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Movie time??

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Page #1 post #13 click on the word Video in blue and underlined.:cool:

Travis

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Great job again Travis. Too **** with the other's, that don't like it!
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

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Thanks Neil I am really enjoying this build.

Travis

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Today I striped down the frame and painted it. I also started adding the trim pieces and MFU lighting to the cab. This is going to be interesting stuffing the MFU, the speed controller and dual switch for the screw drives, and the light unit for the light bar in this cab. This cab has also had the hood height and grill shortened, Tamiya Cowboy did the hood mod and sold it as a Freightliner Columbia then I cut the sleeper off for the day cab look. With the hood shortened I have no extra room there so it makes things even more difficult. I still have to figure out where to put the batteries, I have an idea just hope it works. Here are some pics of today's progress.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0870.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0868.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0869.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0871.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0872.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0877.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0876.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0878.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

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Travis!

Excellent job! I love the Knight Hauler base for the cab! This is a sweet ride! The black and chrome on the body looks great

Keep it up!:cool:

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looks great!
it seems i'm an outsider too in other groups
sooooo, i'm looking for a group to call home
i posted many pics in other groups and just get ignored
i'd say it sure makes ya feel down
that's why i decided not to waste my time posting anymore
i'm still building but its all for my private collection
anyway, enough about that

love the flatbed carrier
like the idea you chose a knight
i also made a daycab knight
i cut mine down to a stub nose 4 cylinder version tho
looking forward to seeing more progress of yours
i'd like to know more about your screw drive
could you email me with info?
i'd like to make one


glenn

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Glenn you are more than welcome here. I have looked at your builds and you do some great work I really like the BJ and the bear truck. As for the screw drives I posted some good pics on page one with some explanation. I also have a thread on my blue dump truck with some real good pics and info. Here is a link to the dump truck. Click here If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I will see what I can do to help.

Travis

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thanks travis
hmmm, gonna have a rough time getting the materials to make the screw drive here
delrin being the toughest
i just uploaded 2 pics of my bj semi to this group a few mins ago
scratch built the proper reefer unit for the trailer

glenn

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I received a package in the mail today and couldn't resist posting some pics.:D

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0884.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0881.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0882.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0883.jpg

THANKS STEVE

Thanks for looking.
Travis

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Looks good ,Travis , I'm glad that POS mill was good for something :rolleyes: :eek: I was ready to hit it with a 20 # BFH :eek: I actually got some burns on my arms from milling that :eek: .125 doc @ 50 ipm w/1.125" end mill full width :D

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Looks sweet Travis....Just an "AWESOME" job once again Steve...Top notch!!:D:D:eek:

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Travis, ur truck is looking real sharp! Very smooth operation! I like the mechanical stuff.

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dang that bed is sweet.lookin good Travis.........i see you put the ice cream samich down long enuff to get some work done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I started installing the MFU tonight and got it up and running. I still need a bumper to install the fog lights, figure out where to mount the speaker, light bar' and tail lights. I ended up mounting batteries in the fuel tanks and it seams to work real well. Here is the video.

Video

Thanks for looking.
Travis

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should have it next week sometime.

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Love this build..keep up the good work.

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Thanks Larry I got some more done on the truck. Exhaust stack added, all of the MFU components in the cab, and tinted the windows. Now to finish up some tail lights, light bar, and headache rack.:D:excited:

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0888.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0894.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

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Works nice & looks good! Perfect!
FGD

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I don't know why anyone would give this lukewarm feedback, it's great, really innovative and great engineering with the working bed. Nice job on making something different.