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Project TOP GUN..
Well been hiding a little but still been building just been short on time for posting so here is one of 4 projects going right now the other will be posted soon as I can. But here is a rig I am building for a very close friend of mine he and I have done many deals and he came to me with a distance vision and wanted me to fill in the blanks so here we go..
Now I am also going to be doing the next 4 builds to showcase some of the great custom parts that independent custom parts builders are building out there and show off there great work I am going to try to use as many of them as I can might not use them all but most of them.. I started with the best base you can start with and that is Freddy's Frame Rails. These things are so perfect I could not ask for anymore.. http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/001-14.jpg Then I tapered the end of the rails.. http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/002-20.jpg Next 3 of Freddy's CNC milled frame Cross Members. Now I bought the undrilled ones and I went with one hole in the center instead of 2. http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/005-18.jpg So the CCE freight dropped off a pallet of suspension Dream Weaver Custom Parts. Got enuff shocks for 3 twin screw trucks and 2 sets of front break boosters and I have more on order..These are great scale hand built shocks out of brass you have to see them in your hands.. http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/008-10.jpg http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/009-9.jpg Ok so time to build the front. I went with Mier alum Steering Blocks up front with the Dream Weaver Shocks and Break Boosters. http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/006-16.jpg http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/007-11.jpg I'll get a picks of the boosters mounted Monday night. Here are the rear shocks mounted..And if you look close you will see I have added a extra short leaf to the top of the stack. This rig is going to be a working show baby http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/013-5.jpg On to the drive line. I made up a nice little drive shaft to replace that crappy little dog bone that comes with the truck kits.. http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/014-3.jpg http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/015-4.jpg Now since on a real truck you are not allowed to have a drive shaft longer than 60" this truck will need 2 drive shafts so I built some longer scale shafts instead of cobbling stock ones together. So here is the rear one built and installed with a Mier alum hanger bearing. http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/016-5.jpg So that is where I am tonight Ill post more tomorrow night. :D |
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Great Start can't wait to see more!
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hmmm lookn nice so far man, sometime tells me this is gonna b some type of cabover hehehe cant wait to see what she'll b :)
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i'm liking the truck name, sounds like this is going to be a great build up
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lookin good paul!!!
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Looking good Paul. Thanks for the kind words on the shocks.
I also notice that you changed the nuts on the rear leaf pivot.. Did it give you more movement as it did me? |
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i love your builds paul!!!!
joey |
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About time! Looks like your off to a good start,you know it's gunna be a good build when you start with such nice parts!:D
Keep it comin Bro! FGD |
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Nice start Paul!
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lol Top Gun eh? so will it have wings?
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Very cool. Where can you buy that carrier bearing?
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we want more paul COME OUNNNN!! LOLL bet this is gonna be awesome :)
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Hey Thanks alot guys for all the great comments.. Had to work late tonight so just got home but should be home early tomarrow night. The hanger bearing I get them off Mier's ebay web sight and Silivo clam down your going to blow up..LOL Ill get you more to see..
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Looks great Paul.I am with Silvio,I wonder what cab is going on this puppy(lol)
I always learn something from each of your builds.Keep up the great work. Ed |
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Stop busting my stones I am getting stressed out!!
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where are you hiding paul?
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Hey Paul I'm starting to get withdrawal symptoms already even the same pic's but taken differently will do LOL :D
Cheers Tracy |
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LOL. I am sorry guys been a crazy work week and are internet has been down since wed this week should have it fixed today they said. I just got a vital parts shipment from The Bone Yard yesterday so ill be back at it tonight and ill post picks if I have the net cause this Blackberry won't cut it.
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Hey guys got some done this weekend on my buddy's new rig. Big Thanks to Russ at The Bone Yard for getting me a floor so fast so I could get back at building.. Thanks Much Russ.
So I was able to get the tranny mounted and make the other scale drive shaft for it.. http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/006-17.jpg Also got the stainless plates for the MFU steps cut and I got the steps mounted too.. http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/001-18.jpg http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/002-24.jpg With the cab I got the lowered look in the front I wanted and got the steps in there nice and tight. The front of the truck is lowered a little not the cab lowered. http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/003-23.jpg And now more custom parts from some of are great Vendors here on the board. The truck is getting these custom Hydro tanks made by IHbuilder. http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/004-22.jpg http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/005-21.jpg And here is a little extra i have been working on 1/2 bull pipes and I got them all dialed in here is one mounted all up. The are made from brass and machine bent so the bends are perfect and then chromed.. What do you guys think... http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/009-11.jpg http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/008-12.jpg http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/011-8.jpg http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/007-12.jpg http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/010-7.jpg |
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Looking good TC! The pipes look good. I like how you have the cab sitting. Great job on er!
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Looks real good Paul and I can't wait to see how this one turns out.
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WoW, you have been keeping this one a secret! Like the parts!
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She's coming together nicely.I love it when a plan comes together.
Ed |
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yeah man, looking very good!
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I think it's lookin great.
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Thanks Much Mike.. I really like the look of your shocks on the truck it really cleans up the frame rails and makes it look so much more scale.. Been running long Hrs again this week I have been working a little each night so ill get updates very soon.. |
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Hey TC, is this thing gonna have a sunroof in it? Now that'll be sweet! :)
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Nope no sun roof ,KW Air Dine day cab roof Ill start cutting tomorrow night..
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Cool, don't see many scale KW's. Take care.
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Howdy Cowboy,
your rig look great so far. The pipes are fantastic - could be something for my King Hauler Daycab. If you build another pair of this i send you my adress :D:D:D |
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Cool, a KW, this should be good! Look forward to seeing how you do the bodywork
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Great looking truck TC.. I love the low look in the front, its going to look like a southern gravel hauler and them are bad looking..Keep up the great work..
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Nice smooth looking truck. Those tanks are also a thing of beauty. Can't wait to see them installed and how she sits.
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Solid good start to another fine truck. I like the extra bend in the pipes. A bit too long for my taste, but I'm ussually way out there in left field anyhow.
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Thanks Much Tyler and Chris..
Chris I agree the turn out is to long I have to cut that down more to normal length.. |
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I like the length. Looks like a bunk truck converted into a daycab. That is what I did to my 1:1 and I have about 9 feet from the front of My wagon to the back of My cab.:D
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Thanks Much Jessy! You going to bring this truck to a show this year or WHAT!
Ok back to the build I got my tank straps in today but the fuel tank metal brackets did not show so Ill have to wait till tomarrow.. But I did get the deck plate done and I am making the 5th wheel mount right now.. Here is the plate.. http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/002-25.jpg http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/001-19.jpg |
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