S&M Trucking open for bizz nizz !!!

[1985 kenworth]

Wow S&M is in some serious business now, your fleet is really cool and growing.congrats on that, hoping to see your new builds at Clifford this year.And to think you laughed at me and said i would need a 53ft trailer to cart all of my toys...ahaha you might have to get one too.thanks for sharing the pics. And thanks for the l.e.d. info you may have just solved my problem i have for Optimus Prime. :D

[kwalters]

I really like the visor! That is totally awesome.....

[Supermario]

Thanks for all the kind words and compliments everyone.
All this talk of how the fleet is growing made me think of something.:rolleyes:....
time for a new fleet picture! I haven't done this in a long time and kinda freaks me out as I look back. :eek:

August 29th 2012......

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/S%20and%20M%20trucking%20support%20equip/SMtrucking3_zps6cc4e5a0.jpg (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/Kinghauler2012/media/S%20and%20M%20trucking%20support%20equip/SMtrucking3_zps6cc4e5a0.jpg.html)


and now today.... sorry, no outdoor pics. Way too much stuff to haul out just for a photo shoot!:lol:

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/S%20and%20M%20trucking%20support%20equip/image_zps702b3d5a.jpeg (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/Kinghauler2012/media/S%20and%20M%20trucking%20support%20equip/image_zps702b3d5a.jpeg.html)

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Ive said it many times before, Im a RC addict! do you believe me now?:D :lol:;)

Mario

[flatdeck]

What a great collection of RC Mario...


Wayne

[Supermario]

time to shift gears a little......time for a few work pics!:bounce::jaw::lol:


this was by far the toughest rebuild ive done.The machine is half CAT and half Kress. A 621G scraper converted into a pot hauler or ladle carrier.

a complete nightmare of hydraulic and electronic cross breeding, square peg in round hole as you can get!

the nightmare is almost over! road testing with operator and ladle tommorow.

PARTY AT MARIO'S THIS WEEKEND! :lol::D

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/work%20stuff/image_zps18ed9c64.jpeg (http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/catman4088/media/work%20stuff/image_zps18ed9c64.jpeg.html)

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[Mikem]

Mario are you going to build a model of this thing ? Mike

[flatdeck]

Nice work but you did not Armerall the tires LOL...


Wayne

[Supermario]

Mario are you going to build a model of this thing ? Mike

Well Mike.... No Way! :lol:

It was not a fun rebuild. Probably because it was really out of my comfort zone. Fun at first but real happy it's done. A feather in the cap and time to move on!:D

I did, for a split second , think about Rc but in 1/14th scale, not a chance! No room for all the electronics, hydraulics and battery:eek:
Even if the rear frame could hold the battery.... This is not on my A list for future projects.:):lol:

Mario

[Supermario]

Nice work but you did not Armerall the tires LOL...


Wayne

Lol. No amour all required at the steel plant :eek:
Go to google maps, search Sault Ste Marie Ontario . I guarantee you will not have a problem finding where the steel plant is:eek:

Every time I go there I think of Chernobyl without the radiation! :lol:

Mario

[ihbuilder]

yea no crap in finding it :eek:

dang your closer then I thought .

[flatdeck]

Mario I did not have any trouble finding it when I loaded steel there, only twice and I am not going back.... Nasty place...



Wayne

[Tea wrex]

Another great paint pen to try out is made by prisma color. Being a graphic artist I've tried several and nothing comes close to there hues the application of the paints. And the tips of the markers hold up to abuse very well. Just my two cents.

[Supermario]

Due to our new company property and fleet expansion recently.......

S&M Trucking is hiring! :). 2 positions available. I'm busy running the excavator and Susan is on the dump truck so we have two highway trucks with loads to haul and no drivers.:D;)

S&M construction is also hiring! :). 4 positions available.
Wheel Loader operator , dozer operator and 2 loading dock forklift operators.

Sorry, we don't pay but you get to play! :D

If your an RC addict and ever in the Sault Ste Marie Canada area, let me know and I'll put ya on the play roll :):D:lol::lol:

I love this hobby!!!! :D

Mario

[BRICKNICK]

Wish I was closer Mario, I'd be there in a heartbeat with some beer n pizza.

