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rckjeep · 07-10-2009, 10:27 AM

I"m not sure how I missed this build awesome work, though it's no suprise you always build nice stuff.

51WillysJeep · 07-12-2009, 10:50 AM

Hey guys - heres an "Update" for all those who were interested

- I gave the "new" sammy body the same "rust and scratch" paint treatment as I did with the "Ultimate K-10" Chevy buildup, (which is ALL painted on the inside).

Then It was time to lay some paint down on the outside.. ( SO when it rolls, OR drags the sides down the rocks, the red paint will scrape off exposing the "rust and scratches"

)

Then the final touch of "semi-flat" black on the roof.

I remember finding this picture of a real 1:1 Samurai way back in the day ,and just thought it was SO DAMN cool looking..!!

It was the inspiration for this second "transformation"

Heres the 1:1 below..

Heres the "latest" version of the "Slickrock Samurai"

Now it was time to go play on the ROCKS ( what this thing was MADE for..!!

)

I ended up throttling out of this situation and the front end came crashing down into the rock pile, and we had our first casualty of the day, the custom front bumper..!

Brought it back in and fixed the bumper, so all is well now - I've still got to make an interior, rear roll cage, and add a few more details - I've also got MORE parts coming in the mail

I LOVE how well this thing wheels, its SO realistic..!!

Jester666 · 07-12-2009, 11:26 AM

It looks amazing Chris. Top notch work as always. Knowing you and all your builds when will we see an interior in this sammy? Awesome rig and great pics. Nice job on the bumper

And like I said before let me know when its ready to head north.lol

bigdodge88 · 07-13-2009, 06:55 AM

Nice work Chris.

losiminicrawler · 07-15-2009, 11:42 AM

where did you get the spacers for the chassis. They look about three inches long?

51WillysJeep · 07-15-2009, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by losiminicrawler

where did you get the spacers for the chassis. They look about three inches long?

Spacers for the chassis...?? Well IF you mean the actual black rod-cross braces that run left to right between the chassis rails, I originally stole them from an old Bolink "Digger" VW Bug kit I had. The braces themselves are 2 1/2" long. The rest of the aluminum cross braces, I made by hand.

spor706 · 07-15-2009, 09:22 PM

hell ya for the sammy i love these things in real life they are a blast

R2, Ryan Rockow · 07-18-2009, 04:53 PM

ya you gotta name that... "Monster Flex"

or "Sammy the Flex'master"

51WillysJeep · 07-18-2009, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spor706

hell ya for the sammy i love these things in real life they are a blast

I agree, In fact If I could find a nice one around here for sale, I'd buy it in a heartbeat..!! ( My 3 -1:1 jeeps would get jealous though..!!

)

Quote:

Originally Posted by R2, Ryan Rockow

ya you gotta name that... "Monster Flex"

or "Sammy the Flex'master"

LOL- Thanks, Yeah-this things NEVER had a problem in the flexing department.. In fact I wrecked the front bumper again the other night because the front tires were stuffed into the wheel wells tight and caught the bumper ends with the tires and they tore right off.. I've actually changed out the wheels and tires that were just previously posted, in favor of another set coming in the mail..!! I've also started on mounting up the "interior"..

Goose · 07-18-2009, 09:05 PM

One Word: AWESOME!

51WillysJeep · 07-25-2009, 06:12 PM

Allright- small update on the Sammy- It was time to start thinkin about re-installing the rear soft top section ( winter IS right around the corner you know..

) Heres some trial fitting before paint.

Once painted ( on BOTH the inside AND outside) I installed some lexan tabs on the insides of the roof, and they simply slide down inside the body shell where it was originally cut off. ( I then used small pieces of duct tape to hold the lexan tabs to the actual sammy body) , and ta-da, removeable soft top..!!

Heres a few wheelin' pics with the "new" roof painted and installed . I also changed my mind on the black scx-10 wheels and put the "old" sneakers back on until the NEW ones I've ordered arrive in the mail..!

Oh Boy- allready scratchin' up that fresh paint on those fender flares..!!!

3-2-1...Lift OFF..!!!

I've already started some interior work too. ( check the seats installed in the above pic..) I also bent up and installed an inner aluminum rollcage this afternoon as well. More to come soon- stay tuned

Jester666 · 07-25-2009, 07:19 PM

Looks awesome bro. I love this little rig!

51WillysJeep · 07-26-2009, 02:56 PM

Heres the rollcage pics I was talking about earlier..

Heres the fitment of the main hoop..

And then the downbars were added... ( you can also see where I mounted the seats)

Rolling chassis...

And body installed....

jaygvert57 · 07-26-2009, 04:15 PM

I never really liked the Samurai, you changed my mind.

DapperDan · 07-27-2009, 03:44 AM

those wheels suit that perfectly, some of the shot could pass of as 1:1 samurai's. thats certainly a build to be proud of, great work dude!

Jester666 · 07-27-2009, 07:01 AM

That is the BEST sammy on here. Another great build Chris, I look forward to seeing lots of wheelin pics of it. Don't hold out on us.

rocresq · 07-29-2009, 12:51 AM

Awesome job on this build. It makes me want to build a "smaller" scaler. Your attention to detail really stands out

Robbob · 07-29-2009, 07:52 AM

Where ya get those seats ......

Did you get flashbacks drilling and tapping the aluminum

Looks great with the rear open like that

51WillysJeep · 07-29-2009, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbob

Where ya get those seats ......

