Ar60 6x6 wood hauler Was too excited to start building that I forgot to start a thread so I'll catch you guys up to date. I started with an special edition extended Exile RC proscaler frame and 3 sets of ar60s. I wanted to do something a little different so I mocked up a cantilever system for the rear end and spend a lot of time getting the pinion angle and link lengths right. I could document everything I've done so far but it would take all night, I'll let the photos do the talking. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...8328eac780.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...5f0b93f67b.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...7a339d9cf7.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...ba1d04adba.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...6345fe44f6.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...7892f04436.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...17da5f2618.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...0b0c8173a7.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...185bd5db56.jpg |
Re: Ar60 6x6 wood hauler Wow that's a crazy suspension setup ! How does it works ? |
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https://goo.gl/photos/Wm9DfQNFxUmrYCrn9 Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...a917b4c4a6.jpg Got a good start on the dash tonight. It's not perfect but looking into the cab it will look close enough! http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...9471d4da1c.jpg Finished "seasoning" some more wood and glued it in place. Still need to harvest a bit more to fill it out to the stake sides. Hoping to get some sunshine this weekend so I can get started on the painting process. If not I guess I'll get some plastic sheeting and a respirator! Added some stain to the bed and I'm in the process of painting the cab. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...d35a4f0d96.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...7097c8fa62.jpg Started with a base coat of silver and sprinkled a bit of salt in the rusted area http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...b0fe66a2b7.jpg Next comes the copper coat and a bit more salt for good measure. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...35d8131a9f.jpg And here's where I'm at now, a coat of white. It's a little chilly outside and it has effected the paint more than expected so I've got a couple runs. I plan on doing some wet sanding anyways so this won't be an issue. Just have to wait until it cures so I can mask it off for the red coat. Well I've masked the body and hit it with a coat of red. Not sure how I did this before tamiya masking tape, that stuff is worth its weight in gold! http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...1a381d3744.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...1a3e3d6b66.jpg Can't wait to peel the tape!! |
Re: Ar60 6x6 wood hauler Such a great build! That chassis, the wood bed, the cab, all of it! |
Re: Ar60 6x6 wood hauler I'm in awe over those pieces of wood. I know that is silly... but dang they look real! |
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Re: Ar60 6x6 wood hauler Tape peeled yet??? |
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Before wet sanding http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...901d8ed9e5.jpg After wet sanding http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...d7a86fdb05.jpg Just rinsed it off and I'm eagerly waiting for it to dry so I can hit it with a final coat of flat clear. |
Re: Ar60 6x6 wood hauler I had the bright idea of not masking the inside of the windows for over spray so I spend a good half an hour with the wife's mail polish remover. I made up for that foolish mistake by applying the decals before the flat clear, gives a way more even finish to the truck. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...c81e654e76.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...c114bbc2d2.jpg |
Re: Ar60 6x6 wood hauler I'm looking forward to seeing this fantastic truck on the trail Patrick. I happen to have a full set of new KO2 tires if you are wanting to match the fronts. |
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Re: Ar60 6x6 wood hauler Here's some more progress. First off to stay within the theme of a bush truck I figured a bush fix was in order. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...0758e2d2f0.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...a4ce1429e6.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...177e6bd20a.jpg I used a servo grommit (I think that's what it's called?) So the antenna can easily be removed if need be. The log pile is finally done, its filled out as much as I want to go, just need to figure out how to attach it... http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...c0927bd7ee.jpg Also mounted the dash to the body. Since its so close to the bumper I decided to mount it to the body instead of the chassis to avoid battery change issues. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...7b51360d8d.jpg Tomorrow's project is headlight and turn signal buckets. |
Re: Ar60 6x6 wood hauler Clever idea with the hanger antenna! |
Re: Ar60 6x6 wood hauler Very interesting on the rear shock set up .Has it been tested and was wondering what the benefit of having the shocks like that... The reason i ask :ror: I'm building a 6x6 also and may change or try a cantilever set up..."thumbsup".. I like salt technique... |
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In my application there really isn't much of an advantage because my cantilevers are so long and at max compression they are almost the same height as shock towers would be. I mainly just wanted to try something different and if it doesn't work ill go back to the drawing board and try something different. The frame I'm using is extremely versatile and can accomodate almost anything you can think up. |
Re: Ar60 6x6 wood hauler Here's the first headlight bucket, still need to trim and paint it but I'm very happy about how it looks! http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...089804f083.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...d441645ed0.jpg |
Re: Ar60 6x6 wood hauler A little bit of paint and some shoegoo later. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...d241d13aff.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...bb8bf67f8c.jpg |
Re: Ar60 6x6 wood hauler It's f'n cold in the shop so I've been concentrating on some detail work that I can do in the living room. So far I've added a bench seat and also added some axial interior detail pieces that I had lying around. I had some foam lying around at work so I snagged it and cut the rough shape of a bench seat out with the help of a bread knife (worked surprisingly well) http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...be05711acf.jpg A while back I raided my mom's basement and found an old jacket and I've been using it for seat fabric ever since! Kinda suits the age of the truck. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...38b5edfc4b.jpg Here's how she's sitting now, once the shop warms up a bit I'll fire up the airbrush and get started on some interior paint. Now all I need is a driver..... http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...69ea3d31f1.jpg |
Re: Ar60 6x6 wood hauler Isn't great where you can utilize parts or stuff lying around the house.. I used aluminum window frames for my battery tray. I like hounds tooth seat cover...... |
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