This can't be an EK(!)......or can it?

[wanabedriver]

hmm, maybe dont tighten them all the way... :rolleyes: or do u mean 'tighted' as in when u connect the servo?

[RC Jack]

wanabedriver, the bearings have to be tight or they'll spin within their seats. So, until I find some that are "loose" turning, I'll have to redesign the front end some.

[MrCrash]

Is there a bigger,badder truck across the room,cause it's turning green with envy,or maybe it just drank some bad nitro:p

Still looks sweet.

[Blitz Bayonet]

Wow,it is so good and sweet,i can't wait to see it rock.But,RC Jack,i really very very like your wrk,it is so good,so,what is your latest undate pic?I want it i want it i want it.
Regard
Ray

[big1s]

buddy its a powder coat ;)

[TraxMaxST]

OMG! It's turning into the Hulk! :D

[MrCrash]

buddy its a powder coat you just HAD to go and ruin our fun,didn't you:mad: :mad: :p

[pedeman]

lol

[RC Jack]

:D :D Thanks all. Actually, it's mold! It's green to contrast with the body.....if it ever gets done. Very complex scheme, plus the fella that's painting it came down with bronchitus to further delay finishing, besides, I'm not ready for the body yet, so, he can take his time and take care of his health(!).

Well, I did find some replacement "bearings", the balljoints from an EK(!), just the steel ball part, not the plastic that it's seated in. Using a .375" ball endmill, (the ball is .378"), to make the seats, then, lap them in and secure them with a retainer. They turn very easy with about .002" play. I can live with that!:cool: So, when I get some time, I'll knock those off, along with new upper control arms.

[pedeman]

im gonna hafta ask for more pics!!!:cool: :cool: :D :cool: :D :D :D

[compaq]

WOW, Is this hulks vehicle? Very talented, No wonder you have lots of money 2 speed hehe. You have achieved WISDOM specially in R/C thats why we love you. CANT WAIT TO SEE MORE PICTURES.

[RC Jack]

The new balljoints are made and steering is so much easier, even with a 133oz/in servo. Now, I have to make new shock mounts, due to the shocks being placed inboard 3/8".

Well, I got word from the fella that's painting my Dodge Ram, IT's DONE!! And ships tomorrow!:cool: I've seen pix of the body and........I'm speechless!! This guy outdid himself!

Before it gets mounted, truck has to be disassembled and select components sent out for anodizing, which should take about a week or so. This is beginning to sound like that episode of Dallas where JR gets shot and everyone had to wait 'til next season to find out "Who shot JR?". :D

[wizen2002]

hey since you have a .70 in there you should try out those new kong tires from Imex..

[RC Jack]

I was considering those, but, never looked into them....to give it a more realistic appearance, but, I would have to gear down to compensate for the large diameter of the tires. Now, I don't know what the wheel diameter is for those tires, but, if it's the same as a Monster Pirate or EK, they're worth considering, if not, then, I would have to make some new wheels & rims.

[pedeman]

if you gonna make new rims, i bet anyone would want your old ones...

[RC Jack]

pedeman, I don't know if I'm gonna make new rims, tho, I'll still hang on to these if I do.;) Besides, they only fit trucks with a 17mm hub.

[pedeman]

id make a 17 mm hub :p :rolleyes: :cool: :p

[MrCrash]

I could run those on my inferno!

[DCLXVI]

Originally posted by MrCrash
I could run those on my inferno!

I think that "running my inferno on those tires" sounds better... :D

[pedeman]

or try to run my inferno with those tires, in that case:p ;)

[DCLXVI]

I was implying that there would be more tires than car...

/DCLXVI

[pedeman]

o:rolleyes: :confused: :confused: :confused:

[MrCrash]

LOL!It's the Kyosho Monster,um,the Kyosho monster,oh well,it's the Kyosho Monster (insert name of a type of criminal that only works on land).

I think that it would look pretty sweet like that!How much would you want for the set?

[RC Jack]

Kyosho Monster....Burglar? Kyosho Monster....Mugger? Kyosho Monster.....Rapist? You did say "type of criminal!:D :D :D

Meanwhile, here's an update on the new front suspension: new balljoints, (these are KEEPERS!), new control arms, both uppers & lowers, new shock mounts. The new mounts set the tops of the shocks outboard 1.125" further than the previous mounts, and raked back 15 degrees further and are now inline with the suspension movement. These mounts took most of the day to make due to the varying angles, (very tricky to cut!) and they literally, fried my brain! Left one needs to be sanded & mounted; the right one needs to be trimmed, sanded & mounted.
Oh, I did manage to break off a drill bit in one of the shock holes!:eek: :mad: It was a teeny-weeny bit, a #54. Because I chose to make these mounts out of 7075, I was able to drill straight thru with a titanium bit! :) If it was 6061, the bit would have drifted.:cool:

[RCdude21]

man i just noticed that is a really elaberate stearing setup, but its yer truck, just more to break/go wrong with

[MrCrash]

Kyosho Monster....Burglar? Kyosho Monster....Mugger? Kyosho Monster.....Rapist? You did say "type of criminal! LOL!Somehow,I don't think a truck by those names would sell very well:p

[pedeman]

lol

[RCdude21]

man i just noticed that is a really elaberate stearing setup, but its yer truck, just more to break/go wrong with

[MrCrash]

You just posted that a little while ago,word for word.

Are you just trying to raise your post count?

[RCdude21]

no, actually this is my 3rd post, i am new on this

[MrCrash]

still,you only need to post something once.

[RCdude21]

sorry, i guess i was just tryin to get him to see

heavy truck, almost sketchy steering= hazard in crash

its not like i think yer work is bad, because it is oviously awsome

[RC Jack]

You're right, RCdude21, but, running a 4-link and independant suspension doesn't allow for a whole lot of choices and right now, it was the only way to address certain issues. I am working on a different steering setup, but, I will say this much, This Steering works NIIIICE! Besides, if any part breaks, it'll be easy to repair.

[pedeman]

i hpoefully will be able to do a sweet looking truck out of a rustler i will be getting soon, and i may take some of your ideas (but it would be electric because i am too cheap to pay for nitro):p :p :p :rolleyes:

[RC Jack]

Electric!!?? cough, cough.

I have to ask, WHY ELECTRIC? Could it be:

a. Electric trucks don't scare my poodle

b. My little sister is a better engine tuner than me, so I quit!

c. Battery chargers have cool flickering lights!

or "D"

d. I sit down to pee

:D :D :D :D

[MrCrash]

Hey jack,take a look at the dodge body on here. (www.speedbeek.com) It is under t-maxx bodies.You can't miss it.


