I appreciate the kind words. Here are more pics.
I modified RC Channel axles - because I had them and they are metal. Turned the bolt bosses off and made the housing a snug fit inside a brass tube so I could make square housing and have mounting holes like the 1:1.
Rear axle & hydraulic cylinder mount.
Rear axle and spring mounting. Still need to add shocks.
The first wheel. Wheels create a lot of swarf! Will look a lot better when the hub covers get made, with all the lugs, studs and washers - and the IH emblem in the middle.
This is the trans pinion bearing block I made, since the motor will be remote mounted under the hood.
The transmission motor mount removed, case lowered, bearing block installed and ready for the driveshaft from the motor. 3-spd trans shaft modified for 4-wheel drive.
Here is the rear driveline with first set of dual tires mounted. They are RC4WD Rock Crusher II's.