MY NEW GRAND HAULER/KENWORTH BUILD
 

I am as excited as a kid on Christmas.:bounce: I received my Grand Hauler yesterday, and I was totally surprised.:jaw: I haven't started on it just yet, I'm deciding where too start...possibly the body work.:rolleyes: Well here is the truck and some items I have got for it so far.

https://s19.postimg.org/3p2s91qpv/100_1085.jpg

https://s19.postimg.cc/nwg81cghf/100_1086.jpg

https://s19.postimg.cc/544cxrcdf/100_1087.jpg

https://s19.postimg.cc/3p2s913kj/100_1089.jpg

https://s19.postimg.cc/w1y9zhhkz/100_1090.jpg

I have a lot of plans for this beast, and I have to order quite a few parts if I want this to be a KW.

Thanks for looking, Big John

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Are you going to get a rolling chassis going while waiting on those parts?

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DrDiff, I might start it, but I can't 100% complete it. I am looking at a different front cross member to bring the bumper more flush with the grill from Shapeways, and a different steering axle so there won't be any play in the steering. I will do what I can and post pictures.

Thanks for your interest, Big John.

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Very nice! I told you it would get here quick. :)

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:lol: Yes you did. :lol:

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Well I got started building today, but I didn't achieve much, but it felt good wrenching. ;)

https://s19.postimg.cc/ffd32qrkj/100_1093.jpg

https://s19.postimg.cc/91nzzgk3n/100_1094.jpg

While I am here, could anyone possibly make the marker lights above the headlights, or maybe know of someone? Thanks!

https://s19.postimg.cc/b68d0jtg3/100_1097.jpg

Thanks for looking, Big John.

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Nice. :)

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Thanks! But I didn't do much today either, I had things to do around the house...you know that thing called life?:lol: But I'm going to try to get some serious progress done tomorrow.

Big John

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For the amber marker over headlights, how would a 3mm led with the base painted silver look? From that angle in pic i can't tell if it needs a rear cover, or if it's in fender.

It's a good start

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The marker lights are mounted in place, and the housing is enclosed on the back side.

Big John

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Im liking the look of this project. What about cutting down a pair of roof lights? Hardest part would be chroming them after the chop.

Edit- these are on garden trucking. Might be more suitable as it can have the led run through the mount. And if you want you could cap the end like i suggested above.
http://www.gardentrucking.com/detail...D#.WsIFFNCubqA

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Thanks Hostile. I've had these in the past, and they are just to big for what I need. PMD also has a work light, it's the same as the turn signal, but with a chrome back. This is not going to beat me. :lol: Quitting is not an option. ;)

Big John

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Hope you find them!

Where can one find the lights that hang off the left and right of the front bumper?

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If you're talking about the lower corners, the King Hauler turn signal housing will work. PMD also has some.

Big John

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Finally I am making some progress. I love the tie rod, it gives a tighter turning radius, and the shaft between the rear axles looks beefy. I shouldn't have any problem with that little bad boy.:D;):) Here are some pic's.

https://s19.postimg.cc/niim09d8j/100_1100.jpg

https://s19.postimg.cc/kbo2gml2r/100_1101.jpg

https://s19.postimg.cc/bgn864r5f/100_1102.jpg

https://s19.postimg.cc/8zbgyuzj7/100_1103.jpg

Thanks for looking, Big John

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That tie rod, where did you acquire it? I LOVE it, & want very much to get one like it for my builds.

That jackshaft looks tough. I foresee NO potential problems in that area.

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Doing good, John.

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I would like to get one as well!

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I found this on ebay, and the seller is rrchen2008. Very light, and strong. Happy building!:cool:;):D

Big John

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Thanks brother! :D

Big John