I decided to just post the pics.
http://www.speedbeek.com/tmaxx/ram11.JPG http://www.speedbeek.com/tmaxx/ram12.JPG http://www.speedbeek.com/tmaxx/ram13.JPG

[MrCrash]

Here's another ram I found on there:
http://www.speedbeek.com/tmaxx/ram21.JPG http://www.speedbeek.com/tmaxx/ram22.JPG http://www.speedbeek.com/tmaxx/ram23.JPG http://www.speedbeek.com/tmaxx/ram24.JPG http://www.speedbeek.com/tmaxx/ram25.JPG

[pedeman]

actually, i dont have a little sister, and i dont have a poodle, i have a husky...:D :p :D :p :rolleyes:

[RCdude21]

if its got to be electric, then u should put in a brushless. a BL rustler, WOW that would be awsome and have the unexpensiveness of electric
actually that could get mere expensive than a whole nitro truck

[RCdude21]

but we all kno that jack dosnt have to worry about $$$$$$$$$ probs. what do u do to get all the dough? i work at Dennys (hey, i am 16, its that or McDonalds[screw that])

[MrCrash]

Just kep asking around.I was lucky enough to get a job as a stock boy for a jewelry store.I have been working there almost 3 months now,and I have made almost 1 grand(where most of it went,I'll never know:p )

[pedeman]

u think u guys got it bad, well, i work at ccarnivals and i get 15% of what i can raise... its ok, but im only 12 years old, so its great if i can get $40 or $50 in 1 night... its a pretty good gig:o :o :p :rolleyes:

[GTX]

Hey RCDude - ever thought about working on a local military base? The pay is awesome. You should check it out...

[RC Jack]

MrCrash, those are some nice Dodge bodies!! If I had to choose, I'd select the second one...minus the arrows.
I'd post a pix of my new Dodge Ram, but, I'll wait until I get it and it's mounted. The guy that painted it sent me several pix and I have to say, he does outstanding work!

[RC Jack]

I've been debating on whether to post pix with the body or wait 'til it's anodized.....Ok......here it is with the Dodge Ram body. (yea, I know, it needs an alignment, both body & wheel). The fellas at TEAMDUZE, (TeamDuze) (http://www.teamduze.com) , did an outstanding job on this one!! I don't know how many masks were used, tho, I would have to say several, and I'm sure they were pulling their hair out postioning them! I know I would have! Everything on this truck is either handpainted or airbrushed, ie, NO DECALS! Headlights, taillights, all airbrushed. These guys are good!

To quote their website, "This body is on fire, literally!" Approximately, 14 different colors were used to achieve the results I was looking for. If it were me that was painting this, 1 or 2 colors, any more than that an I'd be lost!:D

Now, if I can talk the "ball & chain" into letting me get a vid-cam.......

Clik here (http://pics.montypics.com/RC_Jack/2003-07-01/1057113038_Ram_stitch_1200.jpg)

[RC Jack]

......

[DCLXVI]

:eek: :eek: :eek:

[pedeman]

does anyone have a towel? im drolling again...

all i can say is sweet sweet sweet sweet sweet sweet sweet sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i went to the website, and what does it say on the tailgate? Ford and Chevy something something... what does it say?


SWEET JOB ON THE TRUCK AND THE BODY!!!

[bad viking]

Well.
1st, YOUR WORK IS GREAT!!!
I dont want to know how mutch it costed you!!!!
Can any one here answere me this question:
Is it an American thing, creating a truck so high.
Think scale now, try to think how big it would be, eweeeeee.
The onely thing I can think would be a bit better is:
maybe make it a bit lower or but on some bigger whells and tiers.

Please do not take me 4 a jerk saying this, its is only MY oppinion,
Its you car RCJACK, I realy dont care if you do as I say or not!
Im just into making things more scale like.
If you dont like my coments, ignore them.

but after my little bit of complaining, i want to say that you are one hellofabuilder!!!!!! I love you project, one time I want to to a project like this. Its great that you have shown us pixs and pictures, hehe. It was realy inspiering to see how nice yoou truck turned out!!!

I HOPE YOU WILL BE HAPPY WITH IT WHEN ITS COMPLETLY FINNISHED!!!!!!


Bad Viking

[MaxxThrasher]

Talk about a work of art! :cool:

Jack, you've worked long and hard on this project and it has really come together.
The finished chassis work and that AWESOME body really fit together nicely. The neon green roll cage truely works under that body. Excellent contrasting choice.

I have one thing to say:

RC Jack, you've just spent months in the shop machining this masterful creation............

.........What are you going to do now? :D

[TraxMaxST]

:eek:

Wow.

That some b**ch is righteous!

Man, I don't even want to think what that body cost.

Amazing work RCJack. When is the maiden voyage? Be sure to post a "performance report" when you run it.

A few actions shots (or better yet vids) would be cool too.

Great job. That body is amazing, being a Dodge and all. :D

[RC Jack]

Thanks all!

bad viking, the way this particular sits on the rollcage, makes it looks too high, and it does. In truth, I was expecting this Dodge body to be bigger & wider than it is, in other words, it's a big dissappoinment, but, the paintjob rocks! I should have went with HPI Ford F-150 Body 300mm, but, I'm a loyal MoPar man and have been for 40+ years. The I have 2 other bodies that make this truck look more realistic as far as height goes and when they get done, I'll post pix of those, bringing the height illusion down.

Hey, MaxxThrasher, I guess I'll have resign myself to the fact that we both have works of art!!:cool: :cool: Too bad this Dodge body is so small!:( :mad:

What am I going to do now? Maybe 1/4 scale MT. I'd really like to get away from this costly 2-stroke fuel. Buck & a half a gallon for gas is a lot better than $20 a gallon for nitro.

pedeman, Clik here. (http://www.kmart.com/graphics/product_images/pNASCAR-912554dt.jpg)
As far as what does the rear say?
FORD & CHEVY RAM THIS!

More pix! (http://www.******.net/media.php?searchstr=user:879&trick=Any&type=Any&time=1057161377&search=search&limit=10)

[MaxxThrasher]

RC Jack, you've just spent months in the shop machining this masterful creation............
What am I going to do now? Maybe 1/4 scale MT. Oh, I thought you were going to say:
I'm going to Disney World!! :p

[RC Jack]

Ok...........I'm going to Didneyworl'!

TraxMaxST, I don't know when I can get some vids; hafta talk the ol' ball & chain into letting me get one. Thing is, I don't really have a use for them; when I'm on vacation, it just gets in the way! So, really the only use I would have is.........RC. Like she's gonna go for that?!
I know!! I could ask her, "Hon, can I get a vid camera?" She'll say, "NO!" Then, I'll get one anyhow.:D :D
I've already run it in the yard, (2 tanks), and even there, I twisted both CV's. They've since been replaced with MP units. Hopefully, I'll have some time this weekend to run it. Sometimes it sucks being retired! Seems I'm doing more now than before retirement.:D

[RCdude21]

hey Jack, how much dose that bad boy weigh, actually, what are the dementions of it? and how much did that body cost? it is cool

[RC Jack]

It weighs around 14lbs+/-, according to my bathroom scale.

The dimension are:
18.25" wide at the front
19.0" wide at the rear
19.750" long
13.75" wheelbase
14.25" high
Front Track: 13.25"
Rear Track: 14.0"

How much did the body cost? $26
The paintwork? A LOT!!

