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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 04-15-2017, 01:16 PM
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Posted By Just_Build_It
Re: My first semi build thread

Painted and polished the air filters
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k114/mustan281/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0804.jpg...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 04-13-2017, 10:37 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Posted By Just_Build_It
Re: My first semi build thread

I prefer to have enough battery life for long runs and not needing to charge often. I mostly run it at night up and down my road to put some kilometers on my Pokémon Go game to hatch eggs and have a...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 04-13-2017, 11:18 AM
Replies: 117
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Posted By Just_Build_It
Re: My first semi build thread

Thanks Cooper! I suppose spring cleaning has really got to me recently.

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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 04-12-2017, 07:11 PM
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Views: 60,780
Posted By Just_Build_It
Re: My first semi build thread

Yea at least I have that. I've been working on moving things around and zip tying up the the slack in the wires. I'm currently working on a tilting hood and moving what I can up front so everything...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 04-11-2017, 08:17 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Posted By Just_Build_It
Re: My first semi build thread

Such a wiring disaster! I think its time to cut down some wire length where possible. Which is just about the whole mess. I'm embarrassed to post this picture so I'm hoping it will give me a slap...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 04-10-2017, 09:13 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Posted By Just_Build_It
Re: My first semi build thread

Finally headlights are mounted!
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k114/mustan281/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0766.jpg (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/mustan281/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0766.jpg.html)...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 03-20-2017, 01:02 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Posted By Just_Build_It
Re: My first semi build thread

It's been a while since my last update but sometimes life takes turns. So here's a few pictures of where I'm currently at.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 02-13-2017, 09:41 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Posted By Just_Build_It
Re: My first semi build thread

Thank you and yea that's my JK.
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 02-12-2017, 10:47 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Posted By Just_Build_It
Re: My first semi build thread

Added some more lights and finally put the correct wheels on the trailer thanks to the tamiya flatbed trailer I was able to give it a proper chassis(minus about 10") and operational legs....
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 02-03-2017, 11:34 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Posted By Just_Build_It
Re: My first semi build thread

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k114/mustan281/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0629.jpg (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/mustan281/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0629.jpg.html)

Update of the progress. Working...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 01-23-2017, 06:20 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Posted By Just_Build_It
Re: My first semi build thread

Making some progress today.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k114/mustan281/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0611.jpg (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/mustan281/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0611.jpg.html)...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 01-14-2017, 08:37 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Posted By Just_Build_It
Re: My first semi build thread

Yea I decided to go a different route with the blue lights and changed them to amber but kept the inside cabin blue for now. I'll be getting some underglow lights for under the chassis that will be...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 01-13-2017, 08:35 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Posted By Just_Build_It
Re: My first semi build thread

Update with lights on

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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 01-09-2017, 03:48 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Posted By Just_Build_It
Re: My first semi build thread

Almost done with building the box trailer and only needs some lights on the bottom and rear lights, wheels, doors, and trim which is in the mail. This is the first time that this trailer has been...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 01-09-2017, 01:53 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Posted By Just_Build_It
Re: My first semi build thread

Thanks, I uploaded from my phone and didn't see any option to make it public but I'll get it fixed.
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 01-09-2017, 11:35 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Posted By Just_Build_It
Re: My first semi build thread

Thought I would share an update on my truck. This is a recent video of some new functions on my rig. Nothing to special but you can see my fifth wheel hook stealth operation with braided steel wire....
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 01-06-2017, 05:41 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Posted By Just_Build_It
Re: My first semi build thread

Thanks! I really like them and with a syrene sheet you really can't tell its structure is wood.

Finally got a new RadioLink AT9 radio. Still trying to learn my way around it and all of its...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 01-02-2017, 04:06 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Posted By Just_Build_It
Re: My first semi build thread

I started another trailer build once I finished my flatbed. I thought maybe it's time for a box. It is about 80℅ complete. I got the top marker lights in place so I'm going to add the lower marker...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 11-30-2016, 06:39 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Posted By Just_Build_It
Re: My first semi build thread

There's nothing I can't do with a table saw and nail gun! Been working out the kinks an new designs making it pretty. I'm just waiting for axles and wheels then I can begin loading it up.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 11-20-2016, 11:28 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Posted By Just_Build_It
Re: My first semi build thread

Not too shabby for some scrap wood and liquid nails. The trailer is coming together. Now I need some wheels and axles. The wheels in the picture are from my truck....
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 11-19-2016, 01:13 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Posted By Just_Build_It
Re: My first semi build thread

I may not be a metal fabricator but I know my way around wood. Started to make a flat deck trailer out of scraps I had laying around in my "shop". I do plan on using some aluminum for the edges...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 11-13-2016, 08:57 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Posted By Just_Build_It
Re: My first semi build thread

Installed a 3;1 GRU onto the motor. I had to raise the transmission and then lower the servos so that they would clear . still have to finish rerouting wires and creating a new floor.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 11-12-2016, 07:14 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Posted By Just_Build_It
Re: My first semi build thread

Thanks! I've thought about doing the bb thing, its a simple solution until I start adding more aluminum upgrades and the weight starts adding up. The rear of the truck is tricky with just swapping...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 11-12-2016, 02:35 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Posted By Just_Build_It
Re: My first semi build thread

Thanks!
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 11-08-2016, 09:05 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Posted By Just_Build_It
Re: My first semi build thread

Decided to lock one of the differentials, it helped a small bit but I wasn't completely satisfied. So I locked both and that helped a little also. Since this rig sits so low, it gets hung up often...
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