Tilt nose 379 Pete triple 3, I hope

[Kaf343]

Well this is my first tilt nose Pete I'm doing so we will see how it goes. LOL. I started with a set of FGD rails and tapered the rear section, used PMD cross members and Russ's air ride with the new bags.

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I added one of Russ's blank rear bumpers.

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Drilled and installed some of Lynn's bezels.

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Made a fifth wheel release and added one of Russ's sweat covers.

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Installed the motor.

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Cut my cab and made a firewall.

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Got a set of SnP Pete fenders and made a set of pipes for mock up.

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Cut in the sleeper window.

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And that's where I'm at right now, more pics to come as I move along.

[Espeefan]

Fantastic start! I don't think you'll have any problems knocking this one out of the park. She's a beaut already, and it's only begun. Looking forward to the updates, as they come!

[Kaf343]

Gonna be awesome, I've ordered SnP fenders for my next build, that's going to be built in England. Look forward to seeing the process of this. Great work

Thanks Sharkey, John's fenders are awesome.

Fantastic start! I don't think you'll have any problems knocking this one out of the park. She's a beaut already, and it's only begun. Looking forward to the updates, as they come!

Thanks Espeefan, Hopefully I will get the hood hinge completed in th enext few days and then onto paint.

[Diesel Demond]

sweet job so far that kitty looks real good tucked in there. also the rest of the truck is look very good as well!

[Kaf343]

sweet job so far that kitty looks real good tucked in there. also the rest of the truck is look very good as well!

Thanks Diesel, Im going to try and build a radiator and plum it out as well.

[Supermario]

Looks sharp Keith :cool: 2 thumbs up !

Ummmm, where is the " other motor"going to sit? Something like what TC did with his cab over where the motor is above the tranny instead of off the end?


http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=5420&page=2


Mario

[BRICKNICK]

Great start man, I'm looking forward to seeing this baby rolling around.

[Kaf343]

Looks sharp Keith :cool: 2 thumbs up !

Ummmm, where is the " other motor"going to sit? Something like what TC did with his cab over where the motor is above the tranny instead of off the end?


http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=5420&page=2

Thanks Mario, I'm still or working on the trans issue. I want 4:1, and still plan on an MFU and possibly a wet kit, so I may take the easy road and do a R2 coupled with a PMD or Integy. Saving lots of room for the rest of the electronics.

Mario

Great start man, I'm looking forward to seeing this baby rolling around.

Thanks Bricknick.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Nice work Keith I did it the same way in my Tri axel SRS truck I managed to get the motor and trans in just the cab of the truck.Keep up the great work..


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[Kaf343]

Nice work Keith I did it the same way in my Tri axel SRS truck I managed to get the motor and trans in just the cab of the truck.Keep up the great work..


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Thanks Paul, is that a RC4WD 3:1 modified? I've been looking on the web for something like that. Hand made?

[Tamiya Cowboy]

The back plate is but thats it.

[Mama Sue]

Lookin; good so far. Going to be sweet when you are done...

Susan

[Kaf343]

Lookin; good so far. Going to be sweet when you are done...

Susan

Thanks Susan, I hope so.

[Kaf343]

Small update I got the hood tilting on a home made hinge. Almost ready to paint.

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[Supermario]

Nice work Keith! Great idea making one single hood hinge rather than 2 individual hinges. Much easier to get it straight I imagine.
Can't wait to see what's next?:D:cool:

Mario

[JAMMER]

Great idea Keith but when all is said and done will the hood clear the cab when you tip it forward, that is the object of the J hooks that hold the front of the the hood to the frame. As you raise the hood it moves the hood forward so it will clear the cab with the tails of the hood without hitting it. Ed

[Supermario]

Great idea Keith but when all is said and done will the hood clear the cab when you tip it forward, that is the object of the J hooks that hold the front of the the hood to the frame. As you raise the hood it moves the hood forward so it will clear the cab with the tails of the hood without hitting it. Ed

I see what you mean about the swing radius of the hood and why all the tilt hoods I've seen have that j hook style hinge.