[RCdude21]

why no 4WS? too much of a challenge? (ha ha ha ha ha ha ha)yea right. u gettin lazy on this project? or is your 100 million hours in it enough? the most i ever did in an "R/C project" was paint my savage wheels black and replace the upper arms w/ turnbuckles. even if i had the cash, i dont think i would have the patience for a project more than a week long, oh well

[RC Jack]

4WS is a piece of cake, that'll come later, besides, I'm getting "lazy" in my old age.:D

[RCdude21]

you should really concider sending a pic it to R/C car action. u would most defenitly get ride of the month and a good shot at ride of the year(if that wood maxx guy dosnt finish in time or dosnt want to enter)

on a different subject, u should make a 4 link 1/5th scale monster or someone needs to anyway it would be awsome

[RC Jack]

Well, if the RC mags want to do an article or feature on this or have any interest in projects such as this, they know where to find me. After all, isn't this board part of RC Car Action? I'm sure they've seen it and if they were interested...... Besides, I don't think MaxxThrasher will be done for some time.......TERMITES!:D :D Maybe he should have the ORKIN MAN standing by.:D He does have a hekuva nice project going!

After this one, and aside from going to Didney Worl', I'm considering a 1/4 scale MT, along the lines of this one.

[RC Jack]

Just a few more pix with a '50 Chev Panel. Now, even tho I'm a "dyed-in-the-wool" Dodge man, I think I like this body better! It's LONGER & WIDER, giving a more realistic Monster Truck look.

After I get mounts made, I'll get one painted to my specs......again.

So....whatcha think?



http://www.******.net/media/Dsc00552.jpg

http://www.******.net/media/Dsc00548.jpg

http://www.******.net/media/Dsc00549.jpg

http://www.******.net/media/Dsc00547.jpg

http://www.******.net/media/Dsc00546.jpg

[FlashLCD33]

I love the work you did building it, but i hate how those kind of MT's stick up so high.. they look stupid! You did a great job none the less.

[pedeman]

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DCLXVI]

Looks like the ParmaPSE 1/8 grave digger body! Looks really good...but what happend to the mopar thing...? (Being from a country that is situated on the other side of several million gallons of water, I really wonder what the heck MOPAR stand for?)

[TraxMaxST]

Originally posted by FlashLCD33
I love the work you did building it, but i hate how those kind of MT's stick up so high.. they look stupid! You did a great job none the less.

Just out of curiousity, but what stance should a MONSTER truck have? Should it be lowered to the point where it can flip on it

[RC Jack]

DCLXVI, The MoPar thing is still here, but, it's just a show bod and much too small, almost as if it was for a 1/10 scale, much too narrow. Just fitting it on over the rollcage is a tight fit and with usage, will scratch the underside. With the advent of everyone jumping on the monster truck bandwagon, you'd think that ProLine, Parma, HPI or whomever, will make a realistic looking & fitting body for a 1/8 scale monster truck"MoPar" stands for Motor Parts. This Parma '50 Chev Panel and HPI F-150 300mm are just that...1/8th scale. They have the length AND width! Too bad the HPI Dodge is so small!!

BTW, "MoPar" stands for "Motor Parts"

As far as "sticking up so high", maybe you should ask Dennis Anderson or Bob Chandler why their trucks are so high. It's a monster truck. Monster trucks ARE high. And no, it's not a crawler.......not with a 70 engine!

John, betchu think I abandoned Dodge, huh? After all, I did "sink" the money into the killer paintjob on the Dodge. I just want a body that fits and Angelina Joli's body was unavailable!:D :D

Thanks all!

[TraxMaxST]

Oops...I suppose I should finish my thought! Duh!

Just out of curiousity, but what stance should a MONSTER truck have? Should it be lowered to the point where it can flip on it's roof and still have it's wheel's on the ground? I've never understood the concept of a lowered monster truck. In all honesty, what is the sense of having a "monster" truck if you're going to lower it?

RCJack was trying to create a "realistic" scale MT. Realistic isn't independent suspension with it lowered down to almost no ground clearance.

If that worked best for "real" trucks, why isn't Dennis Anderson, Tom Ments, or anyone else running it?

I know to each their own, but I just never understood the concept of having a monster truck just to lower it. At that point it's not a monster, it's a stadium racer.

RCJack - the Parma body looks sweet. Angelina Joli? Whew! Now we're talking bodies!

:D

BTW - If you're a redneck like me, Mopar stands for "More Power," but you have to say More Power with a redneck accent for it to make sense. Kind of like "More Pawer." :p

[RCdude21]

well concidering u are using that body, it would only make sence to give me the dodge fo free :D :D :D :D :D :D

[RC Jack]

RCdude21, tell me where to send it!:D :D :D :D :D :D

John, as longas you're an admitted redneck, something I won't concede to, then, these might be appropriate:

(courtesy of RCJim's Place)
1. You take your dog for a walk and you both use the same tree.

2. You can entertain yourself for over an hour with a fly swatter.

3. You burn your yard rather than mow it.

4. The Salvation Army declines your matress.

5. You think fast food is hitting a deer at 65 mph.

6. You offer to give somebody the shirt off your back and they don't want it.

7. You come back from the dump with more than you took.

8. You keep a can of Raid on the kitchen table.

9. Your grandmother has 'Ammo' on her Christmas list.

10. You think a subdivision is a part of a math problem.

11. Your kids take a siphon hose to show and tell.

12. You have a used rag for a gas cap.

13. Your house doesn't have curtains but your truck does.

14. You wonder how service stations keep their restrooms so clean.

15. Your wife uses a pair of pliers to open & close her purse.

16. Your wife asks you to move the transmission so she can take a bath.

You did say that you're a redneck!:D :D

[wizen2002]

I think it looks better with this body on than the other ones...FOr the reason that it seem to loook the right way....when the other body was on it didn't look right...the other bodies were sitting too high....

Nice work RC Jack...Did you try it yet?How does it run?

[NitroBoy24]

RCJack,
This is the SWEETEST most awesome home made creation Ive seen in my LIFE. The only thing that tops ur creation was a friends homemade creation which was his '32 Ford Roadster (ya i know thats the only ford I like besides mustang cobra's) which has gotten 1'st place at a show w/500 other cars. I just want to congragulate you on such an sick rc monster truck. This really is a MONSTER truck. When Im retired Ill proablly ENVY you (although I already do) but Im 14 so Ive got a ways to go. I spent more than an hour reading all the 13 pages in this forum. AWSOME JOB:D

[RCdude21]

32's are awsome(the most popular hot rod) but all stangs are overrated but the mach 1 and a green 68 fastback w/ a 390 block(bullitt style, OH YEA!!!) are the only good stangs

but the 64-67 SHELBY COBRA is the best ford, w/ a 427 making 480+ hp it has a better power/weight ratio than the viper. the shelby 428 cobra jet is the coolest engine to me, my grandpas fiend droped one into a 67 cougar. my grandpa has a '31 model A w/ a 400 small block it is sweet

RC Jack DONT MESS W/ ME LIKE THAT!! u almost raised my hopes

[DCLXVI]

