Big Bertha Build thread x2

[98layinframe]

Wow this thread seriously just made my day! I remember reading thru an old build thread long time ago, and then one day my girl and I were driving up the PA turnpike and I almost broke my neck cause this truck and trailer were sitting at a rest stop we passed. Ofcourse the ole lady thought I was crazy, told her to pull over and back down the exit ramp of the plaza so I could check this thing out in person.... needless to say, I didnt get my way.

I was so disappointed when I couldnt remember where the build thread was and never found the pics again. Definitely wanna see it this time thru!
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[buggy5872]

Originally Posted by 98layinframe

Wow this thread seriously just made my day! I remember reading thru an old build thread long time ago, and then one day my girl and I were driving up the PA turnpike and I almost broke my neck cause this truck and trailer were sitting at a rest stop we passed. Ofcourse the ole lady thought I was crazy, told her to pull over and back down the exit ramp of the plaza so I could check this thing out in person.... needless to say, I didnt get my way.

I was so disappointed when I couldnt remember where the build thread was and never found the pics again. Definitely wanna see it this time thru!
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It will be at the world of wheels show in Pittsburgh in about a month....just in case you wanted to come check it out.

[buggy5872]

Now I finished blocking out the rest of the cab and got it in final primer and cut in for assembly.



Then the fun of wiring, interior and dash items to put in.



Here is a word of caution. Do not buy a windshield made in mexico. I fought it for 3 hours and it just would not fit. It ended up shattered on the floor of the garage. I went and dug through my stash of original windshields and found the best one. 20 minutes later it was in with no issues.

[buggy5872]

Here it is assembled and ready to make the trip to my brother's body shop for paint. He thought I was crazy painting it before I even test fitted it on the chassis.

[buggy5872]

After wet sanding until my finger prints were gone, She went into the spray booth for some color. I forgot my camara so I have not pics of it in the booth. While it was drying I headed back to my house to get the chassis. Here it is as it arrived at my brother's place.


could probably use a slightly bigger trailer but it works. Now came the great union. Would it fit????? Thank God my brother has lifts in his garage or it would of been a nightmare to put together


I did not get any pics of the uion but it went pretty smoothly. Had to raise and lower it several times. Frame mounts went right on where they should and a few bolt later and it was a perfect match. The front clip did not line up so I had to take it off the tilt mechanism for the ride home. Here it is safe and sound back at my house.