Johnny's Grand Hauler

[Berman]

Originally Posted by Prodrvr2006

Sounds good brother! I'm also still toying with the idea of using all scale hex bolts where possible...not digging these phillips screws.

That's because they are not Philips, Tamiya use JIS hardware. Buy a $5 Tamiya screwdriver.

3mm screws use #74006
2mm screws use #74007

Or you can buy one of their little 8pc kits #74023

[Prodrvr2006]

Originally Posted by Berman

That's because they are not Philips, Tamiya use JIS hardware. Buy a $5 Tamiya screwdriver.

3mm screws use #74006
2mm screws use #74007

Or you can buy one of their little 8pc kits #74023

I have JIS screwdrivers, but I also have about 11 parts boxes full of hex head stainless screws which I used on this kit.

[Izzy]

Kool info on the phillips style.
Q - are the other manufacturers using the tamiya sorry standard?
- Don the integy tool kits comply with this new version?


Awesome on the screw upgrade. Micro fasteners and places like them can get you a tual hex bolts too - I have yet to invest that amount of $$.

[NORM]

[Prodrvr2006]

Originally Posted by NORM

I'm waiting until it's done to post some pics. Who wants to see the same boring build pics...I'm really not doing anything special. However, I would like to attempt a very nice paint job when the time comes.

[Izzy]

About same here Prodrvr2006

[SnoLuvr]

I installed the 4 bump stops and my tires are rubbing the fenders slightly has anyone else encountered this?

Joe

[Izzy]

Did you install the o rings in the shocks?

[SnoLuvr]

Originally Posted by Izzy

Did you install the o rings in the shocks?

Yes, I did. The fenders are rubbing at the outer edge of them. They are not bottoming out on the under side.

[Prodrvr2006]

I don't think I'll be installing the lights in this...I'll just keep the sound module in it.

[SnoLuvr]

Originally Posted by Prodrvr2006

I don't think I'll be installing the lights in this...I'll just keep the sound module in it.

Prodrvr2006, I think he was responding to me. I goofed up by posting my issue in your thread. My apologies.

I am hoping that one of the admin folks sees this post and can move mine.

Joe

[Prodrvr2006]

Originally Posted by SnoLuvr

Prodrvr2006, I think he was responding to me. I goofed up by posting my issue in your thread. My apologies.

I am hoping that one of the admin folks sees this post and can move mine.

Joe

Yes I know

[Prodrvr2006]

Ok I'll throw up a pic...

[NORM]

Love those side walls

[NickelPlate]

Nice! Looks like you'll soon have a running chassis. Where'd you get the Michelin logos? I thought I saw those for sale somewhere but can't remember. Oh and of course the Hobbico Builder's Mat! The mark of the professional

[Prodrvr2006]

Originally Posted by NickelPlate

Nice! Looks like you'll soon have a running chassis. Where'd you get the Michelin logos? I thought I saw those for sale somewhere but can't remember. Oh and of course the Hobbico Builder's Mat! The mark of the professional

Thanks! The tire decals are on ebay. There's those and someone else has goodyear decals. And you gotta have a hobbico mat!

[Prodrvr2006]

It's all painted up now. I'll do all the decals next weekend and hopefully the last drive shaft and some custom wire harnesses show up during the week so I can get this thing driving!

[Prodrvr2006]

Ok it's done. Just waiting on some electronics to show up.

[NickelPlate]

Nice!

[TRUCKMAKER]

Sharp truck!