able to make it. its my first year there and im excited to meet eveyone and see all these great builds up close!

Nice update Aaron. Th battery in the tool box is a good idea.
Thanks Brian! I still need to build another box for the other side that will hold all the chains and stuff, and poss a spare tire rack but ill prob get to that after indy (knowing me ill do it tomorrow)

Aaron, those two trailers are looking great behind the Globe. They would look great with the signals hooked up on them and would really finish this setup off well.

Tyler

Thanks Tyler! Yea im hoping to beable to figure something out for them. the lowboy will eventually have a powered neck so that is where the complexity will be but im sure ill figure out a way to make it happen.

Thanks for looking!!

[petermoblin]

Your whole set up is killer, love the lowboy. Also, great idea in the straps for the pipes.

[plow jockey]

Looking good, great job on the updates !

[dabears]

Your whole set up is killer, love the lowboy. Also, great idea in the straps for the pipes.

Looking good, great job on the updates !

Thanks guys!!

Well i said id prob get the other box made yesterday (which i did) but today i got them painted :D as well as a few other things.
2 cans of paint again and again 2 different shades.... Im done trying to match the color now :mad: so it is what it is...

Got a few more touches done on the flatbed, now sure if im going to change it again a few things to work out on it.
Took shelving runners and laid them into the bed area
Sanded the front plate and polished it up on one side (facing trailer)
got both tool boxes made, functional locks
here are the pics..

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6461.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6463.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6465.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6466.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6467.jpg
Still need to adjust the light bar a little
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6468.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6470.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6471.jpg
Shiney :)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6476.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6479.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched/DSCF6477.jpg

Thanks for looking!! Still trying to decide need your input on what looks better... For the front pate, shiney facing the load or the truck??? I may polish the other side still but for now only one side will be polished.:D

[spudd]

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! polish both sides

[hammer]

I agree with spudd polish both sides can't have enough "bling" LOL.
Beautiful rig awsome job.

TONY

[dmess62]

polish both sides. That shine looks good

[dabears]

:DWell i decided to do the other side... So heres what its like now. I have to refit some boards, and level out the trailer yet

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched%202/DSCF6480.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched%202/DSCF6482.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched%202/DSCF6483.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched%202/DSCF6485.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched%202/DSCF6489.jpg
Still has some haze but a few more rounds thru the wheels should clear that up... I hope
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched%202/DSCF6492.jpg

:D Thanks for looking! Just got word that one of the final parts to my truck is in the mail :rolleyes: :D

[YoungGunz]

Hmmmmm, maybe a new rear bumper??

[dabears]

Yes that is in the mail! But its not like anyone elses :)

What you dont like my half a$$ rear bumper i have now? lmao (i dont!)

[YoungGunz]

Yes that is in the mail! But its not like anyone elses :)

What you dont like my half a$$ rear bumper i have now? lmao (i dont!)

Well it has character!! :D:D Lol

[dabears]

HAHA Character.... it deff has plenty of character alright!

[dmess62]

Truck and trailer is looking good. Nice job on the tool boxes on the flatbed

[dabears]

Thanks Dave!

Leveled out the trailer tonight,re polished the front plate, and tore all the boards off... The shelving brackets are thicker then the wood so it won't work the way I hoped. I'll try grinding down some spots so it will this week. My daughter knocked my TX off the shelf it was on and broke the y training switch, lucky not needed right now, but took it apart to make sure no other damage happened.a few times after the radio when turned on would make a weird beep and all lights would flash...

[dmess62]

I feel your pain, my kids have the ability to knock over everything no matter how small or out of the way i think it is

[dabears]

Well with the antisipation of parts coming in this week i did a little cleaning in the workshop this week so id have the room and could find what i needed
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched%202/20120801_231548.jpg

Then i got the truck ready for surgery
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched%202/20120801_231559.jpg

So today i came home to a package from Russ! :D Boy was i happy!! heres what i got

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched%202/20120802_195543.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched%202/20120802_195550.jpg
He got it exactly the way i wanted it!!!! LOVE IT!!

