Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
10-21-2012, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,565
My steel truck
hey guys, this is my new month old job. pretty jammy work really, would be better if U.S. Steel would get shipping again, but the time at home has progressed my build alot! lol this setup is good for...
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Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
10-21-2012, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 32,344
Re: 3 stick shifting
could be a 13 or 18, but i dont get why he pulls it out of gear to split shift...... definately an acert cat..... **** whistling things...... loved the pre emission one i drove. ('98)
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Forum: Construction Equipment
10-21-2012, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 503
Views: 408,328
Re: CAT 374D L
Amazing build!
you are going to need a serious trailer made up to haul this thing around!
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Forum: Electronics tech
10-21-2012, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,018
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
10-21-2012, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 16,371
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Forum: Electronics tech
10-20-2012, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,206
strobe lights
so, anyone know how to do this kind of stuff?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-y8_bsqTEA&feature=related
i remember doing a simple circuit this way back in grade 8 shop class. to bad i wouldnt...
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Forum: Electronics tech
10-20-2012, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,018
Re: Signal lights on mirror brackets question...
best idea ive seen for wiring leds yet! i clicked on the video below, really demonstared how the stuff works!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpgroPBF6MU&feature=related
where do you find this...
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Forum: Electronics tech
10-20-2012, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,813
esc question
and the question is, what do you guys run?
id like to be able to pull some stuff around, im running an integy 65t motor on a stock trans for now. any suggestions?
also, i plan on running a 2...
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Forum: Electronics tech
10-20-2012, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,130
Re: realistic beacon
that is very impressive! looks like the real deal! i dont suppose you have some more build pics?
very nice work!
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
10-20-2012, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 591
Views: 256,720
Re: S&M Trucking open for bizz nizz !!!
yeah i noticed that too, i was wondering what it was at first. looks nice and clean! whats the plans for paint? have fun!
oh, are you getting any snow up in the sue yet? :D
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Forum: General Discussion
10-18-2012, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,953
Re: Chrome
I've used alclad, takes a bit of practice, but it does work. I'm still learning how to get it right, but on the upside, if you overdo the the top coat, it looks like old pitted aluminum :D
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
10-18-2012, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 41,576
Re: First Build - King Hauler
well I jinxed myself by saying the body work was almost done.... I guess after I put this on I'll need to fill the holes in the roof!
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
10-16-2012, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 41,576
Re: First Build - King Hauler
Thanks!
i havnt got to use mine much, only did the rails before the reno started! i have lights to go under the cab and in the holes in the bunk, going to try painting with chrome paint around...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
10-15-2012, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 41,576
Re: First Build - King Hauler
got the rear fenders back from the paint shop ( a shop vac box in my basement, lol) and they look sweet!
should give y'all a color contrast, the cab will be the same color.
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
10-15-2012, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 11,900
Re: paint issue
well the clear worked just fine. thanks guys, appreciate the help.
RCT&C saves the day again!
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-10-15125046.jpg
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
10-14-2012, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 41,576
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
10-14-2012, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 19,227
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
10-14-2012, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 157
Views: 80,279
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
10-14-2012, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 41,576
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
10-14-2012, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 11,900
Re: paint issue
yup travis, thats what i did too. i was losing my mind, because it didnt say anything about being a base clear paint, just that you could clear it.
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
10-14-2012, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 11,900
Re: paint issue
room temperature, in my basement. my paint booth is a shop vac cardboard box set in the corner lol.
decided i had nothing to lose, tried clear coating them as they were. seems the clear doesnt...
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
10-14-2012, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 11,900
Re: paint issue
used dupli color hi build primer and dupli color exact match paint, tried another primer same result, so i tried painting a new fender with no primer, same result.
im thinking the plastic they're...
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
10-14-2012, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 11,900
paint issue
im hoping one of you paint gurus can explain this:
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd408/goose_19/2012-10-14120443.jpg
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Forum: General Discussion
10-14-2012, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 9,387
Re: Direction needed on a trailer
so double the length of the one on your flat bed frame?
where do you get in touch with this guy? very nice work imo, he needs a vendors section!
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Forum: General Discussion
10-13-2012, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 9,387
Re: Direction needed on a trailer
tamiya has partnered with carson, i just found these today on the tamiya website. the problem is, there are one of each for you to decide on!
aside from how short it is, this one looks pretty cool!...
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