Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
03-03-2014, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 19,384
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
03-02-2014, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 30,977
Re: OK I started
That's kinda how I build my trucks...tape parts to see how it looks then drill holes if I'm happy....this will be a nice looking day cab.
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
03-02-2014, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,540
Re: Motor uestion about turns,vs speed,vs torque
I used an rc4wd 6 tooth pinion with the rest of the drive train stock.
The 85 turn with a 6 tooth pinion is in my opinion way slow for a truck. Top gear with the 85 turn was about the same speed...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
03-02-2014, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,540
Re: Motor uestion about turns,vs speed,vs torque
I installs the 80 turn integy in my black Mack and it was pretty slow even in 3rd gear. So I will use that for the lift motor in my end dump.I then put the 65 turn in the Mack and I think it's...
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
02-27-2014, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,380
Re: Chopping cab
When I did my sleeper cut I ran it thru a band saw with the gard set at the depth I wanted.. It made for a perfectly straight cut. Made life easy when gluing the halves together.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
02-27-2014, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 26,241
Re: Full frame Dump trailer build ?
Arms are done, now to hook up the screwdrive to lift the box.... The trailer will hopefully have the battery and the motor contained between the axels . This will keep the center of gravity lower and...
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Forum: Australian Rigs & Roadtrains
02-27-2014, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 13,155
Re: My King Hauler
Wow.... Very nice fleet. Looks like you may need an end dump as well....
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
02-26-2014, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,965
Re: ihb wrap around
Really looks good with the stock globe front axel placement.....now don't scratch it!
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
02-26-2014, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 26,241
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
02-26-2014, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 28,892
Re: Possible Spring Show in Monticello, Il
I'm going to try to make the show...will bring all my tucks and stay for a day and head home or get a hotel if we get a good turn out.
As far as meterial I will haul what ever everyone wants....
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
02-26-2014, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 26,241
Re: Full frame Dump trailer build ?
Got this project going again...changed the design a little and went with a 1/4 frame design.
I hope my thinking works out as I'm not sure the screwdrive pushing down on the front of the tandems...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
02-26-2014, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 35,181
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
02-25-2014, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 30,977
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
02-25-2014, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 22,315
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
02-25-2014, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 27,271
Re: My RS700L build
Thanks for the kind words guys
Well i Got my sleeper painted last night. Little more cab detail work,lights etc...and she will be done. It also finally warmed up to about 22 degrees today,...
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
02-25-2014, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 58,935
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
02-25-2014, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,540
Re: Motor uestion about turns,vs speed,vs torque
Good to hear more praise about the integy motors....yes I have tried about 3 rc4wd motors and all I consider are poor performers. They do have slower rpm the higher the turn but power seams to drop...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-24-2014, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,639
Re: I FOUND THIS SERIES MEGATRUCKERS
I like how simple heavy haul seams over there...just drive the machine up on the flat deck strap it down and go...you would be lucky to go 5 miles here without finding a bridge or restriction...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
02-24-2014, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,540
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
02-24-2014, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,540
Re: Motor uestion about turns,vs speed,vs torque
I searced ebay and no luck on an 80 turn but i found a 65 turn integy so Bought that for one of my hi-way trucks. If I like the speed it has or want a little slower I will try looking for the 80...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-24-2014, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,639
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
02-24-2014, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,540
Re: Motor uestion about turns,vs speed,vs torque
Thanks for that info. I will look up that motor. I agree the 6 tooth pinion does chew up the gear in the trans. It also makes it so I have to puss pace the motor back.
. I have tried the rc4wd...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
02-24-2014, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,540
Re: Motor uestion about turns,vs speed,vs torque
Thank you Bo. I had seen that thread in my search....I'm not using brushless for now but just can't seam to find a quality high torque slow rpm motor that will bolt up to the stock transmission...I...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-24-2014, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 8,405
Re: Resin cast W900A extended hood
Looking great...love to see another old school hood made.
Just wondering...after the final prototype would you be better off having it copied in 3D?
This may save you time and money after you...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
02-24-2014, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,540
Motor uestion about turns,vs speed,vs torque
I have used several different motors in my builds. Scales speed and power being the main goals.
My question is why does my tamiya 35 turn motor seam more powerfull than my rc4wd 80 turn motor? I...
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