project Road Hawg

[dmess62]

Well finally got some time to tear down my truck to start building my first custom truck. This is what I'm shooting for

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/BWS4378.jpg

Hopefully I can get it close. Here's where I'm at so far.
I got some frame rails cut and most of the holes drilled and tapped, and in roller form.
http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMAG0044.jpg


http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMAG0043.jpg

I picked up a PMD front bumper in Indy and put it on. I also moved the front axle forward per John Stylin and Profilins . I think I may need to move it forward some more. Not sure yet

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMAG0047.jpg

I also may cut a little more off the back of the frame. when I was drilling it out I forgot to move the rear axlles back. I'll have to see once I get to putting a bumper/lightbar on.
http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMAG0048.jpg

The cab in these pics is the stock cab just sitting on the frame for now to give some reference. I've got another one that already has gone under the knife, and the dremel, ans the saw. LOL

This will probably be an all winter project as time and $$ are two things on short demand.
Let me know what you guys think. Any constructive criticism is welcome

[PROBUILDER1964]

Ahhhhhh The Harley Pete...great choice my friend ! model masters has a great looking orange that matches the Harley orange pretty darn well ! When you get ready to paint this bad boy...you might check them it at you hobby store ?

[dabears]

Looks like a great start so far!

[Stylin n profilin]

Sweet!!..I would go a little more forward with the axle..:D.you can keep it tight as a.long as you clear the bumper on turning:D

[Kaf343]

Looking good so far, looking forward to more pics.

[dmess62]

Ahhhhhh The Harley Pete...great choice my friend ! model masters has a great looking orange that matches the Harley orange pretty darn well ! When you get ready to paint this bad boy...you might check them it at you hobby store ?

Thanks for the info on the paint. After I saw a video of this truck I fell in love with it, but I've had a hard time finding very many pics to use for references

Sweet!!..I would go a little more forward with the axle..:D.you can keep it tight as a.long as you clear the bumper on turning:D

Thanks John, I slid it up past the pin in the center of the springs, I'll try sliding it some more to see how it looks

[plow jockey]

That is going to be one tough truck. Can't wait to see the updates.

[dmess62]

Well got some goodies ordered, hopefully be here in a couple days

[Izzy]

Dave - if your interested - I slid my front axel forward on my day cab just like you did. But then added the little chain "hooks" that come in the flat bed kit, just on the front side of the axel between it and the spring to act as a wedge to correct for the spring arch.

Izzy

[dmess62]

Dave - if your interested - I slid my front axel forward on my day cab just like you did. But then added the little chain "hooks" that come in the flat bed kit, just on the front side of the axel between it and the spring to act as a wedge to correct for the spring arch.

Izzy

Thanks Izzy. Don't suppose you have a picture of it, I'm not sure I know exactly what you mean

[dmess62]

Well I got some goodies in the mail, and some small progress

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMAG0056.jpg

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMAG0055.jpg

I got the new sides on the hood
http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMAG0057.jpg

I changed the angle of the windshield

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMAG0060.jpg

And I cut around the top of the cab to raise the back up to get a little more of a Pete look
http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMAG0061.jpg

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMAG0062.jpg

I wasn't happy with the way the top of the cab came out above the windshield, so I'm in thprocess of changing it a bit.

And I addaded some styrene to the top of the sleeper to give a more rounded contour once I sand it down.
http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMAG0058.jpg


That's all for now, let me know what you think.

[Izzy]

here's that axel shim concept ....

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii94/Isleifr/pete/IMG_0060.jpg

[Espeefan]

The 1:1 Peterbilt looks really nice. You have good taste. Nice work on the model so far. I'm curious to see how the cab turns out. I like that you are putting in some extra work to make it more authentic. Keep going.

[dmess62]

Got some work done this weekend. Got the back wall put in the sleeper, and the rear window cut out. Added some filler and did some sanding. Still have some more sanding to do. Sorry for the bad pics it's from my phone

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMAG0067.jpg

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMAG0066.jpg


http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMAG0069.jpg

Also added some length to the cowl. Still alot of work to do to the cab.

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMAG0070.jpg

[plow jockey]

Nice styrene work. Looking good, can't wait for more updates.

[dmess62]

Nice styrene work. Looking good, can't wait for more updates.

Looks like a killer build you have going on there. Keep up the good work.

Chris

Thanks guys.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Great Looking body mods keep up the great work..

[dabears]

Body work is looking good buddy!

[Diesel Demond]

lots of cutting going on but the lines are looking good!

[dmess62]

Great Looking body mods keep up the great work..

Body work is looking good buddy!

lots of cutting going on but the lines are looking good!

Thanks for the kind words

[glorydays24]

You are doing a supurb job so far. Can't wait to see this one come to life...Now get busy, lol.;):):cool::D

Big John

[dmess62]

Time for a small update.

Shot some primer on the sleeper to see how much sanding I still need to do.....Holy cow. All the little spots are magnified.

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMAG0083_zpsf993e0ed.jpg.

Also got the motor/trans and 5th wheel mounted. Then moved the front axle forward some more. Gonna have to mount the shock tower mounts at an angle to to keep the function of them. here's a couple pics

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMAG0082_zps74d13301.jpg

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMAG0079_zps2e1697b7.jpg

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMAG0081_zps4c00599f.jpg

[plow jockey]

The joys of body work.Cant wait to see some paint on it.

[dmess62]

Haven't had much time lately to work on the truck, but was able to get a little bit done. Still ongoing body work. Got the motor/trans, and cab floor mounted. I couldn't resist a little mock up to see what it might look like.
Here's a couple pics.

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMAG0085.jpg

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMAG0089.jpg

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMAG0087.jpg

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMAG0091.jpg

I think the height of the sleeper might be a bit too much. What do you guys think.

