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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-20-2021, 04:20 PM
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Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Thanks! Yeah, I spent some time tweaking it with a hair dryer. It's way better, but still needs work. I was completely unsuccessful getting a reply from King Kong RC, but fortunately Asia Tees...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-20-2021, 03:49 PM
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Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

It looks that way, but I think the spacing is different. But I plan to use that location for brake lights anyway. :)
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-20-2021, 12:33 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

I found a problem with the rear suspension tonight. You see, the primary leaf spring pack is relatively soft, but once the overload springs make contact with the perches on the frame the suspension...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-19-2021, 06:44 PM
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Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

New rear wheels showed up today. Turned out they're machined aluminum, as opposed to the stamped steel wheels that came with the kit. The long hub is also integrated so it's good I don't need to...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-18-2021, 05:44 PM
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Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Been out of town for a few weeks with the new job, but when I returned I decided to move forward with making this thing a 4x4. I mean.....it was inevitable, I guess. LOL Anyway, since I pulled the...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-02-2021, 06:46 PM
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Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Thanks!

Body work is nearly done. I need to get some fill primer before final sanding, but I'm pleased so far....
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-02-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Have been working on the Zil a bit and doing some bodywork. These light holes annoy me so they're going away. They also don't fit with my eventual plan for this truck. So......
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 04-27-2021, 05:06 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Uh oh, I wonder if the King Kong police will be after me for sharing my progress pics?? LOL!

I've considered the patina look, but kinda want to do my rendition of a restoration this time. It'll...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 04-26-2021, 12:41 PM
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Posted By Tommy R
Re: Zil 130 Thing

Yeah, it does look a bit big, but I think it's close enough so it won't look too out of place next to Tamiya rigs. That's my hope anyway!

I've got some build updates to share...

I got the 80t...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 04-23-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,651
Posted By Tommy R
From a Zil 130 to 1956 International S-120

Hey y'all,

I've been wanting a King Kong RC ZL-130 for quite some time. The detail looks amazing and it looks like it could be a fun rig that looks like it may fit proportionally with 1/14...
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