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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

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0166.jpg

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

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0170.jpg

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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http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0174.jpg

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

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0179.jpg

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http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0181.jpg

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!