[Goose19]

I'm available Thursdays in the afternoon. Unreliable hours, bad attitude, lots of profanity and low work ethic....pm for details.

:lol:

[Goose19]

Lol. No amour all required at the steel plant :eek:
Go to google maps, search Sault Ste Marie Ontario . I guarantee you will not have a problem finding where the steel plant is:eek:

Every time I go there I think of Chernobyl without the radiation! :lol:

Mario

There is too radiation, nobody inside the fence (shipping dept especially) can get anything done! Lol


Mario I did not have any trouble finding it when I loaded steel there, only twice and I am not going back.... Nasty place...



Wayne

I'll pick you up tomorrow, you can go on a ride along and get all nostalgic.

[Supermario]

Wish I was closer Mario, I'd be there in a heartbeat with some beer n pizza.

Nick, With that type of great thinking and attitude, your hired!
I think we will put you in the black Pete hauling the lowboy.:D

I'm available Thursdays in the afternoon. Unreliable hours, bad attitude, lots of profanity and low work ethic....pm for details.

:lol:

Ummmm, sounds like a typical forklift operator.:rolleyes: your hired! :lol:

Mario

[RCP57]

Is there a position open for head mechanic/parts manager? I always thought it would be fun to spend someone else's money ordering things and get to install the new parts when they arrive...Of course some of your new stock will grow legs and walk out the back door and onto my equipment:rolleyes:. When can I start?lol

[dabears]

Well 2 questions i'd ask. 1 whats the top speed of the truck? 2 how good are the brakes?? If you don't know then we'll find out quickly.
:)

[TRUCKMAKER]

Hey Mario are you hiring owner operators? ;):p

[Cooper]

If you can get about 4-5 dump trucks running I'll bring up the d11. That should keep the operator costs down and we will get that new road in real fast!!! I got my first contract working a walkway at my dad's house,, gave him the bill and got paid!! Only problem was, that he talked me into 1:14 scale pay!!! I walked away with$3.17. Well it filled the fuel tanks (electric :)) and he was family so all was good!!! Just looked up where you are and **** thats north!! Maybe next summer a road trip with the new motorhome :)

[Supermario]

Is there a position open for head mechanic/parts manager? I always thought it would be fun to spend someone else's money ordering things and get to install the new parts when they arrive...Of course some of your new stock will grow legs and walk out the back door and onto my equipment:rolleyes:. When can I start?lol


We have reviewed your resume Mr Clark. A man with your talents and skills would be a definite asset to our growing company! Would you be interested in a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off rotation? Sorry, we cannot cover your travel costs at this time due to the fact we need to install a security system on site:eek::p:lol:


Well 2 questions i'd ask. 1 whats the top speed of the truck? 2 how good are the brakes?? If you don't know then we'll find out quickly.
:)

Well, the dump truck has no brakes but Susan seems to deal with that ok.:D
The rest of the fleet should be good. If there's a problem, not to worry. I have a master mechanic on the play roll now and he can fix or make anything!:p:)


Hey Mario are you hiring owner operators? ;):p

Here at S&M trucking there is a high level of prestige and professionalism expected. After viewing your resume I see the same high standards and our work area has room for more traffic so yes, by all means O/O are welcome!:D

If you can get about 4-5 dump trucks running I'll bring up the d11. That should keep the operator costs down and we will get that new road in real fast!!! I got my first contract working a walkway at my dad's house,, gave him the bill and got paid!! Only problem was, that he talked me into 1:14 scale pay!!! I walked away with$3.17. Well it filled the fuel tanks (electric :)) and he was family so all was good!!! Just looked up where you are and **** thats north!! Maybe next summer a road trip with the new motorhome :)

You know how I love that D11 Ralph. You are always welcome to help dig up my yard anytime! Just be fore warned, if you bring the dozer.... I might not let you leave with it!:D:lol:


Mario

[spudd]

WOW!!!!!!!!! nice fleet

[Cooper]

Due to our new company property and fleet expansion recently.......

