Project Shot Gun my new dump truck

[heavy_duty]

Hello all.I have been wanting to build a new dump truck for a while now. I still have my blue one with the pup trailer but its time for a new addition. I also got the bug really bad after seeing Brian in pa dump trucks and talking to Rod(stepside) about his aeromax dump he is building. The final straw was when Ih Steve delivered my new coal bucket,and Since then its been game on. First thing was a set of IH Steve's frame rails cut to 29.5''.
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I started building this truck from the rear to the front because the suspension would be a Chalmers suspension that I milled and it has to fit under the box along with the lift axles.
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This is the first shot of the suspension. There is a spring inside the bag that adjusts for loads
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I have more pictures of the suspension to come. Next were the lift axles,I looked at Henderson suspension and robbed some ideas from there.
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Project Shot Gun will have 3 lift axles with self steering and spring returns.I cnc'ed the axles,hangers,trailing arms and various other suspension parts to get it to function on all types of terrain. Next installment will be the drive line.Thanks for looking.

Ed

[Exclusive RC]

Its about time you made a new addition to your already flawless fleet! Ill be keeping an eye on this one, GREAT start.

[heavy_duty]

I'm back. This time we will tackle the driveline. I bought some Integy axles after seeing them on one of Travis rigs and thought they would be perfect for this rig, plus I wanted this truck to be all wheel drive(selectable).I chose a R2
trans with a dig to control the 4wd vs the 6wd.
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So now, axles are in .Check. Lift axles in. Check. Rear drive shafts in, carrier bearings in. Check.Tranny installed .Check.
Installed servos and made up spring returns for servo down pressure to save my servos when on uneven terrain.
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and the MONEY shot.
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I like the fact that there is plenty of clearance when the axles are raised.Thats it for now.

Ed

[RCP57]

All that shiny aluminum looks very nice! That rear suspension looks trick too!

[heavy_duty]

Thanks Brian, you know I am a FAN of your work. You have helped our hobby grow in leaps and bound in a short time.Keep it going.:D

Ed

[heavy_duty]

Thanks RCP57.You have changed the aluminum game. You make awesome bodies,dump bodies ,and whole lot more I'm sure. Great work and I will looking for more of your awesome builds.

Ed

[TRUCKMAKER]

Wow Ed that is looking really nice! So are you going to take it to Nate's meet next summer and get it dirty?

[heavy_duty]

That's the plan and I am gonna pack it up and travel to Cabin Fever and hang out with Jammer(Ed),IH Steve,Benny,Tony,and everyone else.I plan on this guy running in dirt,sand and rubber.

Thank you also Truckmaker.

Ed

[rccrazy523]

Just when you think it can't get any better Bam !!! It just did like always Ed absolutely beautiful

[tc1cat]

Great looking chassis! Nothing beats making your own parts and seeing them work!!

[Kaf343]

Ed, AMAIZING as usual. Another show stopper well on its way. Going to keep an eye on this build. Love it! Your ingenuity and aluminum work is impeccable.

[ihbuilder]

It's about time we get to see this . Excellent job on the charmers , you nailed it .

[JAMMER]

Very nice work Ed that rear suspension is really trick. Hope you make it to Cabin Fever this year. Ed

[Izzy]

That's some serious lift ' great work.

[jffhrvstr]

Impressive build, the rear drive axle suspension is amazing as are your pusher axles, they are a work of art. Are you going to make your rear suspension or the pushers available for us to purchase??

[heavy_duty]

Thanks Everyone for the comments.I have more pictures to post just trying to keep the build in order.
The suspension pieces will be available soon and I will talk to Travis about a vendor store to sell them.
The truck is in a million pieces because I am painting the chassis rite now.Pictutres later today,

Ed

[rc_farmer]

Ed, that is some serious work you have going on there, great job and attention to detail.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Flawless as always ED! There is no one that builds a truck like you do buddy.

[RCP57]

Thanks RCP57.You have changed the aluminum game. You make awesome bodies,dump bodies ,and whole lot more I'm sure. Great work and I will looking for more of your awesome builds.

Ed

Thanks for the major compliment! I don't think I have changed much though, just added to it slightly.

Anyway, we are all waiting for more pictures so what is taking so long?????

[woodhog]

Very nice Ed:cool:Cant wait to see the the cab and dump body

[heavy_duty]

Hello everyone, a few mock up pictures of the front suspension. This truck has available 6wd with the use of the RS trans with a dig, so I went with the Lesu front springs and mounts.
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I had to machine a set of control arms for the integy front axle for them to clear the front super single wheels.I will snap some pics of those as soon as the paint dries.

That's it for now.

Ed

[heavy_duty]

Thanks guys for the comments.I am among some of the BEST builders,and people around.I feel honored that you guys like the build, that's what keeps me sawing away at this project.Thank you guys so much.

ED

[heavy_duty]

Here are some pictures of the rear suspension on my test chassis.
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The detail in the control arms were milled to simulate the 1:1.I have about 1 inch of suspension travel up and down.
more to come soon.

Ed

[doodlebug]

Great job on the Chalmers suspension. I have it on my 1:1 Mack.

Cheers, Neil.

[JAMMER]

Hi Ed my computer went down and lost a lot of info. Is that a Pete or a KW cab? Did you get another mill yet? Nice work on the suspension. Ed

[dabears]

Man ED!!! Looking killer so far!! You know ill be watching this!!!

