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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Mar 7, 2015 20:57:54 GMT -7
My entry this month for my next possible missed deadline. smiley-confused005 This build is sort of for my youngest son who builds pole barns and also hauls stuff and moves trailers/RV trailers for people. We were talking one evening in my model cave and decided this would be a cool real tow rig for his hauling business, so now I'm going to build one as a model. A pic of the kit I'm mutilating for this build and a simple mock up with the little bit of work I started. I'm working on the axles right now.   |
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Mar 7, 2015 23:04:29 GMT -7
Awesome Skip !! and you can do this Skip , I know you can just remember NO MISSED DEADLINES !!!! LoL you will get it  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2015 23:27:10 GMT -7
That will be very cool mate.
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Post by mike0157 on Mar 8, 2015 6:17:55 GMT -7
Very cool choice Skip can't wait to see what you come up with. popcorn-and-drink-smiley-emoticon
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2015 8:54:35 GMT -7
I like the plan so far, Skip.
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Mar 8, 2015 9:09:41 GMT -7
Thank you kind folks.
On my way out to the shop to do a timing belt on a friends car, then the plan is back into the model cave and get some work done on this later.
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Post by AK on Mar 8, 2015 16:06:16 GMT -7
GIT 'ER DONE Skip! The initial mock up looks GREAT!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2015 17:41:28 GMT -7
cool idea!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2015 18:05:22 GMT -7
I'm WATCHING......I'm WATCHING...... You have peaked my interest Skip..... smileyCA9464IN_zpsd9ee499f  Rick |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2015 19:59:12 GMT -7
you Sir have my attention popcorn-and-drink-smiley-emoticon fyi...i hear there's cookies just for finishing  |
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Post by jmccann630 on Mar 8, 2015 19:59:28 GMT -7
This should be cool! Cant wait to see what you do!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2015 2:28:36 GMT -7
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You definitely got my full attention Skippy!
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Post by Big D on Mar 9, 2015 13:46:20 GMT -7
I've been wanting to see one of these built. Good choice Skip.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2015 15:43:49 GMT -7
LOL Denny, yeah I think EVERYONE has been "picking on me" as I have something stupid. 5 of these kits going..... I too want to get at least 2 of them done in the near future, so Skip building this one will give me some inspiration to get going on those I have going on!
THANKS Skip! As I may actually get to working on my ole Stand-by. Doomz Day A100!!!!!! evil6
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Post by sharp on Mar 9, 2015 16:12:12 GMT -7
looks like a cool build Skip,can't wait to see more! popcorn-and-drink-smiley-emoticon
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Mar 9, 2015 18:47:19 GMT -7
Thanks guys. I like to keep people intrigued every now and then. Did Frank say there are cookies if I get it done in time? I think I am more than motivated now.  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2015 19:44:41 GMT -7
that's what i heard |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2015 16:11:48 GMT -7
Rabbit chasin a carrot huh Frank? Any updates Skippy? |
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Mar 18, 2015 20:48:42 GMT -7
I guess it's time for an update. It has been quite a few days since I showed any progress on this, so here we go. Looks like I may start getting paint on some stuff after tonight. Using the dually axle from a Revell '77 GMC wrecker, I needed to narrow the frame and rear inner fenders or widen the rear axle. I took the easy way out and widened the axle. Cut each axle tube and sleeved them. Here I already have one side done and pics show doing the other side.   Drilled out some 5/32' styrene tubing for sleeves.  Finished to the correct fit for what I'm doing. Not shown here ,but I also cut the springs off that were molded with the axle so I can use the springs of the A100 kit.  Also using the front axle from a Revell '77 GMC wrecker and converting it to a front drive axle for the 4x4 conversion. Removed the molded springs.   Using the front axle housing from an AMT '78 Ford 4x4 pickup to convert the '77 GMC axle. Seeing a possible need for more of the Ford axle I made a mold of it and cast one to modify. This way I also still have the original to build the Ford kit later.  The cast axle from my mold cut down for the GMC axle. I made a mold for the transfer case too. The transfer case is from an AMT '84 GMC 4x4 pickup.  DOH! DOH! DOH! I screwed that mold up getting in a hurry and forgot to use mold release when casting the second half. I did catch it in time though to save the one case I needed for this build. There was supposed to be three transfer cases in the mold. I'll retry making that mold again later.  Transfer case mounted to engine/transmission and everything mock fit to the frame. Drive shafts made and fit. The rear shaft I got lucky and a left over one from an AMT USA-1 monster truck kit was perfect as is. The front shaft was made with a shaft from the junk box, the front of the shaft I cut from the dually axle that was molded together, and a piece of aluminum tubing.  Now I'm working on getting the rear fenders mounted and fit to the body.  Got to knuckle down and keep working on this or NO COOKIES !!! Also I'll miss another deadline. Still need to decide on a body color too. I have a few days before I need to know that. |
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Mar 18, 2015 21:48:27 GMT -7
Looking good Skip , like all the work going on here very nice smileyCA9464IN_zpsd9ee499f
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2015 0:32:02 GMT -7
NICE work Skippy! That fab work on the axles looks GREAT!
Question, do you still have the front axle "pivot" to the stock A100 kit that came with it? I need 2 of them for another build, that I'm working on, PM me what ya might want for them!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2015 1:00:25 GMT -7
That is some nice work going on Skip, including molding parts as you need them, look forward to seeing this one FINISHED mate. |
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Mar 20, 2015 9:08:00 GMT -7
Serious detail here Skip-O
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2015 9:14:25 GMT -7
Very SLICK!!!! I am STILL watching!!!!!! popcorn-and-drink-smiley-emoticon
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2015 3:30:06 GMT -7
Skippy, gotta ask.....what ya using for the "extra" fender width over the rear dual wheels? I know thats off a truck bed, BUT what truck?  I have a plan for my recent A100, but NOTHING like this one, but semi-sort-of, close..... |
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Mar 21, 2015 23:12:46 GMT -7
Thanks guys. I'll get this one finished, just don't know if it will be by the deadline.  If I miss on this one I'm going to hold off on any more contests and go back and finish the 4 or 5 incomplete builds I have shelved before doing any more. |
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Mar 21, 2015 23:18:03 GMT -7
Skippy, gotta ask.....what ya using for the "extra" fender width over the rear dual wheels? I know thats off a truck bed, BUT what truck? I have a plan for my recent A100, but NOTHING like this one, but semi-sort-of, close..... The rear fenders are from a Revell '50 Ford pickup. Oh, I have the complete front axle with spindles and drag link that I won't be using. That would give you a complete steerable axle. I've been a little busy this week, I'll PM you in a while. We'll work something out. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2015 0:59:47 GMT -7
Skippy, gotta ask.....what ya using for the "extra" fender width over the rear dual wheels? I know thats off a truck bed, BUT what truck? I have a plan for my recent A100, but NOTHING like this one, but semi-sort-of, close..... The rear fenders are from a Revell '50 Ford pickup. Oh, I have the complete front axle with spindles and drag link that I won't be using. That would give you a complete steerable axle. I've been a little busy this week, I'll PM you in a while. We'll work something out. Sounds good Skip! I look forward to hear from ya! |
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Post by nyratrod on Mar 22, 2015 4:51:12 GMT -7
Lookin' great Skip. I like all the modifications. Sweeeeeeet !!!
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