so i got this truck.

[cosworth34677]

so i got this truck i've had for a while. its the some of all the spare parts and ideas i've tried or had. so i figure it has earned the right to be my last project for a while. i'm planing to put a simple crane of it and flat bed with removable sides. i'm doing this while i'm waiting on a few more parts for a friends truck.

so this is it looks like so far.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/cosworth34677/20140316_172836_zps0227cfcd.jpg (http://s78.photobucket.com/user/cosworth34677/media/20140316_172836_zps0227cfcd.jpg.html)

[cosworth34677]

i added a bed. this is another old part i made a while ago. but looks good and the right size for what i wanted

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/cosworth34677/IMG_0039_zpsa7b2d9f0.jpg (http://s78.photobucket.com/user/cosworth34677/media/IMG_0039_zpsa7b2d9f0.jpg.html)

[hitachi]

lookin good man:D

[Bundy]

Looks like there is some room for a custom behind the cab tool box. Although your crane idea is much better!!

[cosworth34677]

so the start of the crane. i just don't know how to hook the fitting on. the hose that my hrc valve use is tiny, and the hole in the rams are big.??? any ideas?


http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/cosworth34677/20140319_180754_zps36a308a0.jpg (http://s78.photobucket.com/user/cosworth34677/media/20140319_180754_zps36a308a0.jpg.html)

[cosworth34677]

well after fighting with the truck crane for a week i made it a folding knuckle boom crane.
i'm waiting for the hydraulic cylinders to come it.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/cosworth34677/IMG_00401_zpsde3c65a5.jpg (http://s78.photobucket.com/user/cosworth34677/media/IMG_00401_zpsde3c65a5.jpg.html)

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/cosworth34677/IMG_00411_zpsb9c37400.jpg (http://s78.photobucket.com/user/cosworth34677/media/IMG_00411_zpsb9c37400.jpg.html)

[cosworth34677]

i got the crane mounted to the truck. next is the tank and the side details.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/cosworth34677/20140325_0944441_zps35c61d57.jpg (http://s78.photobucket.com/user/cosworth34677/media/20140325_0944441_zps35c61d57.jpg.html)

[Exclusive RC]

nice! cant wait to see this bad boy working!

[cosworth34677]

well she's almost done its got to get a rear trailer hitch, and trailer, and the hydraulic lines installed. but structure wise its done! "the r/c truck" part is done with the servo esc and battery in.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/cosworth34677/20140330_122530_zps13cda029.jpg (http://s78.photobucket.com/user/cosworth34677/media/20140330_122530_zps13cda029.jpg.html)

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/cosworth34677/20140330_122609_zpsd3480dad.jpg (http://s78.photobucket.com/user/cosworth34677/media/20140330_122609_zpsd3480dad.jpg.html)
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/cosworth34677/20140330_122702_zps673c4ff2.jpg (http://s78.photobucket.com/user/cosworth34677/media/20140330_122702_zps673c4ff2.jpg.html)

[pumptech]

Looks good Cos:D

[cosworth34677]

so took this pic yesterday, done with the ruck as far as building now just got to get the crane working
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/cosworth34677/crane_zpsb5abca51.jpg (http://s78.photobucket.com/user/cosworth34677/media/crane_zpsb5abca51.jpg.html)

[Stuff]

wow looks great! big dream of mine to have a working knuckle boom!

[JAKEBRAKE]

I like that setup, what are you going to load with it?

[Espeefan]

The crane looks really good! The cylinders are very scale, and from the sound of it, they are also functional? Did you get it plumbed up yet?

[cosworth34677]

I like that setup, what are you going to load with it?
im going to be using it as a small crane . just loading the tools for the excavator and loader, like the buckets and forks . and some small loads like logs and stuff like that .
The crane looks really good! The cylinders are very scale, and from the sound of it, they are also functional? Did you get it plumbed up yet?

not yet waitng for parts. got a esc and need two fittings , and some small servo's , take a run though hobbyking later today

[aussietruckerguy]

looking great where do you get the hydraulics from? I'm interesting in building one of there and a container side loader trailer.

[cosworth34677]

looking great where do you get the hydraulics from? I'm interesting in building one of there and a container side loader trailer.

