Spair Parts Freightliner Build.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Well been meaning to get at this one for a long time now and since the other 4 builds are in a parts freeze it was time to bust it back out..

I have always wanted to do a stretched Knight but I did not want to do a stock cab so I see lots of guys that put KW hoods or Pete hood on them so I went a little milder and went with the KW fenders on the stock hood another look I have seen and I like but I dont like the Little AC they run so I will run a bigger one..

Here are some picks of the hood modd.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/Truck%20Picks/003-17.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/Truck%20Picks/001-14.jpg

Before and After
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/Truck%20Picks/002-18.jpg

Ok so here are the 1/3 of the way build picks it is sitting on 28 inch rails 285 wheel base.
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http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/Truck%20Picks/008-10.jpg

Still some work to do on the nose but pretty minor and waiting on tanks for Stimpy..

What Yall think,,

[Mama Sue]

Lookin' good!

[TRUCKMAKER]

Nice Paul, it'll look just like a 132" Classic! I've thought about doing one in a flat top!

[BRICKNICK]

That's looking great Paul. Your on your way to another awesome original build. Can't wait to see this baby done.

[dabears]

Im liking it! Cant wait to see more. What color combo are you going to go with?

[plow jockey]

Nice work Paul!!! Always raising the bar!!!

[Kaf343]

Another awesome build Paul, really liking that conversion and the stacks look right at home. Can't wait to see more.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Lookin' good!

Thanks

Nice Paul, it'll look just like a 132" Classic! I've thought about doing one in a flat top!

you nailed it that is sort of what I was going off.

That's looking great Paul. Your on your way to another awesome original build. Can't wait to see this baby done.

Thanks Nick.

Im liking it! Cant wait to see more. What color combo are you going to go with?

Thanks Aaron

Nice work Paul!!! Always raising the bar!!!

Thanks much Fred.. I just trying to keep up with you..

Another awesome build Paul, really liking that conversion and the stacks look right at home. Can't wait to see more.

Thanks much Keith..

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Another little update got the custom air cleaners in for the Frieghtshacker and the hanger bearing and cross members came in from Russ and I got them all put in..

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/018-7.jpg

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[Radio Control Trucker]

Lookin' good, TC :D:D

Keep us posted. Thanks :cool:

- RCT

[Espeefan]

Paul, not bad for spare parts. I actually never thought about the idea of King Hauler fenders on a Knight Hauler cab and sleeper, but it looks like a perfect match, indeed. Way more realistic then a Knight Hauler, with it's stock fenders. That's a great medley of parts! It's already looking really good, with those breathers on the side of the hood.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Lookin' good, TC :D:D

Keep us posted. Thanks :cool:

- RCT

Thanks RCT..

Paul, not bad for spare parts. I actually never thought about the idea of King Hauler fenders on a Knight Hauler cab and sleeper, but it looks like a perfect match, indeed. Way more realistic then a Knight Hauler, with it's stock fenders. That's a great medley of parts! It's already looking really good, with those breathers on the side of the hood.

Thanks much Nate this one has been in the works a long time just needed to dust it off and get at it..



OK so back at it after being sick since last Sunday finally feeling good enough to get some stuff done and post some picks.

So I have gotten the rest of the plastic work done on the nose.
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So all the plastic work is done just need to do the body work. I also got the tranny mounted and drive shafts done and also got the servos in and all the links made.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/010-35.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/009-40.jpg.

So now just waiting for the fuel tanks from Russ and rear light plate and I have to make a visior and do the body work so almost done.

[glorydays24]

Wow Paul, now that's thinking outside of the box.:D:D:D It's different, and that's a good thing.:);):cool: Can't wait to see some color on the ol' girl.:):):):cool::cool::cool:

Big John

[Radio Control Trucker]

OK TC, I'm just drooling with anticipation :eek::eek: Looks so much like a Fleightshaker Classic XL... I'm lovin' it!!! :D:D:D

- RCT

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Wow Paul, now that's thinking outside of the box.:D:D:D It's different, and that's a good thing.:);):cool: Can't wait to see some color on the ol' girl.:):):):cool::cool::cool:

Big John

Thanks John ;)

OK TC, I'm just drooling with anticipation :eek::eek: Looks so much like a Fleightshaker Classic XL... I'm lovin' it!!! :D:D:D

- RCT

Thanks RCT that was the look I was going for was a classic xl with a little more show to it then stock paint it going to be simple but should come out stunning just need to get the tanks and light plate and it can go to paint too.

[Radio Control Trucker]

OK Paul, it's been a week.... Time for an update :p

How's the Classic coming along?:confused:?

Can't wait to see the pic's :D :D

- RCT

[Tamiya Cowboy]

OK Paul, it's been a week.... Time for an update :p

How's the Classic coming along?:confused:?

Can't wait to see the pic's :D :D

- RCT

:eek::D Funny you should ask just got going on the body work and just about finished should have it painted this week I cant wait the color is very eye catching also just about ready to spray the frame but waiting on fuel tank hangers before I paint.

