Ford Aeromax king sleeper made in France
 

Hello Guys ,

I built a new king cab ...

start with the frame (33.40 inches)
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/9679/photo0233jf.jpg
http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/2096/photo0234g.jpg

mounting rolling trains
http://img862.imageshack.us/img862/2877/photo0235s.jpg
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/4748/photo0238e.jpg
http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/1857/photo0239w.jpg
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/5060/photo0240k.jpg

bought a cab used to a friend .
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/5205/495953imgp1708.jpg


Before jetting Acetone , making sleeper:
http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/517...aeromax011.jpg

Making bull bar
http://img807.imageshack.us/img807/1819/photo0095f.jpg

after glazers, sanding and first coat of primer
http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/8065/photo0130xl.jpg

first test on the frame
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/1375/photo0241xb.jpg

I bought on ebay a CAT C15
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/5504/photo0266cj.jpg

modification of the frame and radiator manufacturing
http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/2198/photo0271l.jpg

Mise en place du CAT C15 :
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/9117/photo0272u.jpg
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/359/photo0273fu.jpg
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/6385/photo0270n.jpg
http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/8431/photo0274o.jpg

First test with the cab , I'll have to modify the firewall :lol:
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/392/photo0269gw.jpg

manufacture of the aluminum platform
http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/8494/photo0286f.jpg
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/2234/photo0284n.jpg
http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/5513/photo0285ye.jpg

also cut the hood
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/7545/photo0279u.jpg
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/884/photo0278b.jpg

I attach the hood with the bumper with 2 aluminum rods
http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/7574/photo0291v.jpg
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/5911/photo0292h.jpg

I modifie the original side panels of the Ford, here is a view after the first cutting each side
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/1346/photo0295f.jpg
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/7263/photo0296f.jpg

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I built the new tank ;
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/5350/photo0297f.jpg

After , 2 coat of primer , i attach to the frame :
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/7866/photo0306w.jpg

at scale 1, they would 216 gallons:
http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/7281/photo0307.jpg


After , 2 coat of primer frame:
http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/2279/photo0352o.jpg

after 2 layers of brown on the frame,the gearbox and the bull bar :
http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/5553/photo0353z.jpg

I begin to paint the body parts:
http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/9418/photo0354q.jpg
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/9917/photo0356q.jpg
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/790/photo0355o.jpg

setting up the floor :
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/3982/photo0362u.jpg

body once painted
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/683/photo0380d.jpg

this truck will transport my Ford Aerodrift as I have built the trailer:
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/8527/photo0378r.jpg
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2765/photo0381ai.jpg

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a new rear bumper building:

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/1151/photo0428p.jpg
http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/2034/photo0429r.jpg

Here are my exhaust build and windshield visor aluminum
:
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/3015/photo0502.jpg

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/6...ephoto0730.jpg

After painting the exhaust and aluminum cover frame manufacter by Ultimetal'Art :
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/4511/photo0793q.jpg
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/7022/photo0792z.jpg

Painting evolution :
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/3834/photo0800p.jpg
http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/2200/photo0797l.jpg
http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/3144/photo0799q.jpg

To be continued .............

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Very impressive. I like the paint schema’s

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Very cool, love the paint.:D:D:D What can I say? Another fantastic rig.:):cool::D;)

Big John

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Great build Love this one too!

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Super clean build!....I really like the idea with the sleeper and the colors are sweet ! The painted stacks are a real nice touch....

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Thanks all .....

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Behold, the future trailer that carries the Ford aerodrift :

http://imageshack.us/a/img39/2873/photo0834.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img43/5150/photo0836h.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img259/37/photo0832.jpg

zincou

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loved your last trailer. learned a lot from that build cant wait to see this one. will be tuned in to this one.

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one of the nicest builds ive seen great rig you perfected the stretch sleeper look in my book. doesnt look big and bulky looks perfect. bull guard is very nice bilt into bumper and the color scheme is wicked. still cant get over your pipes just awesome.

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Cant wait to see this trailer!!!

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hello,
I just finished laying the stickers .here it is with its carrying case. They are prepared for the 24 Hours of Le Mans race truck meeting this weekend:

http://imageshack.us/a/img255/4797/3...1685625618.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img580/3138/4...2855745666.jpg

go, I start building the trailer , this is what it will look like:

http://imageshack.us/a/img404/8983/photo0886b.jpg

manufacture of aluminum-panel floor:
http://imageshack.us/a/img189/8965/photo0868pn.jpg

frame construction:
http://imageshack.us/a/img521/6472/photo0881i.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img440/9126/photo0882.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img138/9263/photo0883g.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img809/5479/photo0884a.jpg

Construction of side panels in alu-panel :
http://imageshack.us/a/img560/5211/photo0890v.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img141/300/photo0891c.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img543/3249/photo0892x.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img827/9747/photo0893f.jpg

Following later ....

Have a nice day

Zincou

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Im liking that trailer!!

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Wow! Great looking Truck, how did you make the stretched skirts on the bottom?

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Oh, I think I see how now upon looking closer, 2 sets right? LOL

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Hello , i built one right and one left ...

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I love your creativity and your level of craftsmanship is impressive.

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Thank you, for the compliment, the other projects among which Volvo VN780 and Peterbilt 351 are soon going to begin....

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I love the color choice and it is surely a one of a kind.