500-ish ton mobile crane
 

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this will be my first build post here so it better be a good one :D

OK so this is a rough idea of what I'm shooting for, I've been gathering parts for a few weeks now and I'm ready to start on it. the frame rails are 36 inches long and will have the cab sitting out front, 40-ish inches total. going to have the same axle lay out, lots of aluminum upgrades! and lots of time involved :eek:

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Nice project! I look forward to seeing the boom design and implementation. Should be a beast when it's done. :)

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WOW - that's a doosie of a crane - nice custom project for sure!

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i'll have just a few pictures for you guys tonght

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wow looks like a fun little toy you will have your self there. i will be keeping my eye on this one

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thats gonna be pure awesome

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my pile of parts and also started on the frame :cool:

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/100_3780.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/100_3781.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/100_3782.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/100_3783.jpg

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Awesome Russ! Love all the metal going into this one!

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Dear Mr.Claus, i would like lots of shinny metal parts for my Christmas.

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This is going to be one cool build! Can't wait to see it done!!

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Shall we say bling!!!

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jeebus!!!!!

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very small update for ya, i can't really get much father then this till i get some more parts in. waiting on some bearing and other goodies

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/100_3786.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...e/100_3785.jpg

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jeebus! in deed :eek:

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Russ I think your over Dewing it.

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Coooool build.

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Is there such a thing?

Cool build

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I didn't mean that in a bad way, seems like the Mountain Dew is giving Russ a very vivid imagination. Carry on.

Hey Russ, when it's done will it be able to lift your cat?

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never :D :p

X2 on the cool build ;)