Pete 379 Flat Top 48"

[YoungGunz]

Decided it was time for a change with my truck and a few other things, started last night on stripping it all down to the chassis and a bare body and this is where I'm at now... Going for a Pete 379 48" Flat Top look, and i have a bunch of stuff coming from the vendors and am waiting to make an order until Monday with PMD. Talked to Ric and he has convinced me to go with a Servonaut set up, along with a bunch of his other products including, new super singles, 4:1 reduction, Pete headlights, fuel tanks. Have Fenders and Stacks coming from SnP and some air cleaners from the Russisloud.

This is what I'm shooting for roughly,
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/1_Web_Pete2.jpg

Stripped down,
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2239-1-1.jpg

With the axle moved forward a bit,
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2244-1-1.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2245-1-1.jpg

Started to do a little body work on the roof, going to have to wait for the body filler seeing that it is on order at the moment and the SnP fenders are on the way.
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2246-1-1.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2250-1.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2251-1.jpg

Then i took the plunge and started to hack up the sleeper, pretty happy with it so far but its only taped together so i could get a rough idea.
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2252-1.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2253-1.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2254-1.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2255.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2256-1.jpg

Well thats all for now but there will be more updates to come as i receive more parts.. :D:D Thanks for looking, J.D.

[Diesel Demond]

that is gonna be bad! i like the yellow and black combo! i would go with stainless fenders i like that look

[hippy]

great work! cant wait to see the finished unit!

[Brian in PA]

I'm tuned in on this biuld!! I like the look of the real Pete too!! Keep posting pics!!

[Stepside]

Ya the yellow black paint will be killer... but the red/black/white body looked real nice before you started!

[nztrucker]

looking cool man,cant wait too see more

[Goose19]

diggin the small sleeper look! keep it up!

[SWAGGER]

Well a clear vision and a great head start. Have a feeling this will turn out really well.

[cummingsman29]

Can't wait to see this one I really like the colors!

[YoungGunz]

Started to glue together the cab and i really should have removed the paint before i did any body work..... ended up chemically melting some of the body :mad::mad::mad: New body is in the mail and will have to cut up the cab again but now i can refine what i already did. Guess i just have to live and learn :o

But on a lighter note, i did get my air cleaners and they look amazing! :D

here are some pics of my progression/regression,

i added strips of styrene on the inside to give the body some strength but uploaded the wrong photo....
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2239.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2249.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2245.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2244.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2243.jpg

Thanks for lookin

[gun]

Russ sure made some bad azz huffers now you need to get some bad azz puffers from S&P! are you going to put a longer frame under it ? this truck will be cool when your done.:cool::cool:

[YoungGunz]

Russ sure made some bad azz huffers now you need to get some bad azz puffers from S&P! are you going to put a longer frame under it ? this truck will be cool when your done.:cool::cool:

Russ did GGGGGreat! and i just got my S&P bull hauler pipes along with the pete fenders and they are SAAAWWEEEET. on this overhaul i will not be extending the frame but that will surely come in the future.

I lost a few of my photos showing what parts i received but i received a package from PMD and S&P with most of my parts :D My new body should be here tomorrow so i can get started on the mods(again :o ) and get some pictures of all the accessories. And tonight i got to do some body work and set up the SMX :D Enjoy!

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2239-1-2.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2240-2.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2241-2.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2243-1-1.jpg

was able to save these pieces but was not going to put in the time to fix the entire body
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2242-2.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2244-1-2.jpg


Oh yeah! everybody loves a video:D:D

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/th_DSCN2247-1.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/?action=view&current=DSCN2247-1.mp4)

[glorydays24]

Going to be pretty sweet when you're done. I agree, I liked your truck before, and the yellow and black will be killer.:D

Big John

[YoungGunz]

Got some body work done tonight but not too much,

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2241-3.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2244-1-3.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2245-1-2.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2242-3.jpg

have the pete fenders mounted but i forgot to take some pictures.....

[YoungGunz]

Starting to actually resemble a peterbilt :D:D

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2239-1-3.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2242-4.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2243-1-3.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2244-1-4.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2246-1-2.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2248-1-1.jpg

Looks like ill have my fair share of sanding for tomorrow :D

Thanks for looking! J.D.

[gun]

wow that body work is looking good ! that sleeper is going to look nice cut down that way i wish id done mine like that !:D

[Bsorenson79]

She's coming along nice! What kind of body filler are you using?

[YoungGunz]

wow that body work is looking good ! that sleeper is going to look nice cut down that way i wish id done mine like that !:D

Thanks! :D Its a pain to cut it in two directions because it makes for alot more pieces to put back together but im pretty happy with the turn out

She's coming along nice! What kind of body filler are you using?

Thanks! :D Its Evercoat Poly-Flex glazing putty. I hope its what im supposed to be using :confused: but so far it has worked very nicely


Body work is pretty much complete, i think i spent about 4 hours sanding yesterday :o

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2242-5.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2243-2.jpg

Started on the headlights and dang, i fought these guys for hours :mad: I had to stuff 4 wires in a single hole..... but i finally got them

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2240-3.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2244-2.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2245-2.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2246.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2247.jpg

And the new frame-less dump trailer..... (new to me, that is)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2248.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2249-2.jpg

J.D.

[fhhhstix]

Thanks! :D Its Evercoat Poly-Flex glazing putty. I hope its what im supposed to be using :confused: but so far it has worked very nicely


You are using the right filler.

Travis

[Stylin n profilin]

nice job J.D.:DIt's coming out sweet...And LUCKY!! That frameless is just the cats meow of dump trailers.....my favorite one that Ralphs done..:D:D:D

[sgt hopkins]

Your truck looks awesome!.. what did you use to glue the side pieces in for the hood? before you used the filler? Im about to put in my order and tackle my first set of pete fenders..

[YoungGunz]

Your truck looks awesome!.. what did you use to glue the side pieces in for the hood? before you used the filler? Im about to put in my order and tackle my first set of pete fenders..

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0001P?I=LXDJ94&P=8

That's what I used,i put a piece of styrene behind it to strengthen it and its worked really well so far

J.D.

[sgt hopkins]

Hey, thanks for the info....

[Tamiya Cowboy]

I would pass on the solvent.. Ask Styln when your out in the sun it will come undone and it will show. This has happened to 3 of my bodys that solvent has been used on the rest used Mercury CA and not a one has popped yet.

