Old Skool 281

[plow jockey]

After seeing all these awesome duel trucks being built,just made me want one too. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/6881120817_0aa9808f03_b.jpg Started on the chassis with a cool metalic blue. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/007_zpsc5065484.jpg RC4WD tires and aluminum rims painted the hubs blue. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/010_zps9a03650d.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/009_zpsd2374f67.jpg I had PROBUILDER1964 build my cab and do the paint on it.Awesome job!!! http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/018_zps2dcf15a8.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/019_zps9181cae5.jpg And it has a removable sleeper so I could use it as a day cab. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/020_zps278bca37.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/021_zps1173027a.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/012_zpsecb26ada.jpg Got some under bunk lights and rear fenders from PMD. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/017_zps8d643c5c.jpg

[speedy8305]

you picked a good truck to Duplicate TS haulin would be proud thats whos truck that is

[YoungGunz]

That truck is going to be sick when its done. Awesome work.

[heavy_duty]

Man,THAT'S LIVE ACTION,that truck is sick.Love the blue and white,mods to the cab,and all of the bling.Great job.

Ed

[1985 kenworth]

nice truck!!!!!

[Brian in PA]

WOW!!! Fred that is gonna be one bada$$ truck!!:eek:

[plow jockey]

you picked a good truck to Duplicate TS haulin would be proud thats whos truck that is
Thanks!! Ive had it as a screen saver for a while, figured it was time to build it.
now this is a American truck i really like! great work and really nice colors
Thanks!! I kind of like it myself.lol.
That truck is going to be sick when its done. Awesome work.
Thanks!! Hopefully I'll have more updates this weekend.
Man,THAT'S LIVE ACTION,that truck is sick.Love the blue and white,mods to the cab,and all of the bling.Great job.
Thanks!!Rick done an awesome job on the cab and paint.
Ed

nice truck!!!!!
Thanks!!
WOW!!! Fred that is gonna be one bada$$ truck!!:eek:

Thanks Brian!!! Thats what I'm shooting for.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Now that is sweet and I love the colors cant wait to see more.

[plow jockey]

Finally broke down and bought a MFC unit,hopefully it goes in without to many problems.Got a set of air cleaners from Steve that fit the build. The rear fendes are sitting on the tires for the pic still have to mount them. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/022_zps75488e2b.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/023_zps18c5dbc5.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/024_zps51f17371.jpg

[plow jockey]

Now that is sweet and I love the colors cant wait to see more.
Thanks!! Could almost be a twin to your 359 pete,love that truck.
this has got me thinking, i might strip my MAN down, and stretch the frame and paint it a really nice colour, and give the cab a fresh brighter look to it. i should have done that in the 1st place lol, think that will be my winter project!

I like the way your truck looks.But I'm sure if you redo it you'll have a show stopper by the first snow.lol

[speedy8305]

yea its called a needle nose pete and TS haulers owner terry sullivan has a few of them that looks a good as the one you picked

[speedy8305]

http://longislandracer.com/tscms/DSC00034%20copy.jpg

[speedy8305]

http://longislandracer.com/tscms/photogallery/photo3357/DSC00038%20copy.jpg

http://longislandracer.com/tscms/photogallery/photo3357/DSC00050%20copy.jpg

[speedy8305]

just some eye candy

[dabears]

SWEET!!!! Thats a bad A$$ truck!!! I really like that you did it where the sleeper can be removed to run as a day cab or with the sleeper! Now thats thinkin ahead ;) This truck is gonna be phenominal when done!!

[bigford]

TS works right down the road from my job. there red white blue
pete fleet was sweet
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q162/bigfordf550/pipes1_zpsffb4508b.jpg

[Tamiya Cowboy]

[QUOTE=plow jockey;65519]Thanks!! Could almost be a twin to your 359 pete,love that truck.


Yeah that is part of the reason I like it but the other part is it is just plain sick looking keep up the great work..

[woodhog]

Truck looks great i luv the blue:D

[gun]

Man that's one sick truck! You gotta love those old school trucks

[Diesel Demond]

That is one sharp looking truck. Great stripes and the blue and white with painted hubs look narly.

[404]

You make it look so easy!

