Well guys. I have been super busy...
Building 3  Mini Peterbilt Cabs for a customer in Napa.
A sweet little truck i am going to be posting another bolg about shortly,  also, Adam Evans is going to be getting his
Mini Chevy Vega Wagon  soon. Just finishing up on the hood. Man it is going to be one sweet little ride! A bit bigger scale than the semi trucks, but how else can we fit all that motor... lol
Anyways heres a few pics of the truck cabs getting ready to go home.

This next photo was earlier in the build while i was making the cabs main. Structure.

Heres a few pics of them with Big Green in the back... 

The one thats kept me Trucking Along..

So much fun to just take it out and go for a cruise around the neighborhood.

This is a pic of me on Big Green.  With little blue on the Low boy

See the Mini Minibike i made...

Its as long as your foot...

Heres a few pics of the blogs in progress.

This is Adam Evans. CHEVY Vega Wagon..

Going to be sooo fun...

Heres a little teaser pic of the next blog in progress...

This one is going to be a blast...  

36v electric drivetrain.  

Can wait to see it with the little camper trailer in tow.

Well til next time,

 Keep Moving Forward

&

Get"R"Done

Dang Contraptor

Toby McCaslin

Any questions on a possible build dont be shy...

Email me and lets talk...

TobyBuilds@gmail.com

well its been a while,
and I realized I don't have any pictures of my little truck up so I snapped a couple of pics of it in the garage here's a few hope you like them.

It's always been intended to be a 1/6 scale gocart peterbilt 359.

COMMENT
what else you think I should do to it?

Also here's a link to my video of it in use on YouTube

Dang Contraptions Mini Peterbilt ROLLIN! you tube link!

As Always  

Keep Moving Forward 

& 

GetRDone!

What a Blast! got the truck out and filmed a few runs from a drone...

We had so much fun playing with the mini Pete
Got some killer video of it with a
World Record Holding  FG 1\5 scale BMW
107MPH. 8S 2P lipo and Brushless motor set up!
Man this thing is crazy Fast!! Like burnouts from 80mph up fast!
Heres a Video of The Mini Pete!

http://m.youtube.com/watch?sns=em&v=QVZOSZNG4mo#

And heres a video of the FG~ BMW by AerialPixels.com
On the back of the Mini Pete!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXTo6rjEM7U&sns=em

Went for A Cruise Around the Neighborhood Today!! Can't Wait Till She's Painted!!!

Well I decided to go for a drive today!
First ride went great actually rode it all over the neighbor hood today. It was so funny the neighbors were pulling out the camera phones as I went cruising on by.
Here's a video of my first run on it.
Can't wait to ride it again what a blast! Feels like it'll pull my jeep pretty easy too I could even drop the rear pulley size and get more top end but in the video I'm cruising at about a quarter throttle!
Top speed estimated about 20-25mph! Fast for this thing!
Next ones getting a pitbike moto!r 107cc 4 speed

 its gonna be the one I offer a frame And steel cab kit for!
Email me @    
  Tobybuilds@Gmail.com

Go to youtube.com and copy and paste and search this title

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mini ride on Peterbilt Steel Body Gas Powered! Mini semi Peterbilt Ride on Tractor trailer...

Well i Have been attempting to get the bodies molded and done i am just short of the capital for the first run of the bodies.

I have been contemplating building a Briggs & Stratton Powered truck since the very first one was Day Dreamed up Over 15 Years ago.

so i figure i would go down and get some sheet metal and start fabricating an all steel cab. It turned Out SWEET!
Heres a link to a youtube video of it!



https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QVZOSZNG4mo

i was able to make template pieces from the foam Body i am going to be molding and get the sizes as close as possible so that the trailers and everything would all be interchangeable from truck to truck.

So Here it is

  the ALL Steel body Miniature Peterbilt Semi truck that i made  

what Do you guys think?

this is a Great angle of the truck full bumper and all...

The engine fits like a Glove! that is the carb and fuel tank sticking out of the back of the cab above the pulley.

Still Need to get Bigger Steel Rod to Make A Better Steering Wheel.

Belt Drive with a foot pedal operated tensioner is what i decided to do for the clutch.

the Motor has a 1-1/4" pulley  which turns a 6" pulley on the Jackshaft which transfers to a 8 tooth sprockett on the same shaft then via chain is turning a 38 Tooth rear  Sprocket     so the total final ratio is somewhere about 16 to 1 

i want it to be torquey enough to haul 5 big Full size adults On the trailer with ease!

this is a pic with the steel body on the electric chassis.

the Electric mini Peterbilt Works Perfect!  Rode it Down the street Around the block all the neighbors were coming out checking it out as i passed these are going to be a blast at the car shows and Strips Parades!  and around the Neighborhood!

