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Forum: Truck Building Tech 10-14-2010, 10:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,625
Posted By roadranger
Re: 6T pinion gear

Thanks guys!

I tried a search on RC4WD, and all I came up with was an 8 tooth... don't know why...
Forum: Electronics tech 10-12-2010, 09:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,721
Posted By roadranger
Re: Lipo info

Thanks for all the info, Nathan. I had heard some horror stories about fires and Lipo's, so I don't think I'll be messing with them now. The LiFe's sound like a better battery for casual use - will...
Forum: Mechanical tech 10-11-2010, 08:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,742
Posted By roadranger
Forum: Mechanical tech 10-10-2010, 04:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,742
Posted By roadranger
driveshaft questions

I see some of you guys are building your trucks with traxxas stamped drive shafts with the steel yokes. Got some questions;

1. do the shafts come ONLY in standard lengths to fit the Traxxas...
Forum: Electronics tech 10-10-2010, 04:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,721
Posted By roadranger
Lipo info

I understand Lipo batteries are smaller sized for the same amount of punch.
What all needs to be changed to run lipos?

1. can I run brush type 55t motors?
2. do I need to run special ESC's?
3....
Forum: Truck Building Tech 10-10-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,625
Posted By roadranger
6T pinion gear

OK guys, I've been hunting around for a 6T pinion gear with no luck.
Anyone got an internet source for them??

Also, the Tamiya gearbox is 32 pitch, correct?

Thanks for any help!
Forum: Truck Building Tech 10-10-2010, 04:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,629
Posted By roadranger
Re: Motor choice for a "Stock" Tamiya King Hauler...

I haven't been able to find a 6 T pinion, either...
Care to share your source for them?

also, they are 32 pitch??
Forum: General Discussion 10-10-2010, 04:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,225
Posted By roadranger
Re: New Company? LMK if interested

Variety and competition is always good...

I think if you can offer Tamiya parts consistently, and offer custom built trailers and trailer kits, along with aftermarket parts, you should do well....
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 10-09-2010, 11:12 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,834
Posted By roadranger
Re: Cab over dump and pup

Great build thread, Travis!

Gotta ask - what are you using for driveshafts, and where do you buy them?

Can't find anything like those around here at local hobby shops...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 10-09-2010, 11:03 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,485
Posted By roadranger
Re: IHB 53' X 102" single drop

Awsome trailer, Steve!

You ought to market a kit for them... ;)
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 10-09-2010, 10:57 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 66,913
Posted By roadranger
Re: K100 day Cab Cracker Box

slowly working on the "Fruitliner" :D

Bruder makes some short overseas containers...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 10-09-2010, 10:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,248
Posted By roadranger
Re: Hay season's over, time for a winter re-do

Great looking rig!
The Pete looks fantastic!

Looks like the 2nd trailer has a turntable, not a dolly?
Got any pics of this setup?
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 10-06-2010, 09:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 16,511
Posted By roadranger
Re: Frieghtliner Century Class

Not going to paint 'em black, this way it'll look like a 2007+ clean stack "green diesel" :rolleyes:
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 10-03-2010, 05:35 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 18,706
Posted By roadranger
Re: My 2nd truck Pete 379 daycab

Awsome job Brian! That model is a REAL Peterbilt!

I know you make the Pete battery box and step...
do you also make those outstanding looking air cleaners?
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 10-03-2010, 05:32 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 66,913
Posted By roadranger
Re: K100 day Cab Cracker Box

Nice truck, Paul!
Like the set forward axle and re-adjusted wheel well - that's what REAL cabovers look like!

Now you just need a set of double pup boxes to tote behind it...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 09-26-2010, 10:46 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 33,969
Posted By roadranger
Re: Mack Superliner

Good start!

Nice Looong hood!
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 09-19-2010, 07:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,353
Posted By roadranger
Re: B-Train Tanker

Nice build!
That's innovative wiring work - complete MFU light functions to rear trailer?
Company colors really tie the whole rig together...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 09-12-2010, 03:27 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 33,755
Posted By roadranger
Re: My Kenworth T800

Nice work, Travis!

You going to put quad headlights on her?
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 09-12-2010, 03:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,391
Posted By roadranger
Re: Propane 4 axle

Nice work!
That is going to be one sweeet looking rig!

Like that matching oil tanker, too.
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 09-12-2010, 03:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,028
Posted By roadranger
Re: Some of my Trailers

Thanks guys!

Can't wait to get back to work on the B-Tankers... still working the day job 60+ hours a week.
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 09-11-2010, 03:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,028
Posted By roadranger
Some of my Trailers

I REALLY like building trailers, here's some of them;
Now, if I could just get a tractor or two built...

Rocky Mountain Doubles flatbed set. 48 ft. lead trailer, 28 ft. pup. single axle converter...
Forum: Welcome New Members 09-11-2010, 01:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,714
Posted By roadranger
Re: Hey from Colorado

LOL! yeah Blender, I enjoy trailer building a lot!

Just can't seem to get any tractors built to tow them around...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 09-11-2010, 01:07 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 47,568
Posted By roadranger
Re: Oil Field Prim Mover KW 396

Paul - what did you use for wheels and tires on the tractor???
Couldn't find answer in post...
Forum: Body Shop Tech 09-11-2010, 12:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 45,629
Posted By roadranger
Re: Step by Step KH to Day Cab

Paul - question on the paint job...

Masking off for the 2 tone, I see you're using blue tape (probably low stick) to cover the majority of the base paint.

BUT what is that yellow tape you use...
Forum: Electronics tech 09-10-2010, 11:39 PM
Replies: 86
Sticky: All About LED's
Views: 108,868
Posted By roadranger
Re: All About LED's

IDontKnow, you also gotta tell us where you got the LED's, and especially where to get the chrome bezels. I can only find black bezels...
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