The Daycab
 

Hey guys! I got a King Hauler kit over Christmas, and finally worked up the nerve to chop off the sleeper. It went off without a hitch and I sanded it down! I'm stoked! Now I just need to work up the nerve to turn on my homicidal camera!:D Well, we'll see about the pic's, this occasion is definetly worth it!:D I need some tips on a removable back panel for it!:D

Thanks guys!:D

Oh, and Freddy, it's going to be black!:D

Trucker out.

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Alright, here are the pics!
I used a normal saw for this cut, nothing fancy!:D Rear of the cab is a little scratched up, but hey, this ain't no show truck!:D:D All I need now is a radio, a receiver, a battery, and some black paint!:D:D:D

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1050678.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1050680.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1050681.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1050682.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1050683.jpg

Thanks for taking a look!:D

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that truck with the frame lenght it has now looks really good:)
just cutting the sleeper off really improved the looks
keep up the good work

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Great start on the daycab! When I built one, I too was looking for a solution to get access to the battery and turn the truck on... I didn't want to chop and hinge the hood, so I looked around at what I had... and I used the rear door from the sleeper. I cut it in half and glued it back together... a lil sanding and body work and you're good. I got this idea from Ed.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w.../triaxle25.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w.../triaxle26.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w.../triaxle28.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w.../triaxle51.jpg


what are the plans w/ this rig???

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That's a pretty cool idea, Rod. I wonder how it would work if you moved the latches down lower, and the rear window up higher. You would have to chop and section the rear wall to relocate the latches, but I think that might work out even better. Any thoughts on that?

Trucker, congrats on cutting up a perfectly good cab. Now it's even better looking then before. Don't worry about those scratches. A little glazing putty, with some sanding, and no one will even know.

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ha nice!

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Lookin good so far!You got a lot done in a short time. Nice!
FGD

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kool, the day cabs do look soo much better

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Coming right along Trucker.. Looking good.

-Mike

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Thanks a bunch guys!

Rod, that is exacly what I was thinking, minus the window.:D

Nate that idea sounds good too!

And this truck is gonna be a all-purpose hauler/ prime mover. It will have a taller ride height! Any suggestions on this? I'd like a heavy-duty bumper on it, and maybe a headache rack. Maybe go 6x6 eventually. Might even paint the grille and wheels!

I'll go pick up some styrene, paint, electronics, and... what kind of putty? Oh man! I'm getting all kinds of adrenaline from the thought of more truck building!!!:D
More to come tomorrow!!!:D:D:D
Trucker out!:D

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trucker , just incase you couldn't find it :p Here's a link for filler choices :D http://173.201.47.108/showthread.php?t=609 great start ;)

IHSteve

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Thanks Steveo!:D I'm on an adrenaline rush right now! WHOOOO!:D

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looking good trucker...

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Hi Trucker, I didn't know a King Hauler could look as good as a daycab I'm starting to like them now mighty fine job mate, if your looking for a "heavy-duty bumper" or bull bar have a look at Tim's KW T650 & C510 might help and keep the pic's coming please :D

Cheers Tracy

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Thanks RAIDERS and Cossett! And thanks for the tip Cossett, but I mean like one of these:

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...SH-TRUCK-5.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...ave_refurb.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...may_09_003.jpg

Not with the roll cage, though. Hopefully more pics soon!:D

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http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...SH-TRUCK-5.jpg

now thats my style service truck ;):D

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Heck yeah!:D Only, would have it painted black!:D

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jade green ;)

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The last truck is a Canadian truck. MLVW [ Military Light Vehicle Wheeled ]
It's the next generation from mine.
.http://rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=726

Rob

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Same way i did my first daycab, 'cept i got my idea from myself.:p

This was clear back in '05
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...ck/ebay108.jpg

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Really? Okay. It looks like a M35A2 to me. A deuce-and-a-half. Guess not.;) Your truck is awesome though!:D

That's what I was thinking! And, it's probably what I'm gonna do! What did you use to cut the middle section out?:D

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Score and snap method that i use on all flat pieces i need to cut.

