R.O.G Peterbilt 359 Custom

[BOZ]

Here I will be posting my build of a custom Peterbilt 359 based off of the Revell of Germany kit. I plan on fabricating an air ride front axle, adding custom fenders, and detailing the engine along with a lot of other custom touches. I hope to start on this model towards the middle/end of this week so stay tuned for this build as I will try to provide frequent updates. Questions, comments, and constructive criticisms are greatly appreciated! Attached photos below are my inspiration for the build.

 

Edited December 21, 2024 by BOZ
Last word of title was not capitalized

[Gary Chastain]

Be following along on this build, watching the lowered suspension. 

[BOZ]

13 minutes ago, Gary Chastain said:

Be following along on this build, watching the lowered suspension. 

Thank you, been closely following your resto rod Autocar, super cool truck!

[BK9300]

Fine looking inspiration trucks - looking forward to seeing the modifications in your build!

[BOZ]

10 minutes ago, BK9300 said:

Fine looking inspiration trucks - looking forward to seeing the modifications in your build!

Thank you, fine looking trucks indeed! Great work on that plow truck you’re doing, your scratch building skills are second to none!

[ShakyCraftsman]

I'm in, save me a seat in the fron🧋🍿

Ron G 

[BOZ]

12 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

I'm in, save me a seat in the fron🧋🍿

Ron G 

Thanks for following along Ron!

[Biggu]

Oh my …. That top pic makes my eyes water. I would give my left arm to drive that one …. My most favourite truck ever, I will be following along and watching very closely for more ideas and inspiration. This has potential to be a show stopper. 

[BOZ]

11 minutes ago, Biggu said:

Oh my …. That top pic makes my eyes water. I would give my left arm to drive that one …. My most favourite truck ever, I will be following along and watching very closely for more ideas and inspiration. This has potential to be a show stopper. 

Thank you, I hope to get the look of that top 359 but also make it a unique build. I sure hope for it to be a show stopper!

[BOZ]

Anyone have an air line diagram for a Peterbilt 359 by chance? Looking to start detailing on the frame soon.

Edited December 26, 2024 by BOZ
Correction

[Jürgen M.]

Wow, we're in to a great build it seems! I'll be watching!

Do they actually haul freight across the country with such lowered trucks? I thought they were just show trucks or are they levelable?

[BOZ]

4 hours ago, Jürgen M. said:

Wow, we're in to a great build it seems! I'll be watching!

Do they actually haul freight across the country with such lowered trucks? I thought they were just show trucks or are they levelable?

Yes some of them actually do haul freight! The airbags on the axles can be aired up to increase the ride height. Air can be let out of the bags to achieve a “slammed” look.

[trick my mixer]

count me in on this. Reservations?

[Jürgen M.]

Cool! Didn't know that! Thanks for explaining! 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey BOZ

What does R.O.G. stand for?

Ron G 

[BOZ]

23 minutes ago, trick my mixer said:

count me in on this. Reservations?

Thanks for following along!

[BOZ]

7 minutes ago, Jürgen M. said:

Cool! Didn't know that! Thanks for explaining! 

My pleasure

[blackbeard]

it stands for revell of germany 

[BOZ]

6 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

Hey BOZ

What does R.O.G. stand for?

Ron G 

Revell of Germany, I specified in the title because Revell as a whole actually makes two Peterbilt 359 kits: the level 5 from Revell of Germany which I am assembling, and the snap tite 359 kit made by Revell of America I believe 

R.O.G Kit

Snap Tite Kit

[ShakyCraftsman]

9 minutes ago, blackbeard said:

it stands for revell of germany 

👍

[blackbeard]

ROG stands for running on gas

[Jürgen M.]

Or for "Right On Guys"! 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Or RONS a OLD GUY

😆😅🤣😂

Ron G 

[BOZ]

Air ride front axle is complete! I’ll plumb the air bags and brakes once I start plumbing the rest of the frame. The new leaf springs are made out of strip styrene, airbags are from Iceman Collections, and I used the existing kit shocks

 

Edited December 26, 2024 by BOZ
Wrong picture

[BK9300]

Front suspension looking good!  I'm going to have to try that in a future build.