BIG BUD 16V-747

[fhhhstix]

I picked this tractor up at INDY last weekend and other than a few changes and some finishing touches it is converted and driveable.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/BIG%20BUD/100_2217_zpsa3ef1362.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/BIG%20BUD/100_2218_zps0cb85881.jpg

The drivetrain consits of Tamiya semi axles, Axial trans for a transfer case and an RC4WD R2 trans. The steering is done by a pair of firgelli actuators. I plan to add lights and servo outputs at the back for a future attachment.

Thanks for looking.
Travis

[ihbuilder]

man you been busy :eek: I wish I had that much success when I got back :( nothin but bad luck ever since I left :mad:

[plow jockey]

That was some fast work!! Looks great cant wait for the videos!!

[TRUCKMAKER]

Nice, not letting any grass grow around you! Video would be good.:cop:

[Grainfarmer]

Please don´t cut it in pieces! Please not...! :(:(:(:(:(:(:(
That unique model....please don´t do that... :o

[fhhhstix]

Please don´t cut it in pieces! Please not...! :(:(:(:(:(:(:(
That unique model....please don´t do that... :o

It is already converted. I picked it up cheap since the motor and a few other detail pieces were missing so it made a great candidate for a conversion. I hope your not a fan of the Carson drop deck trailers or you will be real upset when you see what I did to mine.

Travis

[Espeefan]

Cool model, Travis. How do you utilize the stock rims and tires, and bolt them to Tamiya axles? Custom hubs?

[fhhhstix]

Cool model, Travis. How do you utilize the stock rims and tires, and bolt them to Tamiya axles? Custom hubs?

Thanks Nate, and yes I use custom hubs. For right now till I get something better made I am using 1/10 touring car rims as adapters. The size was almost perfect to fit in the rims.

On my other big bud tractor I used a set of hubs from Steve that he makes for his semi rims, I just had to mill off the stem for the moon cap. The stock rim had a cap on it that looked like a planetary which covered the mounting bolts and nut with no mods.

Travis

[Radar]

Any up dates on this bad boy?

[Gibbs98]

wow, this tractor is super cool.

[fhhhstix]

Any up dates on this bad boy?

wow, this tractor is super cool.

Thanks guys it does run as it is but I have some new parts for it when I get a chance to work on it. I was not happy with the drivetrain so I have new parts for that. I also need to make new wheel adapters.


Travis

[kyleandtavion]

Ive seen the real one in person super cool

[jared31]

love it