Peterbilt 357

[Snochaser]

I do want to paint the frame, but I was thinking black. I want to be a "work truck". I will have to think on the same color as the cab.

I need a different motor, the stock 540 is waaaayyyyy to fast, I believe I have heard you guys say a 55turn is a good way to go.?

I hope to build a four axle dump down the road and I'd like to have my fleet have the same color scheme.

Thanks FabOne, you and Stepside really inspired me to buy/ build... now I've got the bug for trucks too.

-Ben

[BigZracingRC]

wow! nice truck i really like it! the 55 or 65 turn motor will work perfect for you....and i have a 4 axle mack dump for sale..pm if interested....

zach

i see she has found a good home. looking really good

[firefighter-1177]

I love that truck. great work on the paint. she will look real good pulling a low boy.

[Snochaser]

I painted the frame, put in a 55 turn and now waiting for some more goodies.









Thanks for lookin'.

-Ben

[Snochaser]

Thanks the lowboy is in the works, woohoo!

[bucshott]

nice! looking good Ben.

[woodhog]

truck looks really good im sure it will turn out awesome

[mazdaparts]

That is a clean looking truck that looks ready to work. Lowboy will look good behind that with the skidder.

[Snochaser]

Here's some progress pics of my lowboy. It will be (hopefully) r/c detachable neck. I am waiting on a linear actuator and I'll get a bit further. I have used screws, rivets and Muggy weld (works great) on it.














-Ben

[fhhhstix]

The Low boy is looking real good Ben.

Travis

[Snochaser]

Thanks Travis. Your build and Izzy's really helped me.
-Ben

[RCLogger]

Looking real good Ben, your skidder looks great on the lowbed. What is Muggy Weld I have never heard of that up North ?

greg

[Snochaser]

Here it is Greg- http://www.muggyweld.com/index2.html it took me a little bit to get the hang of it, but I nearly have it down now. Very pleased with the results!!

Ben

Originally Posted by RCLogger

Looking real good Ben, your skidder looks great on the lowbed. What is Muggy Weld I have never heard of that up North ?

greg

[Espeefan]

Boy, that skidder is going to be a perfect load. The trailer looks great. How are you keeping the main beams and cross members all together?

[Snochaser]

I cut out pockets (square) in the center beams then riveted them and the outer beams will be Muggy welded.

Ben

Originally Posted by Espeefan

Boy, that skidder is going to be a perfect load. The trailer looks great. How are you keeping the main beams and cross members all together?

[Izzy]

Ben - trailer is coooming along nicely ..... I like your choice of ride height - should be able to go over most bridges .....

[firefighter-1177]

Your low boy is really looking good. Complaments the rig very well.

[Snochaser]

Not too much has changed. Made a battery tray for the truck, beaver tailed the frame, added headache rack, muggy welded the trailer side rails, real close to having the neck operational....















hopefully more progress (Steve/wheels, hint,hint) in a another week or two. I have a set of floats and roadies on hand to add also.

Ben

[Espeefan]

Ben, that under side shot of the trailer answers my question very well, but what exactly is Muggy weld? I really like your trailer. The detachable neck looks like it will be very functional. Good job. Looking forward to the updates.