Chevy 2500 Pickup
 

Hey guys,

Started this build about a week ago, after collecting parts for quite some time. The truck is 1:10, I was trying to do a 1:14 in the beginning, however, parts for the larger scales is so much easier to work with. Anyways, started off with a cheap Rc body that I got off Ebay and bought and modified a trail finder chassis to go under the body. I'm shooting for a some what realistic stance and height on this one, hopefully I can get something close. Eventually I would like to get a sound unit for this, I think a diesel would be pretty neat. ;)

Here is where I'm at now with the build:

Here is the modified chassis. Had to cut off an inch or two off the end, and move the rear axle up about the same. Since the original chassis has so much flex in the suspension, I decided to put some small shocks on it to restrict the travel, but still give it some articulation.

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8f5b891b.jpg

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After getting the stance about right, I couldnt stand the look of the bed of the truck. It had the molding from a roll bar that was on it previously, so I went ahead and cut it out and began to make a new one from styrene. I'm just waiting for the putty to dry now so I can get to sanding it down.

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...psbf372565.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...pse6dd6f92.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps72606a64.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9e2aa2ec.jpg

Thats where I'm at now, should have some more tonight. Thanks for looking and suggestions are more than welcome! :)

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Looks good! Keep up the good work

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Nice, J.D.! The right manufacturer too. The stance is right on. What about a headache rack, fuel tanks and tool box? It would give it the work truck look. Keep it up!

Ben

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Thanks!

Thanks Ben! I have the tool box down, but I dont know about the other two ;);)


Basically finished the body and rolling chassis. The body work is no where near perfect but its a work truck so it wont matter. ;) Now I have to wait for the motor and ESC to get here, then possibly some sound :) I still need to finish the tail gate but that is no big deal and can be done whenever. The next step on this build is to build a after market tow package. I think I will build it from brass or I might try out the one from Rc4wd first and see if it works.... Here are some more pictures. I also put it next to my Pete for a size reference :D Sorry about some of the pictures.... they didnt turn out too well....

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps487ab518.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...psd29c7832.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps38453e01.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9e51937b.jpg

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http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0947fb17.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps79ff4d28.jpg

Thanks for looking!

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That is one cool truck! Projects like this are really cool; turning bits into a sweet ride!

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Thanks for the compliment! I had this body sitting around for months. Then I bought the axles and they sat together for a few more months haha

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Here is just an idea why dont you make the sweet 1500 match that sweet truck of yours good work

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Thats a good idea! I might look into pin striping some yellow down the side. Maybe I should make black and yellow my fleet colors ;);)

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JD that truck looks great. It looks like a quick build and lots of fun. Now it's time to get it dirty. :D

Tyler

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Very nice trucks.

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nice trucks. you did a great job on the bed

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Thanks guys!

Have a bit of an update. Nothing has actually been done to the truck yet, but I started designing something new and will use my new piece of equipment that I bought for my birthday to build it ;);)

Here is just the start of what I'm building but its far enough to tell what it is. haha Since I work for a snow removal company I thought it would be pretty neat to make a miniature Western snowplow. I'm not replicating a single plow, this one is a bit of a hybrid between a few plows that we run. It would be extremely hard to replicate the mounting system on the new plows, so it will be similar to the older style mounts. The rest of the plow should be pretty close, however, I wont be using hydraulics. I'm going to use a winch for practical purposes, and a servo to turn the plow. Hopefully you guys like it! :):)


Here is the plow assembly as it sits now:

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1e2395d4.png

Here is the plow mounting kit that I designed to fit on the pick up:

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...psd93f163d.png

Here is the new piece of equipment ;);)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...psa0661736.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6c103a50.jpg

I figured why not? I've watched the KW body attempt and thought it was pretty awesome so I thought i would give it a try. The Afinia unit is very user friendly and I have had no problems this far.

Thanks for looking

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The truck turned out nice JD, but this going to be fun watching this plow "grow", and it will be neat on the truck! Keep posting updates!