[plow jockey]

just some eye candy
Thanks!! Eye candy is always good.
SWEET!!!! Thats a bad A$$ truck!!! I really like that you did it where the sleeper can be removed to run as a day cab or with the sleeper! Now thats thinkin ahead ;) This truck is gonna be phenominal when done!!
Thanks Aaron!! I thought that having the chioce of day cab or sleeper would be the way to go.
TS works right down the road from my job. there red white blue
pete fleet was sweet
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q162/bigfordf550/pipes1_zpsffb4508b.jpg
Thanks for the pics.Do they have a website with more pics?
[QUOTE=plow jockey;65519]Thanks!! Could almost be a twin to your 359 pete,love that truck.


Yeah that is part of the reason I like it but the other part is it is just plain sick looking keep up the great work..
Thanks Buddy!!
Truck looks great i luv the blue:D
Thanks! The pics dont do it justice.
Man that's one sick truck! You gotta love those old school trucks
Thanks!!Old school and COEs just luv em.
That is one sharp looking truck. Great stripes and the blue and white with painted hubs look narly.
Thanks Buddy!!!
You make it look so easy!

Thanks!! It was easy.I had a friend of mine build and paint the cab.Just told him how i wanted it built and painted and sent him a pic.His name is Rick also goes as PROBUILDER1964.He does awesome work everytime.So yea,I make it look easy.lol.

[rccrazy523]

Nothing like the old school. I love this build can not wait to see this truck done.

[speedy8305]

Yea those were the days when TS had the Pete Fleet then one by one they all disappeared

[speedy8305]

more pics @tsmcs.com then go to ts trucks on the left

[Exthood359]

Thanks!! Could almost be a twin to your 359 pete,love that truck.


I like the way your truck looks.But I'm sure if you redo it you'll have a show stopper by the first snow.lol


Well I will shed some light on this matter on this truck............

The reason it looks so much like the truck that Paul did the 87 359 of Derrel Snow is because Derrel built this 1957.

Derrel bought the truck in Colorado and took it to Les Barnhart who was the owner of Panelite before losing it all to his wife in a divorce here 5 yrs or so ago. Anyway Derrel and Les put the truck together in the early 80's and Derrel owned the truck until the late 90's. He sold the truck to a guy by the name of Humphrey in Springfield MO who extended the hood and put the big vortex breathers on and the sleeper vents in the hood and after a few yrs sold the truck to someone in Long Island New York.

If you want to know if I drove the truck YES I did. It is a model 281 year 1957 when I was around it, it had a butterfly hood, 272 inch wheelbase, with a 72 inch flat top American sleeper. It had a 400 Cummins with a 13 spd and 3:70 rears. The next time I'm at Derrel's I need to take some digital pics of all the pics he has of the truck and post them back in the day. It was for sale here a yr or so ago and was asking mid 60's for the truck.

Very nice ride to do and looking forward to the finished product......

Great job

Wade

[speedy8305]

thanks for the history wade

[plow jockey]

Nothing like the old school. I love this build can not wait to see this truck done.
Thanks Buddy!!
more pics @tsmcs.com then go to ts trucks on the left
Thanks Buddy!!
Well I will shed some light on this matter on this truck............

The reason it looks so much like the truck that Paul did the 87 359 of Derrel Snow is because Derrel built this 1957.

Derrel bought the truck in Colorado and took it to Les Barnhart who was the owner of Panelite before losing it all to his wife in a divorce here 5 yrs or so ago. Anyway Derrel and Les put the truck together in the early 80's and Derrel owned the truck until the late 90's. He sold the truck to a guy by the name of Humphrey in Springfield MO who extended the hood and put the big vortex breathers on and the sleeper vents in the hood and after a few yrs sold the truck to someone in Long Island New York.

If you want to know if I drove the truck YES I did. It is a model 281 year 1957 when I was around it, it had a butterfly hood, 272 inch wheelbase, with a 72 inch flat top American sleeper. It had a 400 Cummins with a 13 spd and 3:70 rears. The next time I'm at Derrel's I need to take some digital pics of all the pics he has of the truck and post them back in the day. It was for sale here a yr or so ago and was asking mid 60's for the truck.

