Boom/crane truck

[FreddyGearDrive]

Been wantin to make one of these for awhile,actually had everything pulled out & was ready to go at it.But there was acouple be'in built,so figured I'de wait a bit to git back on this baby.
There's gunna be a hold up once I git to a certain point.(hydraulics)!
Just got off of the phone w/Pmd & there's no light at the end of the tunnel for hydraulic parts showin up at my door.:(
Have some big dreams on the burner for going screw drive. But not to sure about all that.
Anyhow....here's what i've got go'in so far.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4853.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4852.jpg
This babies gittin a real bumper,so got to give er something to mount to.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4854.jpg
Now the base of the crane.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4855.jpg
& the main mount/swing arm.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4856.jpg
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[Snochaser]

I like what you've got going so far Freddy!

Ben

[ihbuilder]

I'd stick with the hydros on this one Freddy . I've been beatin my head on the wall on screw drives in mine . for what I want it to do ,it seems the only way
I know this'll be a top build

IHSteve

[Vanisle]

Not to sound like a broken record ... but how about a twin steer picker!

What hydraulic components do you need? Maybe you could buy them directly from Germany. I wonder if TTM has the valves in stock (they also list Leimbach pumps). Others have gotten cylinders from Clippard or McMaster-Carr and you can buy the Jung pump directly from Jung-Fluid (and Kampfer has one on his site as well but it appears to be more than is needed).

Looking forward to seeing this one come together.

[bucshott]

Looking forward to seeing another fine build freddy. looking good

[FreddyGearDrive]

Thanks Guys!
Yea Steve,This is gunna have to have hydraulics.
Vanisle,I'll git to one of those very soon.Was lookin through some pics,& fell in love w/the one I'm makin. One of those just gotta have it deal,plus wanta see if I can pull it off. & thanks for the parts info.

Really wanted to go w/some nice alcoa wheels on this baby.But! There's none to be had.Well at least in my life time.:D
Then it hit me like a brick,one of the nice gents on the forum sent me some nice rim wideners for the stock rims.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4857.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4864.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4863.jpg
Well now...ain't that just spiffy! Thanks Tc1! So now I git to run my favorite tires on American rims. :cool:
Well...managed to get swing arm framed in.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4859.jpg
Main section of boom ready to mount.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4860.jpg
Then came up w/turn table plate & mount.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4861.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4862.jpg
Yea,that ole-trany bearing,is like made to order.
Here's acouple of pics of it just slid together,so yu git the idea of where this is headed.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4867.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4866.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4868.jpg
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[RAIDERS]

looking good fred!!!

[Stuff]

ohhh looking spiffy already!

[Beans]

Once or twice in a lifetime you have the opportunity to witness true genius. This is one of those moments. I feel like a bolt of lightening has just struck me right up side the head and came out my toes. I cannot even fathom how glorious the next masterpiece to emerge from the bottomless pool of Ingenuity and creativity that is freddygeardrive will be.

[Brian in PA]

Looks cool Fred! I'm tuned in.

Brian

[JAMMER]

Fred this will be a interesting build and you have a nice start as usual keep up the nice work. Ed:cool:

[FreddyGearDrive]

Thanks Guys!
Made rotator assembly rotate.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4870.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4871.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4873.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4872.jpg
Now the fun stuff! Tanks,t/boxes,steps,cat walk,outriggers,bed & the most important, Hydraulics! Which I don't have:mad: YET!
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[FreddyGearDrive]

Got the pieces made for out riggers.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4882.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4880.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4883.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4885.jpg
Here's a pic of what I'm shootin for.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/IMG_1348.jpg
Thanks for lookin,& MERRYCHRISTMAS!
FGD

[fhhhstix]

Now I am thinking this is going to be interesting. Looks good Freddy.

Travis

[hitachi]

this is going to an interesting build:)
doesnt look like anything we got here i norway;)

[Snochaser]

Great job so far Freddy, it'll be quite nice when your done, I'm sure. That will be neat as you unload your skidder duals off that truck, while the service truck has the air compressor fired up bolting them on your skidder.

Ben

[FreddyGearDrive]

Thanks Guys!
S/Chaser,those babies are perfect.:D
Well,a little more progress.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4890.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4891.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4892.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4893.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4894.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4896.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4895.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4898.jpg
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Looking good Freddy.. Now will this be functional or is it just for looks and can we get some video..

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Another question do you have a hamster in your tool box for chewing the sleepers off the cabs..

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4872.jpg

[fhhhstix]

Looking good Freddy.. Now will this be functional or is it just for looks and can we get some video..

That is funny I don't care what you say. But seriously let's see a video Freddy or are you scared.:D

"00"Biddle

[Rogue]

Lookin' good as always Freddy.

