bigfords trucks

[RCP57]

Kmart is the Blue light people, Walmart just has people who dress and look funny.

Oh yeah I forgot. We haven't had a "blue light special in isle nine" for years here in BC. Walmart took over Canada.lol

[bigford]

rw likes the people at walmart not me lol!!

[RCP57]

Sure, drag "Rub a Dub" into this. Next you'll blame Mario for thinking the Target symbol looks like a nipple...:lol::lol:

[Supermario]

Sure, drag "Rub a Dub" into this. Next you'll blame Mario for thinking the Target symbol looks like a nipple...:lol::lol:

Hey, hey, hey.... Keep me out of this! :lol::rolleyes: kinda does look like a nipple now that you mention it.:lol::lol:

[bigford]

new lights waiting on bright white 3mm for the headlights
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/new%20lights1_zpsqp1fjkay.png (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/new%20lights1_zpsqp1fjkay.png.html)
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[Northern Farmer]

Looks awesome :cool: Is that a light bar on top of the sleeper ?

[bigford]

yup from this guy off ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321726749026?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
its not the one I really want but $17.99 is better then $300.00

[bigford]

https://youtu.be/cKEIo3cw7bQ lights

[Northern Farmer]

Very cool! Multiple light effects to boot!

[Cre8rc]

I saw those light bars on ebay and actually have had them on my watch list for some time now. Never really read the description so I didn't realize they had different lighting effects, looks pretty cool!
I may just have to buy them now. LOL

[bigford]

there all trucks NOW have headlights.... wipers are another story LOL!!!

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/grand3_zpsvbdkl7tb.png (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/grand3_zpsvbdkl7tb.png.html)
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http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/grand1_zps39moceoo.png (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/grand1_zps39moceoo.png.html)

i'll be able to see all around Mario's yard with these

[Supermario]

And keep the neighbours from sleeping by the looks of it :eek::D:cool:

[Radar]

Lookin good those lights are awesome

[bigford]

the globe is now at it new wheelbase
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/fleetglobe_zpsqekjtwq4.png (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/fleetglobe_zpsqekjtwq4.png.html)

need a proper set of stacks and tanks maybe a ihb wrap around bumper

[Northern Farmer]

Drivers are going to blinded by those headlights hahaha looking good :cool:

[up9018]

I like the WB on the Globeliner, very cool.

[bigford]

new lowpro bumpers from STEVE!!!!

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/bumpers1_zpsal4rymif.png (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/bumpers1_zpsal4rymif.png.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/bumpers2_zpsrga9bg4q.png (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/bumpers2_zpsrga9bg4q.png.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/bumpers3_zpsyepxunba.png (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/bumpers3_zpsyepxunba.png.html)

not as bright as the grand's lights

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/new%20lights3_zpsthu0pa3l.png (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/new%20lights3_zpsthu0pa3l.png.html)

[Supermario]

New bumpers look great! The size is perfect and gives a custom look without scraping the ground and like always, I love the no bolts clean look of Steves bumpers.:):cool:

[bigford]

there more work truck. i love the look

[Claus]

Those new bumpers Rock! and I love the grille on the Grand Hauler Pete. Just curious, can you do anything about your air cleaners leaning? Not trying to poke the bear.

[bigford]

im going to get the bands machined off. that seems to be the problem

[bigford]

I'm going to have to find some loads soon

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/100_2414_zpsthxlvpri.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/100_2414_zpsthxlvpri.jpg.html)
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five months and still no dirt in the trailers

[mcl fabrication]

The weather is breaking. This is the wettest week I've seen in a while.
I have plenty of dirt for you. If its sunny this weekend I will be outback moving some dirt. Let me know if you wanna meet up.
http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/8C3E60C4-C4CA-40AD-B7B0-F12F14942479_zps2mjoxkkj.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/8C3E60C4-C4CA-40AD-B7B0-F12F14942479_zps2mjoxkkj.jpg.html)

[bigford]

This truck reminds me of this....lol

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_7089_zpsolg8ptlm.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_7089_zpsolg8ptlm.jpg.html)

no longer sad and vulnerable

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/newvisor_zpsnke7jf0d.png (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/newvisor_zpsnke7jf0d.png.html)

[TRUCKMAKER]

Looking bad a$$, got to be my favorite!

[RCP57]

That's much better! Get some dirt in that trailer already would you! It's been hauling around air and your grubby fingerprints long enough!:rolleyes:

[bigford]

you know thats a lowboy right!!

[RCP57]

No Way!Really?lol I was talking about dirt in your grey thing but I guess you could try to haul it with the lowbed too:confused::rolleyes:.

