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Guy's and gal's, I started on the tool boxes between the rear fenders since I figure that woulb be the hardest part on the Bill Signs theme...here we go.:p
I decided to use the knight hauler tool boxes because I thought they would look pretty cool, and be a little different...Thanx for the boxes fhhhstix (Travis):)

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0149.jpg

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http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0151.jpg

That's it for now, took a little over two hours just to do one end. Maybe i'll use my hot knife on the rest.:rolleyes:

Let me know what you all think, and thanx for looking, Big John

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that's a cool idea John! Its gonna look great!

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Thank you Brian, that mean's a lot coming from a realistic modeller as yourself.:D

Big John

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Well I started to continue on the boxes between the rear fenders, and I sliced my thumb. So it might be a day or two before I continue. Yes I know I should've known better, but it happend:o
I'll post more pic's when I finish them.;)

Big John

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Good news guy's and gal's, I got the toolboxes/fenders finished:D

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0152.jpg

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http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0157.jpg

Thanx for looking, Big John

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Those boxes look perfect........great job!

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SWEET!!! now ya have to do the Bill Sings style truck!

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The boxes turned out really sharp! Nice job!

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Great idea. Great job. I like it:D;)

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wow :eek: those are spot on. very nice

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Those would look cool between the axles on that flatbed too. Just a thought ;p

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Good work, looks like they came that way...

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Those tool boxes look spot on...nice work

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:pNice job on those boxes Big john this truck is a cool build. are you going to get Ryno to paint it for you ?:cool::cool:

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Thank you sneaky-pete:D
I hear ya buddy, that's the direction i'm headed.;)
Thank you TRUCKMAKER.:D
Thank you Russ.:D
I was thinking the same thing...Great minds think a like.:p;)
Thank you sgt hopkins.:D
Thank you gun, If I new Ryno, I would. I'll see if I can get someone to paint it.;):):D

Big John

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Well I did a little more tonight. I made the other piece that curves at the end of the right frame rail. And I just had to mock up the boxes with the wheels just to see how it will look. Man i'm loving doing something different.:p;):)

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0158.jpg

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http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0160.jpg

Thanx for looking, Big John

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Looks really good John. Great idea using the tool boxes. Will they be functional?

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Thank you petermoblin.:)They won't be functional. I had set that I could have used, but they are going on the "SLUMLORD".

Big John

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Thats looking good!!!

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Thank you Ken, but i'm deciding on what to do about the frame rails. They are stock lenght kh rails, and they will be to long as to the real truck. But I think it would turn easier to. Since I am different in a lot of way's lol, i'm thinking of leaving them be, and maybe adding some more tool boxes, maybe some air tanks, or whatever comes to mind.
If you all have idea's, I would like to hear them.

Thanx, Big John

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OK boy's and girl's, I did a little more last night. I added the top strips to the tail end. Just a little body filler, and then primer to see where i'm at.
I think the next step is to build the dolly. I'm, thinking tri-axle, we'll see...

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Thanx for looking, Big John

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glorydays24, you sure got some great skills... i wish i had those skills

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Thank you eurocharged, but I don't have that many skills. I just try to plan before I go for it. And you know the ol' saying...measure twice, cut once lol.
Believe it or not, there was a time I was so afraid, I wouldn't even think of trying to cut a body or do anything that was different.
The key to it all, is to take your time and have fun.:D:):p;)

Big John

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Here are a few pic's of the dolly i've been working on. Do you think it would look good if I made a tail end for the dolly as I did on the truck?

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0165.jpg

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http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0167.jpg

Thanx for looking, Big John

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I think it would look good. Heck it looks good already!

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Thank you Ken, much appreciated.;)I think i'll get started on it tonight.

Big John

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Well I finally got the suspension on. When I made the strips for the rear of the frame, I didn't make them as wide as the truck's because of the fifth wheel plate i'm useing. Just thought it would look better. I want any opinions you may have about the tri-axle fenders...yes or no:confused:, I like it either way.

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0168.jpg

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http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0171.jpg

Thanx for looking, Big John

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Well I started back on the cab with more body work. I got the back wall cut out for the insert, and made the pieces that go right behind the hood on the bottom of the cab.
Now a question. What could I use for the gasket around the insert and the back window?

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Thanx for looking, Big John

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It's been a little while since I posted anything on this truck, so here it goes.:p
Since I modified knight hauler boxes between the rear fenders, I figured I would mod a couple more into a different style of peterbilt box/step combo. And if I have enough material, i'm thinking on replacing the steps on the fuel tanks.
Here are some pic's of what i'm shooting for. Let me know what you think.

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0178.jpg

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Thanx for looking, Big John

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good work John those boxs look sweet this trucks gona look **** hot :D:D:D:D

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Every thing your doin' is looking real good Big John, can't wait to see it done hooked to the jeep (tri-axle dolly) and drop deck, with a monster machine hanging off the the sides!

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Thank you Ruffazz Express:) I'm needing some more of Russ's air ride suspension, and it's driving me crazy because I can't hit him up right now.:(

Big John

Thank you TRUCKMAKER:) That's my down fall, I don't have any machine's to haul. And I think for the moment, i've done all I can to the truck.:( But I can start on the lowboy.:) There's going to be a lot of plastic, so I don't know how much weight it will carry...we'll see.:rolleyes::p:eek:

Big John

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The spread axle looks good. the tools boxes really add too it. Nice work John!!

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Thank you Brian:) But it won't compare with you dumps by any means. But that's ok, we all can't be master builders as yourself. You da' man.:D:D

Big John

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big john, your new build is going to look great when its rolling :)

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Thank you Russ:D i'm sendind a pm.

Big John

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Your build is awsome!! I'm always looking forward to more updates.

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Thank you Bsorenson:D, i'm slowly getting there.:rolleyes:

Big John

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Have a small update, but no pic's...yet.:rolleyes: I have some more of Russ's air ride coming, and when I get them, i'll get them mounted on the truck with the toolbox's/fender's combo mounted. I'm getting back into the swing of things.;) Stay tuned, and thanx for looking.:D

Big John

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So heres a thought on a trailer... what about a polished aluminum flatbed maybe with some paint accents in there to match the truck, and then between the spread axle on the trailer a toolbox like the ones on the rig. Just a thought, take it or leave it. If only you had a good flatbed trailer. Lmao!