project Road Hawg

[dmess62]

Well finally got some time to tear down my truck to start building my first custom truck. This is what I'm shooting for



Hopefully I can get it close. Here's where I'm at so far.
I got some frame rails cut and most of the holes drilled and tapped, and in roller form.





I picked up a PMD front bumper in Indy and put it on. I also moved the front axle forward per John Stylin and Profilins . I think I may need to move it forward some more. Not sure yet



I also may cut a little more off the back of the frame. when I was drilling it out I forgot to move the rear axlles back. I'll have to see once I get to putting a bumper/lightbar on.


The cab in these pics is the stock cab just sitting on the frame for now to give some reference. I've got another one that already has gone under the knife, and the dremel, ans the saw. LOL

This will probably be an all winter project as time and $$ are two things on short demand.
Let me know what you guys think. Any constructive criticism is welcome

[PROBUILDER1964]

Ahhhhhh The Harley Pete...great choice my friend ! model masters has a great looking orange that matches the Harley orange pretty darn well ! When you get ready to paint this bad boy...you might check them it at you hobby store ?

[dabears]

Looks like a great start so far!

[Stylin n profilin]

Sweet!!..I would go a little more forward with the axle...you can keep it tight as a.long as you clear the bumper on turning

[Kaf343]

Looking good so far, looking forward to more pics.

[dmess62]

Originally Posted by PROBUILDER1964

Ahhhhhh The Harley Pete...great choice my friend ! model masters has a great looking orange that matches the Harley orange pretty darn well ! When you get ready to paint this bad boy...you might check them it at you hobby store ?

Thanks for the info on the paint. After I saw a video of this truck I fell in love with it, but I've had a hard time finding very many pics to use for references

Originally Posted by Stylin n profilin

Sweet!!..I would go a little more forward with the axle...you can keep it tight as a.long as you clear the bumper on turning

Thanks John, I slid it up past the pin in the center of the springs, I'll try sliding it some more to see how it looks

[plow jockey]

That is going to be one tough truck. Can't wait to see the updates.

[dmess62]

Well got some goodies ordered, hopefully be here in a couple days

[Izzy]

Dave - if your interested - I slid my front axel forward on my day cab just like you did. But then added the little chain "hooks" that come in the flat bed kit, just on the front side of the axel between it and the spring to act as a wedge to correct for the spring arch.

Izzy

[dmess62]

Originally Posted by Izzy

Dave - if your interested - I slid my front axel forward on my day cab just like you did. But then added the little chain "hooks" that come in the flat bed kit, just on the front side of the axel between it and the spring to act as a wedge to correct for the spring arch.

Izzy

Thanks Izzy. Don't suppose you have a picture of it, I'm not sure I know exactly what you mean

[dmess62]

Well I got some goodies in the mail, and some small progress





I got the new sides on the hood


I changed the angle of the windshield



And I cut around the top of the cab to raise the back up to get a little more of a Pete look




I wasn't happy with the way the top of the cab came out above the windshield, so I'm in thprocess of changing it a bit.

And I addaded some styrene to the top of the sleeper to give a more rounded contour once I sand it down.



That's all for now, let me know what you think.

[Izzy]

here's that axel shim concept ....

[Espeefan]

The 1:1 Peterbilt looks really nice. You have good taste. Nice work on the model so far. I'm curious to see how the cab turns out. I like that you are putting in some extra work to make it more authentic. Keep going.

[dmess62]

Got some work done this weekend. Got the back wall put in the sleeper, and the rear window cut out. Added some filler and did some sanding. Still have some more sanding to do. Sorry for the bad pics it's from my phone








Also added some length to the cowl. Still alot of work to do to the cab.

[plow jockey]

Nice styrene work. Looking good, can't wait for more updates.

[dmess62]

Originally Posted by plow jockey

Nice styrene work. Looking good, can't wait for more updates.

Originally Posted by oztruck

Looks like a killer build you have going on there. Keep up the good work.

Chris

Thanks guys.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Great Looking body mods keep up the great work..

[dabears]

Body work is looking good buddy!

[Diesel Demond]

lots of cutting going on but the lines are looking good!

[dmess62]

Originally Posted by Tamiya Cowboy

Great Looking body mods keep up the great work..

Originally Posted by dabears

Body work is looking good buddy!

Originally Posted by Diesel Demond

lots of cutting going on but the lines are looking good!

Thanks for the kind words