leafsprings Posted June 6, 2020 Posted June 6, 2020 This build will be a companion to my 1966 Peterbilt cabover. It will be a typical period west coast 2 axle narrow nose. I will be using parts from 3 kits and several aftermarket suppliers. The Pacemaker for the frame, the California Hauler for the cab, and White Freightliner SD for the 250 Cummins and Rockwell R 170 with springs suspension. Narrow nose 281 conversion from AITM, wheels will be from Keystone and Moluminum, tires from Double Take. Yes, builds start to get expensive, but, they would be impossible without the recent affordable re issues and the aftermarket support.
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 6, 2020 Posted June 6, 2020 Looks like a cool project! I just realized the other day that I haven't built a Peterbilt in almost 20 years, and was considering starting a 358 project. I think you may have just inspired me to do just that. Looking forward to seeing more!
leafsprings Posted June 6, 2020 Author Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) Rear spring suspension from the WF SD mounts easily on Pacemaker's clean frame, the conventional frame has a molded in leafs and brackets, ugh. Edited June 7, 2020 by leafsprings
leafsprings Posted June 10, 2020 Author Posted June 10, 2020 Beginning to come together after a little paint.
Vince66 Posted June 12, 2020 Posted June 12, 2020 Would like to build one in HO 1/87 scale. How wide is the hood at the cab and again at the radiator. If I may ask in scale measurements. As I have an ho scale ruler. Thanks and great looking build so far
leafsprings Posted June 14, 2020 Author Posted June 14, 2020 On 6/11/2020 at 8:58 PM, Vince66 said: How wide is the hood at the cab and again at the radiator. If I may ask in scale measurements. Here are the measurements, not sure how to convert 1/25 to 1/87
leafsprings Posted June 14, 2020 Author Posted June 14, 2020 (edited) Thanks for the positive comments, here is another shot of the giant R 170 single drive rear axle ( correct for this application ), much larger than the axle found in most, if not all, AMT tandems. Edited June 15, 2020 by leafsprings
Vince66 Posted June 16, 2020 Posted June 16, 2020 Thanks for the measurements. Looks like it's coming along great On 6/14/2020 at 9:28 AM, leafsprings said: Here are the measurements, not sure how to convert 1/25 to 1/87 On 6/14/2020 at 9:29 AM, leafsprings said: Thanks for the positive comments, here is another shot of the giant R 170 single drive rear axle ( correct for this application ), much larger than the axle found in most, if not all, AMT tandems. Thanks for the measurements. Looks like it's coming along very nicely.
Repstock Posted June 16, 2020 Posted June 16, 2020 34 minutes ago, Vince66 said: Here are the measurements, not sure how to convert 1/25 to 1/87 Multiply measurement by 25 to restore it to 1:1 measurement, then divide by 87.
Vince66 Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 20 hours ago, Repstock said: Multiply measurement by 25 to restore it to 1:1 measurement, then divide by 87. Great thanks
leafsprings Posted July 4, 2020 Author Posted July 4, 2020 Out of the paint booth! Testors 1847 Bronze.
CRUSADER2 Posted July 12, 2020 Posted July 12, 2020 Great work so far!! love the colour scheme on this interesting build.
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted July 25, 2020 Posted July 25, 2020 Looks great so far! You've captured the vintage look! Great work!
leafsprings Posted August 2, 2020 Author Posted August 2, 2020 Getting closer, a few more additions to the cab
Mopar - D Posted August 2, 2020 Posted August 2, 2020 Great progress do you have a trailer to go with it?
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