Freightliner dump truck

[fhhhstix]

Since I ran out of parts for the new lowboy I started on the cab today for my new dump truck I decided to build something a little different and don't remember seeing a Knight Hauler made into a dump truck. Here are some pics of the progress on the cab.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Freightliner%20dump%20truck/100_0477.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Freightliner%20dump%20truck/100_0478.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Freightliner%20dump%20truck/100_0482.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Freightliner%20dump%20truck/100_0483.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Freightliner%20dump%20truck/100_0481.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Freightliner%20dump%20truck/100_0480.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

[hitachi]

you got a lot of nice projects going on
keep up the good work:)

[Snochaser]

That should look real nice. It will be different, that's nice to see. Another "out of the ordinary" build out of the "00" stables.

Ben

[fhhhstix]

you got a lot of nice projects going on
keep up the good work:)

Thanks and I have found that multiple projects gives me something to do when I need a break from one of the other projects.

That should look real nice. It will be different, that's nice to see. Another "out of the ordinary" build out of the "00" stables.

Ben

Thanks Ben it will be all wheel drive as well.

Travis

[Snochaser]

what front axle are you using? are you gonna do floats as well?

[Snochaser]

There is a purple one that runs around here with a polished Tebco bed on it.

[fhhhstix]

what front axle are you using? are you gonna do floats as well?

I am thinking about using the D35 from RC4WD that Katan mentioned instead of the TLT and I am not sure about the front tires yet.

Travis

[Snochaser]

I need to figure out which one I want to use on my new truck. I'm just not experianced enough with them to know which one I should use with wider fronts.

Ben

[Snochaser]

That cab looks close to the Mack Titan cab too.... with a little modification.

Ben

[Rpp Hobby]

Are you using the back of the sleeper to make the the cab back?

[fhhhstix]

Are you using the back of the sleeper to make the the cab back?

Corey it is actually parts from the sleeper off of a King Hauler the sleeper on a Knight is squared off and I wanted it to be more round. I always save leftover parts just for this occasion. I need to get a measurement of a D35 from the outside of the hubs not including the hexes.

Travis

[Rpp Hobby]

Corey it is actually parts from the sleeper off of a King Hauler the sleeper on a Knight is squared off and I wanted it to be more round. I always save leftover parts just for this occasion. I need to get a measurement of a D35 from the outside of the hubs not including the hexes.

Travis

Like the rounded back for sure. We are sold out on d 35's otherwise I would measure one up for you.

[fhhhstix]

That is cool Corey I will hit up Katan and see if he can get me a measurement.

Travis

[roadranger]

That cab looks close to the Mack Titan cab too.... with a little modification.

Ben

Ben - Do you have a pic to post of a Titan?

[Snochaser]

Ben - Do you have a pic to post of a Titan?

http://www.titanbymack.com/

[RAIDERS]

nice start on new dump truck...

[Mustang]

Looking good Travis.

[fhhhstix]

nice start on new dump truck...

Thanks how is you Knight running are you happy with the new front axle.

Looking good Travis.

Thanks we haven't seen much of you around here are you going to post some of your stuff we even have a section for the tanks?

Travis

[Tamiya Cowboy]

I would think if the cab was about done yesterday that you should have it on a rolling chassis now so were are the picks Travy..

[fhhhstix]

I would think if the cab was about done yesterday that you should have it on a rolling chassis now so were are the picks Travy..

Not yet but maybe by Thursday been busy today.

Travis

[RAIDERS]

travis my night is a monster front axle made a big differance.cant play with it right now my radio is on it way to fgd..thanks for asking...

[Stepside]

I'm definitely tuned in on this build!

Not to burst your bubble, Ed had a blue knight hauler daycab dump at Indy 2007. The truck was dismantled after the show, I believe. I couldn't find any pics...

[fhhhstix]

Rod I would like to see a pic of it to see how some one else has cut the cab down because I have done this one completely different than my single axle.

Thanks
Travis

[Mustang]

Thanks we haven't seen much of you around here are you going to post some of your stuff we even have a section for the tanks?

Travis[/QUOTE]

Been working some crazy hours, 12hr days, split shifts + Saturdays so I just haven't had much time or even energy. I promise I'll get photobucket figured out (Lynn's been helping) and post some stuff this week.

[fhhhstix]

Lynn seems to be helping evrybody these days with all kinds of stuff.

Travis

[Mustang]

That's for sure!

