Spair Parts Freightliner Build.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Well been meaning to get at this one for a long time now and since the other 4 builds are in a parts freeze it was time to bust it back out..

I have always wanted to do a stretched Knight but I did not want to do a stock cab so I see lots of guys that put KW hoods or Pete hood on them so I went a little milder and went with the KW fenders on the stock hood another look I have seen and I like but I dont like the Little AC they run so I will run a bigger one..

Here are some picks of the hood modd.



Before and After


Ok so here are the 1/3 of the way build picks it is sitting on 28 inch rails 285 wheel base.






Still some work to do on the nose but pretty minor and waiting on tanks for Stimpy..

What Yall think,,

[Mama Sue]

Lookin' good!

[TRUCKMAKER]

Nice Paul, it'll look just like a 132" Classic! I've thought about doing one in a flat top!

[BRICKNICK]

That's looking great Paul. Your on your way to another awesome original build. Can't wait to see this baby done.

[dabears]

Im liking it! Cant wait to see more. What color combo are you going to go with?

[plow jockey]

Nice work Paul!!! Always raising the bar!!!

[Kaf343]

Another awesome build Paul, really liking that conversion and the stacks look right at home. Can't wait to see more.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Originally Posted by Mama Sue

Lookin' good!

Thanks

Originally Posted by TRUCKMAKER

Nice Paul, it'll look just like a 132" Classic! I've thought about doing one in a flat top!

you nailed it that is sort of what I was going off.

Originally Posted by BRICKNICK

That's looking great Paul. Your on your way to another awesome original build. Can't wait to see this baby done.

Thanks Nick.

Originally Posted by dabears

Im liking it! Cant wait to see more. What color combo are you going to go with?

Thanks Aaron

Originally Posted by plow jockey

Nice work Paul!!! Always raising the bar!!!

Thanks much Fred.. I just trying to keep up with you..

Originally Posted by Kaf343

Another awesome build Paul, really liking that conversion and the stacks look right at home. Can't wait to see more.

Thanks much Keith..

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Another little update got the custom air cleaners in for the Frieghtshacker and the hanger bearing and cross members came in from Russ and I got them all put in..

[Radio Control Trucker]

Lookin' good, TC

Keep us posted. Thanks

- RCT

[Espeefan]

Paul, not bad for spare parts. I actually never thought about the idea of King Hauler fenders on a Knight Hauler cab and sleeper, but it looks like a perfect match, indeed. Way more realistic then a Knight Hauler, with it's stock fenders. That's a great medley of parts! It's already looking really good, with those breathers on the side of the hood.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Originally Posted by Radio Control Trucker

Lookin' good, TC

Keep us posted. Thanks

- RCT

Thanks RCT..

Originally Posted by Espeefan

Paul, not bad for spare parts. I actually never thought about the idea of King Hauler fenders on a Knight Hauler cab and sleeper, but it looks like a perfect match, indeed. Way more realistic then a Knight Hauler, with it's stock fenders. That's a great medley of parts! It's already looking really good, with those breathers on the side of the hood.

Thanks much Nate this one has been in the works a long time just needed to dust it off and get at it..



OK so back at it after being sick since last Sunday finally feeling good enough to get some stuff done and post some picks.

So I have gotten the rest of the plastic work done on the nose.



So all the plastic work is done just need to do the body work. I also got the tranny mounted and drive shafts done and also got the servos in and all the links made.

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So now just waiting for the fuel tanks from Russ and rear light plate and I have to make a visior and do the body work so almost done.

[glorydays24]

Wow Paul, now that's thinking outside of the box. It's different, and that's a good thing. Can't wait to see some color on the ol' girl.

Big John

[Radio Control Trucker]

OK TC, I'm just drooling with anticipation Looks so much like a Fleightshaker Classic XL... I'm lovin' it!!!

- RCT

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Originally Posted by glorydays24

Wow Paul, now that's thinking outside of the box. It's different, and that's a good thing. Can't wait to see some color on the ol' girl.

Big John

Thanks John

Originally Posted by Radio Control Trucker

OK TC, I'm just drooling with anticipation Looks so much like a Fleightshaker Classic XL... I'm lovin' it!!!

- RCT

Thanks RCT that was the look I was going for was a classic xl with a little more show to it then stock paint it going to be simple but should come out stunning just need to get the tanks and light plate and it can go to paint too.

[Radio Control Trucker]

OK Paul, it's been a week.... Time for an update

How's the Classic coming along??

Can't wait to see the pic's

- RCT

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Originally Posted by Radio Control Trucker

OK Paul, it's been a week.... Time for an update

How's the Classic coming along??

Can't wait to see the pic's

- RCT

Funny you should ask just got going on the body work and just about finished should have it painted this week I cant wait the color is very eye catching also just about ready to spray the frame but waiting on fuel tank hangers before I paint.

Also I am breaking down the A Model for paint on the frame this week too..

[Radio Control Trucker]

TOO COOL I'll be watching for the update photo's and I can't wait to see the A Model when you're finished painting it

Be safe, where a respirator when painting, and always - HAVE FUN

- RCT

[dabears]

Love this truck! Looks good! Can't wait to see more

[Diesel Demond]

i herd the paint is gonna be off the hook!! (thats gangsta style)