I wonder if there is enough room to cut a horizontal J or more like a L slot in the frame mounting plate so from the closed position you could lift then pull the hood forward, then tilt?

I'm still a novice in the hobby but after what I've seen on this forum I am sold on a tilt hood and detailed engine bay. Someday....

Mario

[Kaf343]

Nice work Keith! Great idea making one single hood hinge rather than 2 individual hinges. Much easier to get it straight I imagine.
Can't wait to see what's next?:D:cool:

Thanks Mario, yeah it worked well with the single pivot point.

Mario

Great idea Keith but when all is said and done will the hood clear the cab when you tip it forward, that is the object of the J hooks that hold the front of the the hood to the frame. As you raise the hood it moves the hood forward so it will clear the cab with the tails of the hood without hitting it. Ed

Ed, the hood does clear when tilting. I moved the pivot point up as far as possible to avoid binding at the cab. I also put a slight slope or tilt on the btm of the hood extensions to avoid binding.

Having said that, I see what you mean about the "J" hinges. That style would be the ticket. Next one, LOL.

I see what you mean about the swing radius of the hood and why all the tilt hoods I've seen have that j hook style hinge.

I wonder if there is enough room to cut a horizontal J or more like a L slot in the frame mounting plate so from the closed position you could lift then pull the hood forward, then tilt?

I'm still a novice in the hobby but after what I've seen on this forum I am sold on a tilt hood and detailed engine bay. Someday....

Mario

[Espeefan]

The only guy I've ever seen build a tilting hood with the real J brackets is Dreamweaver. Everyone else uses regular panio hinge, just like that, and no one seems to have any problems opening their hoods. That looks like it works just fine, and it looks good too!

[Kaf343]

The only guy I've ever seen build a tilting hood with the real J brackets is Dreamweaver. Everyone else uses regular panio hinge, just like that, and no one seems to have any problems opening their hoods. That looks like it works just fine, and it looks good too!

Yeah, I am going to leave this one the way it is as it opens and closes fine. I arched the btm hood extension like the real 1:1 Petes and it seems to work good. I did make a "J" hook hinge set that works pretty good but I will leave it for the next truck.

[Brian in PA]

Nice job on the hinges. Mike (Dreamweaver) did a great job on the J Pete hinges. I have used the small brass ones from Lowes (I got lazy with that) on all 4 of my Pete builds. I have had no problems either. Keep up the great work!

[Kaf343]

Nice job on the hinges. Mike (Dreamweaver) did a great job on the J Pete hinges. I have used the small brass ones from Lowes (I got lazy with that) on all 4 of my Pete builds. I have had no problems either. Keep up the great work!

Thanks Brian, I appriciate it.

[Kaf343]

Small update, I know the 1:1 Triple 3 has a black frame but I just have a thing for painted to match frames, so I painted mine to match. LOL.

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For now I went the easyway out, and used a R2 trans. But I did add a 4:1 at least. I am trying to keep as much room as possible in the cab for MFU, light controls and a wet kit.

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[russisloud]

nice!!

[Dairyland Trucker]

With your wet kit what pump are you using for this build and are those the PMD oil tanks you have on the truck, truck looks great so far can not wait to see it finished.

[Kaf343]

nice!!

Thanks Russ


With your wet kit what pump are you using for this build and are those the PMD oil tanks you have on the truck, truck looks great so far can not wait to see it finished.


Not sure on the wet kit pump yet, yes they are PMD. Thanks for the comment.

[Espeefan]

Nice work, Kaf! I like how you fit the Cat engine, and figured out your steering, with a relocated servo. Just a little suggestion for you though. On the bell crank beneath the engine, for steering, I'd try to find a way to use a rod end with metal swivel ball so that your steering doesn't get all sloppy. I'd also put one on the servo.

[Izzy]

Nicely thought out build. I like the shift servo setup and the tilt hinge is nice and neat. Good work!

[Kaf343]

Nice work, Kaf! I like how you fit the Cat engine, and figured out your steering, with a relocated servo. Just a little suggestion for you though. On the bell crank beneath the engine, for steering, I'd try to find a way to use a rod end with metal swivel ball so that your steering doesn't get all sloppy. I'd also put one on the servo.