Reminds me of what my buddy drives to set trusses with.
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/King-Rick/trusstruck-1.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/King-Rick/Oddball/evergreentruss002.jpg

[FreddyGearDrive]

Another question do you have a hamster in your tool box for chewing the sleepers off the cabs..

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4872.jpg


I really didn't want to show my secret weapon for cutting plastics.
But since you ask.:D
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4908.jpg
Only draw back,ole-lady gits really ticked when I run it in the house.:eek:
I will make the first stage vid very soon.
& Travis,I'm not ascraid!:p
Rick,I almost went for one like that,But a steel supplier that I used to buy from,had one like this w/a trailer. They would load both,go to the site,unhook the trailer,& get in & out of thight spots w/the truck.Always thought it was a kool truck.
Well....managed to get the the outrigger slides mounted,along w/bed.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4904.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4903.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4901.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4902.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4906.jpg
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[vmilnik]

looks great like the out
riggers

[Stuff]

she is looking mean already!

like the tires to

[hitachi]

shes comin along nicely :)

[FreddyGearDrive]

Thanks Guys!
Well started on control panels & catwalks for crane.Also mounted tool box.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4917.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4914.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4918.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4919.jpg
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[Bigrigger]

Amazing Freddy! Now you can lift your cat( or the hamster in your toolbox).:D
What's the color scheme gonna be? I think I already know.:D

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Amazing Freddy! Now you can lift your cat( or the hamster in your toolbox).:D
What's the color scheme gonna be? I think I already know.:D


Ahhhh I would of thought that would of cut cleaner you might want to sharpen the blade on it. And the metal work is true art for sure.. And for God sakes please paint it something other than black..

[tc1cat]

I agree, PLEASE something other than BLACK!!

[firefighter-1177]

I dont know I kind of like the black. I like the company color (what ever the color is).

[Beans]

looks pretty slick pops. I think black would be the best choice for something this cool. The only problem is black tends to show scratches.

[Dreamweaver]

Looking real good Fred. I am going to have to start playing with the aluminum soon. I intend to build my trailer out of it. Where are you finding the aluminum at. I have looked at some of the online places and can't find angles and channel in those sizes. Next question I am interested in the corner clamps you have that you used on the bed. Where did ya find them?

And I would put in my 2 cents on the color but I think it's obvious.:D:D

-Mike

[FreddyGearDrive]

Thanks Guys!
Was going to paint frame,boom & bed black.Cab either dark or light blue.
Dreamweaver,Home-dip-shyt & lowes are a good place for starters.Or go to a metal supplier which is cheaper. Do you have any metal usa's around you? That's where I get most of my stuff.
Alarge part of the pieces I use I have to cut to scale because you can't buy it in a small enough size.
Well....made boom support,& mounted.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4921.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4922.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4924.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4925.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4928.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4926.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4927.jpg
Didn't like the way control boxes looked,so remade them also.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4930.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4932.jpg
Thanks for lookin!
FGD
Wait till you boys see what I'm going to use for hydraulic cylinders for outriggers.:eek: If this works! I'll have kool little cylinders for around $13.each :D Best part is they look perfect for what I want to do.

[tc1cat]

Looking good Freddy. When is it going to the paint booth??????

[RAIDERS]

LOOKING **** GOOD FRED..

[Dreamweaver]

Thanks Fred, I will check for some dealers around here. I have never heard of the place you are talking about but I am sure there has got to be a place like it here.

-Mike

[Lil Giants]

Intriguing project there Freddy. :cool:

I was thinking a rack & pinion design might work sweetly for sliding out your outrigger arms, one less hyd valve & cyls.

Did you see Krys's knuckle boom trk, he was using a nifty fork cradle for no hands on to load/unload the freight. ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUoSMk-4-ow
(starting @2 minute mark)

[vmilnik]

It really looks great !!!

[FreddyGearDrive]

TC1,Next the trailer,then stuff it with runnin guts,do the body work,then the paint shop. It's gunna be a bit before she has some color in er cheeks.
Joe,I'm going to be a happy guy if it all works smooth.Once I'm happy,then comes the add ons.
Also the outrigger slides will move all 4 at the same time & only use one channel. Mechanical,not hydraulics.;)
Thanks Guys!
Not much time to work on er today.Mounted oil tank,made rear bumper & hitch plate. & mounted hitch.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4935.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4933.jpg
Well.... front bumper,crane extension,& then the trailer.:D
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[Izzy]

Freddy - anxious to see how you pull of the outrigger portion - got some ideas of my own that would also drop the legs in place and hold weight :rolleyes:

The bed frame is outstanding - did you weld it or just hardware it?

nice build through and through .......

