RCP57's first King...
 

.....The trouble begins... About a month ago I was approached by one of our members to possibly "return a favour" and build a dump box for them. I had been pondering the idea of building a box for my Bruder Mack conversion and this was the kick I needed to get started. I started out by making up some press plates to bend the sides and used a brake to make the other pieces. It all came together quickly and I found myself in need of a truck so that I could get a feel for what it should look like on a King. I had been looking locally with no luck and was going to borrow a truck from Chaseracer(Jason) to get things started. I knew that a good friend of Jason's had a truck that was partially assembled but hadn't been touched in a long time so I asked(maybe begged) him to call and ask if it was for sale. Anyway to keep a long story from getting longer I was able to work out a deal and get myself a KH!

The truck has a 85 turn motor, high torque servos and aftermarket tires but that's about it. I still need a few things to get it up and running but all in good time.

Once I had the truck I figured I should build myself a dump box as well...Then I thought why not make three, or four or...

After all that BS here is my basically stock, non running KH and some dumps...

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0f5ee639.jpg
Not much size difference hey?:D
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...psd5ba9cc1.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps869daa4e.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1d1956b0.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1a50105e.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...psec0ffce0.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...psebcb6e14.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...psc90795f2.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...psb2a590cd.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2675fd96.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps05fbcba9.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6611acb4.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps64a949c2.jpg

Thanks for looking!

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Looks good you did a fantastic job. I like your screwdrive set up, the cylinder looks nice. Can you get us a video of the dump lifting a load.

Travis

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Thanks a lot Travis! I tried to do things a little differently and yet keep it a simple bolt on.
Here's a couple test vids-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzEa4...tJ-DusnO8Onw7A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op4bp...tJ-DusnO8Onw7A


Reg

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Great work Reg! :cool:

What was your time line to build each box?

It'd be good to see a vid of screw drive working. ;)

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Check out the post above Joe. I haven't filmed much of them in action yet but in the first video it lifts 17-18lbs. I don't know how long it would last lifting that much weight though. I have one box that is homeless at the moment...

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Looks good, works good, and it is nice and simple. Job well done. Hec I build screwdrive dump trucks and I would still buy one of these I like it. I give it 2 thumbs up.:cool:

Travis

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I always knew the 850 was bigger but :jaw: now I see !:eek::)


Always glad to be referred to as a kick instead of a pain ;):p
Amazing, fast work once again Reg!:cool:

Mario

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You make some bad *** dump boxes. Any thoughts of doing these for selling purposes? And what is the chances of you attempting a dump trailer?

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A big thanks to everyone! I was a little worried if other people would like the way I built them. I guess this all answers my question.:bounce:

Yes I would like to build some more and sell them but this is probably not the section to discuss that in.

Thanks again for all the kind words...and you're a great kicker Mario!

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Here's a couple pictures of the Mack box. It is shorter, wider and taller than the KH version.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2679af42.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...pscf427a8d.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...psf2ac1155.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps52992dc0.jpg

Reg

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Yeah, I was reading & typing before you posted... then a visitor at my door... now I'm back again. I'll take it, the last one you have & see if I can break it. :D PM the details. ;)

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Those boxes are gorgeous!

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Great job Reg! glad to see you pulled the screw drive off, without having to put a subframe on top of the kinghauler frame.
Cheer's, Neil.

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Great job Reg :cool: I've seen them on YT just didn't get too comment .

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Beautiful,what kind of motor/gearbox are you using to lift the box?
Thanks
Jack

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I would be interested in one also...great job

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very cool truck!


i have the rc4wd 85t motor. not impressed for power like the old novak fifty five i used to have..

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Looks nice

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Nice work, I too like the cylinder, adds a touch of scale.
Must be great having a tig and knowing how to use it!

Stu

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very nice work, i like the screw drive hidden in the dump

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Thanks for all the nice comments guys! For those interested in having one built, I hope to be able to do that soon. I have to work out some details on the money end of things and then I will be good to go. I will also do just the box and gate for those that wish to use their own dump mechanism. I have no plans of building any fifth wheel type end dump trailers but possibly a pup. Of course I will build one for myself first and see how it turns out.

Reg

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I like your dump and lift mechanism.

Food for thought--Take the dump setup off and drop a fifth wheel on the frame using the same type of mounts.

Kem

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Before you get too involved with descriptive posts of what you will do for hire Reg, you should consider opening a Vendors forum to discuss specifics there. Contact fhhhstix for details. ;)

You, as a long time member here, you have shown us a great deal of creativity & quality in your builds, a Vendor forum is likely yours for the asking. (with a very small annual fee)

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Sounds good Joe, and thanks for the friendly advise. I have a few things to work out on my end before I get too involved in this but will give Travis a shout as soon as I have things sorted.

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That's a cool set up :)

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Hi Reg , that is one sweet looking dump box ,if you make anymore id love to buy one .

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Thanks guys!

I got a hold of some ACME thread today and made up a new shaft for one of the screwdrives. I was hoping to increase the speed of the dump without having to invest in different gear motors and it looks to be a success. It's still not really fast but is noticeably quicker and the motor seems to have enough torque to handle the increase in ratio. Here's a short bench test with 2 lead acid batteries in the front of the box.

http://youtu.be/Yff0H9PKLuY

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Great work Reg, looks like about 30% quicker. ;)

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Not Bad Reg!, how about some spreader chain's for the tailgate :D:D:D:D
Keeps getting better :bounce::bounce::bounce:
Cheer's, Neil.

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What kind of motor is it?

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It's a small planetary gear motor.

Yes Joe, I went from 16tpi to 12tpi which I think is about 33%;)

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Reg, those boxes are works of art! Seriously, if you wanted to, I am sure you could make some money building these for guys. As always, I can tell it's a well thought out, beautifully fabricated design. Just like everything else you've ever built.

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Thanks a lot Nate and yes I want to!

I started putting this one together today. Just a little different than the rest. A little higher and different shape in headboard to leave room for a custom cab and I added side boards too...I still have to make the tailgate and then I will shine it up a little.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps43203318.jpg

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5a0445aa.jpg

Thanks for looking.

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Any chance for some boxes long enough for trailer applications?

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I think that box would look great with a Hays HD under it ..lol..Nice work

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Haha, well I guess you better get to building the cab and chassis then hey?

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Wanted : King Hauler Frame Rails ,Cab and Double output Diff . Paypal Ready lol

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I spent nearly 4 hours this morning making these motor mounts...Man I'm slow! Machining, machining and then 77 holes drilled with the DRO, 56 of them tapped with M3 .5...

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps07e4c3bf.jpg

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Slow you say? I don't think so. It's way to easy to under estimate the time it takes to manually machine even the simple looking parts. Drilling and tapping takes a lot of time too. This is why some of these models and parts cost so much money. :D