Freightliner FLC

[plow jockey]

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/3ebcba26-2310-4dd0-91cf-d19d_zps7f410636.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/001.jpg Been wanting an old school freightliner daycab.Heres a pic of the chassis,it has a 55T motor.Heres a pic of the chassis,it has a 55T motor,RC4WD wheels Reworked the front wheels for the super singles.It has topcad tires on the rear. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/freightlinerConv001_zpsddf25f2d.jpg My buddy Rick or PROBUILDER1964 got me hooked up.Awesome body and paint work. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/004.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/005.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/009.jpg The truck isnt done but here is an outdoor pic.

[DieselKid]

Oh man that's bada$$! Always wanted to see one of these done, especially with the period correct striping! Perfect too since I've always thought the stock steps and tanks from the King have a Freightliner Classic look to 'em.

Nice job!

-Alex

[BRICKNICK]

That is one awesome freight shaker...kinda looks a bit like Jack Burton's pork chop express from big trouble in little China. Nice job on an original build.

[Radio Control Trucker]

That's coming along very well. Great job :D:D

- RCT

[plow jockey]

Oh man that's bada$$! Always wanted to see one of these done, especially with the period correct striping! Perfect too since I've always thought the stock steps and tanks from the King have a Freightliner Classic look to 'em.

Nice job!

-Alex
Thanks Alex!! The steps fit the build pretty well.Always loved the paint schemes from the 70s.
That is one awesome freight shaker...kinda looks a bit like Jack Burton's pork chop express from big trouble in little China. Nice job on an original build.
Thanks!!! I'll have to watch that movie again,cant say I remember it.Thanks for the info.
That's coming along very well. Great job :D:D

- RCT Thanks Buddy!!

[dabears]

Man your collection triples every week!!! Thats a great looking daycab!! Love the colors ironicly almost reverse of the other rig your doing. I like it!

[woodhog]

Man that looks good:D Its good to see something different:cool:

[Tamiya Cowboy]

SICK SICK SICK!! DANG!! Ok back to my cave and start building!!

[ihbuilder]

SICK SICK SICK!! DANG!! Ok back to my cave and start building!!

yea get goin :rolleyes:

[glorydays24]

Gotta love the old skool look.:D:D:D That is one sharp freightshaker, can't wait to see her finished.

Big John

[gun]

Holy cow you've got to have one of the best collections of one off trucks !!!! Nice job can't wait to see what's next??

[404]

Looks great, now you need a matching coe:)

[FabOne]

GREAT Look'in Rig!! One of the best daycab conversions I've seen. Like Alex and others said, the 70's paint scheme is perfect!

Build On!
-Terry

[plow jockey]

Man your collection triples every week!!! Thats a great looking daycab!! Love the colors ironicly almost reverse of the other rig your doing. I like it!
Thanks Aaron.Yup blue and white go together so well.
Man that looks good:D Its good to see something different:cool:
Thanks Buddy!!I have always liked the older trucks.
SICK SICK SICK!! DANG!! Ok back to my cave and start building!!
Thanks Paul!!! Enough eye candy get back to work!! lol.
yea get goin :rolleyes:
LMAO!!
Gotta love the old skool look.:D:D:D That is one sharp freightshaker, can't wait to see her finished.

Big John
Thanks Big John!! You and me both!!
Holy cow you've got to have one of the best collections of one off trucks !!!! Nice job can't wait to see what's next??
Thanks!!!! I might have to do a group photo.I need to get them all finished instead of starting on my next addiction.lol.
Looks great, now you need a matching coe:)
Thanks!!! Started on a COE but havent got very far with it.
GREAT Look'in Rig!! One of the best daycab conversions I've seen. Like Alex and others said, the 70's paint scheme is perfect!

Build On!
-Terry

Thanks Terry!!! The 70s paint schemes are timeless,would love to see more of them.

[Bigrigger]

I really like this model, I have a model of one with a similar paint-scheme. It's a LA-Z-BOY furniture hauler! :D You could make a trailer and some chairs for cargo. :D
Great build, like all your others. Your fabrication work in unbelievable!

