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Ben Gifford (Bimmerben)

Pete 352

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April 11, 2022
Left rail has been cleaned and filed straight. Right rail is directly from the box.
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April 11, 2022
Top crossmember has been cleaned and filed straight. Bottom crossmember is directly from the box.
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April 11, 2022
Top crossmember has been cleaned and filed straight. Bottom crossmember is directly from the box.
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April 11, 2022
The left rail has been cleaned and filed straight. The right rail is directly from the box. Note how the unfinished rail does not sit level on the blocks, this will certainly affect the overall outcome of the build.
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April 11, 2022
Left rail has been cleaned and filed straight. Right rail is directly from the box.
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April 11, 2022
While the glue dries, the frame is placed in my home devised "fixture" to hold it straight and true.
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April 11, 2022
The Detroit Diesel 8V71N engine primed and ready for final color.
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April 11, 2022
Checking the lateral square
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April 11, 2022
The Detroit Diesel 8V71N engine primed and ready for final color.
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April 11, 2022
Chassis assembled with the front suspension installed. I used parts bin brake drums on the front axle.
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April 11, 2022
Chassis assembled with the front suspension installed. I used parts bin brake drums on the front axle.

Comments

3 11 April 2022, 22:32

Kyle DeHart
Awesome stuff here. Love the jig to keep everything straight. And that 871 is lovely.

12 April 2022, 01:15

Bill Newcomer
352 Pete? Following. Like the frame straightener. Could have used that on my Canepa.

12 April 2022, 03:25

Project info

Peterbilt 352 Cabover

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1:25 Peterbilt 325 (352) Cab Accessories (Detail Master 2588)

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