Aeromax Overhaul

[Dieselchopper]

I have decided to rebuild my Aeromax. Making it into a winch tractor. Started with suspension changes to get better travel and traction.http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a628/Dieselchopper/632C2B6C-3C80-421B-9F30-954EF2B83110-18733-00001E6C4E73DFD9_zpsa77f9387.jpg
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[Dieselchopper]

Got time in on winch deck and housing as it was raining today. Here is a mock up as is. Also decided to lower sleeper some for a pop up wide load sign.
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[Dieselchopper]

Lots to do yet. Went with steel as I want some weight to stabilize truck for winch work. Have lazer cut parts on order for a tail roll and several other small parts. Going to add a manual sliding 5th wheel plate.

[Diesel Demond]

looks tough !! can waite to see the sliding 5th wheel and make a extra one if ya know what i mean!!!

[pumptech]

Like the headache rack ,looking good ,look forward to seeing more of this build :popcorn:
Are you using 1/4 keystock ,what I used on my oilfileld king hauler worked good .keep up the good work :D

[Dieselchopper]

Working at a welding shop I brought in a few 20' lengths of square bar. Pricing power I paid pennies a foot for 1/4", 3/8" & 1/2" material. Far cheaper than the ey stock.

[Dieselchopper]

got my laser cut parts for my tail roll assembly. here is what they look like fresh from the package. Will post pics as assembly happens.

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a628/Dieselchopper/IMG-20130617-00115_zps1cb653f9.jpg (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/Dieselchopper/media/IMG-20130617-00115_zps1cb653f9.jpg.html)

[sassgrunt]

That's a beautiful job on your rear axles setup. It looks like you are going to have a lot of articulation, and I would think that the stock dogbones are going to want to fall out. Are you looking at aftermarket replacements for this?
Also, if you want to update it to a Sterling, there are now replacement stickers that fit the kit body:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TAMIYA-1-14-FORD-EUROMAX-BLACK-and-CHROME-sticker-STIRLING-cab-mudflaps-grille-/281103665029?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item4173158785#ht_1250wt_1156
-Mike

[Dieselchopper]

I will be changing out the drive shafts. However I owned a fleet of 5 ford's very similar to this hauling cattle and hogs. I will likely not update to sterling. Thanks for the info though.

[Dieselchopper]

Got the frames drilled, tail roll working, and enough assembly done to order in drive shafts. Here us how she looks. Want to make sure all is functioning correctly before I worry about paint and polish.

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[Trucker_Jo]

Pretty strong looking setup, looks like double frame rails.

[elephants14]

That is epic. I like it. I also like the double frame rails. Make it look really clean, and different. Bet ya don't bend it. :D

Thanks
Cody

[Stuff]

she looking good!

[Dieselchopper]

Got done to the point of some paint before assembles. Here is what's done.......

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[Stuff]

not bad!

[ptebbe]

Nice job on the air suspension upgrade.
Can you give us an idea of what the final product is going to look like?
Paul

[Dieselchopper]

Got drive shafts and enought other parts finally all assembled. Went out to play and in the end blew my steering servo horn. Was running a stock tamiya kit horn on steering servo. Might have had something to do with the 75 lbs rock on the trailer. Got to hand in to Garden Trucking and the 4:1 gear reduction unit amazing pull power increase. Was just about to add another 75 lbs or so rock onto the second trailer of my supper b set when the steering went. Here is a pictur of the rock I got slammed in the duals with the first bolder on deck.
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Also shows the new drive shafts.
Here are some other pics of the winch deck. Still making tool boxes, alum headach rack plates, alum fenders, and working on cab yet.

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Still lots to do but getting closer all of the time. Hope ya all like.

[Espeefan]

That looks nice. Those tires definitely have some knobs on them. I think your cab protector/winch mount and platform turned out really nice. With black paint on them, those parts look great! Did you paint the cab yet?

[Dieselchopper]

If all goes good I will be getting to paint on the cab tomorrow. Was still adding a little filler to some of the custom changes. Mabey gona go into work where I have good toys and make the tool boxes tomorrow too. Polishing the alum will take a while I am still playing around with my tumbler to find good results in using it to do base polish.

