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Nathan you give new meaning to the word perfectionist.

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Thanks for showing the new tranny system. I have one of the transfer cases' in my Studebaker. Only problem I have found with it is its tolerences. Shafts have way too much 'play' in them. Other than that they are very heavy duty like your gear reduction.
Can't wait to see your Pete completed.

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Wow Nathan you still working on this? lol looking good tho, i think both our projects are taking a little to long compared to other one here! That tranny combo looks bullet proof, i really like it.

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Hi Tim. Yes, if you are looking for a rugged transmission for your C510, this would be a great option. There are quite a few different ratios avilable too. I've got a 3:1 reduction in my axles also, so I choose the 2 stage planetary with a 20:1 reduction. It runs really smooth and makes the motor a torque monster! I test ran this combo on 7.2 volts, and I couldn't even make the motor groan, no matter how little throttle I gave it, and no matter how hard I tried to grab the output shaft with my fingers. I don't think you could stall this combo out, in a truck application. On 12 volts plus, it's going to be unstoppable!

Thank you Craig. Just trying to build the best truck I can! :D

tc1cat, I'm curious if by 'play' you mean shaft run-out. As in not turning true and straight? Or do you mean shaft end play, or float? I don't notice any run-out with the shafts. They look straight and true, but once I get some power going through it, and get the u-joints hooked up, then I'll really know.

Thanks Kyle! Yes, this is turning out to be a life long project, almost! I hope that my work ethic is not rubbing off on you too! You used to crank Aeromax trucks like crazy, till you started the 6x6 boom truck. But, good things are worth the wait, no doubt! If I could only stay off this forum, and avoid looking at what everyone else is building, maybe I'd stand a chance of actually getting some work done on my Wedico! And speaking of that.....

I was able to machine up a new chassis cross member. Since deciding to revamp the drivetrain of my truck, I was in need of way to mount up the new transmission. I also needed a way to mount my cab, after lowering it for the new stance. This is what I came up with.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...transplate.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...ransplate2.jpg

I designed it to fit perfectly between the chassis frame rails. I still need to drill and tap some holes to secure it to the frame rails, but it's a press fit into place and I haven't yet decided it's finally resting place. I may slide it fore or aft, just as soon as I get some mounts made up for the transfer case next. Driveshaft length will determine the final position, but it will be hidden completely by the cab.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...etaryplate.jpg

And then the transmission and motor mount to the cross member, like so...

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...sinchassis.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...arboxmount.jpg

View from the underside...

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...assisclose.jpg

And one from the side of the chassis. Once the fuel tanks are on, it will be almost impossible to see, except if the truck is upside down.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...ntingplate.jpg

The transfer case will find it's home just forward of the lift axle.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...einchassis.jpg

That's all for now guys. Let me know what you think! :D

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Nathan,

You never seize to make me feel absolutely stupid in some of my designs.

Once again, you have raised the bar. :o

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Nathan that truck is so pretty it's gonna be a shame to paint it!!

Brian

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Great truck Nathan :cool: I guess I never paid much atention to wedico's but there have been some realy nice ones show up here on the board. Keep up the good work.

Travis

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Nathan is your new signature a sign of things to come? Don't take this wrong but I already miss the tractors.

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Just mind blowing Nate....A true masterpeice at its best....Great job....:cool:

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Great job.I am enjoying every step.You are the man.;)

Ed

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WOW.. Great job Nathan.. The one problem I have with seeing artisans like you at work is it makes me feel like my stuff is crap!!!

Fortunately I thrive on that stuff... There is no such word as "Good Enough" in my book..

Again great job. Keep going.. it makes my build better...

-Mike

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Thank you Rick. I appreciate that.

Thanks Paul. Machining up these custom parts is learning process. A couple years ago, I wouldn't have thought I could do it. It's a mind over matter thing. I have still have a lot more parts to make!

Hi Brian, thanks. Believe it or not, painting is my weak point! It will be a chore to paint this rig! :D

Thanks Travis. Wedico trucks are nice, but kind of expensive, and unfortunately, not without their flaws. :D For what a guy has to pay to build one, they should assemble themselves and be perfect.

Craig, maybe a sign of things to come. I do want a dump trailer very badly, but I'll always have something for haulin' red tractors around. :D Less the flames paint.

Thanks John, for the kind words!

I appreciate that Ed! Thanks.

Hi Mike. I used to feel like that too. The great thing about sharing a project for all to see is that we can all learn something new. I'm a bit of a perfectionist too, so I know what you mean about 'good enough' and 'perfect' :D I always pull a lot of inspiration from all the great builds I see. It's what pushes me to get this truck done.

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Hi guys, I've been on a bit of a roll lately, and I whipped up some transfer case mounts for the Wedico! Now I have a nice way to mount up the t-case and I can continue working on the rest of the driveline. There isn't much left to do, but get the driveshaft lengths figured out, and figure out the permanent mounting location of the trans.

Here is a picture of the transfer case and it's new mounts.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...ansfercase.jpg

I'm still sliding things around in the chassis, but the transfer case is practically guarenteed to be sitting where it is in these pictures. I just need to drill some holes through the frame rails and bolt her up!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...einchassis.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...inchassis2.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...inchassis3.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...inchassis5.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...inchassis4.jpg

Things are starting to come together, and space is getting tight! I still need a way to operate my lift axle and I was thinking of using a servo, but it will take a little creativity to fit one in now, and it will most likely require some more custom machined parts! That's all for now. Thanks for looking.

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Looking good!

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Nice and neat mounting!

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Nathan that is some very nice work. Ed

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very nice work cant wait to see it done!!!

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Very nice build. I'm not in to trucks just yet but really enjoyed all of your excellent closeups. This gives me more insight into what I'd be up against if I were to build one of these trucks. Do you have the overall weight yet? Or did I miss that in all the replies?

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I like how you whip thing up. Nice work Nathan.