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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 05-18-2014, 06:10 AM
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Posted By JohnStilwell
Re: Custom Peterbuilt Dumper

Man, that's a really tuff decision Claus. I know it would look better without it as a pup, but then again if I ever decided to make a second Mack dump truck.... Arrrrgh I just don't know what to...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 05-17-2014, 04:12 PM
Replies: 71
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Posted By JohnStilwell
Re: Custom Peterbuilt Dumper

Preview of the Pete to Mack conversion w/ pup:
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/2014%20Mack/DSCN0742_zps253bf910.jpg...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 05-16-2014, 06:19 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 55,122
Posted By JohnStilwell
Re: Custom Peterbuilt Dumper

Guys, thanks for all the compliments, it has been fun building this Pete for the wife, but you know women, they like to change there minds. LOL
When I got my Bruder Mack to do my dumper...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 02-01-2014, 03:59 PM
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Posted By JohnStilwell
Re: Custom Peterbuilt Dumper

Thanks guys! I wish the paint job on the cab had turned out better, it's just rattle can paint, I don't have a good paint sprayer.

John
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 02-01-2014, 02:05 PM
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Posted By JohnStilwell
Re: Custom Peterbuilt Dumper

Well, I'm definitely not as talented as a lot of other people on this forum, but my wifes Pete is mostly finished, just a few things to clean up. It's not exactly correct for a Pete, but it's close...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 01-27-2014, 07:06 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 55,122
Posted By JohnStilwell
Re: Custom Peterbuilt Dumper

I received the dump box today that I had Reg build for my wife's Pete. All we can say is WOW!!! This dump body is awesome!! Reg has done a superb job building this for us, we couldn't be happier!!...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 01-18-2014, 08:06 PM
Replies: 71
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Posted By JohnStilwell
Re: Custom Peterbuilt Dumper

Just what you see in the first section of pics, filling in the back where the sleeper was cut off. I'm not planning on changing the fenders or anything else.

John
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 01-18-2014, 05:34 AM
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Posted By JohnStilwell
Re: Custom Peterbuilt Dumper

Reg sent me some pics of the 'almost finished' dump body. Wow, it looks killer!!
I went with a satin black and chose not to have the inside coated. Never seen a real truck with the inside painted....
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 01-15-2014, 03:42 PM
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Posted By JohnStilwell
Re: Custom Peterbuilt Dumper

Some more progress:

Front axle and steering mounted and working. I had to notch the frame for the servo ball connection so it could move to the right at 45 degrees:
...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 01-11-2014, 07:51 PM
Replies: 71
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Posted By JohnStilwell
Re: Custom Peterbuilt Dumper

Cool, looks mighty tight in that last space between the last rib and back. Definitely going to need a mini servo to fit in there. So it's off to the powder coaters next week. Sounds great.. Hee...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 01-11-2014, 07:24 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 55,122
Posted By JohnStilwell
Re: Custom Peterbuilt Dumper

Simply....AWESOME Reg. If I were an artist, this is exactly what I would draw! Reg, you are an incredible builder!! All I can say is.......PERFECTION

Thanks for all your hard work!! We love...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 01-11-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 55,122
Posted By JohnStilwell
Re: Custom Peterbuilt Dumper

Thanks guys.

Good idea Mike, those caps look great.

Yes, a sweet feeling to be able to work out a puzzle like this Mario. Now, all I need to do is figure out how to put back all the hair I...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 01-11-2014, 04:58 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 55,122
Posted By JohnStilwell
Re: Custom Peterbuilt Dumper

Update:

I finally got the front together. The Highlift leaf springs are about 3/4" eye-to-eye longer than the stock King Hauler, so I had to drill new holes for the rear spring hangers about...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 01-10-2014, 04:52 PM
Replies: 71
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Posted By JohnStilwell
Re: Custom Peterbuilt Dumper

Reg,

Disappointed, NO, NO , NO!!! Fantastic, very close, much better that before, Thanks!
As you said once you get the side plates on it will look great.
Thanks,

John
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 01-10-2014, 06:52 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 55,122
Posted By JohnStilwell
Re: Custom Peterbuilt Dumper

Reg,

It looks fantastic. Can I request that you change the spill plate a little to look more like this? Kind of an upside down "L" shape, hope this is possible.
...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 01-10-2014, 06:24 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 55,122
Posted By JohnStilwell
Re: Custom Peterbuilt Dumper

Thanks guys.
Yes, she knows, lol. She has actually had some imput on the build, Her requests were:
gloss black Pete cab with a few chome accents on the cab: side mirrors black w/chrome...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 01-09-2014, 03:57 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 55,122
Posted By JohnStilwell
Re: Custom Peterbuilt Dumper

I've finished to transmission and got it mounted. Very tight squeeze, but it fits!
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/DSCN0668_zpsf59e4aab.jpg...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 01-06-2014, 09:14 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 55,122
Posted By JohnStilwell
Re: Custom Peterbuilt Dumper

Reg, you are right, the Integy axle mounts are not correctly spaced for the stock leaf springs on the King Hauler frame, they are too narrow. The RCBRMIN axles are perfect if you use the Tamiya F350...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 01-06-2014, 07:34 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 55,122
Posted By JohnStilwell
Re: Custom Peterbuilt Dumper

The mailman was busy today. Lots of new stuff: antennas, front bumper, locker servos, Pete Emblems, Tamiya highlift trans parts, Tekinn ESC, etc:
I stand corrected...for those wanting to know the...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 01-04-2014, 06:23 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 55,122
Posted By JohnStilwell
Re: Custom Peterbuilt Dumper

Thanks Reg! The dump body looks awesome so far!! You are a master builder....

The Axles are from RCBRMIN (Hong Kong). All Aluminum, steel gears, BB. Just plan on doing some mods to mount the...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 01-03-2014, 07:46 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 55,122
Posted By JohnStilwell
Re: Custom Peterbuilt Dumper

Thanks,
I hope it turns out like I am imagining. Yes, the axles are really stout and heavy too plus at 3.09:1, it's a little more reduction, always helps. The breathers are stock, just painted...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 01-03-2014, 11:10 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 55,122
Posted By JohnStilwell
Re: Custom Peterbuilt Dumper

Here are the axles and Tires
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/john_stilwell/Pete%20Hauler/Axle-Tire2_zpsf3491813.jpg...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 01-03-2014, 06:19 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 55,122
Posted By JohnStilwell
Custom Peterbuilt Dumper

This will be a 6x6 Pete with a custom dump body (by Reg Clark). I am building this truck for the Wife to drive, (Yup, I'm one of those rare lucky ones :D) and she has requested an all Black Pete...
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