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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!)