Project TOP GUN..

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Well been hiding a little but still been building just been short on time for posting so here is one of 4 projects going right now the other will be posted soon as I can. But here is a rig I am building for a very close friend of mine he and I have done many deals and he came to me with a distance vision and wanted me to fill in the blanks so here we go..

Now I am also going to be doing the next 4 builds to showcase some of the great custom parts that independent custom parts builders are building out there and show off there great work I am going to try to use as many of them as I can might not use them all but most of them..

I started with the best base you can start with and that is Freddy's Frame Rails. These things are so perfect I could not ask for anymore..


Then I tapered the end of the rails..


Next 3 of Freddy's CNC milled frame Cross Members. Now I bought the undrilled ones and I went with one hole in the center instead of 2.


So the CCE freight dropped off a pallet of suspension Dream Weaver Custom Parts. Got enuff shocks for 3 twin screw trucks and 2 sets of front break boosters and I have more on order..These are great scale hand built shocks out of brass you have to see them in your hands..




Ok so time to build the front. I went with Mier alum Steering Blocks up front with the Dream Weaver Shocks and Break Boosters.




I'll get a picks of the boosters mounted Monday night.

Here are the rear shocks mounted..And if you look close you will see I have added a extra short leaf to the top of the stack. This rig is going to be a working show baby


On to the drive line. I made up a nice little drive shaft to replace that crappy little dog bone that comes with the truck kits..



Now since on a real truck you are not allowed to have a drive shaft longer than 60" this truck will need 2 drive shafts so I built some longer scale shafts instead of cobbling stock ones together. So here is the rear one built and installed with a Mier alum hanger bearing.



So that is where I am tonight Ill post more tomorrow night.

[AZLIGHTNING]

Great Start can't wait to see more!

[skl1cent]

hmmm lookn nice so far man, sometime tells me this is gonna b some type of cabover hehehe cant wait to see what she'll b

[russisloud]

i'm liking the truck name, sounds like this is going to be a great build up

[RAIDERS]

lookin good paul!!!

[Dreamweaver]

Looking good Paul. Thanks for the kind words on the shocks.

I also notice that you changed the nuts on the rear leaf pivot.. Did it give you more movement as it did me?

[CORVETTEJOEY]

i love your builds paul!!!!
joey

[FreddyGearDrive]

About time! Looks like your off to a good start,you know it's gunna be a good build when you start with such nice parts!
Keep it comin Bro!
FGD

[SmallHaul]

Nice start Paul!

[Stuff]

lol Top Gun eh? so will it have wings?

[hawgfanman]

Very cool. Where can you buy that carrier bearing?

[skl1cent]

we want more paul COME OUNNNN!! LOLL bet this is gonna be awesome

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Hey Thanks alot guys for all the great comments.. Had to work late tonight so just got home but should be home early tomarrow night. The hanger bearing I get them off Mier's ebay web sight and Silivo clam down your going to blow up..LOL Ill get you more to see..

[heavy_duty]

Looks great Paul.I am with Silvio,I wonder what cab is going on this puppy(lol)
I always learn something from each of your builds.Keep up the great work.

Ed

[russisloud]

[Stylin n profilin]

Looking great Paul...Lets see more......Bring it!!

http://youtu.be/V8rZWw9HE7o

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Stop busting my stones I am getting stressed out!!

[russisloud]

where are you hiding paul?

[Cossett]

Hey Paul I'm starting to get withdrawal symptoms already even the same pic's but taken differently will do LOL

Cheers Tracy

[Tamiya Cowboy]

LOL. I am sorry guys been a crazy work week and are internet has been down since wed this week should have it fixed today they said. I just got a vital parts shipment from The Bone Yard yesterday so ill be back at it tonight and ill post picks if I have the net cause this Blackberry won't cut it.