R/C Tonka dump truck

[TheMachinist]

I think Smallhaul used the drivetrain from a mini rock crawler like a 1/16 Losi or Duratrax on his Tonka's. They are about the right size and would offer plenty of strength and power. Once I find another dump truck to mod that is probably the route I will go, but the RC4WD axle sure looks good and would be a simple install on one of these trucks.

[sparkycuda]

This is such a great conversion. Especially like that you kept the original character of the truck. Just paint the wheels to match the factory ones and no one will know - except that it moves and dumps!

Good job!

ken=

[TheMachinist]

Originally Posted by sparkycuda

This is such a great conversion. Especially like that you kept the original character of the truck. Just paint the wheels to match the factory ones and no one will know - except that it moves and dumps!

Good job!

ken=

Thanks
I had to research the wheel color to see it. The truck I have is a reproduction of the original and the colors are off from the real one. I'll have to add this to my list of To Do's.

[TheMachinist]

On a side note I found a really easy latch system for the dump box gate. I glued a 3/16" round rare earth magnet inside the box, up against the tail gate and it holds it just enough to keep the load in while travelling but lets go when the pressure builds up on it during dumping.