Shane's 6x6 Trials Truck Build

[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by Tommy R

I was going to ask about an exo-cage. What kind of tubing do you have planned? I'm sure that'll really help protect that body!

Probably just the 1/4" solid rod. Same stuff i made the front bumper and rear side bars out of. The truck is about 7-8lbs now. I figure to add about 1-2lbs of solid rod for the front cage and rear bed/cab. I am not really worried about the additional weight. I don't think it will be that bad. I will need to add a little stiffer springs up front soon.

Or could 1/4" brake line do it? To save some weight. Do they even make it in that size. I am using a 90amp wire welder for my welds. And can I wire weld the hollow brake line?, I am thinking no.

[ROLANDROCKSHOP]

an idea to think about..

ive been doing alot with the dingo cages,cutting and shortening them..
when i get my 8x8 ill be doing a cage out of it.

does it really need those hd servos to steer?

[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by rubiredunlmtd

does it really need those hd servos to steer?

Yes, I believe so. I had two Hitec 645MG's and they wouldn't hold straight on turning climbs. That was before I added any metal or the cab. I figure when i get done it will be in the 9-10lbs range. The two 7955TG's seem to be plenty right now.

[Szczerba]

New bed area idea? Whadda y'all think? Opinions? It's the top of the Bruder garbage truck. It would really save me some time on fabbing up a bed area.

I can't decide right now. I would probably narrow up the bed rails to match the cargo/bed area and work the exo-cage into it as well.

Couple pictures from Ark/La/Miss comp this weekend. Short uphill climb video to come in the near future.

[ROLANDROCKSHOP]

SHANE THAT LOOKS AWESOME!!

cant wait to see it in person..

ive been watching trials videos all weekend..

[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by rubiredunlmtd

SHANE THAT LOOKS AWESOME!!

cant wait to see it in person..

ive been watching trials videos all weekend..

Thanks. I put my comp rig (5.1lbs), crawler bag (10lbs) and a chair on top of it at once and it didn't phase it! It's a hauling beast. No picture to show it though.

Ashton got a little video of it making a uphill climb. I'll post it once he edits it.


A little out of orderd but here are some pictures from last friday. Little shake down run before heading to MS for the Ark/La/Miss comp.

[rocresq]

that thing looks like a tank nice work

[helhedded]

When you start getting those commercial offers,TV spots and full page ads remember the little people.

[Szczerba]

wicked!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the video! That track is jammin' too.

Bayou Point Hill is cool little climb. Didn't think it would do it, esp. in the rain/wet conditions.

I am contemplating a front bumper redo. And the bed area, i kinda like the garbage truck bed look..

[Szczerba]

Rebuilt the front end. Moved it up about 1/2" Cut off the headlight area on the cab.
This bumper/slider is 15oz! Yes, that is crappy welding. Had to stiffen up the front shocks.
Pictures with red wrench show bottomed out and full droop front end.

And a proportional diesel sound generator is in the mail. Thanks for the tip Sacco.

[Tuffguy]

p.s. you are making us look bad..................that is all I have to say

[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by Tuffguy

p.s. you are making us look bad..................that is all I have to say

Thanks.

Front bumper/skid was loosely based on the first picture.

Second picture will be the rough idea for the cage. Just gotta think of a way to hinge it on the front so the cage will lift forward and I can get to the cab (edit, i just did).

Lights will probably be in the same location as the picture.

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[ROLANDROCKSHOP]

nice!
love the front skid plate..

checkout this video..huge amount of smoke..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ3zsZr8ld0

[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by rubiredunlmtd

nice!
love the front skid plate..

checkout this video..huge amount of smoke..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ3zsZr8ld0

This... http://www.technobotsonline.com/dies...simulator.html will be here in a few days, if not tomorrow. I probably won't go the smoking route, as of now.
The sound generator is adjustable 3cy - 6cy diesel output!

[microgoat]

That's a beeftastic skid plate I think you'll like the sound unit, a couple of guys here are running them. Speaker-box design/volume makes a big difference in the sound.

[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by microgoat

That's a beeftastic skid plate I think you'll like the sound unit, a couple of guys here are running them. Speaker-box design/volume makes a big difference in the sound.

The skid/bumper is not pretty but it will work fine.

Tips or tricks? Or link? on the diesel generator.

I will probably be going with the bed configuration I have pictured above. So, there should be plenty of room to get it all in there and extra space.
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[Szczerba]

Dominated...

On another note. I got the Technobots Diesel sound generator up and running this past weekend. Now just looking for the right speaker to make it sound right.

[Szczerba]

More weight up front on the "VCR on wheels" (quoting Fishmaxx).
Got some 1/4" ID 1/2" spacers, welded a 1/2" piece of 1/4" rod to the vertical cab rod. Instant hinge. Cab will mount to frame. Cut a 1" section out of the front bumper.

[BigSki]

looking good! I got your last PM, if you hold on to those I'd appreciate it, it still might be a week or two before I can get them. I have a basic 8x8 articulated chassis designed, I just have to get me arse into gear and start gathering parts.