Project: Lloyd (Tamiya King Hauler)

[justinart24]

Started a new build, a Tamiya King Hauler. I will be starting off with a "Joe's Custom Truck Shop" frame.


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[justinart24]

Got the new frame swapped in, I will paint it later after everything is mocked up. Stock frame was 22 3/4", new "Joes" frame is 28".
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And the flex shot. :lol:
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[smart racer]

good lookin' build...do the stock parts bolt on to Joe's frame quite easily?

[justinart24]

good lookin' build...do the stock parts bolt on to Joe's frame quite easily?
Yep, Joe did his home work on this thing, top notch!:D

[wayne9428]

for a truck of this size what kinds of modification did you have to do if any to the motor or the tranny

[nenard]

Length is perfect. What colors do you have in mind for paint?

[justinart24]

Length is perfect. What colors do you have in mind for paint?

The truck will be a two tone black with a orange bottom, like my chevy scaler.
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[justinart24]

for a truck of this size what kinds of modification did you have to do if any to the motor or the tranny

Still waiting on parts, we will see.:D

[justinart24]

Updates...

-Got some parts in the mail, this rig was missing a lot of pieces when I got it.
-Installed the trans and found a old silvercan in my toolbox I tossed in.
-Bolted the cab floor pan in and dremeled a space for the motor. (I will be making a center console to cover the motor later)
-Made a styrene sleeper pan that is bolted to the trans. All the tronics will go in the sleeper.

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[tc1cat]

Looking good! Did you have to modify the fuel tank and step mounts to get them to fit the frame?

[justinart24]

Looking good! Did you have to modify the fuel tank and step mounts to get them to fit the frame?

Thanks man.

Per the fuel tanks, with guidance from "Joe", you just have to shave down the inside of the bracket just a bit to get them to fit. :) The fit just fine.:cool:

[Losiassociated]

I have a question for ya.
Why did you put the tranny back so far?
And don't you have the sleeper floor?
I was just wondering is all.

[justinart24]

I have a question for ya.
Why did you put the tranny back so far?
And don't you have the sleeper floor?
I was just wondering is all.

I put the trans for back to leave the front clip enough room for a CAT 512 I have coming in the mail. The steering servo I have up front will be moved in side the cab when I put the CAT 512 in.:D

I don't have the sleeper floor, I bought this off a forum and it happened to "not" come with everything.....lesson learned. :(

[Brian in PA]

Nice work! I have an extra sleeper floor if you need one.

Brian

[justinart24]

Nice work! I have an extra sleeper floor if you need one.

Brian
I think I will be ok with what I have but I am looking for some King Hauler mirror assemblies, front grill mesh, misc sleeper handles and head light lenses. :D

[justinart24]

Got some parts in the mail from gardentrucking.com.
-LED Fender Lights
-LED Roof Lamps
-Bull pipes

Oh yeah, got my Tamiya Flatbed in the mail too. And I will be lowering the body to get that pimp look this week. :)
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[justinart24]

Here is a little trailer test video.
I didn't know that there was a mechanism that closed the tractor trailer support legs while you hitched it up, its pretty cool. :cool:
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[justinart24]

Updates...
-Got a CAT 512, now to hinge the hood. :) BTW, it weight just over a pound.
-Trailer is getting close to being done. After I get the tractor done I will convert the trailer to a lowboy.

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[Diesel Demond]

that stretch looks real good!

[justinart24]

that stretch looks real good!

I haven't driven with the stock frame before, I am sure it turned better.:D

BTW, I orderd another sleeper and two more fuel tanks.:eek::cool:

[justinart24]

Updates...
-Shaved bottomed sides of the CAT engine to get it to fit in the frame rails.
-Alum bell crank and steering done, still needs a bit of tweaking.
-65t motor with a 9t (32p) pinon.
-Got another sleeper box, I will be combine them to make one big one.
-Teking FXR and Hitec 645 servo.
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[hitachi]

nice truck
really like the idea of hinged hood and cat motor under there:D

[Espeefan]

Is this your first semi build? Looking good so far! Sometimes with all the heavily modified rigs out there, we forget how nice the stock ones are, even though your's will be warmed over slightly! Great pictures. I like where your project is headed. That stretched frame will make your trailer look like a shorty!

