Pete 379 Heavy Haul
 

All right you characters, the sole purpose of this thread is to put the rumors to rest that I don't build anything! :D HAHA! Its been a while since I hit the "new thread" button in this forum. I had a guy ask me to build a replica of the truck he drives daily, a three axle daycab Pete 379. I had a lot of help and parts from guys like Steve, Keith & Exclusive RC. Appreciate the assistance to help put this build together.

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Re: Pete 379 Heavy Haul
 

Amazing bud. Best one yet. Blown away how it looks so neat and tidy underneath. I never could take the time to do that on my rigs. Two thumbs up!!!

Re: Pete 379 Heavy Haul
 

Very Nice a lot of equipment in a small cab... Question did you use 1/2 round for the trim on the back window??

Wayne

Re: Pete 379 Heavy Haul
 

sweet truck!! all I seen you do at the mack show was take pics. building trucks
is more fun then shooting them

Re: Pete 379 Heavy Haul
 

very nice Rod this truck makes me wana like petes again :eek:

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Nice looking rig!

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Looks very nice. Like the fact that you fitted sound and lights!

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Great job Rod!

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Perfection!

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Nice clean truck!

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As a newcomer to this hobby, the craftsmanship on display in this thread is both humbling and inspiring.

Re: Pete 379 Heavy Haul
 

Looks like a perfect work truck, You nailed it. Looks spotless

Re: Pete 379 Heavy Haul
 

Another nice tidy truck, you got to love this forum and the talented builders on it..........
Where did you get the antenna thats on the back of the cab ?

Cheers Tracy

Re: Pete 379 Heavy Haul
 

Excellent, came out perfect Rod. Clean, precise and awesome paint. Nicely done.

Re: Pete 379 Heavy Haul
 

Thanks for all the comments everyone! It has been a fun build.


I modified a PMD/Wedico mirror antenna buy cutting the one end of the T off and using a 2mm screw to mount it.

Re: Pete 379 Heavy Haul
 

Looks great Rod. I feel yah on the new thread comment, ****, I it's been years since I've hit "Post quick reply" lol.

Re: Pete 379 Heavy Haul
 

Sharp looking truck. I like where you hid the mfu control box. Is it held in place by that zip tie I noticed in the front? That battery tray is a nice touch also.

Re: Pete 379 Heavy Haul
 

Wow! I haven't been on the forums in awhile and I gotta say this build is killer!

One sweet work truck Rod! Awesome job!

-Alex

Re: Pete 379 Heavy Haul
 

That truck is so sweet!! very detailed i love it.

Re: Pete 379 Heavy Haul
 

rod,
great build. At first look I thought it was a Dcp model looks very scale. Nice to see you building again, your white Pete was the truck that got me started me in the hobby. I am building a short wheel base Peterbilt for my daughter and when she saw yours, she really like it.

Re: Pete 379 Heavy Haul
 

Thanks a ton guys! Appreciate the comments, it keeps me motivated!

Another bit of good news, the truck arrived safely in California!!! Thankfully!!!

Re: Pete 379 Heavy Haul
 

That's one slick looking truck there.It always feel great when your package arrives in one piece.I bet its Christmas all over for him☆☆☆.

Ed

Re: Pete 379 Heavy Haul
 

Nice job Rod! nice and clean under that day cab, space is always an issue. I like that over motor shroud/batter mount, great idea.....I think i'll steal that one, thanks.

Re: Pete 379 Heavy Haul
 

it came out excellent Rod, boy I love those petes especially one that is WELL EXECUTED 2 thumbs up bro, keep em coming!

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Now that is scale!

Re: Pete 379 Heavy Haul
 

Had to come back and look at this rig again, your body work is good. Very beautiful Peterbilt and it doesn't get any better than Red.