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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 02-06-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,946
Posted By sgt hopkins
Re: MACK dump truck.

Outstanding!!!! That cab looks great and with that price it should. I cant bring myself to spend that kinda money so I am glad you and others do it and I can live through your builds. :D
Forum: General Discussion 02-06-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,670
Posted By sgt hopkins
Re: It's finally here!!!!!

Congrats on the new addition sir!
Forum: Truck Building Tech 01-30-2013, 06:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,976
Posted By sgt hopkins
Re: fuel tanks?

Thanks for the pics, I went with 1.25", now I just gotta find endcaps and a way to mount them.
Forum: Truck Building Tech 01-29-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,976
Posted By sgt hopkins
Re: fuel tanks?

well, I managed to come up with 1 1/4 inch pvc and 2 inch pvc. not sure which to use because I don't actually have it on hand till tomorrow at work.
Forum: Truck Building Tech 01-29-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,976
Posted By sgt hopkins
Re: fuel tanks?

indeed sir it does help. without actually seeing any before, I didn't know where to start on size. Thanks for the info.
Forum: Truck Building Tech 01-28-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,976
Posted By sgt hopkins
fuel tanks?

I have tried the search technique but have come up dry. I want to try and make my own fuel tanks for my King daycab. What size pipe do I need, how long and what is used for endcaps? I am building...
Forum: General Discussion 01-22-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,165
Posted By sgt hopkins
Re: A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE

WOW!!! I have thanked many people on here for the help that has been given to me during my short journey of learning, but that is a great attitude to have and a great thing to say to all of us. We...
Forum: General Discussion 01-02-2013, 11:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,009
Posted By sgt hopkins
bout to restart my build...

I just wanted to say that I have not forgot you guys! Been broke as a joke and busy with life. Im going to get back on my truck and try to learn a bruder conversion also. I gotta get back in the...
Forum: General Discussion 09-06-2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,360
Posted By sgt hopkins
Re: Facebook page?

Hey Paul, the FB page is great! I have liked it, and the rigs on there are awesome. Some great COE's on there.
Forum: General Discussion 08-28-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,360
Posted By sgt hopkins
Re: Facebook page?

Thanks for the info on the pages! There may not be many people near me that know about it, but maybe if it is on my page the word will spread.
Forum: General Discussion 08-23-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,360
Posted By sgt hopkins
Facebook page?

Is there a Facebook page for our hobby? I have seen some for crawlers but not for semis. Just looking for a way to bring the hobby a little closer to my area.
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 07-04-2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,113
Posted By sgt hopkins
Re: first time builder needs input

I will third it, is that an option? To third someone elses idea, or is it plagiarizing? Anyway, lots of great help on here from great guys.
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 07-01-2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,282
Posted By sgt hopkins
Re: FLAT BED COWBOY "HIGHWAY SLAMMER"

10-4 Snochaser.... very clean... great looking rig.
Forum: B/S/T Feedback 06-13-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 890
Posted By sgt hopkins
Thumbs up Mack Daddy... great seller

Fast response, fast shipping, easy to work with..
Forum: Truck Building Tech 06-11-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,098
Posted By sgt hopkins
Re: wheel to wheel width

Awesome!! I never thought about cutting the middle. I was gonna try to make a new bottoma and just cap it from underneith and hope it was unnoticeable. I will use a pivot frame to raise the bed...
Forum: Construction Equipment 06-10-2012, 10:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,505
Posted By sgt hopkins
Re: Dumptruck build....ish

yeah, I got a little work on it done today, dont have pics yet. I just found out that I didnt make it wide enough, but I will be fixing that as well. with luck, I will have pics up around...
Forum: Truck Building Tech 06-10-2012, 10:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,098
Posted By sgt hopkins
Re: wheel to wheel width

crapola... It is about 6 3/4"..... guess I get to redo or try and extend it somehow.... any ideas would be great... Its called dumptruck build..ish for pics...
Forum: Truck Building Tech 06-10-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,098
Posted By sgt hopkins
Re: wheel to wheel width

Hey thanks Joe,... now to go measure
Forum: Truck Building Tech 06-10-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,098
Posted By sgt hopkins
wheel to wheel width

What is the outside width of the rear drive axles? I dont have any yet but I have started my build of a dump bed. I just want to make sure it is wide enough or not too wide.
Forum: Construction Equipment 06-04-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,505
Posted By sgt hopkins
Re: Dumptruck build....ish

Thanks guys... and yes, the headlights are great, thats alot of made me want this cab, but I cannot take credit for it cuz I didnt build it.
Forum: Construction Equipment 06-03-2012, 06:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,505
Posted By sgt hopkins
Dumptruck build....ish

I do not have the skills that are displayed on here, but its not too shabby of a start. Im going for a well used truck, instead of a pretty new one cuz my skills arnt ready for an pretty one...ha. ...
Forum: General Discussion 05-27-2012, 10:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,809
Posted By sgt hopkins
Re: Memorial Day weekend...

I spent 15 years in the Army National Guard with my one deployment to Iraq.
Forum: General Discussion 05-27-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,809
Posted By sgt hopkins
Re: Memorial Day weekend...

Iraqi Freedom. 07-08
Forum: General Discussion 05-26-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,809
Posted By sgt hopkins
Re: Memorial Day weekend...

Smokin Joe, I thank you as well...
Forum: General Discussion 05-26-2012, 09:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,809
Posted By sgt hopkins
Memorial Day weekend...

From one Veteran to everyone else, I want to say have a safe and fun Memorial Day weekend. May all of your BBQ's be awesome and your beer be cold.... or cokes..
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