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Desert Rc · 12-03-2011, 09:31 PM

So this will be my first clod as well as first 1.5 scale tire build. I have been contemplating on what wheels and tires for the perfect combo. I have narrowed to steelies or steel color landies. For tires I have a srange attraction to the 1.55 Rock Stompers.

Anyways the look Im going for is a good ole boy truck with some nice rub spots and rough paint. This as well will be new to me....some aging maybe a little well placed rust.

I wanted to do a 1.55 Land Rover, but I ALREADY had this complete clod kit so I though what the hell.
My blank slate....

First order is to patch the hood hole....

hotrodsonoma · 12-03-2011, 10:49 PM

ok,got my attention.subscribed.where is my :popcorn:

rocksteadily · 12-03-2011, 11:15 PM

Mudslingers!!! They work better!!!!! A lot better!!! Look like a good start so far

Desert Rc · 12-04-2011, 11:10 PM

slingers def work but not the look Im going for.

List · 12-05-2011, 04:05 PM

Great start

Have any idea yet about the paint job?

FATBOYrs10 · 12-05-2011, 04:59 PM

nomatter what wheel you use, you should keep in mind a stock 1:1 4wd chevy 1/2ton has 6 lug wheels, aint those landies 5 lug? just a sugg

estion

Desert Rc · 12-05-2011, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FATBOYrs10

nomatter what wheel you use, you should keep in mind a stock 1:1 4wd chevy 1/2ton has 6 lug wheels, aint those landies 5 lug? just a sugg

estion

hmmmm good point.

87K-30Silverado · 12-06-2011, 08:49 PM

Love the Chevy builds! They always turn out awesome. Keep em comin'

mud-sweat-gears · 12-07-2011, 02:54 AM

Love dim Clods

hotrodsonoma · 12-07-2011, 01:29 PM

well it has been a few days now.updates?

Desert Rc · 12-07-2011, 10:12 PM

Okay so cowl filled, so are the front holes and the sun roof. The sun roof took a lot of sanding to get perfect but it is smooth now. The bead on the front will need a little more work but its close.

First hiccup was placing the body on the scx10 axles. I just dont believe that I can have the track width that far off, man I wish I could narrow axial axles. I dont have the patience....so I am now shopping axles. maybe some k44s.

I looking for feedback on the wheels still may just have to go with the steelies.

Tomorrow I will start on the drop bed and the tube work.

I got better with the cutting on the sunroof, take more time on cutting and yield less overall work.

Desert Rc · 12-07-2011, 10:14 PM

Here is a pic of the width....hmmmmm that's not gonna work.

Desert Rc · 12-08-2011, 09:47 AM

So I have a MRC with a lot of metal on the axles just sitting....what do you guys think. The wheels fully tuck. They could use a hair of a wheel widener but we will see what it really needs after I get the wheels and tires. I need to sell some stuff. I also need some longer links.

Desert Rc · 12-09-2011, 01:44 AM

After looking at my options I am going to try and stick to the axials...or at least I finally ordered the wheels and tires for this build. On their way

we will see how they look on here.

Desert Rc · 12-09-2011, 07:34 PM

I started a rough beginning to the drop bed.

Desert Rc · 12-10-2011, 08:38 PM

Put in a few hours into her last night.....here is the yield

Putting the wheel wells together after some research.

Bed panels.

One side trimmed and sanded out as well as well as bed panels added.

and finally all bed panels done and wheel wells close to completion. Also shown is the battery location....future home of a cool toolbox.

Die-Laughing · 12-13-2011, 08:50 PM

lookin' good man!

Desert Rc · 12-14-2011, 09:53 AM

Been out of town for christmas vaca. I would have brought it with but the baby stuff took up all the room in the car...lol

Thanks I appreciate it. MOre to come soon I hope.
I also hope that my new wheels and tires are home when I get there so I can get some more inspiration.

axialchevy · 12-14-2011, 10:14 AM

love thebuild keep up the good work

im building a 4 door clod on 1.9s

Desert Rc · 12-14-2011, 10:36 AM

She must be raised up a bit I imagine....? I was amazed at how small the wheel wells were compared to how they look. I really wanted a tuck-able tire and the ones I ordered are pretty small for sure. Almost the smallest I could find....the dirt grabbers 1.5ers

12-03-2011, 09:31 PM	#1
Desert Rc I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chillin in Utardia Posts: 2,561	1.5 Clod So this will be my first clod as well as first 1.5 scale tire build. I have been contemplating on what wheels and tires for the perfect combo. I have narrowed to steelies or steel color landies. For tires I have a srange attraction to the 1.55 Rock Stompers. Anyways the look Im going for is a good ole boy truck with some nice rub spots and rough paint. This as well will be new to me....some aging maybe a little well placed rust. I wanted to do a 1.55 Land Rover, but I ALREADY had this complete clod kit so I though what the hell. My blank slate.... First order is to patch the hood hole....

