Simple Pete Daycab

[Roadmasters]

Hey guys, haven't been around for a while, but with the work season over I am finding that I have some extra time to build. I picked up this rig from my good buddy Rod (Stepside) at the ECMT Mack Show for a great deal. The plan is to keep it relatively simple, and have it complete for the next ECMT meet in march. I'll just be doing a few simple body mods.
This is what she looked like before
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w120/normtows/ECMT%20Trucktoberfest%20Oct%202013/DSC08782_zps1db76ff7.jpg (http://s174.photobucket.com/user/normtows/media/ECMT%20Trucktoberfest%20Oct%202013/DSC08782_zps1db76ff7.jpg.html)

Then after some "negotiations" I was left with this
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zpscb439022.jpg

While checking in I picked up one of these puppies
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zpsd6e7530c.jpg

Shortly after I arrived at this
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zps7f30c2f8.jpg
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Then I removed the headlights and framed the rear of the can for the insert
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zps7c103b3c.jpg
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Next came the rear insert to close up the cab
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zps160617e9.jpg
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zpsa86b66a6.jpg
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zps990f60dd.jpg

Then I removed the rivets on the hood for a more of a fibreglass hood look. I also started to fill the holes from the air cleaners
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zps72c15f02.jpg

Thinking of loosing the steps and moving the tanks up like this, show a little frame
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zpsa3814c37.jpg
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zps2d21c68d.jpg

Still got quite a bit of sanding left to do... But I guess that's just the name of the game with body mods

Thanks for taking a look!

[cabs]

Looks alot diff then saturday. A daycab would look great witg some tool boxes

[1985 kenworth]

Nice work so far:D

[Bigrigger]

Welcome back! Cool build.

[Stepside]

keep the pics coming!

[MACK Daddy]

did you have to give up a kidney for this rig?? LOL

looking good probie, good to see you back at it.....great catching up with you at the show as well..Nice job on the boat

Alfy

[Roadmasters]

did you have to give up a kidney for this rig?? LOL
Alfy

No, however I was almost "mounted like a deer".. It was good to see you too Alfy, I'll have to post some pics of the boat!


Thanks for the kind words guys, I've been looking at a set of toolboxes, but can't quite find what I'm looking for, everything I've found is just slightly too big

[MACK Daddy]

No, however I was almost "mounted like a deer"..

LOL :D

Alfy

[Roadmasters]

Today I started looking at how I want to do the electronics. I swapped out the standard steering servo that was on the truck for a hitec 645. Then I started laying out the electronics. The fxr is most definatly staying, however I'm not sure about the radio. The truck came with a futaba 2.4g skysport, but I'm thinking about swapping it out for a dx3e (another awesome radio... Just wish it was computerised, but for 100 bucks with an rx I can't complain...). For the battery a nice big lipo will fit between the frame rails, I'm not sure I want, or need, one that big, but that's defiatly where it's going. This leaves me with a totally empty cab floor for light components. I am also up in the air about wether I want a gru or a smaller pinion and higher turn motor (pinion and motor is much cheaper...)
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zpsccfa6245.jpg
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[Roadmasters]

This morning I did a mock up with the new grill I got from Russ, I really like it!
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zps9865e29c.jpg

I also looked at how I want to do the exhaust, I don't really want to mount it behind the cab, so I'm thinking I'm going to have to notch the bottom of the cab, or make the tanks (much) shorter
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zps56ac556f.jpg

I also need to do something about this gap. I could move the fenders forward.... But that's more work than I'd like to do. I'm thinking a wrap around bumper like that on Travis' custom Pete build would fill it nicely along with shortening up the bumper mount
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zps8fc46a5f.jpg

Whose got ideas?

[MACK Daddy]

Wrap around bumper is a good idea....personally I would like the stacks behind the cab if your gonna use those fuel tanks

Alfy

[wolfws6]

I'd say wrap around bumper. Or mod the bumper mount back toward the cab and buy one of IH Steve Taxas square bumpers. Your truck is looking good, keep up the good work!!!

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Looks great Arioch.. Idea for you on the bumper pretty easy fix cut off the stock bumper mounts flush with the cross member and use a piece of 1/2x1/2 alum angel mounted to the bottom of your frame then mount your new bumper to it I do this on many trucks to get the bumper just right on a truck.. You can see this on my day cab pete and kw and my IH 9670 build..

[Roadmasters]

Thanks Paul, I think I'll give that a try! Also if I remember right you use a 55t motor and smaller pinion that is equivalent to a 4:1 reduction, is that correct? If so what size pinion do I need?

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Thanks Paul, I think I'll give that a try! Also if I remember right you use a 55t motor and smaller pinion that is equivalent to a 4:1 reduction, is that correct? If so what size pinion do I need?


Yep your right I use the 55 and a 6 tooth SHORT pinion from rc4wd or Hot Racing makes them too..