[Zimms Customs]

Freddy, couple of questions for you. Where do you get your hydraulics and where did you get the diamond plate?

Do you use a CNC machine for cutting your parts. This is looking great, keep up the good work!!! A+

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Hydro's and D plate come from PMD and he uses a saw to cut all his parts he is just that good..

[FreddyGearDrive]

Chris,I use JB weld, plates & screws.
Thanks!
Z/C,I use a scroll saw to make most of my cuts.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4950.jpg
First have to make sure you mark it properly,Yu know,measure twice & cut once.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4946.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4947.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4949.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4951.jpg
There's a reason I show the bees wax in the first pic.Also the main thing is not to force feed it,Let the saw take what it wants & it won't wander all over.
Let me know if this helps.

Gee Cowboy, Thanks!:D
Now the trailer,here's a few pics of build so far.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4942.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4943.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4944.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4945.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4954.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4956.jpg

Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[tc1cat]

Trailer almost looks as good as the truck:rolleyes: I still can't believe you just use a scroll saw to do the majority of your metal work.

Lynn

[Zimms Customs]

Freddy, I use a scroll saw as well. I have been needing to get a variable speed unit. What brand and model is yours? I know what you mean about feeding it slow and just giving it what is wants. What size of blade do you use, teeth wise? Thanks for the input.

Matt Z

[Dreamweaver]

Trailer is lookin good Freddy.

-Mike

[JAMMER]

Fred your looking good with the build. I bought 2 lb. blocks of wax and tried it and a little goes a long way. Hit it once with the wax and cut out 2 mirrors for the excavator. Ed;)

[Cossett]

Hi freddy this is turning into one very neat outfit your building, your one of the many talented builders on hear that I like watching without say to much your builds are always enjoyable :D:D

Cheers Tracy

[Stuff]

love the trailer. reminds me of the power company trailers for hauling poles and equipment.

[Bigrigger]

Looking Good Freddy!!!!!!!! I love the boom truck and trailer. We have lots lumber trucks and roofing trucks around here with this sort of setup.:D

[FreddyGearDrive]

AAAWWWW.......Now you got me TC1. I actually have a mimi lazer in my basement.:D These are the parts I just got done burnin out this mornin.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4957.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4958.jpg
Yea,you should'a seen the look on the chicks face at the power company when I told her I wanted to put a 3phase 400amp service into a residential house.:eek::eek: To run my lazer:eek::eek::D:D:cool:.
Now Z/C,I'm givin you some of my secrets here, would be nice if it don't come back & bite me in the butt.:rolleyes:
I use 3 different teeth per inch blades.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4965.jpg
Fine you use for very thin aluminium.Medium for a little thicker,& coarse for thick alum. If you try to use coarse for thin,it'll just grab it. Fine or med on thick alum will run hot & Just make a mess. Be sure to hit blade w/bee's wax about every 15 seconds if you want perfect cuts. If the blade gets hot,it's all over.
Hey Jammer,I won't say I told you so.:p Works slick don't it?
Well Guys & Gales,Thanks for the nice complements!
A little more work on the trailer
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4959.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4960.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4961.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4963.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4964.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4969.jpg
I can't believe how much the truck settled from all the weight.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4967.jpg
Yea,this babies gittin some more springs,it's draggin it's butt now,& there's still a lot more parts that weight yet to go in.:eek:
I'de have to haul cotton balls for a load :o
Here's a couple more pics of the two hooked together.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4966.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4968.jpg
Yea,she'll look a lot better sittin level. Glad I didn't waste the parts makin it front wheel drive. Those back axles have a LOT of weight on them.
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[JAMMER]

Fred it does work and it isn't as messy as ATF. The 2 mirrors for the excavator I just hit it once timer with each mirror. The blocks I got are thick so that may be the reason it cut so well with out having to keep putting it on because I notice it filled the teeth with wax. Ed

[JAMMER]

Fred there is one other thing I noticed you have a solid table were as mine has a plastic insert were the blade goes through the table. I am going to have to make another plate out of thick aluminum to replace it because if flexes on short pieces. Ed

[Stuff]

that trailer hit a new level of sexy!

[Zimms Customs]

Now Z/C,I'm givin you some of my secrets here, would be nice if it don't come back & bite me in the butt.

I use the same setup on mine, more teeth for the smaller material. I just forgot about the bee wax, I have been working with these machines since I was 12 and you would think I would have remembered. I just ordered some wax, I am sure it will go a long way, keep up the great work!

[kerst]

Looks nice!