THEIR robart air cylinders, i tested them using my excavator and they seem fine
plus they are cheeper then the hydraulic one's

[cosworth34677]

so i did a few test on the crane see if it would move
http://youtu.be/L27L2fw1DxM
http://youtu.be/kILIv6BeHyo
http://youtu.be/OvBs3hjTGxs
http://youtu.be/2d9Whi8CWPA

[Stuff]

looks great!

[cosworth34677]

so got the crane done. it works pretty good but not that strong. i think its the pump, its out of a old dump trailer i had. so before i call it week i'll get a new pump. but the crane is done. kind of happy with the whole truck seeing its mostly used parts from around the house. youtube vid of me trying to use the crane. but its not as easy as i thought.

sorry about the background noise and comment on the vide good or bad later
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWuQuJvKv8Q&list=UUbjkqg_d_hA2OxV-9svcvtQ

[toniolillo]

Does the crane is hydraulic?

[cosworth34677]

Does the crane is hydraulic?
yes its hydrauilc, the pump is under the bed and the valve are on the side.
they look kind of cool on the side but i may cover them with a box

[hippy]

very cool! i seen the hand of god in the video! lol.

[toniolillo]

I like very much your truck friend

[cosworth34677]

well i been not liking the truck. so i asked a guy to make me a chassie
and it came today! very nice!!!i should of asked him to give it a lift since the truck is going
to be more off road, but wow i like alot!
so from 2x4 to 8x4
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/cosworth34677/20140508_193443_zpsefbfd18c.jpg (http://s78.photobucket.com/user/cosworth34677/media/20140508_193443_zpsefbfd18c.jpg.html)

[Stuff]

lol so that was your chassis eh?

[cosworth34677]

lol so that was your chassis eh?
yep of the last few days yep. got the say clean work.

[cosworth34677]

well got to thinking. should the truck got tipper or stay palfiger truck?

[glorydays24]

Now she looks BEEFY!!!:eek::cool::D;) This will be interesting.:popcorn:

Big John

[cosworth34677]

so i got the truck's crane and electronics in today, just got to get a new bed made.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/cosworth34677/20140510_2121581_zpscb681833.jpg (http://s78.photobucket.com/user/cosworth34677/media/20140510_2121581_zpscb681833.jpg.html)

[1985 kenworth]

wow cool setup there!!!
:)

[cosworth34677]

well got the bed welded and mocked up the truck wit the bed on and with a fender.
just got to make 4 of this style

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/cosworth34677/bigscania_zpsc3deac02.jpg (http://s78.photobucket.com/user/cosworth34677/media/bigscania_zpsc3deac02.jpg.html)

[FlyingBeagle]

The truck looks really good especially for being made of spare parts. What kind of pump and valves are you using, It appears that the pressure is quickly bleeding off when you are switching between the functions causing the cylinders to drop.

[cosworth34677]

The truck looks really good especially for being made of spare parts. What kind of pump and valves are you using, It appears that the pressure is quickly bleeding off when you are switching between the functions causing the cylinders to drop.

i'm the old style magom hrc valves, the pump is new and has tons of power but the valves are acting like the week link. the power is being lost somewhere, and it drops like you said. i think the o-rings are bad.

[Stuff]

looks great with that box! suits it better then a deck imo!

[cosworth34677]

did some work on the tuck. got the bed done and got the crane all working right. know should i paint the frame or leave it?
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/cosworth34677/20140524_074900_zps27e64d52.jpg (http://s78.photobucket.com/user/cosworth34677/media/20140524_074900_zps27e64d52.jpg.html)

[glorydays24]

If was me I would paint the frame.;):p But this is YOUR truck, so do what makes you happy.:):D:cool:;)

Big John

[cosworth34677]

If was me I would paint the frame.;):p But this is YOUR truck, so do what makes you happy.:):D:cool:;)

Big John yep i took it apart and painted the frame, looks tons better. and made this little vid of the crane working
http://youtu.be/BRuAcY5Zz1E

[cosworth34677]

so im done!! three cranes later i got one im happy with and the truck is working good. so after a week of just driving outting ti though all kind of stuff she is ready!!!
so i made this little vid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J0W4sjVhAY&list=UUbjkqg_d_hA2OxV-9svcvtQ