Old Man 52's 6X6

[old man 52]

Hi guys and gals,I'm new to the site and thought i share my first 6x6 build. I've been collecting parts for two years. Its a bullhead body, 3/4 inch aluminum frame, r2hd trans,loaded tlt axles,1.9 tango down wheels and rox lox tires. I'll take any tips or tricks you guys have. Thanks for looking and HAPPY HOLIDAYS.

[dsm4g63punk]

good job on the frame so far!

[crawler07]

Looks good I have been wanting one of those trannys for an 8x8 ive got on the back burner please let me know how it works out for ya!

[tc1cat]

Looking good:D R2 trannies are hard to beat. I have 1 in 1 truck and plan on getting more:D

[glorydays24]

Look's very good, and the bullhead body look's right at home.
If this is your first build, can't wait to see the next.:D
Keep us posted buddy.

Big John

[old man 52]

Well i just made the cab flip so i have easy access to the electronics's I hope to make a rear wheel lift and operate it with a servo, and on the bed maybe something like an old jib boom. spare tires and tool box.

[old man 52]

So I've tried dot 4 and denatured alcohol and all the paint is still there. I think i'm going to try oven cleaner next, i have a small test piece to see what happens

[old man 52]

Well an hour and a half and easyoff oven cleaner did nothing on my test piece, so it was off to sanding land

[crawler07]

I feel your pain on the sanding.. But on a good note it looks great!

[old man 52]

Closed up the sun roof opening with a piece of styrene and a light coat of duraglass, now its back to sanding. any color suggestion

[glorydays24]

How about clear with clear poka-dots??? :eek: Naah, i'm just kidding.
But I think a dark green metallic would look the part.

But it is your truck, so do as you like. ;):):D:cool:

Big John

[old man 52]

Well all the pink is gone, and a fresh coat of primer is dry. You got to love primer.:D

[old man 52]

The first round of weathering is done, now i have to paint it a solid color and than start all over again.

[old man 52]

Paints dry , heres some pics

[doodlebug]

New paint look's much better!
Cheer's, Neil.

[dsm4g63punk]

Your paint job turned out really sharp! excellent job.. its coming to gether great

[SWAGGER]

Great color combo, bronze and black work really well. Looking great and tough!

[old man 52]

Thanks guys, I just got the frame ready to prime with self etching primer.

[old man 52]

Well after two years of collecting parts its almost done, its a roller.

[old man 52]

And

[dsm4g63punk]

That cab looks right at home on that frame.. Its coming together rather nice!

[old man 52]

Thanks for the kind words, I see were neighbor's you in st Clairsville , I'm up the road aways in New Cumberland WV

[CustomClod]

Nice work! Looks great!
Scott

[dsm4g63punk]

Thanks for the kind words, I see were neighbor's you in st Clairsville , I'm up the road aways in New Cumberland WV

We are pretty close. Ive been 4wheeling in Wellsville several times and to Browns hobby which is pretty close to you.

[old man 52]

Ya i use to wheel my 52 willys down there for years and im down browns hobby almost once a week

[old man 52]

Well the good news is the front bumper turned out good, The bad news is that it doesnt fit on the self anymore.

[1985 kenworth]

will it be an ex army deuce with a rag top bed i think thats what they call them or are you going to put a fifth wheel on it. it looks great

[old man 52]

will it be an ex army deuce with a rag top bed i think thats what they call them or are you going to put a fifth wheel on it. it looks great

No I'm thinking about an old jib style boom, buy I'm not sure yet.

[old man 52]

I changed the wheels and tires , These fill up the wheel wells better.Just a few outside pics, I have an esc and a receiver coming this week, cant wait.

[old man 52]

Should be running today if all go's well:)

[old man 52]

Just a small update, Took it out for a shake down run and all is good. I love to drive this rig:D