[Stepside]

Talk w/ Steve or Benny as to pipes. I really, really like how Benny mounted his fat stacks on his latest creation:

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/hotrod075/ECLC%202013/IMG_1794_zpsb27fb1b5.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/hotrod075/media/ECLC%202013/IMG_1794_zpsb27fb1b5.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/hotrod075/ECLC%202013/IMG_1796_zps8ccfa2c4.jpg

[Roadmasters]

Slowly but surely:

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zpsc5fd60c2.jpg

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Good job looks like you are pretty close to Paint..

[Roadmasters]

Rod, don't get me wrong, Benny's truck looks incredible, but that's just not my style.

Paul, even I'm amazed at how close I am...

Today's update, primer dried so I took the chance to mock up my new air cleaners I got off eBay, I really liked the light bar, but the air cleaner itself left something to be desired.... Overall I think they look pretty good though
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zps3b6b8e1c.jpg
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I have a few more parts on their way that should help this build stand out :)

[Roadmasters]

Got another package from Russ today, I had him make up a pair of toolboxes, and I think they turned out pretty sweet!
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zps54516417.jpg
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zpsc2781304.jpg

Also debating how I want to do the roof lights, which do you guys like? I'm leaning toward option 2

Option 1
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zpsf11b51b6.jpg

Option 2
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zpsf48e1604.jpg

I think I'm going to go with wedico roof lights, unless I can find some nicer ones...

[RodneyO]

Looking good.Coming along really well.Can't wait to see finished product.

[Stepside]

Today's update, primer dried so I took the chance to mock up my new air cleaners I got off eBay, I really liked the light bar, but the air cleaner itself left something to be desired.... Overall I think they look pretty good though

Lovin' the updates!!! Any idea if lenses will fit those Chinese air cleaners? I'm really diggin' the updates! What's he plan for a bumper? Or is it in the mail!!? :eek:

[Trucker_Jo]

That is looking REALLY mean! I think less is more on the cab lights. Keep it up:D

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Arioch...

Looking good man... Go with the wedico lights they look better than the tamiya ones they are a little larger than tamiya and look better on the cab.. Also 9 lights look better then 10 for some reason a odd number always looks better.. The air cleaners are nice I see what you mean maybe get some screen from Steve and warp that around the top will help and the chain box steps look great nice work...

[Roadmasters]

The air cleaners are already off to be fixed ;) I don't think lenses will fit in them, but I might try to get my hands on a few to try it out. That would make them perfect.

For the bumper... Haven't ordered anything yet but leaning toward a screw less wrap around from Steve.

Right now I'm trying to get my self to spend the $50 for the roof lights....

I need to mount the headlights too, anyone have tips on that? I have the square Pete style from PMD

Thanks for the comments guys!

[Roadmasters]

This morning I got the headlights mounted, still have to square them up, but I think they look pretty good on there
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zpsef38f9d9.jpg
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[cabs]

Good looking day cab. Super single's would look awesome up front. I can't wait to attempt a day cab

[BRICKNICK]

Looking great man

[bigdogrod]

looks clean and mean, i like the wheels too.

[Espeefan]

Great looking truck. That grille is nice! Something a little different. Just smooth and clean. I like the air breather light bars too. Swapping out that stock bumper will pull it all together! I'll keep an eye on this build.

[Roadmasters]

Thanks guys, I'm really liking how its turning out. I had my doubts when I first started the body work!

Today was pretty productive, got the roof lights mounted, and drilled holes for the rear cab lights.
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zps27faf138.jpg
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Rear lights
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zpscb399018.jpg

Looks pretty bad a** from this angle
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zpsd7d7f42b.jpg

Thanks for taking a look guys!

[Roadmasters]

Have today and tomorrow off from school, Hoping to be laying paint by tomorrow night. This morning I made up a tailpiece from the stock rear bumper mount
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zps09269ef6.jpg

[cabs]

Simple and sweet.

[Roadmasters]

Thanks cabs, that was the goal haha

Finished up the holes for the lights in the back panel, that was more difficult than it should have been....
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zpsdda044a5.jpg
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Thanks for taking a look!

[Trucker_Jo]

Woah I like way you have mounted your lights. What style of stacks are you going to use? Are you going to get aluminum tanks? Keep it up:bounce:

[Mikeo78]

Looks awesome!!! Nice job. :)

[Izzy]

I guess probie isn't appropriate anymore - lookin excellent! I like the look and the stature of the truck.

great work arioch

[Kausekaos]

Looks good man. I want to attempt to try to make something real soon.

[cabrover]

That is a really good look!Everything you did makes that say bad a$$. Great job, hope to see it in March!!:bounce:

Tim

[MACK Daddy]

For someone that has not been doing much building, you sure made up for it on this one

Nice Job Arioch !

Alfy

[peterbilt359]

That will be one cool looking day cab keep up the good work

[Roadmasters]

Thanks for all the comments guys, I appreciate it a lot! I wish ole Geardrive was here to see this, he'd never believe I'm actually going to paint something! My goal is to have this done much before the march meet Tim!





Woah I like way you have mounted your lights. What style of stacks are you going to use? Are you going to get aluminum tanks? Keep it up:bounce:

Thanks! It will be getting alum tanks and I think I'm going to go with some flat top fat stacks I have


Next update will be paint!

