Thank You Redshift!!!!!!!:party:

Redshift lathed up some adapter rings that are bada$$ and instantly moved this build to the next level.

I am doing everything in my power to move this build along!

Well, I am really stepping it up.

This evening I:

- mocked up and installed a custom center diff

- got driveshafts and center diff placement spot on (two regular LST driveshafts fit perfect with a hyper 7 center diff in a 3905 maxx)

- got the template cut for the custom chassis

- ordered a 3mm 12x9 piece of carbon fiber from full force r/c $58 (this truck for charity will have a CUSTOM CARBON FIBER CHASSIS AND CENTER DIFF!!!) More money I am dumping..... wish some people would help.....

Yep. Hopefully I'll get my internet and computers sorted soon and get online more.

I offered to pitch in on a motor from the Castle sale, never got a PM from you or any word on whether Castle responded to your email about a donation.

didn't realize this is still going...


or paralyzed is trying to get a free maxx chassis from me:no:

the red chassis is being shipped tomorrow...
http://rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29687

update?
 

Yea its been over three months since we have seen any updates. SO Haorld hows it going? We know you have had some medical issues along with your Macbook not being too great, but how is the project going? Is there anything else still needed for this thing? Didn't you get a Tekin or CC combo from Lito on this build? Or was that for another project? Anyway how is this going and what do you need from us? Hope all is well with you young man.

I'm actually going to cut the chassis whitzrac is sending me and only use the ends that attach to the bulkheads. (very similar to the aluminum supports used on the bombproof chassis')

I have a $60 piece of 3mm carbon fiber I am using to make a duplicate 3905 chassis with.

Cody.McP recently sent me a whole front and rear end. (I needed axles)

I'm definitely not fishing for freebies!

I've been on bedrest since the first of the year and will be here another couple of months before my pressure sore heals. (it got to the bone this time)

I am slowly getting this done. My buddy has the CF. He is going to make the initial rip for me with a wet tile saw. I will finish the rest with me dremel.

Thanks for the thread bumps:yes:

my sister was out of heart shaped stickers:sarcastic:

Well, she's still moving along. The custom carbon fiber chassis is 99% completed.

I completely screwed up the rear driveshaft measurement. Does anyone know of a cvd that is 3-4mm shorter than an LST driveshaft, or a dogbone equivalent?

I deanodized the lst diffs. It was more work than what 2 diff cases would have cost. Live and learn.

I will finish this project, and then, I don't know, throw it in the garbage? I've bumped this, I've promoted it, I've done what I could to make it a community project, and only a handful of individuals jumped on board. I guess when I finish my part I will offer it to one of the contributors? I don't know.

Pics coming tomorrow.

Oh yeah, I acquired 4 "super shocks" for this build. Bling for the dead project:whistle:

I'd still like to see this finished, I donated what I could almost two years ago I think

Moving forward. I'm waiting on a driveshaft and a steering rack to put the ends on.

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Updates: The first pic is what I did with the chassis I got from whitzrac. He said he thought I might just be working him for a t-maxx chassis and not using it on this project. Who wants a t-maxx anyway?:neutral:

I just cut the ends off that attach to the bulkheads to make braces, just like they did with the lexan bombproof chassis'.

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l..._/DSC00920.jpg


I bought a pro-line maxx servo saver from Monster Mike- $45

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l..._/DSC00923.jpg

And some aluminum hexes and wheel nuts I had lying around for bling. I know they are only 14mm hexes, but aluminum won't strip and I have 10 14mm wheels and tires to go with the truck.

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l..._/DSC00928.jpg

Giving credit where credit is due-
 

Redshift- Really stepped up and custom machined the LST to Maxx bulkhead collars. They are top notch. I seriously considered having them copied and selling them.

jayjay283- One of the first and original donators. He donated a chassis (got cut up making the cf chassis) a nice set of aluminum chassis braces and a sweet carbon fiber center skid.

E-Revonut- donated 2 brand new titan motors and misc. parts. He also sent me 4 maximizer beadlocks that did not have the center ring, so they couldn't hold a tire, and some 17mm hexes that were too used to use. Atleast he tried and participated.:yes: (sold the motors to fund the build, c'mon they were brushed:rofl:)

Krawlin- A full set of blue aluminum bulkheads

Cody.McP- Gave a full front and rear end. Bulkheads, diffs, shock towers, aluminum skid plates, rpm outer skids, mip axles, one set of bulks was aluminum, 4 big bore shocks. (I used the axles, skids, outer skids, had lst diffs and super shocks and had the rest of the parts new, his donation helped me button things up.)

_paralyzed_- I donated LST diffs, Ti turnbuckles, Hammad Ghuman front and rear aluminum bumpers, rpm bulkhead braces, a hyper 7 center diff customed in, hinge pins, a screw kit, 4 ofna super shocks, Hitec hs-645 and aluminum horn, rc products design motor mount, etc., etc....

_paralyzed_- Things I bought and paid for- Carbon Fiber($60), Steering rack($45), 2 hyper 7 top plates($30), FFRC servo clamps($10), rear driveshafts that didn't fit($20), rear driveshaft that did fit($10)

What it looks like now...
 

Current pics-

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So what do I do now?:neutral:

You could sell on ebay and donate the money (less some of your direct expenses?) to some charity I suppose.
Edit: I obviously don't have any say since I didn't do anything to contribute, just throwin out an idea.

+1

This would be a very reasonable way to go.

Man that looks cool Harold ! Nice friggin job ! I want it ! forget starving kids and abused animals me me me ! Some sort of auction ebay or otherwise would be cool saying its for charity and donated by many and built up by Harold

I suppose we do need to elect a charity really, preferably something good like cancer research or a charity- funded hospital, something like that.

When the truck sells someone could take the check along and get their photo taken for the local press ( make a big thing of it, mention the r/c hobby & RC-Monster etc ).

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Do we have a shell for the truck, anyone want to do a nice custom paintjob with the PiF theme & list of contributors / sponsors down one side or something?

It will be sold, proceeds going to autism research
 

My plan was always to e-bay the truck and donate the money to autism research, in honor of lutach and his beautiful daughter.

My question is, do I sell it as is, or make a push to complete the truck? It would be way better with 17mm hexes and accompanying wheels and tires.

A motor and speedo are obviously the most expensive items, and nobody will donate those. Do I start a collection?

If I make a push for completion, how RTR do I make it? With radio? With battery and charger?

I'm not going to recoup one cent from this thing. I started with the intention of giving it away and that is what I shall do. All proceeds are to be donated. I only included what I spent to show that I am giving and to inspire others to give back. (I live off of $700/month guys...)

Please, give me your input. Should I hit up Castle for a motor/esc?

A roller sans esc and motor makes sense really- let the buyer choose their own running gear ( though maybe add a note to the auction with some recommendations so that they aren't totally clueless if they are a newb or noob ).

Donation
 

I did Jerry. I sent him a pm last night. If they come on board I'll push for a body, ask Mike for a battery tray and try to acquire better hexes and wheels.

If not I'll just sell it as is.

I have 17mm ofna blue wheel hubs 2nd best on the maxx ive tried ill float them your way pm me your addy again ill send I/ll fart up some losi 17mm wheels if Patric kicks down a mamba