Mystery project

[KyBlue 652]

A Ratchet Strap around the middle of the tire will help to push the sidewalls out, a little bit of dish soap to help them slide out and a healthy blast from a bead seater like

should do the trick for ya! You can make the bead seater from a cheap Air trank, Just need a ball valve, some tubing, and a threaded fitting welded to the tank (to thread the ball valve into)

This is a Really cool project! I wish I had access to the milling machines you do..I can only imagine what I'd come up with then!! haha

Keep up the progress!

[Mith 2]

I welded all the chassis parts together, and applied some paint. Once I get the bushings and pin retainers made for the rams then I can flip it over and start on the controls etc.

My engine is on order, and the pumps are all quoted for, just need to scrape the pennies together to order them.

Its slowly coming together!

[TT-(Moderator) 1,127]

Lookin' Large, Jim!

Any idea what this monster is going to weigh when it's all done? :WRS:

[Mith 2]

Probably over a ton Terry. That bare frame alone weighs about 300lbs easily.

[Mith 2]

[TT-(Moderator) 1,127]

Hey ! ! !

That kind of reminds me of the old Remco toys from back in the 80's !

[CasualObserver 3,406]

Looking tough Jim! reminds me of Stompers.... anybody else remember those?

[TT-(Moderator) 1,127]

Jason, yeah.

I even had the picture ready to post!

[Rollerman 290]

Jim it's looking very impressive...your fab skills are top notch too.

How long of a wait do you have on your engine?

[linen beige 14]

The stompers were when you straped a 9 volt battery to the top. :WRS:

[kpinnc 10,703]

Looks like it'll be quite the beast Mith! Can't wait to see more!

And fellas, the Stomper rigs ruled the regular little trucks...

Kevin

[linen beige 14]

Looks like it'll be quite the beast Mith! Can't wait to see more!

And fellas, the Stomper rigs ruled the regular little trucks...

Kevin

Don't want to get too far but I've never seen a stomper rig! I have to admit that I took the 12volt motor from a 1/32 scale slot car, put it in a stomper, hooked up two 9- volts in series, and pulled the paint off the walls!

[Mith 2]

Thanks Stephen. The engine should be in this country by now, expecting delivery early next week.

Cheers all. We are all children at heart, our toys just get bigger :whistle:

[Stigian 1,234]

It looks like the bendy beast is coming along well Jim

Also looks like you need a bigger workshop :D

[Mith 2]

Yup Ian, a bigger workshop would be just the ticket My parents took one of the mowers up to the farm, so I've got a little more room. The artic takes up the whole of the upper section of the workshop now.

Big news guys, my engine finally came! I'm going to move the air filter to the side of the hood eventually, its hard to see with it in the middle. 2 of the hydraulic pumps are on order, and so are pulleys etc.

[kpinnc 10,703]

Mith, that thing is gonna be a MONSTER!

Looks really great!

Kevin

[Stigian 1,234]

oo-er thats a big thing Jim :WRS:

[KyBlue 652]

Impressive!!

Oh and I had one or two of those Stompers Big Rigs. Wish I did still. Ever look back at some of the toys we played with and what they're worth today??

[Mith 2]

I forgot to add earlier that I decided to widen it 8" to make it look a bit more 'right'. Anyway, that sorted now, and it looks better for it. Its 2" thinner than the door, so it's going to be tight getting it out when its done.

Recieved my first batch of hydraulics today. The steering and drive pumps, the drive valve, a filter and a whole load of fittings/ other smaller valves.

Now its time to get really cracking. The drive pump and valve were much bigger than I thought. I put the battery next to the drive pump to give you and idea of size.

The bigger the toys the more the fun!

[Mith 2]

Few more bits done today, I'm struggling to find the time, but every now and again alot gets done.

Doesnt look like much, but figuring out how the foot pedal for the hydraulic drive will go is a huge step.

Hydraulic tank. The filler will be on the top. The top plate that the sticky up bit (technical term) is welded to unbolts. Its got about 40 bolts holding it on as it has to seal. Its just so you can get access to the filters in the tank. The 'patches' on the sides and front are where the lines going into and out of the tank will be welded. I welded the thicker steel 'patches' on for a bit more support. It holds a shade over 12 gallons, which should be enough hopefully, thats a bit less that half the total flow rate of the pumps.

The pedal. This is just the rocker part. I'll have a bit coming off the front and back that you press down to move the rocker. It'll be directly connected to the drive valve

[kpinnc 10,703]

Can't wait to see the finished product Mith!

Kevin

[HorseFixer 2,012]

Nice project Mith! Yer doing an excellent job keep the pictures comming!

Duke

[Stigian 1,234]

Good work as always Jim :whistle:

[Mith 2]

Just pictures, too tired to type today.

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[nylyon-(Admin) 7,120]

Jim, looking good

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