Tonka Conversion

[rsd53]

Ok boys. settle down, or take it outside the forum!

I've been searching ebay for construction materials, and some of the basic parts I'll need for the build. I found some Tamiya TAM9808205 leaf springs, that look similar to those Scott used. I still need to find out what the thread size is on the 1/18 T-Rex Micro Rear Straight Axle is at RD4WD. Next I'll have to find a front axle.

[Rvjimd]

Rsd,

Slow down on the build, would you? Where's the fire?

Jim

[rsd53]

Originally Posted by Rvjimd

Slow down on the build, would you? Where's the fire?

Jim,

That reminds me, I need to get a reducer to go with the motor and transmission, I have yet to address!

Rob

[Finster]

Well it IS a fire truck...

[rsd53]

Originally Posted by Finster

Well it IS a fire truck...

That it is, and still completely static!

Over the weekend, I ordered some aluminum channel, and material for the cross members.

I've been working on preliminary CAD drawings for the mounting of servos, motors, and lights for the trailer. That will keep me busy for quite a while, based on the number devices I'm looking at.

At the same time, I would like to get the truck conversion completed. My plan is to use as many used parts as I can. Right now, I'd to locate a motor, transmission, and reducer for the truck. If anyone has these, and is willing to part with them, please PM me.

Rob

[rsd53]

Originally Posted by rsd53

Right now, I'd to locate a motor, transmission

Got a motor and transmission, just looking for a reducer now.

[79K20]

Originally Posted by SmallHaul

That ladder truck would be cool converted to rc.

i use the axles from a mini giant rc monster truck but, they quit making them many years ago and rarely come up for sale on ebay.

But, if you only need rear wheel drive you might check out the tiny metal axle that rc4wd sells. It is a 1/18 t-rex micro axle. The axle is very small but it is all metal so, you could extend it to the width you need..

http://store.rc4wd.com/118-T-Rex-Mic...xle_p_438.html

Good luck and have fun.

Has anyone on here widened one of these 1/18 t-rex axles and who offers the parts to do it? I have one of these axles and I am looking to widen it.

[Stuff]

awesome donor/conversion truck!!

[rsd53]

Originally Posted by Stuff

awesome donor/conversion truck!!

Thanks.

[anthonymcc]

Nice idea for an old school build. Can't wait to see it working.

[frizzen]

Sorry to be 'that guy' and drag up old stuff... i like fire trucks and 'ruining' old toys by making them awesome.

Did this Ladder ever get any farther? What were you planning to run for axles?