Project TOP GUN..

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Well been hiding a little but still been building just been short on time for posting so here is one of 4 projects going right now the other will be posted soon as I can. But here is a rig I am building for a very close friend of mine he and I have done many deals and he came to me with a distance vision and wanted me to fill in the blanks so here we go..

Now I am also going to be doing the next 4 builds to showcase some of the great custom parts that independent custom parts builders are building out there and show off there great work I am going to try to use as many of them as I can might not use them all but most of them..

I started with the best base you can start with and that is Freddy's Frame Rails. These things are so perfect I could not ask for anymore..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/001-14.jpg

Then I tapered the end of the rails..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/002-20.jpg

Next 3 of Freddy's CNC milled frame Cross Members. Now I bought the undrilled ones and I went with one hole in the center instead of 2.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/005-18.jpg

So the CCE freight dropped off a pallet of suspension Dream Weaver Custom Parts. Got enuff shocks for 3 twin screw trucks and 2 sets of front break boosters and I have more on order..These are great scale hand built shocks out of brass you have to see them in your hands..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/008-10.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/009-9.jpg

Ok so time to build the front. I went with Mier alum Steering Blocks up front with the Dream Weaver Shocks and Break Boosters.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/006-16.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/007-11.jpg

I'll get a picks of the boosters mounted Monday night.

Here are the rear shocks mounted..And if you look close you will see I have added a extra short leaf to the top of the stack. This rig is going to be a working show baby
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/013-5.jpg

On to the drive line. I made up a nice little drive shaft to replace that crappy little dog bone that comes with the truck kits..
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http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/015-4.jpg

Now since on a real truck you are not allowed to have a drive shaft longer than 60" this truck will need 2 drive shafts so I built some longer scale shafts instead of cobbling stock ones together. So here is the rear one built and installed with a Mier alum hanger bearing.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/016-5.jpg

So that is where I am tonight Ill post more tomorrow night. :D

[AZLIGHTNING]

Great Start can't wait to see more!

[skl1cent]

hmmm lookn nice so far man, sometime tells me this is gonna b some type of cabover hehehe cant wait to see what she'll b :)

[russisloud]

i'm liking the truck name, sounds like this is going to be a great build up

[RAIDERS]

lookin good paul!!!

[Dreamweaver]

Looking good Paul. Thanks for the kind words on the shocks.

I also notice that you changed the nuts on the rear leaf pivot.. Did it give you more movement as it did me?

[CORVETTEJOEY]

i love your builds paul!!!!
joey

[FreddyGearDrive]

About time! Looks like your off to a good start,you know it's gunna be a good build when you start with such nice parts!:D
Keep it comin Bro!
FGD

[SmallHaul]

Nice start Paul!

[Stuff]

lol Top Gun eh? so will it have wings?

[hawgfanman]

Very cool. Where can you buy that carrier bearing?

[skl1cent]

we want more paul COME OUNNNN!! LOLL bet this is gonna be awesome :)

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Hey Thanks alot guys for all the great comments.. Had to work late tonight so just got home but should be home early tomarrow night. The hanger bearing I get them off Mier's ebay web sight and Silivo clam down your going to blow up..LOL Ill get you more to see..

[heavy_duty]

Looks great Paul.I am with Silvio,I wonder what cab is going on this puppy(lol)
I always learn something from each of your builds.Keep up the great work.

Ed

[russisloud]

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[Stylin n profilin]

Looking great Paul...Lets see more......Bring it!!:D

http://youtu.be/V8rZWw9HE7o:D:D:p:p:p

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Stop busting my stones I am getting stressed out!!

[russisloud]

where are you hiding paul?

[Cossett]

Hey Paul I'm starting to get withdrawal symptoms already even the same pic's but taken differently will do LOL :D

Cheers Tracy

[Tamiya Cowboy]

LOL. I am sorry guys been a crazy work week and are internet has been down since wed this week should have it fixed today they said. I just got a vital parts shipment from The Bone Yard yesterday so ill be back at it tonight and ill post picks if I have the net cause this Blackberry won't cut it.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Hey guys got some done this weekend on my buddy's new rig. Big Thanks to Russ at The Bone Yard for getting me a floor so fast so I could get back at building.. Thanks Much Russ.