[justinart24]

nice truck
really like the idea of hinged hood and cat motor under there:D
Thanks!!!


Is this your first semi build? Looking good so far! Sometimes with all the heavily modified rigs out there, we forget how nice the stock ones are, even though your's will be warmed over slightly! Great pictures. I like where your project is headed. That stretched frame will make your trailer look like a shorty!

Thanks!!! Yep, first semi build.

As for the trailer, the plan is to make a long lowboy to haul my scalers.

Here are some of my RC's.:D
http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=597

[justinart24]

Here is another video I made test pulling my yota scaler.

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[Bigrigger]

Nice justinart! The stretched frame looks really good! Paint ideas?:D

[justinart24]

Nice justinart! The stretched frame looks really good! Paint ideas?:D

Thanks! As for the color. I think I will doing a two tone with Black(Top) and Inca Gold(Bottom).

Here is the INCA gold on my tlt axles Pajero I made but sold recently.
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[justinart24]

Got the cab cut down and bonded a bit. Also got the tanks mounted up.
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[Rogue]

Nice color, and great smooth finish on the clearcoat. I do like the idea of flipping the darker color to the top.

[sneaky-pete]

looking real good,and nice color!

[justinart24]

Nice color, and great smooth finish on the clearcoat. I do like the idea of flipping the darker color to the top.
Yeah, the clear suprised me too, not bad for hobby clear coat.;):D

[Bigrigger]

Very nice paint job! That's gonna look killer!:D

[Dreamweaver]

Coming along good. The jeep looks good as well.

-Mike

[Bigrigger]

How goes it Justin?

[justinart24]

Thanks guys!

[justinart24]

Got motivated to work on this truck again. I decided to go a new route with the over all look, more of a "show-ish" truck. I cut off the sleeper cab and lower the cab about .4".

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[tc1cat]

Nice start! Still going to be gold and black?? Globey looks great pulling!

[justinart24]

Nice start! Still going to be gold and black?? Globey looks great pulling!
Thanks! I am not sure of the color just yet. :)

[justinart24]

Got the back of the cab filled in and cut out the previous sun roof shave job, then filled it in again.


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Used a axial trans as a transfer case(if that what this unit is called in a 1:1, I am not sure). Had to do this because the frame is so long and having a day cab. I still need to make a cover to seal the case.
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[justinart24]

Got some more body work today. Also starting shaving the stock headlight buckets, got some new ones coming in the mail this week.

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[Bigrigger]

Nice work Justinart, keep it up.
Great sanding job.

[justinart24]

Nice work Justinart, keep it up.
Great sanding job.

Thanks bud!:D

[justinart24]

Sweeeeet, got some parts from Ric at gardentrucking.com (http://gardentrucking.com), quick shipping too.

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[justinart24]

Got he body work almost done, just a few things left before paint tomorrow(painting frame, axles and etc too.) Got a another steering axle installed, it just clears the driveshaft. Also got all the holes drilled for the lights&horns. Getting closer.:D
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[Brian in PA]

Looking good!! Nice job on the back wall and the steerable lift axle.

Brian

[justinart24]

Looking good!! Nice job on the back wall and the steerable lift axle.

Brian

Thanks Brian! Can't wait to drive this beast again.:D

Got the color layed down tonight, should be shooting the clear tomorrow afternoon. I didn't have the "Inca Gold" I planned to paint it, I had a couple cans of Testors "Fury Orange" laying around, so I used that. :cool:

[justinart24]

Got it painted and started to put stuff on, still need to align the headlights.

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[Mikemike]

Looking good

[justinart24]

Looking good

Thanks sir. :)

[justinart24]

Small update....New front & rear bumper and mud flap hangers
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[kenworth]

Nice looking truck so for far. I really like the color. The filler work you did was great too.

