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Kaf343
09-09-2012, 10:38 AM
Took a few weeks off and went to Cape Cod and built a truck, bought the cab from Probulder and stretched the fram to 28.

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Everything for the most part is Satin Black or Satin Silver, I'm thinking of going with Satin Black rims.

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/feb4adf23455c72db6bd598b5a5b5168.jpg
plow jockey
09-09-2012, 12:55 PM
Really nice build. That black sets it off.
Bigrigger
09-09-2012, 01:10 PM
Another great start to a build! I will be watching this one for sure. Satin black is going to look sweet!
PROBUILDER1964
09-09-2012, 01:10 PM
I just dont know Keith... black rims VS chrome ? I dont know....the more I think about it...black just might do the trick my friend ! you can always go back to chrome later huh ? I love the black stacks ,tanks and battery box....nice touch ! Cant wait to see it finished...please keep us updated on this project !
dabears
09-09-2012, 01:37 PM
very cool build!! Certainly a one of a kind!! Love it!!
CrewCab59
09-09-2012, 02:45 PM
Just a thought but they have Black Chrome out , best of both all in one???
Kaf343
09-09-2012, 05:27 PM
now this is a great build! love the colours! would look awesome with a trailer and a fighter plane on the back!

Thanks Sharkey, I'm doing a box trailer with the same paint theme and a huge "Support or Troops" own the sides but I really like the idea of the plane on a trailer.

Really nice build. That black sets it off.

Thanks Plow Jockey, I was trying for less is more on this one.

Another great start to a build! I will be watching this one for sure. Satin black is going to look sweet!

Thanks bigrigger.

I just dont know Keith... black rims VS chrome ? I dont know....the more I think about it...black just might do the trick my friend ! you can always go back to chrome later huh ? I love the black stacks ,tanks and battery box....nice touch ! Cant wait to see it finished...please keep us updated on this project !

Thanks Rick, I think I'm going to try a set of Dayton's on it unpolished. I'll see ow that looks. And thanks or painting an awesome cab.

very cool build!! Certainly a one of a kind!! Love it!!

Hey thanks Aaron, when the trailer is complete it should really come together. Now I'm working on the lights and sound, not my strong point at all.

Just a thought but they have Black Chrome out , best of both all in one???

Good thought CrewCab59, I have a set on one of my crawlers, I'll hold them up against and see. I'm going to try the Datons as well unpolished and see how that does. Thanks

well personally i would not would have black or chrome, black is too dark,and will not offset the chassis. Chrome is to bright and will take away the whole picture of that beautiful cab. Just normal alloy wheels, basic set and nothing fancy, as they are not that bright, but look nice and when you look at the truck, you will see the whole model and not just the bright chrome rims staring at you! bright chrome would be fine if you had a different colour cab and chassis. I would only ever put black rims on a white cab and chassis. thats my 2 cents.

I hear ya, I'm trying the Dayton's as soon as they come in and I'll post pics of that when I'm done. Thanks for your input.
Diesel Demond
09-09-2012, 07:30 PM
i love it really great looking truck!! pro builder did a sweet job on cab and your follow up with rest of truck is awesome great build!
dmess62
09-09-2012, 10:32 PM
Awesome paint job. I love the military theme
dabears
09-09-2012, 11:55 PM
just noticed the orange trans...... and your other truck has a silver one :) i see how you mingle your fleet together!! Cant wait to see it with the trailer! Come on the lights and electrics are the easiest part!!
REEVE2007
09-10-2012, 12:26 AM
Vary unique...nicely done!
MACK Daddy
09-10-2012, 12:50 AM
What I want to know is, who takes a king hauler build on vacation???

As a father with two kids, I say a lucky SOB

Kick *** Rig Buddy !!!

Alfy
Brian in PA
09-10-2012, 07:36 AM
cool build! Its nice to see something different.:)
Kaf343
09-10-2012, 09:16 AM
i love it really great looking truck!! pro builder did a sweet job on cab and your follow up with rest of truck is awesome great build!

Thanks Diesel Demond.
Kaf343
09-10-2012, 09:19 AM
Awesome paint job. I love the military theme

Thanks Dmess62.
Kaf343
09-10-2012, 09:21 AM
just noticed the orange trans...... and your other truck has a silver one :) i see how you mingle your fleet together!! Cant wait to see it with the trailer! Come on the lights and electrics are the easiest part!!

Thanks Aaron, Yeah I needed to bring orange into it somewhere, good eye.
Kaf343
09-10-2012, 09:22 AM
Vary unique...nicely done!

Thanks Reeve2007. Appriciate it.
Kaf343
09-10-2012, 09:24 AM
What I want to know is, who takes a king hauler build on vacation???

As a father with two kids, I say a lucky SOB

Kick *** Rig Buddy !!!

Alfy

Alfy, suprisingly enough my wife and two kids were all OK with it, so long as I didnt take away from there beach time. LOL. Thanks.
Kaf343
09-10-2012, 09:25 AM
cool build! Its nice to see something different.:)

Thanks Brian. Appriciate it.
Kaf343
09-18-2012, 09:58 AM
Put the Daytons on it and one of Rod's visors in brushed finish, let me know what you think of the rims.

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plow jockey
09-18-2012, 10:32 AM
Love the daytons on it.Gives it an industrial look.Great job!
Claus
09-18-2012, 10:47 AM
Truck definitely has a unique flare to it. I wonder if you could have somebody turn you some chrome hub caps to cover up those ugly axle nuts. Big trucks have hub caps too.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4j7mESJuxko/S9zQL4qz1UI/AAAAAAAAA-E/Ljt99mUrgzQ/s1600/8753+Mack+Cappello+(Large).JPG
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Kaf343
09-18-2012, 11:25 AM
Love the daytons on it.Gives it an industrial look.Great job!

Thanks Plow Jockey, appreciate the comment.
MACK Daddy
09-18-2012, 11:27 AM
I was wondering who picked up that carson trailer....Need to get my hands on one


Nice Rig All around buddy

Alfy
Kaf343
09-18-2012, 12:46 PM
I was wondering who picked up that carson trailer....Need to get my hands on one


Nice Rig All around buddy

Alfy

Thanks Alfy, I've been looking for a LowBoy and saw this up from Reeves and figured it will work untill I get the LowBoy.
Diesel Demond
09-18-2012, 08:31 PM
WOW those daytons look good on there and the fenders with the big meaty tires compliment them even more. nice set up.
sassgrunt
09-18-2012, 09:21 PM
An easy (and cheap) way I've found to cover the hole in the center of the hub is to use small chrome caps. They have six small pointed 'arms' that stick out from the back, and you can bed these out a little to snugly hold them in place on the rim. It's been awhile since I bought any at the hardware store, but they were around 3/8" size and I'm sure cost less than $1. -Mike