[bigford]

been there done that got the tickets to prove it. lol
clean your tracks people!!!

[bigford]

Well Saturday was a great day to run some trucks with new friends!!
I got the invite to hang with MCL FABRICATION in uniondale about 45 min away from my house.
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/100_2433_zps4y8jrxw5.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/100_2433_zps4y8jrxw5.jpg.html)
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http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/100_2422_zpsvej49yzv.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/100_2422_zpsvej49yzv.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/100_2421_zpslznalsgn.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/100_2421_zpslznalsgn.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/100_2427_zpswyi10nyj.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/100_2427_zpswyi10nyj.jpg.html)


LOOOK reg dirt in the box!!!!!
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/100_2429_zpsn5fihwng.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/100_2429_zpsn5fihwng.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/100_2431_zpst2uuv15k.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/100_2431_zpst2uuv15k.jpg.html)

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/100_2430_zpsmtsjm8z5.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/100_2430_zpsmtsjm8z5.jpg.html)
The little switch in the rail blew up
but not before a video was shot of dirt dumping

https://youtu.be/Htv20Z56HOM

https://youtu.be/loq1_xWdre4

[RCP57]

The pin that is supposed to make contact with the limit switch lever must have missed allowing the drive to travel too far and crush the switch. If you can solder it on I will send you a new limit switch if you want. Weird that it would work fine several times and then go out of adjustment:confused:. Simple fix but shouldn't have happened. We'll get it fixed up!

[Northern Farmer]

Looks like you guys had a good time! :cool:

[bigford]

we had a blast. food and truck and sun couldn't ask for more!!
have a spare limit switch just need to clear the table

[speedy8305]

Heyyy the trailer got dirty lol looks good

[RCP57]

we had a blast. food and truck and sun couldn't ask for more!!
have a spare limit switch just need to clear the table

Good to see it in use. Let me know how the switch replacement goes.

[bigford]

new fleet logo's installed
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/100_2442_zps3m4tmehu.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/100_2442_zps3m4tmehu.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/100_2441_zps0ngjupaa.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/100_2441_zps0ngjupaa.jpg.html)
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http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/100_2436_zps7rp753tj.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/100_2436_zps7rp753tj.jpg.html)

a small nod to our friends up north. on the bottom of the locker box

[RCP57]

Yeah, don't mess with us. We worship maple leaves:confused: and beavers:cool:!

Nice company decals!

[Claus]

Yeah, don't mess with us. We worship maple leaves:confused: and beavers:cool:!

Nice company decals!

LOL!!! That's sooo funny!
http://www.creativeroots.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/image008.png

[Supermario]

Nice Canadian shout out Mark! :cool:
New logos look great! Michelle does nice work and with current exchange rate, you get an awsome deal! :)

Wow, the fleet is really coming together and looks freakin awsome! :jaw:

[up9018]

Nice logos and good to see the vids of the trailers at work.

[Mikem]

Nice fleet colours , is the tractor with the sleeper for the owner , so he can sneak a nap or whatever in?

[bigford]

thats the sin wagon....

[RCP57]

Nice beaver medallion. I should be incorporating that into the RCP's logo.lol

The trucks are looking great Mark. I think you just need a few more.

[bigford]

3 not in the pic.

[RCP57]

3 not in the pic.

Yeah I know but... What you actually need is a smooth sided dump trailer...

[bigford]

i know a guy that could do that..

[Bo Wallen]

It looks like you got Trucking Fever Mark........:lol: Love that FLEET....:cool:

[Northern Farmer]

Great job piecing the fleet together Mark, rigs look sweet lined up next to one another! :cool:

[Lost_ Frequency]

Great looking set of rigs you got there is hope to have a nice fleet soon I hope they look as good as yours

[bigford]

the cabover is just about done...
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/cxtcoe4_zpsjpagoiv0.png (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/cxtcoe4_zpsjpagoiv0.png.html)
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need to get stacks,tanks and a sweet visor

[RCP57]

I like that!

[up9018]

I like that!

Ditto! (I worked hard on that response)

[bigford]

getting legal is tough

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/oversizeload_zps9v54chj3.png (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/oversizeload_zps9v54chj3.png.html)

[Bo Wallen]

getting legal is tough

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/oversizeload_zps9v54chj3.png (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/oversizeload_zps9v54chj3.png.html)

Joining the oversize team ??? :cool:

[bigford]

need that on all lowboy load in NYC

[bigford]

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/untitled_zpsjr63orwd.png (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/untitled_zpsjr63orwd.png.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/lowboy2_zpsgescjczp.png (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/lowboy2_zpsgescjczp.png.html)

[Bo Wallen]

O Lordi Fordi lov'in it............Mine is still longer than yours :lol:

[Supermario]

It definitely looks good......question is, does it dig good? :D;):lol:

[Northern Farmer]

Looking good Mark! I like your trailer hook ups on your rig and head ache rack, really give's it that heavy duty look :cool:

[mcl fabrication]

Yup!! most definitely must correct the turn radius on the layout. And add some more road.!!

