02-03-2011, 12:26 AM | #1 |
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I thought I should start my own thread instead of jacking someone else's. So it started with this, pretty normal: Here's the starting material, 1/2" x 1/16" box tubing: This is where I ended yesterday: Not too much work done today. Got a start on the ramps When I started this project i researched for other builder's axles for ideas. the only one I could find involved machining, and I don't have access to a lathe. So after about an hour thinking about it I came up with this. Rear hub carriers, spindles and bearings from an RC18T. 1/2" round tubing fits perfectly into the carrier. I know, I gotta get bigger tires....: That's it for today. More to come. Last edited by mongoose; 02-08-2011 at 02:09 AM. |
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02-03-2011, 08:33 PM | #2 |
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Work is still slow so got more done on the trailer. Finished the ramps: These are the pieces for the side rails: Here are the side rails all done: That's all for today. Supposed to have work tomorrow so hopefully won't do anything else for a little while. I'm waiting for some part anyway. (like bigger wheels and tires.......) |
02-03-2011, 09:57 PM | #3 |
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how much would you charge to build me a trailer..lol...
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02-04-2011, 01:21 PM | #4 |
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Nice man, what are your dimensions?
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02-04-2011, 08:00 PM | #5 |
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02-05-2011, 03:09 PM | #6 | |
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02-05-2011, 04:01 PM | #7 |
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The axles aren't welded on yet. I'll take them apart and photo what I can and post later today.
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02-05-2011, 07:51 PM | #8 |
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Appreciate it.... |
02-05-2011, 09:46 PM | #9 |
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So I took some extra RC18T parts I had: the spindles from some CVD's the stock rear carriers, the bearings for the carriers and the rive pins. I lucked out to find that the carriers fit right on to 1/2"o.d. round tubing. Next I cut off the mounting ears from the carriers. Then drill 1/8" holes where the mounting ears were. Then corresponding holes in the round tubing, and tap to 3mm. And assemble the hub assembly to the tubing. Now I was going to use RC18T wheels, but it was suggested to me to go bigger on the tires. Luckily there are adapters that will mount 1/10th wheels onto the 1/18th. And that's it. Hope that helps. It's about all I could think of without doing any machining. |
02-06-2011, 08:19 PM | #10 |
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great looking trailer |
02-06-2011, 09:25 PM | #11 |
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02-08-2011, 10:19 PM | #12 |
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This is gunna be a sweet build!
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02-09-2011, 10:57 PM | #13 |
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Ok, the wheels came in: Welded on the axles: Here's how she will sit: And a shot with the intended cargo: Mock up of the fenders: Mmmmmmm.....bacon: Welded up the fender brackets, light brackets and reinforcements for the grating: That's it for now, more tomorrow. |
02-10-2011, 08:02 AM | #14 |
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I really wish I had the equipment to do welding and brazing,it turned out great and thank you very much for the detailed pics of how the wheels were attached,it helped seeing the actual breakdown Jim |
02-10-2011, 08:59 PM | #15 |
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Got the grating on: Now I'm waiting for more expanded metal for the ramps. I have to say that when I first looked the Whitebone trailers I knew I could not afford one, but after taking on this project, I really can appreciate Rocky's work. |
02-12-2011, 04:20 PM | #16 |
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I got the tongue welded today. The rod end is from a Jato: Here is the hook up: Now for some of that checker plate: Last thing I did today was the fenders - also checker plate: Now I just have to get more expanded metal to finish up the ramps then I can paint it. |
02-13-2011, 09:39 AM | #17 |
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You did a fine job on that trailer, looks amazing with the expanded metal and mudguards installed. It may be a little rough without any suspension though, even the smallest bumbs will be amplified by the solid axles with no damping or springs, just a thought. |
02-13-2011, 11:28 AM | #18 |
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Question: Why did you mount the axles so far forward? Is it to keep the tongue weight down or did you like the look? Just my opinion but it would look much better and more scale if the axles were a bit farther back. Great job though, the expanded metal looks perfect! |
02-13-2011, 03:49 PM | #19 | |
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Yeah, I wanted the trailer to be as balanced as possible with the crawler loaded on. Thanks for the comments! Quote:
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02-19-2011, 01:59 AM | #20 |
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Finished the ramps today: And got the paint on: |
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