Forum: RCP’s Aluminum Gravel Boxes and Accessories
11-22-2013, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 129
Views: 62,881
Re: RCP57's first King...
I like your rig. Very realistic.
A lot of the times when I make parts it takes me more time to make the fixtures than it does to make the parts.
My problem when I want to make the part again I...
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
11-20-2013, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,609
Re: WC54 ambulance
I have found the following info on them.
They were built by Dodge
Ol length--194.5"
width---78"
wheel base 121"-later changed to 123" (softer ride)
tread--60"
tires--7.50 x 16
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
11-20-2013, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,609
WC54 ambulance
I want to build an ambulance like the one used in M*A*S*H. I have looked at every site I could find on the internet-but no luck. I would like to find a line drawing of the side,front and top.
I...
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Forum: Australian Rigs & Roadtrains
11-17-2013, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 42,955
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
11-16-2013, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,866
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
11-13-2013, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,770
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Forum: RCP’s Aluminum Gravel Boxes and Accessories
11-08-2013, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 129
Views: 62,881
Re: RCP57's first King...
I like your dump and lift mechanism.
Food for thought--Take the dump setup off and drop a fifth wheel on the frame using the same type of mounts.
Kem
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
03-29-2013, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,115
Re: Straight edge cuts
I use a vertical band saw with a metal cutting blade on it. The metal cutting blade is tempered and has fine teeht. I cut alum, brass and copper. I found out the hard way not to try to cut steel...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-17-2013, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,395
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
05-04-2012, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 35,334
Re: Clubhouse?
Hole the event in conjuction with an another event such as the "Cabin Feaver Expo" in york Pa. It would be one way to see what the interst would be.
Ken
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
02-05-2012, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,760
Re: where to get motors
Some of them have a worm gear on the shaft. That is about all I rember as it has been a very long time since I have had one of them appart.
Also check "surplus center" sometimes they also have...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
02-05-2012, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,760
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Forum: General Discussion
12-29-2011, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,028
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
11-20-2011, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,201
Re: Anyone for hire?
Big John;
If my old memory banks are correct, back when there was a colored coating you could use on light bulbs. Maybe you could look in a craft store for a translucent paint. The leds do not get...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
11-19-2011, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,201
Re: Anyone for hire?
Look for Chriwstmas tree lights. I think there is about 12 of them on one string and they operate on 2 pen cells and in differant colors. Cost around one yankey dollar.
Ken
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Forum: General Discussion
11-13-2011, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,766
Re: Water Pump? Help
Go dumpster diving and find a "swifter wet jet " floor cleaner. they have a 6 V pump in them. The inlet is only .050 but they pump like mad.
I saw a photo of one that the person made a new inlet...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-08-2011, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,453
Re: Digger buckets
Bucket looks very good.
What is durafix?
Where did you obtain it?
Is is similar to J B weld?
Ken
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Forum: General Discussion
11-05-2011, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,306
Re: Video junkie
If it was not for the truck and construction videos on you tube I would not have this web site.
I spend a lot of time on this site and your tube.
Ken
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
10-20-2011, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 34,916
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
10-14-2011, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 13,078
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Forum: Australian Rigs & Roadtrains
10-01-2011, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,978
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Forum: Anything RC Picture and Video Gallery
09-22-2011, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,471
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Forum: FreddyGearDrive
09-21-2011, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 19,143
Re: What??! A Belt drive??
Belt drives do not need to be as tight as a drum.
You have flanges on both pulleys so there will not be a problem with the belt tracking.
If you want to change the ratio and use a different...
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Forum: Farm Tractors and Implements
09-19-2011, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,140
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Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club
09-19-2011, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,762
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