Thanks Espeefan, thanks for the input. I am changing the linkage to a rod with ball ends.

Nicely thought out build. I like the shift servo setup and the tilt hinge is nice and neat. Good work!

Thanks Izzy, appreciate it.

[Dairyland Trucker]

Well we know this truck is going to be sweeeet but can't wait to start seeing some more colors!!!!

[Kaf343]

Small update, cab is painted and starting fit up.

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[dabears]

Very nice paint Keith! Truck is looking absolutely amazing!

[Kaf343]

Very nice paint Keith! Truck is looking absolutely amazing!

Thanks Aaron, I may have found my keeper. Loving the way this one is turning out.

[Supermario]

Thanks Aaron, I may have found my keeper. Loving the way this one is turning out.

If you don't keep this one, there is something seriously wrong with you Keith! Lol

Very nice work and yes, it's turning out wicked!:cool:

Mario

[justin]

Looks fantastic Keith

[Kaf343]

If you don't keep this one, there is something seriously wrong with you Keith! Lol

Very nice work and yes, it's turning out wicked!:cool:

Mario

LOL, yeah I seem to have a problem hanging onto trucks. This one I think will stick around a while. Thanks Mario.

Looks fantastic Keith

Thanks Justin

[glorydays24]

This really turned out beautiful, great job.;):):D:cool:

Big John

[Brian in PA]

Great Job Keith! I see in the 1 photo there is a 1:1 Pete hood getting some color thrown down.

[Kaf343]

This really turned out beautiful, great job.;):):D:cool:

Big John

Thanks Big John, appriciate it.

Great Job Keith! I see in the 1 photo there is a 1:1 Pete hood getting some color thrown down.

Thanks Brian, Yes its a 389 I believe. I shot this truck at my buddies shop where he was repairing a car carrier that was only three months old and the driver who never even scratched a bumper hit a base of a light pole in a snow covered parking lot. it just about ripped the front axle out of it. For me it was awesome to see the truck up close as I have no experiance what so ever with these rigs as far as 1:1's go.

[redcouped]

Looks good!

[powerstroke_1999]

That truck is sweet that took some engineering to make all the steering work nice job man.

[Kaf343]

Looks good!

Thanks redcouped.


That truck is sweet that took some engineering to make all the steering work nice job man.


Thanks powerstroke, this is the most fun I've had building a truck.

[JAMMER]

Keith nice work keep it up. Ed

[Espeefan]

The paint job turned out really nice! Good combination of colors! Even the paint on the chassis looks really nice. You really layed down a nice, smooth coat.

[Kaf343]

Keith nice work keep it up. Ed

Thanks Ed.

The paint job turned out really nice! Good combination of colors! Even the paint on the chassis looks really nice. You really layed down a nice, smooth coat.

Thanks Nathan, it's coming along.

[kdz76]

very nice build the paint looks fantastic

[Kaf343]

Got a little more finished today, still need to complete the lights, deck plate, bunk window and front bumper. Polished up one of Brian's grilles.

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[Dairyland Trucker]

looking good Keith sharp!!!!

[Snochaser]

Great job Keith. Looks great, adding the motor always sets the builds apart.

[sparkycuda]

Awesome looking rig!

Ken

[dabears]

Awesome looking work Keith!! Great job on it

[Supermario]

Nice work Keith, truck looks awsome! You did a very nice job on the headlights are bang on straight:cool:
Are they from PMD or custom made?

Mario

[tc1cat]

Great looking truck:D:D Only thing you missed was putting the steering servo in the motor:rolleyes: I did Mike's (Dreamweaver) and must say that I don't want to do another:eek: Yours looks great!!

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Keith your skills just keep getting better and better you are a first class builder keep up the great work.

[Kaf343]

looking good Keith sharp!!!!

Thanks Bob. Hope to have a dump to hook up to her soon. LOL.


Great job Keith. Looks great, adding the motor always sets the builds apart.

