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Hello everyone,

I made this pick-up almost two months ago (before I joined Eurobricks) and I would really like to hear your thoughts about it.

It is 50 studs long, 28 studs wide, 15 studs high and weighs 1285g.

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Motorized and remotely controlled - 2L motors (driving), stereo motor (steering), 8878 battery, V2 IR receiver.

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Front tires from 8070 supercar, rear from 42000 Grand Prix Racer.

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Working V8 fake engine with some details to make it resemble real V8 engine, connected directly to the driving motors - works at the same speed no matter what gear you choose (in neutral also).

Suicide doors with working door handles, Rear doors and roof window can be opened. Fake fuel tank and chrome stripes in the cargo area.

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Power is transmitted to the rear wheels through 4 gears manual gearbox.

Leaf spring suspension with height-adjustable rear (manual with levers in the cargo area).

Working turn signals (front and rear) - connected to a servo motor via coupled PF switches.

Working steering wheel.

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Other details and functions that I would like to point out:

Retractable license plate (simple manual mechanism).

Lights (front and rear) manually controlled with a lever behind steering wheel - connected to a speed dial of 8878 battery (on/off and low/high beam).

Working radiator fan, connected directly to a V8 engine.

Video of functions:

Video of driving outdoors (added 14 August 2014):

More photos can be found at:

MOCpages - http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/391803

Flickr - https://www.flickr.c...57645075634267/

I hope you`ll like it…

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To be honest I don´t like hot rods but this has much to see, RC, gearbox, ligths and on top leaf springs :thumbup: , very nice work, from now on I'll see hot rods :wink: . For me it could be a Hall of Fame member.

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Nice great details, I especially like the turn signals.

A great amount of functions and details! The turn signals are really innovative and without using any custom electrics!

Thanks! I'm glad you like it! :classic: I wanted to gain additional functionality, without adding extra motors/IR receivers, so I used second output of the servo motor for turn signals mechanism (with no custom electrics). :sweet:

Two PF switches are coupled in a way that one is always in the “on” and the other in the “off” position. Mechanically, they’re connected to the servo motor trough 24-teeth gear with clutch. Electrically, PF switches are connected to the IR receiver (same output as the servo motor). So they are simultaneously controlled mechanically (through servo motor – correct switch is turned on when steered) and electrically (through IR receiver – they get current only while steering). Mechanism is simple and small enough to fit behind seats, the only drawback is that signals are not blinking :blush:

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I don't like hot rods either, but this one is great.

Technically (adjustable leaf springs, hideable number plate, etc.) and optically as outstanding as it can be.

Hall of Fame for sure!

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To be honest I don´t like hot rods but this has much to see, RC, gearbox, ligths and on top leaf springs :thumbup: , very nice work, from now on I'll see hot rods :wink: . For me it could be a Hall of Fame member.

I don't like hot rods either, but this one is great.

Technically (adjustable leaf springs, hideable number plate, etc.) and optically as outstanding as it can be.

Hall of Fame for sure!

Wow, thanks jorgeopesi and PhyBuilder! :sweet: I wasn't interested in hot rods either until I started making one (mainly because I thought that, due to lack of body parts, it will be lighter = faster). :blush:

But after studying few real hot rods, in order to make a realistic LEGO version, I became their big fan. :classic:

I think it is awesome!

This is freakin awesome.

Loving the details, well done!

Thank you very much! I'm glad you like it! :sweet:

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The rear suspension and ride height control is magnificent. Suicide doors, hidable license plate, working door handles and.....mirror dice :laugh:

The turn signals are very neat.

And I love the fake fuel tank and chrome strips in the cargo area.

Amazing MOC :wub:

I am glad you joined Eurobricks. Can't wait to see more of your work :sweet::thumbup:

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The rear suspension and ride height control is magnificent. Suicide doors, hidable license plate, working door handles and.....mirror dice :laugh:

The turn signals are very neat.

And I love the fake fuel tank and chrome strips in the cargo area.

Amazing MOC :wub:

I am glad you joined Eurobricks. Can't wait to see more of your work :sweet::thumbup:

:blush: Thank you very much Jim! :classic: I'm happy to be here! :sweet:

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You have now been entered into the Hall Of Shame Fame. :thumbup:

Wow! Thank you very much!! :excited: I'm flattered and extremely happy! :cry_happy:

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First a very warm welcome here at EB and what a entry :thumbup: .

Your Hot Rod is hot like hell and awesome cool, with great technic jused :wub: .

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Excellent model! However, you would be hard pressed to find a hot rod in real life that has leaf sprung independent rear suspension.

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Welcome to Eurobricks. I think it's a great model. Some clever features, I love the steering and ride height adjustment.

H :thumbup:

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To be honest I don´t like hot rods but this has much to see, RC, gearbox, ligths and on top leaf springs :thumbup: , very nice work, from now on I'll see hot rods :wink: . For me it could be a Hall of Fame member.

I second that idea this should be a Hall of Fame member ,its wonderfully detailed and very original.

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What an awesome MOC. The attention to detail is stunning. This is the kind of model I dream of building :thumbup:

Very cool.

Very Nice...!

I second that idea this should be a Hall of Fame member ,its wonderfully detailed and very original.

Beautiful details and plenty of functions, what a great MOC! :thumbup:

:blush: Thank you very much for your comments, I'm really glad you like it! :sweet:

Excellent model! However, you would be hard pressed to find a hot rod in real life that has leaf sprung independent rear suspension.

Thank you Technyk32231! :classic: You're right, they mostly have live rear axle, I'll keep that in mind for future hot rods - thanks for suggestion! :thumbup:

First a very warm welcome here at EB and what a entry :thumbup: .

Your Hot Rod is hot like hell and awesome cool, with great technic jused :wub: .

Welcome to Eurobricks. I think it's a great model. Some clever features, I love the steering and ride height adjustment.

H :thumbup:

VFracingteam and Horace T, thanks for the warm welcome, It is a great pleasure to be here! :classic:

Thank you very much for your kind words, it means me a lot! :thumbup::sweet:

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