[skl1cent]

very niceeeeeeeee

[justinart24]

Nice looking truck so for far. I really like the color. The filler work you did was great too.
Thanks a lot! I still have a lot to do.:(:D
very niceeeeeeeee
Thank you very much!;)

[justinart24]

Decided to use the long frame for a up and coming project. I swapped in the Globe liner frame, really liking the work truck look with the short wheelbase. Might change the paint up to a two tone, green top and white bottom.

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New Pete emblem.
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Stole the tires off of the Globe liner too. :)
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Got the new rear bumper mounted.
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[justinart24]

Yet again, swapped the frame...this time for a regular king hauler frame, but painted it to match the cab. It will be a slow process but I plan on painting all the frame components.:D

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I was missing a few parts with the mirrors but I got them mounted.
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Picked up some more polished stainless sheets today too. Plan is to put in on the top of the rails for a clean look...I hope. :)
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Got new RC4WD super wide tires. I really like them, they fit on the stock wheels just fine.
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Inside view of the wheel.
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And a few more shots. :)
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[Espeefan]

Those tires are sweet. I really liked the longer frame, large car look, but I'm guessing you've got your reasons! Maybe just spray some metallic black on the fenders and the top of the cab roof, rather then respray? I think that would look pretty sharp.

[CustomClod]

Nice looking project. I like that color alot! Good work
Scott

[crawler07]

Wow this is a cool truck! You have done a fantastic job on it..

[SuperDutyScaler]

i see you received the stock frame rails, happy they went to a good home. Truck looks good!

[Diesel Demond]

**** you change your mind more then me and thats hard to do! i also like the short wheelbase on that work truck! nice truck

[SWAGGER]

Darwin would like you. Definitive proof that evolution works!

No harm in changing your mind, you are just fine tuning the look and style that you want and sometimes that is only figured out by trial and error. Nice work man.

[justinart24]

Those tires are sweet. I really liked the longer frame, large car look, but I'm guessing you've got your reasons! Maybe just spray some metallic black on the fenders and the top of the cab roof, rather then respray? I think that would look pretty sharp.
Thanks! I like the large car look. I will have to think about the black fenders and roof. I do need to repaint the cab, I have some spot where the bondo shrunk on me.:D

Nice looking project. I like that color alot! Good work
Scott
Thanks a bunch!


Wow this is a cool truck! You have done a fantastic job on it..
Wow, thank you very much. It's not too extreme, I am getting started in this mini-truck scene.:D


i see you received the stock frame rails, happy they went to a good home. Truck looks good!
Thanks!!!! Yes, I got them....thank you very much! :)


**** you change your mind more then me and thats hard to do! i also like the short wheelbase on that work truck! nice truck
Thanks! Yeah, I have change my mind quite often with this truck. But since I am painted the frame and etc.....I am **** sure it will stay like this. ;)


Darwin would like you. Definitive proof that evolution works!

No harm in changing your mind, you are just fine tuning the look and style that you want and sometimes that is only figured out by trial and error. Nice work man.
Thanks! Lol!!!!!......Yeah, it took me a while to figure out what I wanted to do with this truck. This is my first mini-truck build, have so many ideas, but I think I got it locked down now. You got to love trial and error.:D

[justinart24]

Not to much to update, just painted some detail pieces. I decided not to run after market steps or tanks, RC fund is running dry. I did order a custom visor, and a RUSSISLOUD headache rack and west coast bumper.:D

Here are my parts drying....garage is too cold....8" of snow here is Seattle!:cool:

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[justinart24]

Did some more work on the truck today. Painted the hitch plate, dash, steering wheel, seats, shocks and tank brackets. I also added more polished stainless on the top of the frame rails. I also used some strong double sticky tape and mounted the 2S 2500mah lipo underneath the bigger piece next to the cab.

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[Espeefan]

That's looking really nice! I can see your reflection, while checking out the shine in that polished deck plate! Ha ha. Something tells me that motor lived a previous life in a rock crawler....probably a MOA.

