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[Supermario]

Hey All, I have a small Black Passion update!

I was going to wait till things are closer to final assembly before posting more pics but I'm just so happy with how the lights are coming along, I wanted to post pics
A big thanks to Travis for reccomending replacing the 3 volt bulbs in the cab marker lights with led
i had a minor problem with the air cleaner lights which is now fixed and will install next along with lights under the cab door and fender skirt thanks to Kaf343

Thanks again so much to everyone involved in this build so far Steve, Rick, Alfy,Rod, John,Ric,Paul, Keith.
because without your help and talents, it wouldnt look like this......







Here's low beam.....




and now high beam...




I apologize to all who may think this build is dragging on but I like how well all is going and looking.Besides....last time I checked its still -20C outside and another foot of snow just fell in the time it took me to post this message



thanks for looking and any comments or suggestions

Mario

ohh and the body is just resting and not mounted in the pics just incase anyone noticed the gap between sleeper lights and sleeper

[dirthalr]

Looking good. Wish my build was that far along.

[Mama Sue]

Great news! Talked with my tech, Mario-lol, last night..As I will be busy with a volleyball tournament today, and most parts are here-just waiting on a couple things. My truck will be uncovered today and work will be done, maybe even enough for some more pics to be posted...woot! woot! One happy girl!

[Supermario]

Sorry, small update only on Black Passion.
I have been getting stuff done, wiring is almost done almost ready to drop the cab on for good!
one thing i had to complete was the cab skirt plates that Kaf343 made for me and they are now mounted and thought i would share how they look so far.....







Next is drill the holes and mount the 10 1.8mm leds I have for each side

By the time I'm done, I think even Smiley will be proud of me


I guess my master plan of doing everything in the proper order on this build went out the window now
I have a fully wired and decked out cab which I find myself taking on and off the chassis a million times as careful as i can while im still mounting and adding to the chassis.
oh well, bound to happen, only my second truck

Thanks for looking

Mario

[Kaf343]

Looking awesome Mario. Really looking good. Sue must be happy to see it back together again. Hopefully it warms up a bit up there and you can run it.

[Bigrigger]

Nice rig! I love the black and chrome, basically the best paint job ever. Lets see some running pics!

[Mama Sue]

I am happy... ....But I know not to rush anything...patience young grasshopper..I am anxious to see my truck and trailer together..The weather is warming up a bit and we actually have some pavement showing through but piles of snow that may still be melting come June...

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Great looking truck!! the Fit and Finish is very clean and that is what makes a great looking truck project and you sir have taken your time and nailed it.. Awesome Job..

[Supermario]

Originally Posted by Kaf343

Looking awesome Mario. Really looking good. Sue must be happy to see it back together again. Hopefully it warms up a bit up there and you can run it.

Thanks Keith. I'm very pleased with how they turned out.
This was by far the most tricky to install. To make them fit and clear the steps on the chassis and also fit the cab perfectly was a challenge
Fortunately I did not have to touch the cab plastic, just some minor hand file work, double and triple check fit on chassis and cab then altogether.... About 4 hrs later and now ready for the lighting stage

Mario

[Supermario]

Originally Posted by Bigrigger

Nice rig! I love the black and chrome, basically the best paint job ever. Lets see some running pics!

Thanks Bigrigger, yes, Rick did an incredible job on the paint. You can hold and look at the cab at any angle and it is very hard to see any flaws in it at all

Running videos are coming but not until the cab goes on one last time.

[Supermario]

Originally Posted by Tamiya Cowboy

Great looking truck!! the Fit and Finish is very clean and that is what makes a great looking truck project and you sir have taken your time and nailed it.. Awesome Job..

Thanks Paul, means a lot to me coming from one of the masters of clean fit and finish
I'm sure this build would have moved along a little quicker if it wasn't for the fact that 80% of the build has been on our small kitchen table which Susan has been nice enough to allow me to pretty much own it since November

So I guess, not bad for a kitchen table build eh?

Mario

[Supermario]

Hey all.
Going to see the graphics guy on Monday. Here is a rough picture of font style and layout. the actual decals will be in black and chrome just like the hood logos. not the grey in the pic.



plan on getting them for the trucks and the tanker, lowboy, refer and dump trailers. Should look sweet

Tell me what ya think?

Mario

[Espeefan]

Awesome, Mario and Sue. That's a great logo! That will look great with the black paint on the new truck! Only thing is, are you going to stick the logo to the cab, or will you stick it to the fuel tank, or steps, like some companies do? I'd stick to the later. Keep that paint job flawless and clean.

[1985 kenworth]

hey mario...looks great ..you and sue got quite the fleet happenin there my good friends i still have not come across those breather lights yet at pmd...i must be going blind in my old age...lol

[dirthalr]

Nice looking. Like the logo also. Are you not putting the logo on the loader, or is that a separate entity?

[Supermario]

Thanks for the compliments and ideas.
I know what you mean about keeping the cab paint clear Nathan but I think we will stick to logo on the door. The fuel tank and steps are not large enough for a decent logo

Hey Dwayne, just give Ric a call, I'm sure he can set you up with a pair. He offers them in all amber, all red or red and amber

Thanks Dirthair. I didn't realize I forgot the loader
It will definitely get a logo. I've already removed the Magom sticker to make room for it

Mario

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Originally Posted by Supermario

Thanks Paul, means a lot to me coming from one of the masters of clean fit and finish
I'm sure this build would have moved along a little quicker if it wasn't for the fact that 80% of the build has been on our small kitchen table which Susan has been nice enough to allow me to pretty much own it since November

So I guess, not bad for a kitchen table build eh?

Mario

Garage build,Basement build or Kitchen build she is top shelf no matter where it was built. Nice clean work and the logo looks perfect.

[dirthalr]

I was thinking, all you need now is to goto vista print and get some S&M Trucking business cards, then go to custom ink and get some t-shirts made. You'd be all set ready to go. Lol.

[Supermario]

Originally Posted by dirthalr

I was thinking, all you need now is to goto vista print and get some S&M Trucking business cards, then go to custom ink and get some t-shirts made. You'd be all set ready to go. Lol.

Lol

That's a not bad idea! A few business cards for a chuckle but I really like the T shirt idea!
I can see it now..... Sue and I at the Indy show running our rigs wearing our S&M Trucking shirts

Mario

[dirthalr]

If you do the tshirt thing get a few extra. I'll trade ya.