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fhhhstix 01-15-2012 06:51 PM

Orange Pete
 
The name says it all it will be orange and it will be a Pete. Here is a list of parts and some pics of the progress so far.

ihbuilder
Rims
Bumper
Air cleaners
Fuel tanks

Brian in pa
Grill
Steps
Deck plate

stylin
Bull pipes

Stepside
Visor

SS front tires
RC4WD Roady rear tires
Integy 4:1 gear reduction
HiTec 645 servos
Novak Rooster Crawler ESC

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/100_1244.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/100_1245.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/100_1246.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/100_1247.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/100_1248.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/100_1251.jpg

Let me know what you think of the fenders? I am not sure about keeping them but they definitely give it a different look.

Thanks for looking.
Travis

Bsorenson79 01-15-2012 07:00 PM

Re: Orange Pete
 
Looks great I like the way the lip on the fender sits on top of the bumper. The bumper really looks good.

bigTdozer 01-15-2012 07:08 PM

Re: Orange Pete
 
Nice! I am diggin this build awsome

glorydays24 01-15-2012 07:12 PM

Re: Orange Pete
 
I have to agree, the bumper really gives your ride a bad attitude...As George thorogood say's...wait for it..."BAD TO THE BONE"!!!:eek:
You should keep the fenders, they're different, and that's what it's all about.;)
Keep us posted.

Big John

Tamiya Cowboy 01-15-2012 08:28 PM

Re: Orange Pete
 
That is great looking Travis.. The fenders are great but I am not digging the bumper..

Snochaser 01-15-2012 08:35 PM

Re: Orange Pete
 
I really like it Travis, the fenders add an extra touch (they remind me of a legend race car).

I can't wait to see the finish product tomorrow morning. =)

Ben

fhhhstix 01-15-2012 08:39 PM

Re: Orange Pete
 
Like the two in this pic.:D

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/IM000436.jpg

Travis

Snochaser 01-15-2012 08:41 PM

Re: Orange Pete
 
Yuuup. There are more and more orange truck surfacing. I was hoping to get my Pete repainted in a Burnt Orange. Guess I'd better hurry.

Espeefan 01-15-2012 08:47 PM

Re: Orange Pete
 
Travis, I respect you're building skills and talent, but this one just ain't doing it for me. The fenders look humongous and I really don't like the step the front bumper has. Maybe the fenders would look better if you extended the hood, and had that bumper tucked in and flush with the grille, but I think together, they are a bad combination.

fhhhstix 01-15-2012 08:56 PM

Re: Orange Pete
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Espeefan (Post 46555)
Travis, I respect you're building skills and talent, but this one just ain't doing it for me. The fenders look humongous and I really don't like the step the front bumper has. Maybe the fenders would look better if you extended the hood, and had that bumper tucked in and flush with the grille, but I think together, they are a bad combination.

No problem Nate I appreciate you honesty and this is why I asked to get others opinions. I am going to wait till I get the single round lights and see how they look with it then I may try something different.

Travis

Espeefan 01-15-2012 09:00 PM

Re: Orange Pete
 
I'm glad you don't mind the honesty. I didn't want to ruffle any feathers. Like they always say, it's your truck, and if you like it, that's what counts most!

russisloud 01-15-2012 09:01 PM

Re: Orange Pete
 
over all the fenders look great, but maybe a little to big?? the front bumper looks a little out of place.

fhhhstix 01-15-2012 09:30 PM

Re: Orange Pete
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by russisloud (Post 46561)
over all the fenders look great, but maybe a little to big?? the front bumper looks a little out of place.

I think it will look better when I get the rest of the accessories on but if it doesn't I can always have a new bumper made.

Travis

Izzy 01-15-2012 09:49 PM

Re: Orange Pete
 
She might have a porch but I think it looks good - the lines flow nicely and the proportions of the wheels cutouts and bumper all marry nicely.

BTW - nice short wheelbase! That tranny is tucked in nice and tight!

sgt hopkins 01-15-2012 10:08 PM

Re: Orange Pete
 
I like it!... It is beefy, but if the rig stays a bare bones type, the beefyness helps it be bad a$$.... kinda like a big, fat, bare bones harley is bad a$$. I say keep the fenders and bumper..:eek: I can picture Stalone working out in it driving to an armwrestleing match....

fhhhstix 01-15-2012 10:14 PM

Re: Orange Pete
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Izzy (Post 46572)
She might have a porch but I think it looks good - the lines flow nicely and the proportions of the wheels cutouts and bumper all marry nicely.

BTW - nice short wheelbase! That tranny is tucked in nice and tight!

Thanks Chris.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgt hopkins (Post 46576)
I like it!... It is beefy, but if the rig stays a bare bones type, the beefyness helps it be bad a$$.... kinda like a big, fat, bare bones harley is bad a$$. I say keep the fenders and bumper..:eek: I can picture Stalone working out in it driving to an armwrestleing match....

Thanks sgt hopkins the bumper is not that much different than my green truck just a little taller. Like I said we will see how it looks with the rest of the stuff mounted.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...g/IM000658.jpg

Travis

sneaky-pete 01-16-2012 07:36 AM

Re: Orange Pete
 
I dig it Travis!I think it will look cool one it all comes together!

cabrover 01-16-2012 07:15 PM

Re: Orange Pete
 
Cant wait to see this project take off!!! I will be watching this one very closely!!!:cool:

Brian in PA 01-16-2012 08:50 PM

Re: Orange Pete
 
This is gonna be interesting!!! I'm tuned in

1985 kenworth 01-16-2012 11:16 PM

Re: Orange Pete
 
the fenders sort of remind me of the old round fender autocars with the square checkerplate bumpers that would stick out with the pto in front i think that would look better with the fenders that huge one you have on there is more for show ,with the tires looks like it should be moving houses on those huge dollys


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