Stub nose Orange Crate

[Kaf343]

Working on my stub nose, I call it the Orange Crate. Still working on exhaust. And a few other minor things.

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[dabears]

Now that is deffinitly different but kinda cool!! I like the use of the cabs to make this! And of course i like the color too. :)

[rockNmayhem]

As Aaron said, that is definitely a different style thank I've ever seen but I really like the creativity. It fits the lines well and looks like it could be operational.

Cant wait to see some more pics with all the accessories added to it.

Tyler

[Kaf343]

Now that is deffinitly different but kinda cool!! I like the use of the cabs to make this! And of course i like the color too. :)

Thanks Aaron, I was going for a 50's style truck that's been restored and customized a little bit.

[Kaf343]

As Aaron said, that is definitely a different style thank I've ever seen but I really like the creativity. It fits the lines well and looks like it could be operational.

Cant wait to see some more pics with all the accessories added to it.

Tyler

Thanks Tyler, I should have it drivable by the weekend and all the parts on it. I'm not going to run a MFU in it I don't think but we'll see.

[Supermario]

Very unique and it works :D. I like it. Great idea. I assume the stacks are going behind the sleeper? It has an old truck look to it, maybe only one stack and a air cleaner pipe combo?

[BRICKNICK]

That is one sweet bull nose.....it almost looks like a bullnose kw. I like it, its has a very old school look.

[plow jockey]

That is great Idea!!The body lines work,the grill matches up nicely.Now that's thinking outside the box!!! Good job on the bull nose!!!

[elephants14]

That's Awesome.... I love it...

Thanks
Cody

[Kaf343]

Very unique and it works :D. I like it. Great idea. I assume the stacks are going behind the sleeper? It has an old truck look to it, maybe only one stack and a air cleaner pipe combo?

Thanks Mario, I was toying with a few different stack options and I thinking I'm going with one on the back and one air filter, thanks for your input.

[Kaf343]

That is one sweet bull nose.....it almost looks like a bullnose kw. I like it, its has a very old school look.

Thanks Bricknick, appreciate it.

[Kaf343]

That is great Idea!!The body lines work,the grill matches up nicely.Now that's thinking outside the box!!! Good job on the bull nose!!!

Thanks Fred, still trying to work out the tilt nose on it as well.

[Kaf343]

That's Awesome.... I love it...

Thanks
Cody

Thanks Cody, appreciate it.

[Kaf343]

Stack mounted along with the air breather, just need mirrors, fifth wheel, shaft and electronics.

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[jb70717]

That's a strange looking but beautifull truck.
i have never seen something like this before, did it realy drove around like this....:eek:
let's do some google-search for more...

i love your work, it's very nice and special

[tbtrucking104customs]

Be a great YELLOW COMPANY TRUCK :)

[chaseracer]

great looking build.. something about this truck I really like good work

[Supermario]

Looks good with the single stack. Have you considered a pipe and maybe snorkel for the air cleaner?

Mario

[doodlebug]

That's a strange looking but beautifull truck.
i have never seen something like this before, did it realy drove around like this....:eek:
let's do some google-search for more...

i love your work, it's very nice and special
Check out these link's for snub nose picture's
http://w.fubar.com/1956-snub-nose-kenworth/photo-1102531-956384-1371688817
http://www.ehow.com/about_5387387_history-cabover-trucks.html
http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/bullnose_pb.htm scroll down to the yellow Peterbilt owned by Danny shimizu, from my state.
Hope this help's. Cheer's, Neil.

[jb70717]

found some pics myself too.
never seen one before....... (shame on me)

[Kaf343]

Check out these link's for snub nose picture's
http://w.fubar.com/1956-snub-nose-kenworth/photo-1102531-956384-1371688817
http://www.ehow.com/about_5387387_history-cabover-trucks.html
http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/bullnose_pb.htm scroll down to the yellow Peterbilt owned by Danny shimizu, from my state.
Hope this help's. Cheer's, Neil.

Neil, very cool pics. Thanks for the links, I especially like the yellow Pete. Here is a few pics of what I was going after. Kind of a cross between a old Mack H model that somebody has restored and made into a clean parade truck.

Thanks for your links.

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/manns_service_center_mack_h_model_wrecker_pa_89.jp g

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/mack_h_67_model_cabover_by_jeepdork-d2ytyp3.jpg

[Kaf343]

That's a strange looking but beautifull truck.
i have never seen something like this before, did it realy drove around like this....:eek:
let's do some google-search for more...

i love your work, it's very nice and special

Thanks for looking.

