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Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by AModelCat, Oct 26, 2015.

  1. tommymonza

    tommymonza Road Train Member

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    The problem with stainless is it so soft with all the nickel in it,and the cheap Chinese crap we are stuck with not only is soft but rusts also.
     
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  3. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    I might just say screw the show truck quality for now. Slap 6 pistons in the block, repair the engine oil leaks, fix the back of the cab and start putting it back together. Once its mobile under its own power I can gradually add the paint, lights, chrome and interior as I go. At least I can get it on the road and have some fun with it then.
     
  4. magoo68

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  5. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Found myself back on track. Welded up a beefy lift lug for the top of the transmission. Bolts on in place of the shift tower. Gonna give the Kitty a bath and hopefully get it indoors. Hoping we'll get the head off sometime this weekend.
     
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  6. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Not super pretty but I was also burning 10 year old 7018 I had kicking around. 20181011_133034.jpg
     
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  7. Jazz1

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    The passion is in the build. Once completed you’ll drive the KW around a bit and the novelty will wear off as soon as you drag home a vintage COE and start all over again
     
  8. Jazz1

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    29DC8F19-B353-4CC5-AAAE-6A7A67D52157.jpeg CF0AC2A4-9B5A-469F-9E47-17393939E2D7.jpeg B272B971-890A-4B25-B078-FC4A022CE07B.jpeg BBF213B6-BB81-4AC3-8FBD-858E93502506.jpeg My first project rarely saw the road once completed and I had driven it for 18 years. Sold it soon as next project came home
     
  9. AModelCat

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    Got the engine and the rest of my frame steamed off. Just gotta get it indoors and we can start the rip and tear.
     
  10. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Clutch doesn't look bad either. No worn or busted springs and plenty of lining left. Flywheel is hardly worn. More than likely just needs to be resurfaced. Pilot bearing may as well be called a pilot bushing. Seized up pretty bad. 20181012_134930.jpg
     
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  11. Blackshack46

    Blackshack46 Road Train Member

    Are the bungies holding it up? o_O
     
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