Thanks Ben, my first tilt with a motor. It's been fun so far, sort of. Lol.

Awesome looking rig!

Ken

Thanks Ken

Awesome looking work Keith!! Great job on it

Thanks Aaron.

Nice work Keith, truck looks awsome! You did a very nice job on the headlights are bang on straight:cool:
Are they from PMD or custom made?

Mario

Thanks Mario, yes they are PMD.

Great looking truck:D:D Only thing you missed was putting the steering servo in the motor:rolleyes: I did Mike's (Dreamweaver) and must say that I don't want to do another:eek: Yours looks great!!

Thanks Lynn, yeah I thought of trying to do the servo in the motor but I don't have the tools or the talent.

Keith your skills just keep getting better and better you are a first class builder keep up the great work.

Thanks Paul, coming from you that means a lot. Seeing the builds that you and others do make me want to keep trying harder to nail it.

[Espeefan]

Nice. This one just keeps getting better and better. Brian's grilles are so nice. Are you going to hang onto this one, or sell it, like so many of your other trucks?

[Kaf343]

Nice. This one just keeps getting better and better. Brian's grilles are so nice. Are you going to hang onto this one, or sell it, like so many of your other trucks?

Thanks Nathen, yeah his grilles are awesome. This is the first one I sanded, formed a little and polished and what an awesome grille. I'm thinking I may end up keeping this one, I just bought an end dump to tag along so we will see.

[Kaf343]

I was not going to pin stripe this one because the paint lines came out see clean, thought I would try anyway. The Orange is on and the silver tonight.

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I also added a orange tnted rear window on the sleeper.

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[speedy8305]

hey are yo going to add a steering linkage to make an even more realistic look nice work so far bad *** truck

[speedy8305]

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[Kaf343]

hey are yo going to add a steering linkage to make an even more realistic look nice work so far bad *** truck

Most likely yes, I plan on detailing under the hood as much as I can after everything else is completed. Thanks Speedy

[speedy8305]

hey good work is good work and its always good to see talent I call it as I see it

[Kaf343]

Thanks Speedy.

I got my stainless deck plates on and finished the sleeper lights, I put two 3mm lights in the sleeper base to reflect some orange off the inside of the tanks.

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[russisloud]

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Now thats the money shot :eek:

[Espeefan]

Keith, it's a perfect paint job. Very clean color breaks, and I know I'd be pretty apprehensive about painting an extra pin stripe like you decided to do too. Especially after the color separations ended up being so clean the first go around. Heck, I can't even paint single colors as nice as you can do a multi-color scheme. Really nice work. I had thought about doing some kind of under cab lighting on my KW, sort of like you did with the sleeper, but with a few more lights. Nice touch.

[Kaf343]

Keith, it's a perfect paint job. Very clean color breaks, and I know I'd be pretty apprehensive about painting an extra pin stripe like you decided to do too. Especially after the color separations ended up being so clean the first go around. Heck, I can't even paint single colors as nice as you can do a multi-color scheme. Really nice work. I had thought about doing some kind of under cab lighting on my KW, sort of like you did with the sleeper, but with a few more lights. Nice touch.

Thanks Nathen,

I was a little nervous about touching the paint, so I cheated and did this with 1/16" pin stripe tape. Looks pretty good. I have a buddy who pin stripes all my Harleys and Choppers that I build who has an amising hand, I may let him have a go at this one. we'll see. As soon as I finish the front of the lighting I will be adding a few more lights for some underglow effect. Not to many! hopefully just enough. Are you talking about your 1950 KW adding lights?

[Kaf343]

Small update, triple 3 is almost finished, cab and hood are aligned now, cab lights all finished. And triple three got hitched. I know this trailer has been around a lot but I think it fits well with this rig.

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Next is rear fenders and btm of stacks.

[dabears]

Truck and trailer are looking perfect together!!!

[Kaf343]

hey good work is good work and its always good to see talent I call it as I see it

Truck and trailer are looking perfect together!!!

Thanks Aaron, I've wanted this trailer since you first posted pics of it. Now I have to decide screw drive or wet kit? I want the screw drive but after looking at the frame, wet would be a lot easier.