S&M Trucking is hiring! :). 2 positions available. I'm busy running the excavator and Susan is on the dump truck so we have two highway trucks with loads to haul and no drivers.:D;)

S&M construction is also hiring! :). 4 positions available.
Wheel Loader operator , dozer operator and 2 loading dock forklift operators.

Sorry, we don't pay but you get to play! :D

If your an RC addict and ever in the Sault Ste Marie Canada area, let me know and I'll put ya on the play roll :):D:lol::lol:

I love this hobby!!!! :D

Mario

(Couldn't help it)

Inexperienced operator, needs no creature comforts in equipment and will work for peanuts.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/4A4DC5CE-26A1-4F5B-B7B6-BED26BE1D48F_zpsjgi42vep.jpg

[Supermario]

:lol::lol::lol:. That's a good one Ralph. Couldn't help but chuckle. :)

[spudd]

must be union

[RCP57]

Be careful posting stuff like that. Pam Anderson and PETA will be making a trip to your house so that she can save that poor little animal from those cramped working conditions....:rolleyes:

[Cooper]

Lol!! A lot of people have seen her squirrel !!!

[TRUCKMAKER]

Yep, no cramped working conditions there!:lol::lol:

[RCP57]

Haha more like a grizzly bear.....lol

[doodlebug]

Gentle Ben?

[RCP57]

Gentle Ben?

Haha, I'm thinking more like a garbage dump bear.:jaw:
Sorry for filthing up your thread Mario and taking it off topic....Actually, no I'm not! I know you're laughing at all of this!

[Cooper]

Yea all these construction company's sit around and talk all day!! Like a bunch of old ladies!! All talk and no work!!

[doodlebug]

Lol!

[Supermario]

Haha, I'm thinking more like a garbage dump bear.:jaw:
Sorry for filthing up your thread Mario and taking it off topic....Actually, no I'm not! I know you're laughing at all of this!

That's trucking, filthy and gets off topic real easy. :lol: and we all love it! :D

[Supermario]

Well I figured it was time to knock the dust off the old trucking company thread. Although my dump truck is a major part of the construction division it's still technically a truck so I figured I'd post some recent pics of it now that I have IHB wheels on it :D:cool: and just a few more upgrades to do such as a 4:1 GRU from Gardentrucking , a stronger steer servo to handle the BB filled front tires, a new front cross member so I can flush mount the front bumper and install the new China made sound unit with turbo ( Servonaut SMX knock off ) and she's done!
Oh yeah, still got to put company logos on the doors as the final touch.:D;)

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/a2077771a3f6b6d81d5cd22c8d393dbf_zps72f53879.jpg

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The story behind the background photos is.... The one on the left is from a Paladium mine North of Thunder Bay I spent a lot of time at. And the other is from a mine in Montana. A 5230 front shovel is a million pound machine and just amazing to be around.:eek::cool:

[Cooper]

Ya know Mario I think that truck is the best looking I've seen!! Reminds me of my car, black and chrome. The two best colors!! I'll vote for it for sure!!! I'm going to get the bb's back around and fill some tires too. Where did ya get the sound? I'm debating some sound cards in the equipment, only reason I haven't so far is they a pricey little buggers. Always have other holes to fill first. But sound for the dozer in in the works maybe.

You keepin up on excavator skills with that ground rubber?? I was thinking about some cat litter,,,,, clean unused, but if I don't cover it I'm sure it will have another employee think its a skat dumpster!!!

[bigford]

we want a vid of the sound unit

[Supermario]

I made this video comparing the servonaut SMT ( which is hard to find now... :(. ) with the Chinese version I got from rcbmin.com

http://youtu.be/sTlauA2zF20


In this video I just wired the truck speaker to the new unit but haven't installed yet. wanted to see what it will sound like through the existing truck speaker set up.

http://youtu.be/3_R0p0F5ZQ4

And thanks for the compliment RW. The black and Chrome theme worked so well on Susan's black Pete , I couldn't help but do this truck the same:D.

