Yard Jockey / Switch Truck
 

Ive started this build well over a year ago, and kind of lost interest then every once in a while id get interest again until I finally decided to wipe the dust off and try and get it done... I was able to get a hold of the guys over at Ottawa and they were nice enough to send over pdf files and dimensions to get me going after I told them what I was doing. 5th wheel will raise and lower like the real deal, and will also equip with lights and sound if I can cram it in there with the full interior. I think it will be a nice fun build when im done. Best part is I get to drive around the shows relocating ppls trailers :cop::lol::bounce:

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Wow looking great

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Looks gooood ! What did you use for roof marker lights ? Mike

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Thank You sir

Thanks Mike, I made them

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Brian This is going to be a great little truck... Is it a Ottawa???

Are you ever going to make this into Kit???

Wayne

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Here comes the trailer repo truck lol

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Men brutal.

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Very nice!
Looks like the Autocar "Yard Spotter" I see working everyday at Dexter in Albion. I'd been thinking about building one but you beat me to it. I'll be watching this one, keep up the good work.

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Thanks Wayne and yes , Ottawa, and it will be offered as a complete build and MAYBE in kit form...


thats the idea..

thanks bro

Thanks Man, it turned out to be a pretty neat build...

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well here it is pretty much finished minus some details like decals, a missing exhaust tip and a few other misc items...

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Re: Yard Jockey / Switch Truck
 

OK, OK. Game set match! Came out perfect Brian. Awesome job once again. And BK at work, love it.

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Thanks for the kind words brother, special thanks to you because if it wasnt for u helping my brain fart in figure out the lift mechanism. This would probably be in a box somewhere... BK thanks you for being able to haul trailers now lol!

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Brian that can not be a real yard truck I have never seen one that clean and well painted, even when they are brand new they don't look that good... Great build.... Hope you put it out in a kit......


Wayne

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that's killer!!!!!! no need to say more

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Killer was the name.......AWESOME !!!Well done as always Sir. Do i see some orange there ??? :lol:

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That is an awesome build!

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Nice work! :D

- RCT

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That's just awesome. Now we need a video of it in action please.

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thats thing is so bada$$!.... but who pissed off the the driver? he looks so mad!

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Man that is awesome! I run a Capacity at work and always wanted to build it, definitaly has me thinking again

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Outstanding job! You nailed the prototype dead on.

No parked trailer is safe!

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Absolutely Amazing. Well done,and it works. I was blown away even if the fifth wheel didn't raise up. Awesome.

Ed

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Beautifull Great Job another home run, it wil be in indy?

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Thanks Gentlemen, Video will come soon got too much on my plate right now to finish youtube channel, also d to pick up new camera, but ill have videos of this and all my builds up for everyone to see.:)

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Thanks man, and yup thats the idea... trailer moving all day lol NO TRAILER IS SAFE!

Thanks brother, you will get to see first hand how she turned out at Cabin Fever ;)

Thank you Jose! and you bet she will be at Indy, secretly moving all lonely trailers lol.

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That looks awesome man!! Perfection at its best. Always wanted one of these, but now time is not available so I'm just gonna have to buy yours.... :D
Ayoub

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Just the other week I stopped at a convenience store and parked next to one. It was a dead ringer for this one, I wish I had taken a pic. White with yellow grating just like yours. Only thin different was it had a yellow handrail in back. Great job, I know I'll see it again as it's right down the street at a warehousing company. I'll get a pic next time. :)

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Thanks Ayoub appreciate that, and hey you never know...

Lol thanks bud, and yes this one has hand rail in the reoo on the door that is missing, but shhh dont tell anyone.... I figure its spring time soon, we wont need a door :cop: