My first semi build thread

[Just_Build_It]

Originally Posted by Cossett

Love that video
What is the camera your using to take the video on and have you got a pic of it ?

Cheers Tracy

Thanks, the video was taken with a GoPro Hero 3. What are you referring to as for a picture?

[Just_Build_It]

I was having trouble uploading pictures from my phone to photobucket and finally got it all worked out.

[Just_Build_It]

Decided to lock one of the differentials, it helped a small bit but I wasn't completely satisfied. So I locked both and that helped a little also. Since this rig sits so low, it gets hung up often while driving in the dirt or on grass. Seems that it's a little too lightweight to gain traction. I suppose some new rubber would help in the traction department but I don't plan on much off-road driving until I get a dump trailer and then I'll see about powering the front axle.

[darth_spirou]

nice rig man !!

[Just_Build_It]

Originally Posted by darth_spirou

nice rig man !!

Thanks!

[tc1cat]

Nice looking truck. Most of the tractors are bad about traction until you get a load on them. Just like the real thing. Put some BB's in the rear tires to add weight to get better traction.

[Just_Build_It]

Originally Posted by tc1cat

Nice looking truck. Most of the tractors are bad about traction until you get a load on them. Just like the real thing. Put some BB's in the rear tires to add weight to get better traction.

Thanks! I've thought about doing the bb thing, its a simple solution until I start adding more aluminum upgrades and the weight starts adding up. The rear of the truck is tricky with just swapping the wheels and axles, its not much for a considerable weight difference bobtail. An unpowered front axle doesn't help either whether how much traction the drive wheels have(in dirt).

[Just_Build_It]

Installed a 3;1 GRU onto the motor. I had to raise the transmission and then lower the servos so that they would clear . still have to finish rerouting wires and creating a new floor.

[Just_Build_It]

I may not be a metal fabricator but I know my way around wood. Started to make a flat deck trailer out of scraps I had laying around in my "shop". I do plan on using some aluminum for the edges though.

This is a pretty layout picture of the deck boards. Veneer strips are going to be sanded and a coat of white wash stain and a sealer. I'm going to do some testing before anything is final.

[Just_Build_It]

Not too shabby for some scrap wood and liquid nails. The trailer is coming together. Now I need some wheels and axles. The wheels in the picture are from my truck.

[Just_Build_It]

There's nothing I can't do with a table saw and nail gun! Been working out the kinks an new designs making it pretty. I'm just waiting for axles and wheels then I can begin loading it up.



The next trailer I building will be aluminum.

[Just_Build_It]

I started another trailer build once I finished my flatbed. I thought maybe it's time for a box. It is about 80℅ complete. I got the top marker lights in place so I'm going to add the lower marker and taillights soon once I get the rear doors on and working.

[frizzen]

Cool trailers!
Its nice to see some that aren't the kits, or cnc aluminum

[Just_Build_It]

Originally Posted by frizzen

Cool trailers!
Its nice to see some that aren't the kits, or cnc aluminum

Thanks! I really like them and with a syrene sheet you really can't tell its structure is wood.

Finally got a new RadioLink AT9 radio. Still trying to learn my way around it and all of its functions. For the price this radio is excellent and does everything that I need it to do.

[Just_Build_It]

Thought I would share an update on my truck. This is a recent video of some new functions on my rig. Nothing to special but you can see my fifth wheel hook stealth operation with braided steel wire.

https://youtu.be/pxxRoEUZ0aQ

[TRUCKMAKER]

You need to set the video to public its currently private and know one will be able to see it.

[Just_Build_It]

Originally Posted by TRUCKMAKER

You need to set the video to public its currently private and know one will be able to see it.

Thanks, I uploaded from my phone and didn't see any option to make it public but I'll get it fixed.

[Just_Build_It]

Almost done with building the box trailer and only needs some lights on the bottom and rear lights, wheels, doors, and trim which is in the mail. This is the first time that this trailer has been hooked up for a test haul.

[Just_Build_It]

Update with lights on

[up9018]

Very nice, lights are always cool.

Chris