[Supermario]

Oh, and the ground rubber is the absolute perfect indoor material! It's just like the stuff I saw at Indy. No dust, not so light it flies all over the place and great to dig in and on a concrete floor, super easy to sweep up and start all over. :D

[Supermario]

I never thought I'd do this. None of my electronics are waterproof , almost -20C outside , no idea how Lipos handle cold but my backyard path that leads to the tarp garage which constantly needs snow cleared ( nothing like the east coast, I feel for them) is a nice smooth, solid path to drive on!
Can you tell Im dying for spring to arrive? ... But from rc truck perspective , the snowbanks are as high as the east coast and spring may never come! :lol:

As Dwayne said to me..... Looks like a rc bobsled run! :lol::lol:

http://youtu.be/uPKfIZfysj0

[Cooper]

That is awesome!! Looks like out west after a heavy snow.

On the lipo thing, they don't like cold, they will be fine but might not preform well. Keep em warm inside before going out they will be fine. Actually best performance is around 100F. Just don't exceed 140F. But the chemistry of a lipo has a bit to do with it also, a fully charged lipo (cold) can damage itself if heated up as the internal chemistry will react with a warming battery and may overcharge itself, bad, that can cause fire. Not to alarm you but don't charge a frozen battery to full charge. Some people freez lipos for storage. I don't recommend that, just a cool dry place.

[Gibbs98]

I never thought I'd do this. None of my electronics are waterproof , almost -20C outside , no idea how Lipos handle cold but my backyard path that leads to the tarp garage which constantly needs snow cleared ( nothing like the east coast, I feel for them) is a nice smooth, solid path to drive on!
Can you tell Im dying for spring to arrive? ... But from rc truck perspective , the snowbanks are as high as the east coast and spring may never come! :lol:

As Dwayne said to me..... Looks like a rc bobsled run! :lol::lol:

http://youtu.be/uPKfIZfysj0

Nice video of truck running on snow.

[jack van]

(Couldn't help it)

Inexperienced operator, needs no creature comforts in equipment and will work for peanuts.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/4A4DC5CE-26A1-4F5B-B7B6-BED26BE1D48F_zpsjgi42vep.jpg

starting wage for him penuts then wallnuts and finaly cachew lol:D

[Supermario]

It's been a long time since I posted any videos of my wife's truck n trailer. I just recently got a couple pails worth of ground rubber and figured it was time to load our Izzy built trailer..." Very carefully " were Susan's exact conditions and words. :cop::lol:

http://youtu.be/CzvqX0MzAUk

http://youtu.be/O5_3UMxahUo

You would almost think SHE was the one who polished the **** thing! Lol

[Supermario]

Finally time to take the dump truck apart and install some upgrades!
Adding a PMD 4:1 gru, high torq steer servo and metal horn, shape ways front cross member and a new sound unit.
This quickly turned into a major tear down and find myself cursing at the way I put it together!:eek: I ran wires through holes in crossmember thinking neat and tucked away but also hard wired so I'm on the verge of gutting and start all over!:(

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/58280e33f236fa117eb929b81778fb62_zpsdfc79f08.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/b803e478b31d8544499a4ddaa3bcf2bc_zpsfecf5337.jpg

Here's the new bumper mount and I'm really liking how it tucks the bumper up to the fenders nicely. :)

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/7749453cc1fa093222a5313e6e823334_zps91cf29d5.jpg

Thanks to Regs dump box design , replacing a steer servo is simple along with setting up shifting, steering, driveline issues, etc :)
http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/7843ef87b9fb8f6bf3e015060d2552e9_zpsc6466331.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/f4f3eec4792c27ec55c21bfe1d8b9900_zpsdf49e308.jpg

The 4:1 ready to go.....:bounce:

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/9c20c2a81c62a3c3046c1615546d2721_zpsedee3380.jpg

Starting to put it back together and I'm feeling more optimistic about getting it right again without a rewire. :D

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[RCP57]

Looking good Mario!

[Cooper]

Got a good birds nest under da hood! Lol!! I can't tell you how many times I've soldered things up only to realize I missed a wire placement or wrong wires!!! Hate that!! Love the truck stand you got from reg!! And the pic with the 4:1 was just what I needed as I think I need to instal one of them, and wasn't sure on clearances, thanks!! Your truck is going to be even better than it already was. Looks like we are going to have a bit more winter than wanted so good downtime build time. :).

[Supermario]

Looking good Mario!

