PACIFIC P12W3
 

This is my first scratch built truck. It took me one year to get this far so more will come slow and steady. Most Pacific trucks were custom built, the idea is to take from that and add options to my liking. This will be heavy haul winch truck. some inspiration.

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...857/tcp568.jpg
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http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...wMacMillan.jpg
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...Tirelayout.jpg
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Here is some of what is done to date.

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...5-05175259.jpg
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Nice start! I wondered what you were building that was so heavy! What are the rear diffs from?

Reg

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They are from RC4WD Black well axle. Rig is 20 lbs as of post.
http://store.rc4wd.com/Blackwell-X1-...ack_p_450.html

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It has 3 frame rails bent as c channel from 22 gauge galvinized stock. inside rails are one inside the other with 3rd rail outside. 1 inch tall by 1/4 inch wide.

Drive is Tamiya standard 3 speed then a split shaft pto 1:1 then an RC4WD R2 two speed. i like the speeds and torque is plenty. i have sheared two drive pins on test pushes so far. and had to switch from plastic to metel gears in the 1:1 motor combiner.

Rear and front suspension are scratch built front leafs are from Tamiya F 350 rear leafs are scratch built.

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...01153143-1.jpg

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Thanks, I want to build an 850 Kenworth but it will be 1/10 scale to match my other stuff so I may have to make my own diffs. It would be nice if I could find something large enough that worked though instead.

Keep the pictures coming!

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That truck is a beast.Great job on the suspension and wheels.Truck is looking 1:1,cant wait for the updates.

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Short vid's from first test drive.
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...5-18-06-54.jpg
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...5-18-05-47.jpg

Cant forget the Brains behind the operation
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Your off to a very good start! It' really a big truck.

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I plan on moving rear bogies forword after i add two tanks fuel and water, the overhead and the winch once i do that i can figure out were rears will end up

I just cant make up my mind on long or short wheel base. Let me know some opinions. Thanks Don

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Hi i think if you made it a bit longer you could have a sleeper to plus it would look cooler
super biuld so far i think i will be looking out for your updates.

Dave

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WOW that truck is cool!! Ive been wondering what you have been working on! Very cool build

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Just a question. Is there any movement in the front suspension. It looks like there is not shackle, so it can never give. Or am I wrong. Definetly interesting build. Like the look of these trucks.

Thanks
Cody

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Great start! I like the "non street legal" giant's. This one is being watched:D:D:D There's a bunch of neat Pacific video's on youtube.

Cheer's, Neil.

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Cool truck, it looks like it will be a monster.

How are you finding the Blackwells? I have always wanted to get some, they look so **** nice, but the $$$ is pretty steep for me, are they worth the coin? Are they rock solid?

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Yes there is movement and only one anchor. the front top 2 leafs of spring bundle are straight and sliding on a derlin block. rear of top spring is looped and bolted.

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THANKS for all feed back

Blackwells are ok. they are nicly built. BUT drive center is off center this caused problems with driveshafts between rear axles and only because i wanted the wide supports like the 1:1 if you have a support like IHB did on his mack there would be no problem. also i have sheared both pins in the front steering axle just pushing a chair around the house. they have an upgrade for 40$ now i see why. i ended up putting roll pins in so far so good.

keep in mind they are locked diff's
the 1:1 pic's
the pic on the right is how the pumkin should be. off center.
but yes very well built

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Started on cabin deck and fender supports

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...5-11123141.jpg
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...1857/deck2.jpg

This is main frame. deck and fenders mount to this.

Here is a pic of building rear suspensions i have some older build pics i will post as soon as i have time.

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...-241520412.jpg

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great looking build amazing work!!

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Those are some rather huge trucks - had no idea? And your truck is coming along nicely....

Izzy

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Thanks for all support.

Just installed cab mounts it will be off center cab.

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have the tanks done but need a little tlc and i need a couple of filler necks for both tanks prefer with caps so far like looking for needle in a haystack. Thanks Don

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You're doing a fantastic job.:D Can't wait to see more.

Big John

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Wow, didn't know this is 1:Tamiya! This thing is massive!

What type of motor combiner is this?

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The combiner is from Gardentrucking

http://www.gardentrucking.com/produc...=10&startAt=41

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Floor looks great! Love those mini clamps, where youI get them? Builds looking Sweet

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Thanks for Support yea i like them strong too

clamps i got from sky geek
http://search.skygeek.com/?vwcatalog...merican+clamps

need tool too

http://www.skygeek.com/pan-american-...soft-grip.html

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Small update Finished front bumper
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...5-19222514.jpg
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...4192f9ae_b.jpg

And radiator housing
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...5-20162332.jpg

Thanks for lookin Don

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wow, great bumper! Loving the super industrial look of this truck.

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Wow its looking good! thanks for the link!! would love to see this build up close sometime!

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Thanks for the combiner link!
Great progress you are making :)

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Thanks Cyanide

Anytime. Yea were not that far apart we need to hook up some day.

Thanks, anytime i can help.

Thought give and update

Got my lights in debating if i should keep those lens covers on?? turn signal too.
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...6-03184808.jpg

Ladders and air cleaners are in
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Hood and hood side plate
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Over all view. since this pic i shortened the cowl between cab and engine carpartment 1/4 inch i wish i could do more but that would require too much moving of everything else. i get a pic up next time around.
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/...6-03183937.jpg
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Very nice brass work!:cool::cool: The builds looking great. Keep the pictures coming!

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Looks great!

Kerst

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Very nice!

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WOW!!! That is looking cool.

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Holy crap what an awesome build. This thing is definitely a one of a kind build. Nice work.

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Very impressive build!
Massive as the original and very well designed! And the precision of your brass work is amazing :eek:
Can't wait to see that masterpiece finished!

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you have great metal working skills sir. I will be checking for updates even more often now!

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Thanks for all the kind words coming from you guys means a lot. thanks

update in winch which is driven from the engine threw the split shaft PTO. worm gear and worm are 60:1

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Bearing housings are one inch diameter aluminum. and number 25 chain i wish i could find one size smaller. shaft is 1/4 in

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We did a test lift in the vise of 19lbs with drill motor and mason string just wrapped around shaft worked perfect.

Outer support bearing next with spool does any body have any ideas on a 1/16 or 1/8 th inch very FLEXABLE cable or string. I dont want a large spool diameter so thats why cable needs to have a lot of flex

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Just an idea but what about a long fishing leader? They have super small braided ones. If you could get a spool of that I have seen them with 50lbs + test..