[fhhhstix]

I use the Bondene with no problems. Bondene will make a solid permanent bond but it must be used on like materials ABS to ABS or HIPS to HIPS. If you are unsure if the pieces to be glued are the same material use the Plastruct Plastiweld. All of my dump bed bodies are built using the bondene as well as my service truck bed. The boom and the bed on the service truck are all styrene and have no other materials used for reinforcement.


Like materials
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXYV17&P=SM

Dissimilar materials
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDJ96&P=SM

Travis

[sgt hopkins]

Thanks Paul, mercury ca is the same stuff I used to glue tires to wheels on my stadium trucks...

[cabrover]

Looking good!! Great start to an awesome build with a smokin paint scheme!!:cool:

Tim

[YoungGunz]

Finally made time to work on my truck :)

Mounted the sleeper plate and finished the lighting except for the roof lights. I wasnt completely happy with the body work so i ended up redoing some of it and now i am very content with it. Made a deck plate to hide the wires and to allow the hydraulics and servo lead to come out cleanly. Boxed up all the stuff thats going to paint so i can get a quote. Hopefully i can find some time to run to the body shop tomorrow :D

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2239-2.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2240-4.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2241-4.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2242-6.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2243-3.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2244-3.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2245-3.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2247-2.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2248-2.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN2249-3.jpg

Hope you enjoyed :rolleyes:

J.D.

[YoungGunz]

Small update for you guys....

was able to set up the lighting for the rear bumper and take a few pictures and video.

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0014.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0015.jpg

Video:

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/th_SAM_0013.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/?action=view&current=SAM_0013.mp4)

Maybe the most exciting part of the build is mounting SnP's smokin stacks :D Mounted them on my trial body and dang do they look gooooooooood!!!!!! I cant wait till i get my body back from paint so i can put her all together :)

one stack
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0018.jpg

two stacks
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0021.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0023.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0025.jpg

And i blacked out the windows, i am very pleased with the turn out

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0029.jpg

This basically shows my entire collection
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0004.jpg

And my play area, when its too cold to go outside
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0005.jpg

[YoungGunz]

Installed the hydraulics on the truck and tested them out with the JMI frameless and a full load of rubber. The trailer sometimes has trouble going down does any one have any ideas as to why?

Here is my first video i took when i was just testing everything:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i3jFT14FCk&feature=youtu.be

And here is the video with the truck and trailer operating together:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmBo0gukVmw&context=C314896aADOEgsToPDskIimqlyQtmWe5bk2ZKRGL_a

Excuse the driving, i havent driven in a few months so im a little rusty :p:p

J.D.

[spudd]

nice set up...i wish i would have jumped on the trailer when it was for sale..
cant wait to see it all done.great job so far

[Espeefan]

That is a great set-up. I really would like to buy a Servonaut unit sometime for my own truck. I like the trailer you have too. That's really cool how the tarp works. As for the hydraulics being jumpy on the way down, I'd guess that maybe the cylinder is binding up a bit. You've really only got gravity helping to collapse the stages. Is that a Wedico pump and telescoping cylinder? I think Ralph (the trailer builder) always adds one more stage to the Wedico cylinders, for more lift. I'm not sure if he's a regular member here, but I think he is. Maybe ask him for some advice. Or maybe he'd be willing to take a look at the cylinder and get it working better for you.

[Brian in PA]

Great videos. As for your trailer not coming down all the way, add some weight to the dog house. You can use some small steel pieces and double sided sticky tape it attach it. I had to do it to mine. That is one thing about Ralphs trailers they are nice and light weight, but need some extra pounds to come down all the way.

[SWAGGER]

Simply incredible, that's all I can say, between the work on the truck, the servonaut unit (does sound better than the MFU) and that trailer, what a fantastic setup. Well done.

[YoungGunz]

Teaser :D:D:D

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0009.jpg

J.D.

[MACK Daddy]

Great videos. As for your trailer not coming down all the way, add some weight to the dog house. You can use some small steel pieces and double sided sticky tape it attach it. I had to do it to mine. That is one thing about Ralphs trailers they are nice and light weight, but need some extra pounds to come down all the way.


x2 on that



Alfy

[dabears]

WOW I love that trailer!! This truck is going to be sweet when its done! Are the servonaut units easier to install then the Tamiya MFU's? Loved the vids cant wait to see the truck painted!

[YoungGunz]

WOW I love that trailer!! This truck is going to be sweet when its done! Are the servonaut units easier to install then the Tamiya MFU's? Loved the vids cant wait to see the truck painted!

Im not really sure because ive only set up a servonaut module.... never done the MFU.


Well stayed up to the wee hours and finished just about everything done. im pretty happy with the paint and the overall look of the truck. I also want to thank everyone that contributed, S&P, The Bone yard, Ric from PMD and the guy that painted it up for me :D:D you all did an awesome job!! If it wasnt for you guys i would probably still be scratching my head on how to do things. :o:o Still need to attach the fenders and figure out the roof light situation but that will all be solved hopefully sooner that later ;)

Here are some pics :D:D

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0010.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0011.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0012-1.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0013-1.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0014-1.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0015-1.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0016-1.jpg

And what I have been waiting for!!! :D:D

Before:

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/0712112029-Copy.jpg

After:

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0017-1.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0018-1.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0020-1.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0021-1.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0022-1.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0023-1.jpg

Hope you enjoyed :) Will post a video of it when its done uploading :cool:

J.D.

[pumptech]

The overhaul looks awesome,you did some great body work,your right ,guys at pmd did a great job on the paint job,Really like the new rear fenders ,nice touch .I see you had a few setbacks on it with the old body ,but you got worked out,keep it up !!
Awesome rig:D

[YoungGunz]

Thanks!!

Here is video as well :D:D

http://youtu.be/y5MDO5iWM7M

J.D.

[SWAGGER]

Wow that turned out magnificently man, great job!!

[Diesel Demond]

that paint is sick!!

[Espeefan]

Looking good. I'm diggin' the fenders and headlights! Man, those Servonaut units are very nice. I'm hoping to get one too. You didn't pick the turbocharged engine sound effects though? Nice video footage.

[Brian in PA]

Looks good man!

[straightpipejakebrake]

Sweet looking truck! Looks like you have a good time with all that.

[BRICKNICK]

This thing came out great...nice job.

[Dairyland Trucker]

Black and yellow you can never go wrong with these 2 colors...I like they break up with the striping and looks great on the fenders too...

[dabears]

Love the look of the facelift!! Looks really good

[YoungGunz]

Wow that turned out magnificently man, great job!!

Thanks!

that paint is sick!!

Thanks!

Looking good. I'm diggin' the fenders and headlights! Man, those Servonaut units are very nice. I'm hoping to get one too. You didn't pick the turbocharged engine sound effects though? Nice video footage.

