Custom Tonka 1-ton Dump truck

[SmallHaul]

It is a work in progress..still needs rear view mirrors, mud flaps and paint.

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[SmallHaul]

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[9W Monighan]

I want to build one of those too. Still need some time to do it though.

[RCTech9]

Is this for a costumer or own? Looks Good!!!

[SmallHaul]

Is this for a costumer or own? Looks Good!!!

Thanks RCTech9!

I'll put it up for sale when it is done.

[RCTech9]

Thanks RCTech9!

I'll put it up for sale when it is done.

I See. What color are you going to paint it?

[td9clyde]

nice truck the way you come up with inovative ways to make things work nice work keep it up

[SmallHaul]

I See. What color are you going to paint it?

I am thinking black with a red roof. I don't have the equipment or place to paint it right now with the cold weather so, I might look for someone to paint it for me to get it done sooner.

[SmallHaul]

nice truck the way you come up with inovative ways to make things work nice work keep it up

Thanks, here is a quick vid of the suspension working.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P86uXbiSQOk

[RCTech9]

Sweet Video!!!

[kamyoncu]

If I missed I am sorry, but where did you get tires ?

Truck is awesome !!!!!!!

[SmallHaul]

Thanks kamyoncu!

They are 62.4 x 20 Lego tires.

[ihbuilder]

Thanks kamyoncu!

They are 62.4 x 20 Lego tires.

Scott ,

do you have a place where you get them ? Or do you just surch the bay for them ?

IHSteve

[ihbuilder]

Scott ,

do you have a place where you get them ? Or do you just surch the bay for them ?

IHSteve

Scott , I found them on bricklink just ordered 8 to try on my step deck :)

IHSteve

[SmallHaul]

Scott , I found them on bricklink just ordered 8 to try on my step deck :)

IHSteve

You'll like them Steve, they are nice tires.:)

[ihbuilder]

You'll like them Steve, they are nice tires.:)

Is that what you used the 1.5 alum. for ? If so thats perfect for scale tires and rims for the step decks and low-boys :)

[SmallHaul]

Is that what you used the 1.5 alum. for ? If so thats perfect for scale tires and rims for the step decks and low-boys :)

Yes, 1.5" bar is what I used and it works great. The outside diameter is about 1.4" when done.

[JAMMER]

Scott very nice job. Every time you do one you add a little more and make it better keep it up. Ed:cool:

[Finster]

Great job on the rims and truck so far. Is that a Sherline lathe? I need to get a lathe of some sort.

I'm not up on truck models other then the semis, so if you don't mind what was the donor for the frames, diffs, axles, etc?

I think you should build a tag trailer and pull your Bruder track loader. I think they would fit well together. Thanks.

[SmallHaul]

Scott very nice job. Every time you do one you add a little more and make it better keep it up. Ed:cool:

Thanks Ed.:)

Great job on the rims and truck so far. Is that a Sherline lathe? I need to get a lathe of some sort.

I'm not up on truck models other then the semis, so if you don't mind what was the donor for the frames, diffs, axles, etc?

I think you should build a tag trailer and pull your Bruder track loader. I think they would fit well together. Thanks.

Thank You. Yes, it is a Sherline lathe. The transmission & axles are from a venom mini giant truck (1/16 scale) and the rest is made out of various aluminum stock.

[SmallHaul]

The mirrors, steering wheel & mud flaps are all done. Now it just needs paint.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff66/scottmaxxin/Tonka%20Dump%20trucks/mirrorsflaps.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff66/scottmaxxin/Tonka%20Dump%20trucks/Open.jpg

I like the looks of the swinging mud flaps. Here is a short vid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bImWpXpw5C8

[Stuff]

Just saw her on youtube!! might nice truck! starting up the bling bling? lol

[SmallHaul]

Thanks. Yep:D. I still haven't decided if I like the polished wheels but, I'll wait and see if they look good with fresh paint.

[RAIDERS]

nice tonka...

[SmallHaul]

nice tonka...

Thank You!

I just got it back from getting it painted. The guy who painted it restores vintage cars for a living and he actually used "Ferrari Red" for the roof.:)

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[kamyoncu]

awesome, now it is a scale truck !!! not a toy

[Stuff]

very sweet!

[9W Monighan]

That may get scratched accidentally while a big bucket is loading it.:rolleyes:

[SmallHaul]

awesome, now it is a scale truck !!! not a toy
Thanks! I keep looking at these tonka's trying to figure out more things to add to make them look more scale.

very sweet!
Thanks!


That may get scratched accidentally while a big bucket is loading it.:rolleyes:

Ha, I built this one to sell. So, the 9W won't be loading this one up:D after seeing the paint job on this one though my other tonka DT will get painted after the Cabin Fever show.

[Izzy]

Looks good scott! The details add a good bit!

[SmallHaul]

Looks good scott! The details add a good bit!

Thanks Chris!

[Stuff]

you need to update your forum avatar now :P

[SmallHaul]

Good idea. Done.:)

[chaseracer]

great looking truck Scott. very clean build and mods. awesome works as always.

[doodlebug]

Swinging mudflap's-Nice touch! Later, doodlebug.

[D8R]

Nice, have you motorized more Tonkas? Know a guy that made their wheel loader as R/C many years ago.
dan

[SmallHaul]

Thanks very much for the positive comments fells'a I spent a lot of time on this truck.

Dan, Just Tonka trucks. I also converted a Doepke Crane to RC.

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[Tamiya Cowboy]

Great looking finished product Scott you have to be proud!

[SmallHaul]

Thank You very much Paul.:)

[RAIDERS]

that is one sweet tonka....

[Espeefan]

Really nice job on that truck Scott! The rims look great. You definitely have the talent needed to turn those rims. The cuts looks really clean and smooth.

About what era did the Tonka truck come from? I'm kind of surprised it's in such good condition. When I was a kid, I was hard on some of my toys! They were lucky if they survived without dents, or busted out plastic windows!

[SmallHaul]

Thanks Larry!:)

Thanks Nathan, This particular tonka body was made from 1965-1967. They are made of fairly heavy steel, about the same thickness as full scale car bodies from those years so, they hold up well if they aren't left out in the rain. I really like the ones that were made from 1958-1973. The built in visor in the roof is a nice touch on this one that is hard to notice at a glance.

[RCLogger]

Great job Scott
Wish I still had my Tonka trucks, they sure were built well. What size are the tires, and where do you get them ?

greg

[fhhhstix]

Great looking truck Scott it is sure to make some one veary happy.

Travis

[SmallHaul]

Thanks Greg, They are 62.4 x 20 Lego tires. You can find them on ebay.

Thank You Travis.:)