Thanks Reg. It's because of you this truck exists in the first place :cool:;)


the pic with the 4:1 was just what I needed as I think I need to instal one of them, and wasn't sure on clearances, thanks.

There was some trimming and moving to make this fit RW. If your using the stock Tamiya cab floor plate, one of the webs has to be ground down to clear the gru. And the crossmember is now just a floater and slid back from the mounted position. If you zoom in on the right side fuel tank, you can just see where the holes for the mount are. Pretty much perpendicular to the front edge of fuel tank. That's one of the crossers I ran wires through!:eek:. And to remove the thing was just too much more of a tear down so I just slid it back, removed the fuel tank screws, drilled through the web of the crossmember and reinstalled the fuel tank screw to hold it in place.

Here's testing of the GRU using a stock Tamiya pinion gear , LRP truck puller3 motor and the 4:1

http://youtu.be/cOaePHjx6a8


And I got the wiring cleaned up a bit lastnight. Almost ready to throw the body back on. Most of the time I complain RX leads are too short but with all the long leads from the light and sound unit in this day cab it's a challenge to fit them somewhere. Lesson learned . Next time I'll cut to length.
Afterall, this truck did start out as a spare parts build.:rolleyes::p:D

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/0f859020abd401e64087d70a40171565_zps67a1f811.jpg

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[TRUCKMAKER]

Looks like fun Mario, now I know what I get to look forward too when I get around to putting the electronics in my dump!:eek::eek::eek::D:D

[Supermario]

Looks like fun Mario, now I know what I get to look forward too when I get around to putting the electronics in my dump!:eek::eek::eek::D:D

:lol:like the old saying...." Pictures just don't do it justice, it looks better in person.;):lol:

But then again, I was looking at Tamiya Cowboys hot iron build earlier and I'm just amazed at his clean, professional wiring job in the sleeper:jaw:
Even premacon or scale art don't do it that nice! :D

Anyway, all that matters.... The cab covers it nice and comes on and off real easy;):)

[Mikem]

I have admit I do like Regs truck lift and your wiring is neat . I will have to up my skills . Looks good Mario

[thebat]

mario the dump truck looks good buddy keep up the great work and oh yeah black passion and that izzy end dump is gorgeous i love how much you polished it to a mirror ghaha great rigs bro.

[Supermario]

Thanks for the kind words guys. I'm glad you like :cool:

I wanted to share the new look of the front bumper now that it's tucked back more. Looks much better I'd say.

The mount from shape ways. Goose19.

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/5dd8691a99a96facb7569ef011201ab8_zps7ec076ad.jpg


http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/d27ed4676dd6a4303ec829052e876be3_zpsf386c307.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/61cceced8aa058ebe48498be1ce8128a_zps89037829.jpg


I'm really happy with the super slow and smooth speed I can maneuver with and the top speed is nice and safe. :D

http://youtu.be/Hj_nRp54QzI

http://youtu.be/JaXSujWOWfk

[Cooper]

Wow! That's one of my favorite looking trucks!! And not brown nosein' because I got a hat!! Lol!!! ( still clean and guarded!) the speed is perfect, I have my dump geared down and it is really nice to be able to use the whole range of radio when in the dirt. Looks like you may need to build a sweeper head for the loader. Lol!!! The one project I got prior approval for was the sweater truck build (forget off hand who did that). Looking good Mario!!!! Can't wait till spring now!!!!

[TRUCKMAKER]

Nice work Mario, the GRU makes a big difference!

[thebat]

i like how that bumper mount trucks that right up to the fenders will be on my list of parts for my next build keep up the great work.

[Supermario]

It's been awhile but I just started doing some maintenance on the black Pete today. I looked back in this thread and it was March 2013 when the cab was dropped on the truck one last time and done. Has not been off till now. Almost like opening up a time capsule of sorts.:lol: I look at my wiring nightmare, I see what I did then and I think about how I would do it now. Amazing how much we learn and change from the early days in the hobby:D
No issues, just want to inspect the tranny, gru and axles. I was new at this when I built it, all I used was the tamiya grease that came in the kits so it's time to re grease!
Also gives me the chance to add the new front bumper mount to bring the bumper back like the one in my dump truck.

