Shortiron II Monster Truck

shortiron · March 10, 2011, 11:02:08 PM

I guess I should start my build thread,these pics are from the last year or so.

shortiron · March 10, 2011, 11:06:52 PM

These are like the housings Im having made

The bed side is just sitting there fyi

I had my shocks and steering rams made by Knight Stalker.
My fiberglass mold is done.Thanks 3x3

I have some new parts from Overtime CNC I will post later

Flat_Black · March 10, 2011, 11:07:55 PM

sweet can wait to see more.

Chevy Racer · March 10, 2011, 11:08:36 PM

HOLY AXLE HOUSEING BATMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very nice.

shortiron · March 10, 2011, 11:15:18 PM

What its just sheet metal lol. Mine are being made by Concussion Motorsports in Illinois.
F-106 centers and Ps 250 planetaries

Chevy Racer · March 10, 2011, 11:18:10 PM

Quote from: shortiron on March 10, 2011, 11:15:18 PM
What its just sheet metal lol. Mine are being made by Concussion Motorsports in Illinois.
F-106 centers and Ps 250 planetaries

I work with sheet metal everyday and thats not JUST sheet metal.

shortiron · March 10, 2011, 11:19:57 PM

You mean to tell me 3/8 isn't sheet metal?

Chevy Racer · March 10, 2011, 11:21:41 PM

Quote from: shortiron on March 10, 2011, 11:19:57 PM
You mean to tell me 3/8 isn't sheet metal?

Thats closer to plate than sheet metal.

I mostly deal with 1/4-18ga and very rarely 3/8's.

But very nice though.

shortiron · March 10, 2011, 11:29:03 PM

The shocks will look something like these

trailman · March 10, 2011, 11:30:37 PM

sweet rig!!!

shortiron · March 10, 2011, 11:35:35 PM

Last one till I take some new ones

7d9_z28 · March 11, 2011, 12:11:04 AM

Lloyd Londo is the

! that tube frame will out last the planet earth!

355REDNECK · March 11, 2011, 12:13:02 AM

what motor u going to run in it

shortiron · March 11, 2011, 12:15:37 AM

Quote from: 7d9_z28 on March 11, 2011, 12:11:04 AM
Lloyd Londo is the ! that tube frame will out last the planet earth!

He's a great guy and alot of help.

shortiron · March 11, 2011, 12:16:40 AM

Quote from: 355REDNECK on March 11, 2011, 12:13:02 AM
what motor u going to run in it

Something along the lines of a 540 injected with a blower

78man · March 11, 2011, 12:20:59 AM

nice project

BUDGETBOGGER03 · March 11, 2011, 01:21:20 AM

Quote from: animal lover on March 11, 2011, 12:20:59 AM
nice project

3+3 · March 11, 2011, 03:19:44 AM

If I said "nice body" Would I sound

Chevy Racer · March 11, 2011, 03:20:47 AM

Quote from: 3+3 on March 11, 2011, 03:19:44 AM
If I said "nice body" Would I sound

"nice truck or bogger body" will be the only acceptable answer.

shortiron · March 11, 2011, 03:49:23 AM

Quote from: 3+3 on March 11, 2011, 03:19:44 AM
If I said "nice body" Would I sound

Soon to be yours lol