[hippy]

very nice truck!

[SWAGGER]

So hot it's bringing the cows home!

[karak34]

Very nice

[justinart24]

That's looking really nice! I can see your reflection, while checking out the shine in that polished deck plate! Ha ha. Something tells me that motor lived a previous life in a rock crawler....probably a MOA.

Haha...thought someone would think that was funny!:D

very nice truck!

Thanks a lot!;)

So hot it's bringing the cows home!
Lol...thanks!:cool:


Very nice

Thanks!:D

[justinart24]

Got my drop visor in the mail today from Stepside (http://warcrc.org/forum/v).

Snow is melting, so I got a chance to take some photos out side today.

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[Diesel Demond]

nice truck!

[1985 kenworth]

nice truck the color is sharp what is it?

[Brian in PA]

Looks nice. Great color too!

[justinart24]

nice truck!
Thanks sir!:D
nice truck the color is sharp what is it?
Thanks! Its Testors Orange Fuery.

Looks nice. Great color too!

Thanks! Not near as cool as your rigs, but they make happy.:D

[justinart24]

Got my new bumper and head ache rack in the mail. Had the wrong address down on my ebay....but it found my house 3 weeks later.:mad::D

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Well, I thought the head ache rack came polished as it was pictured as on ebay...oh well...time to buy a polishing wheel.:D
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[Brian in PA]

That kinda sucks about the headache rack. they should have mentioned that it was raw and not polished. the new additions look great!

[Azorean]

Amazing, have no more words...

[Espeefan]

The headache rack will look great on the back of your truck. Not bad. I think that rack will polish up pretty easily. The tool cuts look pretty smooth. I like the visor too.

[CorbettTrailers]

I can't wait to get my visor. Great job. I like the color you chose.

[hotwheels000]

Truck looked great in person Justin, thanks for letting me take the wheel for a bit.

[glorydays24]

Justin, your truck turned out beautiful, and I really like the add-ons you put on...look's great. BE PROUD!!!:D:D:D

Big John

[justinart24]

That kinda sucks about the headache rack. they should have mentioned that it was raw and not polished. the new additions look great!
Thanks sir! Yeah, oh well on the rack.
Amazing, have no more words...
Wow, thanks!

The headache rack will look great on the back of your truck. Not bad. I think that rack will polish up pretty easily. The tool cuts look pretty smooth. I like the visor too.
Thanks a bunch! I might give a hand at polishing it. :)

I can't wait to get my visor. Great job. I like the color you chose.
Thanks!;)

Truck looked great in person Justin, thanks for letting me take the wheel for a bit.
Thanks Dev! Glad you liked it.

Justin, your truck turned out beautiful, and I really like the add-ons you put on...look's great. BE PROUD!!!:D:D:D

Big John
Wow, thanks John! Really appreciate it!

[justinart24]

Took a break from working in the garage....make a quick video.

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[dabears]

Thats a nice looking daycab!! And i love the color :)

[Kaf343]

Hey that's an awesome build, I love anything orange but this is really nice. Good job.

[crazy4yachts]

Wow that really turned out nice beautiful job.







Crazy4yachts

[Diesel Demond]

nice rig!! And i love flat beds!

[Bigrigger]

This build has evolved quite a bit since I last saw it. Couldn't quite get the right frame length could ya? :D Looks incredible man! I wonder what it will look like in another year... :D

[justinart24]

Thats a nice looking daycab!! And i love the color :)
Thanks!
Hey that's an awesome build, I love anything orange but this is really nice. Good job.
Thanks!!
Wow that really turned out nice beautiful job.

Crazy4yachts
Thanks!!!
nice rig!! And i love flat beds!
Thanks!!!!
This build has evolved quite a bit since I last saw it. Couldn't quite get the right frame length could ya? :D Looks incredible man! I wonder what it will look like in another year... :D
Yes, its been an adventure. Thanks!!!!!

[justinart24]

Its been awhile since I have updated this build thread but I got some new parts...still need to get some polished hubs for the rear.