Thanks! Yes they are really nice, im glad i ended up using one. :D sometimes its hard to hear the turbo but it is on. I even went back to make sure it was turned up. :confused: i think it might be from the noise of the electric motor drowning it out

Looks good man!

Thanks!

Sweet looking truck! Looks like you have a good time with all that.

Thanks! Yes i sure do! :D

This thing came out great...nice job.

Thanks!

Black and yellow you can never go wrong with these 2 colors...I like they break up with the striping and looks great on the fenders too...

Thanks!

Love the look of the facelift!! Looks really good

Thanks!

Finally got to take it outside and run it :D here are some pictures and video:

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0041.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0042.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0043.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0044.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0045.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0046.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0047.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0049.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0050.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0051.jpg


Here is the complete build progression video:

http://youtu.be/QcHP0fI_FDU

And here is the video i shot today out side:

http://youtu.be/--Agf6xAFYY

Hope you all enjoyed :D Still putting some finishing touches to a few things but i will keep that a surprise ;);)
Thanks
J.D.

[egronvold]

It's a very nice rig you have gotten yourself!

[petermoblin]

Wow, that turned out great! Are you going to paint the draft arms, landing gear to match the truck?

[Brian in PA]

Nice looking combo JD ! What did you use for Cummins emblems?

[Dairyland Trucker]

Love the frameless dump, need to get one but would prefer it to be 34' tri axle for our region but your trailer look awesome with the Peterbilt.....

[mack kid]

Perfect love the black and yellow. Nice Rig

[SWAGGER]

Outstanding, love that tarp!!

[YoungGunz]

Got a video of my truck dumping at the PFB meet, now the trailer matches the truck :D Enjoy


http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/th_Truckdumping.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/?action=view&current=Truckdumping.mp4)


J.D.

[REEVE2007]

You did an awesome job on this rig all the way through. Beautiful truck man!

[Supermario]

I've told you in the past how much I love that truck. Every time I see it I remember what my favorite RC truck is. I must have it! Would you ever consider selling? .... I'm sorry , I just had to ask....lol

[bigford]

looks great!! for some odd reason i keep thinking that
your sleeper looks like a 36'' bunk then i checked my stock
KH sleeper and its a five footer. has to be the black paint

[REEVE2007]

I've told you in the past how much I love that truck. Every time I see it I remember what my favorite RC truck is. I must have it! Would you ever consider selling? .... I'm sorry , I just had to ask....lol


I second this question...so please keep me in mind if the thought ever crosses:D

[YoungGunz]

Got the truck and trailer all spiffed up and ready to roll for indy :D:D I'll see everybody there, really looking forward to meeting everyone :)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0216.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0226.jpg

[dabears]

I just "tucked" my trailers and truck in there boxes after waxing and repolishing myself!! See you at Indy!!!

[Snochaser]

Man, load bars and all in that box. Nice touch. See ya there.

[YoungGunz]

Well, I figured it was time to dust off this thread ;)

Anyways, my truck is in pieces and I'm waiting on new frame rails and some other pieces to finish up the truck. I'm just hoping I'll have all the pieces and have it finished before St. Louis :confused:

Got some 5mm Bezels from Lynn, and installed a few on my frameless and got them all wired up! Still waiting on the ScaleArt cylinder to get here, hopefully it gets here soon, so I have an idea of what I need to modify on the trailer

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0415_zps43fea4dc.jpg

Here is a video showing the lights with the blinkers :)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/th_SAM_0417_zps1be9b8b6.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/?action=view&current=SAM_0417_zps1be9b8b6.mp4)

[heavy_duty]

Jd , mods to the trailer look good man.Don't worry about the cylinder install,it was be straight foward on your trailer.I checked it out @ Indy.Can't wait to run with you guys in STL.

Ed

[YoungGunz]

Jd , mods to the trailer look good man.Don't worry about the cylinder install,it was be straight foward on your trailer.I checked it out @ Indy.Can't wait to run with you guys in STL.

Ed

Thanks a ton man, I was able to get a ton of stuff done tonight, I really owe you one!


Ed sent me some frame rails yesterday, since the wait for the PMD rails is taking quite a while.... anyways here is my progress so far

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0431_zps35af0fea.jpg

Couldnt resist putting the body on just to see what it looked like :)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0432_zps4ef0d127.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0436_zpsb160f259.jpg

Thanks for looking

[heavy_duty]

That's awesome.That stretch is perfect.Glad the frame rails made it there and they are still straight.I have had bad luck with ups lately.:mad:lol.
Looks like she will be ready for STL.

Ed

[Kaf343]

YoungGunz, truck is looking real good. The stretch is perfect. Nice job.

[Supermario]

Definitely looks like a " working show truck " . Nice JD. I didn't think I could love this truck more and yet......:cool:
So how long are the new rails?

Mario

[dmess62]

Truck looked before, looks even better now

[dabears]

It looks ok...





HAHA J/K looks great with the stretch. Are you going to paint the rails black to match? Yea i ordered rails the week after Indy and Im still waiting......... He must be behind on orders or waiting for more to come in. Hope i can make it to St Louis and see the new stretch

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Looks Good!! Ed I wonder were them rails came from..LOL

[heavy_duty]

J D
Anymore updated pictures?How do you plan on stretching your driveshaft?
TC,while I was @Indy this year,I bought 4 sets of frame rails from Ric.J D needed some,so I hooked him up.no sweat.

Ed

[YoungGunz]

YoungGunz, truck is looking real good. The stretch is perfect. Nice job.

Thanks!

Definitely looks like a " working show truck " . Nice JD. I didn't think I could love this truck more and yet......:cool:
So how long are the new rails?

Mario

Thanks man! they are about 26.75", I am pretty happy with the stretch myself :)

Truck looked before, looks even better now

Thanks!

It looks ok...

HAHA J/K looks great with the stretch. Are you going to paint the rails black to match? Yea i ordered rails the week after Indy and Im still waiting......... He must be behind on orders or waiting for more to come in. Hope i can make it to St Louis and see the new stretch

Thanks! I plan to paint the rails black too, I just have to finish up the deck plate and it will be ready to paint

Looks Good!! Ed I wonder were them rails came from..LOL

Thanks!

J D
Anymore updated pictures?How do you plan on stretching your driveshaft?
TC,while I was @Indy this year,I bought 4 sets of frame rails from Ric.J D needed some,so I hooked him up.no sweat.