[Goose19]

Shot some primer on the sleeper to see how much sanding I still need to do.....Holy cow. All the little spots are magnified.

understatement of the year! i found that out for a few months on mine! just remember, more time now makes prettier truck later!

Gonna have to mount the shock tower mounts at an angle to to keep the function of them.

the 1:1 Petes are like than too, call it another scale touch!

I think the height of the sleeper might be a bit too much. What do you guys think.

it does seem a bit high, but you can tweek it with shims under the cab, or matching the cab roof to it. it doesnt look bad like that tho either.



keep up the good work! she'll be a beaut for sure!

[dmess62]

Had to dust this off for a small update.

I cut down the height of the sleeper, got the hood glued back on.
The weather wasn't cooperating to try and get any body work done. Seems like all I do is fill and sand, then repeat.
Got a package in the mail the other day...Steve's A/C's, these are nice. I had to put them on and see what it looked like.

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMG_0002.jpg

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMG_0008.jpg

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMG_0006.jpg

Then today I got home from work and another package came in the mail

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMG_0010.jpg
http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMG_0011.jpg

[dabears]

Looking good Buddy!!! I like it!

[Espeefan]

Nice work with the cab mods. You're pretty good with styrene! The extra work is really going to pay off when the model is painted.

[dmess62]

Nice work with the cab mods. You're pretty good with styrene! The extra work is really going to pay off when the model is painted.
Thanks it's been some trial and a lot of error. I am trying to resist the urge to rush through it to get it done, then not be happy with it. There's a lot of good info from other members builds on here that helps out alot

Looking good Buddy!!! I like it!
Thanks Aaron

[dmess62]

Well being that I don't drink anymore I figured I'd stay home and work on the truck some. So what better way to bring in the new year than with a small update. I got Russ's steps and John's stacks mounted. I also am using Paul/Russ's stack relocation brackets. Russ sugessted using 1/8 in flat stock to mount the steps. After trying to figure out how to get the heigth of the step right, the answer was in front of me with the stack relocation bkt. I drilled 2 holes to mount the flat stock to the frame, then drilled two lines of vertical holes in it and filed the parts in between to give me 2 long holes so when I mounted the steps tho the flat stock it gives me the ability to adjust the heigth of the steps. Also got Steve's a/c's mounted

A few pics

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMG_0038.jpg

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMG_0041.jpg

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMG_0039.jpg

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMG_0042.jpg

[dmess62]

Small update. I made a set of fuel tanks andot them mounted. Had to make a small adjustment to the sleeper to have enough clearance for the stacks.

Let me know what you guys think

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMG_0044.jpg

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMG_0046.jpg

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http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMG_0045.jpg

[petermoblin]

Coming along very nicely. All the body work and tanks look great.

[dabears]

Looking good buddy!!

[dmess62]

Well I got it running under its own power with mfu(no vid yet). Having a problem getting the remote start to wotk with dx6i. Anyone else have any issues with this or a solution. I went through the thread on how to cofigure dx6i with mfu but still no remote start.
Any help is appreciated

Thanks Dave

[dmess62]

Small update. Got some cab and sleeper skirts made. Working on a filler piece that goes between the fuel tanks at the back.

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMG_0054_zps677ade9a.jpg

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMG_0056_zpsb35e781d.jpg

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMG_0058_zpsc776a8f3.jpg

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMG_0057_zps9683791b.jpg

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMG_0055_zps05210186.jpg

[dabears]

Side skirts are looking good buddy!!

[Espeefan]

Agreed, the cab skirting looks pretty nice! Glad you are still plugging away at this project.

[Kaf343]

Yeah, I like the way the skirt hugs the tank. Nice job.

[Mama Sue]

I agree with all above. The side skirting looks good...

[dmess62]

Time for a small update. Getting the bodywork close to being ready for paint. Still waiting on a couple parts for the cab to finish it up. In the meantime I installed a set of Russ's airride on the trailer.

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMG_0080_zpsbee3810f.jpg (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/dmess62/media/IMG_0080_zpsbee3810f.jpg.html)

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMG_0081_zps026a0258.jpg (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/dmess62/media/IMG_0081_zps026a0258.jpg.html)

Then I couldn't resist getting it together and taking it out for a test drive. Let me know what you guys think.

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMG_0083_zps65c1cc73.jpg (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/dmess62/media/IMG_0083_zps65c1cc73.jpg.html)

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMG_0086_zps34299473.jpg (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/dmess62/media/IMG_0086_zps34299473.jpg.html)

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s519/dmess62/IMG_0085_zpsed2896b2.jpg (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/dmess62/media/IMG_0085_zpsed2896b2.jpg.html)

[dabears]

Truck and trailer are looking great buddy!!!

[404]

Great looking combo, trailer needs more long though :D

[BRICKNICK]

Maybe I missed it somewhere but is that the box trailer kit, reefer kit or custom made?

[dmess62]

Maybe I missed it somewhere but is that the box trailer kit, reefer kit or custom made?

Box trailer kit with Russ's airride on it

[Tamiya Cowboy]

VERY COOL DAVE! That looks great!!

[flatdeck]

What ever happened to this build???

[dmess62]

Work and life got real crazy for a while. Then I messed the cab up and had to start over with a new one. I actually got around to working on it the other day. So not really any new updates, but I am getting the itch to work on it pretty bad and get it finished. And I am going to try to convert a bruder delta tracked loader, just got some parts in for it

[dabears]

Well Chop Chop dave I wanna see this bad boy done!! Cab was looking bad A$$!! ;) I hear ya on the whole life thing getting in the way!

[mr fatcat]

Great built like the rear wheel arches;)