Custom Kenworth

[dabears]

Originally Posted by 1985 kenworth

trailer looks fantastic and the grille on your globe looks cool ,is that one of russ's grilles?

Thank you! And yep that's one from Russ! I'm going to repaint it though the shade coherence is killing me

[Dairyland Trucker]

any new updates?

[dabears]

Well the driver changed jobs from hauling dirt to other stuff so the wet kit came off and i made some new tank straps from some of Brians stainless straps (which by the way Brian please make more i need some.... HINT HINT) and got the tanks mounted to where they should sit under the sleeper. I repolished the rear deck plates but am just going to cut new ones as the main one still has the hole from the old 5th wheel release. I made a new release so i dont need the hole anymore... Started to look further into the mounts for the fenders and i think i have it figure out pretty good so hopefully tomorrow i can make those mounts. I did manage to do a quick mock up tonight with the tanks mounted.. now i still need to attatch the visor, remake the deck plates, mount russ's "sliding 5th wheel mounts" and mount the fenders. Then i can final wire the cab seal her up and she's done. Hopefully only a couple more days till completion (all depends how late i get stuck at work) Heres a few mock up pics





Thanks for looking... Maybe a nice lowboy would look good behind her, or a flatbed even?...... inputs??

[Kaf343]

Looking good Aaron, I'm thinking a nice spread axle flat bed would fit the bill.

[Dairyland Trucker]

I think that would look excellent with a spread axle flatbed Aaron!!!

[Trucker_Jo]

This truck is great! I think a soft side with flex and spread axle with boxes would look pretty killer!

Jarrett

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Looks great Aaron nice touch on the mod on the stock air cleaners it makes them look much better.. I say grain trailer or step deck loaded with hay..

[speedy8305]

The truck looks killer I think it would look good with a mac end dump smooth side

[Dairyland Trucker]

Have you gotten anymore recent updates on the KW yet can't wait to see more great build so far.

[Grainfarmer]

Very nice!....Both, Trailer and tractor...

[dabears]

Originally Posted by Kaf343

Looking good Aaron, I'm thinking a nice spread axle flat bed would fit the bill.

I think your right!! That would look killer

Originally Posted by Dairyland Trucker

I think that would look excellent with a spread axle flatbed Aaron!!!

I agree!!

Originally Posted by Trucker_Jo

This truck is great! I think a soft side with flex and spread axle with boxes would look pretty killer!

Jarrett

yea i just might have to make one!

Originally Posted by Tamiya Cowboy

Looks great Aaron nice touch on the mod on the stock air cleaners it makes them look much better.. I say grain trailer or step deck loaded with hay..

Thanks! Hmmm grain trailer would be nice!! maybe a bull wagon too ?

Originally Posted by speedy8305

The truck looks killer I think it would look good with a mac end dump smooth side

Yea it looks good with a dump but decieded not to do a dump with it.

Originally Posted by Dairyland Trucker

Have you gotten anymore recent updates on the KW yet can't wait to see more great build so far.

yep its almost done!!! Been working on it all day! another night or two and should be complete!! minus the trailer........

Originally Posted by Grainfarmer

Very nice!....Both, Trailer and tractor...

Thanks!!

[chaseracer]

Beautiful builds!!!!

[dabears]

Well got some more done on the truck its just about done minus a few adjustments, and mounting the new stacks after i make relocation brakets..... So heres what its looking like

Lets start with all those wires, made a mount for the MFU


Came up with a way to mount the switches for the bumper and the MFU


Heres the control board for the bumper all nice and mounted in the roof of the sleeper




OK OK heres how she's looking



I think a set of these should do the trick, just gotta make new mounts






YEP has a full interior!!



Have a few more little things to do and its finally Done!!! What do you think?

[Northern Farmer]

Originally Posted by dabears

Did you make the trim pieces under the headlights yourself or you can buy them ?

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Aaron that really looks great very nice work..

[Kaf343]

Looking good Aaron, nice job on the interior and MFU mount.

[Supermario]

You definitely did a great job on this build Aaron. I love the fact you were able to keep a detailed cab. Must be all that experience and knowledge of cab overs to be able to get it all into the sleeper
Love the pics, great work.

Mario

[heavy_duty]

Aaron,I thought this truck was bad at our last show.But you keep on making this truck sicker and sicker.This is off the chain.

Ed

[Diesel Demond]

Thats one fancy truck! I also agree with paul nice touch on stock air cleaners. That shutter grill looks great, and great looking detail on interior.

[TRUCKMAKER]

Trucks looking good Aaron, I like the color scheme. What kind of wagon you going to pull?