jebster's tonka truck rc conversion

[jebster]

After finishing the roller I went back and decided to work on my bulldozer. Something I wanted to add was a ripper. I 3d printed the ripper bar and upper/lower arms, made aluminum brackets to connect to the dozer frame and cut out some teeth from derlin.

I'll have to take it out to my hard packed sand pit soon to see if it works.

https://youtu.be/GmmaP2CCDsQ?si=_aQMNQqzHaXZQ00n

 

[jebster]

Finished another conversion. The mighty mixer. This one was pretty straightforward with the exception of the drivetrain. Given the very short wheelbase I couldn't fit a standard central transmission with outputs to the front and middle axles. So I attached a small transmission directly to the middle axle. It is working fine. And the suspension is a crazy setup that works OK but I wouldn't do this on anything that needs consistent flex.

Here is a video and some pics (now that I can post pics again!)

 

[OSRC]

That sir is very impressive!

 

[hnoroian]

Outstanding! Killer paint job.

 

[Gula]

That's awesome does the transfer case provide overdrive for the front axle?

 

[Speedy-Triple]

Such a good looking and working Rig. Love the clean and tight installation.

 

[jebster]

Thanks all. I find these conversions to be fun projects.

The paint is just good old rattle can but it is very durable paint. A little pricy but works great. Rust-Oleum 209715 V2100 System... Rust-Oleum 209715 V2100 System Farm Equipment Spray Paint, 15-Ounce, Caterpillar Yellow, 6-Pack - Amazon.com

I don't have the transmission set up with overdrive currently but that is a good idea. All I have to do is change the pinion gears.