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12-12-2009, 08:20 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH
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|  Stu's Truggy update/backdate
Backdate: Going back to 1.9's and the old much-abused F-350 body. Update: It's getting a big block   Super-detailed Bartos Big Block resin kit, starting with a dual-plane intake:   Changed the Chevy-ish water pump to a proper Blue Oval unit, mixed Microballoons with the paint to get an as-cast finish on the block, heads and intake.  Even added the timing tab.  Topped it off with a big Holley. The whole engine compartment will get done up, down to coil-primary and alternator wiring. Also figured out a way to get a complete interior in, so I'll work on that as well. The truggy will finally live up to its potential. |
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12-12-2009, 08:32 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: cape crud... will you be my friend
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this looks to be a cool redo coming up. i'm hoping to catch a few pointers on this build  |
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12-12-2009, 08:49 PM
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| Rock Crawler  Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Peoria, Arizona
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Oh my dog that is beautiful!
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12-12-2009, 08:50 PM
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| Custom Carbon Fiber   Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Connecticut :(
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got my attention for sure .... can you grab a length measurement on that black by chance? oh and is it really a Truggy |
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12-12-2009, 10:05 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: n.e. ohio
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the block itself is about 2 1/4 inches long. BBC version in a yota.  |
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12-12-2009, 10:55 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando
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Pffhh. You went that far and didn't even add the jets? |
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12-13-2009, 06:18 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH
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The jets are in the metering plate between the bowl and the body, if I remember my Holleys correctly. If it makes you feel better, I did add the sight glass on the side of the bowl, though. Robbob, it's a real truggy. Got Badd's approval and everything.  Took a little sledgehammering, but the oil pan clears the upper links.  Started on the engine compartment. The radiator is a chunk of corrugated aluminum cut from the Tamiya box trailer.  Damn rocks split the welds on the drivers side   Hood still fits. Might use some Losi Micro body posts as hood pins, if I can find 'em.  Wild Willy shifter ball makes a good thermostat cover.  Now the rivet counters can really start their pissing and moaning. Yeah, that's a Pajero dashboard. Deal with it. I put too much work into it to let it rot away in the parts box. |
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12-13-2009, 07:35 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: little egg harbor
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Wow that looks really good. |
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12-13-2009, 08:27 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando
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This truck looks like ass....in a good way.
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12-13-2009, 08:31 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: clarksburg
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its goooood!!!
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12-13-2009, 11:12 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH
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A little progress. Stopped by the hardware store for some fuel line fittings and rubber hose, and got the throttle cable installed:   Exhaust manifolds w/ Losi Micro hardware for studs  Installed w/ downpipes  Losi hood pins. Next up, interior cage, door panels, yadda yadda yadda. |
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12-13-2009, 01:13 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: southaven
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don't worry the rivet counters are here  | |
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12-13-2009, 02:32 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH
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Just what I needed  Damned if I can find my other door trim panel. At least I got the one that matters.  |
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12-13-2009, 02:54 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Massachusetts
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Dam Stu - This ones lookin sweet already..! Lovin' that scale motor and all the details you've added, as well as the little touch of the split pinch welds on the front fender, the home built exhaust system, and lastly that door panel and missing inner door frame is the SHIZ..!! Subscribed for sure- keep up the KILLER work on this one..!
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12-13-2009, 03:01 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH
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You're on notice, buddy. My plan is to make Clampy look unfinished  |
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12-13-2009, 03:02 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Massachusetts
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LMAO - Game on..! |
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12-13-2009, 08:00 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: dusty foot path
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Looking good Stu!! |
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12-13-2009, 08:18 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew.
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Looking good Stu your style and imagination is always a lesson for us all.
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12-13-2009, 08:52 PM
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| Sinking with the ship  Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Capitan...sole survivor and sinking fast
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hmmmmm now there is something I haven't seen done, inner door panel in a raw door paneless state...Very original and also very stolen now my favorite part is the exhaust manifold collectors, are there gaskets in between them Stu? Last edited by 1BadJeepBruiser; 12-13-2009 at 08:55 PM. |
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12-14-2009, 04:28 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH
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Feel free to steal, Mike. We all do it  sorry, bad focus.  Door panels installed  Engine compartment preview. Got the power steering pump in, still need to mount the alternator (after I make it) and do some weathering.  Peeking thru the fenderwell  Overall progress |
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