[hammer]

One word. BEAUTIFUL. Best looking freightliner I have seen.

TONY

[crawler07]

its perfect love the paint !!!

[Brian in PA]

nice job Fred! its always great to see something a little different.

[MACK Daddy]

gotta piggyback on what other guys are saying..Unique rig and purdy to boot !


Alfy

[plow jockey]

I really like this model, I have a model of one with a similar paint-scheme. It's a LA-Z-BOY furniture hauler! :D You could make a trailer and some chairs for cargo. :D
Great build, like all your others. Your fabrication work in unbelievable!
Thanks!!! Gonna have a reefer trailer behind it.
One word. BEAUTIFUL. Best looking freightliner I have seen.

TONY
Thanks Tony!! I really like the color combo.
its perfect love the paint !!!
Thanks!! It looks better in person the pics dont do it justice.
nice job Fred! its always great to see something a little different.
Thanks Brian!! It seems like everybody is.The whole forum is full of great and different builds.
gotta piggyback on what other guys are saying..Unique rig and purdy to boot !


Alfy

Thanks Alfy!!! Yup she is purdy.

[JoseFL10-4]

Men looks good, any idea for a trailer?

[Diesel Demond]

Men looks good, any idea for a trailer?

:confused:
sweet looking truck man awesome freight shaker!!

[plow jockey]

Men looks good, any idea for a trailer?
Thanks!!
:confused:
sweet looking truck man awesome freight shaker!!

Thanks DD !!!!

[plow jockey]

Got me an aluminum bumper with some led lights.Not much to post but still moving forward with the build. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/004-1.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/006-1.jpg

[dabears]

Love that grill! Bumper looks perfect for it

[plow jockey]

Love that grill! Bumper looks perfect for it

Thanks Aaron. I'm trying to keep it as a work truck with not to much bling. I'm gonna hit ya up for some help when it comes time to run the lights.

[AzItalian]

older look's?maybe...but nicer and nicer,great set up.

[Grainfarmer]

Fantastic! Great job...!

regards
Frank

[Diesel Demond]

wow nice grill and yeah that bumper is dead on in my book!!

[plow jockey]

older look's?maybe...but nicer and nicer,great set up.
Thanks AzItalian
Fantastic! Great job...!

regards
Frank
Thanks Frank
wow nice grill and yeah that bumper is dead on in my book!!

Thanks DD!! Yea that bumper fits this truck,no bling here.

[plow jockey]

Small update. Installed Russ's Headache rack and a drop axle.Think I might get a locker box from Steve for storing the battery and giving it the heavy haul look.Removed the battery boxes and replaced them with the tanks. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/009-1.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/008-1.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/007-1.jpg

[Bsorenson79]

[QUOTE=plow jockey;69321]Small update. Installed Russ's Headache rack and a drop axle.Think I might get a locker box from Steve for storing the battery and giving it the heavy haul look.Removed the battery boxes and replaced them with the tanks.

Awsome truck! I was wondering is the drop axle gonna be functional?

[plow jockey]

[QUOTE=plow jockey;69321]Small update. Installed Russ's Headache rack and a drop axle.Think I might get a locker box from Steve for storing the battery and giving it the heavy haul look.Removed the battery boxes and replaced them with the tanks.

Awsome truck! I was wondering is the drop axle gonna be functional?

As of right now its not.I need to modify the axle and see how it goes from there.

[Bsorenson79]

That's cool. I've been stuck on a design of a functional lift axle for a while know.

[plow jockey]

That's cool. I've been stuck on a design of a functional lift axle for a while know.

I'm using a steerable reefer axle so there are no axle shafts to get in the way.I have seen other people use pieces of copper pipe to link halves together while keeping the center open for the drive shaft.If I run the battery in the frame ails it wont be lifting.If I get a locker box for the battery I'll have room for it to lift.Waiting on Russ for his lift axle design,hopefully he comes up with something.

[petermoblin]

Very nice looking truck! love the look of the old school work hores. Are those the rc4wd low pro tires on the tag axle?

