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Post by hcfr34 on Dec 10, 2004 19:14:10 GMT -6
Well it took forever to start, but I did it. Got my bearring set from the local hobby shop yesterday (29.99 with tax included) and installed. Got my schematics for the chassis. Have located carbon fiber dealers on line, but may still go with aluminum when I find it . I'm thinking firetruck for the body, if I can find one, maybe even working lights and sirens.
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Post by Rock Spyder on Dec 12, 2004 12:15:02 GMT -6
Fire engine body go to www.parmapse.com they had or have one.. Carbon fiber I suggest maybe celtic customs.? lets see some build pics Tom |
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Post by hcfr34 on Dec 12, 2004 13:26:51 GMT -6
Thanks Tom, when I get into the interesting stuff I'll post.
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Post by hcfr34 on Dec 13, 2004 18:30:50 GMT -6
Took a look at that site, they must of pulled it off the shelf. Got an axle from the new revo the other day. I'm going to try to make it work with the A-1 hubs. I'm going to remove some material out of the center to install a bearing for the piece holding the axle shaft to ride in. Adam are the revo shafts the same size as the shafts (part that the wheel rides on) you used when you chopped the hubs and installed the bearings. If so it will be easy to take care of that aspect of the mod. If not, I'll need to find a longer shaft to install in the revo axle. Luckly they are removable. I thoucht about using the original metal wheel carriers, but they are slightly too small. Also, looking for some sassy metal out drives, preferably the 2nd editions that are beefier, or anything thats comparable. Ken
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Post by hcfr34 on Dec 17, 2004 1:01:25 GMT -6
Great day  Got an aluminum supplier, finally, and he is only 6 miles away. Check this, 3/16x1'x2' $10 bucks. Told me I could have it fo nothing, but it's christmas. Plenty more where that came from, I'm sure I'll need it. Thinking about a 2 piece chassis connected in middle via a large 1:1 wheel bearing. Mass articulation for crawling and a couple of removable brackets, that can be reinstalled to keep chassis inline and stiff, for bashing. Oh the possibilities are almost overwhelming.  :)Ken |
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Post by hcfr34 on Dec 17, 2004 7:17:19 GMT -6
Also, if anyone is interested in materials you can pm me. I'll give you his name and location of buisness. He works with all different types of sheet alumn. He sells the stuff out of the scrap pile and what a pile it is. Ken
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Post by Adam454ss on Dec 18, 2004 18:47:05 GMT -6
Ken
The slider shafts I used were from the Traxxas rustler. The ones on the EVO and Emaxx are too big.
AS for the axles if you type USA-1 axles in your search engine you will get a link to a website that makes them for $150.00. That's with sliders and u-joints.
As for the aluminum outdrives all I can say is watch ebay. You might get lucky. I purchased 4 for $20.
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Post by hcfr34 on Dec 19, 2004 19:04:43 GMT -6
Adam, why do you say they are to big? I plan on using Revo hubs instead of the stock ones, if thats the reason.Ken
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Post by Adam454ss on Dec 19, 2004 19:34:51 GMT -6
It's because of the clearance between the uprights. I had to dremel a fair amount off to accomidate the Rustler sliders. When you turn the wheels from left to right they moved slightly forward and backward with my axle modifation. I think if you order the axles from that machinist you don't have to do that.
Adam
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Post by hcfr34 on Dec 20, 2004 3:03:11 GMT -6
If I'm using the revo hubs, I don't see that as a problem, am I overlooking something? ;D
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Post by Adam454ss on Dec 20, 2004 14:32:13 GMT -6
Explain your definition of hubs.
The piece I am talking about is called the upright that the "dogbone" rides in between and the upper suspension arm attaches to.
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Post by hcfr34 on Dec 20, 2004 22:51:36 GMT -6
All of the original hardware,If all goes to plan, will be replaced with the revo set up. This includes: dogbones, uprights, wheel carrier shafts. Basically the whole knuckle and any suspension parts that would connect it to the chassis or gearbox. It sounds like a big job, because it is. I'm confident it'll work out if I get my hands on the right tools, parts, and medical advice (lol). Does this give you a better idea of my intensions.
