Kenworth 850 Off Highway

[Lil Giants]

A stamp cutter made from steel shaft in the lathe, one whack of the hammer!

Fully loaded, what's the estimated gvw?

Your foam inserts, do you think tires would carry 60+lbs?

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by Lil Giants

A stamp cutter made from steel shaft in the lathe, one whack of the hammer!

Fully loaded, what's the estimated gvw?

Your foam inserts, do you think tires would carry 60+lbs?

I was thinking along a similar line Joe, only I was thinking about making a cutter for the press. You could cut both circles at once that way I'm sure, I just didn't want to spend half a day making a tool.

The truck and trailer are 47lbs and I'm guessing the load is another 40-50lbs. Some of the logs weigh nearly nothing and a couple are probably 6-8lbs minimum(they haven't dried much in the BC liquid sunshine). When I finished changing the foams in the trailer I pushed down on it really hard and there wasn't much bulge in the tires but there is 8 of them so there's a lot of surface area. They are much stiffer than what I used in the Euc though.

When are you coming out here Joe?

[Lil Giants]

Perhaps if you had made the tool, then you could have had a small sideline business punching out a few thousand of these foam circles.

Don't know, weather is not cooperating to get my work done as soon as I had hoped.

[RCP57]

I guess that's a possibility. The only trouble I see would be trying to make foams for every different size tire(lot of tooling).

Too bad about the weather, I guess if it holds you up too long then you won't make it to the coast?...or maybe you'll be out in July for the show?

[ihbuilder]

Reg, I need enough for 10 of those tires Just talking to my wife , told her I need to find that stuff you used .

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by ihbuilder

Reg, I need enough for 10 of those tires Just talking to my wife , told her I need to find that stuff you used .

Hmmm. It's some sort of packaging foam that I got from the local Princess Auto. They sometimes have it in laminated sheets two layers thick but they only had the single layer stuff the other day. We use it on the fish boat for ice blankets to keep the ice cold for longer but it turns out that it makes good tire foams for heavy vehicles. I'm gonna buy some more in case they never have it again. Wonder what it would cost to ship some to you and what customs would say?

Reg

[JAMMER]

Reg you have done a great job with the truck and trailer the only thing you need is a little smoke coming out the stacks that is the only thing missing. Keep up the good work and have a good day today and a better one tomorrow. Ed

[ihbuilder]

Originally Posted by RCP57

Hmmm. It's some sort of packaging foam that I got from the local Princess Auto. They sometimes have it in laminated sheets two layers thick but they only had the single layer stuff the other day. We use it on the fish boat for ice blankets to keep the ice cold for longer but it turns out that it makes good tire foams for heavy vehicles. I'm gonna buy some more in case they never have it again. Wonder what it would cost to ship some to you and what customs would say?

Reg

I'll look on U-line if it's some sort of packing foam .

customs , no prob. just put on package "USG ICBM parts TOP SECRET"

[Stuff]

i was wondering what all the circles were for then *lightbulb* he made his own inserts!!

and yes that is a **** sexy truck there!!

[Espeefan]

The updated photos look great, Reg! You are a true craftsman. This has been a fun build to watch, and I think that the Kenworth is probably your best work yet, though that is really hard to say for sure. Everything you've built is as impressive, but maybe it's the details that put this one at the top for me.

[bruce]

That is one nice looking logging truck. The video is sweet too

[RCP57]

I believe this is my best too... I think it's the one that means the most to me and that's why it turned out better. It didn't really start out that way but as I've worked on it and met some people that were around the real truck I've become sentimental about it. I'm proud of all my stuff but this one makes me smile...

[chaseracer]

I seen this beautiful truck in person yesterday it was more amazing and awesome then the pics show.. and it is a monster and makes my autocar looks like a toy compared to this masterpiece , great job Reg and thanks for showing me all your creations.. simply awesome

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by chaseracer

I seen this beautiful truck in person yesterday it was more amazing and awesome then the pics show.. and it is a monster and makes my autocar looks like a toy compared to this masterpiece , great job Reg and thanks for showing me all your creations.. simply awesome

Thanks Jason! Glad you could make it out. Next time you're bringin the Autocar and we're moving some dirt! Oh yeah, and tell that guy you brought with you to hurry up and finish his truck!

Reg

[Northwoods Timber toter]

I've been following this thread quite religiously, I've been trying to find words to appropriately describe how impressed I am with this truck and you building skills. I have a soft spot for log trucks, which is funny because I drive Fire Trucks for a living! Anyway back on point, All I can think of is purely impressive, amazed, astounded by the shear level of quality and detail!! And to think you MADE all the parts!!!! Sir my hat comes off to you!!

[cosworth34677]

my goodness that truck is bad a!!, looked real in the first few pic's

[RCLogger]

Fine looking truck Reg

Looking forward to seeing it up close

LOG loader next !

greg

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by Northwoods Timber toter

I've been following this thread quite religiously, I've been trying to find words to appropriately describe how impressed I am with this truck and you building skills. I have a soft spot for log trucks, which is funny because I drive Fire Trucks for a living! Anyway back on point, All I can think of is purely impressive, amazed, astounded by the shear level of quality and detail!! And to think you MADE all the parts!!!! Sir my hat comes off to you!!

Thanks for the kind words. I'm happy to have provided some entertainment for the few that followed along!

Originally Posted by RCLogger

Fine looking truck Reg

Looking forward to seeing it up close

LOG loader next !

greg

Thanks Greg, The show is coming up fast now! I was very happy to hear that you were bringing your stuff this year! It should be a good time with all of us together(a lot of equipment)...and yes a loader is in my future....but maybe not yet...

I had some visitors come to my shop today. Some retired loggers that either drove and or owned the original KW850 that my truck is modeled after. It was very nice for me to show off the truck to them and get their approval. Hopefully the decals will be done for all of my equipment this week so I can post up some pics.

Reg

[RCP57]

I finally made up the cover for the exhaust under the fender. It is bolted on so that I can remove it later if I decide to make smoke...





When the sun comes out tomorrow I will post some more interesting pictures....

Reg

[doodlebug]

Hey Reg, have you seen this sound module? http://www.wtbcar.com/shopping/index...product_id=136 Yah I know its 4 stroke.
Cheer's, Neil.