Forum: Welcome New Members
06-09-2013, 11:27 PM
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
06-09-2013, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 157
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
06-08-2013, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 18,185
Re: Globeliner
Here is the first day out on the road. I still need to add a few things but it's coming along nicely. I orderd some Bruder bull dogs for this and my other Mack I'm building. Led's are installed just...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
06-07-2013, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 47
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Re: Globeliner
Good to know...I will see if I can find someone with a spare dog..
The globe cab is a pretty good starting point for an early 80's Coe
The bunk is bigger than most but it still can...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
06-06-2013, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 18,185
Re: Globeliner
Thanks guys...i need to source a small bulldog for the front . Any ideas where to find one?
I made the grill out of stainless strips bent at 90* then drilled holes to hold it together with...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
06-06-2013, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 18,185
Re: Globeliner
Got the pin stripes on and put some of the chrome back on. The grill is temporary. I need to find a more horizontal tube pattern but it will work for now.
Tomorrow I will install the step ladders...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
06-05-2013, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 18,185
Re: Globeliner
Not much of an update but I made some "S" bend grab irons and a grill out of stainless.
The late version of the cruiseliner shared a superliner grill
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Forum: General Discussion
06-02-2013, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 59
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
06-02-2013, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 279
Views: 87,862
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Forum: General Discussion
06-02-2013, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 17,516
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Forum: General Discussion
05-31-2013, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 17,516
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
05-31-2013, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 18,185
Re: Globeliner
Here is the progress on my Mack cruiseliner.
I found some king rails so she is sitting at about 220" with the front axel moved forward.
The cab is ready for pin strips and then chrome. I have...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
05-30-2013, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
05-29-2013, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,350
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
05-27-2013, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 18,185
Re: Globeliner
rear wall lights
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f200/lmackattack/8d9f5923a23d7fb04930b9a8768c4db2_zpsf4c912a2.jpg
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
05-27-2013, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 157
Views: 80,279
Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW. "GETTING THERE"
Looks killer with all those lights...Very nicely done...
Have you thought about changing out the super white led headlights to a yellow glow led...it might make it look more "old school" or are...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
05-27-2013, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 115
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Re: All redone kw kinghauler
I like those fenders...want to make some for my globe but knowing me I would scratch them to **** running in the off road.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
05-27-2013, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 157
Views: 80,279
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
05-27-2013, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 18,185
Re: Globeliner
Here are the trailer lights I installed today.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f200/lmackattack/53b8ba6e0104ba67270fae8555b02451_zps5169c21b.jpg
6 each side and 6 on the rear , I put a servo...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
05-26-2013, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 157
Views: 80,279
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
05-26-2013, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 27,699
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Forum: General Discussion
05-25-2013, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,841
Re: Frame Rails
quick tip is to sponge wash the plastic with soap and water to get all the releasing agent oil off the plastic. may want to scuff the cab with fine scotch brite so the paint can stick better. after...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-25-2013, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,841
Re: Frame Rails
FYI....I just sprayed 2 tamiya Globe cabs last week. I used Tamiya spray paint and was impressed with the results. I had used testor model master spray in the past with not the best results.
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Forum: Mechanical tech
05-24-2013, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 17,490
Re: locked differentials
Its really your call on the 5th wheel placement. the further forward you go the more weight / traction will be up front and you get better backing ability. you however get less clearance between the...
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Forum: Mechanical tech
05-23-2013, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 17,490
Re: locked differentials
Bob tail, no...loaded, slightly.
But a lot of this has to do with the stock 5th wheel mounting location. I have seen many tamiya kits have the 5th wheel centered over the tandems or moved rearward...
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