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03-28-2016, 08:07 PM | #41 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In the Sticks in the Ozarks
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| Re: F-100 Boat Puller... the "Grave-Robber" |
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03-28-2016, 09:54 PM | #42 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: in a tree home atop a redwood tree on the corner of yonder and timbuktoo
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| Re: F-100 Boat Puller... the "Grave-Robber"
That wheelie bar turned out great along with the rest of this truck. Nice job. What brazing rod did you use?
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03-29-2016, 08:29 AM | #43 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In the Sticks in the Ozarks
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| Re: F-100 Boat Puller... the "Grave-Robber" Thank You It's a mild-steel rod that seems to be copper-plated. I think that helps with soldering. I got it from the local farm/hardware store. It was about 1/3 the cost of brass rod, and I thought it might be stronger. I haven't test-run it yet, but it seems to be working well so far. |
03-29-2016, 08:30 AM | #44 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: "Crawling Heaven"
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| Re: F-100 Boat Puller... the "Grave-Robber"
Where's the updates? I still wanna seen you drag race with the boat... __________________________ 1.9 Ibex tuber - The Merica ibex. R.I.P Dave Mirra |
03-29-2016, 06:52 PM | #45 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In the Sticks in the Ozarks
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| Re: F-100 Boat Puller... the "Grave-Robber"
[QUOTE=Bmxreeves;5476161]Where's the updates? I still wanna seen you drag race with the boat... Hey, I said up front that I'm slow. Didn't get a lot done on her today, had other chores. But I did get some clear shot on the body-fix, and silver on the 'bars. Then after cutting about 15 pieces , I had some "tires" cut from silicone hose. Latest mock-up, I think they look like scale "urethane" wheelie-wheels. Oh, and no draggin' with the boat yet ... but I did get a pair of 3S ordered too, so now I'll have some lipo "NOS" to try in both rigs. |
03-29-2016, 08:24 PM | #46 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: "Crawling Heaven"
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| Re: F-100 Boat Puller... the "Grave-Robber"
Ohhh here is where it gets interesting! __________________________ 1.9 Ibex tuber - The Merica ibex. R.I.P Dave Mirra |
03-30-2016, 07:49 AM | #47 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Petaluma, Ca
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| Re: F-100 Boat Puller... the "Grave-Robber"
The wheelie bars look the part. Truck came out good for a recreation. Will be a good addition as a puller for that awesome boat you built. What is next to come for your creative mind?
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03-30-2016, 09:12 AM | #48 | |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In the Sticks in the Ozarks
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| Re: F-100 Boat Puller... the "Grave-Robber"
[QUOTE=Bmxreeves;5476581]Ohhh here is where it gets interesting! Aww, c'mon now, it'll just get MORE interesting. Quote:
As for what's next ... hmmm. As a card-carrying member of the Lunatic Fringe, (everybody got their dues paid up? ) I'm just waiting for the next inspiration. | |
03-30-2016, 09:15 AM | #49 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: "Crawling Heaven"
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| Re: F-100 Boat Puller... the "Grave-Robber"
I don't pay dues... Now im just waiting for a video (wink wink) __________________________ 1.9 Ibex tuber - The Merica ibex. R.I.P Dave Mirra |
03-30-2016, 04:00 PM | #50 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: toronto
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| Re: F-100 Boat Puller... the "Grave-Robber"
nice! how high does the nose go up when it wheelies?