Originally posted by RCdude21
32's are awsome(the most popular hot rod) but all stangs are overrated but the mach 1 and a green 68 fastback w/ a 390 block(bullitt style, OH YEA!!!) are the only good stangs

but the 64-67 SHELBY COBRA is the best ford, w/ a 427 making 480+ hp it has a better power/weight ratio than the viper. the shelby 428 cobra jet is the coolest engine to me, my grandpas fiend droped one into a 67 cougar. my grandpa has a '31 model A w/ a 400 small block it is sweet

RC Jack DONT MESS W/ ME LIKE THAT!! u almost raised my hopes

Performance schmerformance...give me a '65 HT any day! (preferably dark green metallic) for looks
My friend had one of those...he put a 305 cui 300-400 HP engine in it... :D did about 6 secs 0-60 mph...
He had to sell it to afford his apartment though :(

/DCLXVI

[NitroBoy24]

Dont forget the old and new Ford GT500 and now GT (think that was the name, all I know is that the old ones kicked ferraris a$$)

[Figit090]

I want to know how this truck performs....jumping, turning, handling......it's a very intracate looking truck and i think it's totally awsome DUDE!!! lol:D great work!! (wish i could do that)

[TEAMDUZE]

Since I painted the Dodge body maybe I should drop some info.

Check this out.

ProLine Dodge Ram Truck Body.
SPECS: Scale: 1:10
Length: 17-5/8" (448mm)
Width: 6-1/8" (155mm)
Height: 5-3/4" (146mm)


HPI Dodge Ram Truck Body. Built for Savage and T.
SPECS: Length: 490mm (19.3")
Width: 170mm (6.7")
Height: 140mm (5.5")
Wheelbase: 300mm (11.8")

Parma Grave Digger. Made tor TC 1/8th scale
SPECS: Thickness: .040"
Scale: 1:8
Length: 20-1/4" (541mm)
Width: 7-5/8" (194mm)
Height: 6-5/8" (168mm)

HPI 300mm Ford F150 Made for Super Nitro Rally and Street.
SPECS: Length: 20" (508mm)
Width: 8-1/2" (116mm) (at center)
Height: 5-3/4" (146mm) (uncut)
Wheelbase: 11-13/16" (300mm)
Thickness: .030

We are really glad that you are happy with the body. Sad to hear that it did not fit the true dimensions of the truck. It ROCKS though.

I have to say that I had a hard time parting with that one from the shop. But that is OK I have a Killer Dodge Power Wagon for my T and Savage.

RC Jack is a true Monster Truck R/C enthusiast and has taken this hobby to a level that many of us aspire to get to.

When you start thinking of that 1/4 scale project let us know. We can really do some wicked things on larger canvas/body. :D Considering that our real trade is painting and that is all that I do all day every day. Real differance in trades considering that up to 4 years ago I was a painter on the side and a full time Communications Engineer.

Anyhow, I posted the sizes of the bodies for you. Most manu's do not post size on the websites. If you go to Tower and look up the part number they place the size in the details. One thing that I was not sure if you understood was that the 300mm Ford body (Yuck!) is really made for the Super Nitro Rally and Super Nitro Street. They are quit shallow and I do not believe that they would look right either.

With the Grave Digger you are on the right path.

You know where to find me.

[DCLXVI]

I have seen that body shell before... :D

http://dclxvi.no-ip.info/images/Photos/small/IMG_150.jpg

[RC Jack]

Yesterday, I got time to run it some and not too bad of a day.......not too good, either.! The clutch "slides" broke off, allowing it not to grip the flywheel, then the clutchspring broke, jamming the clutch. A new clutch is definitely needed! Then, from repeated braking, a few teeth on the 2 speed got sheared. As it stands now, an aluminum clutch will be used. A couple of months ago, I contacted a company that manufactures material suitable for clutches, high temp resistant, with a "higher coefficient of friction", (company term), meaning suitable for clutches. In the meantime, the steel gears have already been ordered. Should have them by the middle of next week.


Originally posted by Figit090
I want to know how this truck performs....jumping, turning, handling......it's a very intracate looking truck and i think it's totally awsome DUDE!!! lol:D great work!! (wish i could do that)

figit, it handles well enough, turns sharper than my EK did. Can't imagine how much better it will steer with 4WS! Jumping.......haven't yet, still breaking in the new piston ring...for another couple of tanks, anyhow.

DCXLI, That's a nice looking GD! That's what I like to see(!), CHEVY CRUSHING CHEVY! Next, Ford crushing Ford......and Dodge gets to crush whatever's left standing.:D :D

Chis, that's some good info...and you're right, a lot of LHS don't post measurements of bodies, and as you said, Tower does. That info goes along way in choosing what fits and what doesn't. When I chose that Dodge, I took for granted that it would fit over the rollcage with no problem, after all, I had no reason that it wouldn't. But, all'n all, you did a fabulous job on the paintwork!!
The quarter scale is still up in the air right now, tho, I have done a little research on ring & pinions, which is mainly all I need to start it. To make these would cost me an arm and leg, 'cuz I'm not set up for making gears and have no plans to do so. The tube frame I'd get made to my specs, but, all of this is on hold...for now.

Originally posted by RCdude21
RC Jack DONT MESS W/ ME LIKE THAT!! u almost raised my hopes
What can I say?
:D :D

Thanks, NitroBoy24. It's been fun...and "Oh, my God", I wasn't careful & learned a few things! :D

wizen2002, you're right about those other bodies. I think I'm on the right track with this '50 Chevy, ugh, Panel. Maybe one day, these companies that make the bodies, will get off their collective asses and make some bodies that are actually made, (LENGTH, WB & WIDTH), for a 1/8 scale MT, especially, in light of all of these MT manufacturers
jumping on the MT bandwagon! As far as I'm concerned, they could start out with the basic truck bodies, Ford, Chevy and Dodge Rams and go from there. Judging from the sales of 1/8 scale MT's, it would be a cash cow for them, at least from where I'm standing! But, what do I know, I'm just a lowly consumer!

[DCLXVI]

Most manu's do not post size on the websites.

Parma was very promt to reply on an e-mail I sent them asking the dimensions of that GraveDigger body...to bad it took like four to six weeks to get it across the pond :(

RC Jack - That red silverado body is still one of the best looking bodys I've found...I'd love to check out some MoPar shell, as long as it is an 80's pick-up :D

[RC Jack]

DCLXVI, that Silverado body looks appropriately wide! Who makes that one? And as far as finding an '80's Dodge pu, GOOD LUCK!! I think you'll have a better chance of waking up and finding a winning lottery ticket under your pillow!

[DCLXVI]

That silverado body are a Kyosho made body for the USA-1 Nitro Crusher (the one that now has the Grave Digger are a USA-1 NC)...

I can measure it for you if you want...?

/DCLXVI

[DCLXVI]

RC Jack, I found a perfect body for you to use for your 1/5 project...Dodge RAM 510mm WHEELBASE!

http://www.mcdracing.com/files/bodies/bodies.asp

[TEAMDUZE]

I agree with DCLXVI. That MCD Dodge body might just do the trick. It is wide like the Super Nitro Bodies and long.

Not sure how hard it would be to get ahold of though!

