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Old 10-21-2014, 10:15 PM
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Here is the start to my King Hauler.





Rails are 28" long from SemiJoe, I chose to go with these because I didn't want to attempt to drill rails on my first build. The 3 crossmembers are IHB parts. Rear Bumper Mount is from True Scale. I also used Roller Bearings from FastEddy Rest is stock parts (for now)

I'm going to get some silver hex bolts from RC4WD and replace the screws in the frame rails so they look like polished frame bolts. I will wet sand the sides of the frame rails when I do that.

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Old 10-21-2014, 10:22 PM
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Great start Chris... like the blue and longer frame......



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Looking good Chris, your off to a good start. Keep the pics coming.
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Old 10-22-2014, 06:24 PM
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Show truck!

Great color choice.
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Old 10-23-2014, 07:55 AM
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Nice start!! Any chance you know what the body color/s will be??
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Old 10-23-2014, 09:57 AM
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It will be some kind of combination of Blue and White, not positive the exact pattern yet.
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Old 10-23-2014, 06:50 PM
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You are at an awesome start for a first truck!! Cant wait to see what you come up with
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Old 10-23-2014, 09:30 PM
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Here is a quick mock up with wheels/tires and cab just sitting in place.



The fuel tank will be in the normal place, then I will add a second set of steps between them and the 1/4 fenders. About done with mockup on the frame, then I can tear it apart and give it final paint and clear. Hopefully in about 2 weeks my frame will be complete to the point I plan to have it at now.

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Old 10-24-2014, 10:18 PM
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That blue is very nice. I think a white cab with a good thick stripe of blue and another color would be sweet!! Red pops in mind but that might seem of the wall unless its incorporated good!
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Well, for a paint design I'm thinking either this:



or this:

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I vote #1
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Looking good Chris. The color choice is really nice. Keep up the good work and pics coming!
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First pic.
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first one is a hot looking pete
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looks really nice chris
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Old 11-01-2014, 10:19 PM
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Just a quick update, frame is back apart. Working on sanding and prepping for the "finished" paint job. Rails are sanded, stripped the paint off of some pieces. Going to work on crossmembers next.

Before I paint I'm going to look at getting a new aluminum suspension crossmember. I'm also going to replace my std. Futaba steer servo with a precision servo after reading some more on here.

Haven't ordered my bolts yet. RC4WD wanted a rediculous amount to ship them. Looking at using regular stainless hex bolts and polishing the head. Can get them at my local Fastenal for cheap..
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In the long run you will be much happier with the rc4wd scale for the little extra.. a much better look.......


Just my 2 cents...


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Old 11-02-2014, 09:29 AM
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I just ordered some more myself, the first shipping option is outrageous. Scroll down to usps I went from 39.00 shipping to 2.90
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Old 11-15-2014, 10:12 PM
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Just a quick update. Still working, tore the frame back down and sanded or stripped paint for a final paint job. My hobby room ceiling is full of wires with fresh blue parts hanging from it. Today I started clearing those parts that have had a week to dry. By the end of the week all of the clearing should be done, going to let it cure for a week before I polish the parts and begin the assembly.

I ordered bolts from RC4WD, thanks Cabs for pointing out that I should have looked further into the shipping options. DOH!

In the meantime I'm trying to decide my tail lights and rear end wiring.

More to come with pics next time,
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Old 11-20-2014, 10:13 PM
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Got to exited, put a big run in my clearcoat on one frame rail, so it is sanded back down and being repainted.....sigh.

Working on the cab and have a question. Is there an aftermarket aircleaner with the hose for a King Hauler?
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