[Kaf343]

great looking build.. something about this truck I really like good work

Thanks for the comments.

[Kaf343]

Looks good with the single stack. Have you considered a pipe and maybe snorkel for the air cleaner?

Mario

Thanks Mario, yeah after looking at some pics that Neil sent I think I may have to do that. Time to talk to Russ, LoL

[nztrucker]

thats kind of different... but i love it.im loving the colour very cool.
great build.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

How about a international cherry picker...
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/6941846880_9d9796c046_z.jpg

[BRICKNICK]

How about a international cherry picker...
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/6941846880_9d9796c046_z.jpg




Now that's a face only a mother could love LOL.....its so ugly that its nice.

[Kaf343]

How about a international cherry picker...
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/6941846880_9d9796c046_z.jpg




Now that's interesting and cool.

[crawler07]

awesome truck man!

[doodlebug]

Neil, very cool pics. Thanks for the links, I especially like the yellow Pete. Here is a few pics of what I was going after. Kind of a cross between a old Mack H model that somebody has restored and made into a clean parade truck.

Thanks for your links.

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/manns_service_center_mack_h_model_wrecker_pa_89.jp g

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/mack_h_67_model_cabover_by_jeepdork-d2ytyp3.jpg

Yer welcome! Hmmm, never seen that Mack before:cool:

Cheer's, Neil.

[Kaf343]

thats kind of different... but i love it.im loving the colour very cool.
great build.

Thanks nztrucker, appreciate it.

[ihbuilder]

How about a international cherry picker...
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/6941846880_9d9796c046_z.jpg




now where is the pukin smily when I need it :confused: http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-sick-smileys-1051.gif (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/facebook-smileys.html) http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-sick-smileys-1051.gif (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/facebook-smileys.html)

I grew up with IH's but I'll admit they made some fugly trucks http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-sick-smileys-1051.gif (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/facebook-smileys.html)

[crawler07]

love that truck above!!!

[sparkycuda]

That's a keeper! I've always enjoyed seeing builds of lesser known trucks. This definitely fits the list, and you did a great job.

Ken

[Kaf343]

Interesting front hubs on the old 52 Inter. Kaf343: Good concept and looks the part.

Did you notice the checker plate and indicators on the top of the fenders on the MACK?

Thanks Oztruck, yes I did. I have the turn signals, just waiting on the diamond plate.

[Kaf343]

That's a keeper! I've always enjoyed seeing builds of lesser known trucks. This definitely fits the list, and you did a great job.

Ken

Thanks for the comment Ken.

[glorydays24]

I must say you did a fantastic job on this truck.:D:D:D I like things that are different, and this is no exception.;):) And I think orange was the perfect color choice.:cool: GREAT JOB!!!:D:cool::)

[Kaf343]

I must say you did a fantastic job on this truck.:D:D:D I like things that are different, and this is no exception.;):) And I think orange was the perfect color choice.:cool: GREAT JOB!!!:D:cool::)

Thanks Big John, hopefully I will be driving it this weekend.

[Kaf343]

Ok, so I did a little more on it tonight. I should have paid a little more attention to the wheel base because a stock King Hauler drive shaft was 3/8" to short, so instead of a custom shaft I lengthened the front shaft carrier.

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Then I finished the dash and installed it along with the seat pan and seats.

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Then I made a fifth shell release lever.

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Then I got my diamond plate for the fender tops, cut to fit but not installed until there painted. I'm thinking either silver or orange to match the truck, not sure yet.

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Installed the mirrors and side glass.

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[pigeonfarmboy]

I dig this thing! Looks real cool and original thinking outside the box.

[Kaf343]

I dig this thing! Looks real cool and original thinking outside the box.

Thanks Pigeonfarmboy, I appreciate the comment.

[Kaf343]

Took a few outside shots, pretty much finished, just need a ESC and some lights.

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[dabears]

Look at that fleet you got going there! I saw some cool looking stuff lurking in the backround ;) great pics!

[plow jockey]

Wow!!! That orange really pops!!! That truck turned out great. That an awesome looking fleet you have there. Great job Keith!!!

[Kaf343]

Look at that fleet you got going there! I saw some cool looking stuff lurking in the backround ;) great pics!

Thanks Aaron, yeah I took a few out for some daylight pics to put up on the site for sale. Time to make a little room in the stable for some new projects. LOL:D:D:D

[Dairyland Trucker]

whatcha sellin