Very nice ride to do and looking forward to the finished product......

Great job

Wade

Thanks Wade!!! Its nice knowing the history on this truck, looking forward to seeing thoose other pics.Thanks again Fred.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

YEEEEEEP! Right there is the reason that.... Wade... IS THE MAN!!

[plow jockey]

YEEEEEEP! Right there is the reason that.... Wade... IS THE MAN!!

I'll second that!

[Bigrigger]

Nice looking rig so far! You really work fast! Let's see some updates! :D Lots of pics! :D

[plow jockey]

Nice looking rig so far! You really work fast! Let's see some updates! :D Lots of pics! :D

Thanks Buddy!!! Waiting on parts, but when they come in, you better believe I'll post lots of pics.lol.

[Bigrigger]

Thanks Buddy!!! Waiting on parts, but when they come in, you better believe I'll post lots of pics.lol.

Waiting for parts is my least favorite part of any build! :eek: When will they come out with teleportation shipping? :D I can't wait for those pics! :)

[hammer]

That is a sick looking pete. I did not know TS had a pete like that I used to haul sand and scrap steel from out eastern L.I. into Brooklyn and Jersey they had a bad a$$ fleet of trucks. I always wonder what happened to them. Danny the guy who owns DSM out on the island has a bad a$$ fleet of dump trailers. Anyway thanks for the histoty lesson on the truck.

TONY

[plow jockey]

That is a sick looking pete. I did not know TS had a pete like that I used to haul sand and scrap steel from out eastern L.I. into Brooklyn and Jersey they had a bad a$$ fleet of trucks. I always wonder what happened to them. Danny the guy who owns DSM out on the island has a bad a$$ fleet of dump trailers. Anyway thanks for the histoty lesson on the truck.

TONY

Thanks!!!Finally got some more parts.Transmission with an integy 55t motor 2 drive shafts and a carrier bearing. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/004.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/002.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/011.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/012.jpg Truck is'nt done but I took a couple of outdoor pics.

[heavy_duty]

She sure is pretty.Love the stance and the colors.

Ed

[plow jockey]

She sure is pretty.Love the stance and the colors.

Ed

Thanks Ed!!! Rick done an awesome job on the cab and the paint work,is second to none. Can't wait to get more parts in so I can get r done!!

[plow jockey]

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/005.jpg Small update mounted rear tail light panel,made an aluminum deck plate and installed an aluminum 5th wheel.

[plow jockey]

Small update!! Got my tanks from Russ today!! http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/003-1.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/005-1.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/004-1.jpg

[plow jockey]

Just put on my visor and antennaes.Its a good day when parts come in. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/003-2.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/001.jpg

[plow jockey]

Got a set of steps from Brian a while back.Finaly got around to buffing them out.Got them mounted so I will post a pic. Waiting on a set of stacks and headlights. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/008.jpg [IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/002-2.jpg

[dabears]

That truck is looking killer! cant wait to see more

[plow jockey]

That truck is looking killer! cant wait to see more

THanks buddy. Still waiting on some more parts. Hoping to get an aluminum grill made for this. I'm sure Russ can handle it with no problem at all.

[AzItalian]

awesome truck,love the paint...who built the visor?

[plow jockey]

awesome truck,love the paint...who built the visor?

Thanks!! Its made by gear head sold at *** hobby.

[plow jockey]

Small update.Got my headlights from PMD,front bumper from Russ.Got them mounted here are a few pics.I'm having a grill made out of aluminum,and I'm gonna mount some turn out stacks I got from stylin. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/006.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/003-3.jpg

[Espeefan]

Wow, I could drool all over this one. I think this is my favorite truck, out of all the ones I have seen you post, from your collection. The paint is incredibe, and I love needle nose Peterbilts. If you get that aluminum grille machined up, and installed, it's going to be one of the best looking trucks on this forum. I really like that visor too. This truck is so awesome.

