First Build - King Hauler

[Diesel Demond]

yes sir that truck is looking realgood! in my opinion i like the day cab better but that could be cause i wanna day cab bad. either way its gonna be tuff that third axle is awesome. and like brian said great job with the low pro's!

[Goose19]

got the frame almost pretty much done, a few tweeks and some prep work and it'll be ready for paint.

cut the ends so they're ramped:



everything is finally bolted in place instead of mocked up! (waiting for the lift axle to dry)



made the light buckets for the tail lamps on the fenders:





thanks for looking

[Goose19]

Originally Posted by Diesel Demond

yes sir that truck is looking realgood! in my opinion i like the day cab better but that could be cause i wanna day cab bad. either way its gonna be tuff that third axle is awesome. and like brian said great job with the low pro's!

i know, i still want both!
im trying to find a way to make the bunk removable so i can have both!

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Goose looks real good.. To have both.. Finish off the back of your cab like a day cab then make a either a drom floor for behind the day cab that the sleeper will fit over or do a floor head ache rack combo that the sleeper can slide over and WALA you have both.

[dabears]

Looking good!! Great job on the frame taper! did you use a band saw to cut it?

[Goose19]

Originally Posted by dabears

Looking good!! Great job on the frame taper! did you use a band saw to cut it?

actually i used my new scroll saw with the blade it came with, worked really well. glad i picked it up on sale, payed $90 for a $260 saw.

[Espeefan]

Great job on your KW conversion! The lift axle and suspension is adding a lot to the build. Think you've got enough cab clearance lights? I AM a fan! The frame ramp taper looks nice too.

[Goose19]

Originally Posted by Espeefan

Great job on your KW conversion! The lift axle and suspension is adding a lot to the build. Think you've got enough cab clearance lights? I AM a fan! The frame ramp taper looks nice too.

thanks!
I have seen a1:1 rig with 11 on the roof, I only have 9.

[Goose19]

Well, the new job getting me home every night has allowed me to finally get some work done on my truck! ive got about 95% of the body work done, its getting close!

i had to pull the lift axle for now, i wasnt happy with it, have a few ideas in mind, but hopefully Russ gets his on the shelf first! and cant wait for steves wheels either!

went with a goldish color for the frame, the cab will be dark cherry metallic with some stripes or something the same color.











getting excited, i might actually drive this sucker soon!

thanks for looking

[plow jockey]

The build is looking good!! Nice color chioce.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Goose that is looking great your frame and the body color are going to be great together can wait to see it painted the rookie window in the sleeper is a nice touch to.. Keep up the great work..

[Goose19]

Originally Posted by plow jockey

The build is looking good!! Nice color chioce.

Originally Posted by Tamiya Cowboy

Goose that is looking great your frame and the body color are going to be great together can wait to see it painted the rookie window in the sleeper is a nice touch to.. Keep up the great work..

thanks guys i appreciate it!

[Goose19]

got the rear fenders back from the paint shop ( a shop vac box in my basement, lol) and they look sweet!

should give y'all a color contrast, the cab will be the same color.





thanks for lookin'!

[Diesel Demond]

man that paint combo looks good! and that back end is sexy!

[Supermario]

Originally Posted by Goose19

actually i used my new scroll saw with the blade it came with, worked really well. glad i picked it up on sale, payed $90 for a $260 saw.

Sounds like the same sale at Crappy tire that I bought my scroll saw. Lol Great deal eh ? I love mine

Sweet looking KW love the color choice. I guess work truck means no extra lights?

Mario

[doodlebug]

Originally Posted by Diesel Demond

man that paint combo looks good! and that back end is sexy!

I totaly agree!

Cheer's, Neil.

[1985 kenworth]

hey allen that colour combo looks good together .i like it can't wait til you send the cab out to be painted its about time you got back to building this truck..we are all growing old waiting

[Trucker_Jo]

Wow that is very close to what I am going to build next spring when I got the monies. Only thing different is that I am going to heavy haul it! Very nice colors are great! For your first truck its better than what I am going to be able to build

[Goose19]

Originally Posted by Diesel Demond

man that paint combo looks good! and that back end is sexy!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Supermario

Sounds like the same sale at Crappy tire that I bought my scroll saw. Lol Great deal eh ? I love mine

Sweet looking KW love the color choice. I guess work truck means no extra lights?

Mario

i havnt got to use mine much, only did the rails before the reno started! i have lights to go under the cab and in the holes in the bunk, going to try painting with chrome paint around it, see how it does.

Originally Posted by 1985 kenworth

hey allen that colour combo looks good together .i like it can't wait til you send the cab out to be painted its about time you got back to building this truck..we are all growing old waiting

im glad i have the time to build it! there are alot of interstate miles where i was planning this thing!
thx dwayne

Originally Posted by Trucker_Jo

Wow that is very close to what I am going to build next spring when I got the monies. Only thing different is that I am going to heavy haul it! Very nice colors are great! For your first truck its better than what I am going to be able to build

mine started as a heavy haul, will get a lift axle once i get a better one figured out. i have an idea that uses brake line and steer axle spindles, but i want to get the rest finished up first. thx!

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Yep that is how I pictured it in my head that color combo looks great!!