Silverado Dually in 1/14

[SonoranWraith]

trucker n post whoring all over the board.

I took a size comparison shot of the semi vs 60d tires unmounted:

And here is a comparison of the width after narrowing the 60d's to the semi tire:


Narrowed vs un-narrowed 60d's mounted:


Front clip from 18r seems to be a good width (shown with 18r wheel/tire):


I do have an issue with the stub axles though. Stock 18r's are to short so I had to order the 18t's (left)



Latest issue is that the stub axle is 4mm at the pin location and 3mm for the rest. I am not planning 4x4 yet but could add later. To mount up the stock semi rims I need two 3x11 bearings. McMaster only has 3x10. I found them at boca but they are 20 bucks a pop! Anyone know where I could get some cheaper?

[CatdrvR]

This is a very cool project you have going. I think it's pretty interesting you are using the front clip of an 18r but it does seem to fit rather well. I probably would have never thought to use it. The idea of a street dually is another intriguing thing... I have never seen one up here in the northeast. Can't wait to see more pics of the progress.

Dan

[SonoranWraith]

I cut the bed off (razor saw):


Then I put the cab rear back on in preparation for cutting the cab off at the door seam:


I cut the rear edge off again (thread method) and inserted the crewcab doors:


I still have a lot of detail work to get done on the body. Somehow have to get crewcab door seam in the ABS body.

[DieselKid]

Nice start to a neat build! Gotta love those low-pros on a pickup!

Must be a warm weather thing....you say you see them out West and I've seen them down south in FL...no matter the locale it's a menacing look for a truck to be running 22.5s!

And neat tutorial on the tires....thanks. I think we are all in need of ideas for low-pro options when it comes to tag axle and certain trailer builds.

Will be keeping on eye on this thread,
-Alex

[tc1cat]

Interesting build. Have to keep an eye on this one!

[JAMMER]

Mat you got a good start there. Why don't you look at 4x4 form there is a guy selling aluminum scale bodies and you will have your extra door. Only a suggestion. Ed

[SonoranWraith]

Thanks Alex & Lynn.

Ed, the body I am working with is 1/14 to match the big rigs. The metal bodies I saw were 1/10. Did I miss something? Doesn't seem like there would be money in making a niche 1/14 silverado. None the less I am already committed to the styrene shown here.

I have the roof on now and another layer of styrene on the doors, but no pics yet. The first coat of filler and sanding to start soon. I was hoping to get some frame rails cut this weekend but wife's birthday bash for 60 or so people is on Saturday so I probably won't make much progress on those till next weekend.

[CorbettTrailers]

Originally Posted by SonoranWraith

Latest issue is that the stub axle is 4mm at the pin location and 3mm for the rest. I am not planning 4x4 yet but could add later. To mount up the stock semi rims I need two 3x11 bearings. McMaster only has 3x10. I found them at boca but they are 20 bucks a pop! Anyone know where I could get some cheaper?

With all due respect. I noticed these on tower hobbies. 4 for $7.99.
Wasn't sure if you still needed them.
Later,
John


http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...3x%3C%2FB%3E10

[SonoranWraith]

John - 3x10 are easy to find it's the 3x11 I need that are hard to find. I think I have a solution that will only cost a couple bucks. Parts in the mail.