Ed

I got some pictures for ya :rolleyes: I'll have some more tonight too :) I ended up ordering two drive shafts, one will go between the tamiya transmission and the 4:1, then a long one between the 4:1 and axle. I figured it up so the 4:1 will be hidden behind the fuel tanks, so you will only see the long drive shaft. Hopefully that makes sense lol I'll get some pictures of it


Here are some pictures of the deck plate progress....

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0439_zps48d956cf.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0442_zps3d94a43c.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0445_zpsf04da5a5.jpg

Made a holder for the hydraulic hose for when its not in use....

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0446_zpscb06e837.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0447_zps00b1a982.jpg

Thanks for looking!

[plow jockey]

That a great idea. Real nice job on the details,nice brass work.

[YoungGunz]

That a great idea. Real nice job on the details,nice brass work.

Thanks!


Well, got some more work done today...... pretty much to the point now where I'm going to have to wait on my drive shafts. When they get here i can install the transmission, then start the joy of wiring..... here are some pictures of todays progress:

This is what i started with today, then i layed down some paint
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0449_zpsb7ce4f77.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0458_zps15d26e5a.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0459_zps7af10d0f.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0461_zps67e2a025.jpg

This is what i have as of right now :)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0473_zps4eae00f8.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0478_zps18d04f99.jpg


I might have also polished my trailer while I was waiting on paint to dry :D

Before: (not so shiny)
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0214_zps0cc414fd.jpg

A little bit more shiny ;)
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0470_zpsc6f8ef0b.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0467_zpsd3c2bc4f.jpg

Well thats it for now, Thanks for looking!

[dabears]

Nice job on the paint and the shine on the trailer!!! Looks much better all shiney!

[plow jockey]

Excellent job on buffing out the trailer. Nice paint work.

[petermoblin]

Stretch looks sweet and I also love the new deck plate and pogo stick with the hose hanger.:cool: Keep up the great work. Oh yeah, the trailer looks way cool all polished up!

[Stickman]

That deckplate rocks!

[YoungGunz]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the comments!


Just did a little bit of work tonight after studying for a quiz tomorrow...... :mad: No fun lol

Do you think I have enough wires? :p

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0480.jpg

This just shows my drive shaft set up. They dont match but they were the only two that were the right dimensions, and besides you cant really see the small one anyways

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0482.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0484.jpg

Thanks for looking!

[dabears]

I think we need to find something that has about 50 more wires to put on your truck.... Then it'll have enough :)
Truck is looking awesome J.D! The new rails are deff looking great! cant wait to see more updates!

[Radio Control Trucker]

Wires :confused: What wires :confused: Where do you see wires :confused:

All I see is potential for "MORE POWER!!!" :D:D:D

Looking good so far. Keep going, it'll be a great build. :)

- RCT

[Supermario]

Lookin sweet JD :cool:
hey, isn't copper selling high right now? More value dude! Lol.
I see the servonaut system has just as much a wiring nightmare as the MFU. :eek: speaking of which , how do all your cab lights connect to the lighting board? Is it one plug or a bunch of little plugs like the MFU? I like the sound from the servonaut system and if more user friendly may go with that on my wife's truck. I hate having to keep the shell so close to chassis when I have it opened up:(:( . I know it's more cash but I don't mind paying for something that's easier to work with over the long run.

Keep up the nice work and the pics! :)

Mario

[YoungGunz]

I think we need to find something that has about 50 more wires to put on your truck.... Then it'll have enough :)
Truck is looking awesome J.D! The new rails are deff looking great! cant wait to see more updates!

Thanks man! I think I have another 30 LEDs to wire in? plus the cab lights which are already wired, I just have to plug them in.

Wires :confused: What wires :confused: Where do you see wires :confused:

All I see is potential for "MORE POWER!!!" :D:D:D

Looking good so far. Keep going, it'll be a great build. :)

- RCT

Thanks, I realized last night why some people just keep it simple with a few things inside the cab..... ;)

Lookin sweet JD :cool:
hey, isn't copper selling high right now? More value dude! Lol.
I see the servonaut system has just as much a wiring nightmare as the MFU. :eek: speaking of which , how do all your cab lights connect to the lighting board? Is it one plug or a bunch of little plugs like the MFU? I like the sound from the servonaut system and if more user friendly may go with that on my wife's truck. I hate having to keep the shell so close to chassis when I have it opened up:(:( . I know it's more cash but I don't mind paying for something that's easier to work with over the long run.

Keep up the nice work and the pics! :)

Mario

Thanks! The Servonaut system is pretty much a do it yourself set up. You do have to wire in all the resistors and wire up all the LEDs, but you can have quite a few lights running off of it and its whatever you want. You might be able to look on Servonaut's website to see how the wires connect to the unit, basically you strip .25" off the wire and stick it in the corresponding holes, tighten it up and you have working lights. Ive never used the MFU but I am very pleased with Servonaut unit and I plan on buying another one soon for another project :D

[YoungGunz]

well she is pretty much done now, except for new bumpers and rims which will hopefully be here soon :confused::confused: Now I just need to finish up the wiring on the trailer lights and get the scaleart cylinder installed if it ever gets here.... :mad::mad:

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0493.jpg

Thanks for looking!

[glorydays24]

Let me say I saw this at Indy, and pic's doesn't do this justice.:):):) Now I have two questions...How did you mount the speaker, and where did you get the coiled wires for the trailer hook up? Thanx.

Big John

[gun]

JD your truck is bad azzz the new frame rails made a world of difference!!!!

[Kaf343]

Awesome, nice job. Looks great with the new rails.

[dabears]

Looks great! Much better looking now with the longer rails

[Supermario]

well she is pretty much done now, except for new bumpers and rims which will hopefully be here soon :confused::confused: Now I just need to finish up the wiring on the trailer lights and get the scaleart cylinder installed if it ever gets here.... :mad::mad:

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0493.jpg

Thanks for looking!

What do you mean done! :eek::eek: you mean I won't see anymore pics of my favorite truck in the future :eek::eek: I hope you post pics with new rims and a new video perhaps?

Oh , by the way, I haven't been in this hobby for very long but I've already learned one thing.......they are NEVER done! The last time I said mine was done , I spent another grand!

[YoungGunz]

Let me say I saw this at Indy, and pic's doesn't do this justice.:):):) Now I have two questions...How did you mount the speaker, and where did you get the coiled wires for the trailer hook up? Thanx.

Big John

Thanks!! The speaker sits just behind the grill so all the sound comes out of the front. The wires I've been experimenting with for a while, the wire that is on there now is 2/24 speaker wire. I just wrapped the wired around a brass tube to get the coiled effect.

