Forum: Welcome New Members
09-12-2010, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 137
Views: 160,711
Re: Mug Shots!
THX Joe,
Short of 'jackin' this thread, i'm putting together a Picasa album of the build of my "Man-imal" (half beast, half man).I'll go through the details on there.
And yes, this was built...
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Forum: Welcome New Members
09-12-2010, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 137
Views: 160,711
Re: Mug Shots!
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/King-Rick/Chopper/Picture074-2.jpg
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-09-2010, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 177
Views: 63,579
Re: IH5900i heavy haul tractor
Yeah buddy, that's what i'm talking about !! Great pic right there, as were the rest of them.
My apologies if you took my comment too serious. That wasn't my intent. :o
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-08-2010, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 177
Views: 63,579
Re: IH5900i heavy haul tractor
That looks incredibly cool Steve ! Great color choice, and will look even better 2 toned..
The only thing about it that I see that I don't like......... is the fact that we can't see it. Buy...
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Forum: Welcome New Members
09-08-2010, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,078
Re: Lurker from WI
Welcome Jeff,
Admitting to us that you own a CNC shop is probably a good way to assure that you will never have enough down time for yourself:D:D
I can predict your PM box is going to fill up...
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Forum: Earth-Moving Machinery 1:14,5 by Gipicarto & oro2modell
09-08-2010, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 231
Views: 306,387
Re: Caterpillar D11R CD 1:14,5 by Gipicarto
Mere written text cannot even begin to express the WOW factor of this build !!
The time, patience, skill, and attention to detail are just beyond belief. It is almost criminal to think this...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-07-2010, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 123
Views: 27,745
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-07-2010, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 130
Views: 36,273
Re: project 350
If your looking for something like this John
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/King-Rick/WDC/grilleafter.jpg
Here's what i use
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXTJC9&P=0
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-07-2010, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,706
Re: Izzy's IH
For me personally, this is hands down one of my top 3 all time builds. I've always loved these 1:1 Transtars, and your rendition is just beautiful !
Awesome pics too boot. Great truck.
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
09-04-2010, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 18,761
Re: *gear reduction unit
Another alternative is this. Scott (rcguy farms) turned me on to these years ago.
Look for the B series beetle motor halfway down the page
http://www.robotmarketplace.com/store_ant_motors.html
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
09-04-2010, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 18,761
Re: *gear reduction unit
I don't have any visual proof of it, but I have run my single axle and flatbed doubles around with a 12 pack on each trailer. At the time tho, the thought never crossed my mind to get a GVW on it....
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Forum: FreddyGearDrive
09-04-2010, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 14,114
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
09-04-2010, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 18,761
Re: *gear reduction unit
WOW..... You guys are way beyond my scope of intensity when it comes to figure gearing. Reading all these responses, I would think we're trying to decipher Einstein's theory of Realitivity :p:D
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Forum: General Discussion
09-03-2010, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 15,080
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Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
09-01-2010, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 14,559
Re: My "office"
I hear ya, and no offense taken. Some can't handle the monotony of this job. But they pay me dam good money to do it, along with insurance, benefits, 401, quarterly bonuses, etc.
And in todays job...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-31-2010, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 180
Views: 115,241
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-31-2010, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,478
Re: Ford F800 BigJob
Thx guys. I'm trying to take myself back 50 years on this one. Y'know, when the color wheel only had about 6 colors on it. This color was probably something drab-like that would have been seen back...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-31-2010, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 180
Views: 115,241
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Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
08-31-2010, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 14,559
Re: My "office"
I haul both dirt and coal, but prefer dirt runs. And obviously, there's ALOT more of it to move than coal. Dirt is faster paced, and makes the shift go by faster. I can easily get 80 loads per shift...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
08-31-2010, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 18,761
Re: *gear reduction unit
Yeppers !! Speed is something close to the same as a GD reduced 3 spd in 2nd gear.
I suppose you could figure it out mathematically to see what works best for you. I can't do it like that. I'm one...
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
08-31-2010, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 17,262
Re: 53 Ford COE
Wow Harry, you're more indecisive than I am when it comes to picking a theme for a truck:confused: LOL
I gotta admit tho, i'm lovin the rat rod look. A old school parts runner at its best. Nice...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-31-2010, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 11,783
Re: Pink Lady gets a makeover...
J-M,
Don't let the other guys hear this, but i actually kinda dig the pink color. :cool:
I'm looking forward to seeing what V2.0 looks like. They are both sharp looking trucks
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
08-31-2010, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 18,761
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
08-31-2010, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 18,761
Re: *gear reduction unit
Unless you are set on having more than a single speed, I use gearmotors like this one.
In my Wedico
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/King-Rick/WDC/Transfrombottom1.jpg
And one in my...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-31-2010, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,308
Re: Headache Rack?
That M&J unit looks great !! Nice to see there's a alternative out there for us.
I bought one of PMDs 'racks for my WDC Pete, and was not impressed by it, considering what I paid for it ....... IMO
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