Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-23-2017, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Re: My first semi build thread
Making some progress today.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k114/mustan281/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0611.jpg (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/mustan281/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0611.jpg.html)...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-23-2017, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 9,461
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Forum: Electronics tech
01-16-2017, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,774
LED DIY for trailer ?
I am wondering if anyone uses a junction box of some sort for trailer wiring if not putting all the lighting on separate strings. Or is there a better way to connect them together? I have 4 strings...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-14-2017, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Re: My first semi build thread
Yea I decided to go a different route with the blue lights and changed them to amber but kept the inside cabin blue for now. I'll be getting some underglow lights for under the chassis that will be...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-13-2017, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
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Forum: Farm Tractors and Implements
01-13-2017, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,508
Re: Conveyor Project
No not yet. So far I made a belt from a tire inner tube. Cut a two inch wide strip from the middle. I have an old motor I pulled out of a miniature cutting wheel and plan on using that for the drive...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-09-2017, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Re: My first semi build thread
Almost done with building the box trailer and only needs some lights on the bottom and rear lights, wheels, doors, and trim which is in the mail. This is the first time that this trailer has been...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-09-2017, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-09-2017, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Re: My first semi build thread
Thought I would share an update on my truck. This is a recent video of some new functions on my rig. Nothing to special but you can see my fifth wheel hook stealth operation with braided steel wire....
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Forum: Electronics tech
01-08-2017, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,059
Re: AT9 Radio setup ?
Never mind, after a few hours of jockeying channels around and then messing with the settings I finally figured it out. I had to eliminate the usage one channel/switch that was wreaking havoc across...
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Forum: Electronics tech
01-07-2017, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,059
AT9 Radio setup ?
I recently got a RadioLink AT9. I have it all set up with throttle, steering and 5th wheel unhooking servo working great. Now my question is on the (ch3)throttle stick it is mixed with channel 6 up...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-06-2017, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Re: My first semi build thread
Thanks! I really like them and with a syrene sheet you really can't tell its structure is wood.
Finally got a new RadioLink AT9 radio. Still trying to learn my way around it and all of its...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-02-2017, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Re: My first semi build thread
I started another trailer build once I finished my flatbed. I thought maybe it's time for a box. It is about 80℅ complete. I got the top marker lights in place so I'm going to add the lower marker...
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Forum: Farm Tractors and Implements
12-11-2016, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,508
Conveyor Project
I've been wanting to build a 1:16 conveyor for quite some time. I have pretty much everything I need to start building now. I've seen plenty of pictures and video that it looks like it will be fun...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
11-30-2016, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Re: My first semi build thread
There's nothing I can't do with a table saw and nail gun! Been working out the kinks an new designs making it pretty. I'm just waiting for axles and wheels then I can begin loading it up.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
11-20-2016, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Re: My first semi build thread
Not too shabby for some scrap wood and liquid nails. The trailer is coming together. Now I need some wheels and axles. The wheels in the picture are from my truck....
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
11-19-2016, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Re: My first semi build thread
I may not be a metal fabricator but I know my way around wood. Started to make a flat deck trailer out of scraps I had laying around in my "shop". I do plan on using some aluminum for the edges...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
11-13-2016, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Re: My first semi build thread
Installed a 3;1 GRU onto the motor. I had to raise the transmission and then lower the servos so that they would clear . still have to finish rerouting wires and creating a new floor.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
11-12-2016, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Re: My first semi build thread
Thanks! I've thought about doing the bb thing, its a simple solution until I start adding more aluminum upgrades and the weight starts adding up. The rear of the truck is tricky with just swapping...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
11-12-2016, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
11-12-2016, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,359
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
11-08-2016, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 16,925
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
11-08-2016, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Re: My first semi build thread
Decided to lock one of the differentials, it helped a small bit but I wasn't completely satisfied. So I locked both and that helped a little also. Since this rig sits so low, it gets hung up often...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
11-08-2016, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,257
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
11-08-2016, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,407
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