[Bsorenson79]

I'm using a steerable reefer axle so there are no axle shafts to get in the way.I have seen other people use pieces of copper pipe to link halves together while keeping the center open for the drive shaft.If I run the battery in the frame ails it wont be lifting.If I get a locker box for the battery I'll have room for it to lift.Waiting on Russ for his lift axle design,hopefully he comes up with something.

Yea I'm looking forward to see what Russ comes out with. I actually have the brass and the axle to modify. But I'm still at a lose as to how to set up and hide the servo that does the lifting.

[plow jockey]

Very nice looking truck! love the look of the old school work hores. Are those the rc4wd low pro tires on the tag axle?
Thanks Buddy!! Yes sir those are the low profile tires from RC4WD.
Yea I'm looking forward to see what Russ comes out with. I actually have the brass and the axle to modify. But I'm still at a lose as to how to set up and hide the servo that does the lifting.

I have seen many different ways.I was going to use linkages and a cantilever arm so I could hide the servo.I thought that would be the best way.But I'm still on my learning curve,so alot of trial and error.

[Bsorenson79]

Thanks Buddy!! Yes sir those are the low profile tires from RC4WD.


I have seen many different ways.I was going to use linkages and a cantilever arm so I could hide the servo.I thought that would be the best way.But I'm still on my learning curve,so alot of trial and error.

I second ya on the learning curve. The main thing I learned is to take you time!

[plow jockey]

I second ya on the learning curve. The main thing I learned is to take you time!

There are alot of threads out there to look at.Look at some of the European forums.They have there stuff together.They think things out and over engineer but in the end it's a class act.Thats where I found my plan for multiple lift and steering axles.I'll see if I still have the link.

[Supermario]

Fred, the shaker is looking awsome!:cool::cool:
I'm just learning too. I managed to stuff a standard size Futaba servo into my truck for the fifth wheel release, no room for error.:eek:
Now I learned to go with a micro servo on Sue's truck. Way easier to work with:)
If you go with a lever system for the drop axle.would a linear servo work well for room and strength?

Thanks for the pics and the updates :cool:

Mario

[TRUCKMAKER]

Can't say enough about your Freightliner, stunning build, very nice.
I to have a lift axle under construction, plan is to put my fifth wheel and lift axle servo in the sleeper and use aircraft control surface cable for actuation. Should be able to hide it pretty well in the rails and if you get the style that runs through plastic tubing it'll look like air lines.

[plow jockey]

Fred, the shaker is looking awsome!:cool::cool:
I'm just learning too. I managed to stuff a standard size Futaba servo into my truck for the fifth wheel release, no room for error.:eek:
Now I learned to go with a micro servo on Sue's truck. Way easier to work with:)
If you go with a lever system for the drop axle.would a linear servo work well for room and strength?

Thanks for the pics and the updates :cool:

Mario
Thanks Mario!!I think a linear would be bigger then a servo.I'll have to look in to that, good idea.And I havent even thought about the 5th wheel yet,I might have to take a look at your build for some Idea on that.I'm learning as I go.
Can't say enough about your Freightliner, stunning build, very nice.
I to have a lift axle under construction, plan is to put my fifth wheel and lift axle servo in the sleeper and use aircraft control surface cable for actuation. Should be able to hide it pretty well in the rails and if you get the style that runs through plastic tubing it'll look like air lines.

Thanks Buddy!! I have thought about the cable as well.My concern was the cable binding up or sticking due to dirt getting clogged in it.I thought with linkages it would be direct for 1 or more axles.Of coarse I would have a shock in between the axle and arm so I would still have suspension and would not lift drive axles of the gound.There are many ways to do it, but I guess We all have to pick one and try it and go from there.

[TRUCKMAKER]

I didn't think about the dirt issue, the only time I had my planes in the dirt was when I'd auger them in. LOL!

[Supermario]

I didn't think about the dirt issue, the only time I had my planes in the dirt was when I'd auger them in. LOL!

Lol. :) you forgot to mention it was probably a " high speed auger" into the dirt:eek: lol
the beauty of RC trucks I guess... The worst that can happen is run into something or go off the road:)...

