Rookie Custom Globe Build

[tamkyo]

Axles installed on the frame. Only the frame and axles are painted, all of the suspension parts are not painted. I chose this because the paint on the suspension parts often cracks and flakes.

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The rear fenders are installed.

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The rear light bezels are painted and the rear light cluster is installed.

I need to clean up the rails around the edges on this light cluster but I am not sure what I am going to do yet.

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Transmission and drive line are installed.

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Fuel tanks and tool box are added.

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Lastly a quick mock-up of what is done so far.

[Roundabout]

that is gonna look awesome, is the rear fenders aluminium??

[tamkyo]

Originally Posted by Roundabout

that is gonna look awesome, is the rear fenders aluminium??

Yes the rear fenders are aluminum. Purchased on the Bay for around $180.00

[WillsIH]

Have you figured out what your going to do with the oval shaped lights in your bumper?

This is an awesome cabover and Ill be staying tuned.

[tamkyo]

Originally Posted by WillsIH

Have you figured out what your going to do with the oval shaped lights in your bumper?

This is an awesome cabover and Ill be staying tuned.

I am probably going to buy red transparent decal film and cover them to look like lights, I am not sure what else I can do lol. I wish plastic clear lenses were included but they are not.

[tamkyo]

Alloy wheels added front and rear;

[bigford]

looking good!! sucks about the oval lights not coming with glass.

[tamkyo]

Added the fifth wheel. This unit is really impressive, a lot more scale and detailed than I expected. Worth the $100.00 in my opinion.

[DieselKid]

Nice clean looking custom truck!! Very well done!

I love the custom air cleaners behind the steers, gives it the authentic K100 feel! And those rear fenders are awesome! Had seen them on e-bay a while back, but never saw them mounted on anything! Do believe I'm gonna have to look into a set of those! Do they bolt right up to existing holes in the frame rails, or is some extra drilling required?

-Alex

[tamkyo]

Originally Posted by DieselKid

Nice clean looking custom truck!! Very well done!

I love the custom air cleaners behind the steers, gives it the authentic K100 feel! And those rear fenders are awesome! Had seen them on e-bay a while back, but never saw them mounted on anything! Do believe I'm gonna have to look into a set of those! Do they bolt right up to existing holes in the frame rails, or is some extra drilling required?

-Alex

These bolt right up to existing holes. They are very nice and include lenses for the tail lights. I recommend them.

[bigdogrod]

sharp looking truck, i like the frame paint color

[toniolillo]

Hi, I have wanted to see the end result, a greeting and encouragement

[1985 kenworth]

wow great job on the globeliner

[tamkyo]

So I think I missed a few steps...lol..anyway the truck has now been primed, the inside of the cab has been painted a light sand color as has the interior parts and the outside has the base coat of white applied at this stage. Sorry for not having taken more pictures.

[tamkyo]

The body work is far from spectacular but for my first time I have decided it is acceptable. I have begun taping off the paint scheme for the second color. The white paint may look dull but that's because I have been sanding in between costs. Once the paint and decals have been applied, I will cover the truck in 2K clear which hopefully will give the truck a nice look.