Lots of miles on it, the wife and I walked our neighbourhood countless times , RC shows, backyard fun and all looks good !

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/3ba81d89abf99ce765a55f05a904e95c_zpsgaaxnhue.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/227e135c5d23830c90291bd5b5742e7c_zpsglv8wfwk.jpg

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[TRUCKMAKER]

:eek:Looking at the inside of that tranny makes me think I should crack mine open and clean the out:o

[Northern Farmer]

Thanks for all the kind words and compliments everyone.
All this talk of how the fleet is growing made me think of something.:rolleyes:....
time for a new fleet picture! I haven't done this in a long time and kinda freaks me out as I look back. :eek:

August 29th 2012......

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/S%20and%20M%20trucking%20support%20equip/image_zps702b3d5a.jpeg (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/Kinghauler2012/media/S%20and%20M%20trucking%20support%20equip/image_zps702b3d5a.jpeg.html)

Ive said it many times before, Im a RC addict! do you believe me now?:D :lol:;)

Mario

Awesome fleet Mario I'm blown away your machines all look great! :eek::D How many years have you been building at your fleet ?

[Northern Farmer]

(Couldn't help it)

Inexperienced operator, needs no creature comforts in equipment and will work for peanuts.
http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/4A4DC5CE-26A1-4F5B-B7B6-BED26BE1D48F_zpsjgi42vep.jpg

Is that squirrel alive or he's stuffed ?

[Supermario]

Very real and has made several appearances on coopers thread. Handy little tree rat that he is.:lol::)

[Northern Farmer]

Hahaha no way! I saw him in Cooper's thread but took it for granted he was stuffed. How the h3ll do you handle him ?!? Lol

[Claus]

Mario first off the new wheels on the dump truck are beautiful!, Secondly, how do you like the Truck Puller Motor? And lastly, is that a Cummins in that truck, cause I can't tell?


Seriously nice truck!
http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/df72c7f300abac5a1295d3b33b91b723_zps502d47c2.jpg
http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/c1ca54febace1b965d1c59b434c6ec19_zpsc9dee72e.jpg

[bigford]

ya think the guy works for kat or something!!!!

[Bo Wallen]

Ooh Deere o Deere.......

[Cooper]

Hahaha no way! I saw him in Cooper's thread but took it for granted he was stuffed. How the h3ll do you handle him ?!? Lol

Usually with lead!!! Really calms them down :). :lol::lol::lol:



Marios truck, I've always told him that one is my favorite!!

[Supermario]

Mario first off the new wheels on the dump truck are beautiful!, Secondly, how do you like the Truck Puller Motor? And lastly, is that a Cummins in that truck, cause I can't tell?


Seriously nice truck!
http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/df72c7f300abac5a1295d3b33b91b723_zps502d47c2.jpg
http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/c1ca54febace1b965d1c59b434c6ec19_zpsc9dee72e.jpg

Thanks for the kind words Craig. I appreciate it.:)
First of all, Steves wheels make the truck for sure. Along with Regs box and Rods visor of course! ;)

Second, very happy with the motor. I hesitated at first but remembered reading somewhere , quality motors aren't cheap! :lol: and the fact that it was a recommended match for the PMD 4:1 , I chose to buy and just use the stock pinion. Tons of power, a loaded truck weighs between 23-25lbs and I run around in 2 or 3rd. Running a 2200 ma lipo and a cheap China esc's ( that's going to change soon :) ) I get well over an hour run time.

Thirdly, :lol::lol::lol:

only thing I wish I did different would be a manual locking diff. I have the rear axle fully locked and when loaded needs a country mile to turn.:)

Definitely not a speed demon but it's perfect speed for the backyard. Here's a old vid showing speed ranges

http://youtu.be/Hj_nRp54QzI

http://youtu.be/JaXSujWOWfk

ya think the guy works for kat or something!!!!

It's been over 22yrs now but just so we're clear, if you cut me I don't bleed yellow! :lol:

Ooh Deere o Deere.......

:lol::lol::lol::cop:

Usually with lead!!! Really calms them down :). :lol::lol::lol:



Marios truck, I've always told him that one is my favorite!!