JD your truck is bad azzz the new frame rails made a world of difference!!!!

Thanks!!

Awesome, nice job. Looks great with the new rails.

Thanks!!

Looks great! Much better looking now with the longer rails

Thanks!!

What do you mean done! :eek::eek: you mean I won't see anymore pics of my favorite truck in the future :eek::eek: I hope you post pics with new rims and a new video perhaps?

Oh , by the way, I haven't been in this hobby for very long but I've already learned one thing.......they are NEVER done! The last time I said mine was done , I spent another grand!

Gah!!! Dont say that! I have other projects that need funding :p:p My brother has been bugging me about a 1/10 pickup truck so I think thats next on the list :eek: I'll get a video of it dumping and showing everything off when its really done, I just have to wait on the cylinder now...... But i will post pictures and videos of progress ;)


Here's a little something for you guys :D:D

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/th_Lightsandtarp.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/?action=view&current=Lightsandtarp.mp4)


Thanks for looking!

[justin]

Nice video love the truck and trailer combo

[Snochaser]

Nice JD. The tarp is the first I've seen on a model. Great job!

Ben

[plow jockey]

Great video,excellent job on that tarp.That truck looks 1:1.Awesome job!!!

[YoungGunz]

Nice video love the truck and trailer combo

Thanks!

Nice JD. The tarp is the first I've seen on a model. Great job!

Ben

Thanks man, I think I'll actually have it dumping for STL

Great video,excellent job on that tarp.That truck looks 1:1.Awesome job!!!

Thanks!


Finally the cylinder came! I was able to get some measurements and draw up the parts I need to make. Now i need to cut them out and bend them and get them installed. hopefully i can get some work done in the next couple days

Here are the parts:
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/JMI%20Frameless%20dump/framelesspivot.jpg

Thanks for looking

[dabears]

Truck is looking good! I like the lights on the trailer turned out really nice!

[cabrover]

Looking Great!!:D The yellow and Black will look awesome!!:cool: Be keeping an eye one this ride!!:cool:

Tim

[YoungGunz]

Truck is looking good! I like the lights on the trailer turned out really nice!

Thanks!

The turbo sounds great, nice job on the trailer too

Thanks! The turbo is one of my favorite parts :D

Looking Great!!:D The yellow and Black will look awesome!!:cool: Be keeping an eye one this ride!!:cool:

Tim

Thanks!


Ended up being a bigger undertaking than i had originally thought to put the new cylinder in...... Ive remade the pivot point, modified the draft arms, I'll also have to redo the wiring to the truck and rework the automatic tailgate lock since it rubs on the cylinder now..... but the new cylinder works like a charm ;) Didn't get a video of it, but will try to get one this weekend

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/JMI%20Frameless%20dump/SAM_0499.jpg

[hammer]

j.d.
This was one of my favorite dump trailers at Indy and the improvments you made are bad a$$. The electric tarp is awsome the stretch you put on the truck is perfect.

TONY

[MACK Daddy]

Loves me a Servonaut !!

Great Job with that build...That tarp is a plus !!!


Alfy

[YoungGunz]

j.d.
This was one of my favorite dump trailers at Indy and the improvments you made are bad a$$. The electric tarp is awsome the stretch you put on the truck is perfect.

TONY

Loves me a Servonaut !!

Great Job with that build...That tarp is a plus !!!


Alfy

Thanks Guys!!


Well putting the finishing touches on the trailer now :D Ill let the pictures speak
Before paint:
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/JMI%20Frameless%20dump/SAM_0504.jpg

After paint and assembly:

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/JMI%20Frameless%20dump/SAM_0505.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/JMI%20Frameless%20dump/SAM_0509.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/JMI%20Frameless%20dump/SAM_0511.jpg

Here is a VIDEO for you guys :)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/JMI%20Frameless%20dump/th_Hydraulictest.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/JMI%20Frameless%20dump/?action=view&current=Hydraulictest.mp4)

[Claus]

That is one kick a$$ rig.

[Brian in PA]

looks great JD! You'll love that Scale art cylinder too!

[ZINCOU]

Hello YoungGunz ,

Beautiful assembly, more effective than mine ......

[Dairyland Trucker]

That frameless trailer just plain rocks, is that the new 5 stage cylinder or the 4 stage cylinder? I am going to pick my 5 stage cylinder up from Ed down at his show in a little over a week. You have everything so cleanly plumbed looks great.

[Supermario]

Looks super sweet JD :cool:
I went back to page one on your thread the other day and to see how far and how sharp your rig has become.......hats off to ya JD, very nice work and finish :)

Mario

[dmess62]

Really like the new look. The electrical lines for the trailer are looking good. I think you could just about stand that trailer up on the rear bumper

[Claus]

I hope you put an updated photo in the "show us" dump truck section.

[YoungGunz]

Got some pieces polished up today, hopefully I can get the rear bumper wired and the grill installed soon. I am going to have to do some machining on the front bumper for it to sit flush with the front fenders. Will have some more updates soon

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/2012-11-25160922.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/2012-11-25161524.jpg

[Diesel Demond]

that truck is great. that tarp is slick and good job on the lights. those chrome pieces will add to the beauty also. "must be country wide" or "truck yeah"

[Supermario]

Hey JD. Are ya getting close to that thousand dollar mark since saying your truck was done? :eek::p:D. Lol

Mario

[Espeefan]

This is a great build. I really like the transformation. The dump trailer is very nice, but that's not to take away anything from the truck. Both pieces are fine examples of modeling. Thanks for sharing the photos and updates!

[Kaf343]

Wow, polish work looking good. Lots of lights, nice. Looking forward to see them light up. Nice job.

[dabears]

Love the new bumpers! Hurry up and mount them up i wanna see them on the truck!!

[woodhog]

Truck looks good Jd it is a very sharp truck and trailer and works flawl essly great job:cool:

[NYMETROTRUCK]

your rig is real nice,the pics of the origional truck that you posted are actually one of my customers truck.when it was purchased new it actually was puschased to pull his helicopter around on the lowboy.

[YoungGunz]

that truck is great. that tarp is slick and good job on the lights. those chrome pieces will add to the beauty also. "must be country wide" or "truck yeah"

This is a great build. I really like the transformation. The dump trailer is very nice, but that's not to take away anything from the truck. Both pieces are fine examples of modeling. Thanks for sharing the photos and updates!

Wow, polish work looking good. Lots of lights, nice. Looking forward to see them light up. Nice job.

Love the new bumpers! Hurry up and mount them up i wanna see them on the truck!!

