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Bodacious 06-01-2017 04:35 AM

Shop Truck
 
We needed a truck to display some of the stuff I want to build and sell as well as showcase other folks products we want to push.

This is what we came up with so far:

https://s19.postimg.org/vtavcmpyb/shop_truck.jpg

Bodacious 06-01-2017 06:24 AM

https://s19.postimg.org/gebu9icir/shop_truck_2.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/y5ngnyrxf/shop_truck_3.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/sir3qhper/shop_truck_4.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/6838qis4j/shop_truck_5.jpg

Bodacious 06-01-2017 06:28 AM

https://s19.postimg.org/logt0swrn/re...g_shackles.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/cs60wv65f/re...ng_hangers.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/gzw7rvi77/re..._hangers_2.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/4pcfzaaxv/sh...k_steering.jpg

Nootch 06-01-2017 09:21 AM

You will want to beef up that front slider mount. You will need thicker parent metal to slide on, that bolt on the thin metal will just wear a hole i think.

You could do a thicker side piece and enlarge the old some and run a spacer between the bolt and slot, so there is a rolling member versus a sliding one.

Truck looks awesome though, keep up the awesome work.

WUnderwood 06-01-2017 09:29 AM

Holy Jesus...

Highwayman 06-01-2017 09:35 AM

How do the suspension requirements on a truck like this compare with one running on asphalt? Is it as critical?

Red Sleeper 06-01-2017 11:14 AM

Well that's one way to do it.

CorneliusRox 06-01-2017 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nootch (Post 2620740)
You will want to beef up that front slider mount. You will need thicker parent metal to slide on, that bolt on the thin metal will just wear a hole i think.
You could do a thicker side piece and enlarge the old some and run a spacer between the bolt and slot, so there is a rolling member versus a sliding one.

Most setups I've seen use Delrin on both sides with a lot of surface area. That spreads the load and makes it a low friction contact.

DDually 06-01-2017 11:22 AM

You are hiring someone to weld for you, right?

jasonc 06-01-2017 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDually (Post 2620762)
You are hiring someone to weld for you, right?

Makes perfect sense now.

dieselbeef 06-01-2017 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddually (Post 2620762)
you are hiring someone to weld for you, right?

god i hope so...a bit of fab skills wouldnt hurt either

j.fondler 06-01-2017 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dieselbeef (Post 2620775)
god i hope so...a bit of fab skills wouldnt hurt either

This thing is MINT! (Roadkill context)

Ram12vcummins 06-01-2017 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDually (Post 2620762)
You are hiring someone to weld for you, right?



I wasn't gonna say it lol

QMFB 06-01-2017 03:08 PM

Yup... Definitely need to invest in a Welder / Fabricator.

TheBac 06-01-2017 06:02 PM

My God. :eek:

RD TRCTR 06-01-2017 07:10 PM

I am sure all of the custom parts show cased are just for mock up. The real parts will look like they're robot welded.

smokin1997 06-01-2017 08:36 PM

W. T. F.



For the love of God, hire some help

Bodacious 06-01-2017 09:04 PM

We made an attempt to start on this thing exactly two weeks before its debut. We failed and keep in mind we were moving along quickly. ...and I have another hernia on my left side now. It has just opened up a little so I am going to nurse it the best I can to get through the summer anyway. The tubes and hose business I bought is doing well so I won't have to put out to much to keep the coin coming in.

Heck no on the sloppy fab. The neater I make them, the more I have to charge. Those are some of my best welds. LOL

The rear shackles are just there to keep the springs from moving side to side. Not shown yet is the high impact plastic that the spring eye will slide on. This is the prototype spring relocater kit I want to offer. This being the race version, the hangers/shackles only purpose is to support the weight and side to side movement. I may even build some out of 3/16" aluminum.

We are going to put dually 40's on the wife's first gen. When we get around to it, I will build a prototype "heavy duty" spring relocator kit. Here in WV, the entire width of the tire has to be covered with a fender. Not only is it the law, I would hate to have to dd something that was over 8' wide. lol

The Toyota front end looks a little goofy under the full size. The first gen frame is narrower than the Ram50 frame, believe it or not. We had to cut everything off the front and rear and move closer together. This took a lot of time I wasn't figuring on.

Bodacious 06-01-2017 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Highwayman (Post 2620744)
How do the suspension requirements on a truck like this compare with one running on asphalt? Is it as critical?

This is the same suspension that was under Bodacious. Fiberglass springs cut and sanded to achieve the desired spring rate. I have no worries about the rear suspension on the drag strip. The front suspension is another deal. Something will have to be done to prevent spring wrap. I have a set of aluminum ladder bars I was thinking about trying.

I am also developing a mechanical clutch with sprag to adjust the amount of power delivered to the front end. The clutch is very similar to an inline PTO clutch. These items are being added to our gutted cases. Obviously, if we sling a 1500hp engine in this thing the front would die on the drag strip. The sprag will release the front end and allow it to free spool once the rear slicks grow large enough.

I don't think it will be so critical on the drag strip as the front will hopefully just be hanging there for a little bit. Something like flashlight drags will require the front to pull right off the bat.

Bodacious 06-01-2017 09:35 PM

I also wanted to add that the cell, battery, chill water tank, ect.. will eventually find their way under the bed surface. We are going to haul stuff with this jewel. I'm betting I could haul a full load of TP without incident.


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