We will see.

[rc_farmer]

Excellant work on this build and perfect combination.

[Dairyland Trucker]

Keith you are right that trailer does look at home on the back of that truck sure glad to see it arrived in excellent shape.

[Bigrigger]

That truck looks sweet! Orange, black and silver is a nice combo. The hinge design is very creative, and the engine looks great! It puts that trailer to shame. :D

[Espeefan]

Nice trailer, for sure. Is that Jammer's old Komatsu loader, under the table?

[Stylin n profilin]

Looks absolutely amazing Keith..but you have to show the insperation for this build..:D..Triple 3:D:D..i say nailed it and added some changes to make it your own..:cool::cool::cool::D:eek:
http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac33/Stylinpete/333_1_zps51aceb8e.jpg

[Kaf343]

Excellant work on this build and perfect combination.

Thanks RC farmer


Keith you are right that trailer does look at home on the back of that truck sure glad to see it arrived in excellent shape.

Thanks for selling it Robert.


That truck looks sweet! Orange, black and silver is a nice combo. The hinge design is very creative, and the engine looks great! It puts that trailer to shame. :D

Thanks Bigrigger, appreciate it.


Nice trailer, for sure. Is that Jammer's old Komatsu loader, under the table?

Thanks Nathan, yes it's Jammer's old Komatsu. I'm thinking it needs to get painted ORANGE, LOL

Looks absolutely amazing Keith..but you have to show the insperation for this build..:D..Triple 3:D:D..i say nailed it and added some changes to make it your own..:cool::cool::cool::D:eek:
http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac33/Stylinpete/333_1_zps51aceb8e.jpg

Thanks John, and thanks for telling me about triple 3 in the first place. As soon as I saw the truck the first time I new I wanted to build it.:)

[Tamiya Cowboy]

That looks great Keith perfect combo.. You should go on SRS web sight and send them a Pick the ower loves seeing rc's of his trucks..

[Kaf343]

That looks great Keith perfect combo.. You should go on SRS web sight and send them a Pick the ower loves seeing rc's of his trucks..

Thanks Paul, I was going to send them one after I put my fenders on it.

[SmallHaul]

Very nice work Keith.

Absolutely beautiful truck!

[BRICKNICK]

Awesome job man, that baby looks great. Fantastic job in making the gods tilt and making that cat look right at home in there.

[hammer]

Keith,
What a beautiful rig hats off to you buddy that is some pain job flawless. This has to be one of my favorite builds everything flows together nicely awsome job. I hope to see this at a show one day.

TONY

[Kaf343]

Very nice work Keith.

Absolutely beautiful truck!

Thanks Scott, it's coming along nicely.

Awesome job man, that baby looks great. Fantastic job in making the gods tilt and making that cat look right at home in there.

Thanks Bricknick, my first tilt with the cat in it.

[Kaf343]

Triple three has a new hitch, now the question. Paint to match truck or wrap it to match?

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/triple%203/42779cd693a999a822dcd5b0c71f1972.jpg

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Does SRS have a race trailer? They should! LOL

[Claus]

Beautiful truck! I think it looks best with the dump trailer.

[Espeefan]

Keith, I like dump trailers, but there is something about that toy hauler! I think it would look very sharp painted to match the truck. The stripe, and how you carry it through will really pull the combination together!

[heavy_duty]

Keith,That looks AWESOME together.I think you should paint it to match.Great combo.

Ed

[Kaf343]

Beautiful truck! I think it looks best with the dump trailer.

Thanks Claus, I want to have a few trailers for it.

Keith, I like dump trailers, but there is something about that toy hauler! I think it would look very sharp painted to match the truck. The stripe, and how you carry it through will really pull the combination together!

Thanks Nathan, I am surely leaning that way, lots of lights and some sort of racing logo will end up on it.

Keith,That looks AWESOME together.I think you should paint it to match.Great combo.

Thanks Ed, Im going to start photo shopping it tonight and come up with a scheme.