So i knew the time had come to make some mods on the truck so i measured 8 times:eek: and marked the area
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched%202/20120802_213640.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched%202/20120802_213644.jpg

Then got out the dremel with the metal cut off wheel.... :cool:
Started cutting
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched%202/20120802_213847.jpg

Fhew that came out good now the other side
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Just about 1 inch off on each side
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Test fit
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Then after breaking 2 drill bits :mad: i got the new screws in and tight
cut the decking to where i wanted it and now here is the new rear end of the truck
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Now i have a lot more clearance room for the lowboy as well
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So now i need input on this..... few options i can go with it
1. Make all 6 turn signals
2. Make outer 2 turn inner 4 brake
3. Make inner 2 turn outer 4 brake
5. Make all 6 brake and move turn signals to the outer 2 on the light bar on the rack mount
6. Make outer 4 turn and inner 2 brake.....
I cant decide now... PLEASE help me i dont have duel leds or all 6 would be brake and turn :D


Also i plan on tying into the trailer portion of the mfu without the MFU trailer harness. but just for the brake lights... the turn will just be spliced into the original rear turn signal wires.... does anyone know which 2 prongs on that portion of the mfu do i want???

Thanks for looking!! :D:D

[dmess62]

Can't help you with the lighting, but the new rear light bar looks good

[Supermario]

Hey dabears, nice chop job and rear lights look great. In my opinion I would go with option #2 with turn lights on the outside.

I have the answer to your MFU question...just so happens that yesterday I removed the trailer lighting kit and can tell which wires are for brake lights. The wires are the blue and green wire. When holding the plug and looking at the wires and the connector lock tab is top side and away from you, the first 2wires starting from the left - blue , then green.

Hope this helps, truck looks sweet. One of the best COE on site!

Mario

[russisloud]

the bumper looks great on the truck :D i would go with #2 also on the lights

[glorydays24]

I love the light bar Aaron:D:D It gives your truck some "BAD TO THE BONE" attitude.:eek::eek::eek: Your truck is definitely a show stopper.:);):cool:

Big John

[fhhhstix]

I like the bumper but not where it is at. I think you need to move the bumper forward closer to the back of the fenders. It looks like it is just hanging out there by its self.

Travis

[dabears]

Can't help you with the lighting, but the new rear light bar looks good
Thank you!!

Hey dabears, nice chop job and rear lights look great. In my opinion I would go with option #2 with turn lights on the outside.

I have the answer to your MFU question...just so happens that yesterday I removed the trailer lighting kit and can tell which wires are for brake lights. The wires are the blue and green wire. When holding the plug and looking at the wires and the connector lock tab is top side and away from you, the first 2wires starting from the left - blue , then green.

Hope this helps, truck looks sweet. One of the best COE on site!

Mario
IDK about the best on the site but thank you for the kind words! And THANK you for the help with the mfu plug spots!! Thats going to save me time later trying to figure that out!

the bumper looks great on the truck :D i would go with #2 also on the lights
Yes it does/will after i get it pushed back a little further.. then it'll be perfect. im thinking #2 is going to be the way i go with it! Thank you again for another awesome part!! Love it!

I love the light bar Aaron:D:D It gives your truck some "BAD TO THE BONE" attitude.:eek::eek::eek: Your truck is definitely a show stopper.:);):cool:

Big John
Thanks Buddy!!! Im liking it too :rolleyes: Just need my stepside visor and johns pipes.... oh and air ride kit, hub caps...... the list is never ending :eek:

I like the bumper but not where it is at. I think you need to move the bumper forward closer to the back of the fenders. It looks like it is just hanging out there by its self.

Travis

I agree 100% was thinking the same last night!! Thank you for being honest with your opinion i like that!!! Im thinking another 1/2" back maybe a little more. :D

[dabears]

Ok this is better! Took another 3/4 off the frame. I'm going to have to re work the tear fender mounts as its not going to work well like they are now but no biggie. Let me know how you like this way compared to the other way (not that I can change it now lol)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/20120804_000549.jpg

How is this Travis? But I'll make them in black and a better fit?
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/20120804_000808.jpg

Thanks for looking and for the comments even if you don't like it be honest it helps me out!

[dmess62]

HUGE improvement. Looks alot better with the extra cut off

[karak34]

Nice

[Supermario]

Yup , looks much better. Travis was right, I guess it was sticking out too much. Now it looks as part of the truck rather than something added on. With each thing you do to this rig it is becoming one of the sharpest looking Coe on site. The next build of the month featuring cab overs, I'm sure the voting will prove it!

One thing I would change though, I noticed the steer tires have a drive tire type tread pattern. That was one of the first things I changed on mine. I found a set on PMD that have a tread design which looks a lot more like steer tires. That's it, the rest is great.

Mario

[Supermario]

Hey Aaron, I retract my comment bout the front tires. I see you've had a couple different styles of front tires on it. It was a early picture from awhile ago where I saw the tire tread was a drive tire.....all is good ! Lol

[dabears]

HUGE improvement. Looks alot better with the extra cut off
Thanks buddy! I like it better too, now its what I had pictured in my head

Nice
Thank you!