Well, I finally remembered my photobucket password and got the linking thing figured out. Posted some things this morning - more to come! :D

Dennis

[td9clyde]

Travis your going to have to build a barn just for all your trucks man you have alot of them lol nice build seemless on the cab nice work

[Bigrigger]

Looking good Travis! I'll go get some popcorn!:D

[ihbuilder]

Looking good Travis! I'll go get some popcorn!:D

you get your popcorn I'll just settle in for some alum. chips :p

[Dreamweaver]

I'm beginning to wonder if Travis, Freddy, and Paul live in a Tamiya factory. There seems to be no end to the parts. Everyday it seems like they start a new project and just happen to have all the parts there... Yet it takes me 15 days to get a front axle assembly.

I'm kinda jelous!!!

But other than that, it's looking good Travis, I like the way you did the back of the cab,

-Mike

[fhhhstix]

I'm beginning to wonder if Travis, Freddy, and Paul live in a Tamiya factory. There seems to be no end to the parts. Everyday it seems like they start a new project and just happen to have all the parts there... Yet it takes me 15 days to get a front axle assembly.

I'm kinda jelous!!!

But other than that, it's looking good Travis, I like the way you did the back of the cab,

-Mike

Thanks Mike lets just put it this way I have my own chair in the office at the hobby shop.

Travis

[fhhhstix]

Well here is how I go about building the chassis, first dump all the parts bags in a bowl, then start building. No I am not Joking.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Freightliner%20dump%20truck/100_0500.jpg

Travis

[fhhhstix]

OK axles done now on to the transmission.:D

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Freightliner%20dump%20truck/100_0501.jpg

Travis

[Snochaser]

OK axles done now on to the transmission.:D

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Freightliner%20dump%20truck/100_0501.jpg

Travis

Sooooo, you'll be done by morning? :D:D

[fhhhstix]

No but I bet I can test drive tomorrow night.:p:D

Travis

[ihbuilder]

:eek: if I could only get wheels done like that :eek::p someday someday :rolleyes:

[Stuff]

Well here is how I go about building the chassis, first dump all the parts bags in a bowl, then start building. No I am not Joking.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Freightliner%20dump%20truck/100_0500.jpg

Travis

that works if you only put the parts you need to build the part. then you know if you miss one lol

[fhhhstix]

Stuff every nut, bolt,screw, and parts bag for a Knight Hauler is in the bowl. After a dozen or so trucks you know where the parts go.:D

Travis

[fhhhstix]

Well here is what I have so far an AWD day cab now I just need a dump box.:rolleyes::D

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Freightliner%20dump%20truck/100_0505.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

[td9clyde]

geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz lol man your just way too fast nice truck though can't wait to see what your gonns be doing this spring your gonna be multicolored tryin to paint everything

[hawgfanman]

Well here is how I go about building the chassis, first dump all the parts bags in a bowl, then start building. No I am not Joking.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Freightliner%20dump%20truck/100_0500.jpg

Travis
That's crazy! I just started building my King this weekend and I couldn't imagine dumping all those parts bags into one container! :eek:

[fhhhstix]

Not much new to post but I did get the new rims on the truck let me know what you think.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Freightliner%20dump%20truck/100_0539.jpg

Thanks for looking
Travis

[mazdaparts]

A full month on this build??? What the heck is taking so long. Looks good though.

[Bigrigger]

Very cool looking Travy! I like the look of the daycab.:D

[Stylin n profilin]

That looks sweet Trav...I can't wait to see this in person.:cool:

[Mustang]

Looking good travis! :D

[JAMMER]

Travis that is coming along nicely how long will the box be. Ed ;)

[fhhhstix]

A full month on this build??? What the heck is taking so long. Looks good though.

Very cool looking Travy! I like the look of the daycab.:D

That looks sweet Trav...I can't wait to see this in person.:cool:

Travis that is coming along nicely how long will the box be. Ed ;)

Thanks guys I am planing on about 15.5 in for the bed. I can't wait to see the bed on it my self.:rolleyes:

Travis

[fhhhstix]

Well here are a couple of pics of the truck with the bed on it.http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/smilies/smiley-face-bouncing-008.gifhttp://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/smilies/woohoo.gifhttp://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/smilies/hyper.gif

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Freightliner%20dump%20truck/100_0647.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Freightliner%20dump%20truck/100_0646.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

[RAIDERS]

lookin good travis nice dump bed...

