2nd 1/2 Scale Peterbilt body FOR A SHRINER, keep an eye on the parades!;)

After 6 weeks of constant work I finally finished the half size Peterbilt number 2!
I Cannot Wait to see what Chris Does with this truck for the Shriners!
This will be an amazing Toy!
Deadline crept up on me quicker than I anticipated ran into a couple issues I had to repair wish I would have had a couple more days with the body but it is what it is.
 I'm confident it will be Beautiful with little trimming to fit and prep for paint.
Hopefully he keeps Us posted on build pics I'd love to be able to share with everybody as Chris is Building the Truck or if it's finished and completed by the March deadline he gave, send pics for me to share!
I am anxious to see what he does to it to say the least!
Dang it i NED MY OWN LOL
I really am pushing to have a Body for me by this spring so i can start my own build!
Heres some pics of it along the build, and it in the Large Car Garage Going Home to
 St. Louis!

SHRINERS ARE AMAZING!
Many Thanks for who you are and what you do for everyone!

  

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I really cannot wait to see him build this I am so excited to see it!

As Always Keep Mving Forward
&
Get "R" Done !!!

Well It Finally Happened..... im Proud to Announce the mini Semi Cabs Are For Sale!

Well after many Years and Setbacks it was Finally Molded.  Now the time has come to selling copys of the Cab....

We have 

 Cabs & Rear Fenders  

Custom colors ship within 2 weeks of payment.

Green truck is to show size of the Cab it is a steel version of this Body with the same dimensions

NEW
Fiberglass Body
1:5 Scale
Made for 6" to 8" wheels -
(((found in local hardware stores.)))
GOCART or REMOTE CONTROL
What better way to Cruise Around @
A Show than one of these!
Load up the trailer with the Ice Chest and Bbq, some chairs
INSTANT TAILGATE PARTY.

Put it on the Front of a Wagon and youve got a custom Kid Hauler....
That Looks Awesome!
Mini Semi Truck
 Daycab.

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White Gelcoat Finish

4 ply Construction for A Smooth Durable Finish!

HAND Made By
DangContraptions

Im Glad to Announce that because i was able to buy materials in a Little larger ammount i have brought costs down on the Semi Cabs!


CAB only
 $200 +Shipping        

Cab & Rear Fenders
$275 + Shipping

Email or message me

TobyBuilds@Gmail.com

DangContraptions.blogspot.com

Also Check out my Latest Project
1/2 size Peterbilt 379 w Sleeper.
Its Awesome!

Rear Fenders Are Now for sale,
 Sleeper to Follow!
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QVZOSZNG4mo

Heres a link to a steel body truck the same size
So you get an idea of the size of the truck!.
Im the 280# guy riding it... ive had over 1100lbs of friends on it at once  lol.... Tons of Fun!


Custom colors available with payment up front.


As volume increases i will be able to purchase materials in larger quantitys that will lower the overall production costs and the savings  will be passed onto the future production runs of the Mini Semi.

As Always Keep Contrapting
 And.
GET R Done

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

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 

 &

   Get"R"Done

Dang Contraptions