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Hey Reg, found a new project idea :bounce::bounce::bounce:
Think Big, Green, and 12 cylinders! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97r0NXNT8LA 82-80 Terex Dozer. :jaw::jaw::jaw:
Cheer's, Neil.

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Haha! Yes I have been twisting my brain between a D8k and a TC12. I want to do the Cat but I really like HiLite green:D!

I did a little size comparison today...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znDk6...tJ-DusnO8Onw7A

Reg

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One more update for the big Kenworth...

I bought some 3mm battery operated Xmas lights pretty cheap at a store a week ago. They aren't LED but I have to admit that in some situations I prefer the old school lights better anyway. While I was lighting the clearance lights up I also added the head and marker lights onto the same pico switch. Now all the lights can be switched off via remote...All of the lights are running off of a 6v BEC.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro-Mj...tJ-DusnO8Onw7A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98LbL...tJ-DusnO8Onw7A
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Thanks for looking!

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Atta boy! Love the lights. I agree, in some cases the old fashion incandescent bulbs work and look better. Plus no resistors needed, if the voltage rating matches your battery pack. The warm white LEDs do, however, simulate the warm look of a white incandescent better then a cool white LED.

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Thanks Nate. Now I need to change out those cool-white LED's in the headlights as they don't look very 70's vintage!

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Could be the owner did a H.I.D. retro-fit! :D

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NICE!!! Funny how the "details" add so much....

SO.....have you starting building the shovel yet or what....??
(Back at ya.....:lol:)

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Haha! No, I have something else in mind at the moment...

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"starting"??...oops I meant to say started...LOL....So what are you working on now...big or small??

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I agree with your decision and the older style lights on the 850. More yellowish headlights and then your set :D Are you leaning towards more logging equipment or are you going to look for a pal for the euclid.

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There's a couple bats flying around in the attic right now. When one makes it out of the cobwebs I'll let you guys know.

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That is a great set of lights on your truck Reg..

Is your new Bride use to waking up in the morning and turning on the light switch and seeing the Kenworth light up and the motor start to puurrrr ! hahhahah

Merry Christmas Reg

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Hay Reg that looks good all lit up. Ed

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Haha. I had a comment about headlights and purring but I should keep that to myself... She did say that I could keep the KW in the house but I think she would find it weird if it was in the bedroom...\it does light things up pretty good though!lol


Merry Christmas to you and your family as well Greg! I hope to see you in a month or so.

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Use it to deliver a fresh thermos of coffee!
Cheers, Neil.

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Those lights look awesome man!!!

I have a question....how did you attach the "glass" in the truck and your excavator ??? ( I have a "cab" and don't have a clue how to put the windows in it...:confused: )

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Thanks KP. I'm ready for next years Xmas parade now! I guess I should take the time to light up the pee-wee truck too...:(

The windows are just cut oversize and glued in place with the exception of the windshields on the Euc and KW. They actually use the rubber to hold them in with a little glue for added security. Pain in the @++ to put in though....

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Alrighty then....so it's a "good time" putting windows in (thought so)...that's a drag...LOL...did you use CA ??
( I knew I shouldn't have put window cut outs in the cab....LOL )
I really was hoping to avoid glue....but I also didn't want to see any fasteners either....what to do, what to do....not like you can see any fasteners on my stuff already...heehee...

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CA? cat's @$$? sorry, I'm either tired or stupid...Both?

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Hey Reg, it's super glue. (ca)
Cheers, Neil.

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Oh OK...so that answers two questions...what CA means and...stupid..lol

Yes, some sort of super something...Zap it??? I forget... Just some glue I buy at the local hobby shop. It seems to be really strong as long as there is no flex or impacts.

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"CA"....Cyanoacrylate...("crazy glue")...works great for building balsa airplanes etc...(oops sorry forgot you weren't an aiplane guy)...not sure how it would work on metal

http://www.greathobbies.com/search/r...srchvendor=MER

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Ya...what he said...LOL

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I just looked up the stuff I use. It's called Zap...Guess what, It's a CA glue!lol Sometimes I overlook the obvious....

