Kenworth T880-Aluminum cab

[flatdeck]

What is your time worth Reg.. Hope you can cut the time down some....LOL


Wayne

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by flatdeck

What is your time worth Reg.. Hope you can cut the time down some....LOL


Wayne

Well I guess my time isn't worth much Wayne if I base it off of what I make per hour building dump boxes and so on for other people. A new set of blank rails from RC4WD sell for $25US plus shipping so the better part of $50CAD delivered to the post office. Then I have to drive there and pick it up. I don't make anywhere near half of that building stuff for other people after expenses so considering this is for me, I think it was well worth it!:

[flatdeck]

OK very good... Nice to have the equipment to do it... build is great Reg....


Wayne

[RCP57]

Haha thanks Wayne. I always have more time than money and as you said the equipment to make it happen even if it does take too long(and I agree, it did take too long).

[spudd]

great work. You have put a lot of time into it and it shows. Very nice

[RCP57]

Well, it's been a couple of months since I have done anything other than pile stuff on top of this. A while back I received a bunch of goodies from a guy that's addicted to orange and every now and then I remember that they are there and what my intentions were for them.lol I have so many different things going at the same time right now that I need to get my head checked but I decided to pull this out again for a couple hours anyway and mount the bumper. In a way by doing this I am consolidating the parts so it's a good thing right? I made up an aluminum cross member/mount and drilled the bumper from behind so that there are no bolts showing. I guess the next things will be mounting the cab and the third axle although it may be a while before that happens.

[Sphyron]

Very Good Man, very good!!!

[flatdeck]

Very nice Reg.

[JAMMER]

Looks real good Reg are you going to make the frame rails for the dump trailer also? Ed

[RCP57]

Thanks a lot guys. I'm thinking about making my own air ride for the rear but we'll see. I don't like the look of the 3rd axle hanging on half of a stock Tamiya setup.

What dump trailer are you referring to Ed?

[thebigo]

Reg, I am amazed at the metal work on this truck, really like everything about your build!!

[flatdeck]

Re: 3 axle.... I hope you come up with a design that is good looking and easy to install and will work with a servo....



Wayne

[RCP57]

We'll have to see. I've never tried to make it before so my expectations aren't that high. I just want it to work properly and have articulation.

[JAMMER]

One of your pictures looked like you started a trailer. Ed

[RCP57]

Oh, those are modified Tamiya flat deck trailers Ed. I'm using them as the base for the end dumps I've been working on.

[jffhrvstr]

Your truck is amazing!! I can't believe how good you are with building stuff out of aluminum! Very impressive build, I can't wait to see more pictures!!!

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by jffhrvstr

Your truck is amazing!! I can't believe how good you are with building stuff out of aluminum! Very impressive build, I can't wait to see more pictures!!!

Thank you! Hopefully I will have some updates again soon.

[KWT880wayne]

I currently drive a 2015 KW T880 dump truck and come across your pictures while I was online. What would it take to have a complete cab and all built or even a complete truck? That's if your even considering building these for people. And if so what about the dump boxes? I would like to have a replica of my current work truck built. I could even supply all kinds of pictures.

This truck your building looks fantastic!

Wayne

[heavy_duty]

That truck looks incredible. It looks rugged and ready for whatever you can throw at it.Keep it going and I cant wait to see more.

ED

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by KWT880wayne

I currently drive a 2015 KW T880 dump truck and come across your pictures while I was online. What would it take to have a complete cab and all built or even a complete truck? That's if your even considering building these for people. And if so what about the dump boxes? I would like to have a replica of my current work truck built. I could even supply all kinds of pictures.

This truck your building looks fantastic!

Wayne

Well I certainly could use some more pictures!lol Especially of the fenders. I have only seen one of these trucks locally but I've never got a good look at it. It hauls fuel around to gas stations at night and is locked in a compound during the day. It is also nearly a two hour drive from my house so seeing it up close in person hasn't been an option. I wish that it was because I really need to see it up close with my own eyes in order to fix all the screw ups on my cab. The truth is I don't really know if I am close or way off. It is hard to tell from internet photos. I don't think I would ever try to produce anything like this as a regular sales item. For one, I don't think it is good enough(yet) and the amount of hours in it already would make it too costly(I think). If I get this one right and someone wanted it, I would probably sell it though.

I appreciate the kind words also Wayne and would like to see pictures of your truck.

Originally Posted by heavy_duty

That truck looks incredible. It looks rugged and ready for whatever you can throw at it.Keep it going and I cant wait to see more.

ED

Well thanks to reading both of your comments, I put this back on the bench this afternoon after I finished a customer project. I didn't get a lot done but I did manage to weld in a cab mount right behind the grill and get started on the flatdeck. My original plan was to make this a tri-drive but the more I look at it the less I like that idea. What do all of you think? I guess It's appearance will change a little once I make tanks and other details but I think the tri axle makes it look short even though it isn't.

Anyway, let me know your thoughts...







Thanks for looking!