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Old 06-11-2015, 02:44 AM
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Resto- Modded awesome heavy haul 120' pole truck
Still blown away by your metal skills...
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Old 06-15-2015, 09:44 PM
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Here's a small update. It doesn't look like much has happened but I have spent hours working on the shutters.

http://youtu.be/H2lLCjSkbPE

I wanted to see what the hood would look like polished so I shined up half of it and the rad. It came up pretty quickly with course rouge and I'm sure it would look kinda neat with some effort but I won't be polishing more... I don't think.lol I don't know if there are too many polished aluminum RC trucks out there? Probably for good reason.


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Old 06-16-2015, 12:13 PM
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Nice, you got the shutters hooked into the battery temp or motor temp or both?
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Old 06-24-2015, 10:24 AM
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Nice, you got the shutters hooked into the battery temp or motor temp or both?
Yeah that's right!lol In all seriousness though I was thinking of setting them up so that they open under full throttle but I'm not sure. We have a show coming up in about three weeks so I need to pick a direction and get going on this truck. I would like to have it nearly completed by then but not painted. Look for some updates this week!
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Old 06-24-2015, 05:03 PM
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I wanted to see what the hood would look like polished so I shined up half of it and the rad. It came up pretty quickly with course rouge and I'm sure it would look kinda neat with some effort but I won't be polishing more...
Ok, how's this sound Reg......
Buy me a plane ticket out there, I'll bring all my high tech polishing equipment , set me up in a tent in the compound and I'll make that body look like chrome.....should take 2-3 weeks to finish but it'll be worth it buddy. I promise
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Old 06-24-2015, 08:54 PM
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Ok, how's this sound Reg......
Buy me a plane ticket out there, I'll bring all my high tech polishing equipment , set me up in a tent in the compound and I'll make that body look like chrome.....should take 2-3 weeks to finish but it'll be worth it buddy. I promise
Hey man, if you are looking for an excuse to come out you don't need one. Just get your behind out here. We have a spare bedroom so you won't need a tent. No smoking in the house though....

I worked on the truck most of the day today but haven't taken any pictures yet. Hopefully I can finish up what I'm doing tomorrow and then show you guys some decent progress.
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Old 06-25-2015, 06:31 PM
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A bit of an update. I decided the add a little modern flair...








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Old 06-25-2015, 07:33 PM
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Old 06-25-2015, 08:28 PM
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How sweet it is . Nice to see your customizing side coming out on this build.
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Boy they are awful big ears on that truck Reg.. Look awesome........


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Wayne I guess it's all the better to hear with . L Riding Hood . Reg I think you should come and run on Capital roads . Mike
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Hey Reg
You're metal skill is just top notch love it. Can you concider a clear coat just to protect from fatty finger prints and show the beauty in the beast ? Just my 2c
love the videos from you're vonderland
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Reg your metal work is great you keep[ getting better an better. Ed
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Thanks guys. I guess I have thrown the scale look completely out the window now. I have never really built a "custom" truck before as everything else has been modeled after a particular machine. This is turning in a different direction than I had originally intended as it was going to be a stock looking old truck. Not complaining though as I think it looks decent and will be fairly unique when finished. I made air tanks, battery box, steps and started on the air cleaner today. Fuel tanks will be next I guess when time permits.

Let me know what you all think...








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i personaly think this is exactly how they should have built the old school trucks, looks awesom and some mad metal work skills.
but it definatly needs the old school paint job.

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Old 06-29-2015, 10:03 AM
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Thanks Andy. I had originally planned to paint it but now I am thinking it will be left raw to show off the metal body. I plan to polish all of the smaller parts but I haven't decided what finish to give the body. I am thinking polished is too much maintenance so maybe brushed finish? We'll see. I like the contrast of the copper and aluminum together. I just need to figure out what metal to use and where.lol
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I agree 100% Reg. The copper and aluminum work really well together and looks wicked! But what are you gonna do about the scars in the cab roof?
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Old 06-29-2015, 05:21 PM
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I'm sorry, this picture just screams 6wd!?????
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Old 06-29-2015, 05:38 PM
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I agree 100% Reg. The copper and aluminum work really well together and looks wicked! But what are you gonna do about the scars in the cab roof?
Thanks Mario. I blame you again! Are you referring to the JB weld or the actual weld in the center? I really wish I had thought about leaving it raw before I put the JB weld on. I thought I was being smart by using the leftover goop from another project as body filler on this. Now I am kicking my A$$ for doing it. I will sand it off I guess but it doesn't come off easy.

Oh, and are you suggesting that I put a driven front axle in this? The thought had crossed my mind but I don't want to spend the money for an axle.lol
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Always a big fan of your ally work Reg! I think you've got a great eye for the detail and then using wafer thin ally (and copper!) to catch the look with such a good fettle and finish is very skillful..... top work in my book (again)
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