Re: First Build - King Hauler
 

yes sir that truck is looking realgood! in my opinion i like the day cab better but that could be cause i wanna day cab bad. either way its gonna be tuff that third axle is awesome. and like brian said great job with the low pro's!

Re: First Build - King Hauler
 

got the frame almost pretty much done, a few tweeks and some prep work and it'll be ready for paint.

cut the ends so they're ramped:

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/...4-29153446.jpg

everything is finally bolted in place instead of mocked up! (waiting for the lift axle to dry)

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/...4-29174401.jpg

made the light buckets for the tail lamps on the fenders:

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/...4-29174418.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/...4-29174433.jpg

thanks for looking

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i know, i still want both!
im trying to find a way to make the bunk removable so i can have both!

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Looking good!! Great job on the frame taper! did you use a band saw to cut it?

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actually i used my new scroll saw with the blade it came with, worked really well. glad i picked it up on sale, payed $90 for a $260 saw. :D

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Great job on your KW conversion! The lift axle and suspension is adding a lot to the build. Think you've got enough cab clearance lights? :D I AM a fan! The frame ramp taper looks nice too.

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thanks!
I have seen a1:1 rig with 11 on the roof, I only have 9. :D

Re: First Build - King Hauler (UPDATE 14-10-12!!!)
 

Well, the new job getting me home every night has allowed me to finally get some work done on my truck! ive got about 95% of the body work done, its getting close!

i had to pull the lift axle for now, i wasnt happy with it, have a few ideas in mind, but hopefully Russ gets his on the shelf first! and cant wait for steves wheels either!

went with a goldish color for the frame, the cab will be dark cherry metallic with some stripes or something the same color.

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/...0-14195729.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/...0-14195747.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/...0-14201106.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/...0-14201114.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/...0-14201126.jpg

getting excited, i might actually drive this sucker soon! :D

thanks for looking

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The build is looking good!! Nice color chioce.

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thanks guys i appreciate it!

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got the rear fenders back from the paint shop ( a shop vac box in my basement, lol) and they look sweet!

should give y'all a color contrast, the cab will be the same color.

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/...0-15133445.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/...0-15133430.jpg

thanks for lookin'!

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man that paint combo looks good! and that back end is sexy!

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Sounds like the same sale at Crappy tire that I bought my scroll saw. Lol Great deal eh ? I love mine:)

Sweet looking KW :cool: love the color choice. I guess work truck means no extra lights?

Mario

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I totaly agree!:D:D:D

Cheer's, Neil.

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hey allen that colour combo looks good together .i like it can't wait til you send the cab out to be painted :p:p its about time you got back to building this truck..we are all growing old waiting:p:p

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Wow that is very close to what I am going to build next spring when I got the monies. Only thing different is that I am going to heavy haul it! Very nice colors are great! For your first truck its better than what I am going to be able to build :D

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Thanks!

i havnt got to use mine much, only did the rails before the reno started! i have lights to go under the cab and in the holes in the bunk, going to try painting with chrome paint around it, see how it does.

im glad i have the time to build it! there are alot of interstate miles where i was planning this thing!
thx dwayne

mine started as a heavy haul, will get a lift axle once i get a better one figured out. i have an idea that uses brake line and steer axle spindles, but i want to get the rest finished up first. thx!

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well I jinxed myself by saying the body work was almost done.... I guess after I put this on I'll need to fill the holes in the roof!

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/...0-18125656.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/...0-18125715.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/...0-18125738.jpg

what do you think? not sure if I want to chrome it or paint match it to the cab

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That's a lot of lights! I like lights. As for chrome vs paint depends in what else will be chrome. I like chrome but not overkill chrome.. Hard to say

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My first instinct would be to say paint it. When I look at it I think of Younggunz black Pete or John's roll off Pete. Both nice examples of painted visors and with the lights I think would look wicked:cool:

Mario

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Im liking the painted visors right now. That side shot of the hood looks bad!!!

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I think I'm going to try and chrome it first, if that fails, I'll paint it.,lol

like good bad, or crappy bad? :D

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like awesome bad the good one! for some reason it looks taller to me!

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Nice looking rig, Goose! I'm building a KH just like this one. How did you make the styrene boxes to house the headlights, and the buckets themselves? Thanks.

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SWEET! thanks DD lol.

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they are cut out of the stock chrome KH rear bumper, you will only have to make the clear lenses to cover the front.

Re: First Build - King Hauler (now in technicolor)
 

small update being PAINT!

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/...2-27222315.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/...2-27222235.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/...2-27222332.jpg

finally! its about as fresh as it gets, 1/2 hour old, just pulled the masking tape off. still needs clearcoat but im really stoked about seeing it in color

for those who may remember, a year ago i began this build......and its taken that long to get about 2/3 done. lots of stuff in the works though.

thanks for looking

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Looks great. I like the paint a lot.

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Well thats a nice update to have!!! Paint is looking good! i can see it all coming together now cant wait for the next update!

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looking good. like the paint colors

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Looks really good....

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Hey alan love the paint scheme....you know just by looking at the paint design already know its Kenworth

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The paint looks great. The masking really gave you some clean lines. What kind of tape did you use? I always seem to have problems with clean lines and bleed through. I had the best luck with Pactra masking tape!

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well, got a coat of clear on it, and some assembly done. will need to "tint" the windows, i thought they would be darker. i have a grill made but i need to get a new moisture trap for my compressor/airbrush before i can spray the chrome paint.

enjoy!

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/...2-29124606.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/...2-29124614.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/...2-29124622.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/...2-29124651.jpg

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thanks guys!

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thanks!
i actually used automotive pinstriping to mask the lines, i find 1/8 is the best for curves/bends.
also then you put masking tape over the pinstriping to cover a larger area, make sure you pull the pinstriping before the paint is too dry, leaves a nice clean line!

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This truck is sharp.:D:D:D The paint is a work of art, be proud.:):D:cool:

Big John