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Post by crushclod on Dec 21, 2004 7:49:07 GMT -6
this sounds like a cool project
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Post by Adam454ss on Dec 21, 2004 19:14:41 GMT -6
Ya it does give me a better idea. You are not the first to try attaching maxx stuff to a usa-1 chassis and gearboxes. It should work. Have fun. Ask questions.  |
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Post by hcfr34 on Dec 22, 2004 11:22:19 GMT -6
You got it. My local hs have to order some parts and then I should be rollin  |
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Post by hcfr34 on Jan 16, 2005 1:07:13 GMT -6
Drew up my template today for the chassis, closely resembles the dragoon on the craftlab site. Should have it fabricated in the next day or so. Installed a thorp ball diff (locked) in the rear. Tried to get one for the front on ebay, but was sniped  . Soooo I'll have to lock the plastic gears or hope to acquire a 2nd diff. for the front. The IFS/IRS will be fully functional along with 4 link suspension for the mass articulation I desire The wheelbase will be approx. 16.5" Lots more stuff, but it will have to wait untill the chassis is complete. |
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Post by hcfr34 on Jan 18, 2005 22:39:38 GMT -6
Cut one side of the chassis today out of 1/8" alumn. First time I used a scroll saw. I can't believe it either, just never had reason to I guess . It turned out sweet after I finished filing the rough edges. I still need to drill all mounting locations and build a second one. What turn buckles do y'all recommend for the links? |
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Post by Blackfoot on Jan 19, 2005 17:54:35 GMT -6
isnt fabricating just so much fun ..i love ut the only limit is your own lets see some pics!
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Post by hcfr34 on Jan 19, 2005 19:17:21 GMT -6
Got the other side cut today. Tomorrow I will shave them to match, shine them a little then some pics. I have never done much fabbing in my day, except on houses. I love building and working on the rc trucks is great. Right now I got a truck-in-a-bag. I take it everywhere and tinker with it. Doesn't matter if I'm working at the hospital or the station it's there. I consider it therapy, a release from all the other stuff that treads on my noodle. Can't wait to get far enough to post some pics and see what y'all think. Later Ken |
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Post by chutchis on Jan 19, 2005 21:28:31 GMT -6
Post pics anyway...this is the "Under Construction" page...lol, I'd like to see it.
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Post by hcfr34 on Jan 21, 2005 8:43:17 GMT -6
This will be the first pic I have attempted to post, so bear with me. The ruler is a scale ruler, but 12" none the less. I still need to drill for all the hardware; obviously, but here's my homemade chassis so far. Ken Got it on the desktop, can't figure out how to move it to the post here. I am a computer moron.  Hope it works ;D |
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Post by Blackfoot on Jan 21, 2005 16:32:21 GMT -6
it didnt work
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Post by chutchis on Jan 21, 2005 16:45:44 GMT -6
Send it to me via email and I'l post it for you. I pay for picture trail acct so I'll put it on there and remote link it to the board.
chutchis@sio.midco.net
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Post by hcfr34 on Jan 22, 2005 7:23:56 GMT -6
Thanks anyway chutchis, with the help of MRPJ, I was able to figure it out. |
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Post by Blackfoot on Jan 22, 2005 8:46:02 GMT -6
looks good and your pic is workin now ;D
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Post by chutchis on Jan 22, 2005 11:23:04 GMT -6
Hey looks good. Now get to work this weekend and finish it so we can see a complete truck, lol.
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Post by hcfr34 on Feb 2, 2005 20:24:24 GMT -6
Made the plates for my gearboxes yesterday and put them in the freezer. Gonna try to bend them to fit without cracking them in the next day or 2. They will provide mounting points for the 4 link susp, alumn rod shock towers for ifs springs, and a place to mount servos. Will post pics if the bends are a success.  I still need to clean them up a bit, bolt them in, add the towers, and servo mounts. Hmmmmm maybe dual servos per axle. |
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Post by CampRacing on Feb 8, 2005 21:37:25 GMT -6
what kind of axle is that?
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Post by chutchis on Feb 8, 2005 22:32:03 GMT -6
USA-1 axle I think
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Post by hcfr34 on Feb 8, 2005 22:43:02 GMT -6
That's it chutchis, right on the nose. The dreaded IFS axles.
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Got an aluminum supplier, finally, and he is only 6 miles away. Check this, 3/16x1'x2' $10 bucks. Told me I could have it fo nothing, but it's christmas. Plenty more where that came from, I'm sure I'll need it. Thinking about a 2 piece chassis connected in middle via a large 1:1 wheel bearing. Mass articulation for crawling and a couple of removable brackets, that can be reinstalled to keep chassis inline and stiff, for bashing. Oh the possibilities are almost overwhelming. 
:)Ken
. Soooo I'll have to lock the plastic gears or hope to acquire a 2nd diff. for the front. The IFS/IRS will be fully functional along with 4 link suspension for the mass articulation I desire 
