Rebirth of my King Hauler

[biggusditchus]

After a year of running it with all chrome blacked out and a dark blue colour scheme I fancied a change. This is how it looked

http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh591/bigguditchus/23.jpg

A few months back I stripped it all back to parts, and set out on changing things. I planned to get new chrome parts but that was really expensive and then I found a place near me that does this chroming technique that is close to a paint type application but has an amazing finish (you will see as soon as I get them all back.) I also got him to paint the cab and chassis for me in Kawasaki green (he is doing something special for me on the cab itself, more about that at a later date.

The chassis was lengthened by 6inch using an aluminium extension sourced from PMD (gardentrucking.com)
http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh591/bigguditchus/DSCF2222_zps74e97fe1.jpg

I painted the gearbox halves in silver as I think it looks better
http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh591/bigguditchus/DSCF2226_zps71f27466.jpg

The tanks, grille, front bumper and 5th wheel are all in aluminium.
http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh591/bigguditchus/DSCF2224_zps110a07f1.jpg

Once all together this is how it is looking at the moment, its as much as I can do till I get cab and chrome back.
http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh591/bigguditchus/DSCF2238_zps1ff31d80.jpg
http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh591/bigguditchus/DSCF2235_zpsbb5a1468.jpg

[1985 kenworth]

Wow..can't wait to see the updates and the finished product...nice build so far:D

[HillBillyBoy]

nice work :) are the extension working good? wonder if I will buy it to :P

[biggusditchus]

Yeh the extensions work fine, nice fit inside of chassis rails and once the supplied bolts are in place its solid.

[1985 kenworth]

I use them on most of my trucks... the key for me is i use permanent loctite on the bolts so they don't loosen up

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Awesome Rich old buddy glade to see you back at it and on the board cant wait to see some updates the color is great looking..

[biggusditchus]

Time is dragging on and still no cab back, nor any chrome :(. I have started collecting some more bits including aluminium to make steps instead of using the stock plastic ones. I did receive another King Hauler cab for the next project (yup thinking of another before even finishing this one LOL) so decided to mount it on chassis to see what it will look like, taped the aluminium grille on too.

http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh591/bigguditchus/test1_zps63507b2f.jpg (http://s1253.photobucket.com/user/bigguditchus/media/test1_zps63507b2f.jpg.html)
http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh591/bigguditchus/test2_zps15e0476b.jpg (http://s1253.photobucket.com/user/bigguditchus/media/test2_zps15e0476b.jpg.html)

[thercfreak2012]

ok it looks awesome hope progress procceesed soon or later rich your awesome for a true brit does your wife have any tamiya trucks:)

[biggusditchus]

Thankyou, she has 3 a Knight Hauler, Scania 470 and an Aeromax.

[thercfreak2012]

oh very cool do they all have mfc01 aka multi functional control unit

[Lmackattack]

Looking good.. Nice looooong stretch on it.....

[biggusditchus]

Still waiting for my chrome and paint but I have been threatened with the shell being ready tomorrow (heard that before though.)

Anyhow an update, a mate has a small Axminster lathe and I reckon he needed a few little projects to keep him busy so I purchased a few off cuts of 25mm aluminium rod and gave him that and a little design. He finished the first and has the 2nd to complete.

So from this

http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh591/bigguditchus/aircleaner1_zps38dc0eb2.jpeg (http://s1253.photobucket.com/user/bigguditchus/media/aircleaner1_zps38dc0eb2.jpeg.html)

to this..

http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh591/bigguditchus/aircleaner2_zps1817fd56.jpeg (http://s1253.photobucket.com/user/bigguditchus/media/aircleaner2_zps1817fd56.jpeg.html)

Took him hours to do just this one, so really glad I dont have to pay him LOL.

Also in process of making some aluminium steps they still need a polish and awaiting some aluminium stock for my mate Keith to make some air tanks

http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh591/bigguditchus/aircleaner3_zps5c7fb3d5.jpeg

[biggusditchus]

At long last my cab and fenders are back and almost ready for build up, just got to leave them till tomorrow to let lacquer fully cure. And to say Im happy with the result is an understatement I guess it was worth the wait. Probably not to everybodies test but I love it.

