README.md

Open-Gas-Truck

The original open-source gas truck conversion

Associated T6 Series Gas Truck Conversion

There are separate sections and guides for each of these items:

• 3D-Printed parts
• Laser-Cut parts
• Modified parts
• Purchased parts
• Assembly

Here's the Fusion 360 (CAD) shares:

• Full Assembly
• Chassis Template Drawing
• Laser-Cut Engine Mount Drawing
• Laser-Cut Engine Mount Shim Drawing

Description

How to make your own gas truck conversion. Currently only the Associated T6 platform is done. TLR 22T conversion may happen if I or someone else feels very motivated and has the time to do so.

Getting Started

First I must say this is a project for experienced makers/hobbyists. There may eventually be ready-to-assemble kit versions, but for now it's DIY only.

Prerequisites

• 3D printer(s) with the following capabilities (for printing carbon-fiber PA6 Nylon)
  • Hard 0.4mm and 0.25mm nozzle (hardened steel or equivalent)
  • 300°C capable hot-end (make sure you hot-tighten it at that temperature)
  • Heated bed
• Filament dryer
• High quality Carbon-Fiber filled PA6 filament (I used Polymaker Polymide CF-PA6)
• Magigoo or equivalent PA bed adhesive
• Access to a laser cutting service such as send-cut-send
• A T6, 6.1, 6.2, or 6.3 you don't mind sacrificing to the gas truck gods :-)
• Lots of patience and some hacking skills

Tools

• Printer for printing out chassis modification template
• Center-punch
• Cordless drill
• 3mm and stepped drill bits
• Countersinking bit
• High quality 3mm x 0.5mm tap and tap wrench
• Jigsaw with metal cutting blade
• Assorted files (round and flat)

Authors

Contributors names and contact info - Contributions are welcome!

• Damon Palm

Version History

• 0.1
  • Initial Release

License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 License - see the LICENSE File for details