Ed

[glorydays24]

I agree with everyone else, paint the trailer to match.;):):cool: But I think you should paint the rear fenders on the truck to...:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: LOL!!!

Big John

[Supermario]

What a perfect match, fit, look.....Words can't describe how much the toy hauler and the truck fit together! I thought the dump trailer was perfect till I saw this.
Toy hauler painted to match and this is one of the best truck n trailer combos for sure!

Mario

[tc1cat]

Paint trailer to match the tractor:D:D

[Kaf343]

I agree with everyone else, paint the trailer to match.;):):cool: But I think you should paint the rear fenders on the truck to...:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: LOL!!!

Big John

Thanks Big John.

What a perfect match, fit, look.....Words can't describe how much the toy hauler and the truck fit together! I thought the dump trailer was perfect till I saw this.
Toy hauler painted to match and this is one of the best truck n trailer combos for sure!

Mario

Thanks Mario, paint it is. I hope, LOL.

Paint trailer to match the tractor:D:D

Thanks Lynn for the input, will do.

[Kaf343]

Another trailer for triple three, still need to finish the rear fenders.

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[Dairyland Trucker]

Nice lowboy and love those rear fenders you have there!!

[Kaf343]

Nice lowboy and love those rear fenders you have there!!



Thanks Robert,

I had to get a tri axle lowboy to handle the load, LOL.

The fenders are fiberglass with a gel coat finish, like a vette finish, almost ready for paint.

[RodneyO]

BADA$$.....:jaw:

[Kaf343]

Thanks Rodney, It was a lot of fun building a tilt nose.

[RodneyO]

Think I'll try a tilt nose on my next build.

[Espeefan]

The trailer looks great Keith! Does it have aluminum rims on it? No shortage of things to haul! That's cool.

[Kaf343]

The trailer looks great Keith! Does it have aluminum rims on it? No shortage of things to haul! That's cool.

Thanks Nathan, yes I put a set of Steve,s rims on it. I want to paint it but the "Seaboard" material is hard to paint.

[Espeefan]

Those rims are beautiful. I don't think many guys put them on their trailers! Nice touch. I don't know much about the seaboard material, but perhaps a primer for hard plastics would do the trick? It kind of looks like derlin to me, but I know you can't get paint to stick to that very well. Doesn't Krylon have some special primer for this kind of thing?

[Kaf343]

Those rims are beautiful. I don't think many guys put them on their trailers! Nice touch. I don't know much about the seaboard material, but perhaps a primer for hard plastics would do the trick? It kind of looks like derlin to me, but I know you can't get paint to stick to that very well. Doesn't Krylon have some special primer for this kind of thing?

Thanks Nathan,

I am pretty sure Travis said it was seaboard material. I'm going to try a few different paints and primers on a piece I have left over from my last trailer.

[Dairyland Trucker]

I believe it is derlin

[RodneyO]

Was trying to find a Cat motor for my KH.Where can I find one?Thanks

[Thenewguy]

eBay around $30

[RodneyO]

Thanks.What do I look under.I've tested pretty much everything I could think of.lol

[doodlebug]

Thanks.What do I look under.I've tested pretty much everything I could think of.lol

Try this link, http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=norscot+caterpillar&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0&_nkw=norscot+caterpillar+ENGINE&_sacat=0
Cheer's, Neil.

[RodneyO]

Thanks

[Kaf343]

Small update. Just painted the car hauler to match the truck, now to start the lights.

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/triple%203/59b25a505e4ee5b5f5f7b62bcbbc5508.jpg

[BRICKNICK]

Wow thath thing looks great.....can't wait to see this baby done.

[heavy_duty]

LOOKS GREAT.That is an awesome combo.

Ed

[Tamiya Cowboy]

That looks killer Keith very nice work..

[Kaf343]

Wow thath thing looks great.....can't wait to see this baby done.

Thanks Bricknick, I hope to have it insisted for the show Saturday.

LOOKS GREAT.That is an awesome combo.

Ed

Thanks Ed, thanks for selling it to me as well.

That looks killer Keith very nice work..

Thanks Paul.