Did you get flashbacks drilling and tapping the aluminum

Looks great with the rear open like that

Hey Bob- I actually robbed them from an OLD CJ-7 body I have had for ages. It just so happened they were a PERFECT fit.. Thats where I stole the dash from too..

And YEAH It felt just like old times drilling and tapping aluminum rod again..!! WOW- I can't believe how long ago that was already..!!

Robbob · 07-30-2009, 05:56 AM

I got to start going tag saleing and find some of these gold mine rc's like you have

07-12-2009, 10:50 AM	#122
51WillysJeep RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,184	Hey guys - heres an "Update" for all those who were interested - I gave the "new" sammy body the same "rust and scratch" paint treatment as I did with the "Ultimate K-10" Chevy buildup, (which is ALL painted on the inside). Then It was time to lay some paint down on the outside.. ( SO when it rolls, OR drags the sides down the rocks, the red paint will scrape off exposing the "rust and scratches" ) Then the final touch of "semi-flat" black on the roof. I remember finding this picture of a real 1:1 Samurai way back in the day ,and just thought it was SO DAMN cool looking..!! It was the inspiration for this second "transformation" Heres the 1:1 below.. Heres the "latest" version of the "Slickrock Samurai" Now it was time to go play on the ROCKS ( what this thing was MADE for..!! ) I ended up throttling out of this situation and the front end came crashing down into the rock pile, and we had our first casualty of the day, the custom front bumper..! Brought it back in and fixed the bumper, so all is well now - I've still got to make an interior, rear roll cage, and add a few more details - I've also got MORE parts coming in the mail I LOVE how well this thing wheels, its SO realistic..!! Last edited by 51WillysJeep; 07-12-2009 at 10:55 AM.

07-25-2009, 06:12 PM	#131
51WillysJeep RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,184	Allright- small update on the Sammy- It was time to start thinkin about re-installing the rear soft top section ( winter IS right around the corner you know..) Heres some trial fitting before paint. Once painted ( on BOTH the inside AND outside) I installed some lexan tabs on the insides of the roof, and they simply slide down inside the body shell where it was originally cut off. ( I then used small pieces of duct tape to hold the lexan tabs to the actual sammy body) , and ta-da, removeable soft top..!! Heres a few wheelin' pics with the "new" roof painted and installed . I also changed my mind on the black scx-10 wheels and put the "old" sneakers back on until the NEW ones I've ordered arrive in the mail..! Oh Boy- allready scratchin' up that fresh paint on those fender flares..!!! 3-2-1...Lift OFF..!!! I've already started some interior work too. ( check the seats installed in the above pic..) I also bent up and installed an inner aluminum rollcage this afternoon as well. More to come soon- stay tuned

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07-10-2009, 10:27 AM	#121
rckjeep I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Jose Posts: 5,207	I"m not sure how I missed this build awesome work, though it's no suprise you always build nice stuff.

07-12-2009, 11:26 AM	#123
Jester666 RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,575	It looks amazing Chris. Top notch work as always. Knowing you and all your builds when will we see an interior in this sammy? Awesome rig and great pics. Nice job on the bumper And like I said before let me know when its ready to head north.lol

07-13-2009, 06:55 AM	#124
bigdodge88 RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 1,547	Nice work Chris.

07-15-2009, 11:42 AM	#125
losiminicrawler I joined the Band! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: why do you care? Posts: 75	where did you get the spacers for the chassis. They look about three inches long?

07-15-2009, 09:22 PM	#127
spor706 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: rossville Posts: 23	hell ya for the sammy i love these things in real life they are a blast

07-18-2009, 04:53 PM	#128
R2, Ryan Rockow Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 50	ya you gotta name that... "Monster Flex" or "Sammy the Flex'master"

07-18-2009, 09:05 PM	#130
Goose Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 37	One Word: AWESOME!

07-25-2009, 07:19 PM	#132
Jester666 RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,575	Looks awesome bro. I love this little rig!

07-26-2009, 02:56 PM	#133
51WillysJeep RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,184	Heres the rollcage pics I was talking about earlier.. Heres the fitment of the main hoop.. And then the downbars were added... ( you can also see where I mounted the seats) Rolling chassis... And body installed....

07-26-2009, 04:15 PM	#134
jaygvert57 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sylmar Posts: 30	I never really liked the Samurai, you changed my mind.

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07-27-2009, 03:44 AM	#135
DapperDan Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 34	those wheels suit that perfectly, some of the shot could pass of as 1:1 samurai's. thats certainly a build to be proud of, great work dude!

07-27-2009, 07:01 AM	#136
Jester666 RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,575	That is the BEST sammy on here. Another great build Chris, I look forward to seeing lots of wheelin pics of it. Don't hold out on us.

07-29-2009, 12:51 AM	#137
rocresq Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Clemente, CA. Posts: 531	Awesome job on this build. It makes me want to build a "smaller" scaler. Your attention to detail really stands out

07-29-2009, 07:52 AM	#138
Robbob Custom Carbon Fiber Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Connecticut :( Posts: 4,501	Where ya get those seats ...... Did you get flashbacks drilling and tapping the aluminum Looks great with the rear open like that

07-30-2009, 05:56 AM	#140
Robbob Custom Carbon Fiber Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Connecticut :( Posts: 4,501	I got to start going tag saleing and find some of these gold mine rc's like you have

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