Pete 379 dirt hauler (update 6/3/12)

[Roadmasters]

Well at the ecmt meet this weekend we got a great deal on a frame and super 8 air ride from Russ, thanks again! Got back to the hotel room and couldn't help but to start digging in. Russ had the suspension dropped, so I had to return the front end to the stock height and removed the stock suspension and began assembling the "super 8" suspension. We also won a pmd headache rack in the raffle at the meet.... Sweet!

The chassis as it was when we got it:


A bag of KFC and 2 hours later:


This suspension is pretty sweet:


Got it permenantly mounted when I got home today, not sure if the frame is getting shortened yet (it's about 27 inches), but I will definatly be tapering the ends:


Not sure what paint scheme I'm going with yet, but I'm leaning towards these two, especially the blue and tan:



Also at the meet we picked up a set of johns stacks and fenders and some of Russ's tank hangers for it. I should have a body in a week or two, so keep an eye out for updates!

[gear jammer]

u need to build a kenworth since u have the 8 bag air ride because thats wat suspensions they have

[Roadmasters]

Yeah, that's what I said, but my uncle is paying for it and he wanted the 8 bag, so that's what it got

[Brian in PA]

You do realize that it will be a sin to put KW 8 bag on a Pete. Right?!! JK Arioch I'm sure it will be great. Wait aren't you still working on that Knight hauler.???

[Roadmasters]

Not sure yet, I want to finish it as a tribute to Freddy, because he was always on me about finishing it. But on the other hand it's really a p.o.s... Haha

[MACK Daddy]

looking forward to the build arioch

keep it up


Alfy

[Espeefan]

That is a nice suspension! I'm quite fond of the blue and tan Peterbilt. I believe I've seen that truck before. It was on last year's Long Haull trucking calendar, if I'm not mistaken. An absolutely gorgeous Pete 379. Thought about borrowing that paint scheme for my own truck too, but it's one of many I really like.

Looking forward to seeing what you make of this chassis.

[russisloud]

WOW! that didn't take you long

[hammer]

**** I didn't even start putting my rear axles together that I got at the show you waste no time good for you guys that's motivation. I like that blue and tan sceme myself that would look bada$$. Good luck with the build.

TONY

[fhhhstix]

You have KW grill and KW suspension so I will have to agree with the others, why not build a KW? It is your truck so build what you want and make your self happy. Now you are off to a fast start, can we count on the build to keep up the pace.

Travis

[Tamiya Cowboy]

If you go with the Blue and pewter color and go KW Jeremy the owner would have a COW he is a Die Hard Pete guy.. Love the Idea but I would go KW due to the rear..

[Roadmasters]

I cant promise a constant pace, but hopefully it will go quicker than my other build.

I would have much rathered go with the other suspension for this build, but i was over ruled. I am still going to stick with a pete, the suspension can always be changed later anyway.

[MACK Daddy]

Didnt take you long to mount that door prize...LOL... Congrats on that BTW


Alfy

[Roadmasters]

Haha, yeah. I'm not sure how long it will stay on there, I would like to try building a cabinet rack for it. I might even try brass so it can be chromed, buy I will probably build a prototype out of styrene.

[Espeefan]

Well, even if it's a KW inspired rear suspension, I've seen crazier things happen with the real 1:1 trucks, so it wouldn't bother me if the cab was a Peterbilt. I saw there was a KW with a Peterbilt sleeper, or vise versa, one time. This kind of thing can happen pretty easily out in the real work. There is a prototype for everything.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

I like the length you have it now it will look sharp but I love long frames too.. Yeah Nate I know I know where there is a 8 bag on a pete right now I just like the KW route.

[Snowman]

Another KW on the board would be great but I understand the dilemma. Peterbilt or KW, they're both bad to the bone. In an ideal world I'd have one of each!

[Roadmasters]

A kenworth is second on my list. I just think a Pete will be alittle easier to build. Silvio has a kw he's been working on for me anyway

[cabrover]

Looks good probie!! I'll be watching this one, hopefully I won't have grey hair!!(haha) when you are done!!

Tim

[Roadmasters]

Originally Posted by cabrover

Looks good probie!! I'll be watching this one, hopefully I won't have grey hair!!(haha) when you are done!!

Tim

I thought you already did?