Mario

[plow jockey]

I didn't think about the dirt issue, the only time I had my planes in the dirt was when I'd auger them in. LOL!

Lol. :) you forgot to mention it was probably a " high speed auger" into the dirt:eek: lol
the beauty of RC trucks I guess... The worst that can happen is run into something or go off the road:)...

Mario

LOL!!! Or collecting to much dust from being a shelf queen.

[Kaf343]

This truck keeps getting better and better, love the whole thing. Awesome job.

[PROBUILDER1964]

Wow....this rig is looking soooooooooooo sweet Fred...I wish I had it back ! lol The white wheels really set it off and give it that construction site look !!

[plow jockey]

This truck keeps getting better and better, love the whole thing. Awesome job.
Thanks Keith!
Wow....this rig is looking soooooooooooo sweet Fred...I wish I had it back ! lol The white wheels really set it off and give it that construction site look !!

Thanks Rick! Naa,I think I'll keep it, just build another one better

[plow jockey]

I finally got a lowboy trailer, some of you have seen it around at some time. Here are some pics of it with a bruder on the back. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/002-1.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/001-1.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/005-1.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/003-1.jpg

[Kaf343]

Very nice job Fred, looks right at home with the lowboy. Looking good.

[plow jockey]

Very nice job Fred, looks right at home with the lowboy. Looking good.

Thanks Keith!!! I got some wheel's from Steve that I need to get mounted.And when my lockerbox gets here I'll be ready for business.

[Dairyland Trucker]

The trailer looks great I think I have seen that one somewhere before, looks great behing the freightliner too!!

[plow jockey]

The trailer looks great I think I have seen that one somewhere before, looks great behing the freightliner too!!

Thanks Bob!! There is a good chance you might of seen it.lol.I think it's a perfect fit behind the Frieghtliner.Thanks again Buddy!!

[Trucker_Jo]

Very cool Freightshaker! I love the style of the rims with that cab. And the lowboy looks great too.

Jarrett:D

[plow jockey]

Very cool Freightshaker! I love the style of the rims with that cab. And the lowboy looks great too.

Jarrett:D

Thanks Jarrett!! I'm shooting for that work horse look.

[glorydays24]

Fred, the truck and trailer really look's SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!;):):cool: You really did this one justice...BTW, i'm drooling over this one. LOL!!!:eek::D

Big John

[plow jockey]

Fred, the truck and trailer really look's SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!;):):cool: You really did this one justice...BTW, i'm drooling over this one. LOL!!!:eek::D

Big John

Thanks John. I'm hoping to get more parts. So I can get this one buttoned up.

[rockNmayhem]

Wow that truck and trailer look great in those shots. Any lights goin on this rig by chance?

Tyler

[plow jockey]

Wow that truck and trailer look great in those shots. Any lights goin on this rig by chance?

Tyler

Thanks Tyler!!Lights yes.Wanting to put in an MFU,just not looking forward to cramming everything in,on a day cab.Been checking out some threads for the best way to do it.

[Supermario]

WOW Fred. That set up is looking absolutely awsome:cool: I remember the days of seeing that very style of truck hauling a lowboy into our yard with a CAT hoe on the back.
Have fun with the MFU :eek:. It is possible , just seen a thread the other day.... Fit above the motor and servos under the hood.

Mario

[plow jockey]

WOW Fred. That set up is looking absolutely awsome:cool: I remember the days of seeing that very style of truck hauling a lowboy into our yard with a CAT hoe on the back.
Have fun with the MFU :eek:. It is possible , just seen a thread the other day.... Fit above the motor and servos under the hood.

Mario

Thanks Mario!!There is a blue FLC with a lowboy and hoe here in town,I need to get a pic of that oneday. Waiting on a locker box.Was plannig putting whatever I could in that to free up some space.Guess I need to just bite the bullet and do it

[plow jockey]

mate thats such a great looking truck!

Thanks Adam!!!

[plow jockey]

really is, love the colours, wonder why?!

i really like the classic look on American trucks like yours, nice and simple and clean

Our trucks have the same colors just reversed. The colors go good together.This truck is my favorite. I want it done, but I want it right.

