Forum: Body Shop Tech
04-02-2017, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,809
Re: White Motors Corporate Cab
lucky7pro does very nice work. I picked up a GMC Cracker box cab from him and was very impressed with his work. Hopefully he can help you out.
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
03-30-2017, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 29,249
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
03-30-2017, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 27,883
Re: CrackerBox Test Chassis
Thanks for the information Kent.
I'm planning to swap out the 12v motor for a nice 27 turn 7.2 motor I have on hand. I tried 12v motors in a tank on 7.2 volts down at Danville back in the day. No...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
03-29-2017, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 27,883
Re: CrackerBox Test Chassis
Kent,
I just picked up one of the servo city gear motors to try in the wrecker to save space over the 3 speed. Very nice looking unit, but I have 1 question. Did you pull the stock pinion off the...
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
03-26-2017, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 150
Views: 65,752
Re: Old tired wrecker
http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah95/dwrexMustang46555/IMG_1624_zpsbdvixhur.jpg
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
03-26-2017, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 150
Views: 65,752
Re: Old tired wrecker
Got some more done over the weekend. I went ahead and mocked up an interior with driver. I like the looks given the size of the windshield. Guess I've got something else to squeeze into the cab! I...
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
03-20-2017, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 150
Views: 65,752
Re: Old tired wrecker
"GREAT build!"
"Looking good Dennis!"
Thanks Guys! I really do appreciate the comments.
Bob,
Yes, I plan to use a pair of crawler winches, just switched gears from wrecker body to cab for a...
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
03-19-2017, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 150
Views: 65,752
Re: Old tired wrecker
Thanks Lynn! I'm very happy with this cab so far. The center section wound up being slightly longer than anticipated but, the ability to mount a spare up there looks pretty good. It will also be a...
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
03-19-2017, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 150
Views: 65,752
Re: Old tired wrecker
http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah95/dwrexMustang46555/IMG_1570_zpsseqmwfyj.jpg
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
03-19-2017, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 150
Views: 65,752
Re: Old tired wrecker
Made some more progress on the wrecker, got the cab floor done and mounted, mounted and hinged the cab, moved the axle forward, got the center section of the wrecker body roughed in and found it's...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
03-18-2017, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 29,754
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
03-15-2017, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 150
Views: 65,752
Re: Old tired wrecker
You're welcome Kent
I know what you mean, I'm thinking that mid size IH would look pretty cool as a dump truck.
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
03-15-2017, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 150
Views: 65,752
Re: Old tired wrecker
Thanks guys!
Guilty as charged Kent. LOL! I found that printed cab and I had to go for it. There is so darn much stuff on Shapeways and it's listed in different ways, I just got lucky. Here's...
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
03-14-2017, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 150
Views: 65,752
Re: Old tired wrecker
Yes, I'm really pleased with how well the cab is done.
Shapeways has stepped up to help fill a void in available US style cabs. Until I found the crackerboxes I thought only of Mack cabs when...
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
03-14-2017, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 150
Views: 65,752
Re: Old tired wrecker
Well, time to let the cat, er, crackerbox out of the bag. I had cut a couple of the cab parts from sheet styrene and was surfing for more reference material when I stumbled on the fact that Shapeways...
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
03-11-2017, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 84
Views: 51,413
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
03-10-2017, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 84
Views: 51,413
Re: Lebanon Indiana Garden show
This information is from a post by Travis:
"Yes we are doing Lebanon again this year. This is just 30min from INDY just off of interstate 65
Annual Home And Garden Show
April 20, 21, and 22,...
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
03-06-2017, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 29,249
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
03-06-2017, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 150
Views: 65,752
Re: Old tired wrecker
Thanks guys!
The booms were a bit of a pain but I'm really happy with what they do for the looks of the wrecker. The sling and it's mount are next on the list to tackle. By the time it's done a...
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
03-05-2017, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 150
Views: 65,752
Re: Old tired wrecker
Got a little more done on the wrecker over the weekend. I replaced the square booms from a previous start with more "Holmes Like" lattice style booms. The new brass in bright light makes good...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-05-2017, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,509
RC4WD Lowboy
Well, I figured it was time to do a mini review of the RC4WD lowboy. I had backordered the trailer from Tower Hobbies on Christmas Eve since I had a soon to expire coupon and they were offering free...
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Forum: Welcome New Members
03-05-2017, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,821
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Forum: General Discussion
02-28-2017, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,631
Re: Witch is better?
That's a rough question, a lot depends on your expectations for the machine when finished.
I started a Bruder conversion then shelved it when I had the chance to buy an Izzy Built dozer. From...
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
02-22-2017, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 150
Views: 65,752
Re: Old tired wrecker
A couple of interesting prototypes!
The wrecker body on the Freightliner looks odd for a Holmes, wish there was more detail on it.
A Crackerbox on steroids, very cool! If the first cab comes...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
02-20-2017, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,087
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