Duze:cool:

[Figit090]

Originally posted by DCLXVI
I have seen that body shell before... :D

http://dclxvi.no-ip.info/images/Photos/small/IMG_150.jpg

what is that truck gettin squished?? and what are those 2.2 tires....proline?? they look cool... what's the front of that body look like? i think that truck looks kinda cool:D

the one squishin it is awsome too though:p

[RC Jack]

If I decide to do the 1/4 scale, that MCD Dodge is the body that I had planned on using, tho, I never considered it for my truck, thinking it was much too big.

I just checked out that MCD Dodge. 510mm equals 20"+ WB. Waaaay too much WB and the width is a little too much. 9" wide would be just right.
I'm happy with the Parma 50 Chevy Panel, it's just not a Dodge; it has the WB & the correct width that I'm looking for. Now, I just have to come up with a paint scheme for the new one.

[DCLXVI]

Originally posted by Figit090
what is that truck gettin squished?? and what are those 2.2 tires....proline?? they look cool... what's the front of that body look like? i think that truck looks kinda cool:D

the one squishin it is awsome too though:p

Check my WWW below...I have alot of photos of the DT-10 (the one getting squished) under the Photos section...(the one doing the cruching are the USA-1 found also on my page)...

I have some videos and action shot also, nothing trilordy-style yet though...

Tires are 2.2" Pro-Line Trac-Ta-Gator...silly grip in those...I have to use dual-rate steering to avoid tipping on any surface...

[MattHiggins]

Rc Jack, you got mail.

[Spooph]

Since you've already spent so much on that thing, why not save up and put a conely in there? Getting a real V8 sound from that would be... heaven..

oh yea, cool truck, and you have more than twice as many posts as the woody maxx guy....

[RC Jack]

Sssppennddinnngg $6500+ for an Conley engine, outside of fullsize, makes me shudder!!

As for the "woody maxx guy", Maxx Thrasher is doing something very different and will be a work of art when it's done(!)......and post counts don't count.

[Spooph]

I know, still just interesting.

[213]

Hi Jack

Nice truck you got there.

I was wondering if the IMEX tires you got fits on the stock EK4 rims?

(I'm the one that owns the grave digger equipped USA-1 that are crushing the red chevy above)...

Regards 213.

[Mustang_child]

How does someone begin in making a custom truck liek this? i was jsut wondering becuz when i get older and a job it may be something i would liek to do in spare time. please RC Jack if u read this please tell me how u started this magnificent project if u want to please. thank you for ur time and good bye.

[RC Jack]

Mustang_child, how did I start this project? Well, it started like this, I was born in a log cabin, in the Himalayas, near Tibet......

Seriously, It's just something that I wanted to do. 10 years ago, I had a Kyosho Outlaw Rampage that I modified to the point of being unrecognizable as an Outlaw Rampage, reversed the engine, shortened the main driveshaft, 4 wheel disc brakes...and a cooling fan that ran off the engine. This truck WAS a show truck, but, I ignored that and had fun with it, instead! To do what I have done, I had to get my feet "wet" again in a RC monster trucks. Most everything out there is store-bought and very expensive, considering that various parts of any RC truck doesn't have too much of a life expectancy, I decided to machine my own, starting with my EK4. That one, I made most everything out of alloy, gearcases, etc., and I did that by hand without a mill or lathe and it came out great(!!)....until it got run over! So, rather than rebuild it, I went another route, design & build a true monster truck and this is the result.

Today, it had it's first 'shake-down" and all went really well, considering that I hadn't used any Loc-tite!! Just from the pix, only three screws were lost........and I got a "flat" tire, (no, they aren't pnuematic). They haven't been glued to the rims yet.
The temps never got above 230!

All I can say, if this truck had wings......

"flat" tire
http://www.******.net/media/Dsc00587.jpg

The missing link....and it still handled great!
http://www.******.net/media/Dsc00586.jpg

Too much wheelie-ing
http://www.******.net/media/Dsc00590.jpg

My daughter took some vids, tho, not the clearest, I think she did a pretty good job...considering she nearly got run over....."unintentionally"...of course! On one, she had to JUMP off the ground to keep from being hit!
:D :D When she gets back with my vids, I'll put them up. (them=plural, more than one...I think there's 4 or 5)

[MaxxThrasher]

Dang Jack! Looks like you've thrown everything but the kitchen sink at it and no broken parts. Can't wait to see them vids.;)

[Mustang_child]

!!! WoW that is one great truck there. I woudl love to make soemthing like that but unfortunatly im low on funds so ill have to wait til christmas when i get my txt-1 kit and put it together, then mod it up with custom pieces. I have an old Bridgeport Milling machine that my grandfather got for 250 dollars when his company moved form ther old location to a new one.. he worked for AMP inc. so i have that to use. Thank you for all ur help jack and good luck. hope that one doesnt get run over.

[RC Jack]

OK..here's a short video, tho, the quality is not that good.
Vid (http://www.******.net/view_single.php?medid=7672)

[MaxxThrasher]

A few questions Jack; I notice you have an aluminum extension between your K&N air filter and the elbow. Is that a custom piece you made or is it something you found that would work? Does it have a lip for the filter to secure itself to so that it doesn't come off easily?
I have a friend that is looking for something like that for his truck and hasn't been able to find anything.

I'm DL-ing your vid now. Only have the beginning of it taking off and heading back. Looks very quick.

[RC Jack]

I made that too, Maxx, and it does have a lip on either end. What your friend could use is a short length of PVC pipe and use a Dremel to make a lip on both ends.

http://www.******.net/media/Dsc00593.jpg

[wizen2002]

awsome vid i never tought that thing would work like that....its seems to steer very well.....to bad there is no sound in your video i really would of like hearing that .70 engine....that is truly a work of art....good job RC Jack!!!!!!

[MrCrash]

OMG!!!!You rolled it!

[ben peters]

no words can express how amazed i am at that sweeeeeet project

[RC Jack]

Originally posted by wizen2002
.......i never tought that thing would work like that....its seems to steer very well.....to bad there is no sound in your video i really would of like hearing that .70 engine....that is truly a work of art....good job RC Jack!!!!!!

The steering radius on this truck is really tight, tho, at speed, their seems to be some push, but, that may be due to hard-packed dirt. We were only out for about 45 minutes, enough to run 7 tanks thru it, then it started to rain. I seriously though about running in the mud, but, I had already "lost" one of the 4-links and didn't want to "lose" anything else, (nothing was Loc-tite'd), so, I called it a day.

Right now, the truck is stripped down so, I can get it ready for either anodizing or powder coat. I'd like to be able to run it again and wring the clutch out and see how it holds up, before it gets anodized, but, as of now, there is no visable signs of wear on it or the bell. And as far as I know, this clutch material has never been used for an EK, but, time will tell. I also have other clutch materials, either here or coming in the mails to "roadtest". I do, however, like the way this clutch hooks up..fast, quick & clean! A lot of people that have the EK with a 70 engine, whether it's version 1 or 2, have big clutch problems and the biggest cause of failure is heat, material is second. The design of this clutch displaces some of the heat from the clutch surface....so, we'll see......after it's anodized.