[Kaf343]

Glued in almost 500 LED's last night, unfortunately I glued them all in so I can use the trailer this weekend and now it's gonna be a b#*€# wiring them up. I'll try to get some done tonight.

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Also need to finish the SS-Tronix and pin striping.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

HOLY CRAP.... That is sweet.

[Bigrigger]

That thing is going to be bright! It'll look sweet! I can imagine with the lights on a pic of it would just be a big blur! :D Still incredible! I'd let you haul my race cars! :)

[wolfws6]

looks awsome!!! have fun wiring all those leds. I'm struggling to wire 220 leds in my trailer!!!!! It will be an show stopper when finished!!!!

[Espeefan]

Holy cow! The paint is killer, and that is a ton of LEDs. Nice!

[RodneyO]

Awesome looking rig.Can't wait to see it light up.:jaw::jaw:

[pumptech]

My goodness ,sweet rig ,excellent work on all the leds :D

[sneaky-pete]

That is one sweet setup......the paint rocks!
Im jealous.:D

[hammer]

HOLY BATCRAP BATMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is one SWEEEEEEEEEEET ride love it great job.


TONY

[Kaf343]

HOLY CRAP.... That is sweet.

Thanks Paul


That thing is going to be bright! It'll look sweet! I can imagine with the lights on a pic of it would just be a big blur! :D Still incredible! I'd let you haul my race cars! :)

Thanks Bigrigger, yeah I may need a filter on my lense.


looks awsome!!! have fun wiring all those leds. I'm struggling to wire 220 leds in my trailer!!!!! It will be an show stopper when finished!!!!

Thanks Wolf, just finished wiring them last night, just shy of 500. LOL. not to bad though, only took two evenings.


Holy cow! The paint is killer, and that is a ton of LEDs. Nice!

Thanks Nathan, yeah and I bought them off *bay which was good price wise but after all the wiring was complete I had three bad LED's and had to replace them.

Awesome looking rig.Can't wait to see it light up.:jaw::jaw:

Thanks Rodney.


My goodness ,sweet rig ,excellent work on all the leds :D

Thanks Pumptech.



That is one sweet setup......the paint rocks!
Im jealous.:D

Thanks SP. my favorite build so fare hands down.

[Kaf343]

HOLY BATCRAP BATMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is one SWEEEEEEEEEEET ride love it great job.


TONY

Thanks Tony.

[Kaf343]

So it took two evenings but its all lit up, and finished the pin stripe as well.

Half done the first night.

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And all done, I also installed a few pointing down for glow lights.

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[Espeefan]

That's pretty sweet, but now your truck looks so naked without any chicken lights! :D

[wolfws6]

Looks awsome!!!!:jaw:

[Kaf343]

That's pretty sweet, but now your truck looks so naked without any chicken lights! :D

Yeah I have to work on that, there is only about 60 on the truck.

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[rc_farmer]

That is out-freakin' standing!

[flamefighter47]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!

[oldwestrnwear]

once agin I am amazed at the talent and skill of the people on this site

that is a beautiful rig
perry

[Kaf343]

That is out-freakin' standing!b

Thanks rc_farmer, i appreciate the comments.

WOW!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks flamefighter

once agin I am amazed at the talent and skill of the people on this site

that is a beautiful rig
perry


Thanks Perry

[BRICKNICK]

Hey kaf the truck looks even better in person. I saw it at the eclc show last weekend, I wanted to see you and introduce myself but I wasn't sure who u were LOL. I only came for half an hour to buy parts and check the trucks out and then I split.

[RodneyO]

This rig is awesome.

[hammer]

Keith,
Pictures do this rig no justice it is one of my favorite combo units out there was a pleasure meeting you at richie's show hope to see you at another meet. Awsome job.

TONY

[Kaf343]

Hey kaf the truck looks even better in person. I saw it at the eclc show last weekend, I wanted to see you and introduce myself but I wasn't sure who u were LOL. I only came for half an hour to buy parts and check the trucks out and then I split.

Bricknick, thanks for the comment. Yeah I was looking for you as well, always good to meet local guys in the hobby.