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03-30-2016, 06:11 PM | #51 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In the Sticks in the Ozarks
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| Re: F-100 Boat Puller... the "Grave-Robber"
[QUOTE=Bmxreeves;5476854]I don't pay dues... Now im just waiting for a video (wink wink) I may already have some embarrassing videos online. I don't need to add more. Have faith, I wanna make sure there's something worth watching first. Thanks , I don't have the wheelie-bars mounted yet (had to work this afternoon) so right now it will scrape the tail-end, trying to flip. I'm looking to get it to carry the front wheels about 1-in. to 1.5-in. off the ground. The wheelie's will be adjustable by about 1/2 in. or so. |
04-02-2016, 11:18 AM | #52 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In the Sticks in the Ozarks
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| Re: F-100 Boat Puller... the "Grave-Robber"
Got the wheelie's mounted (after a couple of mod's to them) so it's getting closer to "ready". The rear mount is also a hitch/bumper mount, but I set it up so the wheelie-bars swivel at the rear and I mounted the front to the chassis with long screws and rubber bushings (fuel hose) so they can be adjusted to raise or lower the wheels. I just use a rod thru the rear hanger, so with it and the 2 front screws, they're easily removable. I did a couple quick test-runs down at the highway and AAAWOOOOO!!! With a partly used 2S it was pullin' some decent launches, so it's got some major FUN potential! I've got to go to town this afternoon, so I'm charging the 2S (AND the gopro ;) ) and I'll find a clean, empty parking lot and try to get a short vid'. |
04-02-2016, 11:34 AM | #53 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: "Crawling Heaven"
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| Re: F-100 Boat Puller... the "Grave-Robber"
Ye hoo! I'm excited to see the footage. __________________________ 1.9 Ibex tuber - The Merica ibex. |
04-02-2016, 06:35 PM | #54 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In the Sticks in the Ozarks
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| Re: F-100 Boat Puller... the "Grave-Robber"
Ok, lets see if I can get the link right. Here's a short vid'. watch close, it happens pretty quick. The gopro has bad "fisheye", it actually runs really straight. http://vid1315.photobucket.com/album...psthazyb28.mp4 and one from the front corner. http://vid1315.photobucket.com/album...psdty5kshe.mp4 Still lots to finish, and I gave her the first road-rash. A marble sized rock did the tip & flip and she slid on the roof for a few feet. AAAAArrrrrrrrrrrgh ... oh well ... trophy. |
04-02-2016, 06:49 PM | #55 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Commerce Township
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| Re: F-100 Boat Puller... the "Grave-Robber"
Hilarious....looks like a complete blast - some very cool fab work here. Think it needs a chute!
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04-02-2016, 06:54 PM | #56 | |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In the Sticks in the Ozarks
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| Re: F-100 Boat Puller... the "Grave-Robber" Quote:
but yeah, I was kinda thinkin' the same way. right above the trailer-hitch. it just occurred to me, a 'chute to go in the hitch-receiver. LOL Here's one more short vid' from behind her. http://vid1315.photobucket.com/album...ps07npuphf.mp4 Last edited by dr frankenstyle; 04-02-2016 at 07:01 PM. Reason: addede a vid' | |
04-02-2016, 08:15 PM | #57 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In the Sticks in the Ozarks
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| Re: F-100 Boat Puller... the "Grave-Robber"
Hey, maybe I can make a 'chute that doubles as a tonneau cover. LOL |
04-02-2016, 08:57 PM | #58 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Interior BC
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| Re: F-100 Boat Puller... the "Grave-Robber"
Sweet man but.... You need brake lockers up front and a splash of bleach in the rear. Lol Arrma Raider assault buggy |
04-03-2016, 09:03 AM | #59 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In the Sticks in the Ozarks
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| Re: F-100 Boat Puller... the "Grave-Robber"
[QUOTE=SwampDawg;5479042]Sweet man but.... You need brake lockers up front and a splash of bleach in the rear. Lol Thanks , I have a shot-glass that I guess I could fill with bleach... but I use it for other shots, so... I may try to put some "discs" on the front. |
04-03-2016, 09:23 AM | #60 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: "Crawling Heaven"
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| Re: F-100 Boat Puller... the "Grave-Robber"
I want to see a big ass burnout! Just smoke those tires... Lmao __________________________ 1.9 Ibex tuber - The Merica ibex. |
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