[bigford]

both lowboy would be in the ditch at your place LOL!!!

[bigford]

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/cxtcoe6_zpsjal5hxjn.png (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/cxtcoe6_zpsjal5hxjn.png.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/cxtcoe7_zpskhtjjze9.png (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/cxtcoe7_zpskhtjjze9.png.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/cxtcoe5_zps0iqhnlik.png (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/cxtcoe5_zps0iqhnlik.png.html)

[Bo Wallen]

Looking sweet..............is that a future beam-hauler ?:)

[Supermario]

she's beautiful! Nice work Mark, your bringing that too eh? :)

[bigford]

the cabover will be under gun and guard at your place

[RCP57]

the cabover will be under gun and guard at your place

Oh, I forgot Mario had a chubby for a cab over.:lol:

[bigford]

Oh, I forgot Mario had a chubby for a cab over.:lol:

As long as that's the only thing he has chubby for :cop:

[up9018]

Very nice looking cabover

[Cooper]

As long as that's the only thing he has chubby for :cop:

Remember when Mario was questioning the guests? Well now the guests are questioning the host!!! Lol!!!!

Are we allowed to bring fireworks? :bounce::bounce::bounce:


Oh how we can mess with him! Give him some sleepless nights wondering if the invasion is a good idea:). Hahahah!!

Bumper looks good mark!!

[Bo Wallen]

I'm on it Mario I mean i'm on the bridge Project this weekend..........It's Memorial Day weekend here..........and i lost my memory years ago so i work on the bridges.....if i rememb..........:lol: Did someone mention fireworks........can we ?
Please Please :bounce::bounce::bounce:

[Northern Farmer]

Sweet! Love Steve's fuel tanks :cool:

[Supermario]

As long as that's the only thing he has chubby for :cop:

:rolleyes:....actually, it also happens when I see several other machines on this forum. At my age, just happy to see it still happens at all ! :lol::lol:

Remember when Mario was questioning the guests? Well now the guests are questioning the host!!! Lol!!!!

Are we allowed to bring fireworks? :bounce::bounce::bounce:


Oh how we can mess with him! Give him some sleepless nights wondering if the invasion is a good idea:). Hahahah!!

Bumper looks good mark!!

Im already having sleepless nights worrying about making sure I've done all I can ( within reason :) ) to be sure everyone has a great time and wants to come back!:D

Funny you ask about fireworks. Ive always wanted to try using some of those fire crackers ? not sure the proper name for them but, they look like little sticks of dynamite with a fuse and they go bang. I figured might work great to simulate a blast of a bench in the open pit but we cant get them here in Canada anymore.:(
I was going to ask one of you guys to bring some up with you but I would hate to see any of you get in trouble at the border trying to smuggle contra band explosives into the country.:eek::cop:

There is a fire works store just minutes from my place and im sure we can set a few off ( depending on if there's a fire ban on in August ) So I leave it up to you guys if you want to bring your own or just use what's available up here in Canada.

[bigford]

just got the hood numbers from krawler

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/100_2445_zpsfwoumu1h.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/100_2445_zpsfwoumu1h.jpg.html)
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http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/100_2447_zpsiucx82xc.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/100_2447_zpsiucx82xc.jpg.html)
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http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/100_2449_zps7qdou7iv.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/100_2449_zps7qdou7iv.jpg.html)

[TRUCKMAKER]

Nice but I like the dirt on the tires;):D

[bigford]

there work trucks not show trucks ;)

[bigford]

steering servo came in got the cab over outside as quick as I could to take
her for a cruse

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/cxtglobestepdeck_zpscswgxwa2.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/cxtglobestepdeck_zpscswgxwa2.jpg.html)

[Radar]

Looking good love the drop deck looks great behind that cab over nice job

[bigford]

thank you sir!!
some d11 pics in your thread would be cool

[bigford]

truck 15 now have a 4:1 gru installed thanks to big john!
had to order a front drive shaft. its always something

[Claus]

truck 15 now have a 4:1 gru installed thanks to big john!
had to order a front drive shaft. its always something

Is that your first 4:1 reduction? If so, you will probably end up with one in every truck, in my opinion one of the best things you can do to these trucks is slow them down. I also like a gear reduction better than a high turned motor and small pinion, seems like you get better control with the gear reduction unit.