[1985 kenworth]

hey plow jockey looks good man keep up the good work.i was going to put the turnouts from s-n-p on mine but he never got back to me ..oh well i used the ones from the knighthauler which is still good .i can't wait to see yours finished...great work my fellow pete needlenose friend:D:D

[plow jockey]

oh man Sharkey loves this :)
Thanks Buddy!!
Wow, I could drool all over this one. I think this is my favorite truck, out of all the ones I have seen you post, from your collection. The paint is incredibe, and I love needle nose Peterbilts. If you get that aluminum grille machined up, and installed, it's going to be one of the best looking trucks on this forum. I really like that visor too. This truck is so awesome.
Thanks!! I love all the old school trucks.I found this one searching the web for pics.I have to say its my favorite too.
hey plow jockey looks good man keep up the good work.i was going to put the turnouts from s-n-p on mine but he never got back to me ..oh well i used the ones from the knighthauler which is still good .i can't wait to see yours finished...great work my fellow pete needlenose friend:D:D

Thanks!!! I really like the way way yours turned out.Great chioce on the bull hauler, really fits the rig nice.

[plow jockey]

After seeing 1985 kenworths vegas truck with the bull hauler,I knew thats the trailer for this rig. So here is another pic with IZZY's trailer. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/008-1.jpg

[plow jockey]

nearly my colours too...........gotta do a lil something different when i build mine lol, is that a 3 inch stretch on that?

The colors go good together. The frame is 26 1/2 inches long.

[1985 kenworth]

outstanding plowjockey looks fantastic with the bull hauler:D

[1985 kenworth]

yep that would be a sight to see the 2 petes escorting bruce in the middle..:)btw mine has the 4" stretch plowjockeys looks longer ....i love the stretched california look:cool:

[1985 kenworth]

i think for your man it would be too much...just my opinion though

[1985 kenworth]

sorry ...my bad:D

[1985 kenworth]

hey plowjockey where did you get those frame rails from and do they come in different sizes

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Fred that truck looks great when it is done Ill have to show Darrel snow picks of it he will love it you are doing a great job. Kw I have them rails in any length up to 6 foot.

[plow jockey]

Yeh it looks sick, that would be a site, Vegas pullin the cattle trailer and yours pulling your cattle trailer side by side ! guess that Bruce 2 will need a cattle trailer lol

yep that would be a sight to see the 2 petes escorting bruce in the middle..:)btw mine has the 4" stretch plowjockeys looks longer ....i love the stretched california look:cool:

That would be an awesome pic!! A fun time for sure!!

[plow jockey]

Fred that truck looks great when it is done Ill have to show Darrel snow picks of it he will love it you are doing a great job. Kw I have them rails in any length up to 6 foot.

Thanks Paul!! I'll make sure I have some good pics posted, when I get r done. Let me know what Darrel thinks of it.

[Brian in PA]

Simply stunning Fred!! It makes me want to build a needle nose.

[plow jockey]

Simply stunning Fred!! It makes me want to build a needle nose.

Thanks Brian!!! I hope you do build one. That would be one killer Pete!!

[plow jockey]

Small update. Been stocking up on parts this winter, havent had time to work on much. Now having more free time Ill be posting more. Got a set of Steves wheels for it and a box trailer. Painted the under carriage to match the truck. Gonna scratch build a reefer, get an icc bumper and put some mudflaps on. Gonna keep it simple. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/001_zps6da69ad1.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/002_zpsd26e6c63.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/004_zps4d5cd357.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/005_zpse210048d.jpg

[glorydays24]

I really like the blue trailer frame to match the truck...PERFECT!!!:D:D:D

Big John

[plow jockey]

I really like the blue trailer frame to match the truck...PERFECT!!!:D:D:D

Big John

Thanks John!! Sorry for the delay.

[plow jockey]

Small update finally got my stacks!!! I'm hoping to have more time so I can get my builds done http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/006-1_zps6467b8b5.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Pete%20281/006-1_zps6467b8b5.jpg.html) http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/005-3_zpsbe8ce9ae.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Pete%20281/005-3_zpsbe8ce9ae.jpg.html)

[Kaf343]

Another nice one Fred, great job. Looks awesome hitched up to the box trailer.

[plow jockey]

Another nice one Fred, great job. Looks awesome hitched up to the box trailer.

Thanks Keith!! Both are getting close to being done.