I also Have the hictch almost complete i just didnt get any pics of it with it all on there yet i made the hitch plate much simpler than the first one it is still a sliding fith wheel to change the Steer wheels Weight.  but i didnt build the mechanical jaws this time im tring to make the process a little easier to make for the time being...

i have the perfect idea on how i am going to make the 5th wheel plates locks for future ones but i have to have Capital to be able to purchase the necessary components.

Well Guys if  all goes well i should be posting a Video of this thing making a few passes in my neighborhood in the next few short coming Days??? Weeks??? Months???  who knows when i will be able to get back at it...

I Bought a New Welder As Always I GOT A Lincoln Electric!

my Favorite Machines In The World! I Love My Lincoln!

 if you get a chance Share My Blog and Comment On What you think!

on that note..

night Guys

Keep Moving Forward 

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   Get"R"Done

Dang Contraptions

Chopped down My Redwood Trees that Were Dead... So i Used the Wood and my Chainsaw And Carved A Few Bears

The Building of Rat Wagon

We'll all I started to build a second wagon seeing how much fun I had with the first before selling it.  I thought I would build one for my first nephew Action Jaxson!  & His sister Sophie! 

It is coming out awesome I did the hairpin style front end avail this time with him joints and springs. The front end is going to have 2" inches of travel to dampen the hard landings of wheelies. 

I learned this the lat wagon! I wish it had front suspension if you chop the gas and hit the brakes it Comes Down HARD!

This one had a T handle bar with a thumb throttle because the throttle has a built in stop to regulate the amount of throttle they are able to give it for learning purposes.

The seat is a Tillett racing Go Cart seat my brother scored from a friend.

The front wheels are 10" scooter tires and rims. The front axle is custom bent and 6 inches wider than the rear axle. Bent to simulate a drop beam axle for that old school feel.

The wagon had to be notched for the frames steering setup and also the carb an intake because I am making the chassis as low profile ad possible to avoid roll covers a any cost!
(((Hence the throttle stop)))

The exhaust is awesome it looks like a open header set out the sides 4 exhaust pipes on each side of the wagon to give it that mean sound and to look like the real deal!

I also I'm in he middle of building the center console shifter and choke knob mount. I'm trying to keep it as sweet looking as possible its hard though I came up with a carb cover / shift console pan idea I am going to try out and see how it comes out.

Also my mini Pete  semi cabs are on pre sale email me for pricing and a shipping quote...

Well till next time....

Keep Moving Forward. & Get"R"Done!

Coreys Dang Cruiser!

This is THE Baddest Cruiser Bicycle I have ever Ridden! 

This thing rides like a Cadillac and just scoots!

I Hand Made the frame from 2 bikes a patio chair and New steel

I know I Know LOL...

But is was a nice piece of steel with a great shape.

The feel the shape the ride it all screams Bad Ass! 

it was built for a 32" inseam to ride it perfect!

This lower pic is from before I changed it to the nice rounded beach cruiser bars.

                                      



I will update this whole posting when I figure out where my more recent pics went. Since these photos were taken I have since mounted fat tire fenders and almost finished with the molding and bodywork... I'm probably going to be painting it and the frame for the semi truck at the same time. I have been pondering Powder coating...for both...
IDK...

we will see

Also...

I am Preselling the mini semi truck cab copies made from fiberglass to build a 4 foot long from bumper to bumper miniature Day Cab Peterbilt semi truck check out my other posts

Till then

Keep Moving Forward & Get"R"Done!

Anyone wanting to buy a fiberglass copy of the semi?

I'm preselling copies of the mini semi truck for the first run of the bodies
if your interested send me a message and I will send you pricing on them.
Check out this video of my steel mini peterbilt i made
Cneck out this link to youtube

Steel Mini 

The can is a 12 ounce can to show size and scale of body
The Day cab chassis is 4' feet from bumper to bumper.

I also designed and am In the first stages of building the LED headlights
with round cast stainless steel housings they are super efficient and beautiful.

SOON to be offered is the radio flyer truckers kit it is awesome. frame, cab and all the hardware to transform your wagon into a miniature truck, with trailer optional using your original wagon rear axle and wheels. And another complete wagon as a trailer. 
It is awesome.

I am currently trying to raise funds to help further the development of other truck parts.

I'm in the design stage for building a miniature concrete truck that half the barrel is a padded seat form fit upholstery to look like the real thing.

also I'm designing a sleeper cab to add to the existing body to give it that long haul look with a longer frame.

I love these things they are the coolest toy around
for that ultimate little trucker!
Just like dads semi truck!

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