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Old 01-04-2012, 07:20 PM
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Really awesome work! Now that is the kind of builder I want to be someday............
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This thing is outstanding! I wouldnt mind having one of those cabs for the next project! Great work!
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Old 01-04-2012, 07:59 PM
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I think one of those would look great on a blue and white kw..
easy John he gotta xplain what he ordered already
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needed to upsize the tanks and pump for the dump trailers . the wedico just dont have the GPM needed to dump the quad and scrappy Sooo why not throw some scale tank brackets on it too I also will be making a scale battery box to hide the pump

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Now that is sweet looking Steve very nice work you have done it again..
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I now see why I haven't heard from you in the past few days you have been busy...
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Old 03-02-2013, 04:44 PM
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I now see why I haven't heard from you in the past few days you have been busy...
no not that the phone serv, s@#%'s gettin ready to switch providers real soon . I got soem other styles in the works too


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I like the idea of the step box to hide the pump, I think I will be ordering one when they are ready great job Steve.
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Great to see this rig is still okay! Your fab work is awesome! This truck and trailer combo is really starting to take shape!
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The trailer looks real good Steve. I see you are doing your own steering axle make sure you put some caster in it. Ed
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Old 03-03-2013, 03:42 PM
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thanks guys All tidied up read to dump but wedico pump ESC got no hair for this pump still need to make the lower step but outa time



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Old 08-15-2013, 07:55 PM
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few more updates I got tired of air ride so off it came and on with the hedrickson walking beam Now all my trucks have em (no pics of that yet ) I must be gettin somewhere in life to finally get some quick couplers and real RC batteries . I also made a new rear light panel and threw away the mold . The amber dot is supposed to be clear when I get them in . on it's 3rd front bumper , can't make up my mind .













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Good lookin' improvements Steve! Can't wait for more progress!
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I see what you're up to Steve. I would try and tighten up the gap between the vertical rows of lights. That or double them up. To much gap between the H and the I.
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Old 08-16-2013, 06:50 AM
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Nice build so far steve....definitely looks like a heavy duty
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Old 08-16-2013, 07:03 PM
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Awome steve ..Spotted the I H tail lights right away bud ...looks great and good to see you working on your own stuff ..Need a dozer update though ...lol
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Old 08-16-2013, 07:12 PM
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thanks guys Lou, that dozer needs to be done for cabin fever in April . I've been a bulldozer man since before I could legally drive . so its drivin me crazy
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truck looks sick!!
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