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Tamiya Cowboy

11-04-2012 05:43 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

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Originally Posted by spudd (Post 69318)

so who helps you with the big words????????????? LMFAO

I gots me mie edgamaktion in MANKAYTOE MN.. :D

spudd

11-04-2012 08:13 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

That makes it all fit together now

Tamiya Cowboy

11-04-2012 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by spudd (Post 69353)

That makes it all fit together now

LMAO! I know right.. :D:eek:

Exthood359

11-05-2012 09:08 PM

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petermoblin

11-05-2012 09:54 PM

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Sweet looking rides, I like the International Transport trucks. Wade, does your truck have pete suspension on it?

Exthood359

11-12-2012 09:13 PM

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Yes it does.......

That was the thing to do in the early 80's was put a better riding suspension under the truck.

My truck was a glider when new. The owner put in a V12 detroit and Pete air ride.

Brian in PA

11-12-2012 09:26 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

Wade does your truck still have the V-12?

hougie

11-13-2012 08:55 PM

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Do you pull on that hitch pin or push it to make it work?

Tamiya Cowboy

11-13-2012 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by hougie (Post 70223)

Do you pull on that hitch pin or push it to make it work?

You push on it.

tbtrucking104customs

11-13-2012 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamiya Cowboy (Post 70225)

You push on it.

Is he talking about the trucks fifth wheel? If so yea you can push it in are pull it out. How it was set up on our trucks we had.

Tamiya Cowboy

11-14-2012 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by tbtrucking104customs (Post 70237)

Is he talking about the trucks fifth wheel? If so yea you can push it in are pull it out. How it was set up on our trucks we had.

No I understand and that is what I am saying you push down on the lever I put on the 5th it does not pull in and out..

Exthood359

11-16-2012 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian in PA (Post 70103)

Wade does your truck still have the V-12?

Brian,

No it doesn't but I have a twin turbo to put back in it at some point in time. If I can afford to feed it.

With the right injectors and settings without getting funky it will put 800 HP to the wheels.

doodlebug

11-16-2012 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Exthood359 (Post 70470)

Cummin's???

Cheer's, Neil.

Stylin n profilin

11-16-2012 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Exthood359 (Post 70101)

Yes it does.......

That was the thing to do in the early 80's was put a better riding suspension under the truck.

My truck was a glider when new. The owner put in a V12 detroit and Pete air ride.

Man that would be awesome to have that buzzen dozen back under that cab:D:D:DThe ground would shake when you fire that up:eek:

Tamiya Cowboy

11-28-2012 06:27 PM

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Ok getting somewhere again with the A Model got the test steps made for it.. I built them out of 1/4 plastic and .80 plastic and plastic tread plate. I still have to make the lower step but here is how they look so far even thou these are just proto types I am still going to repaint them and make them look the best I can till I get the new ones.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/001-55.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/002-31.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/003-62.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/004-64.jpg

DieselKid

11-29-2012 02:00 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW. "STEPS"

Looks awesome Paul! Nailed the look to a tee!

-Alex

sneaky-pete

11-30-2012 05:01 AM

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The steps look great Paul......way better than the monogram steps on mine.:)

Tamiya Cowboy

11-30-2012 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DieselKid (Post 71536)

Looks awesome Paul! Nailed the look to a tee!

-Alex

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Originally Posted by sneaky-pete (Post 71574)

The steps look great Paul......way better than the monogram steps on mine.:)

Thanks guys and thanks Troy for letting me barrow you're step to scale it out I'll be sending mine to Russ to have them milled out after I make the lower step.

BRICKNICK

11-30-2012 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamiya Cowboy (Post 71580)

Thanks guys and thanks Troy for letting me barrow you're step to scale it out I'll be sending mine to Russ to have them milled out after I make the lower step.

The steps look awesome, so does this mean Russ is gonna be selling kw steps now? LOL

ihbuilder

11-30-2012 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BRICKNICK (Post 71605)

The steps look awesome, so does this mean Russ is gonna be selling kw steps now? LOL

well there is someone making them but not this style

looks great Paul

Tamiya Cowboy

11-30-2012 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BRICKNICK (Post 71605)

The steps look awesome, so does this mean Russ is gonna be selling kw steps now? LOL

Nope Russ will be doing just the "A" style but there is a guy I know I have seen the step and it is awesome infact I am to be on the list for a set IIIIIIIII think :rolleyes::D you might know him he makessssss ohhhh never mind you can figuar it out.. :D

ihbuilder

11-30-2012 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamiya Cowboy (Post 71614)

LOL :p yea I heard through the grape vine sometime around Jan/Feb he'll be running another run of them ;) :)

Tamiya Cowboy

11-30-2012 05:13 PM

Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW. "STEPS"

Sweet deal Ill get with him let him know i need a set too..