[bigford]

claus
yup its my first 4:1 its from rc4wd with one of there 65t motors.
I think i'll get one of pmd's globe liner gru's to try next. in low
the trucks are slow enough I want grunt power for the lowboys to
pull the d11's

[Bo Wallen]

Very good Sir. that will Haul *** Now when we expand our fleet we ned to give them identification numbers.....like it.

[sneff]

steering servo came in got the cab over outside as quick as I could to take
her for a cruse

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/cxtglobestepdeck_zpscswgxwa2.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/cxtglobestepdeck_zpscswgxwa2.jpg.html)

Is that a Freddybuilt trailer??

[Claus]

I'm interested to see how the RC4WD GRU does for you and how you like it, hate to say it but I have heard they have a tendency to not last long and lock up. Good luck.

[bigford]

that could be a problem with a 100+ pound d11 on the trailer:eek:
sneff yup I bought the fgd trailer off of benny a few months ago

[sneff]

that could be a problem with a 100+ pound d11 on the trailer:eek:
sneff yup I bought the fgd trailer off of benny a few months ago

Awesome!! I remember when he was building that.

[bigford]

Awesome!! I remember when he was building that.

same here. I always wanted something freddie built and this came up.

[bigford]

well today was a BIG let down thanks to FEDEX!!!!
here are a few pics of my heaviest load to date!! makes killdozer seem light

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/100_2470_zpspmyxszlb.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/100_2470_zpspmyxszlb.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/100_2471_zpsbcw16ntn.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/100_2471_zpsbcw16ntn.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/100_2472_zpsueoauyw6.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/100_2472_zpsueoauyw6.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/100_2476_zpsox4doqiu.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/100_2476_zpsox4doqiu.jpg.html)

little torque flex
https://youtu.be/HetUzGWsynY

[Mikem]

Is that the elusive dozer from Utah ? Good catch

[Claus]

Very cool dozer! That's an awesome looking machine. Is that a Barebones? What did FedEx do now?

[Claus]

Also hard to tell from the photos but is the front of the deck on the lowboy dragging the ground? Need more springs on the truck and trailer? Maybe go solid mount, have Steve or Russ or somebody mill up something that looks like springs but are solid but keep the axle articulation?

[bigford]

the axles are on the bump stops and the nose of the trailer was about a credit card
thickness off the ground. I need to do up the springs on the sleeper truck as
that is the one set up for this lowboy.

[Claus]

Mark, just a thought, have are you familiar with Russ's truck Sour Diesel? He used a 775 can motor, planetary gearbox and LiPO pushing 25V for a truck pull. He posted a video of him smoking that motor but maybe less volts and a lighter trigger finger would be a good setup for moving heavy iron like that?

Read about Sour Diesel here;
http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=4351&highlight=sour+diesel

[Bo Wallen]

More axles.........more axles......more axles........:D

[Claus]

http://mbthawaii.com/images/hevyhaul1.jpg

[bigford]

yup barebones D11 well fedup looks like the dropped it off the loading dock
its tweaked all around

[bigford]

they just brought this onto long island the first D11 3 axle with a flip.
up from W.Virginia

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/13413137_1191330750901496_4177420724595670716_n_zp sielplsfj.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/13413137_1191330750901496_4177420724595670716_n_zp sielplsfj.jpg.html)

[bigford]

just brought the blade home on the other lowboy
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/D11%20on%20the%20bed_zps2lffb43d.png (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/D11%20on%20the%20bed_zps2lffb43d.png.html)

[Supermario]

Just like the real thing. Too big to haul in one so break it down. :cool:

[bigford]

the new MAC logos came in today BIG thanks to Michelle @ Krawler Konceptz
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/100_2485_zpszmc1dicr.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/100_2485_zpszmc1dicr.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/100_2486_zpsv8mf6efe.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/100_2486_zpsv8mf6efe.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/100_2487_zpse7xc1khe.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/100_2487_zpse7xc1khe.jpg.html)
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[RCP57]

Sweet!

[Radar]

Lookin good I love that trailer vary sharp

[speedy8305]

Is that the 1:1 or the REG/Mark combination i cant tell looks that good keep up the great work

[Bo Wallen]

Awesome Rigg Mark. How is it to drive ?

[bigford]

smooth to pull and slow to back up. full load dumps hreat
mini 40 ton piles

[Northern Farmer]

Great job! Trailer looks that much more real looking with the stickers on.

[bigford]

mac's not shy about putting there logo all over the trailer that's for sure!!
and the fact reg did such a great job I needed to detail her up..
I added a BIG new dent on the 1:1 yesterday but I think i'll pass on that detail
for the mini mac!!!

