Rollback tow truck
I have always wanted to build one of these and now I have a chance to do it. One of the members here already had most of the parts and asked me if I would build him one and I agreed to do it. This way I get to satisfy my urge and not cost me any money.:D For right now the bed is a piece of 1/4 in lexan for mock up that way I will have all the bugs worked out and ready for the machined aluminum bed when it gets here. For this build the customer has provided an MFU, trailer light kit to add turn and brake lights to the light bar, and I will build a flashing led unit for the center of the light bar. Well here are the pics so far.
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0800.jpg http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0798.jpg http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0801.jpg http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0803.jpg http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0806.jpg http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0805.jpg Thanks for looking. Travis |
Re: Rollback tow truck
Lookin like a good start Travis. I've always thought it would be great to make a roll back hauler but have never found a good way to do the bed. Can't wait to see what you come up with for this build. I'm sure it will be great.
|
Re: Rollback tow truck
Travis....a see through bed is a bit over the top but we all know your a bit strange!!!!!!
Keep us poster. Lol |
Re: Rollback tow truck
This will be an intresting build Travis:cool:, thing about the lexan it will allow you to see the workings.:cool::cool:
|
Re: Rollback tow truck
i really like the center caps on your back wheels :) where'd u get those?
|
Re: Rollback tow truck
Travis, the truck and center caps look really nice, good work.
|
Re: Rollback tow truck
Quote:
Quote:
They are real simple and easy to do. The caps are just snap caps epoxied to axial hub nuts used on the ax10. Link to axial caps To do this you need to replace the thick lock nut that holds the wheels on with a regular thin 5mm nut using some loctite. By doing that you will expose more axle shaft threads for the axial hub nut to screw on to. The axial hub nut would probably be enough to lock the other nut from coming off but I put loctite on just to be safe. Here are some pics of today's progress. New chassis done, cab painted, and a good start on the bed lift and slide mechanism. :D http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0808.jpg http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0818.jpg http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0819.jpg http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0809.jpg http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0810.jpg http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0813.jpg http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0811.jpg http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0812.jpg Thanks for looking. Travis |
Re: Rollback tow truck
nice work on the cab! black is always classy
|
Re: Rollback tow truck
are you going to make it a rotator roll back ? that would be sweet
|
Re: Rollback tow truck
Looks good travy but I think you want this style bed :rolleyes:
http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/z...r/PIC_1254.jpg |
Re: Rollback tow truck
Lookin good!
|
Re: Rollback tow truck
Update pics.
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0825.jpg http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0826.jpg Thanks for looking. Travis |
Re: Rollback tow truck
I got the bed working today now all I need is the aluminum bed and we will be ready to fit it on then finish the paint and final assembly. Here is a short video of the first test run and seams that all went well.
Video Thanks for looking. Travis |
Re: Rollback tow truck
Outstanding Travis
|
Re: Rollback tow truck
Travis that is freakin sweet good job.
|
Re: Rollback tow truck
That's "AWESOME" Travis....I want one now..:D:D:eek::p
|
Re: Rollback tow truck
Thanks for the comment guys much appreciated. Apparently not to well liked over on scale4X4. Until I voted it had a three star rating and that is just sad I am building the truck Doug & Travis wanted which I think is a great idea and will be a fantastic looking truck. Any how here are some pics of the cab now that I have buffed it out. Not perfect but I think it looks pretty good.
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0849.jpg http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0848.jpg http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0861.jpg Thanks for looking. Travis |
Re: Rollback tow truck
wow , Looks great Travis , Sorry to say the bed finally went out yesterday :o been 1 **** of a week here :eek: who the heck care what they think as long as doug and travis and you are happy thats all that counts :D .
|
Re: Rollback tow truck
hi can you send me info & pixs on the roll back bed please. i have been wanting to do one like this for a while
cheers paul |
Re: Rollback tow truck
Here you go TINY-TRUCKER there are two screw drives one on the truck to make the bed go up and down. It raises the hinged block at the back which is also the block that the bed slides on. This set up is similar to the screw drives used in my dump trucks just not as much movement needed. The second screw drive is in the bed it's self and since the block is mounted to the truck the screw drive is moving the bed instead of the block like in a dump truck screw drive. The wires for the screw drive are fastened solid to the front of the bed and are pulled back to the center of the bed by a spring holding them tight when the bed is in the down position. as the bed rises the spring keeps tension on the wires and then the bed will travel back release the tension and the bed can then pull the wires back. With this set up there is plenty of wire for full travel of the bed. Here are the pics.
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0863.jpg http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0864.jpg http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0865.jpg http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0866.jpg http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0867.jpg I hope this helps it is the best I can do and you were in luck that I mocked up the bed with a piece of clear lexan.:D Thanks for looking. Travis |
Re: Rollback tow truck
Movie time??
|
Re: Rollback tow truck
Quote:
Travis |
Re: Rollback tow truck
Great job again Travis. Too **** with the other's, that don't like it!
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug. |
Re: Rollback tow truck
Thanks Neil I am really enjoying this build.
Travis |
Re: Rollback tow truck
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 |
Re: Rollback tow truck
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: |
Re: Rollback tow truck
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 |
Re: Rollback tow truck
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 |
Re: Rollback tow truck
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 |
Re: Rollback tow truck
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 |
Re: Rollback tow truck
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
|
Re: Rollback tow truck
Looks sweet Travis....Just an "AWESOME" job once again Steve...Top notch!!:D:D:eek:
|
Re: Rollback tow truck
Travis, ur truck is looking real sharp! Very smooth operation! I like the mechanical stuff.
|
Re: Rollback tow truck
dang that bed is sweet.lookin good Travis.........i see you put the ice cream samich down long enuff to get some work done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
|
Re: Rollback tow truck
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 |
Re: Rollback tow truck
should have it next week sometime.
|
Re: Rollback tow truck
Love this build..keep up the good work.
|
Re: Rollback tow truck
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 |
Re: Rollback tow truck
Works nice & looks good! Perfect!
FGD |
Re: Rollback tow truck
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.
|
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:22 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.6
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.