12-05-2011, 04:59 PM	#6
FATBOYrs10 RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: round pond (aka clarksville TN) Posts: 1,454	nomatter what wheel you use, you should keep in mind a stock 1:1 4wd chevy 1/2ton has 6 lug wheels, aint those landies 5 lug? just a suggestion

12-09-2011, 01:44 AM	#14
Desert Rc I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chillin in Utardia Posts: 2,561	After looking at my options I am going to try and stick to the axials...or at least I finally ordered the wheels and tires for this build. On their way we will see how they look on here.

12-10-2011, 08:38 PM	#16
Desert Rc I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chillin in Utardia Posts: 2,561	Put in a few hours into her last night.....here is the yield Putting the wheel wells together after some research. Bed panels. One side trimmed and sanded out as well as well as bed panels added. and finally all bed panels done and wheel wells close to completion. Also shown is the battery location....future home of a cool toolbox. Last edited by Desert Rc; 12-10-2011 at 08:41 PM.

12-14-2011, 10:36 AM	#20
Desert Rc I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chillin in Utardia Posts: 2,561	She must be raised up a bit I imagine....? I was amazed at how small the wheel wells were compared to how they look. I really wanted a tuck-able tire and the ones I ordered are pretty small for sure. Almost the smallest I could find....the dirt grabbers 1.5ers Last edited by Desert Rc; 12-14-2011 at 10:40 AM.

12-03-2011, 10:49 PM	#2
hotrodsonoma RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the woods Posts: 1,155	ok,got my attention.subscribed.where is my :popcorn:

12-03-2011, 11:15 PM	#3
rocksteadily RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: hawaii Posts: 1,139	Mudslingers!!! They work better!!!!! A lot better!!! Look like a good start so far

12-04-2011, 11:10 PM	#4
Desert Rc I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chillin in Utardia Posts: 2,561	slingers def work but not the look Im going for.

12-05-2011, 04:05 PM	#5
List Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Edmond Posts: 53	Great start Have any idea yet about the paint job?

12-06-2011, 08:49 PM	#8
87K-30Silverado Newbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ottawa Posts: 36	Love the Chevy builds! They always turn out awesome. Keep em comin'

12-07-2011, 02:54 AM	#9
mud-sweat-gears Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Williamston Posts: 941	Love dim Clods

12-07-2011, 01:29 PM	#10
hotrodsonoma RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the woods Posts: 1,155	well it has been a few days now.updates?

12-07-2011, 10:12 PM	#11
Desert Rc I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chillin in Utardia Posts: 2,561	Okay so cowl filled, so are the front holes and the sun roof. The sun roof took a lot of sanding to get perfect but it is smooth now. The bead on the front will need a little more work but its close. First hiccup was placing the body on the scx10 axles. I just dont believe that I can have the track width that far off, man I wish I could narrow axial axles. I dont have the patience....so I am now shopping axles. maybe some k44s. I looking for feedback on the wheels still may just have to go with the steelies. Tomorrow I will start on the drop bed and the tube work. I got better with the cutting on the sunroof, take more time on cutting and yield less overall work.

12-07-2011, 10:14 PM	#12
Desert Rc I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chillin in Utardia Posts: 2,561	Here is a pic of the width....hmmmmm that's not gonna work.

12-08-2011, 09:47 AM	#13
Desert Rc I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chillin in Utardia Posts: 2,561	So I have a MRC with a lot of metal on the axles just sitting....what do you guys think. The wheels fully tuck. They could use a hair of a wheel widener but we will see what it really needs after I get the wheels and tires. I need to sell some stuff. I also need some longer links.

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12-09-2011, 07:34 PM	#15
Desert Rc I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chillin in Utardia Posts: 2,561	I started a rough beginning to the drop bed.

12-13-2011, 08:50 PM	#17
Die-Laughing RCC Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,917	lookin' good man!

12-14-2011, 09:53 AM	#18
Desert Rc I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chillin in Utardia Posts: 2,561	Been out of town for christmas vaca. I would have brought it with but the baby stuff took up all the room in the car...lol Thanks I appreciate it. MOre to come soon I hope. I also hope that my new wheels and tires are home when I get there so I can get some more inspiration.

12-14-2011, 10:14 AM	#19
axialchevy Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: st. Albans Wv Posts: 73	love thebuild keep up the good work im building a 4 door clod on 1.9s

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