Truck looks good Jd it is a very sharp truck and trailer and works flawl essly great job:cool:

Thanks guys! Ive been really busy with school lately so not much time for the truck, but winter break is coming up really fast so hopefully I can tie a bow on this thing ;)


Hey JD. Are ya getting close to that thousand dollar mark since saying your truck was done? :eek::p:D. Lol

Mario

Sorry Mario, I'm pretty sure I have only spent $9 on this since posting that. And the 9 dollars was spent on some resistors for the lights :p:p


your rig is real nice,the pics of the origional truck that you posted are actually one of my customers truck.when it was purchased new it actually was puschased to pull his helicopter around on the lowboy.

I have always wondered what the truck was for, I never thought it would haul around a helicopter :eek::eek: Do you know where I could find some pictures? I have looked endlessly but haven't found anything


Thanks everybody for the comments!!

[NYMETROTRUCK]

pictures not really i do see the truck every day lol.ill ask him if i can snap a few when he is around.shes not as pretty as she was in the pics you have.

[YoungGunz]

pictures not really i do see the truck every day lol.ill ask him if i can snap a few when he is around.shes not as pretty as she was in the pics you have.

That would be really cool, I would really appreciate it!


Finished up the rear bumper today and got a few pictures and a video. The rear bumper has a total of 20 LED's in it.

Here is the video to the video showing the lights.
http://youtu.be/wjeHQp6LoHY

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0525.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0527.jpg

[Espeefan]

Awesome, J.D. I really like that rear bumper, the front bumper, and the new grille. Those are some great parts. Nothing like a bunch-o-lights to add realism to a model!

[petermoblin]

That looks really sharp J.d. Just when I think you can't make this truck any cooler, you make it cooler. Are you running two 3mm lights in each lense? Keep up the great work!

[YoungGunz]

Wired up the lights in the front bumper and mounted it tonight.... Also removed the plastic strips from the fuel tanks a couple days ago since they were bugging me. Pretty much complete now, will eventually make under cab and under sleeper lights but that will have to wait until i have the equipment to do so.

Hope all of you have enjoyed the build! Here are some pictures and a video. Once spring gets here I'll be sure to get pictures and video of the truck and trailer outside or maybe we should have a meet. :)

VIDEO:
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/th_SAM_0632_zps9cef2412.jpg (http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0632_zps9cef2412.mp4)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0624_zps5140aae1.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0625_zpsda969487.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0627_zpsf7d682e5.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/SAM_0630_zps66679b06.jpg

Thanks for looking!

[Espeefan]

Looks really nice, J.D. I was wondering why the 20 LEDs in the rear bumper, even though you have just 10 lights back there. Did you just want more light, or is it for the brake and signal effects? Man, I'm diggin' that Servonaut system! Did you go with an SMX and M20+ ESC?

Great video too! If I had a truck like that, I'd be pretty proud. Just goes to show how a truck can evolve into a show stopper.

[dabears]

Looks even better on here JD!!! Awesome work! Im ready for another meet. And i know of a yard of dirt that will need to be moved into a garden this spring........ Hmmmmmm :) Just sayin....

Love the rear bar and how you wired it up looks sweet!!! Great job in it!

[YoungGunz]

Looks really nice, J.D. I was wondering why the 20 LEDs in the rear bumper, even though you have just 10 lights back there. Did you just want more light, or is it for the brake and signal effects? Man, I'm diggin' that Servonaut system! Did you go with an SMX and M20+ ESC?

Great video too! If I had a truck like that, I'd be pretty proud. Just goes to show how a truck can evolve into a show stopper.

Thanks Nathan,

I did the 20 LED's so I could have the turn signals and hazard lights in the same bezel. I'm not a huge fan of having separate turn signals on the rear bumper. Yep, you got it, i have the SMX and M20+. I only run the M20+ for the lights though, because my motor is a brushless and the ESC isnt compatible with brushless.....

Looks even better on here JD!!! Awesome work! Im ready for another meet. And i know of a yard of dirt that will need to be moved into a garden this spring........ Hmmmmmm :) Just sayin....

Love the rear bar and how you wired it up looks sweet!!! Great job in it!

Thanks man,
I'm ready for another meet too, playing in the real dirt is way more fun than the rubber.

[Espeefan]

Thanks Nathan,

I did the 20 LED's so I could have the turn signals and hazard lights in the same bezel. I'm not a huge fan of having separate turn signals on the rear bumper. Yep, you got it, i have the SMX and M20+. I only run the M20+ for the lights though, because my motor is a brushless and the ESC isnt compatible with brushless.....


Thanks for answering those questions, J.D. So when your blinkers turn on, the other LEDs stay on constant, and the turn signal LEDs flash, but bright enough to be noticeable, over the regular tail lights? Are they brighter because they get more voltage, or did you use a different value resistor to dim the others down a bit? Just wondering, because I'd really like to pick up an M20+ and SMX for my truck.

[Mama Sue]

Looks really good

[YoungGunz]

Thanks for answering those questions, J.D. So when your blinkers turn on, the other LEDs stay on constant, and the turn signal LEDs flash, but bright enough to be noticeable, over the regular tail lights? Are they brighter because they get more voltage, or did you use a different value resistor to dim the others down a bit? Just wondering, because I'd really like to pick up an M20+ and SMX for my truck.

You are correct, all 20 of the LED's have the same value resistors and receive the same voltage. I was unsure on the contrast of the blinker and running lights when I first started, but it shows up pretty well in the dark and is pretty noticeable. I feel like there is alot of disliking for the servonaut units for some reason, but I have been very pleased with the SMX and M20+. Alot of people like the simplicity of Tamiya's MFU since it has lights and sound all in one and because of the price, although I feel like it is limited on expandability. I think the hardest part of the M20+ is figuring out the resistors needed using ohms law, and with a small bit knowledge of electricity this is not hard at all. In my personal opinion, you cant go wrong with servonaut, there are plenty of features, many of which are adjustable and more than enough room to expand with lights for the truck and trailer. I think the extra money spent is well worth it.

Looks really good

Thanks!!

[dabears]

You are correct, all 20 of the LED's have the same value resistors and receive the same voltage. I was unsure on the contrast of the blinker and running lights when I first started, but it shows up pretty well in the dark and is pretty noticeable. I feel like there is alot of disliking for the servonaut units for some reason, but I have been very pleased with the SMX and M20+. Alot of people like the simplicity of Tamiya's MFU since it has lights and sound all in one and because of the price, although I feel like it is limited on expandability. I think the hardest part of the M20+ is figuring out the resistors needed using ohms law, and with a small bit knowledge of electricity this is not hard at all. In my personal opinion, you cant go wrong with servonaut, there are plenty of features, many of which are adjustable and more than enough room to expand with lights for the truck and trailer. I think the extra money spent is well worth it.



