Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-15-2010, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 27,558
Re: Mack DT 3rd rebuild
That baby looks scale now.Super nice job lowerin the cab to where it belongs. Only one problem.You might have to change your forum handle.
Something like large haul. Can your skid steer load that...
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Forum: Corral for the IRONHORSE
09-13-2010, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 36,846
Re: My train garden
Kinda looks you have another build thread to post. ( Rippers on my track loader)
Well I see you & your dad fit the saying( Apple don't roll to far from the tree) PERFECTLY!
Seems Dads got a...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-10-2010, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 259
Views: 103,645
Re: D9R and 463 pull scraper
I've been missin the boat on this build,WOW, That build is perfect! But,wouldn't expect anything else.Not after turning the landscaping up side down in minutes w/your first piece of art you made....
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-10-2010, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 10,016
Re: My Dump Trailer
PICS! ED! PICS! We need pics! I just can't feel your pain w/out PICS!
BUT! Will say,I know where your at. Be tough! You will win! I HOPE!!:D:D
FGD
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Forum: General Discussion
09-10-2010, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 8,948
Re: Ric Has Lost his Wife
I just hope the lord gives Ric the strength he needs to endure this bad time in his life. I know she will be missed by all of us,she was one of the nicest people I've gotten to know in the last few...
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Forum: FreddyGearDrive
09-09-2010, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 14,114
Re: Need something to pull step deck.
Wow,Thanks Guys for the suggestions & complements!
Well,she's gunna stay a daycab.I've been toyin with makin a tool box/headache rack. Seen one the other day,that looked really slick....
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
09-09-2010, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,948
Re: Bearings
One of the beatiful things about the bushings,is there self oiling. The grease is permeated in the metal. As the bushing gets hot it releases the oil. Take a torche & heat one,& see what it does....
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
09-09-2010, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,948
Re: Bearings
If your going to use your truck like a truck,leave the bearings at the hobby shop. I plow a lot of snow w/my trucks,& learned early the bearings are a waist of money.Unless you plan on oiling the...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
09-08-2010, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,925
Re: f350/highlift tranny?
Thomas,I have a few F-350 tranys running a 10 tooth pinion.You have to grind the mounting holes bigger to drop the motor closer to the trany. Also have to cut top cover so motor can sit down in side...
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Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
09-06-2010, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,859
Re: My beater
All's I know,is the one with 280000 miles on it ain't no bone shackin dodge.
& highly doubt the dodge will ever make it that far.Not on the original trany,& Here's the best part,the fords STILL...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-06-2010, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 104
Views: 33,755
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-06-2010, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 12,456
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
09-06-2010, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 21,964
Re: FGD's 10x10 winch truck
AAWWWW! Now Marty! Here I thought you were all over this thing??
Figured those measurements were right on the tip of your tongue.
Now WE have the fire wood,gas & no matches????
As far as me...
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
09-05-2010, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 143
Views: 68,334
Re: L Model MACK Wrecker
Yea Man! Now that baby looks the part! Perfect! Only one problem,where you gunna hide all the mechanics? Looks to be tight on space? Can't wait to see the MFU git shoe horned into this little guy.:D...
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
09-05-2010, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 27,255
Re: Pumper Rescue
What a nice job! That pump panel,just blows me away! Dude! This baby is spot-on! I've seen some very nice builds over the years,& this one is right at the top of the list.
FGD
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-04-2010, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,821
Re: Cotton Trk
The pics just don't do it justice. When I saw this truck in person,couldn't believe what a work of art it is. Just beautiful!
FGD
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
09-04-2010, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 21,964
Re: FGD's 10x10 winch truck
:eek::eek:Well Gee Marty,That's mighty thoughtful of you.Funny thing about the timing of you starting this thread.Just yesterday,pulled this baby out of a box & was trying to figure out what I should...
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Forum: FreddyGearDrive
09-03-2010, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 14,114
Need something to pull step deck.
Well time for a bad to the bone tractor. So lowered,stretched & whacked the sleeper. Now that I've pieced it together to get a look,almost think I should put the sleeper (shortened) back on it. Let...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
09-03-2010, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,580
Re: MTP Oil Field Pipe Truck
Hey Chris,
Now that white & green unit looks to be the cats a$$! That's kool lookin!
Any chance of a few more pics of that baby? Please?
FGD
A vid would be even better! :D
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Forum: FreddyGearDrive
09-02-2010, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 11,143
Re: Low load step deck
Well Thanks Fellas! Yea Travis,I'm diggin the styrene!
Ok Boys! She's got some color to er.The paint is a mix of chrome & light gray,didn't care for the aluminium paint.
So let me know whatcha...
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Forum: FreddyGearDrive
08-29-2010, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 11,143
Re: Low load step deck
Thanks Guys!
Losi,that's the one!
Hos1880,they where hollow tubes that I cut & threaded.
Well snuck in a couple of hrs & got the decking cut to length.
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Forum: FreddyGearDrive
08-29-2010, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 18,523
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
08-29-2010, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 98
Views: 47,568
Re: Oil Field Prim Mover KW 396
WELL....NOW.....! That took a lot longer than I figured to get a rise out of yu. Had to do some ball bustin just to see if you were awake & on the ball. Seems you were sleeping on the come back.:D
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Forum: FreddyGearDrive
08-29-2010, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 18,523
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Forum: Non Rc Model Trucks and Equipment
08-25-2010, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 19,630
Re: My Hobby Room
Beautiful,just beautiful!Hobby room?? Looks more like hobby museum.
Now,that's some thing to be very proud of! Thanks for givin us a look.
FGD
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