[Northern Farmer]

That sucks! Glad it didn't happen to your scaled dumper.

[bigford]

proof I play with my stuff!!! need to figure the pump issue out full charge on the battery

https://youtu.be/1nSKkV7DrSA

https://youtu.be/3tk93nGUvmE

[RCP57]

NICE!

[Bo Wallen]

NICE! No Reg it's not Marks Nice It's Mark Playing with Scooper...............:lol:

[bigford]

the kat was growling after a while.. I need the practice on the dump trailer
so I can load that short box of yours bo!!!

[Bo Wallen]

I'm up for it Mark............I'll come and play.

[bigford]

you will notice I never swing over the cab just like a trained operator should

[Bo Wallen]

Very good Mark i feel safe now........:lol:

[Northern Farmer]

Sweet Mark keep the videos coming!

[mcl fabrication]

Hey mark I found a video of a D11 loading on a trailer without it being taken apart. look at 2:54 min into the vid.
https://youtu.be/TT8hCiNIDDw

[bigford]

You going to build me a tow haul!!!
That is so nice of you

[bigford]

the tractor can pull the lowboy and D11 with no problem now. thanks to reggie

https://youtu.be/hb2Su6Fvsag
https://youtu.be/DQur5UcZZSg

[Northern Farmer]

Looking good! Heavy haul operational :cool:

[Claus]

Gett'n R Done!

[Doggy]

Looking good Mark. It looks really slow, what motor are you running on the video?

[bigford]

Rc4wd 65 turn with there 4:1 locked
in low gear

[Claus]

Have you tried other motors with the gear reduction unit? I think the low gears are the trick but a higher RPM motor like a 35T or 45T would give you a little bit of speed........maybe, might be worth trying.

[bigford]

Haven't tried 2nd or high yet.

[Doggy]

I use tamiya motor that comes in a kit, i guess its 27T? Works great for me. I think there is no need for buying slow motors when using GRU. Big T motors, 65T 85T 45T, they have no power. More powerfull motors have dubble the rpm, and GRU gives you torque to pull anything with it.

PS. Just checked tracking, your GRU landed in NY ;)

[bigford]

My one truck still has a stock motor in it.
That will be the test truck..
haul heavy or
Go home

[bigford]

this is a 97 pound load test

https://youtu.be/3jqNzP6bSTk

here is the heaviest load so far 106 pounds
https://youtu.be/vbI84RtEFjc

doggys 3d printed 4:1 in the globe 97 pound test load
https://youtu.be/rLkZ433gmf4

goggy with a 106 pound test load in low
https://youtu.be/odwRWeD11Y0

[Claus]

I would love to be a fly on the wall when you ask your wife to be the next load because you need somebody heavier, LOL!!!!

[bigford]

I would need a jeep and stinger for that!!!

[TRUCKMAKER]

Good test! Looks like you could use a little taller saddle under the 5th wheels your using. The stock Tamiya's are about as short as they come on the 1:1's. It would get the nose of the trailer up more even with the Rear of the deck. Something I've been considering after seeing your set with the weight.

[Claus]

I do love that lowboy! Wish they were a little easier to get a hold of, like pay with PayPal and a week later you have it, like most things work today instead of bank transfer.

[bigford]

I hear ya Claus..
truckmaker is there a taller saddle out there??? I was thinking about having
the neck cut and rewelded 1/8-1/4'' shorter

[Claus]

Rigid Rc and Lesu offer fifth wheels, I have a Rigid on my truck. I can't say if it's taller than the Tamiya or not but I love mine. You could always cut a piece of styrene (or two), make a spacer between your frame rails and your fifth wheel plate. I would hate to see you cut on that trailer.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/C-Claus/Tamiya%20Truck/HPIM3875_zpsig3dfemw.jpg

[Claus]

More than one way to skin a cat.
http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34821&stc=1&d=1234380382
http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34823&stc=1&d=1234380382

[bigford]

jeeeze that's a large spacer

[TRUCKMAKER]

No nothing I've seen. But a very simple part to make if you have a drill and bench vise. I'd use some K&S brass or aluminum and use the the tamiya saddle as a pattern, just increase the length of the legs the wheel mounts to to the height you need. A couple minutes and a couple bucks. :D

[bigford]

I'LL get reg to make me one

[bigford]

just spoke with russ on face book and he is going to make me a taller plate and saddle

[TRUCKMAKER]

I was going to suggest talking to Reg, but I figured you were on it!

[bigford]

Russ's plate installed
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/Mobile%20Uploads/20160721_204039_zpsathkt478.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160721_204039_zpsathkt478.jpg.html)

[Northern Farmer]

Nice that's more like it :cool: No more rubbing!

