C1 34' Ford flatbed dually

[JHTreyIII]

The weight of the beef tubes on the springs? What you talkin' 'bout Willis? The weight is below the springs. I don't follow. Don't you have Chino Military Wrap's on this rig? I wouldn't worry about it.

[doublej]

A heavier axle means more more mass moving when the springs start to wrap. Making axle wrap harder to control.
That what your talking about Johnny?

[johnnyh66]

I mean the weight sucka's!

I know what your saying Trey & doublej and thought about that when I was wording my post.

My springs are taking a beating. The soft aluminum mounts I made are absorbing some of it but this thing just keeps getting heavier.

Anyway, I started on an interior to showcase the seats Trey made me.
I can fit all the electronics under the hood which leaves room for a full interior... I meant to do that originally but seem to have forgotten

[doublej]

I think alittle heavier is better on most smaller scale rigs. As long as the weight is down low it seems to help better than a light rig.

[johnnyh66]

yeah, the rest of my rigs are running Beef Tubes and weighted wheels.
I just don't know how much these springs can handle... But I'll have fun finding out!

[JHTreyIII]

Sweet seats! They got a little rusty, eh? (I'm being told that's Canadian for "huh")

Edit: Did you try to make some trac bars yet?

[johnnyh66]

Originally Posted by JHTreyIII

Sweet seats! They got a little rusty, eh? (I'm being told that's Canadian for "huh")

Edit: Did you try to make some trac bars yet?

No, they are still beyond my abilities... I hope to go over to Zero's house at some point so he can help me but I don't know if that's going to happen.
I did get a TLT linkage to use for it though.

I made a quick front bumper. The rear will be similar. I need a thicker material than this diamond plate aluminum though... it's really pliable.

[johnnyh66]

just picked up an Old Monty figure from McFarline Toys.

[johnnyh66]

Rebuilt the front axle tonight.
Beef Tubes
GripFab Spool
OD gears
and removed the servo mount post.

I gotta say I am amazed all the electronics, Dinky GR7 & big puller motor, 2 lipos and an interior fit under this body!

[johnnyh66]

the Ford is now Class 1 legal!
I added spacers to the fender mounts and it's good to go.

[Die-Laughing]

Nice!

do you have a C1 ticket for ECSC?

[johnnyh66]

Yes sir.
I didn't get one when they went on sale because I didn't have a rig...
and I regretted it.

I picked one up second hand a few weeks ago... I'm all in baby!

[doublej]

That bent dash to seat mount is a slick and simple setup - Me likely!

[johnnyh66]

thanks!

This stuff is pretty easy to work with. I made inner fender/sliders.
This should help protect my body and increase performance. I was getting hung up a lot and then the body would come loose.

[johnnyh66]

The rear panel is installed. It fits pretty good.

[johnnyh66]

Monty showed up today. I had to lower my seats some, he's a little taller than I thought... kinda heavy too.

[johnnyh66]

got the steering wheel installed.

[johnnyh66]

velcroed on a spare tire.
I was going to mount it bit it's in the way of the body sliding on and off.

[johnnyh66]

I'm unsure about the airhorns... I might just servo tape them for the time being.

[johnnyh66]

this is where the horns should sit.
I just servo taped them in there for now...

I added the license plate.
I'd like to recut the front bumper at some point.