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That's pretty AWESOME :eek: :D :eek: :cool:

Post pic's as you go, JD :) :D

I like the truck. Any other plans to modify the truck? :confused: :)

- RCT

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truck turned out great! love the 3D printer! very cool...

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Thanks Guys!

Have a bit of an update today... Mounted the snow plow mount and the adapter for the tow package. Going to rework the tow package so it sits snug to the bottom of the bumper. Here are some pictures:

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps222437d0.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4df03f20.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps48e684f1.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...psf6d6dd3e.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...psa10be414.jpg

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Nice job J.D., lets see the plow now.

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Thanks Ben! No plow yet, but have some more progress.

Have the winch and light carriage done. took 3 tries to get it perfect. Here are some pictures. Next will be the plow articulation and plow roll over mechanics. :) Waiting on a package from servo city with a bunch of 2-56 bolts and a servo to make some more progress

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6b8d7533.jpg

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Have another update for you guys. Was able to get the main plow support made about a week ago and last night I printed the roll and pivot pieces. Also did some brass work to pull it all together. Got a video of it functioning :D:D

VIDEO:

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1f42604f.jpg

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http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6e45ff66.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6a6bbf54.jpg

Thanks for looking!

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Wow, that's an impressive snow plow! I would like to play with 3d printing someday.
Cheer's, Neil.

Chevy 2500 Pickup and Snow Plow
 

Thanks Neil! Its been alot of fun so far, I have no complaints


Pretty much wrapped up the plow today. Still needs some sanding and decals, as well as some markers for the plow and wings and maybe some lights down the road. :p The important part is that it works :D I ended up lucking out and will be able to use this for my final in my Inventor class. I highly doubt many of my class mates will expect for me to bring in a real model of what I designed :rolleyes:;) Hopefully by next Tuesday I have the little details done too. Anyways, I took the truck and plow to the Kansas show and used it to push some dirt there and was pretty happy with how it performed. Brought it home and after staring at it for a while figured the plow height was too high so I redesigned to be a little shorter. Well I'll shut up and let the pictures and video do the talking :D

VIDEO:

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3a349457.jpg

The pictures from the Kansas show plowing some oil dry.

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2fa0f65d.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...psbf416129.jpg

Dont have any good reference pictures, but this is the second version of the plow. The pictures from Kansas are with the first version. Even now its pretty high but much better that the first one.

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps57fbdc8d.jpg

Then with the wings I completed today. To date, I haven't been able to find any other RC snow plows that have had wings. (I realize now, because they are a pain in the *** to design for such a simple piece :o ) But I thought doing the wings would set it apart from all the others. I think the working trip edge sets it apart too.

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...psb205b4b7.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4a75a3f6.jpg

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Thanks everyone for looking, sorry about the phone pictures..... my camera didn't appreciate the flood in the basement haha Should have a few more updates on the plow before it is finished. I think I'm going to take a shot at a working salt spreader too ;):eek:

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The salt spreader should be easy with the 3d printer, I like the plow!
Cheer's, Neil.

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New blade looks much better!!!! This blade is sweet!!!

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Thanks fellas! :D

Thought I could show the Cad models. This is what I'm presenting for my final and I'm taking the truck in :eek: I'm thinking I can squeeze an A outta this one ;)

I didnt model every little thing on this one since I was already pressed for time. I'm hoping to improve on my 3D modeling skills over the summer :)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4ea58d2c.jpg

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Not much of an update, but a few small details that I did today. It bugged me that I hadn't made the plow markers yet. Even though they are such a small and simple detail, in real life you rely on them so much to know where you are. So I ran to the hardware store to pick up the brass and started bending and painting. I would still like to do vinyl decals, but who knows if I'll ever get around to them... I also put a SMX into the truck, it came out of my semi and it works okay, but I would like to get a new one for the Pete because this one got wet in the flood and ruined the potentiometer and casing..... Anyways, here are some pictures and a video. I really need to find some "snow" to break this thing in before winter :D

VIDEO:

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps827a3f18.jpg

Before the paint:
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8dabd59b.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps823ce129.jpg


After the paint :D:)
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...psb6944b1a.jpg

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JD that is an awesome 2500 you've built, your printing design and technic is impressive, nice work.

