Peterbilt 281
 

Hello all,

i have started to build an american style truck and it can only be an Oldtimer. Therefore i have choiced a truck from the 50ies, Peterbilt 281, the same i have watched in the movie Duel.

Components are 2 old driven axles from Wedico, front axle from Robbe and gearbox from Veroma. The other parts will be selfmade.



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Re: Peterbilt 281
 

Hello all,

next parts:

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Hello all,

next parts:

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Re: Peterbilt 281
 

OOOOHHHH im watchin this one!!!

Re: Peterbilt 281
 

Hello all,

the driven axles:

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Thanks Chris

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Hello all,

i must rebuild the side parts of the fenders new, because they were not correct. All the parts are in aluminum, screwed and glued

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Re: Peterbilt 281
 

looks great Wolfgang - Oldies pete - I like your style :)

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you sir are a magician with your sheet metal skills. love to watch you work.....
louie

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You are off to a great start, Wolfgang! Making everything out of aluminum is quite ambitious, but I like that you are doing things that way.

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Very cool....I like how you are Building your own leaf springs....can you give me some details...I would like to make my own for my trucks as the stock springs are very soft....

Re: Peterbilt 281
 

Hello all,

thanks for compliments, i will try my best

Re: Peterbilt 281
 

Hello Lmackattack,

6mm, perfect width for this scale

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Hello all,

to rise the cab, on both sides and able to open. This is a perfect place for switching battery or charging socket.

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I have used lumber strapping but never thought to use that! My aunt and uncle have a landscaping business...I guess I will be asking them to keep their broken lawn rakes for me!

Thanks for the great idea and for sharing pics of your progress!

Reg

Re: Peterbilt 281
 

No Problem, Reg

therefore exists a forum like this

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hmmmm I may have to go buy a rake now...... awesome idea.
Loving the battery box

Re: Peterbilt 281
 

Hello all,

the other side of the stairs, i must build the part a Little more widther, because at the 1955 Pete they are the same width as the fenders. There are a lot of differences between the original 1955 model and the existing 1960 Pete.



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Re: Peterbilt 281
 

Hello all,

i have found a pic and i think this must be from the real truck (damaged at the end of movie), in difference to the survived truck, the stairs has the same width like the fenders and the upper side of the frame behind the cab is closed

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Re: Peterbilt 281
 

Hello all,

fuel tank made in copper sheet (not ready)


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