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Old 04-02-2013, 07:28 PM
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Ken, thanks. For colors, I think I'd like to go with some combination of red, black, and silver. Or maybe orange, black, and silver. Then again maybe something totally different - purple, black, and silver? Hard to say. I think when the metal work is done I will have made up my mind. I also think I might send the cab out for custom paint. I'm not very good at that.
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Old 04-02-2013, 10:16 PM
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Wow that is quite the paint job, stacks and all!
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there is a guy on RCC that goes by the screen name MTHead, that can make the cummings logo you're after, and it'll be chrome. he's very reasonable as well. here's a pic of a custom grill emblem he made for me for my yota crawler.



it actually has sorta brushed aluminum look, and has a satin black outline, and they are self adhesive. he can make you anything you want, any size scale.
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Old 04-03-2013, 01:05 AM
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man that truck is just to perfect!! great craftsmanship and details. those tanks are so cool and all the hardware on the frame is eye candy great looking truck
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Flat bedders do it with chains and straps,but now im yanking 53's
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Not sure if anyone has mentioned this, but congratulations on Build of the Month for March, Nathan! This is one impressive rig, and it deserves every award and complement given to it, and it's builder! Great work, buddy! Now, let's see an update!
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Old 04-06-2013, 03:35 AM
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Hey!,hey!, hey! What are those tasty German treats in the background? Are you putting some Hillbilly in this truck?
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Old 04-06-2013, 01:17 PM
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Simply beautiful Nate. Great work and attention to detail.

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Congratulations on your contest win! Well Deserved!
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Old 04-09-2013, 03:34 AM
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Heavy Duty!!!!
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It´s a very good looking truck. Nice craftsmanship!
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Man,That's JUST Awesome.Great skills are being applied here.

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I sent you a second PM on the C's.
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The mudflap brackets look awesome! So does the rear center section of the truck! Keep the awesomeness coming
Jimmy, thanks for the comments! The rear of the truck is starting to get that finished look.

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looks like the thing weighs 20 lbs!
Not sure what she weighs yet, farmhauler. It gets a little heavier with every update though!

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How about this...
That's pretty darn fancy! I like some things about the paint scheme, but not everything! Stacks should be chrome, or stainless. Still thinking about color ideas, but I haven't decided yet.

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there is a guy on RCC that goes by the screen name MTHead, that can make the cummings logo you're after, and it'll be chrome. he's very reasonable as well. here's a pic of a custom grill emblem he made for me for my yota crawler.



it actually has sorta brushed aluminum look, and has a satin black outline, and they are self adhesive. he can make you anything you want, any size scale.
Thanks FATBOY! I appreciate the lead. I may check into it. You are one of a few guys who have come forward with some good suggestions, and help. I appreciate the kindness in helping me find what I need. You guys are great.


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man that truck is just to perfect!! great craftsmanship and details. those tanks are so cool and all the hardware on the frame is eye candy great looking truck
Thanks Diesel Demond! I'm liking the hardware everywhere too! Once painted, the stainless fasteners will pop out nicely!

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Not sure if anyone has mentioned this, but congratulations on Build of the Month for March, Nathan! This is one impressive rig, and it deserves every award and complement given to it, and it's builder! Great work, buddy! Now, let's see an update!
Bigrigger, thank you kindly! I was a bit surprised my truck made build of the month. It's not even done yet, and there were some really awesome nominations. It was a tight race. Hopefully when my truck is finished, it will look even better!

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Hey!,hey!, hey! What are those tasty German treats in the background? Are you putting some Hillbilly in this truck?
Why it appears as though someone stole the rear ends off the Hillbilly Deluxe!

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Simply beautiful Nate. Great work and attention to detail.

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Thank you very much, Ben. I appreciate it, especially after seeing what you are capable of building!

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Thanks JD. And thanks to everyone who took the time to check out my build, and decided to throw a vote in my direction. I appreciate it guys.
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Old 04-09-2013, 03:49 AM
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And now for an update!

