Maxxed_Ross
23-10-12, 06:58 AM
Thought I'd stick up my build project of a slightly different nature to the normal :evo:
It's taken well over 2 months worth of building and a whole load of swearing. At a few points I thought I may have overdone it for my first ever custom truck build - but it all came together in the end.
The start of the projects was simple enough... building the chassis!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/3099_456679447690551_1696375892_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/418688_456625354362627_1583373755_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/483249_456678991023930_1506239379_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/602473_456901974334965_227117508_n.jpg
Rolling chassis finished and 'Roo Bars installed
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/311538_456996447658851_902488741_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/552646_456996544325508_1142365712_n.jpg
Then the gearbox was built up. It seems a shame to cover it up as it has a working 3 speed transmission!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/556640_457345380957291_1433923454_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/255247_457439924281170_1123218699_n.jpg
Next job was fitting the custom headache board from America. True to it's name it was a total pain to fit.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/389160_457503484274814_982085826_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/396942_457503314274831_1238656965_n.jpg
Test fitting the body to make sure it cleared everything so far
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/576235_457644920927337_246498589_n.jpg
Then the work started on the front spot lights. Made by RC4WD they are really designed to go on scale offroad 4x4s, but with a bit of tweaking they were mounted onto the front bars
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/418631_457672384257924_1576179980_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/561218_457672567591239_1166093991_n.jpg
Then the exhaust stacks were started as they were also going to get a bit of customizing
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/311636_458123307546165_1405632873_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/487681_458132877545208_1447342536_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/396955_458138170878012_1645245177_n.jpg
I then fitted the hazard beacons a nice guy for Germany custom made for me. They look fantastic lit up - just like the real thing!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/526595_458178430873986_1817273694_n.jpg
And in another first for me the body was sanded down and filled to allow the use of King Hauler air cleaners
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/547258_472068786151617_1225047696_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/554771_472868796071616_1894342305_n.jpg
Starting to build up and sticker the body
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/564493_473051212720041_173830738_n.jpg
A good friend then wrapped my existing box trailer white for me (a nicer finish than paint and far less hassle!)
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.451580498200446.107921.100000455006145&type=3#!/photo.php?fbid=472010342824128&set=a.451580498200446.107921.100000455006145&type=3&theater
Once the second trailer turned up they were both stickered up Aussie style.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/304930_484015528290276_2067581794_n.jpg
Beacons wired up
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/534450_483088495049646_946552131_n.jpg
And then it was time for the MFU (multi-function unit) fitting. I almost had to take the whole truck apart again to get it fitted neatly. Not a fun task at all
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/396442_481490665209429_1998950954_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/393707_482918175066678_655342935_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/527290_481491048542724_1748205908_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/393356_481490745209421_193805369_n.jpg
Worth it though! Also a sneaky shot of my personalized Queensland plates
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/300908_483094715049024_1641173735_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/485808_484085308283298_1225219882_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/404740_481490838542745_1397472728_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/156248_481696581855504_1278745603_n.jpg
Truck cab finished with its black bonnet
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/3709_484016064956889_676687767_n.jpg
The dollie for the rear trailer was made using the chassis from a Scania and the suspension from the pole trailer
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/385725_488859797805849_996446826_n.jpg
So into the final stage, getting the trailer lights to work on all 3 trailers. Again a total total pain to do but well worth the final result. They looks fantastic
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/227888_482882848403544_172635224_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/230902_488936264464869_1346192194_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/576920_489164564442039_731920435_n.jpg
First test
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/46540_489219514436544_447940329_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/548089_489219681103194_1223930855_n.jpg
Then the final touch, fitting the raised air intakes and painting the tyres. I had to do this with a pin head!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/644024_486376464720849_223752134_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/66497_485572861467876_1865286136_n.jpg
Comments welcome as always :)
It's taken well over 2 months worth of building and a whole load of swearing. At a few points I thought I may have overdone it for my first ever custom truck build - but it all came together in the end.
The start of the projects was simple enough... building the chassis!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/3099_456679447690551_1696375892_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/418688_456625354362627_1583373755_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/483249_456678991023930_1506239379_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/602473_456901974334965_227117508_n.jpg
Rolling chassis finished and 'Roo Bars installed
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/311538_456996447658851_902488741_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/552646_456996544325508_1142365712_n.jpg
Then the gearbox was built up. It seems a shame to cover it up as it has a working 3 speed transmission!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/556640_457345380957291_1433923454_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/255247_457439924281170_1123218699_n.jpg
Next job was fitting the custom headache board from America. True to it's name it was a total pain to fit.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/389160_457503484274814_982085826_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/396942_457503314274831_1238656965_n.jpg
Test fitting the body to make sure it cleared everything so far
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/576235_457644920927337_246498589_n.jpg
Then the work started on the front spot lights. Made by RC4WD they are really designed to go on scale offroad 4x4s, but with a bit of tweaking they were mounted onto the front bars
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/418631_457672384257924_1576179980_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/561218_457672567591239_1166093991_n.jpg
Then the exhaust stacks were started as they were also going to get a bit of customizing
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/311636_458123307546165_1405632873_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/487681_458132877545208_1447342536_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/396955_458138170878012_1645245177_n.jpg
I then fitted the hazard beacons a nice guy for Germany custom made for me. They look fantastic lit up - just like the real thing!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/526595_458178430873986_1817273694_n.jpg
And in another first for me the body was sanded down and filled to allow the use of King Hauler air cleaners
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/547258_472068786151617_1225047696_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/554771_472868796071616_1894342305_n.jpg
Starting to build up and sticker the body
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/564493_473051212720041_173830738_n.jpg
A good friend then wrapped my existing box trailer white for me (a nicer finish than paint and far less hassle!)
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.451580498200446.107921.100000455006145&type=3#!/photo.php?fbid=472010342824128&set=a.451580498200446.107921.100000455006145&type=3&theater
Once the second trailer turned up they were both stickered up Aussie style.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/304930_484015528290276_2067581794_n.jpg
Beacons wired up
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/534450_483088495049646_946552131_n.jpg
And then it was time for the MFU (multi-function unit) fitting. I almost had to take the whole truck apart again to get it fitted neatly. Not a fun task at all
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/396442_481490665209429_1998950954_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/393707_482918175066678_655342935_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/527290_481491048542724_1748205908_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/393356_481490745209421_193805369_n.jpg
Worth it though! Also a sneaky shot of my personalized Queensland plates
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/300908_483094715049024_1641173735_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/485808_484085308283298_1225219882_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/404740_481490838542745_1397472728_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/156248_481696581855504_1278745603_n.jpg
Truck cab finished with its black bonnet
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/3709_484016064956889_676687767_n.jpg
The dollie for the rear trailer was made using the chassis from a Scania and the suspension from the pole trailer
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/385725_488859797805849_996446826_n.jpg
So into the final stage, getting the trailer lights to work on all 3 trailers. Again a total total pain to do but well worth the final result. They looks fantastic
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/227888_482882848403544_172635224_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/230902_488936264464869_1346192194_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/576920_489164564442039_731920435_n.jpg
First test
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/46540_489219514436544_447940329_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/548089_489219681103194_1223930855_n.jpg
Then the final touch, fitting the raised air intakes and painting the tyres. I had to do this with a pin head!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/644024_486376464720849_223752134_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/66497_485572861467876_1865286136_n.jpg
Comments welcome as always :)