It's the youngest truck of the fleet but has the most miles on it for sure. I guess that makes it my favorite too.:D.
Can't wait to see that CAT hoe of yours loading the black cat truck.....wait a minute, maybe I should run the hoe and you can drive the truck.... Hmmm, that don't work either:confused: I'm between a rock and a hard place aren't I :D:lol::lol:;)

[Bo Wallen]

Hmmmm. If you are the Referee :cop: and you have really nice Penalty Box with Umbrella Drinks :D You give out Yellow and red cards and you can drive anything......no one will notice anything at all.......:lol:

[bigford]

Mario you can run anything I bring kat or pete

[Supermario]

Really switching things up in the shop today. i bought my tanker trailer about 4yrs ago and at the time all I did to it was cat mudflaps and the company logo on the sides. Was planning to install motorized legs, some marker lights , SS Tronix light kit. I have all that stuff but the project never got started and has sat on the shelf since.
For once my procrastination has paid off! :D. I've learned a lot about this hobby and have a lot more tools and materials since 4 yrs ago. Also picked up some sweet looking half round fenders made by Flatdeck a few years ago that I was going to use on the Izzy dump trailer but if there is one thing I didn't like on the tanker is the stock fenders.
So it's time! Finally going to customize and upgrade the tanker trailer and get this old project off the to do list once and for all! :):bounce:

Best part is, nothing to order and wait for. It's all been on a shelf for the last 3 1/2 yrs! :cop:

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/d0c363c4412a4f987088c536e1676db0_zps9ohzwgid.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/79f4be6c4b9f05847e079f2dcab38068_zpsbdatinpc.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/485a0d94a139d844e79d660541dcb10f_zpsrogagaxc.jpg

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http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/d5fd9ab2e1639136fee0e73dbf4a5c09_zpscmeenc7s.jpg

And I realized at the current exchange rate, there's a lot of cash been sitting on the shelf! Still have enough to do 2 trailers and one more truck someday. :rolleyes:

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/c951f65bafb1593bcf97f492a2eed414_zpsd8o6540i.jpg

[Bo Wallen]

Mighty fine Tanker Mario.........The fenders are spot on..........Question : Is that the BEER Transporter ?

[Supermario]

Mighty fine Tanker Mario.........The fenders are spot on..........Question : Is that the BEER Transporter ?

I was thinking a Tequila tanker. :). Haul salt in the dump truck and lemons on the flatbed for those people who need that stuff.:lol:;)

[bigford]

no training wheels needed!!!

[Cooper]

Need a squirt pump and some good ole' moonshine!! Can drink and start the fires in the steel plant!!

[RCP57]

You guys are going to get out of hand!:D

[bigford]

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/canada_zpsubw7frqo.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/canada_zpsubw7frqo.jpg.html)

[Bo Wallen]

I was thinking a Tequila tanker. :). Haul salt in the dump truck and lemons on the flatbed for those people who need that stuff.:lol:;)

Now we talking :lol:

[Bo Wallen]

You guys are going to get out of hand!:D

Did you expect anything else ??? :lol::lol::lol:

[Supermario]

The tequila tanker is done! .....well, at least the lights and motorized legs are. The actual fluid hauling part will have to wait till a future winter build.:rolleyes: who knows, might take another 3yrs before that happens :lol:

I'm real happy with results. I wanted to keep it simple and subtle. No room for light bezels along the top so just went with small holes just large enough for the LED tip. 6/64 drill bit and the lighting is just right. When lights off you can barely even see the holes so, I like.

Using a chunk of Coroplast I came up with a nice material to make a mounting plate for the SS Tronix gear. Slides in and out like a tray and also incorparated a way to secure the battery. Using a 3,000ma nimh battery is overkill but at least this way I should be good for the entire summer and it adds weight on the drives. :rolleyes::D

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/f17e48269e442db7d46267fbd0115b37_zpsvnspynid.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/c5d450d3b8028744849664d81f5455d9_zpsobnb20r6.jpg

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http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/1694906aeedc2a17133fc6c606282163_zpskgqa4tgj.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/bc7585ccb69e1c6e60f37f29dd8aab60_zpsbulvjtgx.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/8a7effa005553bf3c1425ae0c17eee29_zpstg3t4biy.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/fd6cd76e56f40894f9f3adae7476254a_zpsnxmpysyu.jpg

Also added some back up lights and end markers on the stock bumper

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/4f0348d5fc2096c11e5fa047df97a31b_zps5pxz0heq.jpg

It's hard to take pics of this shiny tank but like I say, it's hard to see the holes when not lit up.

