Attex Lil-Monster Truck

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11-17-2013 06:15 PM
thebuggyman1

Attex Lil-Monster Truck

I have always liked the way the lil-trucks looked, and wanted one for quite some time....
Well, last summer at Ashtabula I finally got one. More like a body and a bunch of pieces of one, but still, it was a lil-truck.
All the axles had been cut and parts were missing so I decided to give it a good upgrade.
The original tires, I suspect were 21", had been rubbing the tub, probably due to body sag. This thing was in serious need of some TLC.

My goal here is for 26" tires with Adair tracks over them. That was my original goal with building the MaxII bigfoot ( http://www.6x6world.com/forums/max-a...-tall-tub.html ) but with the 40hp motor and not changing the gear ratio I think it is just too fast for tracks...... For the Lil-truck I took a MaxII and stretched the frame. I used an uncut lower tub to put the holes where I wanted and epoxied it to the Attex lower. I had to add about 8" in length (bigger truck bed) and 1 1/2" in width at the rear. The maxII frame is 1" wider than the Attex and I wanted to be able to get the frame in and out. I'm keeping the original 18hp Briggs motor, but gearing it down a little. The maxII jackshaft has a 22t sprocket paired to a 22t on the center axle. I replaced the jackshaft sprocket with a 15 tooth. By my calculations, with a 26" tire I should have the ground speed of a MaxIV with the little 21" tires.....so, just a little faster than a typical Argo in hi gear. Hopefully this will make for a perfect trail machine.

Here is my progress so far[IMG]http://www.6x6world.com/gallery/data.../IMG_02291.JPG[/IMG]

Link to the gallery: http://www.6x6world.com/gallery/g116...ter-truck.html
11-17-2013 07:39 PM
Noel Woods

Very nice looking machine, I look forward to the build. I think you are right on in keeping the 18horse engine. Its all it needs with the gearing and relatively light weight.
11-19-2013 12:13 PM
dzg

Another cool build!
11-23-2013 08:26 PM
thebuggyman1

Progress update....

Body band painted and installed. Axles ready to go...5 of them anyway, the 6th is bent. MaxII frame was a very tight fit.
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11-24-2013 08:02 PM
JoeMeg

That's going to be nice when finished! To take one apart and reassemble it is one thing but to alter machines like you ,hydromike,Whipper,just to name a few are doing is taking it to a higher level for sure. You need a bigger trailer for the Ashtabula rides!

Joe.
12-01-2013 01:52 PM
thebuggyman1

Sitting on 22" rawhides. Winch mount and roll cage nearly done. Now I need to decide on some auxiliary lighting and how it will mount to the bar.
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12-01-2013 07:59 PM
Mike

Nice work Jim. The tires really put into perspective just how big the tub is. You may have mentioned this in your Max II Bigfoot thread but can you tell us what you are doing to the HDPE after you have bonded it together to get it to look as good as it does? Are you sanding down the epoxy at the joints when you have the pieces bonded together?
12-01-2013 11:20 PM
thebuggyman1

The epoxy can be a little tricky to work with. It is very thin and hard to keep it where you want it. The 2 pieces of HDPE got overlapped, and the edges were tapered with an angle grinder & sanding disc. Any gaps got filled w/fiberglass mat, and leftover steps were smoothed out the same way. The epoxy is honey colored, but will hold paint. A quick shot of flat black from a rattle can, and it looks pretty good.
12-15-2013 02:28 PM
thebuggyman1

Uploaded a few new pictures...looks pretty cool sitting on the new 26" shoes
[IMG]http://www.6x6world.com/gallery/data...s/IMG_0264.JPG[/IMG]
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The 26" tires makes the 22" look tiny.
[IMG]http://www.6x6world.com/gallery/data.../IMG_02692.JPG[/IMG]
12-15-2013 03:05 PM
amphibious drew

Looking good Jim!
12-15-2013 09:14 PM
Mike

That looks great. Seeing an Attex on such large tires really messes with your head.
12-16-2013 05:21 PM
riotwarrior

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

That looks great. Seeing an Attex on such large tires really messes with your head.

Oh hell I like just about anything on bigger tyres....trucks, six wheelers etc.

