Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
04-04-2016, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 23,870
Re: Project 8x8
I'm at the same point with my project .A complete stand still. i have yet been able to get a set of 8x8 axles that i can actually afford. The stuff on the market is really good stuff but way out of...
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Forum: Tanks!
04-19-2012, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,181
Re: 2A6 - in bits!
You can get any or all of the parts you need from the AAF in Danvile VA.
http://www.aaftankmuseum.com/
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
04-09-2012, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 24,394
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
03-18-2012, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,324
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Forum: General Discussion
03-18-2012, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,885
Re: Anyone here get migraines.
what works for me believe it or not is simply use some Excedrin Migraine Maximum strength as soon as I even think one is coming on. It is easier to stop it than to try to relieve it.
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Forum: General Discussion
03-18-2012, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,636
Re: I need a second opinion.
We see this in the RC tanking hobby all the time. Many people make the mistake of buying from large retail outlet hobby shops. Online of course and when something goes wrong or is not right to begin...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
03-17-2012, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 20,184
Re: My HEMTT build
I have the RC4WD single speed gear box and a drop down transfer case. I will be adding a doubler to use twin 540 motors.
I got some parts from PMD, Robbe and ebay basically thats it.
I will be...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-17-2012, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,033
Re: Kit Bashing
Well as I said earlier, I know better now. These are a little different than our RC tanks.
There are plenty of places to get spare and replacement parts believe it or not.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
03-17-2012, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 12,692
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
03-17-2012, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 11,891
Re: Long white hauler
That truck is absolutely beautiful absolutely beautiful.
I especially like the rear bumper.
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Forum: Australian Rigs & Roadtrains
03-17-2012, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 12,205
Re: MY 8 WHEELER 620 SCANIA
Everytime I see these Scania's I like them more and more. Especially the 8x8' or 8x4s
One of these will probably be the next truck project i do, an 8x8 for sure.
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Forum: General Discussion
03-17-2012, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,033
Kit Bashing
You all know what I just figured out. For all the money i have spent gathering parts for my HEMMT build, I could have just bought a kit and used most of the parts I need from that kit. Buying piece...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-17-2012, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,885
Re: Anyone here get migraines.
Try Metrex that is what my Dr gave me. Seems to work the best and doesn't knock your you know what in the dirt at the same time.
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Forum: Australian Rigs & Roadtrains
03-15-2012, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 12,205
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
03-10-2012, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,001
Re: King Haulers and 3x3x3 trailer
I think that is one of the best looking and functioning trailer designs I have seen on here. And i have seen some amazing trailers here so that is saying something.
Excellent work.
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
03-02-2012, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 20,184
Re: My HEMTT build
I'm looking for the Tamiya Semi leaf springs. I have 4 all wheel drive axles so I need 8 complete springs. I do not know if one complete axle is considered a set or one side so I am just saying 8...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-24-2012, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 10,823
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
02-22-2012, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 22,672
Re: my oil field truck
T" don't take this the wrong way but! every oil field truck I ever saw had 2 operating front drive axles.
Reason being is the end loaded and dumped this from the back, so 1 the needed the weight up...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-22-2012, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,627
Re: Transfer case for 4-WD
It would be nice to see the old Pete Needle noses and the Mack Metal fold up hoods.
These where the trucks I watch for hours growing up flying down my one lane little street when they where build...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-22-2012, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 11,090
Re: PFB Construction Site
It's a really nice way to conserve soil which is a big deal these days. Wish i had the room in my basement to build a Tank killing field.
Ofcourse it would have land mines that we now have and...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
02-12-2012, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 20,184
Re: My HEMTT build
I hit a little snag that have been slowing things down some what. I have Wedico leaf springs but they are about 1 inch to short for the application i want to use. I asked in another post for the...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-12-2012, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,494
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
02-12-2012, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,333
Re: Tamiya Semi Leaf Spring
They will work great. It must have been the difference between 1:14.5 and 1:16th scale
The springs I have now are almost exactly 1 inch shorter and that is how much I need.
Now to just be able to...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
02-12-2012, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,333
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
02-12-2012, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,333
Tamiya Semi Leaf Spring
Can anyone tell me the length of the leaf springs on a King Hauler.
I am building an 8x8 project truck and the distance between the axles will not allow me to use the springs I have. These are the...
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