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
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!
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on that note..
night Guys
Keep Moving Forward
&
Get"R"Done
Dang Contraptions