I will say this: THIS TRUCK IS FUN TO DRIVE!! :cool:

Yea, I rolled it, MrCrash. :D This truck's forte` is definitely not grass, unless I turn wide. On dirt, it handles entirely different. The suspension allows the tires to "give", so, it will slide rather than roll. On pavement, it handles the same way as it does on grass....shakey!

I think I may have to resort to installing a set of wheelie bars; the rear of the body got really chewed up....and that one is a new body. I have another show body coming from Chris @ TeamDuze (http://www.teamduze.com) and that one has to be protected. (these bodies cost money when you get them custom painted!!)

Sorry about the quality of the vid, but, I'm working on that, so future vids will be crisp & clear.


Thanks, Ben!

[Mustang_child]

i wish i could see this in RL it looks awesome. ive started making plans for my custom it will be large ill tell ya that :D maybe un breakable (i doubt that tho) but keep the vids coming! they are good nomatter what!

[RCdude21]

MY INTERNET IS SLOW!!!! for some reason yer vid is only downloading at like 7kb/sec :eek: AHHHHHHHHH another hour!!!!!!!!! :mad: i need to get DSL or somthing. screw dial-up!!!

[RC Jack]

Sorry for the larger size vid! I tried to compress them, but, could only go just so far. For what it's worth, the vid started at 28mb+. Yer right about one thing, dial-up SUCKS!

Mustang_child, what's "RL"?
That old Bridgeport that you have....a real nice piece of machinery!!! What shape is it in? Is it working? If so, even tho you don't have the $$ for aluminum alloy, you could practice using wood!
As for the vids, I'll have another in a few minutes...with a soundtrack.

[RC Jack]

Another Vid... (http://www.******.net/view_single.php?medid=7740)

[RCdude21]

i thinkk he ment real life by RL. i would too. where do u live, because i moving there!!!;)

[RCdude21]

AC/DC RULES A$$!!!!!!! at least it is a good song that u got stuck in my head :) u need to get some vids w/ some jumping or somthing, that would be cool im putting a .70 in my rc10 :D ;)

[Mustang_child]

RL=Real Life lol and the bridge port is in great condition. my grandfather and i use it and lube it everyday before we use it. we use it on wood pvc plastic blocks and aluminum. so i think it runs really good :D

[JT Racing Maxx]

yeah , you need Kong tires. and would you ever think of selling the deminsions to factory? Can you hear the Cha chings !!!?

[*Nitro_Girl*]

RC_Jack--- Nice vids and nice truck:D

I want one!!! lol

Great project, didn't seem to take you long at all:)

Laura

[RC Jack]

JT, Kong tires would severely alter the gearing and there are no replacements for raising or lowering the gearing, so, those tires are out.

Would I ever think of selling to the factory,(manufacturers)? For the right price!:D I personally, don't think they could afford it. :D

*Nitro_Girl*, Thanks. The truck took about a year, including planning, but, the actual machining took about 7 or 8 months, off & on.

[RC Jack]

Because the 70 tends to go thru clutches, due to heat, I came up with this fix, a clutch cooling flywheel. Tho, this one is only a rough draft, it does move some air, so, it should cool the clutch and extend it's life.

http://www.******.net/media/new_flywheel.jpg

[MrCrash]

SWEET!When are they sceduled for regular production?

[RCdude21]

why didnt u just put an industrial sized fan on there, u kno w/ a dc to ac converter and a 12 volt car battery. the .70 could pull it all;) :D

that is a sweet flywheel, and looks fairly easy to make. did u make it? or buy it? oh well looks like it could get the job done

[RC Jack]

RCdude21, these flywheels aren't available, yet. So, that rules out buying it...for now. And yes, I did make it. It'll get the job done of cooling the clutch & bell.

I made this one in a hurry, so, when I got to the cooling fins, I realized that my math was wrong, so, I have since trashed this one and started another.

Regular production? Dunno.......

[challenger440-6]

[challenger440-6]

Originally posted by RC Jack
And from the side.






But it's a Ford.:mad:


A DODGE body will be used in the near future!!:cool: :D

amen, my dodge loving friend!

mopar power!

check out ramchargercentral.com

[challenger440-6]

sorry i think i double posted

[RC Jack]

Thanks Challenger, but, I have since sold that body 'cuz it was too small! The new body, above, is a '50' Chevy Panel, but, the show body that I have coming is also a '50' Chevy Panel. I really hate to say this, but, there ain't a Dodge Ram body out there that actually has the length & width to fit a 1/8th scale MT! And look somewhat realistic!!

With all of the monster trucks coming out and most in need of a personalized custom body, other than what it came with, whatever company decides to actually make bodies that are not only proportionate, but, realistic looking, for a 1/8 scale MT, will be rolling in $$$!! I thought HPI did that with the Dodge Ram; they only lengthened it to fit the Savage!

[big1s]

D.O.D.G.E. Dads. Old. Dead. Garauge. Experiment. :p


F.O.R.D. F*****. On. Race. Day. :p

[RC Jack]

With all of the clutch overheating problems the EK has had and still having, the solution:

http://www.******.net/media/Dsc00634.jpg

http://www.******.net/media/Dsc00636.jpg

[MaxxThrasher]

Very innovative Jack! (RC Jack, Ben):confused: :p

Have you thought about Venting the Bell itself?

[RC Jack]

Yep, thought of those; they work on a 21, but, not on a 70(!), too much power, too much heat and they aren't that effective, much like the "vented" flywheels that are available.

[MaxxThrasher]

I don't have any experience with the .70. This is a common problem with them? I know you've experimented with different shoe material, but have you tried aluminum shoes? I don't know what this would do for cooling though. Maybe you need a stronger clutch shoe spring?:confused: Maybe the shoes are constantly rubbing lightly?
Sounds like a strange problem from an engine that doesn't put out that much RPM. Guess it's all the torque. Is it constantly shifting with the 2 speed you have in it?
Venting the clutch bell, to me sounds like it would allow some heat to escape.

Sorry to unload on ya, sounds perplexing!

[RC Jack]

Maxx, clutch failure is a big problem with the 70, mainly due to heat. Open clutchbells only contribute to failure by allowing dirt & debris inside. And while the spring can be an issue, it's not the problem, just the over all torque of the 70, using a 21 size clutch. While what I've done is only an aid, the only real way out is a clutch of proper proportions to the 70's demands, ie, more surface, heat resistant material, good wear characteristics and of course, a fast quick & clean hook-up doesn't hurt either.

There is a "new" clutch out for the 70, but, I have my reservations about that one, steel against steel, with a thin layer of "rubber" betwen them. There has never been an instance where steel against steel in a friction device has ever worked for too long! Mention has it that it's a heli clutch, which from what I have seen, run at a steady RPM...monster trucks don't! Will it work? Sure...for a while. And so goes the ongoing search for the ultimate EK clutch.

