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fr8cture · 12-22-2013, 01:35 AM

Is that 3 chassis?

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fordsuperduty · 12-22-2013, 07:41 AM

Harley this is awesome I cant wait to see how this turns out. What body is that Chassis in The back designed for the cab looks set back for a rat rod body or similar.

paleblue46 · 12-22-2013, 08:27 AM

Very cool build Harley.
Any idea where that King Sling body came from ?

Harley · 12-22-2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by fr8cture

Is that 3 chassis?

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Yup, Howard and I knocked 3 out yesterday. It was a long freaking day.

Harley · 12-22-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by fordsuperduty

Harley this is awesome I cant wait to see how this turns out. What body is that Chassis in The back designed for the cab looks set back for a rat rod body or similar.

It is for the rat rod body. That one is Howards. You can see it here on the left.

Harley · 12-22-2013, 10:29 AM

Before starting construction I calculated all the quantities out with the CAD model.

I estimated 24.5' of rod in each chassis and 2.5 lbs.

Last night before Howard took them all with him we weighed them.

Exactly 40.00 ounces for mine, 39.95 ounces for Squirrelod, and 40.25 for Howards. Total rod usage was 80'.

CAD model was spot on!

Harley · 12-22-2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by paleblue46

Very cool build Harley.
Any idea where that King Sling body came from ?

Nope

BigBaller · 12-22-2013, 11:42 AM

Oh boy, I can't wait for this to ship.

I cheated and went Traxxas VXL 4x4 stampede. And installed Imex Red Rocks, VP Method wheels, .600 hubs, Grave Digger body. 3s power, independent suspension. Flies on snow.

fr8cture · 12-22-2013, 11:44 AM

Oh man, I want one. lol

Harley · 12-22-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBaller

Oh boy, I can't wait for this to ship.

I cheated and went Traxxas VXL 4x4 stampede. And installed Imex Red Rocks, VP Method wheels, .600 hubs, Grave Digger body. 3s power, independent suspension. Flies on snow.

I'll be running a T8 and 150 amp Trackstar on 4s

I want to get out of the mud as fast as possible!

TrilloThrillo110 · 12-22-2013, 03:49 PM

When Harley's is done you two should race.

fordsuperduty · 12-22-2013, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harley

Before starting construction I calculated all the quantities out with the CAD model. I estimated 24.5' of rod in each chassis and 2.5 lbs. Last night before Howard took them all with him we weighed them. Exactly 40.00 ounces for mine, 39.95 ounces for Squirrelod, and 40.25 for Howards. Total rod usage was 80'. CAD model was spot on!

That's pretty good for 3 compete chassis's total weight should be around 7.5-8 ish rtr if I did my figures right. Killer builds for sure can't wait to see how these go.

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Harley · 12-22-2013, 11:02 PM

Here's the first video, for those that want the cliff notes of the build so far

HyperMark · 12-22-2013, 11:37 PM

Sweet, nice work.
Subbed to your Youtube channel.
Thanks for sharing.

M1tch · 12-23-2013, 02:17 AM

Nice build! I'm wondering why you are running an Axial style trans in the truck. I guess it depends on the kV of the motor, but will you get enough wheel speed with the reduction of the trans? I run a 1900kv 1/8 motor in my Foff truck with an 1/8 style transmission, 20T pinion and 44Tspur. Plenty of wheel speed on 3s and crazy on 4s.

Harley · 12-23-2013, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by M1tch

Nice build! I'm wondering why you are running an Axial style trans in the truck. I guess it depends on the kV of the motor, but will you get enough wheel speed with the reduction of the trans? I run a 1900kv 1/8 motor in my Foff truck with an 1/8 style transmission, 20T pinion and 44Tspur. Plenty of wheel speed on 3s and crazy on 4s.

Gearing can be adjusted of course but the other big difference will be the fact that the rollout number on a 5.75" tire is much larger than what you'll have on a paddle tire. That affects the gearing needs as well. The amount of wheelspeed needed for this truck vs a FOFF truck is probably not the same either. I think the reduction will be a good thing for a mud truck as well, it should keep the motor temperatures in a more reasonable range.

