Tractorman810 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 well been tinkering with the ford 5000 this eve, first up the droop this little number took me 5 mins tops stage 1, remove the rear wheels, just pull carefully and straight opposite ways and they will pull off easy stage 2, remove the 2 screws one each side stage 3, with a sharp knife or dremmel if your lucky, remove the raised bit arround the screw holes each side, and then cut a notch out from below the holes where they sit on the chassis( if your young go carefull at this point, if the knife slips it hurts ) stage 4, push the floorpan/arches downwards to the desired position, mine was no more that 1mm stage 5 , with a knife remove the excess arch plastic thats now over the hole, each side where the screw goes,remembering to keep the preassure on the arches if they are pushing back up stage 6, refit the screws (again applying preassure if needed),and then refit wheels as easy as that first pic is of the arches after cutting second of how it lok after refitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akey Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Thats a good post.........actual instructions on how to do something!.....nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny mf Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 It Is maybe a stupid question!!! But what's the purpose to do this ??? I don't understand Maybe you can show ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 It Is maybe a stupid question!!! But what's the purpose to do this ??? I don't understand Maybe you can show ??? have you seen the pics of the new untouched model yet mate?? if not they are here somewhere, when you look at the model side on, the cab and body seem to bend in the middel as if its bent, hence the topic really, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ford Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 thanks for that Sean mate 8) i'm going to have a go later on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerepower Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Good post sean, it's a good tip will do the same with my 5000's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny mf Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 have you seen the pics of the new untouched model yet mate?? if not they are here somewhere, when you look at the model side on, the cab and body seem to bend in the middel as if its bent, hence the topic really, oh now I get IT thanx sean ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 here we go, side by side, ftf 6600 on left, new moded 5000 on right, simple cure hope rc2 see this post,i recon they could do it on the production line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pj witch Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 thanks for the info ,do that over the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihatepoundland Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I was going to try botox, but this seems far more effective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ford Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 done one of mine Sean mate worked very very well , look a lot better thanks * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 no problem mate, worth the time aint it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ford Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 sure is mate i'm eyeing up the other one still in its box \ \ ;D may have a go at the steering too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 steering can be done better i recon with a bit more time, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 should that be the ford 5000 on the right and the 6600 on the left??/ dang hope this isnot a numpty.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 should that be the ford 5000 on the right and the 6600 on the left??/ dang hope this isnot a numpty.... is it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSheetAndYellowRims Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 wow looks good,mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 That right ya right I knew it.....course shxt \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 That right ya right I knew it.....course shxt \ easy rick, blood preassure mate, we dont need any accidents on here tonight, we have marky for that sort of thing :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerepower Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Just done mine looks a lot better, thanks for posting how to do it sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 Just done mine looks a lot better, thanks for posting how to do it sean no problems, glad to help out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I must admit RC2 Quality controlers deserve the numpty here for releasing a good model that has gone under their noses I think they should be sacked :'( I still like the model and after sean showing us how to remedy it our selfs im more tempted to buy them all now though we shouldent have to tinker with a finnished product \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 no problems, glad to help out Oh ya Seanie baby thanks for startin this thread............pwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwtttttttttttttttttttthhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 Oh ya Seanie baby thanks for startin this thread............pwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwtttttttttttttttttttthhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh oh rick, green eyed monster out to play tonite mate :D :D :D i am more than happy to cut a ford up in the aid of other members getting what they want mate, its almost as much fun a doing it to a jd to be honest :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDFord Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Thanks for posting that Sean, its a job that needs doing by the look of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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