Love'em or hate'em, I finally made up a set of big fat stacks for the 1950 KW, and because I needed the cab to be removable for battery access, I also ended up maching a set of stack mounts, so the stacks could be left on the chassis.





Don't worry, the zip ties are just temporary. When I get the stacks drilled for mounting holes, scews will hold everything together. The stack height is yet to be determined, although it's pretty darn close to where the stacks will sit. I am also planning on making some cross bracing to tie the stack mounts together, and they will probably bolt to the chassis deck plate, which is yet to come.







I'll have to send the stacks out for chroming, eventually. I found a somewhat local chromer, in my state that I'm going try out. As soon as I get a few finishing touches done on the mounts, and stacks, off they'll go! I'm kind of looking forward to that. I hope they turn out nice.
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Old 04-09-2013, 07:46 AM
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Looking good Nathan! Are we not having a rear window? Underneath the stack of tires hanging on the wall is that a hot rod engine?

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Forget the hot rod engine, How about the Optimus Prime Prison Guard? Why Aint this truck finished yet boy!?

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Looks Killer Nate!
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Old 04-09-2013, 01:09 PM
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Looking good Nathan! Are we not having a rear window? Underneath the stack of tires hanging on the wall is that a hot rod engine?

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Thanks Jimmy! Yes, I will have a rear window. I just haven't got around to milling it open yet. Lots of more complex things I'd rather work on first, you know? I think the window will be one of the easier things to finish.

That is a hot rod engine, in the background, and a partially completed pinewood derby car for the engine to go into. There is an annual adult pinewood derby car contest that is put on by a local group every year. I thought I'd give it a shot, just for fun.

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Thanks Jason! Optimus Prime does make sure I'm always working on the KW (weapon always drawn) when I'm in the workshop, but he must not be cracking the whip to badly! I'm going almost as fast as I can!
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Old 04-09-2013, 05:06 PM
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Nathan, awesome! You're killing me, making me want to ditch my sleeper and chop a couple inches off my frame.
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Nice job! Those stacks are huge! I didn't like them at first but the more I look at the pics and imagine them chromed the more they grow on me! Keep up the good work!
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Old 04-09-2013, 11:09 PM
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Nathan,
Just had a thought, the rear window oval shaped? Kinda old schoolish. Might fit with the retro mod look.
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Old 04-14-2013, 04:24 PM
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Nathan, awesome! You're killing me, making me want to ditch my sleeper and chop a couple inches off my frame.
Thanks Craig! I think your Peterbilt looks great with the sleeper, but you know I'm a fan of day cabs!

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Nice job! Those stacks are huge! I didn't like them at first but the more I look at the pics and imagine them chromed the more they grow on me! Keep up the good work!
Thanks Reg! I agree with you. Once they are chrome plated, and I get a visor on the cab, it will all pull together well. I already like my stacks. I'll like them more with a drop visor.

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Just had a thought, the rear window oval shaped? Kinda old schoolish. Might fit with the retro mod look.
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Jimmy, good idea, although I feel an oval window look better on a Peterbilt. Just because the Peterbilt emblems are oval too. I really don't have an easy way to mill out an oval either. I'd have to ask one my machinist friends at work to do it with one of the CNC mills. We'll see!
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Old 04-14-2013, 04:36 PM
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Time for a weekend update guys.

The Kenworth turned into a glider, but for good reason! I got some new goodies to add to the build.







Santa 'Claus' dropped off an early Christmas present. Thanks Craig. You are a heck of a friend. A little bit of the Hillbilly Deluxe will live on with the Kenworth now. I spent a little time this afternoon cleaning up the casting lines on the new axles, and swapping the hardware for stainless screws and nuts. They'll look great when, and if, I paint them now.





It might be hard to see, but I am re-working the torque and radius rod mounts, so I can get improved 4 link geometery. I machined up a couple blocks that bolt to the bolsters, replacing the original L-brackets that were used before. I'm also going to work on new top link mounts for the axles. More pictures to come, as I make some progress.
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Old 04-14-2013, 06:35 PM
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This build is really amazing Nathan. I love all the detail and hard work your putting into it. Can't wait to see more!
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