M1tch · 12-23-2013, 08:48 AM

Ah yeah, I forgot the wheel size would be different. Would be good to see it on some paddle tires though.

Harley · 12-23-2013, 10:20 PM

Howard took all 3 of the frames with him when he left the other day. He wanted to take them and bronze all the joints to fill them. This was much faster than finish welding everything with the TIG. After that he bead blasted them and smoothed everything out. The finished product is amazing!

Manning · 12-24-2013, 11:57 AM

The gnome appears to be impressed with the work.

Harley · 12-24-2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Manning

The gnome appears to be impressed with the work.

The roaming gnome just got a faster mode of transportation.

12-22-2013, 07:41 AM	#42
fordsuperduty Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bedford Ky Posts: 721	Re: Harley's Mega Truck Harley this is awesome I cant wait to see how this turns out. What body is that Chassis in The back designed for the cab looks set back for a rat rod body or similar.

12-22-2013, 08:27 AM	#43
paleblue46 Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NORTH SYRACUSE N.Y. Posts: 828	Re: Harley's Mega Truck Very cool build Harley. Any idea where that King Sling body came from ?

12-22-2013, 10:29 AM	#46
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	Re: Harley's Mega Truck Before starting construction I calculated all the quantities out with the CAD model. I estimated 24.5' of rod in each chassis and 2.5 lbs. Last night before Howard took them all with him we weighed them. Exactly 40.00 ounces for mine, 39.95 ounces for Squirrelod, and 40.25 for Howards. Total rod usage was 80'. CAD model was spot on!

12-22-2013, 11:42 AM	#48
BigBaller Donkey Punch Champion! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 4,660	Re: Harley's Mega Truck Oh boy, I can't wait for this to ship. I cheated and went Traxxas VXL 4x4 stampede. And installed Imex Red Rocks, VP Method wheels, .600 hubs, Grave Digger body. 3s power, independent suspension. Flies on snow.

12-22-2013, 11:44 AM	#49
fr8cture I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 5,202	Re: Harley's Mega Truck Oh man, I want one. lol

12-22-2013, 01:35 AM	#41
fr8cture I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 5,202	Is that 3 chassis? Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk

12-22-2013, 03:49 PM	#51
TrilloThrillo110 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Zealand Posts: 342	Re: Harley's Mega Truck When Harley's is done you two should race.

12-22-2013, 11:02 PM	#53
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	Re: Harley's Mega Truck Here's the first video, for those that want the cliff notes of the build so far

12-22-2013, 11:37 PM	#54
HyperMark Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth, Western Australia, 6108 Posts: 214	Re: Harley's Mega Truck Sweet, nice work. Subbed to your Youtube channel. Thanks for sharing.

12-23-2013, 02:17 AM	#55
M1tch RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: England Posts: 1,603	Re: Harley's Mega Truck Nice build! I'm wondering why you are running an Axial style trans in the truck. I guess it depends on the kV of the motor, but will you get enough wheel speed with the reduction of the trans? I run a 1900kv 1/8 motor in my Foff truck with an 1/8 style transmission, 20T pinion and 44Tspur. Plenty of wheel speed on 3s and crazy on 4s.

12-23-2013, 08:48 AM	#57
M1tch RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: England Posts: 1,603	Re: Harley's Mega Truck Ah yeah, I forgot the wheel size would be different. Would be good to see it on some paddle tires though.

12-23-2013, 10:20 PM	#58
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	Re: Harley's Mega Truck Howard took all 3 of the frames with him when he left the other day. He wanted to take them and bronze all the joints to fill them. This was much faster than finish welding everything with the TIG. After that he bead blasted them and smoothed everything out. The finished product is amazing! Attached Images

12-24-2013, 11:57 AM	#59
Manning RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lowell, Arkansas Posts: 1,307	Re: Harley's Mega Truck The gnome appears to be impressed with the work.

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