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Tonka Dozer conversion
Hi guys, hopefully I'll be able to convert this to the standard i'd like, I guess patience will be the key.
So I got this from my grandfather probably about 15 years ago and it has been well used but I still treasure it, so i'v decided to convert it to RC. I'd like to keep the outside original as possible. I'd like to put hydraulics on the blade and metal tracks i'm thinking, and the rest i'm yet to decide. oh and any help would be great I know a lot of you guys have a lot of experience and advise on the hobby. ok so heres some specs: track width: 1 3/4 inches blade width: 12 inches body width: 7 inches body legth: 13 inches these are all rough numbers the main things i'll need help with are finding tracks and the sprockets. so now for some pictures. thanks Buzzy |
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Re: Tonka Dozer conversion
I'll be watching this build! I love static conversions!
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Re: Tonka Dozer conversion
So today I pulled the dozer apart and cleaned it, i'd like to sandblast it but I don't know if the metal is thick enough to sandblast.
I'm also pretty set on using the sprockets and tracks from the carson LRT643, I still haven't worked out how the drive system will work. As always any help and suggestions are welcome. thanks buzzy |
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Re: Tonka Dozer conversion
I got one just like it in my attic. You might be able to stick a couple small window motors from ebay in it. Try to bead blast the sheet metal, it won't be near as abrasive. Good luck.
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Re: Tonka Dozer conversion
Have you considered something less abrasive, like crushed walnut hull's (blast media)?
something like what these guys sell, http://www.eastwood.com/blast-media-...FQHZQgod8ywA2A Cheer's, Neil. |
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yes I have heard of using walnut, but my dad has suggested I just use wet and dry sand paper.
Buzzy Last edited by buzzy16; 07-23-2013 at 11:48 PM. |
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buzzy16-I would agree that you need to use some sort of power blasting on this model. I don't think you will ever be able to sand all that rust off and if you don't get it clean the rust will just come back.
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Re: Tonka Dozer conversion
walnuts is the best way to go except for the other way i seen it done was on the restoration show from vegas it called rick's restoration and i think it was maybe bakeing soda maybe they did it on a fiberglass staue of a bob's burger joint i think
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Re: Tonka Dozer conversion
Guys,
soak it in warm molasses and it will clean up OK. That was what jack van was thinking of from Rick's restorations show on TV. cheers Paul |
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Looks like a real fixer-upper! Interested to see how this progresses..
PT |
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Any updates on this one. I just picked one up at a garage sale for super cheap. I am waiting to see how you set yours up to get some idea's for mine.
TONTO |
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WOW you was a serious about working the toys lol gonna be a great memory of grandpa everytime you fire that puppy up i say clearcoat it for the petina and where the operator has name plat say grand pa
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