[Dieselchopper]

Got some of the aluminum work done. Still have to make the 2 tool boxes and polish it all.
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[Diesel Demond]

that truck is looking great!! like everything you have done so far

[Dieselchopper]

Well got her done. A few small things left. New trailer wire connector, and to decide on tanks or tool boxes under walking deck. Ran out of radio functions so no pov camera for now. Looking into 12 to 16 function radio's but that will be a while. Hope you all like.

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[Stuff]

wow that turned out fine!!

[1985 kenworth]

very mean looking don't mess with me kinda truck...those moose and deer better watch out for your bumper.your light bar on the top.does it rotate or strobe .i have been looking for something like that for a few of my trucks but everyone seems to have the red and blue police ones only..nice truck btw..:D

[Dieselchopper]

very mean looking don't mess with me kinda truck...those moose and deer better watch out for your bumper.your light bar on the top.does it rotate or strobe .i have been looking for something like that for a few of my trucks but everyone seems to have the red and blue police ones only..nice truck btw..:D

Truck is working great, will be posting new update pics soon. Hope to have some Video after this weekends show in Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada. The lights are strobe. I found them on evil bay after a little searching. Most places that have the police lights have a amber choice as well. Thanks for the kind comment.

[Mojave450rider]

Looks great! I like all the custom touches you did instead of buying off the shelf goodies.

[Dieselchopper]

Here are a few video's done by Stuff at Estevan model engineering show this fall. Dean does wonderful work with the camera.

http://youtu.be/P5RiumWqBCs
http://youtu.be/bt9Ra5OmpII

Hope ya all like to see it in action. I am upgrading the winch yet again. Still not quite happy with it.

[pumptech]

Great job on the overhaul Dieselchopper,really like the trailer ,tanks ,and skids you built ,they all look great,enjoyed the vids.
I need to get back to work my skid mounted tank ,have the skid built,got some 6 in pvc ,capped and sealed ,now onto plumbing ,pressurized water with a tank valve mabey:thinking:
keep up the good work:D

[flatdeck]

Dieselchopper.. You must drive a truck like that.. Or you have very good skills with a remote..

Truck is very real and so is the equipment that you were using.. Like what you have done...


Wayne

[Dieselchopper]

I actually have rarely driven trucks like this one, only used a winch line a few dozen times in real life. I have been around trucking and equipment all of my life. Growing up on the farm I had lots of practice with anything that moves. I am now a welding shop manager, which gives me some real nice toys to build toys with.........

[flatdeck]

I was not to far of then...


Wayne

[Mikeo78]

Nice work! Like that rear suspension. Very cool. Nice build.

[Espeefan]

Looking good Diesel Chopper! I like your cab guard, combination winch rack. Those short go between fenders are really nice as well.

[Lil Giants]

Xllnt work throughout this build, well done Shawn. :cool:

I got some ideas & things for you to build for next yr's engineering show to keep us all busy. ;)

[Dieselchopper]

Xllnt work throughout this build, well done Shawn. :cool:

I got some ideas & things for you to build for next yr's engineering show to keep us all busy. ;)

Several people have ideas, i think the one i must listen most to is the wife.......She asked for a truck. I am in the process of a few off the wall builds that will be interesting.

[Dieselchopper]

As well I want to thank all who have praised this rebuild. I know the approval of peers is valued to me as I am sure it is with most all of us on here.

[AzItalian]

nice ideas...good job.

[Izzy]

Kool build - I like the detail of the fenders transitioning in width from the deck to over the wheels - nice look.

[Claus]

Just seen this one for the first time, very unique!

[Exclusive RC]

Came out pretty nice, like what you did with the chopped roof.

[Stuff]

that chopped roof is handier then you will ever imagine. he has it setup pretty nice in the back there :D

[Dieselchopper]

Made the sleeper roof quick remove. Have my battery in the sleeper through the top. As Stuff said very handy!!!