Freightliner dump truck
 

Since I ran out of parts for the new lowboy I started on the cab today for my new dump truck I decided to build something a little different and don't remember seeing a Knight Hauler made into a dump truck. Here are some pics of the progress on the cab.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0477.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0478.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0482.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0483.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0481.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0480.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

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you got a lot of nice projects going on
keep up the good work:)

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That should look real nice. It will be different, that's nice to see. Another "out of the ordinary" build out of the "00" stables.

Ben

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Thanks and I have found that multiple projects gives me something to do when I need a break from one of the other projects.

Thanks Ben it will be all wheel drive as well.

Travis

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what front axle are you using? are you gonna do floats as well?

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There is a purple one that runs around here with a polished Tebco bed on it.

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I am thinking about using the D35 from RC4WD that Katan mentioned instead of the TLT and I am not sure about the front tires yet.

Travis

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I need to figure out which one I want to use on my new truck. I'm just not experianced enough with them to know which one I should use with wider fronts.

Ben

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That cab looks close to the Mack Titan cab too.... with a little modification.

Ben

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Are you using the back of the sleeper to make the the cab back?

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Corey it is actually parts from the sleeper off of a King Hauler the sleeper on a Knight is squared off and I wanted it to be more round. I always save leftover parts just for this occasion. I need to get a measurement of a D35 from the outside of the hubs not including the hexes.

Travis

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Like the rounded back for sure. We are sold out on d 35's otherwise I would measure one up for you.

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That is cool Corey I will hit up Katan and see if he can get me a measurement.

Travis

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Ben - Do you have a pic to post of a Titan?

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nice start on new dump truck...

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Looking good Travis.

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Thanks how is you Knight running are you happy with the new front axle.

Thanks we haven't seen much of you around here are you going to post some of your stuff we even have a section for the tanks?

Travis

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Not yet but maybe by Thursday been busy today.

Travis

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travis my night is a monster front axle made a big differance.cant play with it right now my radio is on it way to fgd..thanks for asking...

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I'm definitely tuned in on this build!

Not to burst your bubble, Ed had a blue knight hauler daycab dump at Indy 2007. The truck was dismantled after the show, I believe. I couldn't find any pics...

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Rod I would like to see a pic of it to see how some one else has cut the cab down because I have done this one completely different than my single axle.

Thanks
Travis

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Thanks we haven't seen much of you around here are you going to post some of your stuff we even have a section for the tanks?

Travis[/QUOTE]

Been working some crazy hours, 12hr days, split shifts + Saturdays so I just haven't had much time or even energy. I promise I'll get photobucket figured out (Lynn's been helping) and post some stuff this week.

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Lynn seems to be helping evrybody these days with all kinds of stuff.

Travis

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That's for sure!

Well, I finally remembered my photobucket password and got the linking thing figured out. Posted some things this morning - more to come! :D

Dennis

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Travis your going to have to build a barn just for all your trucks man you have alot of them lol nice build seemless on the cab nice work

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Looking good Travis! I'll go get some popcorn!:D

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you get your popcorn I'll just settle in for some alum. chips :p

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I'm beginning to wonder if Travis, Freddy, and Paul live in a Tamiya factory. There seems to be no end to the parts. Everyday it seems like they start a new project and just happen to have all the parts there... Yet it takes me 15 days to get a front axle assembly.

I'm kinda jelous!!!

But other than that, it's looking good Travis, I like the way you did the back of the cab,

-Mike

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Thanks Mike lets just put it this way I have my own chair in the office at the hobby shop.

Travis

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Well here is how I go about building the chassis, first dump all the parts bags in a bowl, then start building. No I am not Joking.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0500.jpg

Travis

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OK axles done now on to the transmission.:D

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0501.jpg

Travis

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Sooooo, you'll be done by morning? :D:D

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No but I bet I can test drive tomorrow night.:p:D

Travis

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:eek: if I could only get wheels done like that :eek::p someday someday :rolleyes:

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that works if you only put the parts you need to build the part. then you know if you miss one lol

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Stuff every nut, bolt,screw, and parts bag for a Knight Hauler is in the bowl. After a dozen or so trucks you know where the parts go.:D

Travis

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Well here is what I have so far an AWD day cab now I just need a dump box.:rolleyes::D

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0505.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

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geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz lol man your just way too fast nice truck though can't wait to see what your gonns be doing this spring your gonna be multicolored tryin to paint everything