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OK....glad we got that straightened out....lol

(I can't wait to ask you questions about the hydraulics you have in your excavator.....I'm may end up being your not so favourite pain in the "@$$" :bounce:)

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Getting ready for this weekends show in Campbell River BC.... Had to take a test drive!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqOOW...tJ-DusnO8Onw7A

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Never mind the great truck n hoe you built! Where the *^#% is the snow eh??

You call yourself a Canadian?! You lucky sob for two reasons, toys n weather ! :lol::lol:

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No snow here eh!lol Kind of scary actually. No snow in the hills around here at all!
It was warm here today for sure. Barely a breath of wind and sun, sun, sun! Too bad I was inside most of the day...well, come to think of it not really...I had a good excuse to be inside:D.

Haines Junction, Yukon was over 13C today. 9C warmer than Orlando FL(4C) according to the news at lunch. Strange weather for sure!

I hope the north island boys have a strong table to display this setup on!Oh yeah and it better be at least an 8 foot table too!

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Looking good Reg. I'm going up tomorrow to set up the tables so we'll make sure that we have an 8 footer set aside for you and we can double plank it if you like. Are you here for both days or just one?
Rob

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With weather like that, why would you be inside on a table? :confused:

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Sounds good Rob. The truck, trailer and excavator are around 100lbs so I'm sure the table will be strong enough. The tricky part will be trying to fit it in our car...
I will only be there for Saturday. I had planned to stay for both days but I keep falling behind in the shop so I best get some work done on Sunday:cop:!

Joe, I have never attended this show before but I don't think anyone was thinking the weather would be this nice in January:jaw:.

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Reg. Here in Toronto this morning -30c wind chill... I should be there for coffee in a couple of hrs..

Truck looks great would love to see it in person..

Wayne

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Haha, sounds good Wayne! You coming for a visit that is.... You best bring your shorts because it will feel like summer here compared to there! It has been quite dry here(roughly 40% less rain since October). They are already talking about water restrictions on the news. Very little rain and no snow is going to make for a very dry summer if things don't change. I'm not saying that I want to experience -30c though either!

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The weather was gorgeous here today so after spending a few hours working I had to take a bit of time for myself. Nothing too exciting but some playtime never the less...

http://youtu.be/9rDtClJkSvQ
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Great pictures Reg! Very realistic looking. It looks like you had some great weather to enjoy. I don't even see any snow. How is that possible, with you being in Canada?

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Hey we had some amazing weather today! Rare treat in the NW that's for sure. I need to get that yarder done it would look mighty find on that lowbed:lol:

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I remember going camping with my parents up the north end of the island and going on a logging road to a place called devils pond and coming around a corner and meeting a truck like this. Dad came to a stop so did the truck and we were looking at the font back axle of the massive truck. Brings back lots of memories love the look at the build. I sure got lots of ideas for my build
Andrew

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Great pics Reg. The right angle and depth.... So your great at fishing, a master tin basher and know good photography. It's gotta be that west coast air! :rolleyes:;):p keep up the great work and don't ever let this thread die off just because the build is done!

Mario

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Thanks Nate, We haven't had any amount of snow here for a couple years now. It seems every time the rest of the island gets some it misses us. Don't tell anyone though because there's already too many people moving here...

Yes it was a nice treat! Been pouring here since but looks to be clearing up again today. Get that yarder finished! Any updates?

I remember doing a similar thing on the way back from Nitnat. Scared the crap out of us for sure! Big trucks for sure! I can't wait to see what you come up with.

Haha, yeah right! I don't think I am great or a master of much but I get by. I think you are right though, it all that salt air...

The thread won't die as long as people like yourself find it interesting to look at my cheesy pictures and videos.:rolleyes:

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I brought the real truck out today to haul around the toys.:rolleyes: I thought this was a good way to show the size difference. The lowbed isn't even as wide as it should be for scale width. I was a little nervous driving the Hayes on and off of the trailer but it was actually fairly easy. The Hayes goes slow very well...The KH, not so much.

http://youtu.be/Bf6u8ehkFWQ


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