Yup , looks much better. Travis was right, I guess it was sticking out too much. Now it looks as part of the truck rather than something added on. With each thing you do to this rig it is becoming one of the sharpest looking Coe on site. The next build of the month featuring cab overs, I'm sure the voting will prove it!

One thing I would change though, I noticed the steer tires have a drive tire type tread pattern. That was one of the first things I changed on mine. I found a set on PMD that have a tread design which looks a lot more like steer tires. That's it, the rest is great.

Mario

Hey Aaron, I retract my comment bout the front tires. I see you've had a couple different styles of front tires on it. It was a early picture from awhile ago where I saw the tire tread was a drive tire.....all is good ! Lol
Yea they have changed a few times.the original ones were way to soft so I changed them out, i'm thinking of doing super singles up front like on most heavy haulers. :D

[hammer]

I have to agree this is one of the best looking cabovers on the board, and the rear looks alot better the way it is now awsome job.

TONY

[TRUCKMAKER]

Looking great Aaron:cool::D!
So when are you starting on your excavator to pull behind it on the low boy?:p:D

[dabears]

I have to agree this is one of the best looking cabovers on the board, and the rear looks alot better the way it is now awsome job.

TONY
Thank you!

Looking great Aaron:cool::D!
So when are you starting on your excavator to pull behind it on the low boy?:p:D

Thanks buddy! Lol right! I'm not anytime soon, so I figured I'll just haul Nate's loader around and just not take it off my trailer ;) haha after running his that day I want it! Definitely need to get down there and run it again.

My goal after work is to wire the lights up then run the truck in the dark with the trailers in the basement after I make new rear fender mounts.

[TRUCKMAKER]

I kinda missed out on running it, I would like to run it one of these days but you probably couldn't pry the radio out of my hands!:p:p:D

[dabears]

Got all this done while they were tearing ceilings out. What do you think?

http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/?action=view&current=20120805_013912.mp4#!oZZ137QQcurrentZZhttp %3A%2F%2Fs19.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb190%2Ffir episser8104%2F%3Faction%3Dview%26current%3D2012080 5_022802.mp4

Maybe this link will work better? hope you can see it let me know

[russisloud]

nice work on the lights :cool:

[Kaf343]

Aaron, the truck is truly amassing. Love the new lights and rear bumper. Looks awesome with the LowBoy hooked up. I'm still looking for one myself. Good job.

[dabears]

nice work on the lights :cool:
Thanks Russ! The lights seriously only took me about 20 mins to i was expecting to take longer but didnt. im getting fast at soldering now after lighting both trailers.

Aaron, the truck is truly amassing. Love the new lights and rear bumper. Looks awesome with the LowBoy hooked up. I'm still looking for one myself. Good job.

Thanks Buddy! Im glad Your liking what i'm doing to it!

Thanks For Looking!!

[dabears]

Thank you everyone for the great responses and feedback on my truck at Indy! At Indy I installed a 4:1 and I love it! Since my radio is still down and no big shows coming soon its time to change stuff. Got a lot of changes in mind. Got some parts ordered and some in the works so here is how she looks until the next update in about a month or so. Should be drivable by the st Louis meet. :)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/20120821_114037.jpg

[glorydays24]

Aaron, I know I told you this at Indy, but pic's doesn't do this truck justice. BEAUTIFUL!!!:);):cool::eek::D

Big John

[dabears]

Thanks buddy! That was the last time it gets seen like that though ;)

[plow jockey]

Looking forward to seeing those updates.Sure its gonna be top notch!

[Supermario]

As I told you before Aaron.... With each and every thing you do to this truck , it gets closer and closer to, THE sweetest Coe on the site! Can't wait to see what's coming! :cool:

Mario

[Pedal Stomper]

Ahhhh... you havn't even been back home a week and it's already stripped down. :D Great looking truck Aaron!!! Can't wait to see what you add next. Better have it ready for St. Louis! :)

[russisloud]

Thanks buddy! That was the last time it gets seen like that though ;)

lol, its going to be killer :D

[Dairyland Trucker]

When is the St. Louis meet?

[dabears]

When is the St. Louis meet?