Also I am breaking down the A Model for paint on the frame this week too.. :D

[Radio Control Trucker]

TOO COOL :cool: I'll be watching for the update photo's and I can't wait to see the A Model when you're finished painting it :)

Be safe, where a respirator when painting, and always - HAVE FUN :D :D :D

- RCT

[dabears]

Love this truck! Looks good! Can't wait to see more

[Diesel Demond]

i herd the paint is gonna be off the hook!! (thats gangsta style)

[Tamiya Cowboy]

TOO COOL :cool: I'll be watching for the update photo's and I can't wait to see the A Model when you're finished painting it :)

Be safe, where a respirator when painting, and always - HAVE FUN :D :D :D

- RCT

Love this truck! Looks good! Can't wait to see more

i herd the paint is gonna be off the hook!! (thats gangsta style)

Thanks guys for the great comments . Well I finally got the items in my shop sprayed and gone for my business so I could work on the important stuff like TRUCKS :D. So all body work done on the FL Classic I have not done any detail/trim painting on the body yet cause I have not buffed it yet it don't need much it all or none but Ill do it any way but I did get some parts on it and got some picks of it.


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So going to work on the frame a little still waiting on fuel tanks and rear light plate.

[dabears]

Looks Sweet! Nice and shiny!

[rcman]

wow lookin good! love that red

[plow jockey]

Now that looks SWEET!!! Great job with the body looks spot on!Great job on the paint,I really like the color!

[Kaf343]

Paul, truck looks awesome. That red pops, can't wait to see more.

[Radio Control Trucker]

I always love the FL Classics. The red is a nice touch... now you just need the Knight Transport decals to finish her, huh?!? :D :eek: :D

You just gotta love how SWEET she's lookin' :D :cool: :D
I can't wait to see her with the saddle tanks on :):)

- RCT

[russisloud]

I can't wait to see her with the saddle tanks on :):)

- RCT

yeah, that will look good with tanks :eek:

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Looks Sweet! Nice and shiny!

Thanks Arron.

wow lookin good! love that red

Thanks Rcman..

looks very nice Paul, well done.

Thanks Chris

Now that looks SWEET!!! Great job with the body looks spot on!Great job on the paint,I really like the color!

Thanks much Fred got a new grill in the works for it too..

Paul, truck looks awesome. That red pops, can't wait to see more.

Thanks much Keith..

I always love the FL Classics. The red is a nice touch... now you just need the Knight Transport decals to finish her, huh?!? :D :eek: :D

You just gotta love how SWEET she's lookin' :D :cool: :D
I can't wait to see her with the saddle tanks on :):)

- RCT

LOL RCT Ahh NO..:D No goofy swoosh or king Arther on a horse for this cab ;)

yeah, that will look good with tanks :eek:

:D LOL Yeah f you know a guy that can do that and a rear light plate hook me up.

[dmess62]

truck looks good as always Paul

[TRUCKMAKER]

Nice Classic Paul, can't wait to see it finished! Keep the updates coming!

[Tamiya Cowboy]

truck looks good as always Paul

Thanks much Dave

Nice Classic Paul, can't wait to see it finished! Keep the updates coming!

Thanks truckmaker.. I got some done this weekend on it and it is coming along very nice but spent most of sunday and this morning in the plow truck so no time to post picks yet.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Well I have got a bunch more done to the Classic Condo. Frame is now painted and I made a custom drop visor for it also added 8 rear cab lights and a mirror stainless deck plate it is coming along I have the radio gear in it and a rc4wd light unit in it for the break lights and blinkers I am waiting on the rear light plate so cant finish it yet.

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Still got some little things to do and lights to wire up but it is getting close till I get a sound unit for it..

[Kaf343]

Looking good Paul, really good.

[dabears]

**** that looks sick!!! Love it!!!!!

[Espeefan]

Getting there, Paul. Already it looks great! I'm curious to hear your thoughts on the RC4WD light kit. Are the blinkers activated by a separate channel, a limit switch, or something else?

[plow jockey]

This truck is sweet!! This is one of my favorites. You nailed it. Awesome job Paul!!

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Looking good Paul, really good.

Thanks Keith

**** that looks sick!!! Love it!!!!!

Thanks Aaron..

Getting there, Paul. Already it looks great! I'm curious to hear your thoughts on the RC4WD light kit. Are the blinkers activated by a separate channel, a limit switch, or something else?

Thanks Nate.. The unit is sort of a pain in the butt, but it is what I use till I get a sound kit in trucks you can get them off ebay for 20 bucks and it plugs between the servos and esc and gets its info from the receiver.

This truck is sweet!! This is one of my favorites. You nailed it. Awesome job Paul!!

Thanks alot Fred..

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Well even closer to being done Santa came in the postal van yesterday with a box of goodies from Russ and Jason in Japan and all I have left is some lighting on her..