[fhhhstix]

Thanks Larry you know where I got it but I will say it any way. Thanks Freddy I could not be any happier.:D

Travis

[SmallHaul]

That is going to look awesome when its done Travis!:cool:

[FreddyGearDrive]

Glad your happy!
That's going to be a kool truck when it's done. What color are you painting the cab?
FGD

[td9clyde]

looks great looks good settin there

[fhhhstix]

Black of course.:D

Travis

[russisloud]

nice! that dump bed look right at home on there

[Tamiya Cowboy]

That is going to be a great looking dumper Travy..

[FreddyGearDrive]

Black of course.:D

Travis
Yea,that was kinda a stupid question. All the best lookin trucks are black!:rolleyes: You would think I would know better by now.:o
She be dumpin tonight??
FGD

[Roadmasters]

you have the wrong rims on there,

Lookn good, freddy box looks great on there

[tc1cat]

BLACK!!! You trying to compete with Freddy:rolleyes: Anything you build looks nice.

Lynn

[fhhhstix]

Blue is my favorite color but there is just something about a black truck.

Travis

[Bigrigger]

Yeah, paint a truck black and it shoots to a whole new level of cool. :D

[fhhhstix]

here is a video of the dump bed mounted and working.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WnNRs1rl0Q

Travis

[FreddyGearDrive]

AWW....No engine block or nothin to throw in er for the show of power??
Just a suggestion,you could go out in the drive way,pop the hood on that no power, shake your balls off Chrylser.Then see'in on how you like to twist wrenches.Grab a few & jurk the boat anchor out from under the hood,& see if that dumps got the hair to lift it!:D Oh wait,ain't that all aluminium? Might as well grab the one out of the mighty Ford next to it.:p
Anyhow,dumps lookin good! Glad your going w/the proper color. Whens the flower bed vid?
FGD

[fhhhstix]

Thanks Freddy but as for the video lets paint the body first and let the dirt dry out. It rained here most of the morning and then turned off sunny and 75 deg so maybe if it stays dry and we hit the 80 deg mark tomorrow as the weatherman says. I will at least try to get a video of the bottom dump trailer.

Thanks for looking.
Travis

[fhhhstix]

Update pic.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Freightliner%20dump%20truck/100_0677.jpg

Travis

[hauler_10-4]

Thats looking real good.

[Papabaer]

Thats looking real good.

Of course "Thats looking real good"

[Snochaser]

Sharp! Nice J"oo"b Travis!

[Izzy]

Travis - nicely proportioned on the layout. Still stuck on black? I see a nice KW running around as white with light blue flames (front to back). It's subtle but pretty cool

[russisloud]

your getting there, looking good

[fhhhstix]

Small update the truck is mostly done I just need to make the rear bumper. Here are some pic's.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Freightliner%20dump%20truck/100_0709.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Freightliner%20dump%20truck/100_0712.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Freightliner%20dump%20truck/100_0707.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/Freightliner%20dump%20truck/100_0710.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

[ihbuilder]

:eek::eek: now get some polish on that there body :D:D:cool:

[FreddyGearDrive]

Looks good Big T!Like the looks of the knight cab on er.:cool:
FGD
Sounds like Steve is lookin for something to do. :D

[Izzy]

Really good Travis. What style bumper you going for?

[Brian in PA]

It came out real nice Travis. I think the body would look good black also.

Brian

[RAIDERS]

lookin good travis.Mine will be here Thursday can't wait..lol.

[RCTech9]

Looks good.:D

[fhhhstix]

Thanks guys and after talking to Freddy I can't decide between a bumper with the mud flaps attached to it or a center plate with the flaps attached to the box.

Travis

[FreddyGearDrive]

My vote,center light plate. Mud flappies off of the box.
Or something like this.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics5079.jpg
FGD

[Dreamweaver]

Awesome Travis.. She looks sweet.

I vote for the flaps off the box, hung by a chain...

[fhhhstix]

My vote,center light plate. Mud flappies off of the box.
Or something like this.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn50/FreddyGearDrive/freddys%20best/dumppics5079.jpg
FGD

Wow did I win a Freddy free parts give away.:p:p:D:D

Travis

[rockNmayhem]

Travis you lucky dog if Freddy slips you those parts. They would look perfect behind your truck. I think Freddy aught to pitch in and we can call it a community build. :D

[FreddyGearDrive]

Hey Mayham,what do I look like Santy claus??I myself feel a free set of air bags would really set it off!:D
FGD

[tc1cat]

I think I smell a spoiled sport in there !!! Truck looks like a normal Travis build- OUTSTANDING!! By the way Freddy, I have the airbags:rolleyes::rolleyes:

[rockNmayhem]

I'd throw a set in if you matched him a set lol. Maybe be could get a vendors truck built. That'd be a pretty cool build I bet. :p