Kerst

[FreddyGearDrive]

Thanks Guys!
Z/C,I'll be watchin for those new cuts.:D
Well,made my outrigger lift cylinders.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4971.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4975.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4983.jpg
also made up boom extension parts,screw drive & pully block.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4979.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4980.jpg
Here's a quick vid of the telescopic movement,It hasn't been greased yet,or fine tuned.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/th_dumppics4981.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/?action=view&current=dumppics4981.mp4)
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[SmallHaul]

Pfft..you can't do that with just a scroll saw..:p I think there is a full CNC setup hiding behind the cardboard "curtain".:D

Nice work Fred.

[Izzy]

;)bout time somebody used oil shocks as cylinders - best not boost your pump up to 15 bar though.....might get messy....:eek:

:DBut honestly - let us know how they hold up!

[MACK Daddy]

Very nice freddy


BTW, when your done digging yourself out of the metal shavings, hows about responding to my PM

talk to ya soon

Alfy

[RCLogger]

Great Tips Freddy

I went out and got myself some bee's wax, great tip and it ALSO makes the shop smell sweeeeettt. lol

greg

[Beans]

Nice work pops. I like the cylinders. Was it a pain in the hinder to make 'em?

[FreddyGearDrive]

Thanks Guys!
Chris,I hope they hold,There 10mm pistons.Hopefully won't have to run real high pressure.
Greg,try it on your taps,Makes for a smoother thread.
What a pain in the butt to get this drive shaft in. It took me like 2hrs.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4990.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4991.jpg
You can't fit a fleas butt between the shaft & outrigger housing.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics4995.jpg
But I got'er!
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[RAIDERS]

wow fred i was going to ask how u where going to fit the drive line under the outrigger..

[FreddyGearDrive]

Yea,it was a tight fit.Speaking of a tight fit,This baby is gunna need some shoe horns involved,to git the cab over all the electronics.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics5052.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics5051.jpg
& there's still a lot of crap that has to go in here!:eek:
Man!I can't wait to play w/this one.
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[Brel]

nice build FGD
where did you get the checker plate for your truck's decking and steps from

[RAIDERS]

fred did you take the outriggers off was trying to get a look at what you have hidding under the sand paper..

[Ace Trucker]

really cool boom truck nice work

[tootall]

nice work, all you trucks look great

[Izzy]

Freddy - best to drop some of the quick connects. On my IH I took a pc board to make a multi channel y adapter - didn't have room for those pesky long y adapter harnesses

Gonna fit an MFU?

[FreddyGearDrive]

Thanks Guys!
Brel,the plate is from PMD,They'll be on the venders forum very soon.
Larry,you aint gunna see what's under the sand paper,unless you come here & I show you.:p:D
Chris, Thanks for the advise.
Managed to get a little done,the out riggers work via the motor. Still need to make some changes.But,for just putting together,I'm not going to complain.At least it's only small changes I need to make.
Here's a quick vid of the movement of the out riggers.Not using the radio,just touching the wires together.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/th_dumppics5063.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/?action=view&current=dumppics5063.mp4)
Now the next vid is done via the radio. Don't have the rest of the hydraulic parts yet,so can't raise the boom yet.But! The rest works!
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/th_dumppics5064.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/?action=view&current=dumppics5064.mp4)
Every thing needs grease,but not till after it is painted.
Man,git the hydraulics workin! & I'm not going to know how to act.:cool:
Thanks for takin a look!
FGD

[ihbuilder]

see I knew you could make it all work :D

[texken]

Hi Freddy, what size wheels with hubs.
I'm looking for 2 3/4.
Any good place to look.

texken

[Beans]

Is there anything u can't build pops. Nice work on the outriggers.

[FreddyGearDrive]

Texken,try PMD.480-655-7950.
Thanks guys!
Lift test!
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics5066.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/th_dumppics5065.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/?action=view&current=dumppics5065.mp4)
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[Stuff]

easy as pie!

[CorbettTrailers]

those outriggers on neat Freddy. @We just finished hooking hydraulic lines to ours toady on the 60 Ton. Gotta put the arms in and feet on tomorrow and hope to have most of the hydraulics running. Got about 40 gallons in it now. Prolly gonna take another 50 at least. Now I just have to remember to take my camera with me next time.

[Zimms Customs]

I have been using my Bees Wax with my scroll saw, and man does it make a difference. I wished I would have remembered this from the beginning. Thanks FGD, keep up the great work!!!

[scalecranes]

Thats an awesome boom truck Freddy! It seems to have no problem at all yanking that weight around. I'd be interested in seeing what it can do with the boom sucked in and raised all the way, once you get the hydrauilics installed, thats where you get your max chart.

[Izzy]

Freddy -a little tweaking and it'l be smooth as silk

[spudd]

how about a update old man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!