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Old 03-12-2016, 04:31 AM
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Old 03-12-2016, 04:40 AM
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Old 03-19-2016, 04:59 AM
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After looking at the shiny bits in the rear suspension, I couldn't help but notice the tops of the airbags should be polished as well.... Here's the process of stripping the anodize off sanding it down with scotchbright and then finally polishing.
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Old 03-19-2016, 05:06 AM
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The shredder grill comes with the upper kenworth emblem machined into it minus the KW. I bought a Kenworth emblem from garden trucking, then had a machinist machine the ribs out of the emblem of the grill. That way when I put the badge on the grill it sits flush with the grill.
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With the badge glued on.
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Old 03-19-2016, 05:31 AM
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I finally got the roof lights in the mail, but they didnt come with lenses. So before I install them, I'll have to talk with true scale about getting some lenses cut. Sorry about the sizing of the pictures somehow Photobucket didn't get it right
This rig gets a little bit closer to completion every week here's some more pictures of how she shows so far.
Thanks again you'all for the compliments. With me being a newbie I'm always open to criticism or advise. Thanks again!!!
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Old 03-19-2016, 05:39 AM
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The shredder grill comes with the upper kenworth emblem machined into it minus the KW. I bought a Kenworth emblem from garden trucking, then had a machinist machine the ribs out of the emblem of the grill. That way when I put the badge on the grill it sits flush with the grill.
{IMG}http://[URL=http://s516.photobucket.com/user/downtown480/media/rc%20semi%20collection/IMG_6215.jpg.html][/URL][/IMG]

With the badge glued on.
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Here's how the top part of the grill looked before I had it machine flat.
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Old 04-02-2016, 05:48 PM
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Did some work modifying The front bumper mount to move the bumper back and cut down the front bumper to give it a little bit more ground clearance.
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Old 04-02-2016, 05:51 PM
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Old 04-02-2016, 05:53 PM
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its getting there good work scott
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Old 04-02-2016, 06:54 PM
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A true lowrider!
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Old 04-02-2016, 07:17 PM
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Thanks guys!!! It's slowly coming together. I still need to do the rear bumper, the deck plate, and work on wiring the truck for lights. Still lots to be done....
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Old 04-02-2016, 07:18 PM
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Also need to move the front axle forward
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Old 04-06-2016, 07:41 PM
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So I decided, since I have the materials laying around to update my rear bag set up. Here's the before middle and end result. I had to cut all of the bars to fit it as best as I could but I ended up scratching some of the anodize in the process.
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Old 04-06-2016, 07:44 PM
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Old 04-06-2016, 07:47 PM
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Old 04-07-2016, 08:36 AM
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That is one cool looking K whopper. Loving the slammed look.
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Old 04-07-2016, 10:51 PM
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Thanks Snowman!! I only have a few more things to do and hopefully it'll be done for a bit. My custom build is currently on hold while, Russ and I come up with a functioning airbag. To lift the truck off the ground.😎 After we figure that out this truck will fully lay out as well.
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Old 04-08-2016, 01:22 AM
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I forgot here's a shot, from the side
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Thanks Snowman!! I only have a few more things to do and hopefully it'll be done for a bit. My custom build is currently on hold while, Russ and I come up with a functioning airbag. To lift the truck off the ground.😎 After we figure that out this truck will fully lay out as well.
Haha, snap! My truck has been sitting on the shelf for four years because I was trying to figure out how to have functional airbags for the slammed stance. I recently resurrected my build thread. I haven't been working on it for other reasons too, but what halted the project was the air conundrum. I'm still working on it. Hope you and Russ figure it out soon so we can see your truck in action! I love the badge modification to the grill, looks great.
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Old 04-10-2016, 04:06 PM
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Last night I decided to start making some pallets. What do you guys think?
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