I plan on trying one some day to see the difference. Next meet I want to run yours around to see the differences more..
But I agree the fact that the mfu Comes with a plug and play system is nice, but your right in expandability without buying a battleswitch to run extras...

[Espeefan]

Thanks J.D. The only thing that has me on the fence is the M20+'s kind of unique throttle stick control. It's got a cruise control feature, which I'm not sure I like just yet. It's kind of cool, but kind of unusual too. Guess I'm just going to have to try it! I know Servonaut makes other ESCs that don't have the cruise control feature.

[SonoranWraith]

I agree, I like neutral brake and not the cruise control. Maybe just a matter of what you are used to.

[Supermario]

I plan on trying one some day to see the difference. Next meet I want to run yours around to see the differences more..
But I agree the fact that the mfu Comes with a plug and play system is nice, but your right in expandability without buying a battleswitch to run extras...

There is a way to have expand ability with the MFU if you purchase a SS Tronix kit. They offer an aux board which plugs into the main. It has 2 relays which can handle up to 60 led each.

The SS kit cost me 230 Canadian and the aux board was 35 . So, for less than 300 bucks if your a MFU owner and don't want to switch systems for more light options, SS tronix will get you that.

I'm finally getting close to that stage of MFU install on Sue's truck. Ill post some pics of the SS kit this weekend.

Mario

[Supermario]

Sorry , I rechecked what it cost me. 210 for the kit which will set up a truck and one trailer. They also offer Servo boards which can run motors, servos etc.

[Diesel Demond]

nice man those upgrades are sweet!

[woodhog]

I agree with everyone else the extras added to an already extremely nice setup:cool:

[buzzy16]

You have done an absolutely great job with this truck, it looks emaculate.

[YoungGunz]

Well, it looks like I have to bring this thread back up....

Well as some of you know, my basement was flooded with about 3 feet of water two days before the Kansas show. I think we got about 20 inches of rain in 24 hours and the water had no where to go, except in. Just about everyone had some sort of flooding..... Along with all my tools floating across the basement, so were my models..... :( At that point I didn't care if I got shocked, I went wading into the mess and got all the high dollar stuff out of the water and put it in rice and kitty litter. Thankfully my 3D printer and my book of plans didn't get wet. Unfortunately, just about everything else got wet.... I'm still kicking my self for not bringing everything upstairs since I was leaving for the show the next day..... Someone must have been looking out for me, I only really lost my camera, everything else has worked so far :rolleyes::rolleyes: Here are some pictures of the havoc...

From where the water is on the steps there was another two steps below that.
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/2013-04-18073529_zps24ba9458.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/2013-04-18073529_zps24ba9458.jpg.html)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/2013-04-18073429_zps281ee81a.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/2013-04-18073429_zps281ee81a.jpg.html)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/2013-04-18073412_zpsa030d24d.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/2013-04-18073412_zpsa030d24d.jpg.html)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/2013-04-18073452_zps90cd3ed8.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/2013-04-18073452_zps90cd3ed8.jpg.html)


I've spent the past few weeks trying to clean up the mess and Ive also been building a new work bench. I think I tripled the work area so I will definitely benefit from that. I was able to get back to building this weekend now that I have things back under control... I thought I would do a few things to the truck and dump trailer since I had it torn apart, so I have some things on order and have a couple things planned.

Here is the new work bench. The original work bench was only 7 ft long :eek:

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0022_zps5c581676.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0022_zps5c581676.jpg.html)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0023_zpse63d5919.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0023_zpse63d5919.jpg.html)


Here is the truck, in pieces... I opened up all the mechanical parts and cleaned and re-greased them. Now I'm just waiting on parts to arrive to begin rebuilding.

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0020_zps2696bd1e.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0020_zps2696bd1e.jpg.html)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0019_zpsfa4f2431.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0019_zpsfa4f2431.jpg.html)


Then the last update is on the trailer. I always thought the original "air ride" was a little sketchy so I replaced it. I also cleaned and painted the ScaleArt cylinder.

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0013_zpscbceac0a.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0013_zpscbceac0a.jpg.html)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0014_zps325c51dc.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0014_zps325c51dc.jpg.html)

Here is the original trailer suspension. I didn't really trust them with 30+ pounds of dirt on them....

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0016_zps7427a583.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0016_zps7427a583.jpg.html)

And lastly the cylinder :)



Thanks guys for looking! Hopefully I can finish this truck for good, third times the charm, right? ;)

[dabears]

Where's the cylinder? ;)
Glad to see you made yourself more room to build and stuff!!! Looks great!
Cant wait to see the changes you make on the truck

[YoungGunz]

Lol Whoops! Here it is...

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0017_zps2eed7c92.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0017_zps2eed7c92.jpg.html)

[justin]

Hello can I ask how long the dump trailer is ?

Justin

[YoungGunz]

Hello can I ask how long the dump trailer is ?

Justin

The dump bed is just a little shy of 24 inches :)

[Lmackattack]

Sorry to hear about the water damage...that sucks...i Love that trailer. I'm thinking of building a 24' 1/4 frame ...that's the norm used here in Chicago...


Keep,the pics coming!

[YoungGunz]

Not much of an update, but a few picture to share. :D I got it to a roller two weeks ago and Ive been designing and testing new parts for it, so it has taken me a while. Went with all rc4wd scale bolts since I had everything apart too.

Here is the roller. Steve will have quite a list on this truck when its finished ;) tapered frame rails, cross memebers, wheels. I have a pair of tanks and air handlers but no pictures yet. Everything from Steve is gorgeous, second to none.

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0030_zpscf8ea683.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0030_zpscf8ea683.jpg.html)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0031_zpsc70cf089.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0031_zpsc70cf089.jpg.html)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0032_zps752bae7f.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0032_zps752bae7f.jpg.html)

Printed out a mount for the fifth wheel:
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0039_zpsf673b8b3.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0039_zpsf673b8b3.jpg.html)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0040_zps24cbd27e.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0040_zps24cbd27e.jpg.html)


I've been wanting some side marker lights for awhile now. I just didn't like how dark the side of the truck was.... so I started on these :) Now I just need another 28 bezels!!! :p;) Soon hopefully :) These still need to be sanded down because they are right out of the printer

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0041_zpsafd3da82.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0041_zpsafd3da82.jpg.html)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0042_zps4df70a0b.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0042_zps4df70a0b.jpg.html)

Also needed to do something about how the tanks strapped to the truck because the stock way wasn't cutting it.... Gave a shot at Peterbilt style hangers and while they aren't perfect they should do the job well. Now I just have to wait on the other 3 that are printing

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0043_zps69dfac1e.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0043_zps69dfac1e.jpg.html)

Then I sucked it up and bought a pair of these..... I still cant believe I payed $112 for two drive shafts....