I sure do like what you've done on this.
12-16-2013 09:16 PM
thebuggyman1

3 Attachment(s)

Split/foot shifters

A while back there was some discussion here about shifting a T-20 with your feet. I thought it was a good idea and promised to incorporate it into my next build.
Here are some teaser photos.....sorry about the green, but it is Christmas time and it sounded like a good idea to mix with the red:D

Seat flips up for easy access.
12-16-2013 09:40 PM
George

Pretty cool Jim. :top:
12-16-2013 09:49 PM
JoeMeg

Teaser is right. C'mon show us the foot pedal concept so we can start copying it already:). That's going to be really nice!
12-16-2013 10:07 PM
Mike

That looks like it is going to be fun. :cool:
12-22-2013 09:15 AM
thebuggyman1

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeMeg

Teaser is right. C'mon show us the foot pedal concept so we can start copying it already:). That's going to be really nice!

Here you are Joe: [IMG]http://www.6x6world.com/gallery/data.../IMG_02801.JPG[/IMG]
I wanted the pedals in front of the sticks so they were out of the way in normal driving

[IMG]http://www.6x6world.com/gallery/data.../IMG_02811.JPG[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.6x6world.com/gallery/data...s/IMG_0279.JPG[/IMG]

And this is how I fixed the issue of all the wrong sized holes in the wrong places on the dash.

Before: [IMG]http://www.6x6world.com/gallery/data.../IMG_02761.JPG[/IMG]

After: [IMG]http://www.6x6world.com/gallery/data.../IMG_02781.JPG[/IMG]

The latest issue I've had is getting the new headlights into the holes.....WOW what a tight fit. Maybe it's just because the rubber grommets are old and stiff, anybody got a source for new ones? I gave up on trying to do it by myself, it's going to take an extra set of hands.
12-22-2013 09:26 AM
hydromike

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebuggyman1

The latest issue I've had is getting the new headlights into the holes.....WOW what a tight fit. Maybe it's just because the rubber grommets are old and stiff.

Have you tried setting them in some hot water for a few minutes? That softens them right up. The 'Truck is looking great Jim. 'Can't wait to see it in person next year...
12-22-2013 02:57 PM
jpswift1

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Originally Posted by hydromike

Have you tried setting them in some hot water for a few minutes? That softens them right up. The 'Truck is looking great Jim. 'Can't wait to see it in person next year...

And then use a hair dryer. It takes a bit of manipulating to get it in sometimes.........that line is the often the first sentence of some of my "not so PG rated" stories. :D
12-22-2013 04:10 PM
thejunkman

Nice work on the shifters the dash looks familiar kinda like a attex ox ....lol excellent job
01-04-2014 11:29 AM
thebuggyman1

I started work on the truck box, but it is going very slowly. I just haven't had much time lately to work on it. This stupid job thing is really getting in the way of my project time.
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02-02-2014 05:09 PM
thebuggyman1

It's mobile

The project is getting close to being finished....
My buddy Dave had to give it a test drive.

[IMG]http://www.6x6world.com/gallery/data.../IMG_03455.JPG[/IMG]

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02-02-2014 05:25 PM
Don

Way cool, Jim. Build me one? :D
02-02-2014 05:31 PM
amphibious drew

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Originally Posted by Don

Way cool, Jim. Build me one? :D

Awesome! If your just building them for your buddies, I'll take one too. I'll even provide an upper.
02-02-2014 05:56 PM
thebuggyman1

Quote:

Originally Posted by amphibious drew

Awesome! If your just building them for your buddies, I'll take one too. I'll even provide an upper.

Gee Don/Drew, if I'm giving them away for free....why take just one? :rofl:
02-02-2014 06:07 PM
Don

Cool. Thanks, Jim! I don't want to be greedy, but one for me and one for each of the boys would be really nice! Just let me know when they're done.:D
02-02-2014 06:13 PM
amphibious drew

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebuggyman1

Gee Don/Drew, if I'm giving them away for free....why take just one? :rofl:

Your absolutely right Jim. Dakota would like one too and I could use a backup for myself and when cooper gets older, so I guess I'll take 3 as well. Can you deliver them to Ashtabula.
02-02-2014 08:08 PM
Mike

It looks really good Jim. :cool:
10-25-2017 08:43 PM
ARGOJIM

So Jim , now that you're in and out a bit more often and time has passed, how is your epoxy holding up?

:hello:
10-26-2017 05:55 AM
thebuggyman1

The epoxy has held up flawlessly. Not a single crack or problem on either machine.
I really have not had the opportunity to put much time on the machines since Ashtabula 2 years ago, but I'm hoping this winter I'll be able to do some maintenance and be back in the seat come spring.
10-26-2017 08:46 AM
Noel Woods

Nice machine, looks like a lot of thought and hard work went into the build. It just shows what a person with skills, and patience can put together. Would love to see a video of the Attex in action.