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Started a new build, a Tamiya King Hauler. I will be starting off with a "Joe's Custom Truck Shop" frame.
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Got the new frame swapped in, I will paint it later after everything is mocked up. Stock frame was 22 3/4", new "Joes" frame is 28".
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good lookin' build...do the stock parts bolt on to Joe's frame quite easily?
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for a truck of this size what kinds of modification did you have to do if any to the motor or the tranny
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Length is perfect. What colors do you have in mind for paint?
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The truck will be a two tone black with a orange bottom, like my chevy scaler.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/...e3ccb3c4_b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/...89247c21_b.jpg http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...4/IMG_3154.jpg |
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Updates...
-Got some parts in the mail, this rig was missing a lot of pieces when I got it. -Installed the trans and found a old silvercan in my toolbox I tossed in. -Bolted the cab floor pan in and dremeled a space for the motor. (I will be making a center console to cover the motor later) -Made a styrene sleeper pan that is bolted to the trans. All the tronics will go in the sleeper. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Looking good! Did you have to modify the fuel tank and step mounts to get them to fit the frame?
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Per the fuel tanks, with guidance from "Joe", you just have to shave down the inside of the bracket just a bit to get them to fit. ![]() ![]() |
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I have a question for ya.
Why did you put the tranny back so far? And don't you have the sleeper floor? I was just wondering is all. |
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![]() I don't have the sleeper floor, I bought this off a forum and it happened to "not" come with everything.....lesson learned. ![]() |
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Nice work! I have an extra sleeper floor if you need one.
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Got some parts in the mail from gardentrucking.com.
-LED Fender Lights -LED Roof Lamps -Bull pipes Oh yeah, got my Tamiya Flatbed in the mail too. And I will be lowering the body to get that pimp look this week. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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that stretch looks real good!
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I haven't driven with the stock frame before, I am sure it turned better.
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Updates...
-Shaved bottomed sides of the CAT engine to get it to fit in the frame rails. -Alum bell crank and steering done, still needs a bit of tweaking. -65t motor with a 9t (32p) pinon. -Got another sleeper box, I will be combine them to make one big one. -Teking FXR and Hitec 645 servo. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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nice truck
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