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Kenworth Australia have a model called 904 over here didn't see it on the US site so it may only be an aussie model any way they made a design  f*uckup on the dash and roof support braces this is the 4th one we have done in 12 months on of the problems this cause's is they are popping windsrceens out and the cabs start cracking up they fixed it on the new model's this one is 18 mth's old to fix the problem you have to pull the whole dash out here are some pic's of the cracks and fixes the door jam was a pain because one side had to be welded with the door still on had to reach out the window of the door to feed the filler the truck what the inside looks like after pulling down to get parts outdoor jam crack the fix on door jamCreative metal Creative metal Facebook
Reply:Man O Man am I glad you are doing that and not me! that looks like no fun at all!Although it looks like you are fixing it correctly, but all that time involved great work there keep it up.Miller Thunderbolt 225Millermatic 130 XPLincoln HD 100 Forney C-5bt Arc welderPlasma Cutter Gianteach Cut40ACent Machinery Bandsaw Cent Machinery 16Speed Drill PressChicago Electric 130amp tig/90 ArcHobart 190 Mig spoolgun ready
Reply:this piece is the dash support panel before and after cracks ground out both side's welded then one side ground down and gusset fitted roof support panel same deal x2Creative metal Creative metal Facebook
Reply:It's early days in the life of a truck but you're doing a fine job on the repair by the look of it. Any warranty cover?I like your latest signature, too."One of the things we have to be thankful for is that we don't get as much government as we pay for." (Charles Kettering)Mitch 180 (NZ)Lincoln SAM-400-220 + ?-400 Fordson Major + 2 x Tractapac Humber 80 + Procut 40 PlasmaMiller Spectrum 375
Reply:Originally Posted by TractapacIt's early days in the life of a truck but you're doing a fine job on the repair by the look of it. Any warranty cover?like your latest signature, too.
Reply:Looks like what in the US W900 with an Areo-Cab sleeper.  Nice rigs.  I drove one once when my usual tractor was in the shop. They are heavy.  13 speed gearbox in the one I was driving. 85 mph and still pulling.  Way to fast in an 80,000 lb vehicle. The funny thing about trucks is everyone like side stack which block your view when backing up.Nice work by the way.  I don't envy truck mechanics.  I had to have a return fuel line fixed one time and the poor mechanic had to lay on his back on the turbo to reach it.  Then they wouldn't let me leave because the shop was aurguing with the boss over who should pay.  I was kinda pissed because either Kenworth or Catapiller was going to pay and not me.Lincoln  225 AC/DCMiller Maxstar 150C&H gasless MIGVictor Supper range IIMiller Elite Big Window7 X 10 mini lathe
Reply:Yup...W900 Aero.
Reply:It's amazing how things like that are overlooked..Nice repairs Neil.Gotta love the Aussie dime..I take it that the crash bar on the front is on the same hinge as the nose??......zap!Last edited by zapster; 07-09-2008 at 06:23 PM.I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:[QUOTE=zapster;198312]It's amazing how things like that are overlooked..QUOTE]You'd love the crap I see where I work!
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterIt's amazing how things like that are overlooked..Nice repairs Neil.Gotta love the Aussie dime..I take it that the crash bar on the front is on the same hinge as the nose??......zap!
Reply:Zap the bullbar pivot point is at the bottom of the 5/8 plate thats is bolted to the  front of the chassis it pivots on 4 3/4 grade 8 bolts Creative metal Creative metal Facebook
Reply:Originally Posted by wello its being done under warranty Kenworth will get a nice bill it may be early days but you would like a 260k truck to last a bit longer than that