[MaxxThrasher]

Hmmmm? Sounds like you need to build a .70 size clutch!:D

[RCdude21]

dude, do u think that it could be the sliding clutch? i noticed the sliding clutch flywheel mabey try thr "old" type of clutch or if this new flywheel works then u wouldnt have to worry about it

[Spooph]

Put in another channel with a manual clutch..... A big one..

[RC Jack]

You're right, Maxx, a 70 size clutch would be in order, if this one doesn't work out.

The slider-type clutch is fine, it's just the heat that destroys clutches.

A manual clutch would be a real pain in _ _ _ to use and probalby take co-ordination to a new level.:D

update


Sometime, this week, all of this is going in the shop for anodizing. It took a while to buff & polish it all and I'm glad that phase is over! Talk about making a mess! Some of these parts have a brushed finish, while others have a high polish. And coincidently, the new body will be here about the same time the anodizing will be done, next week. (I hope I remember how this truck goes together!:D Now, where did I put those directions?)

http://www.******.net/media/parts_layout__4.jpg

[wizen2002]

awsome work dude!!!!:)

[JT Racing Maxx]

so what color anodize you getting? Green would be sweet, also red or blue.

[MrCrash]

Being this truck is so cool and different,he has to get some odd ball color.I think splash anodizing would look pretty cool.

[JT Racing Maxx]

if he got it all powder coated, Tha'd be sweet.

RC jack, after its all done, you should try to up-grade it to a gas engine ,like a 1/5 scale engine and a set of jumbo Maxx tires. I'm sure the diffs can take a gas engine. the tires on your truck currently look a little bit to small and make the truck look top-heavy.

[RC Jack]

"D"...none of the above.:D Too much color makes it look rather..."like a circus".

As far as upgrading to a gas engine, due to the frame rails design, a gas engine won't fit without heavy mods and if I do that, then, I might as well make new frame rails. I still have a Monster Pirate that I can "convert". :D :D
As much as this truck looks top-heavy, check out the vids, the only time it rolled was on grass. It's not designed to handle like a buggy, but, it does handle like a monster truck!

BTW, these tires ARE Jumbo-Maxx! Kong tires are out of the question; they'd alter the final gearing waaay too much.

[JT Racing Maxx]

lol, theres 20 pages worth of stuff for this thread, can you tell me what page the videos are On? lol

[RC Jack]

The vids are on pg 14 & 15. Another few pages and I'd nearly have a novel. :D
The vids aren't that clear, nor is there anything that resembles jumping or anything else, they are just from the initial shakedown run...to seat everything.......or unseat everything. I only lost 2 bolts, one of those bolts dropped a link on the front suspension......and still handled great!
Enjoy.

There'll be new vids in a week or 2. These should have some action in them!!

[rcnewb]

looks like we have a smoker

[RC Jack]

Friday, I got the parts back from Pittsburgh Anodizing, even the wheel centers were anodized; cleaned off the bench, put down a towel and laid them all out for reassembly. Just when I got the most of it back together, the new body arrived. Talk about timing! Again, Chris @ Teamduze (http://teamduze.com) did another great job(!), as did Pittsburgh Anodizing! The parts that weren't anodized were buffed & polished to a mirror finish. There were a couple of "faux paus" that were corrected before it went for anodizing, like cutting new rear control arms, the front driveshaft was being cut, (need a new one), by the rear cup when the suspension was fully extended, the exhaust pipe was hitting the rear shock mount. I'll be posting pix in a couple of days; still waiting on a new temp gauge. There are only 2 things that I can say about the "NEW" truck: 1. it looks really different! And 2. This truck is..... SURGICALLY CLEAN!!!

[MrCrash]

What color did you get the parts anodized?

[Figit090]

I WANT TO SEE PICS!!!!!:D :D man....how much has this totaled up to $$$ wise so far??:confused: :eek: :eek: :confused:

[RCdude21]

awsome new body, looking at it on duze's site, pretty sweet.

it sucks that your ram sold for like 45 bucks. i would of bid on it if i had the chance, oh well

u should also get a few sets of jumbomaxx swamp dawgs, they are sweet and hook up he same if not better then claw dawgs

[RC Jack]

Some assembly after anodizing:

http://www.******.net/media/complete_fr___rr_sub_assy.jpg

http://www.******.net/media/both_subs_installed-side_view.jpg

http://www.******.net/media/side-view-inshop.jpg

http://www.******.net/media/new_flywheel---rcp1.jpg

http://www.******.net/media/Rt_side-tubes.jpg

http://www.******.net/media/no_cage.jpg

http://www.******.net/media/no_cage__4.jpg

http://www.******.net/media/no_cage__2.jpg

http://www.******.net/media/no_cage__3.jpg

[Sparx]

http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung/grinser/grinning-smiley-043.gif
!!AWSOME!!

[MaxxThrasher]

Exceedingly clean! If it wasn’t for the extreme customization it would look like a factory build. Very professional work Jack, way to go!

[Spooph]

Wow, I didn't even notice the extra 2 shocks in the front and the rear. You should submit this truck to RCCA, Kevin would be very jealous.. Good job on all of that, looks very cool, and i'm very envious.

[RC Jack]

Fact is, Spooph, someone on another board contacted RCCA and that they wanted to do a feature on it, but, at the time, this new body was being painted, so, they wanted to use one of their's(!), which I graciously declined, tho, I would get to keep the body. (because it would take from the appearance & theme) The other reason, is that they wanted me to ship it to them , insured, of course, where they said they would "need" it for a week. I offered to drive up there, only 419 miles away, and according to Matt Higgins, they would, in that case, only need it for a day or 2. (what would they be doing with it for the rest of the week....had I shipped it to them?:D ) In a later email, they re-iterated that I should ship it to them. Again, I declined to ship it, but, offered to drive up there. This is according to Matt Higgins, an editor at RCCA. I haven't heard from him since!

Someone on another board also said Kevin would be very jealous, so........

I didn't build this to get put in a magazine, but, for myself and if a magazine wants to do a feature on it, that's great(!), but, I will not compromise my work or it's appearance to do so....and if they'd rather run their 10,000th T-Maxx feature instead of something excitingly new, fresh, & different then, so be it, it's their magazine.

Thanks Maxx! "exceedingly clean? :D I call it....surgically clean.:D

Thanks, Sparks!

I can say: THIS TRUCK IS DONE! Finished? NEVER!

[Mustang_child]

Very nice job jack looks better in black i think. And probably they were gonna run it aroudn liek anyone with a nice piece of machinery like that would do lol

[MonsterBlazer#1]

ill tel u what they were gona do
THRASH THE.SH.... out of it!!!!
no way would i let any1 drive my cars let alone send it to them and let them dow hat ever with out me supervising with my 9mm tanfoglio semi auto pistol in my hand incase they decide to get a little throttlehappy and plant it into a wall

:D my 2.391 cents

[MonsterBlazer#1]

id also...as an australian my syself
like so point out that AC/DC
ARE AUSSY AND RUUULLLEEE

[MrCrash]

That's one SWEET truck!!!http://www.*************.com/forum/images/smilies2/rocking.gif http://www.*************.com/forum/images/smilies/peace.gif http://www.*************.com/forum/images/smilies2/rocking.gif http://www.*************.com/forum/images/smilies/peace.gif http://www.*************.com/forum/images/smilies2/rocking.gif http://www.*************.com/forum/images/smilies/peace.gif

[TEAMDUZE]

Bob: If you sent the truck to them I gaurantee that they would run it. If you are there atelast you are like a hawk watching over your prey.

