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That thing is looking sharp. Like everyone else the lowboy looks at home behind that truck

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Thanks!!

SO between paint getting messed up and getting the flatbed put back together i was working on a way to make the pipes mount to the rack as easy as possisble. heres what i came up with.. This is version 1 and im sure there will be a few before i try it with a set of S&P's pipes
so heres a mock up with the old rack i made and some 1/2" copper..

Took a reg soup can and made some cuts
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...724_155714.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...724_155747.jpg

Drilled some holes and added a screw making the loop as tight as poosible
(and trust me the pipes are not going to move!!)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...724_161845.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...724_161850.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...724_161902.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...724_161907.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...724_161915.jpg

Just about as realistic as i can get with it without making a mount on the rack and bolting the strap to the mount on the rack like on the 1:1's

What do ya think?? Ill prob make another 20 before i can get the 4 i need to be perfect...

Thanks for looking

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I think it looks great and very realistic the way it wraps around the the stack!! great idea!!! now i know were to get a bracket to hold my mud flaps to the other bracket.

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i think outside the box for making stuff.. pop cans are too thin but soup can was good. for the flaps you could try both. I used to use a pop can to reproduce a hood and fender on a 1/25 scale car then send it into a wall... made it look like real damage from a wreck...

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Well got another package in the mail today while i was at work :rolleyes:
So Thanks to Ric @ PMD this is what i got now.

2 New axles and suspension
Flatbed is back in service!! :D

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...725_223800.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...725_223837.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...725_223849.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...725_223731.jpg

I also bought a few other things.... :D got one thing on tonight
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...725_231632.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...725_231657.jpg

So nice to have both trailers in working order!
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...725_231841.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...725_231932.jpg

now if i get the time before indy i can get the lights into the flatbed as well..


Thanks for looking!! :D

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Looking good Aaron.:) I can't wait to see these in person, and you are doing a fantastic job.:D:D:D

Big John

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Thanks Buddy!! I cant wait to see slum lord in person!


SO came home from work sick today but didnt feel like sleeping so heres what i got done today.
Put the hinges on the box that i started months ago and put a door on it. moved the rear axle on the flatbed back 1/2" and came up with this :D
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...726_200335.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...726_201721.jpg
It will house this as i got some lights installed as well :)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...726_202912.jpg

So heres the lights for now equal on both sides 12 total

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...726_203059.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...726_203119.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...726_203826.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...726_203814.jpg

Also got a few finishing details done on the lowboy as well
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...726_203601.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...726_203617.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...726_203701.jpg

Heres both almost ready for indy!
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...726_203252.jpg

Hoping to poss add a trailer light kit to both or one of the trailers so i have brake and turn signals.. both trailers only have side marker lights for now untill i figure out which route im going to go.. May make my own 6wire harness and light kit but using magnetic switches to turn on the lights..

Thanks for looking!!

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Looking good!! As of now I should be able to get to see in person in Indy.

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Nice update Aaron. Th battery in the tool box is a good idea.

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Aaron, those two trailers are looking great behind the Globe. They would look great with the signals hooked up on them and would really finish this setup off well.

Tyler

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Thank you! Thats awesome you'll be able to make it. its my first year there and im excited to meet eveyone and see all these great builds up close!

Thanks Brian! I still need to build another box for the other side that will hold all the chains and stuff, and poss a spare tire rack but ill prob get to that after indy (knowing me ill do it tomorrow)

Thanks Tyler! Yea im hoping to beable to figure something out for them. the lowboy will eventually have a powered neck so that is where the complexity will be but im sure ill figure out a way to make it happen.

Thanks for looking!!

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Your whole set up is killer, love the lowboy. Also, great idea in the straps for the pipes.

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Looking good, great job on the updates !

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Thanks guys!!

Well i said id prob get the other box made yesterday (which i did) but today i got them painted :D as well as a few other things.
2 cans of paint again and again 2 different shades.... Im done trying to match the color now :mad: so it is what it is...

Got a few more touches done on the flatbed, now sure if im going to change it again a few things to work out on it.
Took shelving runners and laid them into the bed area
Sanded the front plate and polished it up on one side (facing trailer)
got both tool boxes made, functional locks
here are the pics..

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...d/DSCF6461.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...d/DSCF6463.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...d/DSCF6465.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...d/DSCF6466.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...d/DSCF6467.jpg
Still need to adjust the light bar a little
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...d/DSCF6468.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...d/DSCF6470.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...d/DSCF6471.jpg
Shiney :)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...d/DSCF6476.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...d/DSCF6479.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...d/DSCF6477.jpg

Thanks for looking!! Still trying to decide need your input on what looks better... For the front pate, shiney facing the load or the truck??? I may polish the other side still but for now only one side will be polished.:D

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SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! polish both sides

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I agree with spudd polish both sides can't have enough "bling" LOL.
Beautiful rig awsome job.

TONY

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polish both sides. That shine looks good

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:DWell i decided to do the other side... So heres what its like now. I have to refit some boards, and level out the trailer yet

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...2/DSCF6480.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...2/DSCF6482.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...2/DSCF6483.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...2/DSCF6485.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...2/DSCF6489.jpg
Still has some haze but a few more rounds thru the wheels should clear that up... I hope
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...2/DSCF6492.jpg

:D Thanks for looking! Just got word that one of the final parts to my truck is in the mail :rolleyes: :D

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Hmmmmm, maybe a new rear bumper??

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Yes that is in the mail! But its not like anyone elses :)

What you dont like my half a$$ rear bumper i have now? lmao (i dont!)

