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I don't know about that Rob but maybe a canopy for our fullsize truck...or I might have to start towing our cargo trailer...
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Todays progress....Frame rails....
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After about a day and a half of bouncing back and forth between my Dads shop and my own, I've made a little progress on the big KW. I've finally got a good start on the rims(took forever) and managed to do a little welding on the frame and cab today too....
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As a guy that has made his own share of wheels, I like where these are going. What size round stock did you have to start with?
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looking great Reg, wheels are really taking shape
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Thanks guys.
The front rims started out as 2 3/4 round bar. I still have a little machining to do on the one wheel and all the mill work to do on the other. After they've spent their time in the mill I plan on smoothing out the corners with a dremel to make them look more realistic. The real rims/hubs are pretty crude so that takes the pressure off a little ![]() |
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Finished the front wheels today...They are far from perfect but they are some what realistic looking...some what.
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That's a good looking wheel. My ? is. How muck does it weight
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You really do have a knack for being resourceful Reg & I really admire your patience to tackle anything.. I don't see any reason to be less than proud of your selfmade wheels.
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The wheels look pretty darn nice to me! Especially since you shot them with some primer now. The contrast in the shape is easier to pick up on. I think the chassis is looking really nice as well. The whole truck is going to be awesome. I'm looking forward to seeing it finished. You build fast too, so it won't be a long wait, by my standards!
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Hi Reg,
Looks great, I was thinking of a Haynes down the road. What drive gear are you going to use? Colin |
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Looks great Reg, and as no CNC was used to make those wheels that's even greater achievement
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Those front wheels are awesome looking. Man, I need to get a rotary table! Dan
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Thanks again! More pics tonight I hope! Last edited by RCP57; 01-20-2013 at 03:27 AM. |
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wheels look great Reg . word of caution with those tires and weight . Fill them with something other then the stock foam they have . My mack is forever losing them loaded . I rolled foundation sill seal inside the fronts which has helped considerably . I just need to do the rears . Oh , and paint
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Nice progress, like the spoke wheels, looks realy prototypical. Will you have claws to keep rim in place to?
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wheels looks really good Reg , you nailed them. can't wait to see more
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Well I managed to get a few little things done today before the bottle was empty. On the welder of course...
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....I almost forgot...Mike the front wheels are 17.3 ounces each with the tires on....
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