Tonka Conversion

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I've had an affection for 50's a& 60's Tonka fire trucks since I discovered them, as a child. Although I never got one back then, I have finally filled that 55 year old void, with some eBay purchases.

Since discovering the world of RC trucking, I've had a desire to do a conversion of an aerial ladder truck. Everything I need to do seems pretty straightforward. The thing I'm struggling with are the axles.

These trucks are 1:16 scale and I need to find something with the proper width for front and rear. The only other obstacle is mounting the hard rubber tires to them.

If someone could get me started in the right direction, I would really appreciate it.

I would be using a truck similar to this one. the goal is not only to be able to drive it, but be able to raise and lower the ladder, extend, retract, and rotate it. for finishing touches, I would add lights, sound, and a rotating beacon