End of October, i can remember if it was the weekend of the 20th or 27th

[Joule1]

I really like what u have done to this rig so far, one of the best COEs here :) (love the copper, almost painted mine this color)

[shy_girl]

Thank you everyone for the great responses and feedback on my truck at Indy! At Indy I installed a 4:1 and I love it! Since my radio is still down and no big shows coming soon its time to change stuff. Got a lot of changes in mind. Got some parts ordered and some in the works so here is how she looks until the next update in about a month or so. Should be drivable by the st Louis meet. :)


Are you done yet?:p

[dabears]

Are you done yet?:p

Maybe :) lol:eek:

[ZINCOU]

Hello Aaron ,
Very nice work to this rig .I would like to build a COE in the future .....

Zincou

[tbtrucking104customs]

what did you use to cut the sheets of plastic that you traced the fenders with?

[dabears]

what did you use to cut the sheets of plastic that you traced the fenders with?

I used an exacto knife and patience lol. once I cut one out I used it to help trace three other side out. I now have a "template" from a sheet I cut a fender side out of that I can use to trace out and score the next one with. Hope that helps. I've seen circle cutting things at Michaels and hobby lobby as well in the scrap booking area...

[dabears]

WOW time to dust this off a little. Took a few mins to use the nice day out to snap a few outside shots with the new visor today with it hooked up to the lowboy. There are a few more changes yet to be completed on it and hope to have them done in the next week or so. :D
Enjoy

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Thats all for now more updates soon. Hope you like :)

[andy]

lovely truck you got there mate

[Dairyland Trucker]

Well it is a out time for those visor shots, kind of nice to be able to ay a little instead of all that work you have been doing lol. Truck looks killer in the sun

[Supermario]

Looks wicked Aaron:cool: you know how much I love this COE and it looks sweet with that lowboy :D:D
Great idea to take advantage of the days we have left outside. After the last week of working on the kitchen table, we have some good weather too so it has been nice working in the garage today :)

Thanks for the update pics! :cool:

Mario

[Kaf343]

Looking good Aaron, love it with the Lowboy and the load.

[glorydays24]

Aaron, every time I see this globe, I fall in love with it all over again.;):) And I noticed you added hubs to the rear wheels, nice touch.:cool::cool: And you added elbows to the exhaust...it's about time, lol.:eek::eek::eek: Now this is just my opinion, and i'm not knocking anything about this ride. But you might add some of Steve's great wheels...just a thought.:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Big John

[dabears]

lovely truck you got there mate
Thank you!

Well it is a out time for those visor shots, kind of nice to be able to ay a little instead of all that work you have been doing lol. Truck looks killer in the sun
Yea had to take a few mins to run my truck and work on it a bit :D

Looks wicked Aaron:cool: you know how much I love this COE and it looks sweet with that lowboy :D:D
Great idea to take advantage of the days we have left outside. After the last week of working on the kitchen table, we have some good weather too so it has been nice working in the garage today :)

Thanks for the update pics! :cool:

Mario
Thanks Mario! Yea enjoy the nice weather before its gone!! It was mid 60's but very windy here today (guess thats why they call it the windy city?) so i had to enjoy it and get some updated photos with it.

Aaron, every time I see this globe, I fall in love with it all over again.;):) And I noticed you added hubs to the rear wheels, nice touch.:cool::cool: And you added elbows to the exhaust...it's about time, lol.:eek::eek::eek: Now this is just my opinion, and i'm not knocking anything about this ride. But you might add some of Steve's great wheels...just a thought.:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Big John

Thanks Big John!! Good eye on all the little changes. ;) there will be more to come real soon!

Im glad everyone likes the new visor!! I do! it was long overdue!

[plow jockey]

That visor makes that truck look sinister!!! About time!!!COE's rule!!!!

[dmess62]

looking good AAron

[dabears]

That visor makes that truck look sinister!!! About time!!!COE's rule!!!!
Yea i know!! Im glad i finally have one!!
looking good AAron
Thanks!!!

Well i said there would be more so i wont say anything ill let you figure it out :cool:





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Maybe ill use the other light bucket for "brights" but i dont like that the MFU doesnt let you flash them or anything since id use the "fog lights" for them... So what do ya think?? :D
Thanks again Russ!!!

[rockNmayhem]

Hey Aaron the truck is looking great. I really like the outside shots and the inside dark shots with the lights in it as well. This truck just gets better each time I see it.

Tyler

[Kaf343]

Aaron, nice grille. And really like the fifth wheel plate. Looking real good.

[russisloud]

you know thats bad azz, right :p

[andy]

i love the new grill

[MACK Daddy]

I agree, the new grill really sets it off


Alfy

[petermoblin]

Those new goodies look sweet. That truck/trailer combo looks great also!

