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Re: Idea for something to do at truck shows
That is a nice sled but I hope Izzy and I can come up with something for less money.
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I think the pulling competiton would be a neat new addition to our hobby.
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Travis you could make that sled work. Just change the rear tires out to some semi duallies for looks and make the skid smaller for more friction. Maybe a bigger weight box.
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Re: Idea for something to do at truck shows
this is really great and would make a great addition to the hobby
is there a finial set of rules now?
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Re: Idea for something to do at truck shows
I don't think we have any thing solid yet and the way I look at it there is no prize money or a trophy so run what you brung and hope you brung enough.
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Re: Idea for something to do at truck shows. Truck Pulling
We are working on a sled design now and hopefully we can have something for this summer but if all else fails I can do some work on the one I have till we get a better one.
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Re: Idea for something to do at truck shows. Truck Pulling
This sounds interesting...
But a couple of questions; How would you get consistent weight for traction on every participants truck? A box holding a predetermined weight that hooks into the truck's 5th wheel? And what about a consistent height pulling hitch for every participant? Something that clips onto the rear of the frame, or rear Xmember? Not everyone showing up at a show will have their truck set up for pulling... Having a truck weight box and pulling hitch assembly along with the sled will allow anyone to participate. Just my thoughts.
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Re: Idea for something to do at truck shows. Truck Pulling
Hi guys. I know that I'm way out in California, but I've given events some long thought for some time now and I've a couple of ideas that you may already be using. If you aren't you might like to entertain them.
My first idea was that at any event, the public would feel more involved if there was a public truck show where they could vote on their favorite choice for best show. Then at the end of the event have an announcement of the top three winners. My second idea was to have competitions based on the CDL driving test required by the DMV. It would involve at least three events: 1) Parallel Parking where you have to back the trailer into a space at a 90-degree, 2) Making a Right-hand-turn as close to the cone as possible without hitting the cone, and 3) Straight Backing between a set of at least six cones, three on each side of the trailer without hitting any of them, and one at the very back without backing over it. The judging could be based on a point system. It shouldn't be hard to work out the details if you were interested. I'm sure that it would be great fun in addition to the truck-pulling competition. RCT
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Re: Idea for something to do at truck shows. Truck Pulling
I love both ideas for truck pulling, and for the driving competition! I would probably (if they do this at Indy) bring my CR01 crawler just for laughs, and I was thinking about how much practice I am gonna need for my first semi when I finally get it done. Something I would love to watch from the experienced guys.
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Re: Idea for something to do at truck shows. Truck Pulling
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Re: Idea for something to do at truck shows. Truck Pulling
here is a video of some truck pulling like i think you are talking about ,with the fifth wheel hook-up
http://youtu.be/lev07wJ3JkQ |
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Re: Idea for something to do at truck shows. Truck Pulling
and here is a video of trucks pulling a simple sled full of concrete blocks
http://youtu.be/AUaAQLv0tPU don't need a fancy sled lol |
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Re: Idea for something to do at truck shows. Truck Pulling
Are there any updates on this? After I finished reading all the awesome ideas I couldnt stop myself from smiling!
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Re: Idea for something to do at truck shows. Truck Pulling
Id prob do it! Sounds fun! And would definitely be an attention Getter
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Re: Idea for something to do at truck shows. Truck Pulling
Here are some pics of the prototype Izzy built.
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Re: Idea for something to do at truck shows. Truck Pulling
Really nice. Great job Izzy.
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Re: Idea for something to do at truck shows. Truck Pulling
Looks pretty good
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Re: Idea for something to do at truck shows. Truck Pulling
Got to witness the testing, you guys are in for a treat. I say worst case, get yourself a box-stock rig just for this if you don't have anything that will pull. Gonna be a blast!
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