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Next week I will start doing the scaling up of the cool Euclid Heavy Haul Lowboy rig. I'll keep everyone posted when I get the drawings ready to go for another very Cool one of a kind Model Project.
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I find it fascinating that the main stumbling block with the big rigs is finding proper sized wheels. The RC shops always have a wide selection of rubber, but I guess they have the wrong tread patterns...
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I have been working on the drawings scaling them up to the tire sizes I will be using . It now looks like the whole Euclid Heavy Haul rig will be over 8 feet long. As soon as I get the first drawing completed on my workbench , I'll post a picture of it. Going to have 48 tires.
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Here is the first step in me starting the monster Euclid Heavy Haul Lowboy rig that will be over 8 feet long. You can see I have all the info ready to get started building the tractor. The dart parts are all primed now and ready for paint this weekend. 
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I went back & looked at this thread again because of the update & saw that someone else believes this is the old trailer that used to sit along 287 in Middlesex , NJ at the Hoffman Equipment place. It used to have a Mack hooked to it & was listed as the largest unit in the world when built. It disappeard about 20 or 25 years ago & I always wondered what happened to it. I wonder where the Mack off road tractor went.I believe the tractor was either a M75SX or a M651. Bob
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I now have the main frame rails bent and welded together and the rear axles and duels bolted on. Now I am starting to build the front steering axle.
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any pics yet don we love the process pics you have of your "picassos" or how ever its spelt
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Hi guys I do not think that is the Hoffman trailer the Talbert of Hoffmans was a dolly /schnabel system with 2 R-105 and a Mack 75 X tractors rated 800 tons will look for the add published on it .I believe it went to Saudi Arabia .
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Here is a picture of the Hoffman 600 ton trailer I will be building this month . Today I am working on the Euclid Cab and should have it roughed in by tonight . 
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Nice ad. Does anyone on here have any pictures of the 400 ton with the two R-105's? That would be interesting to see.
-Josh
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That Hoffman company is in Piscataway,New Jersey.How come there is a whiteout below Hoffman?They used to be a Fiat-Allis dealer now I think they sell Doosan Excavators
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Hoffman also sells JCB,Case,Terex,American cranes,P&H,National Crane,Manitex,Manitowoc,Gradall,Liebherr and Atlas Copco
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I have have been to that dealer in NJ and have seen two R-105s.This was 20 years ago in 1988.I think I took opictures with Kodak Disc camera of both Euclids.I remember that both were red to.At the time I had never seen the Euclids and was not familiar with tem
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EUCLID UPDATE- Today I got the cab bolted to the frame and the rear tank built and bolted to the frame and the fenders completed and attached to the main truck frame. Also the left side ladder is now built and mounted. I jsut started the first left side air cleaner . Tomorrow I will get to work on the front radiator housing and engine hood and should get it done by tomorrow night. By Friday night I should have enough details on it to post the first picture .
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Here is a picture of the Euclid R-62 cab and rear tank and side tanks, filters and a few lines. Also the front fenders , air cleaners and a few railings. This week I will build the radiator, and power plant. Also the ladders are both attached. 
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ENGINES AND RADIATOR PROGRESS- The truck is taking shape as this picture shows the front radiator and bumper, mirrors, air conditioner , lights, etc. is getting further along. I am still working on the engines. 
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Outstanding work!
Kyle C
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I cannot believe how fast you work. I wish I had the time and your amazing ability to build customs. Jaw dropping quality. Keep on going. 
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By tonight the Euclid R-62 will be all roughed in . Monday I will get busy on the first dolly for the Heavy Haul Trailer . Here is another picture of how the trailer will look. Thanks again for the kind words . 
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This latest picture shows the sanded and primed R-62 truck with the fifth wheel hitch bolted to the rear frame. I am working on the wheel centers now as the ones in this picture are not the ones for it. I am now officially starting the first dolly. Half scale Cat 10 progress I got more of the radiator built on Sat. 
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