Tilt nose 379 Pete triple 3, I hope

[Brian in PA]

Nice job on the hinges. Mike (Dreamweaver) did a great job on the J Pete hinges. I have used the small brass ones from Lowes (I got lazy with that) on all 4 of my Pete builds. I have had no problems either. Keep up the great work!

[Kaf343]

Originally Posted by Brian in PA

Nice job on the hinges. Mike (Dreamweaver) did a great job on the J Pete hinges. I have used the small brass ones from Lowes (I got lazy with that) on all 4 of my Pete builds. I have had no problems either. Keep up the great work!

Thanks Brian, I appriciate it.

[Kaf343]

Small update, I know the 1:1 Triple 3 has a black frame but I just have a thing for painted to match frames, so I painted mine to match. LOL.

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For now I went the easyway out, and used a R2 trans. But I did add a 4:1 at least. I am trying to keep as much room as possible in the cab for MFU, light controls and a wet kit.

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[russisloud]

nice!!

[Dairyland Trucker]

With your wet kit what pump are you using for this build and are those the PMD oil tanks you have on the truck, truck looks great so far can not wait to see it finished.

[Kaf343]

Originally Posted by russisloud

nice!!

Thanks Russ

Originally Posted by Dairyland Trucker

With your wet kit what pump are you using for this build and are those the PMD oil tanks you have on the truck, truck looks great so far can not wait to see it finished.

Not sure on the wet kit pump yet, yes they are PMD. Thanks for the comment.

[Espeefan]

Nice work, Kaf! I like how you fit the Cat engine, and figured out your steering, with a relocated servo. Just a little suggestion for you though. On the bell crank beneath the engine, for steering, I'd try to find a way to use a rod end with metal swivel ball so that your steering doesn't get all sloppy. I'd also put one on the servo.

[Izzy]

Nicely thought out build. I like the shift servo setup and the tilt hinge is nice and neat. Good work!

[Kaf343]

Originally Posted by Espeefan

Nice work, Kaf! I like how you fit the Cat engine, and figured out your steering, with a relocated servo. Just a little suggestion for you though. On the bell crank beneath the engine, for steering, I'd try to find a way to use a rod end with metal swivel ball so that your steering doesn't get all sloppy. I'd also put one on the servo.

Thanks Espeefan, thanks for the input. I am changing the linkage to a rod with ball ends.

Originally Posted by Izzy

Nicely thought out build. I like the shift servo setup and the tilt hinge is nice and neat. Good work!

Thanks Izzy, appreciate it.

[Dairyland Trucker]

Well we know this truck is going to be sweeeet but can't wait to start seeing some more colors!!!!

[Kaf343]

Small update, cab is painted and starting fit up.

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[dabears]

Very nice paint Keith! Truck is looking absolutely amazing!

[Kaf343]

Originally Posted by dabears

Very nice paint Keith! Truck is looking absolutely amazing!

Thanks Aaron, I may have found my keeper. Loving the way this one is turning out.

[Supermario]

Originally Posted by Kaf343

Thanks Aaron, I may have found my keeper. Loving the way this one is turning out.

If you don't keep this one, there is something seriously wrong with you Keith! Lol

Very nice work and yes, it's turning out wicked!

Mario

[justin]

Looks fantastic Keith

[Kaf343]

Originally Posted by Supermario

If you don't keep this one, there is something seriously wrong with you Keith! Lol

Very nice work and yes, it's turning out wicked!

Mario

LOL, yeah I seem to have a problem hanging onto trucks. This one I think will stick around a while. Thanks Mario.

Originally Posted by justin

Looks fantastic Keith

Thanks Justin

[glorydays24]

This really turned out beautiful, great job.

Big John

[Brian in PA]

Great Job Keith! I see in the 1 photo there is a 1:1 Pete hood getting some color thrown down.

[Kaf343]

Originally Posted by glorydays24

This really turned out beautiful, great job.

Big John

Thanks Big John, appriciate it.

Originally Posted by Brian in PA

Great Job Keith! I see in the 1 photo there is a 1:1 Pete hood getting some color thrown down.

Thanks Brian, Yes its a 389 I believe. I shot this truck at my buddies shop where he was repairing a car carrier that was only three months old and the driver who never even scratched a bumper hit a base of a light pole in a snow covered parking lot. it just about ripped the front axle out of it. For me it was awesome to see the truck up close as I have no experiance what so ever with these rigs as far as 1:1's go.

[redcouped]

Looks good!