[Roadmasters]

Well guys.... I sorta hit a road block... Er... Drove off a bridge last night. It turns out rustoleum paint doesn't like duplicolor primer, so I was left with a gooey mess that would have taken insane effort to fix with sub-par results. Before I threw the cab against the wall and kicked a puppy (just kidding!) I saved the rear panel of the cab to use on the next body, which is already on it's way. I wasn't 100% happy with this body anyway, so mk2 should be even better

This piece was the most difficult part about the build
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zps5c0079ed.jpg

On a brighter note.... I get my liscence next Friday, although I should have had it in September.... But I was too busy with work to finish up drivers Ed in time

[Trucker_Jo]

oh that stinks! I guess you can move those fenders forward now :D

[Espeefan]

That's unfortunate about the paint. You're not the only one who hasn't laid any paint down on a truck! Paint is overrated! :D Then again, maybe finishing a truck is too.....:p

[Roadmasters]

That's unfortunate about the paint. You're not the only one who hasn't laid any paint down on a truck! Paint is overrated! :D Then again, maybe finishing a truck is too.....:p

Yeah! Who needs a finished truck!

[BRICKNICK]

We'll get em on the next body. Were all watching.

[Roadmasters]

Ok, got my new body in today and went to town on it after school

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zpse11dfe79.jpg (http://s605.photobucket.com/user/Roadmasters/media/null_zpse11dfe79.jpg.html)

Hacksaw blade was my weapon of choice
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zpsdf4dc046.jpg (http://s605.photobucket.com/user/Roadmasters/media/null_zpsdf4dc046.jpg.html)

Made quick work of the sleeper
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zps2a5ceaf1.jpg (http://s605.photobucket.com/user/Roadmasters/media/null_zps2a5ceaf1.jpg.html)

Next I broke out the razor saw to shave the headlight buckets
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zps7ed07db3.jpg (http://s605.photobucket.com/user/Roadmasters/media/null_zps7ed07db3.jpg.html)

Then made filler pieces for the roof and headlights
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zpsa19c0a34.jpg (http://s605.photobucket.com/user/Roadmasters/media/null_zpsa19c0a34.jpg.html)
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zpse67e3441.jpg (http://s605.photobucket.com/user/Roadmasters/media/null_zpse67e3441.jpg.html)
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zps8d372a31.jpg (http://s605.photobucket.com/user/Roadmasters/media/null_zps8d372a31.jpg.html)
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zps40e5cd7f.jpg (http://s605.photobucket.com/user/Roadmasters/media/null_zps40e5cd7f.jpg.html)

And finally glued in my rear panel
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/null_zps81b4afff.jpg (http://s605.photobucket.com/user/Roadmasters/media/null_zps81b4afff.jpg.html)

I also slapped on some bondo, but I didn't think you guys really need to see that. I managed to get this done over the course of about 3 hours :)

Tomorrow: Sanding, sanding and...... more sanding!

[MACK Daddy]

Good to see you right back at it despite the hiccup with the paint

Nice Job !


Alfy

[ihbuilder]

looks good so far , probie . What ever you do , do not use rustolium or mix it with other paints . It's the worst paint I ever used :eek:

[Roadmasters]

looks good so far , probie . What ever you do , do not use rustolium or mix it with other paints . It's the worst paint I ever used :eek:


Yeah... Won't be using that stuff again....

[Roadmasters]

Still chugging along on the body
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/7B4CFECF-AA9D-43A1-8047-33A8CA03E70F_zpsj4d8bppt.jpg (http://s605.photobucket.com/user/Roadmasters/media/7B4CFECF-AA9D-43A1-8047-33A8CA03E70F_zpsj4d8bppt.jpg.html)

[Mikeo78]

Looking good!

[Trucker_Jo]

Looks nice and smooth. :cool:

[Stepside]

I'm ready to see more! :cool:

[Roadmasters]

Still stockpiling parts, lots of Russ' goodies!
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/F975569A-4C4B-42C2-9C45-58C86749D75B_zpspxqqnbrs.jpg (http://s605.photobucket.com/user/Roadmasters/media/F975569A-4C4B-42C2-9C45-58C86749D75B_zpspxqqnbrs.jpg.html)

Body work on the rear panel and roof 99% done
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt131/Roadmasters/0FF32289-F54A-4169-AD11-AC9B1E67519F_zpsrebkriz3.jpg (http://s605.photobucket.com/user/Roadmasters/media/0FF32289-F54A-4169-AD11-AC9B1E67519F_zpsrebkriz3.jpg.html)

[BRICKNICK]

Where did you get the air cleaner light brackets? Are those the ones on ebay?

[Roadmasters]

That they are, they're pretty sweet

[Stepside]

http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/images/smilies/poke.gif

[dabears]

cab is looking good!! Looks like a lot of goodies are goin on it!

[Stepside]

http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/images/smilies/poke.gif

yep... still waitin' :cop:

:D

[MACK Daddy]

:popcorn:



Alfy