SW K100
 

I am epically slow builder. This project mostly sits in boxes, rather than on the workbench.

Nothing special about the chassis. Not sure I like the 4:1 so it will probably go in favor of pinion reduction.

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/s...IMG_1066-1.jpg

First order of business was to get headlights. My K100 is later model, lets say 1992.

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/s...d/P1010189.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/s...d/P1010187.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/s...d/P1010685.jpg

Next was the axle and lower cab "wheelwell"
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/s...d/P1010191.jpg

I need some more clearance on the wheel so may have re-bend the spring a bit more or add spacer.

Filling the rear panel:
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/s...d/P1010684.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/s...d/P1010693.jpg

I think I may redo the rear cutout. One problem is I think its a little low. And second I bought a set of S&P sweet pipes that are so big they won't fit/hide under the short side skirts. The entire bottom edge may have to move up 1/4" or so. Not sure how I'm going to solve that one.

Starting work on the side:
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/s...d/P1010691.jpg

Not much progress for the two years I've had it. :rolleyes:

Re: SW K100
 

Great! Another K100. ..and looking great too.

Looking forward to seeing more pictures.

*thumbs up*

Cheers

Pip

Re: SW K100
 

Nice work, once you get some momentum going you'll be be flying.

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I love what you've done so far.:) Keep us posted, I like KW's.:D

Big John

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gotta love the kws i was thinking of doing one with the square lights too i will be watching this one for sure

Re: SW K100
 

That looks good to me! I like seeing more and more of these Globeliners converted to KWs. I'd say you're no slower of a builder then I am. I've been working on the same truck for way to long. Is it five years now? Ugh. But not steady. That's my excuse.

Re: SW K100
 

Looking good so far. Keep it up
Scott

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Great Job . I like it :-)

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Thank for the nice comments. :cool:

I decided I don't like the tamiya floor:
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/s...d/P1010695.jpg
Still have to cut room for the transmission and no idea where I'm going to put the battery.

Snug fit in the cab:
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/s...d/P1010701.jpg

Then while watching GB lose I cut out the driver's door:
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/s...d/P1010698.jpg
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/s...d/P1010700.jpg

Re: SW K100
 

Looking good there, I like the new floor and you did a great job cutting the door out. How do you plan on hinging the door?

Travis

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Got any piano hinges with 1/16 barrel? lol. Not sure which way I'm going to go yet.

Re: SW K100
 

Well your going to have to suck it up, turn in your man card and go look in the doll house section of the craft shops.:D In all honesty a guy at work built his daughter a doll house and it is amazing the stuff they have to build them with.

Travis

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I already get Miniatures catalog (I think Micromark sold my info) and there's a dollhouse construction supply not far from my house, but they don't have piano hinges. :)

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Good looking rig! Im a GB fan so I wasn't likeing the loss..... great job on the door, did you cut it with a hobby knife? :eek:

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No. I used thread. Just takes a lot of time. Super thin kerf though. ;)

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Rgr... that was my next question... I used thread to bob a hilux body once.. took a bit of time yes.. anyway. good looking build..:eek:

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good luck on the piano hinge :(:confused: I could find them either :( let alone in aluminum :rolleyes: for my locker box , So , I guess I got to make , just when :rolleyes: truck is looking great Matt . It'll look better soon ;):D

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Looks great so far, and nice job on the door cut!:eek::eek:

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Hinges are a pain in the a&@, I made a set using 1/16 brass rod and 5/64 tube on mine, I just couldn't figure out an access problem for my pin. So after a suggestion by ihbuilder, I ended ip with 2 small 3/4 inch brass hinges from the hardware store stacked, take a look at my pete thread or ihbuilders to see if that would work for you.
Love the way the truck is looking
Tim

Re: SW K100
 

Man, you guys who can cut with thread. I can't even get it started. It just breaks. This is looking really good! I'm looking forward to seeing what's next. Very nice work so far.