Re: Peterbilt 357 (snochaser's work in progress)
 

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

Re: Peterbilt 357 (snochaser's work in progress)
 

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

http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/PB100379.jpg

http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/PB100378.jpg

http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/PB100377.jpg

http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/PB100376.jpg

Thanks for lookin'.

-Ben

Re: Peterbilt 357 (snochaser's work in progress)
 

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

Re: Peterbilt 357 (snochaser's work in progress)
 

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

Re: Peterbilt 357 (snochaser's work in progress)
 

Thanks the lowboy is in the works, woohoo!

Re: Peterbilt 357 (snochaser's work in progress)
 

I use Formula Canopy adhesive. Easy to work with and no mess. Dries clear.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=PAAPT56

Re: Peterbilt 357 (snochaser's work in progress)
 

nice! looking good Ben.

Re: Peterbilt 357 (snochaser's work in progress)
 

truck looks really good im sure it will turn out awesome:cool:

Re: Peterbilt 357 (snochaser's work in progress)
 

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

Re: Peterbilt 357 (snochaser's work in progress)
 

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.
http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/PB240375.jpg

http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/PB240376.jpg

http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/PB240377.jpg

http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/PB240378.jpg

http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/PB240372.jpg

http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/PB240370.jpg

http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/PB240371.jpg

-Ben

Re: Peterbilt 357 (snochaser's work in progress)
 

The Low boy is looking real good Ben.

Travis

Re: Peterbilt 357 (snochaser's work in progress)
 

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

Re: Peterbilt 357 (snochaser's work in progress)
 

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

greg

Re: Peterbilt 357 (snochaser's work in progress)
 

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?

Re: Peterbilt 357 (snochaser's work in progress)
 

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

Re: Peterbilt 357 (snochaser's work in progress)
 

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

Re: Peterbilt 357 (snochaser's work in progress)
 

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

Ben

Re: Peterbilt 357 (snochaser's work in progress)
 

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

Re: Peterbilt 357 (snochaser's work in progress)
 

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....

http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/PC120436.jpg

http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/PC120435.jpg

http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/PC120434.jpg

http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/PC120433.jpg

http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/PC120432.jpg

http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/PC120429.jpg

http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/PC120427.jpg

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

Re: Peterbilt 357 (snochaser's work in progress)
 

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. :D