[1985 kenworth]

Looks outstanding fred.the matching box trailer rounds it out nicely.reminds me of the 70's fruehauf stainless dry vans. You are doing a fantastic job on this :cool:

[louie r/c nut]

Just saw this build it looks fantastic love the paint well done

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Fred I got a picture of the reefer that this truck used to pull when Darrel owned it Ill hook you up with it..

Truck is looking awesome nice work..

[plow jockey]

Looks outstanding fred.the matching box trailer rounds it out nicely.reminds me of the 70's fruehauf stainless dry vans. You are doing a fantastic job on this :cool:
Thanks Dewayne!! I kept the ribbed instead of smooth for that old school look.
Just saw this build it looks fantastic love the paint well done
Thanks Louie!!
Fred I got a picture of the reefer that this truck used to pull when Darrel owned it Ill hook you up with it..

Truck is looking awesome nice work..


Thanks Paul!! That would be great if you could find those pics. Thanks again.

[Espeefan]

That paint job is killer! I like it. It's very clean.

[toniolillo]

this truck has a lot of class

[plow jockey]

That paint job is killer! I like it. It's very clean.
Thanks!! Rick done the cab.
this truck has a lot of class

Thanks !!!

[Diesel Demond]

thats a sweet ride! maybe slam the axles to the back on the trailer to fit the era alittle better. either way its awesome sweet cab!

[plow jockey]

thats a sweet ride! maybe slam the axles to the back on the trailer to fit the era alittle better. either way its awesome sweet cab!

Thanks !! Your right it would look better with the axles slid back. I'll have try it.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Thanks !! Your right it would look better with the axles slid back. I'll have try it.

Fred Slide it back and spread it the trailer this truck pulled was a whit spread great daine with a old school thremo refer on the front I still need to get you picks..

[tbtrucking104customs]

Great work man can't wait for more

[plow jockey]

Fred Slide it back and spread it the trailer this truck pulled was a whit spread great daine with a old school thremo refer on the front I still need to get you picks..
That sounds kool. Old school reefer on a spread axle trailer. Sounds like a plan. It would be awesome if you could find those pics. Thanks Paul.
Great work man can't wait for more

Thanks buddy!! Time to rework the trailer.

[plow jockey]

Well I made an old school reefer, havent slid the tandams back yet. Here are some pics. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/001_zps2bfe4737.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Pete%20281/001_zps2bfe4737.jpg.html) http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/004_zps35608b5b.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Pete%20281/004_zps35608b5b.jpg.html) http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/005_zpsfcc4a749.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Pete%20281/005_zpsfcc4a749.jpg.html) http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/003_zps895c9a69.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Pete%20281/003_zps895c9a69.jpg.html) http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Pete%20281/006_zps7f10ef8a.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Pete%20281/006_zps7f10ef8a.jpg.html)

[Espeefan]

That reefer unit looks really nice Fred.

[BRICKNICK]

That thing is coming along nicely, to really complete the old school look Fred you need the side door in your reefer for the produce delivery. But you did a great job on the reefer unit. How did you make the metal grating on the unit?

[plow jockey]

That reefer unit looks really nice Fred.
Thanks!! Turned out better then I was expecting it.
That thing is coming along nicely, to really complete the old school look Fred you need the side door in your reefer for the produce delivery. But you did a great job on the reefer unit. How did you make the metal grating on the unit?

Thanks !!! I might try that side door. Good idea. Still need to put a fuel tank on it. I used KH stack guards. Straightened them. Bent and trimmed as needed. They worked out perfect!!

[Tamiya Cowboy]

You're nailing It Now It's Going To Look Perfect.

[plow jockey]

You're nailing It Now It's Going To Look Perfect.

Thanks Paul!! Now I have to figure out how to make the wing on top of the sleeper. I seen someone make one out of brass and had it chromed. I'm not good at brass work. So my choices are stainless, aluminum which are going to be areal challenge or cop out and use styrene and foil tape.

[BRICKNICK]

That's s fantastic idea using the stock king hauler stack covers as the grating on the reefer unit.

[Diesel Demond]

great job on the refer!!

[Erick O]

Very cool the nicest needle nose I've seen.