[TRUCKMAKER]

Looks much better!

[Claus]

Reading through your thread, your fleet sure has grown and changed a lot in the last year.

[bigford]

spent the weekend with RW going to the pike show. I got to his house at 7:00 pm
after fighting NYC traffic all the way.....
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/20160812_200500_zpsqlg0ecjc.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/20160812_200500_zpsqlg0ecjc.jpg.html)
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http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/20160812_200417_zpsupejzv2o.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/20160812_200417_zpsupejzv2o.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/20160812_234531_zpsrzqkp3vh.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/20160812_234531_zpsrzqkp3vh.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/20160812_203714_zpshz7vajyj.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/20160812_203714_zpshz7vajyj.jpg.html)

loaded the the explorer for the trip
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/20160813_183713_zps8pqqoajv.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/20160813_183713_zps8pqqoajv.jpg.html)

[Claus]

Massive toys.:cool:

[Cooper]

Hey mark, I just realized why the bumper and grill are red, we must have had one of the red tool carts in front of it and that the reflection in the polished parts!!!

[Claus]

Did you end up having these larger bumpers milled down on the trucks that had no ground clearance?
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/008_zps8cfkqmne.jpg

[ihbuilder]

Craig , yes , I can make 1.5" out of my 2" if someone desires . they will not be available with lights or recess for lights do to not being a stock part for me .

[bigford]

craig
those ihb dirt pushers are still on the trucks. I needed 2 more so they were
cut shorter. more work truck less show truck

[Claus]

craig
those ihb dirt pushers are still on the trucks. I needed 2 more so they were
cut shorter. more work truck less show truck


Both bumpers are nice but I love the shorter version!

[Kausekaos]

Really feeling your fleet man. Need a new pic with the Cabover in it.

[Claus]

Does the RC4WD lowboy have a removable neck?

[FabOne]

Does the RC4WD lowboy have a removable neck?

Claus-

YES it does have a removable gooseneck. With a little work you can make it remote detach.

-Terry

[Claus]

Claus-

YES it does have a removable gooseneck. With a little work you can make it remote detach.

-Terry


Thanks Terry!

:bounce:

[bigford]

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/Mobile%20Uploads/20160910_183117_zpsrubesdzd.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160910_183117_zpsrubesdzd.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/Mobile%20Uploads/20160910_183131_zpstxmbazgz.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160910_183131_zpstxmbazgz.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/cxtglobe_zpsppibgqhu.png (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/cxtglobe_zpsppibgqhu.png.html)

swapped out the rc4wd 65 turn for a stock motor with doggy's gru now the truck is running at a walking pace MUCH better

[Kausekaos]

Didn't we agree on FB you cant post pictures anymore. lol I want a lowboy for the daycab I'm building again.

[bigford]

Go with the Rc4wd unless you can find a used pmd one
It's only $$$

[Claus]

I emailed RC4WD this week, I want one of those lowboys too, they said they should be back in stock in a couple weeks. Also wanting the DXR2 dozer to have something to haul! Bigford, you're killing me!

[bigford]

if your going to go hauling go large
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/20160813_153511_zpsvd5bpsju.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/20160813_153511_zpsvd5bpsju.jpg.html)

[bigford]

this is next for the fleet need to order a sleeper and rails
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/Mobile%20Uploads/red%20wrecker_zpsgibpibcz.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/Mobile%20Uploads/red%20wrecker_zpsgibpibcz.jpg.html)

[Claus]

BTW, RC4WD told me the DXR2 is too heavy for that lowboy and you can't use the trailer for that dozer. That dozer weighs 57 pounds, what do you think they would say about your dozer???

[bigford]

That's funny!!! D11 is only 90 pounds empty

[Northern Farmer]

BTW, RC4WD told me the DXR2 is too heavy for that lowboy and you can't use the trailer for that dozer. That dozer weighs 57 pounds, what do you think they would say about your dozer???

Probably just playing it on the safe side telling customers not to load em too much. I wouldn't stand on mine but I think it's strong enough to carry 100 lbs loads with it's aluminum frame. My 4200 must weigh pretty close to what Eagle's dozer weighs with my steel counter weight. I have no where to store the 4200 so it sits on the trailer all the time without any issues just had to change out the tire foams for some harder ones as the one's that come with the trailer are far too soft to handle heavier loads.

[Claus]

On a side note can somebody explain this to me? In the description of the DXR2 Dozer it says;


Dead Weight: 26kg / 57LBs
Total Mass Load: 37kg / 82LBs

Is "Total Mass Load" Shipping Weight with the Crate, Dozer, Radio etc?

