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Joule1 08-24-2012 03:21 PM

Peterbilt 352 "pacemaker"
 
Hi I'm new here and this is my attempt to recreate Peterbilt 352 110' cab long wheelbase

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8283/7...15281207_b.jpg

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400 rivets later

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primed

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plow jockey 08-24-2012 03:45 PM

Re: Peterbilt 352 "pacemaker"
 
WOW!!! That very impressive styrene work!!The best 352 ive seen.

dabears 08-24-2012 05:28 PM

Re: Peterbilt 352 "pacemaker"
 
Now there's the stuff I wanted to see! Awesome details and work. Keep the pics coming!

spudd 08-24-2012 05:50 PM

Re: Peterbilt 352 "pacemaker"
 
outstanding detail!!!!!!!!!!!! can i ask what size rivets did you use?

hippy 08-24-2012 06:39 PM

Re: Peterbilt 352 "pacemaker"
 
holy! looks sharp, very impressive!

DuelTruckDriver 08-24-2012 07:46 PM

Re: Peterbilt 352 "pacemaker"
 
Joule, looks killer! love the 352's :D Hey what size brass rivets did you use the look to be the perfect size? And you did an amazing job placing them also.

>Marty<

hammer 08-24-2012 09:12 PM

Re: Peterbilt 352 "pacemaker"
 
LOOKS KILLER awsome job that style pete is a bad a$$ cabover one of my favorites keep up the great work

TONY

CrewCab59 08-24-2012 09:36 PM

Re: Peterbilt 352 "pacemaker"
 
Very Nice , Cab over's are starting to take over :D:D

petermoblin 08-24-2012 10:17 PM

Re: Peterbilt 352 "pacemaker"
 
Very cool. Is that going to be a '70's model?

Pedal Stomper 08-24-2012 10:47 PM

Re: Peterbilt 352 "pacemaker"
 
Joule, glad you made it to the board! I had the pleasure of seeing this truck first hand at Indy. Let me tell you, the attention to detail is outstanding!!! :D:D

Scott

dabears 08-25-2012 12:14 AM

Re: Peterbilt 352 "pacemaker"
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Pedal Stomper (Post 63188)
Joule, glad you made it to the board! I had the pleasure of seeing this truck first hand at Indy. Let me tell you, the attention to detail is outstanding!!! :D:D

Scott

I second that!! Hands down one of the best COE's made! :cool:

Grainfarmer 08-25-2012 03:55 AM

Re: Peterbilt 352 "pacemaker"
 
Great conversion! Looks fantastic with all the rivets...

regards
Frank

1985 kenworth 08-25-2012 08:14 AM

Re: Peterbilt 352 "pacemaker"
 
absolutely!!!!!!! outstanding work...i agree the best pete 352 i have seen ever...with the interest here you could market that easily...i know i would take a couple of the cabs myself:p:p

Joule1 08-25-2012 11:45 AM

Re: Peterbilt 352 "pacemaker"
 
Thank u, thank u, thank u
You guys are awesome!, wasn't expecting so many positive comments!
Some of u were asking about the rivets, I bought them at the local Hobby train shop,
They are plastic and come in diffrent sizes and shapes, I'll post some photos as soon as i get them sorted:)

Brian in PA 08-25-2012 11:57 AM

Re: Peterbilt 352 "pacemaker"
 
Great pics! It was nice to see the truck in person at Indy! the details are amazing!! Thanks for sharing the build pics.

dabears 08-25-2012 12:08 PM

Re: Peterbilt 352 "pacemaker"
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Joule1 (Post 63221)
Thank u, thank u, thank u
You guys are awesome!, wasn't expecting so many positive comments!
Some of u were asking about the rivets, I bought them at the local Hobby train shop,
They are plastic and come in diffrent sizes and shapes, I'll post some photos as soon as i get them sorted:)

What did you expect with a bad a$$ cab over detailed like that ;) truly amazing work. It was great talking to you at the show and seeing that rig up close!

Espeefan 08-25-2012 03:27 PM

Re: Peterbilt 352 "pacemaker"
 
Joule, what a grand entrance! You certainly have some amazing talent. Your body work and modifications look beautiful. Incredible job with all you have done. I am looking forward to your updates.

Kaf343 08-25-2012 09:23 PM

Re: Peterbilt 352 "pacemaker"
 
Best job I've seen, detail is amazing. Super job.

Diesel Demond 08-26-2012 08:31 PM

Re: Peterbilt 352 "pacemaker"
 
great work ! always fun to see a build like this to just say ( oh my god)

Shadowwalking 08-26-2012 10:32 PM

Re: Peterbilt 352 "pacemaker"
 
That's one killer Cabover !!!
I love those older Cabovers.
Keep up the good work!


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