F-100 Boat Puller... the "Grave-Robber"

[dr frankenstyle]

Originally Posted by joe122

Well done.....great fab work - love that wheelie job!

Many Thanks, I got primer on 'em this evening, maybe I can get them and the body-fix shot tomorrow.
I figure I can incorporate the hitch/bumper mount into the wheelie' mount for an easy "phone-booth" switch.

[lil' bear 4wd]

That wheelie bar turned out great along with the rest of this truck. Nice job. What brazing rod did you use?

[dr frankenstyle]

Originally Posted by lil' bear 4wd

That wheelie bar turned out great along with the rest of this truck. Nice job. What brazing rod did you use?

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.

[Bmxreeves]

Where's the updates? I still wanna seen you drag race with the boat...


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R.I.P Dave Mirra

[dr frankenstyle]

[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.

[Bmxreeves]

Ohhh here is where it gets interesting!


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1.9 Ibex tuber - The Merica ibex.

R.I.P Dave Mirra

[rerebuilder]

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?

[dr frankenstyle]

[QUOTE=Bmxreeves;5476581]Ohhh here is where it gets interesting!

Aww, c'mon now, it'll just get MORE interesting.

Originally Posted by rerebuilder

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?

Thanks , hopefully they'll work the part too. Hey, some weekends a guy wants to go to the track .... other times, to the lake.
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.

[Bmxreeves]

I don't pay dues... Now im just waiting for a video (wink wink)


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1.9 Ibex tuber - The Merica ibex.

R.I.P Dave Mirra

[rally racer #75]

nice! how high does the nose go up when it wheelies?

[dr frankenstyle]

[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.

Originally Posted by rally racer #75

nice! how high does the nose go up when it wheelies?

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.

[dr frankenstyle]

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'.

[Bmxreeves]

Ye hoo! I'm excited to see the footage.


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1.9 Ibex tuber - The Merica ibex.

[dr frankenstyle]

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.

[joe122]

Hilarious....looks like a complete blast - some very cool fab work here. Think it needs a chute!

[dr frankenstyle]

Originally Posted by joe122

Hilarious....looks like a complete blast - some very cool fab work here. Think it needs a chute!

Thanks , After the roll-over, I think it needs to shoot ME!
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

[dr frankenstyle]

Hey, maybe I can make a 'chute that doubles as a tonneau cover. LOL

[SwampDawg]

Sweet man but....
You need brake lockers up front and a splash of bleach in the rear. Lol

Arrma Raider assault buggy

[dr frankenstyle]

[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.

[Bmxreeves]

I want to see a big ass burnout! Just smoke those tires... Lmao


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