HL Truck Mods

[Will01Capri]

Absolutely brilliant, a proper sorted deuce. I love it

[Max-U52]

Later when the weather breaks I'll get some in action stuff.

At the beginning of the video I say the project started in Detroit, but that's not true. It started in the talented mind of my friend Martin (I guess now he's the Re Pat Tanker), and without his genius none of this would have ever happened.

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[Max-U52]

And here's the final video. I hope you guys enjoyed the project, and if any of our U.S. members want to build one of these just let me know and we'll see what we can do.

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[Max-U52]

So I'm still working on the WC-51 and the ambulance, and I just ordered the filament for the one ton trailers for me and Greg (and whoever else might want one) but I can't just have those two trucks going, we need more confusion. Therefore, I'm thinking about making this my next project



If I use the tires and rims from a CCKW, with the split dual rims in the rear, do you think I could paint it gray and pass it off as German? It would be really nice if I could figure out the enlarged rims and tires. Basically, I'd like to make both tire and rim exactly 15% larger, but keep the hex socket for the axle at the size it is. I'm not sharp enough, and Martin is rather busy, so is there anyone else that can make that modification? I just think the tires now look too small and toy-like, and just slightly more diameter would make a world of difference.

[Tiger6]

Did you look at the rims and tyres of the Diamond T? They are 65mm diameter.

[Max-U52]

I'm really glad you said that. I didn't know they were different size. I better go order some TPU. That should be just about perfect for what I have in mind. And he comes to the rescue once again. Thanks, T6.

[Max-U52]

So are the tires on the trailers the same size as the tires on the cckw?

[Tiger6]

Yes, they use a modified CCKW rim to suit a 2mm shaft but otherwise are the same.

[Max-U52]

Here's the next project, and as soon as I finish all tires and rims for this and the Q60 I'll start printing the one ton trailer.

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[Max-U52]

More on the tanker

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