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Well it has character!! :D:D Lol

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HAHA Character.... it deff has plenty of character alright!

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Truck and trailer is looking good. Nice job on the tool boxes on the flatbed

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Thanks Dave!

Leveled out the trailer tonight,re polished the front plate, and tore all the boards off... The shelving brackets are thicker then the wood so it won't work the way I hoped. I'll try grinding down some spots so it will this week. My daughter knocked my TX off the shelf it was on and broke the y training switch, lucky not needed right now, but took it apart to make sure no other damage happened.a few times after the radio when turned on would make a weird beep and all lights would flash...

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I feel your pain, my kids have the ability to knock over everything no matter how small or out of the way i think it is

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Well with the antisipation of parts coming in this week i did a little cleaning in the workshop this week so id have the room and could find what i needed
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...801_231548.jpg

Then i got the truck ready for surgery
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...801_231559.jpg

So today i came home to a package from Russ! :D Boy was i happy!! heres what i got

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...802_195543.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...802_195550.jpg
He got it exactly the way i wanted it!!!! LOVE IT!!

So i knew the time had come to make some mods on the truck so i measured 8 times:eek: and marked the area
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...802_213640.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...802_213644.jpg

Then got out the dremel with the metal cut off wheel.... :cool:
Started cutting
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...802_213847.jpg

Fhew that came out good now the other side
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...802_214001.jpg

Just about 1 inch off on each side
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...802_214007.jpg

Test fit
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...802_222747.jpg

Then after breaking 2 drill bits :mad: i got the new screws in and tight
cut the decking to where i wanted it and now here is the new rear end of the truck
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...802_224150.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...802_224202.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...802_224213.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...802_224834.jpg

Now i have a lot more clearance room for the lowboy as well
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...802_232051.jpg


So now i need input on this..... few options i can go with it
1. Make all 6 turn signals
2. Make outer 2 turn inner 4 brake
3. Make inner 2 turn outer 4 brake
5. Make all 6 brake and move turn signals to the outer 2 on the light bar on the rack mount
6. Make outer 4 turn and inner 2 brake.....
I cant decide now... PLEASE help me i dont have duel leds or all 6 would be brake and turn :D


Also i plan on tying into the trailer portion of the mfu without the MFU trailer harness. but just for the brake lights... the turn will just be spliced into the original rear turn signal wires.... does anyone know which 2 prongs on that portion of the mfu do i want???

Thanks for looking!! :D:D

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Can't help you with the lighting, but the new rear light bar looks good

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Hey dabears, nice chop job and rear lights look great. In my opinion I would go with option #2 with turn lights on the outside.

I have the answer to your MFU question...just so happens that yesterday I removed the trailer lighting kit and can tell which wires are for brake lights. The wires are the blue and green wire. When holding the plug and looking at the wires and the connector lock tab is top side and away from you, the first 2wires starting from the left - blue , then green.

Hope this helps, truck looks sweet. One of the best COE on site!

Mario

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the bumper looks great on the truck :D i would go with #2 also on the lights

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I love the light bar Aaron:D:D It gives your truck some "BAD TO THE BONE" attitude.:eek::eek::eek: Your truck is definitely a show stopper.:);):cool:

Big John

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I like the bumper but not where it is at. I think you need to move the bumper forward closer to the back of the fenders. It looks like it is just hanging out there by its self.

Travis

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Thank you!!

IDK about the best on the site but thank you for the kind words! And THANK you for the help with the mfu plug spots!! Thats going to save me time later trying to figure that out!

Yes it does/will after i get it pushed back a little further.. then it'll be perfect. im thinking #2 is going to be the way i go with it! Thank you again for another awesome part!! Love it!

Thanks Buddy!!! Im liking it too :rolleyes: Just need my stepside visor and johns pipes.... oh and air ride kit, hub caps...... the list is never ending :eek:

I agree 100% was thinking the same last night!! Thank you for being honest with your opinion i like that!!! Im thinking another 1/2" back maybe a little more. :D

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Ok this is better! Took another 3/4 off the frame. I'm going to have to re work the tear fender mounts as its not going to work well like they are now but no biggie. Let me know how you like this way compared to the other way (not that I can change it now lol)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...804_000549.jpg

How is this Travis? But I'll make them in black and a better fit?
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...804_000808.jpg

Thanks for looking and for the comments even if you don't like it be honest it helps me out!

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HUGE improvement. Looks alot better with the extra cut off

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Nice

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Yup , looks much better. Travis was right, I guess it was sticking out too much. Now it looks as part of the truck rather than something added on. With each thing you do to this rig it is becoming one of the sharpest looking Coe on site. The next build of the month featuring cab overs, I'm sure the voting will prove it!

One thing I would change though, I noticed the steer tires have a drive tire type tread pattern. That was one of the first things I changed on mine. I found a set on PMD that have a tread design which looks a lot more like steer tires. That's it, the rest is great.

Mario

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Hey Aaron, I retract my comment bout the front tires. I see you've had a couple different styles of front tires on it. It was a early picture from awhile ago where I saw the tire tread was a drive tire.....all is good ! Lol

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Thanks buddy! I like it better too, now its what I had pictured in my head

Thank you!

Yea they have changed a few times.the original ones were way to soft so I changed them out, i'm thinking of doing super singles up front like on most heavy haulers. :D

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I have to agree this is one of the best looking cabovers on the board, and the rear looks alot better the way it is now awsome job.

TONY

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Looking great Aaron:cool::D!
So when are you starting on your excavator to pull behind it on the low boy?:p:D