Bill Signs Peterbilt Custom

[Chris guthro]

Here is my newest project after putting down the models for well over a year! But im now back in the swig of things. Heres my bill signs pete i extended the frame on! Im buildig it to go with a revell flat deck trailer i plan on buying! Im thinking maybe a black and maroon two tone on this one! Full size

[dee]

nice start !

[kilrathy10]

Looking good....I don't think I've seen a thread on a Bill Signs, yet....Been wondering what this rig might entail...Looks great, so far....Keep 'em comin'...

[Chris guthro]

thanks guys! does anyone kno what exactly the unit behind the cab is? is it hydraulic or air?

[blue logger]

ur off 2 a great start buddy!! keep up the great work ..i happen to see ur from nova Scotia ? what part ?

[Chris guthro]

Thanks! Im from Antigonish! i work at scotia deisel services if tha rings a bell! My next project i hope is to pick up a AMT White Western Star!

[bandit1]

does anyone kno what exactly the unit behind the cab is? is it hydraulic or air?

IDK?...But im suprised tim aint seen this yet!....He is the go to guy for anything "Peterbilt"!

[Old Albion]

The units behind the cab are either, both Luberfiners or ones a luberfiner and the other a power steering reservoir.

[Chris guthro]

So would i be able to frame mount the luberfiner and and put the battery box under the cab? Imbtrying to be able to use the kits straight pipe but that would require me to leave the tanks as is

[Old Albion]

Chris,

You can do what ever you want!! It's your build. The battery box step was typically installed under the drivers side cab door. If a luberfiner was fitted it may well have been installed between the battery box and the cab extension skirt. If this is the case the battery box would have been mounted as far back as practically possible without fouling on the exhaust. There were of course other places to install the luberfiner. Have a good look through Hanks truck pictures and Tim's web site to get some ideas.

Hope this helps.

[Chris guthro]

Well heres my new headache rack i peiced together so i coupd save my straight pipes! It should look okay with a bit of details added to it like handles and maye locks and chains. . .

[bandit1]

Well heres my new headache rack i peiced together so i coupd save my straight pipes! It should look okay with a bit of details added to it like handles and maye locks and chains. .

Nice!...Is that an old batter box?

[Chris guthro]

Its the one from the kit with the liberfiner. I just cut them off an it allowed me to use the straigt pipes

[Chris guthro]

just a little update! nothing to major still checking ut how im laying everythng out on the frame

[BigBad]

Looks good with a long frame.

[Chris guthro]

Thanks! i like it alot more with the longer frame, makes it look tougher

heres an update on my peterbilt, got my rear flaps fixed up and modified the light setup on my headache rack! I picked the colors out, their model master metallic brown fenders roof top and frame and an ivory cab and hood! ill post pics when i paint the frame

[kilrathy10]

Looking really good....Can't wait to see more...

[Chris guthro]

Got most of the frame ready for paint now! Assembled everything thats getting painted chassis color first. The interior im thinking about swapping the seats from an amt caddilac escalade, te seats are a noce modern set of high back buckets!

[Chris guthro]

Heres my frame and most of the chrome assembled! Frame paint is Duplicolor Torreader ford red! Ive got model master Ivory colored paint ill paint the cab and hood with the red fenders and roof top!

[Roadracer]

Very Nice!! I'm Loving this nice work!!

[marcay]

hi Chris

this model is a legend in Europe and is very expensive

I follow your job

I like your "new custom" color, it's very nice

Edited February 23, 2013 by marcay

[Chris guthro]

Its an older ford color! Thanks for the compliments guys! It means alot! I know my builds arent the highest quality but i started to slow down alot and take my time!