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I think a clear lexan or plexiglass van trailer wth a full stage and band playing with tunes coming out would look killer ;) haha i gotta throw some bad influence ideas out there too!! Cant wait for the next update buddy!!

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Lets see how good you really are...;);)

I used to haul around a stage trailer for a stage company in SLC. This trailer was 45' long. the sides lifted up to make the roof of the stage. then inside of them were two more pieces that folded down to make the floor of the stage. both the roof and the floor had two parts to each that made the roof 45' x 42' and the floor 45' x 40'. it was all hydrolic. the roof had all the mounts for lighting and speakers built into it and had rams on all four corners of the center 8' section that allowed it to be lifted up to 20' above the stage floor.

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That sounds like a serious challenge! I'm sure it's possible, for someone who is very comfortable with hydraulics. I bet Freddy could have done it for sure, but most would certainly struggle. It would definitely be mind blowing to watch the whole thing transform from a box trailer into a full blown gig ready stage automatically, right before your eyes!

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That would be cool Mike:cool: But i've never worked with hydrolics before, and i'm sure I don't have the skills for something that complicated.:rolleyes:

Steve, there's no doubt in my mind FGD could have done it.:D But I don't think i'll attempt that...at least not yet.:p;):eek:

Big John

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Oh I totally agree Big John, as much as would LOVE to pull off that level of complexity, I wouldn't have a clue where to begin. Anyway, I think what you are doing is already incredible, it will certainly be groundbreaking. Most of what you are doing, I have never seen before. So keep on truckin!:p

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Well I have some progress accomplished.:D;) I took a king hauler rolling chassis I got in a partial trade from firefighter 1177, thanx Ken, and added the tandem part to the king. I got the body mounted, now i'm going to make the hood longer. Then I used some j.b. weld to fill the gaps and holes. Here we go...

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0298.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0299.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0300.jpg

Thanx for looking, Big John

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Looks great! so whats the total length of frame now?

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Thanx buddy, the length is 32-1/2".:eek::eek: And i'm making the trailer a 53' scale. Now if my calcilations are correct, the trailer will be 45".:eek: I don't see any tight turns with this one, lol.:p;):):D:rolleyes:

Big John

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It's coming together nicely.Lets see some more updates.Good job Big John.

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Thankyou Fred.:) I've got the hood back on, and I added a little something to the hood for some more eye appeal.:rolleyes::rolleyes: When I get the bondo done, i'll post pic's...Stay tuned.;):):p

Big John

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You should cut the kiss logo out on both sides of your hood and light it up :)

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Looking good Big John, This is gonna be one "Detroit Rock City" ride!!:cool:
Tim

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HMMM...:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Thankyou Tim, LOL!!!

Big John

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Hy John,

Your Truck locks fantastic. I see manny from Kiss Mask in little Accesoires. But i missing "The Fox – Eric Carr" and "The Ankh Warrior – Vinnie Vincent" - you see i´m also interested in KISS:p

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Thankyou Martin, but even though Eric Carr and Vinnie Vincent were part of KISS, I just want to stay with the original members. Now Don't get me wrong, Vinnie was a great guitarest, and Eric was a very excellent drummer...and i've played drums to most of Erics music, and he is missed dearly.:( R.I.P. Eric. BTW, I found the original members with instruments at www. kiss4sale.com. When I can, i'm ordering them to be on stage.

Big John

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found this and couldnt resist

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBfiU...ailpage#t=148s

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No problem John - i´m sure the finish of your Truck would be fantastic and i´m locking forward to see more of him

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I wanted to show you all the wheels Super Mario hooked me up with. I think these fit the truck and trailer to a T.:D:D:D And S&P's (John's) fenders looking good.:D:D:D Thanx Mario and John.:);):D


http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0369.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0370.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0371.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0372.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0373.jpg

Thanx for looking, Big John

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big john that is sooooo cool ,this build will definetly be a one of a kind build ...rock on my friend:)

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Thankyou Dwayne, your trucks are one of a kind also.:D:D:D

Big John

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Those wheels fit the theme perfectly, I really like those fenders.Looking good!!

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Rims fit perfectly John........ I knew that all along!! :D:D:D
Something bout the style of the spokes work with the kiss symbol and the star on the door? I'm glad you like and are happy, it was my pleasure helping contribute to the Kiss truck :):)

Mario

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Your right John , 45.4 inches. Here's a link to a site someone got me, you just enter the measurement and at what scale , hit calculate and that's it.


http://www.printmini.com/calc.shtml

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Thankyou:):):)

Thankyou, I new the wheels would fit the part, but when I got them mounted, I was really pleased how they look. And thanx for the link, it just so happens, that's the link I used.;):) I am going to add lugs to the fronts so they will match. And I will get some hubs for the rears. Then they will be complete.:D

Big John

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Uhhhhhh Baby that´s Rock´n Roll.

John you are right! The wheels and the fenders fit this truck like a glove!

Great work!!!

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I was wondering how the KISS truck was coming along? Any new pics? Look's great by the way. :D

Mike

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Ya big John! You been talkin bout Slumlord lately.....what about Kiss???
Where we at?;):)

Mario

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Thanx Mike, but i'm sorry to say no new updates.:( I'm trying to get the "SLUMLORD" ready for Indy. But I did start on the trailer, and i'll try to get some pic's up here before to long.;) "YOU WANTED THE BEST..." is on hold for the time being.:(:eek:

Big John

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I was wondering when somoene would start to use those rims on builds...I gotta say, perfect fit for this rig


very nice

Alfy

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Thank you so much Alfy, that means a lot to me.;):):D

Big John

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hey you never know we might see this on family jewels sometime...oh wait is that still on tv?.i don't watch it much so i am sorta out of the loop .big john the truck is coming along great.see like i said previously this is definetely a one of a kind stellar build my friend:D

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those wheels are perfect on it :cool::cool:

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Thank you buddy, and I don't know about Family Jewels, I lost track myself.:p;):rolleyes:

Big John

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I was wondering how the KISS truck was coming along? Any new pics?

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Sorry to say, no.:(:o With everything going on here at the homefront. Nerves are shot with life itself. But I am sure it will get better in time.:) But I can say I haven't forgot about it though. I go look at it once in a while and drool, lol. But thanx for asking.

Big John

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hope all is well bud! wishing you and yours well from the great white north. be safe.