|
Highway Trucks and Trailers On road trucks and trailers single and twin axle trucks. |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#161
|
||||
|
||||
Re: 1950 Kenworth Needlenose
Wow, that steering is awesome. Really like the way you hollowed out your front bumper too, that must have taken some time.
|
#162
|
|||
|
|||
Re: 1950 Kenworth Needlenose
The detail you are putting into this truck is amazing! Can't wait to see more.
__________________
Look'n neat with no air in the seat |
#163
|
||||
|
||||
Re: 1950 Kenworth Needlenose
your just toying with us now!! unbelievable work and craftsmanship. be cool to see video of it working when your done
__________________
Grabbin gears and Rollin wheels ! LETS BLOW SMOKE!! Member of the Central Plains Mini Truckers,and a Minnesota road hammer. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Flat bedders do it with chains and straps,but now im yanking 53's To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. |
#164
|
||||
|
||||
Re: 1950 Kenworth Needlenose
Great craftsmanship on every step of this build. Great job!!!
__________________
One is too many and a million is not enough. Fred. |
#165
|
||||
|
||||
Re: 1950 Kenworth Needlenose
Thanks Neil. I'm really happy with the way it turned out too.
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
Thank you Plow Jockey!
__________________
Nathan |
#166
|
||||
|
||||
Re: 1950 Kenworth Needlenose
I know the updates have fallen off pace a little, but with summer here, I've been busy doing a lot of other things outside. I think everyone's builds have experienced the same problem, but I have been working on my truck at night, or when it's to hot outside! Here is the latest...
I decided to make a cross brace for my stack mounts, to make them more rigid. The stacks are pretty tall, and I thought it would be a good idea to tie them into the chassis at more then just one point. While I was at it, I also machined a deck plate. It was the most time consuming thing I've done so far, I think! I lost count after 315 holes, but it looks cool. Cheese grater and all.... It also hides the screws that hold my planetary gearbox to the chassis, so it kills two birds with one stone. Honestly, there isn't a ton of machining left to do with this truck. Some small things, but it's getting ever closer to completion, which amazes me! Kind of. Next up, I've got to work on my 5th wheel plate, some cab details, and some mounting plates for the electronics. Hopefully those parts will go a little faster, as long as I don't have to drill to many holes! Whew...
__________________
Nathan Last edited by Espeefan; 06-26-2013 at 02:11 PM. |
#167
|
||||
|
||||
Re: 1950 Kenworth Needlenose
Bout time we had an update....Looking real good!...but hurry up would you!
|
#168
|
||||
|
||||
Re: 1950 Kenworth Needlenose
Looking great Nathan! I really like your deck-plate! This thing is unbelievable! Keep up the updates! Are the seats going to be machined too? Might not be very comfy for your driver...
__________________
-Chris To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. |
#169
|
||||
|
||||
Re: 1950 Kenworth Needlenose
Wow truly a work of art Nate fabulous work my friend.
__________________
Paul W. "Tamiya Cowboy" HI.. My name is Paul.. And.. I.. Have a Cabover Addiction. RIP FreddyGearDrive 2-12-59/12-19-11 "LET IT EAT" Like Us on Facebook "Corn Field Mafia" To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. |
#170
|
||||
|
||||
Re: 1950 Kenworth Needlenose
Wow Nate!
Love the deck plate. That would have been a good thing for the cnc. Like how the stack mounts turned out also. Not sure how you find time to work on it during the summer. Keep the surprises coming. |
#171
|
||||
|
||||
Re: 1950 Kenworth Needlenose
I like the "Stack Rack", truly original
Cheer's, Neil. |
#172
|
||||
|
||||
Re: 1950 Kenworth Needlenose
Quote:
Quote:
Thanks Paul! I appreciate you checking my thread out. Quote:
Stack rack! I like that! I'm going to call it that from now on. Thanks Neil.
__________________
Nathan |
#173
|
||||
|
||||
Re: 1950 Kenworth Needlenose
The suspense is killing me
Every detail is beautiful.
__________________
Troy To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. |
#174
|
||||
|
||||
Re: 1950 Kenworth Needlenose
no comment ...... awesome, when you get to leave it as the original, awesome
|
#175
|
||||
|
||||
Re: 1950 Kenworth Needlenose
Thanks Troy! I'm going as fast as I can. Hang in there. If it turns out as nice as your KW Model A, I'll be thrilled!
Thank you Toniolillo. I appreciate your compliment!
__________________
Nathan |
#176
|
||||
|
||||
Re: 1950 Kenworth Needlenose
Happy 4th of July everybody. Hope you all enjoyed the holiday. I didn't watch any fireworks this year. Instead I spent the day baling hay with my dad, and then afterward, a little time in the workshop, working on the Kenworth build. I managed to get my 5th wheel plate mounted to the truck.
I machined up a plate that bolts to chassis and doesn't interfere at all with my rear cross member. Originally I planned to use a Wedico 5th wheel, but I later changed my mind, wanting something more scale that fit better. For a while I thought I'd try and design a way to slide the 5th wheel, but after thinking about it, drawing plans, and measuring things I decided against it. It would have been fun for the cool factor, but in reality I just didn't see myself moving the 5th wheel anyway. Making it permanent allowed me to have a slimmer low profile look, which is exactly what I was after. Here's a photo of the Wedico 5th wheel, compared to the Scale Art Jost 5th wheel I went with. I thought something looked a little 'off' about the Wedico 5th wheel. The height bothered me too. It's a lot taller then the Scale Art 5th wheel and there is no way to lower it down. I could gone lower on the Scale Art, but left it a little bit higher for more articulation. The Scale Art 5th wheel has a lot finer detail, and I'm glad I decided to purchase it. I think it looks great sitting on the chassis. At least now the truck will be able to pull something! Thanks for looking.
__________________
Nathan |
#177
|
||||
|
||||
Re: 1950 Kenworth Needlenose
Looking good Nate! Those pipes are HUGE!!!!
|
#178
|
||||
|
||||
Re: 1950 Kenworth Needlenose
Wow Nathan!! I haven't tuned in lately, I missed the past few updates but they were huge updates, it's really coming together now. Love the deck plate, keep it up.
|
#179
|
||||
|
||||
Re: 1950 Kenworth Needlenose
Thanks Reg! The bigger the better, right?
Thank you Craig! I'm glad you checked in. It's always nice to hear what you think of the latest updates.
__________________
Nathan |
#180
|
||||
|
||||
Re: 1950 Kenworth Needlenose
Hey Nathan, the 5th wheel is a nice touch! Keep up the great work!
Cheer's, Neil. |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|