Forum: Farm Tractors and Implements
09-28-2011, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 96
Views: 70,562
Re: My Ford FW-60 Project
Lookin real good so far! Are you going to put a gear reduction in her?
She might be a tad on the fast side w/out one.The first one I did was race ready w/out one.:eek: With those tall tires it...
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Forum: Farm Tractors and Implements
09-27-2011, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 20,903
Re: Rims for RC Tractors?
Travis, those rims for the tractors that I've done here lately bring the tires in to close,& will rub on the inside of the fenders. The one's that I glued the hubs into are perfect. As soon as I get...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-24-2011, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 17,846
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Forum: Australian Rigs & Roadtrains
09-24-2011, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 134
Views: 46,897
Re: Cossetts Aussie Knight
This is going to be one sharp rig when she's done. Your going about this the right way. Looks all Aussie to me! Nice job!
FGD
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Forum: FreddyGearDrive
09-24-2011, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 18,940
Re: Power leveler,& Steiger build
Thanks guys!
Ok Joe! This is why I don't need a dozer anymore havin this baby.
Now this vid shows just how good this baby works!
:D...
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Forum: FreddyGearDrive
09-24-2011, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 19,143
Re: What??! A Belt drive??
Thanks Guys!
Yea I kinda figured this build would get some attention.
Snochaser,that's not the same tractor.
R/M it does bend in the middle,that is how it turns.Or do you mean,can the two halves...
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Forum: FreddyGearDrive
09-21-2011, 04:50 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 18,940
Re: Power leveler,& Steiger build
Thanks Guys!
Claus,I like to try different drive configurations,till I find the keeper.
Espeefan,My flippin scale is boxed up somewhere,& don't have a way to weigh er now. I will tell you it's a...
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Forum: FreddyGearDrive
09-21-2011, 04:09 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 19,143
Junk Belt drive,Soon to be chain drive!
Tried two different drive systems in these conversions. But couldn't but the motor & trany in the front of the tractor like I wanted. So after many hrs at the hobby store,& looking through countless...
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Forum: Boats!
09-16-2011, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 39,616
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Forum: FreddyGearDrive
09-16-2011, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 18,940
Re: Power leveler (harley rake)
Thanks Guys!
Yea Brian,it puts me back 5 yrs in time when I run this thing.
Steve,funny you should mention a rock hound,that was what I was going to make first.Now it looks like it will be...
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Forum: FreddyGearDrive
09-13-2011, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 18,940
Power leveler,& Steiger build
Since I sold my dozer,now I need something to make & smooth rds on the site.So this is my version of a power rack....
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Forum: FreddyGearDrive
09-09-2011, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 21,670
Re: FW-60.Workin Video!
Guys,Thanks!
Ben,don't worry I'm just trying different tires till I find the sweet spot.
I used a scollsaw.
Well managed to get the chisel plow done.Except for paint.
...
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Forum: R/C videos
09-09-2011, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,535
Re: 1/10 Caterpillar dozer
I don't think there is a more real looking & operateing r/c machine out there! The night you turned the keys over to me for awhile,& I got to play w/this monster.WAS the MOST FUN I've ever had w/a...
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Forum: FreddyGearDrive
09-08-2011, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 21,670
Re: FW-60.Workin Video!
Thanks Guys!
Cossett,I plan on installing a 4:1 & was going to light her up then.
Espeefan,the dirt was damp when I made the vid,plus there was no weight on the disc yet.
I do agree though,a...
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Forum: FreddyGearDrive
09-07-2011, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 19,346
Re: Some FGD vids
A little disc'in.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/th_TruckPics415.jpg...
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Forum: FreddyGearDrive
09-07-2011, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 21,670
Re: FW-60
Thanks Spudd!
My twin disc puller is done.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/TruckPics413.jpg...
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Forum: FreddyGearDrive
09-06-2011, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 21,670
Re: FW-60
Glad you Boys are diggin the build so far,Thanks!
Brian,saw it on line a while back & thought it would make a kool conversion.
Matt,Not to worry!Ole-Bud will be back & pushin! Even if it's burn't...
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Forum: Freddybuilt goodies
09-06-2011, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 17,385
Due to all the frame rail requests
I have my venders section shut down for awhile,because all my hobby stuff is boxed up.
But due to all the people that want truck rails,I'm going to start selling them again.
Now please try to...
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Forum: FreddyGearDrive
09-05-2011, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 21,670
FW-60.Workin Video!
Well don't have a hobby shop right now,& all my stuff is boxed up.:mad:
It's been over 3 months since I've had my hands on anything r/c.
So last week I broke down & orders sum goodies so I can at...
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
09-04-2011, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,446
Re: Need bulk styrene square rods.
Evergreen is where I buy all my stuff.They make just about everything you could ever need. Not to sure about 4' pieces.
Might want to check w/Travis,he lives real close to a manufactorer of...
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Forum: FreddyGearDrive
09-02-2011, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 18,379
Re: What's a motor home,w/out the mansion?
Sorry Guys!But all my builds are in boxes till I relocate to my new hobby shop. This really sucks for the people that have half done builds w/me.
But,this time will pass,& very soon I will be back...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-02-2011, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 386
Views: 163,391
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Forum: General Discussion
08-27-2011, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,825
Re: Whos a motorcycle rider
That Springer was my favorite st bike ever.It killed me to get rid of it!
I ordered that bike in 04 & it only seen water once in it's life time,& that was when the dealer boned up & washed it after...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-27-2011, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,825
Re: Whos a motorcycle rider
Been on a two wheeler since I was twelve & now I'm fifty two. Have been through a pile of bikes,2 & 4 wheel.Also have been in the hospital MANY times cause of them. But that was in my younger days...
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Forum: FreddyGearDrive
08-17-2011, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 25,216
Re: Field service truck & generator
WOW! THANKS GUYS! Those are some really nice complements!
Almost seems like you boys miss Ole-Geardrive. I had to wipe a tear from my eyes before I could type this.
VERY soon I'll be back to...
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