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Altered RC
10-23-2013, 09:06 PM
just wanted to post a new project i have going, the GMC Topkick 4500. i used the Pro-line topkick body that fits the Savage XL(13.8 in wheelbase), and have redesigned one of my Axial frames to fit it. really thinking about doing a Police truck version of this, since i can not find any sort of pictures to base my idea off of. it is somewhat hard to see in the pics, since the body is still clear for now. hopefully that will change in the next few days...
sneff
10-23-2013, 09:41 PM
looks sweet!
Stuff
10-23-2013, 10:04 PM
I've seen some sweet builds using that body! seems very popular right now!
1985 kenworth
10-24-2013, 04:00 AM
very nice ..i like this build:bounce:
Altered RC
10-24-2013, 04:30 AM
does anybody have any links by chance??? i have only found one other person who is building one like this. he is who i got the idea from.
Stuff
10-25-2013, 03:07 PM
This guy made one using SCX10 frame and tamiya semi axles/rims/tires.
https://www.facebook.com/ed.rummel?hc_location=stream

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q71/s720x720/1379572_10201223694252552_1667877434_n.jpg

found on group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/AXIALRCROCKCRAWLERS/
Altered RC
10-25-2013, 04:35 PM
yes, you are correct. he is the guy i got the idea from, and i actually had to ask him how he cut down the rear axle soo much. not sure if i can say his name here, But thank you, Ed!!!
Stuff
10-25-2013, 04:54 PM
I think he said he is using an Integy rear axle. Thinking that would be an axial scx10 axle, not a semi as previously thought.

stock tamiya too wide?
Altered RC
10-25-2013, 05:48 PM
he explained it to me, using the stock rear axle. he had to cut it down to fit the dual wheel under the body. he told me how he did it, but i went a slightly different way, since i did not have all of the pieces i needed.
Trucker_Jo
10-25-2013, 09:41 PM
https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1376347_660350780665976_1023923340_n.jpg :D
Altered RC
10-27-2013, 03:41 AM
good looking topkick there, Trucker. wonder where i can find a set of those mirrors....
Exclusive RC
10-27-2013, 06:16 PM
I love this truck body so much, wish I had the money to buy the real thing...
Stuff
10-27-2013, 07:45 PM
I really try to refrain from cutting down axles... just not a fan of it.

Lets see how yours goes!

and the real trucks, the oilfield guys have them here and sadly nothing but troubles with the drivetrain. not sure why but they are phasing them out.
Altered RC
10-27-2013, 08:27 PM
my cut down axle should work like a charm. granted, i am not a fan of cutting them, either. but no one happens to make an axle the size i needed.