Bandit Semi Truck Billet Front Grill: http://store.rc4wd.com/Bandit-Semi-Truck-Billet-Front-Grill_p_2472.html

RC4WD Semi Truck CNC Machined Wheels: http://store.rc4wd.com/Semi-Truck-CNC-Machined-Wheels-6_p_893.html

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j161/justinart24/King%20Hauler/IMG_9219_zps95010a16.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j161/justinart24/King%20Hauler/IMG_9229_zps0c5dbc6b.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j161/justinart24/King%20Hauler/IMG_9223_zps8c69e7f9.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j161/justinart24/King%20Hauler/IMG_9226_zps205c4ca0.jpg

[JDH429]

Great work and very nice pictures. What camera do you use?

[Espeefan]

Wow, that's sharp! Cleaned up very nicely, Justin!

[justinart24]

Great work and very nice pictures. What camera do you use?
Thanks! Those pics are taken with a Canon - 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens.:D
Wow, that's sharp! Cleaned up very nicely, Justin!
Thanks a bunch!

[justinart24]

Here is a quick video I made.:D

CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE VIDEO>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpBlpiBpceM

[Animal]

Great looking truck.

[Trucker_Jo]

Nice! I live down below Olympia a ways but if I ever get a truck build going I would love to meet up with your sweet ride.:D

[Kausekaos]

Great lookin rig. Sound next?

[justinart24]

Great looking truck.
Thanks!
Nice! I live down below Olympia a ways but if I ever get a truck build going I would love to meet up with your sweet ride.:D
Fo sho, hit me up on facebook.com/justinart24
Great lookin rig. Sound next?
Thanks! No sound, I would be more interested in doing a hinged hood and full detailed interior.:D

[justinart24]

Here are some pictures from the NorthWest Model Hobby show(Monroe, Wa) this weekend, I entered my semi's in the "Scale Display" event. I didn't win anything, I more enjoyed seeing people checking it out, answering questions about it and amazing everyone when I gave a kid a ride...lol(it can pull about 80lbs). All in all, it was fun.:D

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j161/justinart24/RANDOM/IMAG0938_zps8c235bec.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j161/justinart24/RANDOM/IMAG0939_zps2b2cb142.jpg

Here is another picture of a roaster model that was there, that thing had some killer details.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j161/justinart24/RANDOM/IMAG0958-1_zps64e625e6.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j161/justinart24/RANDOM/IMAG0955_zps427dabc9.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j161/justinart24/RANDOM/IMAG0952_zps57b85d59.jpg

[crisis time]

Looks great mate:jaw:
I am going down the custom king route at the moment and you have given me a few good ideas :bounce: many thanks.

Ian

[Griff450]

I know this thread is a little old but has anyone else did the steering link like in post #21, was wanting to add the cat engine to mine but need some alternative steering options and were to get the parts like the one in #21, looks like a good idea but dont know what parts were used to make it.

[frizzen]

Post 21...

Updates...
-Shaved bottomed sides of the CAT engine to get it to fit in the frame rails.
-Alum bell crank and steering done, still needs a bit of tweaking.
-65t motor with a 9t (32p) pinon.
-Got another sleeper box, I will be combine them to make one big one.
-Teking FXR and Hitec 645 servo.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j161/justinart24/68b3fb58.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j161/justinart24/29828a42.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j161/justinart24/7f21b18b.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j161/justinart24/59f8567b.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j161/justinart24/5bf1e64a.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j161/justinart24/5cff07c3.jpg

I think i saw a similar setup back on scale4x4 years ago that used 2 servo horns, a driveshaft bearing support, and a custom shaft. Not sure what his nicer looking version was using.

Edit...

http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/showthread.php?t=76666&highlight=Bell+crank+steering highlift

[Tommy R]

Hey Justin,

What's the latest on these rigs? Any news or updates? Looks like I'll be joining the world of Tamiya semi truck owners soon myself. :)

Tommy

[skeeter]

I wish you still had this truck