So I was able to get the tranny mounted and make the other scale drive shaft for it..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/006-17.jpg

Also got the stainless plates for the MFU steps cut and I got the steps mounted too..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/001-18.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/002-24.jpg

With the cab I got the lowered look in the front I wanted and got the steps in there nice and tight. The front of the truck is lowered a little not the cab lowered.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/003-23.jpg

And now more custom parts from some of are great Vendors here on the board. The truck is getting these custom Hydro tanks made by IHbuilder.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/004-22.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/005-21.jpg

And here is a little extra i have been working on 1/2 bull pipes and I got them all dialed in here is one mounted all up. The are made from brass and machine bent so the bends are perfect and then chromed.. What do you guys think...
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/009-11.jpg
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[will43209]

Looking good TC! The pipes look good. I like how you have the cab sitting. Great job on er!

[fhhhstix]

Looks real good Paul and I can't wait to see how this one turns out.

Travis

[rc_farmer]

WoW, you have been keeping this one a secret! Like the parts!

[heavy_duty]

She's coming together nicely.I love it when a plan comes together.

Ed

[russisloud]

yeah man, looking very good!

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Looking good TC! The pipes look good. I like how you have the cab sitting. Great job on er!

Looks real good Paul and I can't wait to see how this one turns out.

Travis

WoW, you have been keeping this one a secret! Like the parts!

She's coming together nicely.I love it when a plan comes together.

Ed

yeah man, looking very good!


Hey guys thanks for all the great comments.. Ed you got a PM..

[Dreamweaver]

I think it's lookin great.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

I think it's looking great.


Thanks Much Mike.. I really like the look of your shocks on the truck it really cleans up the frame rails and makes it look so much more scale.. Been running long Hrs again this week I have been working a little each night so ill get updates very soon..

[will43209]

Hey TC, is this thing gonna have a sunroof in it? Now that'll be sweet! :)

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Nope no sun roof ,KW Air Dine day cab roof Ill start cutting tomorrow night..

[will43209]

Cool, don't see many scale KW's. Take care.

[Papabaer]

Howdy Cowboy,

your rig look great so far. The pipes are fantastic - could be something for my King Hauler Daycab. If you build another pair of this i send you my adress :D:D:D

[Snowman]

Cool, a KW, this should be good! Look forward to seeing how you do the bodywork

[Allbusted]

Great looking truck TC.. I love the low look in the front, its going to look like a southern gravel hauler and them are bad looking..Keep up the great work..

[rockNmayhem]

Nice smooth looking truck. Those tanks are also a thing of beauty. Can't wait to see them installed and how she sits.

[Izzy]

Solid good start to another fine truck. I like the extra bend in the pipes. A bit too long for my taste, but I'm ussually way out there in left field anyhow.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Thanks Much Tyler and Chris..

Chris I agree the turn out is to long I have to cut that down more to normal length..

[petermoblin]

I like the length. Looks like a bunk truck converted into a daycab. That is what I did to my 1:1 and I have about 9 feet from the front of My wagon to the back of My cab.:D

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Thanks Much Jessy! You going to bring this truck to a show this year or WHAT!

Ok back to the build I got my tank straps in today but the fuel tank metal brackets did not show so Ill have to wait till tomarrow.. But I did get the deck plate done and I am making the 5th wheel mount right now..

Here is the plate..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/002-25.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/001-19.jpg

[rockNmayhem]

Such a shiny rear plate there Paul. I'm thinkin it'll look great when its all polished out or are you gonna cover it up with paint. I hope not.

[Dreamweaver]

Lookin even better Paul.:D

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Thanks Much Tyler and Mike for the great comments they always help keep me motivated.

Ok I got sometime today to work on the truck for a bit..I got the new 5th wheel mount made as i do not like the plastic piece that comes with the kit.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/001-20.jpg

Here is a flex shot of the modified leafs and mounts.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/002-26.jpg
It will do that with out any weight on it's back it moves great.

I got the alum tank brackets in the mail today and tank straps from Brian in PA so I mounted up IH builders great tanks.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/004-23.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/005-23.jpg

And a under shot Nice and Clean like it should be..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/006-19.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/007-13.jpg

Side shot I also cut the length of the turn out up top down on the Bull Pipe turn outs.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/theonlytamiyacowboy/003-25.jpg

[ihbuilder]

looks great Paul as always :eek:

[hauler_10-4]

Looking good always Paul. Whats the color going to be.

[petermoblin]

[QUOTE=Tamiya Cowboy;25917][B]Thanks Much Jessy! You going to bring this truck to a show this year or WHAT!

Nope, No shows for it this year. Needs a visor, taller stacks, new coat of clear and a good polish job before it goes any place but work. Will post pics of progress in the 1:1 section.

[Ace Trucker]

sweet looking truck ya building Paul

[rockNmayhem]

Hey Paul mind givin some of us a little insight as to what you did to get that amazing flex shot? That would be great to add to the dumper I'm workin on. Rought terrain and stock don't mix to well.