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/VVV-S0017-1_zps2f58f71a.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/VVV-S0017-1_zps2f58f71a.jpg.html)

Let me know what you guys think. I invite all criticism!

[russisloud]

BAD A$$ :cop:

[dabears]

WOW!!! Your putting that printer to use! I this I have to agree with Russ on this one its BAD A$$!!

[404]

Totally Bad A$$! Lol

Love the real rig, and the little one more

[plow jockey]

That is sweet!! great job!

[Supermario]

JD , you know how much I love that truck and now to see what you've done is just amazing and perfect! What a beautiful rig dude!

So??..... How much have ya spent since announcing the truck as done now? Lol. jk :D

Great work with the printer. The possibilities are endless! What a great time to be in the hobby and see new tools like this:cool:

Mario

[Kaf343]

Great job JD, can't wait to see it completed. Nice print work as well.

[woodhog]

I love all the progress. Also luv how you just print this and print that. I know IRS not that easy,glad all your schooling is paying off. Truck looks awesome

[Espeefan]

Looking good JD! Another remake? Well worth it, I'd say!

[Snochaser]

Great work J.D. Looks good.

[heavy_duty]

Just bad to the bone.JD you keep raising the bar.great job.

Ed

[YoungGunz]

Thanks everybody for the comments!! :eek::D

BAD A$$ :cop:

WOW!!! Your putting that printer to use! I this I have to agree with Russ on this one its BAD A$$!!

Totally Bad A$$! Lol

Love the real rig, and the little one more

That is sweet!! great job!

Great job JD, can't wait to see it completed. Nice print work as well.

Great work J.D. Looks good.

Just bad to the bone.JD you keep raising the bar.great job.

Ed


JD , you know how much I love that truck and now to see what you've done is just amazing and perfect! What a beautiful rig dude!

So??..... How much have ya spent since announcing the truck as done now? Lol. jk :D

Great work with the printer. The possibilities are endless! What a great time to be in the hobby and see new tools like this:cool:

Mario

Thanks Mario! Well, I thought she was done, but mother nature had other plans for the truck. Since I had to take it all apart anyway I figured what the ****, might as well add a few more goodies :D

I love all the progress. Also luv how you just print this and print that. I know IRS not that easy,glad all your schooling is paying off. Truck looks awesome

Thanks Chris! I'm starting to think that my major goes hand in hand with this hobby :)

Looking good JD! Another remake? Well worth it, I'd say!

This remake wasn't planned, I swear! Thanks Nathan :cool:


Just a small update today. Spent the weekend making some mirrors. I couldn't stand the stock KH mirror mounts, so I got to looking at Peterbilt ones. I looked up the ScaleArt mirrors and couldn't bring myself to buy them and then wait almost a month to get them. My mirrors aren't anything special, but I spent $6 on supplies, so the price was right :p I think I'm going to make some new mirrors as well. I think if I polish some aluminum I can get close enough to a mirror finish. I'm going to give the smaller round mirror a shot too. I was wondering if I should try and get them chromed or just paint them to match the truck? We need some simple chroming options. I need to look at some real trucks to see if mine are too wide or not. Let me know what you guys think

This is what I based mine off of:

http://www.rigsofrods.com/images/imported/2013/03/mirrors-1.jpg

Took a few pictures of the building process....
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0064_zps903f7b85.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0064_zps903f7b85.jpg.html)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0067_zps93c4dfbf.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0067_zps93c4dfbf.jpg.html)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0071_zps8be85cd4.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0071_zps8be85cd4.jpg.html)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0074_zps02c0559a.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0074_zps02c0559a.jpg.html)




http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0092_zps49bad5e8.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0092_zps49bad5e8.jpg.html)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0094_zps4b9c35f6.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0094_zps4b9c35f6.jpg.html)

[woodhog]

Nicely done,maybe dress them up and have them chromed.Chrome masters is in Nashville and they would do them.

[Espeefan]

Beautiful! The mirror brackets look as good as anything I have ever seen! You might be surprised how good they will look just painted silver, or black (color matched to the visor), but chrome would be the best, I think! You just need to take your time and file or sand the joints smooth before sending them out.

[YoungGunz]

Nicely done,maybe dress them up and have them chromed.Chrome masters is in Nashville and they would do them.

Beautiful! The mirror brackets look as good as anything I have ever seen! You might be surprised how good they will look just painted silver, or black (color matched to the visor), but chrome would be the best, I think! You just need to take your time and file or sand the joints smooth before sending them out.

Thanks guys! I think I'm going to paint them black for now and probably go back later and get them chromed, that will be the plan at least!


Got around to designing the mirrors yesterday :) not much to show, still need to sand them down and polish some aluminum for the mirror effect

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0102_zpsc2417f2d.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0102_zpsc2417f2d.jpg.html)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0104_zpsc9bd1315.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0104_zpsc9bd1315.jpg.html)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0105_zpsc488d7f3.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0105_zpsc488d7f3.jpg.html)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa379/JD_Ewen/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0106_zps686dc438.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/JD_Ewen/media/My%20King%20hauler/DSCN0106_zps686dc438.jpg.html)

[1985 kenworth]

Great work so far my friend.Paying attention to details really makes the truck look that much better...those mirror brackets look like real brackets keep up the work :D

[Supermario]

Nice work on the brackets JD. The pics are great, after seeing how you did it I think I might have to give it a try myself.:cool:
You are having way too much fun with that printer! Lol

Have you thought about adding marker lights in your new mirrors? I wanted to do that on Sue's truck but there's just not enough room in the stock Tamiya mirrors and I don't have any of those nano LEDs .

Keep us posted :cool:

Mario

[SonoranWraith]

Have you thought about adding marker lights in your new mirrors? I wanted to do that on Sue's truck but there's just not enough room in the stock Tamiya mirrors and I don't have any of those nano LEDs. If you don't need it to output a lot of light, check out fiber optic; looks lit just not a lot of light.

[Claus]

Just wondering if this truck ever got 100% back on her feet?

[Giuseppe]

I am ,a very stupid man, sorry, but instead to use, toxik product ,do not you use ,the pattex, colla 100%?.Make a test.regards to italy;And yet sorry.