[Supermario]

As always Aaron, finding ways to make this truck better with each addition. I love the new grill and I know why you got it:D your trying to distract our eyes from the mess of wires I see in the cab? :eek::p lol

Mario

[plow jockey]

Truck Looks sweet!!! You have done a great job on this truck. Sure has come a long way since you got it.Keep those updates coming!!!

[dabears]

Hey Aaron the truck is looking great. I really like the outside shots and the inside dark shots with the lights in it as well. This truck just gets better each time I see it.

Tyler
Thanks Buddy! There are still more changes to be made yet. Not fully done but getting closer!

Aaron, nice grille. And really like the fifth wheel plate. Looking real good.
Thanks Keith!

you know thats bad azz, right :p
DUH!!! LOL Love the new grill Russ!!! Great job on it!!

i love the new grill
Thanks i do too! I wanted to paint around the lights the second i first saw there were going to be made!

I agree, the new grill really sets it off


Alfy
Thanks Alfy! Its a pretty sharp looking grill! A must for "stockish" globes!!

Those new goodies look sweet. That truck/trailer combo looks great also!
Thanks! I should have taken pics with the flatbed too but i will next time its nice out. Or warm enough to lay on the ground to take the shots i want....:eek:

As always Aaron, finding ways to make this truck better with each addition. I love the new grill and I know why you got it:D your trying to distract our eyes from the mess of wires I see in the cab? :eek::p lol

Mario
Hey now!! :p Yea its a mess in there for now:rolleyes: no point in cleaning it up untill im done taking the cab off to fit more stuff on it :D HAHA Still have some more lights to add, and a few other goodies! ;)

Truck Looks sweet!!! You have done a great job on this truck. Sure has come a long way since you got it.Keep those updates coming!!!
Thanks Fred! Ive really enjoyed doing this truck. Still a few more things to do until its complete.

the truck looks fantastic dude!
where did you get the CAT excavator?
Thanks Buddy!! the Cat is a Bruder Toy (on my list for conversion) You can get them from bruder or lately i have seen them at Menards in the toy aisle this year. I bought mine from Russ at Indy as i had been wanting one for a load on the lowboy until one of my other projects is complete. :D

Thanks for looking everyone!! More updates again in a week or 2..:D

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Aaron that new grill looks great! Nice work man.

[Diesel Demond]

looks real good man i might half to purchase one

[Mama Sue]

Looks great Aaron....

[dabears]

Well when i packed the truck for the move i have put a towel over the rear fenders and i had something on the rails but it all shifted and i guess in the heat while in storage or something this happened....
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/firepisser8104/Stretched%202/20131221_093947_zpsdfkmcycd.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/firepisser8104/media/Stretched%202/20131221_093947_zpsdfkmcycd.jpg.html)
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SO yea.... Both fenders are F'd up!!!!! And it's not gonna just buff out either lol. SO looks like i will be getting some new fenders for this truck and re painting them.... I might try to sand these down and just repaint them but i may just make new ones a little different or buy some of the new ones from Russ.. Haven't decided yet.
Just thought i would share my pain. I know most have been there at least once..

HMMM maybe ill just put all this on the frame i was gonna chop for the day cab and use this chasis for the daycab... Maybe ill be rebuilding this truck for the 5th time afterall!!

[Dairyland Trucker]

Looks like it is time to sell the truck now and start over with a new one maybe a red one LOL!!!!

[dabears]

Looks like it is time to sell the truck now and start over with a new one maybe a red one LOL!!!!

:rolleyes: why you gonna buy it? :D

[Diesel Demond]

I feel your pain i left mine in shrink wrap for about 2 months only to find out shrink wrap has a oil in it and it wrinkled all my paint massive orange peel!!

[dabears]

I feel your pain i left mine in shrink wrap for about 2 months only to find out shrink wrap has a oil in it and it wrinkled all my paint massive orange peel!!

Shrink wrap? I would me more worried about it melting to my truck... yea I hear ya on the orange peel look. that's how most my paint looks when I try painting.:( one day ill paint good.

[GripStigma]

trucks looking good... other than the damage! no bueno!

[hippy]

oh wow, i feel your pain dude! but like you said, decision time to rebuild or replace.

as for the orange peel effect, you will always have orange peel in paint. just need to cut and polish after to get the mirror shine. take practice to get it right on styrene, but when done holy smooth! 2500 paper to start with. then final cut with 3000 sand paper. then 3 stage polish compounds with low to really low polisher rpm's. takes time but well worth it.