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Been working on a few things for the truck.... Made a mount for the RC4WD Pintle and Lunette. And since I made that I ordered a bruder dump trailer and started to convert it so it will dump, just need to get a faster motor to run the screw drive! No pictures of the trailer yet... Then I ordered a light bar for a 1:24 cop car but got all the LEDs in amber. Can't have a proper plow truck without a light bar ;) Ordered a kit for wig wags too so should have those next week sometime :D

Some of the pictures are a little out of focus :o

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1620d4dc.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...psc70bfe8d.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3046fd17.jpg

VIDEO:
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7ccc25c6.jpg

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wow! dunno how i missed this thread but that is a WICKED plow!

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Great build excellent work

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More people should look at this thread. I'm sure it's been overlooked all to easily. This is a really great build. I like the snowplow and the truck. Very cool, J.D. I love all the little details.

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This truck keeps developing into something even cooler! I love the new blade, and wings! Light bar is sweet as well!

What do you use to make your parts? Since you drew them up in CAD, did you 3D print them?

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Wow, looks like I'm a little late on these replies.... been a little busy with work. :o:o

Thanks!

Thanks!

Thanks Nathan!

Thanks! Yep, you're spot on about the 3D printer. I bought one of the Afinia Printers for my birthday and it has been very useful :D:D


I finished up the truck tonight. Just had to do the lights which had been sitting on the work bench for most of the summer. So much for getting alot of work done on my models this summer.... :eek: Well here are some pictures and a Youtube video. Hope you guys enjoyed! Working on a dump trailer for the pickup after I finish my Peterbilt :cool::cool:

VIDEO:
http://youtu.be/6uTtzLVLM4g

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3bffedec.jpg

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Very nice

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Seems like winter caught up on me... That just means I got to test the truck today after I got home from work :) Time to hopefully focus on some design work, 3D Printing, and maybe some model building :D:eek:

Here is a VIDEO:

http://youtu.be/GgFmK5fYJq8

And here a few pictures I took:

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...psd6502d35.jpg

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Nice man. Looks like you had some fun.

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That.. Is nice man!

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Have a bit of an update for the pickup. Finally got around to designing a hitch mounted 1000 pound salt spreader. Started to print parts out and cut some brass yesterday afternoon. My plan is to have an operating salt spreader by the end of the week, but we will see how that plan goes ;):eek:

Here is the salt spreader that I modeled mine after:

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...psd6bc2384.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4decddd1.jpg


Here is my progression of the computer model:

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4b081723.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...psa685b220.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...pse4b4209c.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...psd2eaa0a8.jpg

And the finished computer model:

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...psde024310.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9178b0df.jpg

Put the printer to work :)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1b60f3c5.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps70915f3b.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps32db32da.jpg

I'm hoping this pile of brass turns out similar to the frame in the picture ;)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...psb7ff5b19.jpg

Thanks for looking!

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JD, this is looking good can't, wait to see a video, will you be using table salt or will it work with regular "sidewalk" salt?

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Will the spreader work with fertilizer too?
Cheers, Neil.

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Thanks! I'll be using table salt, the proportions would be funky if I used regular sidewalk salt. The auger would have to be multiple times bigger :eek::eek:

Why not? I've pushed dirt with the snow plow before ;)

Here is where I stopped for the night. One more component to build out of brass and I can get a proper test done. I may have cheated and done a very crude test, but I couldnt resist :D:cop: No pictures of that though!

Here are some pictures of the set ups for soldering and some of the assembly.

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2d153468.jpg

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Thanks for looking!