[russisloud]

poke....poke....;)

[Tamiya Cowboy]

poke....poke....;)

I know I know Right!! 6 day work week this week buddy and 13hr days no complaints here with out the work I cant pay the bills.. Ill get back at it Sunday I have a 6 day week next week at 13hrs a day too so but that is my last Saturday for a while..

[gun]

what ever happened to this build ? is it done or still in progress ?

[Tamiya Cowboy]

It is back in the owners hands and He will post picks?? LOL Maybe after he pulls it out at Indy first..

[heavy_duty]

TopGun has been SHOT DOWN.:(.Most likely will not make it to Indy this year.Ran out of time to build this dude.Maybe next year or our next meet it will be ready.I'm out.

Ed

[heavy_duty]

Happy New year everyone.I found some time to get back to work on one of my favorite builds.Thanks again to Paul(Tamiya cowboy)for his help on this.I have some update pictures and ITS NOT DONE YET.Still need to add my landing gear,lights,and more lights,mirrors,.Sorry about the bad pics.I have some dust in them. http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh16/liftaxle/DSC02149.jpg
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Here is a short video.The beeping noise my batteries were dying
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh16/liftaxle/th_MOV02152.jpg (http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh16/liftaxle/?action=view&current=MOV02152.mp4)

Thanks for looking.
Ed

[fhhhstix]

Ed you are the MAN that is just fanfrickintastic!!!:eek::eek::cool::cool: It was well worth the wait to see this truck finished. Now if you need a place to park that rig I have an open parking spot.:D:D

Travis

[Snochaser]

That's crackin'!!! I heard it was gonna be a bad maama jamma!

Ben

[ihbuilder]

:eek: deffinately a top gun , Ed :eek:

[Tamiya Cowboy]

The picks on my cell just floored me but DAM! to see it out in the sun in a large pick it just came out so awesome!!

Thanks for letting me be apart of another show stopper!!

[Brian in PA]

Super bad Ed!!! Man you hit the ground running with another show stopper! I love the colors too. Awesome!!!!!!:):)

[Espeefan]

That's a killer looking paint job! Love the trailer too. Very nice combination together.

[karak34]

Verry good ^^

[gun]

wow Ed that truck and trailer are just killer and the video is cool. that rig is so realistic i thought you where going to rip off your mud flaps ! thanks for sharing it with us

[hauler_10-4]

Dam Ed you keep outdoing yourself with every build. Great work.

[Diesel Demond]

wow i wondered what happend to this truck!! that paint is sweet looks like rootbeer. the stripes and fenders are sweet also! even the hydrolic box is a nice touch.. perfect truck and trailer combo just awesome

[sneaky-pete]

That's one sweet ride Ed!
Love the paint,and well all of it!:eek:

[SWAGGER]

Oh my God! That thing is just too beautiful! Wow! What a color combo and yes, Paul is right, it really blings in the sun!

[hammer]

Ed,
That truck is Awsome paint job is sick. I hate to know how much that piston on the trailer costs goes up and down real smooth. Great job and I will save a spot for you next to my truck at Indy..... LOL

TONY

[heavy_duty]

Thanks to all of you guys for your comments.I can't wait until the next time we all get together and haul some loads:D.I feed off of all of you.I am making some one off mirror brackets because tct1 made me some awesome mirrors.I will post pics real soon.

Ed

[Izzy]

Ooooooo pretty! very nicely built.....

[Dreamweaver]

ED Wow! Wow! What can I say but WOW!! the paint is beyond Hot. Nice job!!

I can tell ya I am definitely proud to have my shocks on that ride. WOW!!!:eek::eek:

[kcjeepn]

That paint is great. The detail is very nice also

[BRICKNICK]

Wow that's one bad KW....nice job man, that paint work is outstanding.

[Gregg]

WOW, thats as far as I can go. No need to say anything else.

[hippy]

wow nice paint! truck looks good so far! well done!

[Snowman]

The hydraulic box is a really nice detail, the whole truck is cool. I'd love to build a KW too, looks like you got hold of one of "those" grills, lucky man.

[Travis2155]

where did you get the quick connection for the hydraulic line

[heavy_duty]

Thanks again guys.I got the quick disconnect from PMD.ask Rick

Ed

[Dairyland Trucker]

This truck is simply amazing the paint is flawless and done well love the colors...I love the dump trailer but the truck is a trophy winner for sure...I would also call this project empty my wallet LOL!!!!

[dabears]

That truck looks flawless!! Just amazing. Its deffinitly got the wow factor!!