ShakyCraftsman Posted January 2 Author Posted January 2 (edited) Hey all A little update today. I stripped the chrome off of the fuel tanks and lubrafiner. This view shows the CTM PE tank straps temperaly attached. I took a black sharpie and colored the cast on straps to look like rubber inserts. This view shows that I have removed the cast on lines and drilled out the two fittings to accept new lines. This view shows the lubrafiner. I added two pieces of brass wire to the bottom so I can attach lines to them. I drilled out the top for a line. Okay, that's all there is. Ron G This view shows the rear kit brake chamber. I modified it so I have a place attach the brake lines. OH, and I cut the caging bolt off.This view shows the front brake chamber. I modified it so I can attach the air line to it. Edited January 2 by ShakyCraftsman 3
ShakyCraftsman Posted January 2 Author Posted January 2 6 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said: Hey all A little update today. I stripped the chrome off of the fuel tanks and lubrafiner. This view shows the CTM PE tank straps temperaly attached. I took a black sharpie and colored the cast on straps to look like rubber inserts. This view shows that I have removed the cast on lines and drilled out the two fittings to accept new lines. This view shows the lubrafiner. I added two pieces of brass wire to the bottom so I can attach lines to them. I drilled out the top for a line. Okay, that's all there is. Ron G Thanks Jeff 1
Pete68 Posted January 2 Posted January 2 3 hours ago, ShakyCraftsman said: OH, and I cut the caging bolt off. Put it in your tool box you never know when you will need it I always cared lots of extras 😂 1 2
ShakyCraftsman Posted January 5 Author Posted January 5 (edited) Hey guys A little more done on the "BS" Peterbilt. I have the lift Axle in place. View from the top looking down. View from the bottom looking up. You can see the brake chambers and where the air lines will attach. I stole these from my other Revell Peterbilt 359 kit. I will replace them when the ones from RoninUtah get here. View looking forward of the lift axle. View looking to the rear of the lift axle. This view shows the lift axle wheels and tires. These are temporary. They are 22.5's and I have 20.0" wheels and tires coming from Paul at ST Supply. Ron G Edited January 5 by ShakyCraftsman 2
Gary Chastain Posted January 5 Posted January 5 Like where this is going. Will your lift axle be posed in an up or down position? 1
ShakyCraftsman Posted January 5 Author Posted January 5 3 minutes ago, Gary Chastain said: Like where this is going. Will your lift axle be posed in an up or down position? Up 2
ShakyCraftsman Posted January 5 Author Posted January 5 (edited) Hey all Okay, I have the front axle mounted. This view shows the front axle mounted with the front tires in place. The tires are from Jamie at Mo'luminum. They are Bridgestone M844 425/85R 22.5. This view shows the front axle turned right. This view shows the front axle turned left. Side view of the front axle. These are the front tires and wheels. Wheels are from Paul at ST Supply. They are 5 hole Budds that I modified into wide float rims. That's it for now be back with more updates soon. Ron G Edited January 5 by ShakyCraftsman 4
gotnitro? Posted January 6 Posted January 6 Good looking tires right there ! Where did you get your Hendrickson lift axle from ? Sounds like both our orders left Paul's at the same time, mine got snowed in in Syracuse after our last batch of weather. I'm about 45 minutes south, and barely a dusting..they had several feet over the wknd 1
ShakyCraftsman Posted January 6 Author Posted January 6 7 hours ago, gotnitro? said: Good looking tires right there ! Where did you get your Hendrickson lift axle from ? Sounds like both our orders left Paul's at the same time, mine got snowed in in Syracuse after our last batch of weather. I'm about 45 minutes south, and barely a dusting..they had several feet over the wknd Hey Nitro The lift axle is from KFS VIA Paul at ST Supply. Ron G 1 1
ShakyCraftsman Posted January 8 Author Posted January 8 (edited) Hey all Just a mock-up picture. I have all the axles mounted along with all the brake chambers. This view shows all three wheel types used. The lift axle ones aren't the final ones, there in the mail from Paul at ST Supply. Ron G Edited January 8 by ShakyCraftsman 3
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