1953 Chevrolet Stake Truck - The Jolly Green

[Blazerbogger]

I'm just about to receive the final parts for this two year old build. The history and significance of the truck is a long story, but in short, it was used on a summer camp for many years that my grandparents ran.


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The truck-circa 1978


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[Blazerbogger]

Scale version #1 April 2007

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Scale Version #2 May 2007

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Scale Version #3 December 2008

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I'll get some new pics of the body/chassis and parts tomorrow.


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[jeffro]

Something different, I like it. Are you going to use the xc-01 ( I think) independent axles on it. I may be wrong on the model type.

[Blazerbogger]

It's going to be leaf sprung on both axles (it will have an I-beam front axle and a narrowed TLT in the rear). I have some Tamiya semi truck wheels and tires on the way from eBay.

[spencertrax]

awesome, I really like it

[Blazerbogger]

This was also the first lexan body I did bodywork on. I had to remove the bodypost and screw holes.


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[Blazerbogger]

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[Flowmastered87gl]

nice simple tranny setup!

No reason to make it overly complex with too many gears :D

[Blazerbogger]

Well I got my rear wheels and tires today. The seller sent a front suspension assembly from a Tamiya semi instead of the front wheels though. I hope I don't have to send it back because it's so cool! I started work on the drivetrain today. The tranny and rear axle are mounted so far.


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[Northwest 4x4]

nice, like the real deal

[Blazerbogger]

I got a new transmission in it and got it all running, well, at least it moves. It doesn't run well at all. The driveshaft is having a little trouble staying on, but the worst part is the interference. This thing glitches like there's no tomorrow! I can't pull the trigger for more than two seconds without it stopping.


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[brunion]

Nice work and cool to see and read some of what inspired it. I'm sure you will get running smooth soon.

[OldSchoolRC]

wow - very cool! You've captured the beat up look perfectly!