Classy Shak

[Dreamweaver]

Got an email from Lynn (tc1cat) today. He got the steering servo in the motor and its on it way....

COOL, CAN'T WAIT

[SWAGGER]

Ah sweet, I have heard of this, but yet to see it. So sitting here patiently......ahem....yeah right....I can't wait to see this!!

[KW_W900L]

hey dreamweaver, after looking at the center hood strip, my Dad was looking at the truck too(he thought it was amazing) he suggested that you could put a stainless strip like you could get at peterbilt to cover the current one. anyways the truck looks like its coming along well and it just keeps getting better and better! hope to see updates in the near future

[Dreamweaver]

Well got to drop by the house tonight for a quick shower and found that I had a package waiting for me from Lynn.

So here ya go.. One C-15 with the steering servo inside.









Did not have any time to do anything but take pictures.

[dabears]

Wow that is cool! I'm assuming it's a mini servo? What are the demensions of the motor?

[Dreamweaver]

Originally Posted by dabears

Wow that is cool! I'm assuming it's a mini servo? What are the demensions of the motor?

You would have to ask Lynn (tc1cat) what servo he used. as for the dimensions, the engine is 1/12 scale so it is just a little bigger but so close to perfect. to get it to set in the truck properly you either have to mod the frame rails or the oil filters on the motor.

[dabears]

Thanks guys! I found a site with the measurements. Needed to know if I could fit it under a globe cab (obviously with a few mods)

[Bewitched]

Outstanding build Mike you have a lot of time in your build and you detail is a work of art cant wait to see it finished.

Becky

[Dreamweaver]

Originally Posted by Bewitched

Outstanding build Mike you have a lot of time in your build and you detail is a work of art cant wait to see it finished.

Becky

WOW thanks Becky, I'm truly honored that you took the time to say something about my build. You don't post much on the forum and to post on my build... Thanks.

[diddys trucking]

Lovin your biuld pure craftsmanship Are you still going with the white/purple paint

Dave

[Dreamweaver]

Originally Posted by diddys trucking

Lovin your biuld pure craftsmanship Are you still going with the white/purple paint

Dave

Yes Dave still white and purple.

[glorydays24]

Hello Mike, I just wanted to say I can't wait to see this bad boy finished. It will truely be one of a kind.

Big John

[CrimsonCorsair]

Those look AMAZING! That just makes the wheels pop - very nice.

[sneaky-pete]

Those are coolMike..........Steve did a great job.
I wish you had the time to just work on this truck and nothing else.
I'm ready to see this thing done.It's going to be an epic build

[ihbuilder]

don't thank me I'm just the messenger on these My helper did all the werk on them . I'm glad you got the patients to put them on all 6 I got some to mount on before I ship they're wheels

[Dreamweaver]

Originally Posted by ihbuilder

don't thank me I'm just the messenger on these My helper did all the werk on them . I'm glad you got the patients to put them on all 6 I got some to mount on before I ship they're wheels

Steve the Bi@#h part on the drives is you have to back the screws all the way out till they are flush with the rim and then get them to thread immediately in order for them to be tight when the lug is tight. I'm thinking about drilling the hub out one one of them so that the lug passes threw and see if that makes it easier, just not sure I want to do that..

[SWAGGER]

Mental! They really are a nice touch. Thanks for the vid on how you polished them. Simple and effective. Thumbs up!

[Dreamweaver]

Originally Posted by CrimsonCorsair

Those look AMAZING! That just makes the wheels pop - very nice.

Thanks Michael, I'm happy as he!! Steve got these for us.

Originally Posted by sneaky-pete

Those are coolMike..........Steve did a great job.
I wish you had the time to just work on this truck and nothing else.
I'm ready to see this thing done.It's going to be an epic build

Thanks Troy, wish I had the time to get her done as well, but then I wouldn't have the cash to finish it.. It's a vicious circle.

Originally Posted by SWAGGER

Mental! They really are a nice touch. Thanks for the vid on how you polished them. Simple and effective. Thumbs up!

Thanks, and no problem.

[glorydays24]

Thanx for the video Mike...You make it look simple. And I can't wait to get my wheels and the spikes. Look's real sharp, no punt attended.

Big John

[Dreamweaver]

Hey Gents

I actually did some work on the Shak today...

I figured out a way to run the fifth wheel lock and have all the linkage under the deck plate.

I made a sort of bell crank.

Now I will be able to have the servo in the sleeper and no linkage seen.

I also built a functional release handle just like the real ones, so I will be able to unlock it either way.

I do have one question though, I'm sure Paul, Nate, or any number of you can answer this for me.

Is there a way to limit the travel of a servo or will it do it automatically.

The reason I ask is cause the throw on the lock is only about 1/2" and if it goes to far past the limit either way it could move part of the linkage for the lock and make it so it won't work right.


Anyway here are some pictures.







The under side. I have made this by pinching the bottom part of the bell crank between two nuts because I have to have a way to remove the fifth wheel through the deck plate. This is the part that could turn if the servo moves to far.







Here is the release handle.
















Now all I need is some ball joints and I got it made..


Does anyone know where to get some 2mm and 3mm all thread rods?