[Northern Farmer]

Correct

[Northern Farmer]

BTW looking good Mark :cool:

[Kausekaos]

this is next for the fleet need to order a sleeper and rails
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/Mobile%20Uploads/red%20wrecker_zpsgibpibcz.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/Mobile%20Uploads/red%20wrecker_zpsgibpibcz.jpg.html)

Yeah those are nice. The guy who has the green & black one on here, that one is nice.

[bigford]

Only problem I had is the steer tires pulling off in turns
And that's only on the globe

[bigford]

About as confusing to drive as a excavator is to dig
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/Mobile%20Uploads/20160911_133503_zpsggikdojn.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160911_133503_zpsggikdojn.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/Mobile%20Uploads/20160911_133653_zpsvoa8wkhg.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160911_133653_zpsvoa8wkhg.jpg.html)

https://youtu.be/MWf2NxY5CYU

[bigford]

Small pathfinder
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/Mobile%20Uploads/20160911_141544_zpsiu8smosk.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160911_141544_zpsiu8smosk.jpg.html)

[TRUCKMAKER]

How do you have the steering set up on the radio? Truck on one stick, trailer on another? Can you set that channel up on an exponential curve? It looks like it's got way to much initial steering input. Anyway it looks really cool!

[bigford]

Left stick throttle right stick steering. right knob
Trailer steering.

[TRUCKMAKER]

Have you tried it on the sticks? I can see steering some thing like that with a knob would be difficult no matter what.

[bigford]

I want to try it tied into the tractor steering

[TRUCKMAKER]

I thought of that too but when the tractor turns a corner the trailer can't turn until it gets to the corner and with a long beam the tractor will be around the corner and straight in most cases before the trailer gets there. Even if you could program some sort of delay in the radio for the trailer steering it would change for ever different length load you haul.

[bigford]

I hear ya! As it it your always correcting the rear trailer
I'll try the left stick throttle/steering right stick trailer steering next weekend

[TRUCKMAKER]

Sounds like a plan.:D

[Just_Build_It]

That's a ridiculously long trailer, I love it! I'm pretty sure I saw the video on YouTube yesterday. Looks like a geometric nightmare trying traverse corners.

[bigford]

after god know how long the mini mac with its BIG brother
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/004_zpsnkkiedam.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/004_zpsnkkiedam.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/003_zps2gfcgr2y.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/003_zps2gfcgr2y.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/002_zps6dxr7nyq.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/002_zps6dxr7nyq.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/006_zps0x67sui0.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/006_zps0x67sui0.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/005_zps9nzajndg.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/005_zps9nzajndg.jpg.html)

[Just_Build_It]

It fits perfectly on the step. Very cool , it looks just like its full-sized counterpart!

[frizzen]

Can we get a little more details on the trailer-truck on the rig with the 2x4, or a few more pictures? (Needs an I-beam or a windmill blade)

You might be able to run an adjustable servo delay like they run for sequencing like gear retract doors, and it still wouldn't work well due to speed. But life would probably be easiest to go more realistic and just run a seperate radio and have someone else on the tiller vehicle if you could borrow them.

[Claus]

So Mark, now that you have playing around with motor, transmissions and GRUs, what is your favorite setup?

[bigford]

Stock motor and pmd 4:1 pulled rw's haul truck and d11
The 55t and the Rc4wd works good too.
Stock motor and the spi blew up at brookville. Couldn't
Handle the weight.

[Claus]

Where did you go Bigford?

[Northern Farmer]

That's awesome Mark seeing them side by side, both rigs look sweet! :cool:

[Claus]

Interesting, I just noticed your Carson trailer does not have the slight beaver tail just ahead of the ramp. Did Carson make a change in design or did you cut yours off?

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/P82A7996%202_zps7vkodyov.jpg
http://www.offroadmarkt.de/bilder/trucks/carson/tiefladeauflieger-9070000-1.jpg:confused:

[Northern Farmer]

I believe Mark's drop deck trailer is made by Ric.

http://www.gardentrucking.com/details.tpl?action=search&cart=14723506027059891&eqskudatarq=T1165&eqtitledatarq=Tamiya%20Drop%20Deck%201%3A14.5%2C%2 0Raw%20Aluminum&eqvendordatarq=PMD#.WHI9ass8KhA

[Claus]

I believe Mark's drop deck trailer is made by Ric.

http://www.gardentrucking.com/details.tpl?action=search&cart=14723506027059891&eqskudatarq=T1165&eqtitledatarq=Tamiya%20Drop%20Deck%201%3A14.5%2C%2 0Raw%20Aluminum&eqvendordatarq=PMD#.WHI9ass8KhA

Hey Brandon,

That is the Carson trailer that Ric sells. If you look at this photo along with the one I posted above they both have the beavertail. It doesn't really matter, I was just curious as to if He cut His off or what happened.

http://www.gardentrucking.com/pix/Originals/T1165a.JPG

[Northern Farmer]

Oh my bad your right I just noticed the beaver tail at the end. Probably makes for easier loading without.