I also agree with the statement about letting them write another T-Maxx blow out. If you saw the prices they charge for advertising then you would puke. They charge more than the Hot Rod mags that I list my real painting service in. CRAZY! F00000LS

I have a Maxx that I have customised to the teeth and I hate people even touching it.

Glad to see that the body looks much more to size and looks great.

We look forward to your next project.

Duze!
www.teamduze.com

[Spooph]

Originally posted by MonsterBlazer#1
ill tel u what they were gona do
THRASH THE.SH.... out of it!!!!
no way would i let any1 drive my cars let alone send it to them and let them dow hat ever with out me supervising with my 9mm tanfoglio semi auto pistol in my hand incase they decide to get a little throttlehappy and plant it into a wall

:D my 2.391 cents

just a 9mm? Common man, loose the sissy pistol and get yourself atleast a .50 AE Desert Eagle. Personally I like the .454 Casull, but to each there own. Jack, after hearing that, I wouldn't send it to them even if they asked, knowing what I do now. Anyways, still a badass truck, what's the next upgrade? (you said you'd never be finished.)

[NitroBoy24]

And I thought it couldnt get any better.....boy was i WRONG:D :D :D Thats so cool I cant think of a word in my 14 1/2 year old vocabulary;) to describe it...

[MonsterBlazer#1]

spooph
im the captian of my pistol club so ive shot a few in my time
there isnt much advantage from a 9mm to a .45
9mm, if anything is more accurate and more userfriendly, there is a hel of a lot mroe kik from a .45 and thus needs mroe bringing bak to the sighting pssition.
a 9mm Tanfoglio match grade semi auto would be my pick :)

[Spooph]

MonsterBlazer#1, I'm just messin' w/ya man. It's all in good fun, and it seems like you're doing exactly what I want to do... Just prolly not right at this point in my life.. Anyways, the first time I shot a .454 Casull the thing scared me half to dead, that's all I was basing it on. But Dad also has a 9mm, not as competition spec as yours, but they're quick. Anyways, have a great day, the throttle pegged, and keep da 9mm on target.

[Mustang_child]

i was just brezin thru and i was wonderin how the chat went from jacks awesome machine to weaponry lol ill go search again fo when it changes..

[rhcsavage21]

hey Rcjack your monster has been posted in the new issue of RcDriver!!!!

[rhcsavage21]

.

[newbie45]

looks like a "rollover" mobile

[RC Jack]

rhcsavage21, someone on another board mentioned that, too, tho, I haven't seen the mag anywhere. I'll have to see if I can snag a copy somewhere.

According to the "powers-that-be", RCCA will be doing a multi-page feature on Pie Wagon, as well and should be a more detailed, in depth feature, using their own photogs. I'm counting on it being on the cover.

newbie, I'm not even going to comment on that remark.

[TraxMaxST]

Run over by a car? OMG! Jack has to tell the story now. I didn't know about that, I figured the project just started life as a winter project run wild.

Sooooo...how did the original EK get smoked by a car? Do tell!

[Chase023]

RCJack its good to see your awesome Monster Truck (Pie Wagon) on a magazine..

How sweet it is.. Congrats
Funny thing is that I can never find RCDriver anywhere I have looked.. Where does it get distributed??

Hey RCjack, don't you love it when you see guys like noobie make comments like that? heh

[RC Jack]

Originally posted by TraxMaxST
Run over by a car? OMG! Jack has to tell the story now. I didn't know about that, I figured the project just started life as a winter project run wild.

Sooooo...how did the original EK get smoked by a car? Do tell!

What's up, John? Ain't been on in a while, I've been up to my neck in everything else...none of it RC. Anyhow, how my EK got run over? I was running it up the hill in back of the house an up in the alley with a few other RC's. The fella that ran it over, 1. I didn't like him cuz he's a pseudo-bully and 2. he was drunk and got behind the wheel of his car. Well, as I was going by his garage, he backed out into the alley, (the garage door was closed!:D ), and right over my EK. (He put it thru his homeowner's, along with the garage door.) The only thing that saved some of it was the rollcage, and that snapped right off the mounts, but, it protected the engine & gearcases. Everything else was, for lack of a better word, FUBAR'D ; the chassis was somewhat bent and not worth straightening and everything else that was alum alloy would have to be re-fabricated and if I'm gonna do that, then, let's go for broke! That's when I decided to make a real monster truck...Pie Wagon.

I thought that I had mentioned this before? Guess not.
I'm curious, John, what did the engineers where you work have to say about Pie Wagon? I'd be very interested in their slant!

Thanks, Chase, tho, they are only in Reader's Rides . RCCA's approach should be way better, as they used their own photographer!
BTW, Wally-World just started carrying RC-Driver, as well as CarAction.

People that make comments like that are ones that think that it only takes a bit of aluminum, a few screws and 4 tires and and it's "done". They have no concept, comprehension or appreciation of what's involved in an undertaking of this magnatude and therefore, very callous, in making remarks such as what was said.

Boy, I thought the EK drew crowds whenever I ran it, but, it's nothing compared to Pie Wagon. EK's take a back seat...to Pie Wagon(!)...any EK!:D So much for a "rollover mobile". :D :D Check out the vids, newbie45!

[Fantom 15 gt]

Hey RC JACK where can i find vids of it?? :confused:

[RC Jack]

There are 2 vids, Fantom. I haven't made any new ones yet, been too busy.

Vid #1: http://www.******.net/view_single.php?medid=7672

vid #2: http://www.******.net/view_single.php?medid=7740

[rhcsavage21]

they don't work.

[DCLXVI]

They are probably on r c p i c s...replace the * with r c p i c s (as one word)...

[RC Jack]

You'll have to manually type it into the command line, In place of the asterisks, type in r-c-p-i-c-s, without the dashes. There's no remote linking anymore to r-c-p-i-c-s. Sorry.

[Freak e-maxx1]

hey rcjack i have a couple of questions could u post ur email adresss so i could ask them?

[RC Jack]

Just send me a PM....or you could ask 'em here.

[Freak e-maxx1]

what did u use to make all this parts a mill what king of mill did u buy if useed one? and how much did u pay for it?

[racinlosi]

Ok, I haven't read the whole thing yet, but I would like to congragulat you on getting in RC Driver Magazine. And great truck, just not great how the project started.:D :( :) ;) :p

[RC Jack]

Freak e-maxx1, the unit that I used to machine Pie Wagon was a Smithy Granite 1220; as for the price, it was less than posted on their website. It's a good machine for the home hobbyist.

racinlosi, thank you, tho, the feature in an upcoming issue of RCCA should be much better.

[racinlosi]

Your welcome, I like that issue. It's the only one and first one I got.lol But I'll be looking forward to the RCCA's artical on it.;)