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/45bf28fc78fe58454403179eb3747135_zps1sm41cia.jpg

[Claus]

Wow Mario, that looks so nice and the Pete and the trailer are a perfect match!
http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/bc7585ccb69e1c6e60f37f29dd8aab60_zpsbulvjtgx.jpg

Your truck builds always look so nice and clean.

[bigford]

WOW that set up looks great!!!

[Northern Farmer]

That's one cool tanker! :cool: Watch your corners so you don't clip one of your buildings :D

[Supermario]

Thanks guys. Means a lot to me coming from old dogs on the forum like you two:D:p
I forgot to share some of the underside touches I added. I love the black rails in the tanker kit but hate all the silver shiny hardware it's bolted with so grabbed a brush and some flat black just to clean things up a bit.
Of course I'd love to have a nice air bag suspension type set up but i rather work with what I got and sometimes a little lipstick and makeup can go along way.:eek:.....

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/f9dea9d44210e7578af85ef70eb82325_zps7sxspgw5.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/f8006ab503b5c68eab8c507074833ba7_zpsrarsjl1v.jpg

[Supermario]

That's one cool tanker! :cool: Watch your corners so you don't clip one of your buildings :D

Thanks Brandon. Hopefully those buildings will all be in the backyard very soon now. :bounce: snow is just finally all gone today. One bad thing about the trees and shade they provide makes things very slow in the spring:(
Got a whole lot of raking to do once things are dry and then the fun begins! :bounce:

[Northern Farmer]

Thanks Brandon. Hopefully those buildings will all be in the backyard very soon now. :bounce: snow is just finally all gone today. One bad thing about the trees and shade they provide makes things very slow in the spring:(
Got a whole lot of raking to do once things are dry and then the fun begins! :bounce:

Tell me about it...the joys of spring cleaning lol Started cleaning the back yard dead branches and such...also filled up three 50lbs bags of dog poo! :( Swear feels like I own a horse at times. Come summer time sure are happy having trees lol

[RCP57]

Tell me about it...the joys of spring cleaning lol Started cleaning the back yard dead branches and such...also filled up three 50lbs bags of dog poo! :( Swear feels like I own a horse at times. Come summer time sure are happy having trees lol

150 pounds of dog crap? Holy sh!t! You run a puppy mill or what?:eek:

[Northern Farmer]

Hahahaha nope just one 75lbs amstaff and accumulation over the winter...no point trying to pick up frozen turds!

[Mikem]

You need a rc tractor with manure bucket and spreader . Maybe you can sell as garden manure to the next street

[Northern Farmer]

Lmao :lol: The street block will smell great!

[Cooper]

Lol!! I feel your pain, a Great Dane and Irish wolfhound really add up after winter!! Went on vacation one year and one of the guys decided to "help out" by picking up all the winter logs and putting into big trash can, but didn't empty the can, filled up with rain and I had the fun of trying to move a 55gallon trash can filled with winter piles and a nice slurry of what started out as a helpful hand!!!

Truck looks good Mario. If it isn't functional by summer I'm sure we will have some flatbeds to haul a few six packs. ;)

[Supermario]

Lol!! I feel your pain, a Great Dane and Irish wolfhound really add up after winter!! Went on vacation one year and one of the guys decided to "help out" by picking up all the winter logs and putting into big trash can, but didn't empty the can, filled up with rain and I had the fun of trying to move a 55gallon trash can filled with winter piles and a nice slurry of what started out as a helpful hand!!!

Truck looks good Mario. If it isn't functional by summer I'm sure we will have some flatbeds to haul a few six packs. ;)

Yup. Been there, done that. :D

http://youtu.be/PBjxh9fOObs