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Merc 4x4
I bought this off of ebay last year, it came with an MFU fitted and a semi flat bed.
Merc2.jpg I stripped it down and made it look like this: Merc3.jpg Merc4.jpg Gearbox fitted: Merc5.jpg I fitted a TLT up front and its sitting on F350 springs. More updates soon. Thanks for looking Stu |
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Re: Merc 4x4
looks good
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yup got to agree there looks good
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Bummer pics don't show up on my iPad.
--Dan
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Re: Merc 4x4
Thanks for the comments guys, a few small updates:
Ditched the 3spd and fitted a R2 2spd with disconnect: IMG_2028.JPG Not sure what you call this bit that fits to the shift rod, so I made one: IMG_2033.JPG Made a bigger mech deck from some 5mm styrene I had lying around: IMG_2035.JPG Rear bumper made and fitted, I cut down the original merc rear lights and drilled the bumper ready for led's: IMG_2037.JPG IMG_2036.JPG I've also fitted Hummer wheels and bigger tyres Thats all folks |
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Is this better?
Stu |
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Chopped up a flat bed to fit the merc:
Cab is now in primer: The paint arrived today so should get the cab painted over the weekend. Thanks for looking Stu |
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i like that merc cab. i was going to get one but have enough irons in the fire for now. was wondering about those tires can you give any info on them.
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Great ideas! Taking an otherwise boring kit and making it much more appealing and trucker friendly!
It's got me thinking ... Thanks for the pictures! ~ Jeff |
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I like the black wheels..!....
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Thanks for tire info. the wheels and tires look natural on this rig i dont think you need to paint them. F350 springs are good idea. i have them on my current build they come in handy.
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I will leave them as they are for now until its finished. Yes the F350 leafs work well, they give you that extra flex which is ideal for a truck like this, although I may find them a little soft on the rear when loaded, will have to wait and see when the shocks are on. Thanks for looking Stu |
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Hi all, these arrived yesterday:
A few hours and some head scratching later: Almost ready to paint Stu |
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chassis looks great , have you made any more progress?
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Thanks, no further forward at the mo, been so busy with work and other stuff around the house I havn't had much spare time.
Hopefully will get back to it in a couple of weeks. Stu |
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Its been a while but have made some progress on the Merc, chassis is now painted, 3rd time lucky! I had a few issues with the etch primer
I think its turned out ok now though Slowly going back together: As you can see I have fitted some new boots, will wait to see how they look when its all finished. Thanks for looking Stu |
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Re: Merc 4x4
if the rear leaf springs are to soft when you load it up ,think about a set of overload
springs that go on top of the spring pack you have they are shorter and bigger and have there own pads on the frame but do not touch when unloaded but sit down on there peaches when loaded older trucks had them will post pictures if you need them |
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Re: Merc 4x4
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Stu |
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here are a couple
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Thanks for the pics, will wait and see how it performs.
A small update, I have painted the rear body and the truck is mainly back together, have given it a test run and love the new tyres, much better grip. Pics: Got bored so started on the drag, maybe a bit long though! Now need to order some led's and decide on a sound/light unit etc Thanks for looking Stu |
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