i finally get to join the king hauler club!

[Goose19]

Originally Posted by hippy

now the only problem i have is that the fenders don't fit under the trailer so time for a remake!

Originally Posted by straightpipejakebrake

Looking good! A few guys that I have spoke with had their 5th wheel raised...on the 1:1 trucks. Dont see why it wouldnt work on 1/14...

its funny this came up, i did some work on mine tonight and i had to raise my 5th wheel too!

i just put apiece of .080 (i think) between the plate and the bed.

a raised 5th wheel is very common on flatbed trucks and heavy haul, i know alot of east multi axle trailers require it.

Nice build btw! like the black pipes!

[hippy]

Thank you

[SWAGGER]

Your lights are SICK!! Yet another thing I have not seen before, love that. This truck is looking great. Sorry to hear about your 1:1 Pete, but glad you got it sorted out. Best of luck with the new power plant.

[hippy]

thank you. so far so good with the new motor, had it programmed so we will see on the next run. if it is any where near the fuel mileage i had with the last one i'll be happy. but then again i did put 3/4 million miles before she let go.

[hippy]

thank you. ya there are a few raised fifth wheels in the west too. just not too keen on the look.

[hippy]

So re made the fenders. Passenger side done.





Working on drivers side now,

[dabears]

now those are different and looking pretty cool!!! cant wait to see those in color!

[hippy]

ok so here is the look of the drivers side. not done yet, miss-placed my hinges. but you get the idea!

[SWAGGER]

Whoa! There you go again with some unique ideas. Looks bad a$$, very cool!

[hippy]

thanks guys! just wish i could remember what i did with those mini airplane hinges i have here.

[gun]

Nice job Shaun! The red and black paint looks good together are you going to hinge the hood even if you don't I think your truck is cool anyways !!!

[hippy]

thank you very much! i thought about opening the hood, but... lol

[dabears]

Did you find your hinges yet?? i cant wait to see more on it

[hippy]

lol, nope not yet. they are in this mess somewhere.

[dabears]

lol i have that same prob..... if you look at the pics of my build you'll see the bench go from completly clean and organized to distroyed and in dismay overnight..... thats usually when i cant find stuff haha

[hippy]

lol, TRUTH!

[Dreamweaver]

Looking good Shaun

[hippy]

Thank you. This has been one of the most enjoyable rc builds I have done in years.

[hippy]

out for a test run with the new fenders:

[glorydays24]

Those fenders are OFF THE CHAIN!!! And I like you vid.

Big John