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/Truck%20Picks/007-10.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/Truck%20Picks/006-11.jpg

Russ's new polished alum 5th wheel covers are sweet looking and fit perfect and my custom rear light panel I had Russ do came out perfect..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/Truck%20Picks/005-13.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/Truck%20Picks/003-19.jpg

[Diesel Demond]

that stance is killer. cool how you went with no lights in the visor . sometimes less is better and its captured here for sure. bad a$$

[dmess62]

I love this truck. I think it's one of my favorites so far. Makes me want one. Nice job Paul.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

that stance is killer. cool how you went with no lights in the visor . sometimes less is better and its captured here for sure. bad a$$

Thanks Cory I feel the same way it si just so clean looking without all the lights..

I love this truck. I think it's one of my favorites so far. Makes me want one. Nice job Paul.

Thanks alot Dave I have had the parts to build this for 5 years now trying to come up with how I wanted it to look and I am happy with the outcome.

[russisloud]

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m449/russisloud/tags/Awesome1-775337.jpg

[Mama Sue]

Look what spare parts can do! Spectacular, sleek and sexy red...I agree with Russ...Awesome

[Tamiya Cowboy]

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m449/russisloud/tags/Awesome1-775337.jpg

LOL :D Thanks Russ..

Look what spare parts can do! Spectacular, sleek and sexy red...I agree with Russ...Awesome

Thanks Mama Sue very much you it the nail on the head "Sleek" is what I was going for we need to get that awesome "Sleek" black truck of yours and this one together they would look great next to each other..


Got some more parts in for it sat from Garth in the UK so now I can finish it up till I get a sound kit down the road.

[Radio Control Trucker]

Time for an update Paul :D:D

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s480x480/321456_400239223400675_1333708927_n.jpg

May this be an inspiration to ya :cool:

- RCT

[Bullit]

So............ word is this truck's done, or so i'm hearing. WHERE'S THE PICS?

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Time for an update Paul :D:D

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s480x480/321456_400239223400675_1333708927_n.jpg

May this be an inspiration to ya :cool:

- RCT

So............ word is this truck's done, or so i'm hearing. WHERE'S THE PICS?

Well yes for the most part it is all done but trucking logo and a mfu someday but here are some picks of it all lit up on the bench then in the dark with the step deck..

All the break lights and blinkers work as well does the high beams but no back up light..

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/Truck%20Picks/013-8.jpg
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If you look close you can see I did a old school hot rod trick and did the purple halo with the red tail light..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/Truck%20Picks/016-9.jpg

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No chicken lights on the truck just under glow lights.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/Truck%20Picks/011-8.jpg

[petermoblin]

That's just awsome Paul. Love the tail light trick.

[woodhog]

Looks real sleek I like the no lights look. And looks even better without the extra fairings between tanks steps

[chaseracer]

Looks fantastic ..awesome job

[buzzy16]

Nice build, is that a metallic paint?

[Pippoe]

What a great truck! Congratulations.

Cheers

Pip

[Tamiya Cowboy]

That's just awsome Paul. Love the tail light trick.

Thanks much buddy

Looks real sleek I like the no lights look. And looks even better without the extra fairings between tanks steps

Thanks Much woodhog

Looks fantastic ..awesome job

Thanks Chaser

Nice build, is that a metallic paint?

Thnaks Buzzy. The paint has pearl and lots of fine met in it.

What a great truck! Congratulations.

Cheers

Pip

Thanks a lot Pip.

[Bullit]

Turned out great! love the way you went with underglow

[buzzy16]

Ok well it's an awesome paint job.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Turned out great! love the way you went with underglow

Thanks much Wesley..

Ok well it's an awesome paint job.

No prob Buzzy Thanks again

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Some outdoor shots of the truck.. Still have to lower the front end and change the bumper out and add the full fenders..
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[Radio Control Trucker]

It's looking really good Paul. I'm watching with interest as always. :popcorn:

Are you going to use the square turn-signal lights that you got from Lynn? :confused:

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/kenworth/100_1972_zpse93c081f.jpg

I think they'd look just right on the fenders for this build. :)

- RCT

[Espeefan]

Paul, you sure do lay down a flawless paint job on all of your trucks. Do you use an airbrush or use rattle cans? Whatever you use, you're doing it right, that's for sure!

[Bigrigger]

Big photo shoot for your trucks? Lovin' it! Makin' a come-back!

[Tamiya Cowboy]

It's looking really good Paul. I'm watching with interest as always. :popcorn:

Are you going to use the square turn-signal lights that you got from Lynn? :confused:

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/kenworth/100_1972_zpse93c081f.jpg

I think they'd look just right on the fenders for this build. :)

- RCT

Thanks RCT.. Not sure on the blinkers as I have them on the corners of the bumper I like the clean look but still not sure..

Paul, you sure do lay down a flawless paint job on all of your trucks. Do you use an airbrush or use rattle cans? Whatever you use, you're doing it right, that's for sure!

Thanks Nate most paint is base clear out of a gun this one is Dupla can then cleared with the gun..

Big photo shoot for your trucks? Lovin' it! Makin' a come-back!

Thanks Bigrigger.. Yeah I got off work early yesterday and it was really nice but hot out but I had plenty of cold beer on hand so I took new picks of all my trucks..