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10-18-2015, 02:47 AM
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Re: First Truck Build
Here is what I looked up. Really close to these sizes. Only 1/8 = the exact decimal. A 1/16 = .0625, but close enough.
.030=1/32 .040=3/64 .060=1/16 .125=1/8 The .010 is thin but easier to cut and will work fine.(Exacto knife on this) Just don't paint the clear, for some reason (Tamiya spray paint any way) will have a reaction on the plastic and put a curve in it. I think you are doing fenders too, might be easier to go with thinner sheet so it will bend easier. I haven't done fenders before, so not sure. 1/16 inch is about the thickness of the back panel. Also cut a backer support for the seem of the back panel, probably 1/4'" to3/8", glue it on the back of seam for strength. Don't have any pics. Hope all this helps you out. Be creative build it the way you want and mistakes are part of it. Day cabs can be a pain mainly lack of room for all electronics, like MFC with all it's components, and where to put the battery. But people do it all the time. One more thing, I noticed your were looking for KH exhaust stacks. Don't know if you got them but I got some from "Semi Joes Truck Shop" on Ebay. Or run a search with part #'s. Will take 3 separate parts to make this up, but sometimes people sell as a unit. Search internet, will show up from time to time. The mesh part hard to find sometimes. I had to order in 3 separate pieces and different places to get mine. Waiting and searching for weeks. Have fun! 
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10-18-2015, 08:30 AM
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Thanks for all that information, found it really helpful. I'll get extra clear and try different paints because I will be tinting the windows to hide the electronics. Not putting the seats and stuff, doubt I'll have room for them.
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10-19-2015, 01:32 AM
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10-18-2015, 09:54 PM
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Your welcome.
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10-28-2015, 02:16 PM
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Started test fitting some parts that came in. Drop Visor from ebay, Rc4wd Grill, Steve's Bumper and Air Cleaners. Bodywork should be done by next week, so then the Garden square pete lights can be mounted. Figured I show something since Reg has posted the start of the box.
 
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10-28-2015, 08:11 PM
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Nice truck man, Where did you get the dump box I like it alot!
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10-28-2015, 08:32 PM
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10-28-2015, 09:11 PM
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Also started this, Aeromax on Globeliner rails.
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10-28-2015, 10:53 PM
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The truck looks really good! So does the dump box Reg is doing for you, nice style. Should turn out to be a real nice truck. Are you going to have the dump bed painted or raw? What color are you going to paint the truck?
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#12
10-28-2015, 11:09 PM
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Its going to be painted. The colors I'm thinking is silver and black. I have a paint scheme in mind.
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10-28-2015, 11:54 PM
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That should look good. Keep the pictures coming.
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10-29-2015, 12:59 AM
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Is the construction trailer to pull behind the dump? Just saw it and was wondering. Did that with mine. The orange isn't that bad.
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11-02-2015, 07:23 PM
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Yes that trailer is going to be pulled behind this. Orange didn't match the paint scheme I have in mind. Was bored today so I was messing around with some stuff. Put the stacks on. Hope to have this ready before the Half round gets here.
 Then I cut the Aeromax sleeper off and put it on the King Rails just to see how it would look with the other box I have.   Maybe I'll have shorter rails made or possibly do something like this. 
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11-02-2015, 08:49 PM
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Sounds and looks good! For the frame rails, Semi Joe on Ebay sells different lengths and pre drilled for the King Hauler and others. (uncoated in silver look) When I post about him I seem to get grief from others, but I've dealt with him many times and no problems on my end. Check him out, makes life easier. Looks like your about 2" too long.
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11-04-2015, 09:10 PM
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Got it forget it lol
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11-06-2015, 05:27 PM
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get rid of the dampers
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11-06-2015, 05:29 PM
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I got it to work. Here is how it sits. Yeah my livingroom is my work area lol
 Goal is to have the truck done by Cabin Fever 2016. So I can attend my first show with at least a working rig.
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