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Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by kustom, Sep 7, 2010.

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  1. Sep 7, 2010 #1
    kustom

    kustom Light Load Member

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    Here are some pictures of the different stages in the building of the truck.

    PIC 1: THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE RTLO-22918B TRANSMISSION ALMOST FINISHED.

    PIC 2: HERE'S A SHOT OF THE FRAME MOUNTS WE BUILT.

    PIC 3: A SIDE SHOT OF THE ENGINE. IN THE MIDDLE OF CONVERTING FROM JWAC TO ATAAC.

    PIC 4: HERE'S A OVERALL PICTURE THAT GIVES YOU AN IDEA OF THE OVERALL FITMENT OF THE ENGINE.

    PIC 5: PASS. SIDE PICTURE OF THE FINISHED EXHAUST. JUST STARTING THE PLUMBING FOR THE HEATER.

    PIC 6: READY TO RUN!

    PIC 7: TOP OF THE ENGINE SHOWING THE ATAAC PIPES.

    PIC 8: THIS IS A FINISHED PICTURE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

    PIC 9: THIS IS A FINISHED PICTURE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

    PIC 10: OVERALL, IT CAME OUT PRETTY CLEAN I THINK.
     

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    kustom, Sep 7, 2010
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    lego1970 and RW. Thank this.
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  3. Sep 7, 2010 #2
    Captain Canuck

    Captain Canuck "Captain of the Ship"

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    I've always wanted an invisible truck.
     
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  4. Sep 7, 2010 #3
    lego1970

    lego1970 Medium Load Member

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    That's beautiful. Love your post.
     
    lego1970, Sep 7, 2010
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  5. Sep 7, 2010 #4
    king Q

    king Q Road Train Member

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    Ive alway day dreamed about doing something like that. I know I don't have the required discipline though.Nice job.
     
    king Q, Sep 7, 2010
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  7. Sep 7, 2010 #5
    Bent Wrench

    Bent Wrench Medium Load Member

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    What is the plumbers nightmare in #8 & #10?

    Nice truck!
     
    Bent Wrench, Sep 7, 2010
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  8. Sep 7, 2010 #6
    kustom

    kustom Light Load Member

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    Those are stainless manifolds we built. The easiest way i know how to describe the concept behind building manifolds is think of a panel box inside a house. Thanks for the compliments.
     
    kustom, Sep 7, 2010
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  9. Sep 7, 2010 #7
    T800

    T800 Light Load Member

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    Nice work. what a beauty. Thank you for sharing you pictures.
     
    T800, Sep 7, 2010
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  10. Sep 7, 2010 #8
    bowtie_guy

    bowtie_guy Light Load Member

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    Ever nice!!! Care to share any specs? Like how much power do you figure she has?
     
    bowtie_guy, Sep 7, 2010
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  11. Sep 7, 2010 #9
    Bent Wrench

    Bent Wrench Medium Load Member

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    Water for auxiliary coolers? WTF?

    Bleeding of excess boost pressure for stack flame throwers? :biggrin_25522:
     
    Bent Wrench, Sep 7, 2010
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  12. Sep 7, 2010 #10
    MassHole

    MassHole Medium Load Member

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    wow what a beautiful looking truck, nice work
     
    MassHole, Sep 7, 2010
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