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rsd53
11-13-2013, 02:04 PM
I like to share my King Hauler with everyone. I wish I could claim that I built it, but I can't. I found it on eBay.

It's an older RTR build, but in great condition. It came with all of the electronics including a Tamiya 56501 "Electrical Unit Set", which controls all of the lights, and backup beeper.

To get it running I had to replace the Futaba 75 MHz receiver. Next I replaced the the tired 7.2v NiCd battery with a 3S Lipo. I noticed the Novak ESC was getting pretty, even on short runs, so I replaced it with a Tamiya TEU-105BK. finally I replaced the 12t Diamond motor with a RC4WD 65t.

It's really a pleasure to drive now, and I'm looking forward to getting to run with some of you guys at an upcoming show.

Rob

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Ken Orme
11-13-2013, 03:25 PM
It look good. Hope to see it running.

Ken
rsd53
11-13-2013, 03:48 PM
It look good. Hope to see it running.

Ken

Thanks Ken. Whoever built it had some great detailing skills.
Roadmasters
11-13-2013, 04:17 PM
Great looking truck, I think it would look great with a vizor, but 3s!? That thing must haul!
Mikeo78
11-13-2013, 04:49 PM
Nice clean looking truck! Very cool! :)
rsd53
11-13-2013, 05:09 PM
Great looking truck, I think it would look great with a vizor, but 3s!? That thing must haul!

Actually it does have a visor, but it fell off during shipping, and I haven't put it back on yet.

Changing the motor from a 12t to a 65t really slowed it down to a much more manageable speed.
rsd53
11-13-2013, 05:10 PM
Nice clean looking truck! Very cool! :)

Thanks Mike
Tinbender
11-13-2013, 06:32 PM
Nice looking truck you have there. I didn't use the decals from my KH build.
rsd53
11-13-2013, 06:42 PM
Nice looking truck you have there. I didn't use the decals from my KH build.

Thanks! Since I bought the truck RTR, the decals were already on it.
dmess62
11-13-2013, 07:12 PM
Good looking truck you got there Rob
rsd53
11-13-2013, 07:16 PM
Good looking truck you got there Rob

Thanks Dave. I'd like to see how it pulls a trailer sometime.
Kingcam2
11-13-2013, 08:49 PM
Nice truck, look like mine but my truck is not finish yet as I am wait on my hobby shop to get a order in for me.

I can't wait to get a trailer as well.
bigdogrod
11-13-2013, 09:55 PM
nice looking truck, good to see 'em box art sometimes
rsd53
11-13-2013, 10:55 PM
Nice truck, look like mine but my truck is not finish yet as I am wait on my hobby shop to get a order in for me.

I can't wait to get a trailer as well.

Thanks, I'd sure like to have a trailer too. Maybe Santa Claus will put one in my stocking!