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durok · 08-23-2018, 01:38 AM

Total barn find truck...

Incredible weathering!

Those are the RC4WD 1.9" Vintage Cruiser Stamped Steel beadlock wheels, right?

I've often wondered when I'd see someone finally using them on a build, they are PERFECT for this truck!

mgputer · 08-23-2018, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by durok

Total barn find truck...

Incredible weathering!

Those are the RC4WD 1.9" Vintage Cruiser Stamped Steel beadlock wheels, right?

I've often wondered when I'd see someone finally using them on a build, they are PERFECT for this truck!

Yes Sir! Vintage Cruisers. I like them besides I wish they were 8 bolt.

Thanks for the comments guys.

smog · 08-23-2018, 07:46 AM

Yep. I swear I can see black mold on there too.

mgputer · 08-23-2018, 10:28 AM

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Yep. I swear I can see black mold on there too.

Yes there is mold. I used some dark gray paint lightly over the gray paint and sanded it off. The holes in the paint from doing the salt trick catch the paint and leave those nice spotty mold looking marks. Worked pretty well.

mgputer · 08-26-2018, 08:03 PM

Put it together to do a test fit and see if I need any adjustments.

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mgputer · 08-27-2018, 06:09 PM

Hmm this exhaust or should I go with aluminum stacks

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2mtech · 08-27-2018, 07:59 PM

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Hmm this exhaust or should I go with aluminum stacks

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Those will look good. If you go with aluminum you'll have even more weathering to inflict.

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mgputer · 08-28-2018, 05:28 PM

Sides or no sides I can't decide.

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2mtech · 08-28-2018, 06:12 PM

I have to say...I like with the sides better, but then without the stack. The stack looks good without the sides.

Me, I'd go with the sides and lose the stack. Maybe mount it underneath?

mgputer · 08-28-2018, 06:19 PM

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I have to say...I like with the sides better, but then without the stack. The stack looks good without the sides.

Me, I'd go with the sides and lose the stack. Maybe mount it underneath?

I was thinking the same thing. The stack just doesn't fit.

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Natedog · 08-28-2018, 06:42 PM

Without stack and sides, they don't fit the truck imo, all the trucks like that when I was a kid had muffler and exhaust exiting under rear of truck.

mgputer · 08-29-2018, 10:55 AM

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Without stack and sides, they don't fit the truck imo, all the trucks like that when I was a kid had muffler and exhaust exiting under rear of truck.

Yah I was thinking that too. I know that most actually just had a muffler with a downspout. It wasn't until the late 80's or early 90's that they required the exhaust to exit the side or top behind the operators door or for a bus all the way back.

Maybe I should just stick a couple turbos out the hood?

2mtech · 08-29-2018, 10:57 AM

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Yah I was thinking that too. I know that most actually just had a muffler with a downspout. It wasn't until the late 80's or early 90's that they required the exhaust to exit the side or top behind the operators door or for a bus all the way back.

Maybe I should just stick a couple turbos out the hood?

There ya go! Old, weathered farm truck with a 671 blower sticking through the hood!

Yeah, maybe not...

Natedog · 08-29-2018, 11:19 AM

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...I know that most actually just had a muffler with a downspout. It wasn't until the late 80's or early 90's that they required the exhaust to exit the side or top behind the operators door or for a bus all the way back.

Precisely, any tailpipe was usually just a downspout after a muffler, wth?

mgputer · 08-29-2018, 11:23 AM

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Precisely, any tailpipe was usually just a downspout after a muffler, wth?

I guess I'm just looking for more to add to it. Having fun with this build! Almost out of things to make.

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mgputer · 08-29-2018, 07:30 PM

Hmmm I might have to make this

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2mtech · 08-29-2018, 07:52 PM

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Hmmm I might have to make this
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I was going to suggest a higher bed front/headache rack, but this certainly would do it!

mgputer · 08-30-2018, 05:58 AM

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I was going to suggest a higher bed front/headache rack, but this certainly would do it!

I loaded the file into fusion 360 for a little adjustment. I think I can make it work.

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mgputer · 09-01-2018, 08:28 AM

Interior getting better. I have a steering wheel. Still lots to do but the end is in site.

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mgputer · 09-01-2018, 08:43 AM

And my driver

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08-23-2018, 01:38 AM	#441
durok I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Austin Posts: 6,013	Re: Ascender Build Total barn find truck... Incredible weathering! Those are the RC4WD 1.9" Vintage Cruiser Stamped Steel beadlock wheels, right? I've often wondered when I'd see someone finally using them on a build, they are PERFECT for this truck!

08-23-2018, 07:46 AM	#443
smog Slow is the new Fast Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winterpeg Posts: 2,906	Re: Ascender Build Yep. I swear I can see black mold on there too.

08-26-2018, 08:03 PM	#445
mgputer I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI Posts: 2,328	Re: Ascender Build Put it together to do a test fit and see if I need any adjustments. Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk

08-27-2018, 06:09 PM	#446
mgputer I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI Posts: 2,328	Re: Ascender Build Hmm this exhaust or should I go with aluminum stacks Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk

08-28-2018, 05:28 PM	#448
mgputer I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI Posts: 2,328	Re: Ascender Build Sides or no sides I can't decide. Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk

08-28-2018, 06:12 PM	#449
2mtech RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Princeton, North Carolina, USA Posts: 1,499	Re: Ascender Build I have to say...I like with the sides better, but then without the stack. The stack looks good without the sides. Me, I'd go with the sides and lose the stack. Maybe mount it underneath?

08-28-2018, 06:42 PM	#451
Natedog I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corruptifornia Posts: 12,107	Re: Ascender Build Without stack and sides, they don't fit the truck imo, all the trucks like that when I was a kid had muffler and exhaust exiting under rear of truck.

08-29-2018, 07:30 PM	#456
mgputer I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI Posts: 2,328	Re: Ascender Build Hmmm I might have to make this Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk

09-01-2018, 08:28 AM	#459
mgputer I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI Posts: 2,328	Re: Ascender Build Interior getting better. I have a steering wheel. Still lots to do but the end is in site. Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk

09-01-2018, 08:43 AM	#460
mgputer I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI Posts: 2,328	Re: Ascender Build And my driver Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk

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