[heavy_duty]

Thanks again guys for the comments. Jammer the body is a KW900L body I asked Goose19 to modify in his drawing for me.Shapeways printed the body and then the hard work began.I will post some up close pictures and detail pictures real soon.I did get a new mill,a zx45 that being cnc'ed as we speak.should be done in about 3 weeks.I added the 4th axis like you did on your mill.Talk to you real soon.

Ed

[dabears]

What your not done yet!!!! What is going on man!!!????

[DieselKid]

Love those dump truck builds!!!:D

Keep it coming Ed!

-Alex

[hammer]

Ed,
I Am tossing in the towel. Just when I thought it could not get any better you go a build what appears to be another amazing rig. I hope that truck makes it to Indian this year and is not sold before hand...Great job my friend that suspension is nuts.....

TONY

[Diesel Demond]

**** skippy!!

[Izzy]

Impressive milling and design. Those some tiny nuts you have there........lol

[heavy_duty]

Hey everyone I'm back, and Tony I picked up your towel and its in the washer:cop:.Thanks again for the comments, I need them and according to Izzy ,I need bigger n#ts.LOL. I have a small update for you guys. I painted the chassis and started reassembly. here is where I amhttp://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh16/liftaxle/dumptruck001_zps0254444f.jpg (http://s252.photobucket.com/user/liftaxle/media/dumptruck001_zps0254444f.jpg.html)
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[Diesel Demond]

beautiful paint looks killer!

[heavy_duty]

Thanks Diesel, some of the pictures are blurry. I will take better pictures soon.

Ed

[wolfws6]

Killer set up!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see more pics!!!!!!!!!!

[woodhog]

Truck looks good Ed ,can't wait to see it.;)

[BRICKNICK]

I'm dying to see this bad boy finished.....

[Dairyland Trucker]

Oh Ed the blurry pictures keep the suspense building and all of us on the edge of our seats waiting for the next update looking good so far can't wait to see more.

[TRUCKMAKER]

Looking forward to more pictures Ed, it's looking real good, especially the color! It kinda reminds me of my first build. What kind of cylinder are you using for the bed?

[hammer]

THANKS ED....Make sure you use snuggle fabric softener my skin is very sensitive like me. Please......Insane build as always your suspensions are one of the best looking ones out there.....

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Ed your killing it as always. This will be another master piece.

[cabrover]

Looks amazing Ed! The detail is killer, keep up the fantastic work!!:cool:
Tim

[heavy_duty]

Thank you guys for all the love on the new truck. It is still apart and I am waiting on the chromer,painter,and Ups to deliver more items that are needed. I also changed a few itens since the last pictures. I should wrap this build up or put a dent in it this week with lots of pictures. Stay tuned.

Ed

[Exclusive RC]

Im sure the pictures wont do it justice, cant wait to see it in person.

[Lmackattack]

I like the suspension. It will be interesting to see how well it performs. Nice job so far.

[hammer]

Ed,
What happened to the build the suspense is killing me. I need to know if I should throw in the towel and sell all my trucks and start a new hobby like panning for gold in Alaska.....:cop:

TONY

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Trust me he is getting ready to blow people's minds!

[heavy_duty]

Hey everyone, its me again. No real changes yet as I am waiting on some parts to get back from the chromer .Here is a update. I have 4 polished dump trucks and trailers and that's a lot of work to get them polished, so I painted this box:eek::eek:
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I also added clear 3mm lenses down the side with blue leds.I reworked my tailgate and added a micro servo to open and close the tailgate. That black prop holds my bed up while I do wiring. The pump there is a UMS pump with frame mounted brackets. As soon as my wheels and grill come back I will mount the body and start her up.
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[thebigo]

Nice Ed, are those Tandoms aluminium to.

[heavy_duty]

Yes, they all are aluminum.I run Rc4wd lo pros on the tandems.

Ed

[Izzy]

Wow - there's a lot going on in this chassis.

[chris deacon]

Ohhhh very nice. What color blue is that?

[heavy_duty]

Thanks guys.that blue is house of kolors stratto blue metallic.

Ed

[Tamiya Cowboy]

I just don't even know what to say other then in my opinion these are the 2 best trucks being built yet just awesome work.

[Brian in PA]

Great pics Ed! the ones you sent me on my my phone don't compare to this!

[heavy_duty]

Paul,
You are a custom truck building Master. :D. I find awesome ideas from every truck you build.keep it up.

Brian, thanks buddy.When its done,I will have Rod do some professional pictures of it.

Thanks everyone for looking.

Ed

[hammer]

Ed,
Another show stopper I think it is safe to say when we see you post a build it is game on the quaility of work you put into all your builds is hands down remarkable... I am not sure but I think that truck would look good painted blue..Great job my friend.

TONY

[TRUCKMAKER]

Wow Ed looks fantastic! Looks like an east side coal bucket. What gauge motor wire do you run? That stuff looks huge! Looking forward to more updates and a video :cool::D

[heavy_duty]

Hammer,
Thanks again.We talked on the phone about this,I just build trucks because i love the hobby. I think it is great when we all come together and shoot the crap,and runtrillusiondy or cabin fever,midwest show,Rods place or whatever. its all good.
Truck maker, thanks for the comments.I hope to run with you at Pfb place this spring .The wire guage is the standard guage that comes on a pre wired battery.the camera caused a illusion that is like 14 guage or something.

Ed