[plow jockey]

Small update.I changed the drop axle from single to dual wheel.And I got my wheels from Steve.They are worth the wait!!! http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/001-3.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/002-3.jpg Just waiting on a few more parts so I can finish this up.

[Kaf343]

Looking good Fred, looking tough.

[doodlebug]

Nice Freight Shaker!

Cheer's, Neil.

[plow jockey]

Looking good Fred, looking tough.
Thanks Keith!!
Nice Freight Shaker!

Cheer's, Neil.

Thanks Neil!!

[plow jockey]

Made a new chassis for this 4 inches longer.Just didnt think it looked right with a short wheel base. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/004_zps612818db.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/004_zps612818db.jpg.html) http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/011_zpsb8183e71.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/011_zpsb8183e71.jpg.html)

[Tamiya Cowboy]

WOW Fred that looks even better a mean looking stance to her now and that cab is a work of art!!

[plow jockey]

WOW Fred that looks even better a mean looking stance to her now and that cab is a work of art!!

Thanks Paul!!!! It needed a longer wheelbase for that heavy haul look. Was gonna use it to pull my perimeter trailer. Think I'm gonna use Steve's locker box instead of that headache rack.

[Espeefan]

Nice job building this one Fred. Somehow it slipped past me and I never saw this project until today. Glad I did see it, and I was going ask you where the suspension bolster came from for the lift axle? I've never seen one like that before. It looks like it's machined aluminum.

[plow jockey]

Nice job building this one Fred. Somehow it slipped past me and I never saw this project until today. Glad I did see it, and I was going ask you where the suspension bolster came from for the lift axle? I've never seen one like that before. It looks like it's machined aluminum.

Thanks Buddy!! Yes the hanger, arm, air bag n bell are all aluminum. Got the kit from china, came in a plastic bag no part # or label. Guessing its LESU most of there stuff is, with some MIER parts. Here is a pic for ya. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/010_zpsdb6d9723.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/010_zpsdb6d9723.jpg.html)

[flamefighter47]

THAT IS SO SWEET!!!!!

[Espeefan]

Thanks for info on that suspension Fred.

[Roundabout]

you can get the "air"ride here
http://www.rigidrc.com/shop/option-parts/90-air-suspension-simulation-kit-for-tamiya-truck.html

[plow jockey]

THAT IS SO SWEET!!!!!
Thanks !!
Thanks for info on that suspension Fred.
Hope that helps.
you can get the "air"ride here
http://www.rigidrc.com/shop/option-parts/90-air-suspension-simulation-kit-for-tamiya-truck.html

Thanks for the link.

[plow jockey]

After reworking the KW,I decided to take this back to old school.Stock KH rails RC4WD daytons,Steves tanks and steps,some turnouts and aluminum fenders. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/007_zpsb025bb04.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/007_zpsb025bb04.jpg.html) http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii607/snowplowjockey/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/006_zpsbf7d93a9.jpg (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/snowplowjockey/media/Old%20Tyme%20Frieghtliner/006_zpsbf7d93a9.jpg.html)

[Kaf343]

Awesome Fred, I like it brought back to old school. Perfect as always.

[Lmackattack]

Man I must have completely missed this thread....that old freightliner is cool. I like the old school spokes on it....wish trucks of today still had the class that these rigs had....Seams not to long ago we would see these trucks all the time....now you have to keep your eyes out for them

[22fatcat]

:jaw: definitely a cool truck, I like it, love the spokes who makes them?:jaw:

[plow jockey]

Awesome Fred, I like it brought back to old school. Perfect as always.
Thanks Keith! Trying to keep it simple.
Man I must have completely missed this thread....that old freightliner is cool. I like the old school spokes on it....wish trucks of today still had the class that these rigs had....Seams not to long ago we would see these trucks all the time....now you have to keep your eyes out for them
Thanks! To many flleet trucks out there.Old school is with out a doubt cool!
:jaw: definitely a cool truck, I like it, love the spokes who makes them?:jaw:

Thanks! RC4WD makes the dayton spokes.Painted the centers black.