http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh591/bigguditchus/skulls_zpsed06951f.jpeg (http://s1253.photobucket.com/user/bigguditchus/media/skulls_zpsed06951f.jpeg.html)

http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh591/bigguditchus/skulls2_zps9a5b2b03.jpeg (http://s1253.photobucket.com/user/bigguditchus/media/skulls2_zps9a5b2b03.jpeg.html)

http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh591/bigguditchus/skulls3_zpseda01500.jpeg (http://s1253.photobucket.com/user/bigguditchus/media/skulls3_zpseda01500.jpeg.html)

http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh591/bigguditchus/skulls4_zpsf385c61f.jpeg (http://s1253.photobucket.com/user/bigguditchus/media/skulls4_zpsf385c61f.jpeg.html)

Photos dont do it justice as Im struggling with getting photos from camera onto my new pc (linux which i have never used doesnt seem to like my SD card) so using my iphone.

[louie r/c nut]

Wow excellent paint job

[biggusditchus]

I should have added its not paint as such, the lacquer over the top and the green base coat are but the skulls are hydro dipped.

[louie r/c nut]

Still awesome

[RodneyO]

Like the skulls in the paint.I'm repainting my kh this weekend.Can't wait to see it finished.

[BRICKNICK]

That truck looks like the tractor that should be hauling the team grave digger race trailer.

[Espeefan]

Wow, that's a heck of a paint job! I've seen that hydro-dipping before. It's really amazing how it works. The rear fenders are great for playing tricks on the eyes! They don't look like they are actually there, in some of the photos. The black blends with the tires, and you just see the skulls!

[toniolillo]

really awesome paint job

[Mama Sue]

Nice paint job...I can see why you had to wait..

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Rich just like all your other Rc's it is outstanding buddy it was well worth the wait for sure nice work.. What is your plans with the wagons for it? And the miss is going to want a over haul on her's if you are not careful..LOL

[biggusditchus]

Thanks all, Paul I dont know honestly.. low loader I think for my next project (a shortie day cab). Unfortunately will have to make do with an extended bruder as cant afford the fancy goose neck ones.

[biggusditchus]

Slow progress as per usual, mainly slowed up by the lack of drop visor, exhausts and rear plate still waiting to be chromed. but siince those last photos I have managed to build much more onto it and get it into the sun.

http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh591/bigguditchus/king1_zpse6caa43e.jpeg (http://s1253.photobucket.com/user/bigguditchus/media/king1_zpse6caa43e.jpeg.html)
http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh591/bigguditchus/king2_zps2bd992e9.jpeg (http://s1253.photobucket.com/user/bigguditchus/media/king2_zps2bd992e9.jpeg.html)
http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh591/bigguditchus/king3_zps740ec053.jpeg (http://s1253.photobucket.com/user/bigguditchus/media/king3_zps740ec053.jpeg.html)

Those green mirrors will be replaced with chrome ones shortly. and the wiring will be hidden and tidy when completed.

I did get some stainless mesh and finished off my air cleaners, think they look the danglies.

http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh591/bigguditchus/filter_zps163c23cd.jpeg (http://s1253.photobucket.com/user/bigguditchus/media/filter_zps163c23cd.jpeg.html)

And I have started another project (a daycab ) and have plans for a special project which Im collecting bits for it should be different (more so than this one)

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Dang Rich that is great looking nice work.. Pm me if you need anything for it..

[doodlebug]

Looks killer being outside!
Cheer's, Neil.

[biggusditchus]

Getting there now. Stacks done and mounted as is the visor. Just got to sort the steps and all the wiring and its pretty much there.

http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh591/bigguditchus/chromeskull_zps23cb5c99.jpeg

[biggusditchus]

Sorry no updates for a while but had limited internet access. Got it out in the sun at Haydock Park for some photos it is almost complete now just needs the bends for exhaust that are out for chrome, to re stick the lights underneath the chassis and have some marker lights to fit under the back arches.

http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh591/bigguditchus/obsession1_zpsc13dfd84.jpg

http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh591/bigguditchus/obsession2_zps5e77e8cb.jpg

[1985 kenworth]

That paint is totally awesome man and the matching fenders....simply amazing...
I.love it

[Diesel Demond]

great looking truck any plans for a trailer?

[RodneyO]

Awesome rig.

[biggusditchus]

Thanks all, :)

great looking truck any plans for a trailer?

I am modifying a Bruder trailer to fit the race truck and rod on. It will do for now.

[jrdido]

WOW. truck looks insane... that paint job was well worth the wait... :jaw: let me know if ever you need anything.. got lots of stock chrome, and many other things.