BRICKNICK

12-01-2012 01:44 AM

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Well I heard ill be number three on the list for a set of those steps in Jan/Feb. LOL

Tamiya Cowboy

12-02-2012 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BRICKNICK (Post 71625)

Well I heard ill be number three on the list for a set of those steps in Jan/Feb. LOL

Sounds good Nick they are going to be nice to have..

Started breaking down the A model to get the frame painted and back together this week.

Tamiya Cowboy

12-21-2012 06:25 PM

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well got the steps finished and the frame all painted and back together so here is a bunch a picks.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/001-15.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/002-19.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/003-18.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/004-15.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/006-10.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/007-8.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/008-11.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/010-7.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/011-5.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/012-8.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/013-5.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...icks/014-5.jpg

Still got lots to do need to get the tranny painted and finish the door handles and some body work but then it will be ready for paint and then all the wiring and MFU and lights..

plow jockey

12-22-2012 02:20 AM

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Paul you done a great job on those steps. I love that red frame, it really pops! Can't wait to see the cab painted.

Espeefan

12-22-2012 06:11 AM

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Oh, that cab is looking really nice Paul! Those Kenworth style fuel tank mounts - may ask where you got them? I thought Russ was making those, but I've never seen any mention of them in his vendor section.

woodhog

12-22-2012 06:54 AM

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looks really good can't wait to see her done!

Tamiya Cowboy

12-23-2012 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sharkey (Post 73075)

my god, that is sweet! just ordeing a load of parts from Ric at Garden Trucking, ive decided not to do a daycab, so ive got 3 inch extensions, 2 polished aluminum 105mm tanks and straps, fender blinker lights, under step lights, under sleeper lights, aluminum vortex air cleaners, 8 inch bull pipes, single head lights, universal driveshaft with hanger bearing, texas square bumper and 16 led's so far lol, just waiting on Brian for conformation on the grills :)

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Originally Posted by sharkey (Post 73077)

Oh and stylin n profilin' for the Pete front fenders

That is going to be a great build can't wait to see you start that.

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Originally Posted by plow jockey (Post 73097)

Paul you done a great job on those steps. I love that red frame, it really pops! Can't wait to see the cab painted.

Thanks much Fred I'm getting close now.

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Originally Posted by Espeefan (Post 73112)

Thanks Alot Nate the Kw tank brackets came from Russ at the bone yard.

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Originally Posted by woodhog (Post 73115)

looks really good can't wait to see her done!

Thanks Wood Hog

Diesel Demond

12-24-2012 10:56 AM

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man that red frame is so sweet. red on red with white stripes is awesome! truck is looking real good!

Brian in PA

12-24-2012 01:06 PM

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You've captured the look real well Paul

Tamiya Cowboy

12-25-2012 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel Demond (Post 73358)

man that red frame is so sweet. red on red with white stripes is awesome! truck is looking real good!

Thanks much Cory..

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Originally Posted by Brian in PA (Post 73372)

You've captured the look real well Paul

Thanks Brian..

tbtrucking104customs

12-26-2012 09:21 PM

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nice work Paul real nice work!

Tamiya Cowboy

02-09-2013 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tbtrucking104customs (Post 73559)

nice work Paul real nice work!

Thanks much Tyler..

Well I have the door handles all cut in and the cab lights showed up from PMD and I like these much more than the stock Tamiya ones also got the swan from Ric and the emblems I need and and this is now ready to go to paint..

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/003-24.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/004-20.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...cks/005-19.jpg

Espeefan

02-09-2013 06:30 PM

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Very nice, Paul! This is going to be a sharp truck when done!

Tamiya Cowboy

02-09-2013 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Espeefan (Post 77695)

Very nice, Paul! This is going to be a sharp truck when done!

Thanks Nate.. Yep I picked one up to try it out as a custom build I am doing the owner wants one on his truck so I wanted to check it out before I used one on a customers truck and I am happy with it.

dirthalr

02-09-2013 09:13 PM

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Wow this is a cool truck. Awesome skills.

Claus

02-09-2013 09:31 PM

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That is one sharp rig!

1985 kenworth

02-10-2013 01:51 PM

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hey paul..you know i am very partial to kenworth trucks so already i love this build and what is truly great about this is your attention to detail right down to the door handles..good stuff my friend ...the gent should be proud of this build ...i know i am for you for what you have done on this:cool:

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