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Ok, thanks Rogue!:D

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I'll start on the back wall tomorrow, I've got all the parts I need! Can you guys show me pics of the scratch and glue technique. Or, since I'm glueing it, can you show me some pics of glueing styrene?:D Thanks for all your help guys!:D

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I will see if I can do a quick video in the morning.:cool:

Travis

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Thanks fhhhstix!!! Your videos are the best!!:D

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Sorry man wasn't able to get it done I had some stuff that poped up to take care of. :(

Travis

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No problem fhhhstix! I guess I'll do it tomorrow, or wing it!:cool:

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Well her is a short video see if it helps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF-PQLSuwco

Travis

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Thank's Travis, Later Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

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Well, spent the day watching the Super Bowl, and I don't think I can manage it tonight. There's always next year!!!:cool::D

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Hey, sorry I didn't thank you earlier Travis!:D That video was awesome!!! Thanks for taking the time to do it!:D I got a new camera, and I'll post some pic's once I get something done!:D

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No problem I am glad I could help.

Travis

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Hey Travis, bet your glad that you don't always have to work while hugging a camcorder...:D:D

That is a pretty neat idea putting the bondene in the squeeze bottle. I use a paint brush my self, I feel I can control the amount and placement that way. but I can see where this would be useful.

-Mike

Trucker here is a link to find the Bondene. It is made by Plastruct and there website is a bit of a joke to find stuff.

Plastruct Bondene

And this is their Weldene. The Weldene is strictly for bonding styrene and give you a few more seconds of manipulation time. Plus it is completely non-toxic.

Weldene

The Weldene will bond styrene to styrene, while the Bondene will bond most plastics to them selves.

And this is Plastic Weld Cement. This will bond Styrene, Acrylic, Butyrite together or to each other. I use this stuff the most. HOWEVER this stuff works fast so you have to have the pieces where they are supposed to be.

Plastic Weld Cement

These all work by chemically melting a small layer of the plastic and "Welding" them together. CA glues just glue the pieces together. While you can get this bond apart, you will usually end up destroying the pieces, where with the glues, ya can just pull them apart clean them up a bit and go again.

Now it makes perfect since that if you can pull them apart as with the glue, then they will eventually fall apart right!

These are the way to go for sure, and for ever..

And they are not any more expensive than the CA glues.

-Mike

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Thanks for the tips Mike.

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Great start on the daycab trucker! good to see you have made it to cut and chop side of building a custom truck.

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Thanks bucshott! That means a lot coming from you! Maybe one day I'll mod the cab itself!:D

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Well! I think it's about time for an update! It's certainly been a while!
So, lets get going!

It's raining here, and I'm really happy because of it! And I also have a 4-day weekend!:D So I took over the table again, and started working on the cab!

Here's the Hobby table! (Backup hobby table)
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000028.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000029.jpg

Caution! Styrene setting! :D
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000031.jpg

The pieces to hold on the rear panel.
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000030.jpg

Here's what I used to weld them!
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000032.jpg

Here's the truck!
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000033.jpg

The new battery, just came! And this connector fits!;):o
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000036.jpg

Close up.
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000037.jpg

Dualie wants to know what all the noise is.:D
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000035.jpg

Thanks guys! More to come soon!:D

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Im alittle confused at how your going to attach that back pannel flush. Whats ur xbox live username?

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I'm going to make the back panel for the sleeper less wide, then pop it in. Basically what Rogue did on his daycab. There's a pic a few posts up.

And those aren't Xbox 360 games, they're old Xbox games! Although, my dad's gonna get one soon. I'm a PS3 guy, so if you have one send me your user! :D
Otherwise hang on for a few days. It'll be fun to play online with another builder, what games are good?:D