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Old 09-21-2013, 06:03 PM
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I have been working on this for a few weeks now. Just getting around to post pictures. I have a King Hauler. Also purchased pretty much every upgrade for it.
I started with a 6" stretch in the frame




Added an aftermarket front axle


I purchased these rear ends off a vendor on ebay


Then of course I had to have some authentic Peterbilt wheels from Steve at IHB


Have a rolling chassis now



Also tried my hand at some body work. I have always like the standup bunk on the Peterbilt. Started cutting styrene and this is what I came up with. I didn't measure for scale, just eyeballed it and looks pretty close to me anyways.....



Still have lots of goodies to put on this build.Thanks for looking......Barry

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Old 09-21-2013, 08:28 PM
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Looking good Barry.Keep up the good work.
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Old 09-21-2013, 09:14 PM
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I really like the looks of those axles. What make are they? Keep up the good work...and the pictures!

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Old 09-21-2013, 09:57 PM
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Nice job! Keep up the good work...
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Old 09-21-2013, 10:15 PM
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I really like the looks of those axles. What make are they? Keep up the good work...and the pictures!

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http://stores.ebay.com.au/RC-Channel...id=p4340.l2563


Thanks for the comments guys
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Old 09-23-2013, 12:24 PM
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nice job on the sleeper!
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Old 09-23-2013, 12:26 PM
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Looks great! Nice job. Can't wait to see colours on it!
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Old 10-12-2013, 09:28 PM
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Wasn't happy with the front axle I had on the truck. Just wasn't tight enough, lots of slop in in it. I ordered an Integy front axle. This is a nice axle. No slop in it.







Had to see how she looks


Made my "whale tail" and put it on


Got to get going on this build. I lose my build site when the holidays start rolling around
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Old 10-12-2013, 09:52 PM
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ya keep going I want to see this bad boy!
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Old 10-12-2013, 10:20 PM
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Great start man. A six inch stretch is a long tractor, good luck running her indoors lol.
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Old 10-12-2013, 11:09 PM
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Yea she is a long one for sure. I have a 49" flat to pull behind it. All told a 5' 4" rig to drive. Our house isn't that big, should make for some real challenge
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