Need something to pull step deck.
 

Well time for a bad to the bone tractor. So lowered,stretched & whacked the sleeper. Now that I've pieced it together to get a look,almost think I should put the sleeper (shortened) back on it. Let me know what you think,& there will be two pipes.
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I don't know,the more I look at it the more the daycab is growin on me.
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

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i like the daycab look fred!!!!

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NO SLEEPER!!!On the back it should say SIZE DOES MATTER!!:D:D:rolleyes::p

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Drop some pmd tanks on it! that will make it look great as a day cab!

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Freddy NO SLEEPER!!!! Just cus your old does'nt mean it has to look like grandpas truck.:p:D

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no sleeper! looks good freddy

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for some reason I still always get surprised at how FAST your builds come together!!! Looking good!

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Dang Freddy if you need something to tow your trailer I would of let you use mine.

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Get Truckin' Freddy!!!!:D

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I have to agree with Paul on this one the rack has to go.

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I think a set of Brians polished steps should be on there too...:p:D

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Yeah, that's what I'm talking about, Fred! Day cab for sure. Who needs sleep? We'll get plenty when we are in the dirt! :D I like the large car day cab look. If you want something different in the rear, I'd suggest you do a day cab conversion kit wall in the back. Leave the headache rack off, so everyone can see it. I was going to do one myself someday, because it's different, but you can be the first! Put those styrene skills you have to work.

Here's a picture of a cab conversion kit. Plugs the opening where the sleeper used to be.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...ld/l185209.jpg

There is a black Peterbilt 379 running around here that looks really sharp. Used to have a sleeper, but now it's a day cab. Has a kit on it, like the one above. I always see it hauling a ragged, busted up dump trailer, loaded with metal scrap. Gives me ideas for my own truck.

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No sleeper, and I don't care for the rack either. A rack like Steve's would be the cats a$$.

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Hey I think he wants this done tomorrow and not wait for me to build him a rack that'll blow his budget LOL :p

Looks good Freddy but yea heck w/sleeper and the cheesy rack :p it's up to you :rolleyes:

IHB

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Fill in the back of the cab and run a flush mounted deck plate from cab to fifth wheel and add a T-light bar on the back for that largecar look.

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Thought you were exploring cnc? :p

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Drop the sleeper and rack, Freddy. Shorten frame to match the new look with a smaller fuel tank, too.

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I am but cnc the tiag or save and get a cnc knee mill :rolleyes: than I got to transfer from antique one to cyber one :p

IHB

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What he said !! Otherwise, A great start to a largecar daycab.

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you were right it is looking bad *** as a daycab . gonna half to tell my freind to get off his wallet and buy a truck from you. and a trailer.

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Look'in good Freddy! Keep it up.

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Wow,Thanks Guys for the suggestions & complements!
Well,she's gunna stay a daycab.I've been toyin with makin a tool box/headache rack. Seen one the other day,that looked really slick.
Anyhow,tank,tool box & frame plating,are done.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics4329.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics4331.jpg
Now w/some paint.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics4335.jpg
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http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics4337.jpg
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

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Ok Freddyscrewdrive polish the tanks and steps and get some smoth material for the deck plate and polish that as well but that is just my 2 cent.:D

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Ahh, the fenders catch my eye, Fred. Those are really nice!

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That is going to be a sweet ride, cant wait to see more pics. Were did you get the tank you got on it?

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Looks good Freddy

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Sweet truck!
I will take the headache rack off your hands!
This will be a sweet ride when you are done.:D

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FGD - see fi you drop that front just a fraction more - I like her though as she sits - and I like that "POS of a Headache Rack" .....a bit too tall though...

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Hi Freddy,

Looks good as is maybe shorten the stacks and drop the front end a little :D

Who makes those wheels Freddy there the icing on your rig ? :D:D

Cheers Cossett

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Looks pretty good dad. I like the slick black look with the diamond plate.

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Thanks guys & gales,
I don't believe it! Actually managed to get something done.
Gave a wack at makin my own head lights & mounts. Finally found another use for the lights. Other than plow lights.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics4348.jpg
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3-4 more hrs of sanding & 2 more coats of primer.Should be ready for paint. Have like 2-3hrs in it now. Couldn't show pics before primed it. It looked like real shyt! :rolleyes:
Now Cosset,Guess you didn't see where I messed up one pipe cut job already. These are chrome plated,OOOOOH! I could make a real mess out of them.
The wheels came out of my bone yard,not quite sure what they are.
Yea Beans,I like the d-plate my self,not like some of the builders on this forum.:p
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

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**** nice looking Rig Freddy and i'm going to pinch your headlight idea :p it's Exactly what i've been looking for to change the front of mine :D

Steve.

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Fred you got a nice start there. Like what you've done so far what color is this going to be O let me guess, BLACK. Ed

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Cab looks great Fred! Great idea for the headlights they look nice & very original.

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Wow Fred I'm not sure how I missed this, but man this is cool! I love the signal round headlights, what are those from, I tried with my day cab to do this, but couldn't find the right pieces. Keep up the great work!

Brian

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Looking good , Freddy , thanks for showin the head lights , now I know what to look for when I dig the lonestar out to finish :D

IHSteve

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I like the lights looks good so for.

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Thanks Guys! Yea,I like the lights also.Gunna try to make some alum rings to go in the groove around light.
Now Pauly,she's painted but a ways from done. Here's where it's at now.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics4375.jpg
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http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics4365.jpg
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Thanks for lookin!
FGD