[up9018]

He modified that trailer so the tail works like a Landoll 930 model.

[Claus]

Sorry Bigford for screwing up your thread, it is a very good one, if it were me I would have ditched the ramp and kept the beavertail.

http://cozadtrailers.com/assets/cozadtrailers/image/gallery/caterpillar-d9l-bulldozer-animation.gif

With some powder coating, wood deck and aluminum wheels that would be a beautiful little trailer!

[bigford]

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/20170105_164808_zps1e8ocxw5.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/20170105_164808_zps1e8ocxw5.jpg.html)

[Northern Farmer]

Sweet wrecker! Glad to see you back Mark :cool:

[up9018]

Oh boy, going to be a good one!

Chris

[bigford]

Hopefully this will be ready for cabin fever.
https://s18.postimg.org/e3c3m9z3t/20171106_133055.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/szamtvaid/)
Sitting on 32" true scale rails. lesu axles tranny and transfer case. AWD. 3 working lift axles 2 steerable the
Last one is to bring the tipping point to the rear.
Two ihb hydraulic tanks to feed the cylinder
And a rcp post side box...
https://s18.postimg.org/ha6n5yopl/20171020_200338.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/szamtxfo5/)
https://s18.postimg.org/hgg7evcll/20171007_154229.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/gqxf2ic1x/)
All 3 axle work off firgilli actuators

[Northern Farmer]

Looks bloody great Mark :cool: Sweet progress!

[bigford]

Just waiting on the aluminator to start it

[FabOne]

AWESOME build! Keep the update pics coming!!

-Terry

[speedy8305]

Great choice Mark I didn't know Bohm added all those axles I remember when his dad owned the truck many years ago then his son took over and he has done wonders but again great choice cant wait for the finish product

[bigford]

https://s18.postimg.org/5sxblivz9/FB_IMG_1513822037190.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/5sxblivz9/)

https://s18.postimg.org/8zrv56yfp/received_409475392805866.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/8zrv56yfp/)

Waiting on delivery then body work and paint

[jjackso5]

"Bigford", this is looking like an amazing truck to build/operate. All of your trucks and equipment are very well done. I'll be looking forward to the next stage of this project and those to follow.

Thank you,

Jim

[skeeter]

Now all you need to do is talk to Joe and figure out how to run two trucks at the same time from one radio.:)

http://youtu.be/_1-6MEQQDuM

The drop deck express is looking real sweet btw. :cool:

Is there a tutorial video somewhere on here, or a link to it, that shows how to do that? I've a 6 CH Spektrum radio, & am building 2 dump trucks. Neither will (for now, anyways) have trailers. With no trailers, BOTH could be controlled from the same radio, as you did, or is that ONLY the 18CH radio?

[Northern Farmer]

Is there a tutorial video somewhere on here, or a link to it, that shows how to do that? I've a 6 CH Spektrum radio, & am building 2 dump trucks. Neither will (for now, anyways) have trailers. With no trailers, BOTH could be controlled from the same radio, as you did, or is that ONLY the 18CH radio?

Try sending Joe (Lil Giants) on here a PM, I’m sure he could explain it to you. That’s his youtube channel :cool:

[jjackso5]

What happened to the wrecker? Did you convert it to the dump? Are you going to complete the wrecker build? That looked very nice, and it would be a great addition to your fleet.

Also, is that a Wedico sleeper on the wrecker build?

Thank you, happy trucking,

Jim

[skeeter]

Will do, thank-you sir fr the info.

[bigford]

Wrecker will get finished some day. Yup wedico sleeper
Are perfect on tamiya's. No the super dumper was
Built from the ground up.

[bigford]

Skeeter just bind two rx at the same time. Joe probably made the first truck run off the left stick and the second one off the right stick and dump controls off of toggles

[skeeter]

Thank-you fir the info

[bigford]

Hustling to get the super dumper ready for cabin fever
https://youtu.be/feuqFbuaNGQ

[bigford]

Lastest build
https://youtu.be/oo7WtWhDLvU

[RCP57]

Nice!

[Wombii]

Very nice! That was so smooth.
May I ask what the gearing/motor combo is on the yellow one though? That was a very nice slow roll.

[bigford]

Stock motor and a pmd 4:1 gear reduction. But the driveshaft fell out. The rc4wd winch did all the work.