Jonj238 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 The first time I ever saw one of these trucks, was a FedEx truck driving down main street in our town. I looked them up and it turns out they are called expedite trucks. They are usually driven by teams, and are used to haul freight that has to get somewhere quickly. I thought they were neat looking, and thought I would try to build one of my own. So I dug around in my stash of trucks and came up with this combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonj238 Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 With the Kenworth model fighting me every step of the way, I got this far. I wanted to paint the cab and sleeper as one unit, but I couldn't figure out how to put the top on the sleeper but still be able to paint the interior and put in the windows after the exterior was done. Then after staring at it for months the solution came to me. Leave the floor out of the sleeper, stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonj238 Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 So here is where I am today. Time to do a cut and splice of the frame. I will try to do regular updates on this as I get things done. After careful and repeated measuring, it looks like the frame will be this much longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Great looking project to start with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Hot shots as we call them on the road. Drove a local one fun trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Very interesting build , looks like you beat the KW into submission, nice job I work in automotive supplier facility and we constantly have expedited trucks taking products to plants . There's a cool looking truck w a lion on the side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 That should be interesting custom build. Looking at the 1:1 photos at the top, does anybody know what is installed inside the rear wheel? Weird wheel cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 (edited) On the rear wheel is just a lightweight Aero cover. Supposed to help with fuel efficiency but more for looks and to waste your money on. Edited March 18, 2020 by Vince66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 21 hours ago, Vince66 said: On the rear wheel is just a lightweight Aero cover. Supposed to help with fuel efficiency but more for looks and to waste your money on. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermann Kersten Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Great subject and the first steps looks good. I saw a couple of them on pictures and saved them, these were mainly the Fed Ex trucks and looked very cool. Here in Europe we don't have that type of truck, that's why it gets my attention, and if we need a quick delivery over here, the driver just put the pedal to the metal.? As far as i can see, your truck gets 2 rear axles what looks, in my opinion, more cool then a single one. Have fun with this build and i will follow your progress. Hermann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 This is a cool project and I look forward to your progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Another interesting and unique project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonj238 Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 Just a quick update. I cut and spliced the frame. I have some prettying up to do, but the joint is pretty strong.Measure 63 times, cut once. Next I built the box. At this stage, you get a good idea on how the project "should" look when finished. I was unsure about the dual rear wheels, but I have decided to keep them. As one comment stated, I think they look cool. My next update won't be very exciting, I plan on finishing up the motor and frame, or close to finished anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Awesome job .!!! You really have a good looking project going on . Those KW cabs really have potential if you get them straight, which you certainly did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermann Kersten Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 (edited) Nice progress!! For the nice atmosphere, I hope you don't mind otherwise i will delete it, a picture of a dual rear, from a sales site for expedite trucks, Maybe a nice site for some info and some details. Source; Expeditors for sale Hermann. Edited March 22, 2020 by Hermann Kersten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 On 3/22/2020 at 3:10 PM, Jonj238 said: Just a quick update. I cut and spliced the frame. I have some prettying up to do, but the joint is pretty strong.Measure 63 times, cut once. Looks great!! I might have to try your approach. I usually measure once and cut 63 times.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonj238 Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 Quick update. Engine and frame painted. Moving to painting ther outside of the truck soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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