This rig is awesome.[/QUOT

Thanks Rodney

[QUOTE=hammer;90423]Keith,
Pictures do this rig no justice it is one of my favorite combo units out there was a pleasure meeting you at richie's show hope to see you at another meet. Awsome job.

TONY

Thanks again Tony, it was great meeting you as well. And it was great seeing your rigs, I've been admiring them in all the show pics and to finally see them was a treat.

Keith

[Supermario]

Keith, you've created and built one of the best truck n trailer combos by far:cool:
This one is a keeper right? You can't part with this beauty:eek: that would be like Reg selling his 850 Kenworth:eek::eek:.... Ain't gonna happen! Lol

Great looking rig, can't wait to see it in person someday.

Mario

[Mama Sue]

Beautiful combo...Will we get to see it at Indy?

[Kaf343]

Keith, you've created and built one of the best truck n trailer combos by far:cool:
This one is a keeper right? You can't part with this beauty:eek: that would be like Reg selling his 850 Kenworth:eek::eek:.... Ain't gonna happen! Lol

Great looking rig, can't wait to see it in person someday.

Mario

Thanks Mario, I like this truck better than any other rig I have built, buuuutttt I never say never. LOL. We'll see.

Beautiful combo...Will we get to see it at Indy?

Thanks Sue, I am going to try to make it to Indy this year, but it's right in between two weeks in cape cod and a week in Mexico this year so it will be tight, but I'm going to try. It would be great to see your trucks and Mario's as well.

Keith

[rccrazy523]

keith this truck looks great u did not miss one detail top notch job

[Kaf343]

keith this truck looks great u did not miss one detail top notch job

Thanks Benny, builders like you keep guys like me always trying to catch up and build something nice.

[hammer]

Keith,
On Ebay search DCP on page 9 or 10 as well as page 24 or 25 is a replica of your tractor in 1/64 scale did not know if you had one or were interested. One is hooked to a tanker the other to a dump trailer.

TONY

[Kaf343]

Thanks Tony, I have one with a dump, may have to get the tanker though.

Added one of Steve's sweet front bumpers full of Lynn's bezels.

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/for%20Sale/c2bdf6d2f08adef20692387e68645ebb.jpg

And the money shot with the prize, LOL.

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[petermoblin]

Man that looks sweet! Have any lights hooked up in it yet?

[Kaf343]

Man that looks sweet! Have any lights hooked up in it yet?


Yes, close to six hundred hooked up and working. All lights work off battle switches and the MFU.

Thanks Keith

[plow jockey]

That bumper looks sweet!!! Love this build !! Awesome job Keith!!

[Kaf343]

Thanks Fred, I'm going to try to take some outdoor pics this weekend all lit up.

[PaulNZ]

Wow, just came across this old thread, that is one sweet Pete, is it still cruising around?

any new pics?

[Kaf343]

Wow, just came across this old thread, that is one sweet Pete, is it still cruising around?

any new pics?

Thanks Paul, I sold this Peterbuilt last year to a guy in Washington. I still have the trailer and since have built a Cascadia to pull it around. I'm also putting together another 379 to pull the trailer.

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/Cascadia/f6e1203c5c8e96042dcace7f136dd7d1.jpg

This is last 379 I built for a friend a few weeks ago.

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/Bondo%20Pete/e4d6321b30bce790bb1b0109eb40c7f0.jpg

[tc1cat]

The tractor really makes the trailer:bounce: Your last 379 build is awesome, too.

[PaulNZ]

Thanks Paul, I sold this Peterbuilt last year to a guy in Washington. I still have the trailer and since have built a Cascadia to pull it around. I'm also putting together another 379 to pull the trailer.

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/Cascadia/f6e1203c5c8e96042dcace7f136dd7d1.jpg

This is last 379 I built for a friend a few weeks ago.

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/Bondo%20Pete/e4d6321b30bce790bb1b0109eb40c7f0.jpg

Ahh yes I recognise that Pete, nice work

Cascadia looks great, the trailer suits a modern Semi like the Freightliner

Keep up the good work!