Tommy's Class 1 Jeep

[STANG KILLA SS]

nice guys! for me my narrower rigs i have to run alot more wheel weight to keep her planted, my narrow C1 is that way.
pics look like a tun of fun, especially that mud pit.

looking forward to the hack job.

[Tommy R]

Originally Posted by SAL45

Looks good Tommy. Color looks good in the dark green.

Idk if your still trying to get those pesky bolts out, but you could try Kroil. We use it in the Aircraft industry for that kind of stuff with good results. Maybe worth a shot.

Thanks, Scott! Dean (chino63) has offered to help me out so I'm likely going to send him the one stubborn wheel to see if he can work his magic. The screw heads are now too stripped out to try to remove conventionally. :(

Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS

nice guys! for me my narrower rigs i have to run alot more wheel weight to keep her planted, my narrow C1 is that way.
pics look like a tun of fun, especially that mud pit.

looking forward to the hack job.

Good point, Cory! Yeah, these are plastic wheels (obviously), but have no weight in them whatsoever. It's a perfect storm for a top heavy rig for sure!

And if anyone is bored, sgtsteve put together a brief compilation slo-mo video of the LJ from yesterday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkKs...ature=youtu.be

[Tommy R]

I'm curious if anyone knows who owns this rig these days?

[ussprinceton2004]

does NewBright make that TJ body?

[Tommy R]

Originally Posted by ussprinceton2004

does NewBright make that TJ body?

Yep!

[ussprinceton2004]

did you sell it to someone here on the forum?

[Tommy R]

Originally Posted by ussprinceton2004

did you sell it to someone here on the forum?

Yeah, I did.....and I'm having seller's remorse and want it back.

[ussprinceton2004]

Originally Posted by Tommy R

Yeah, I did.....and I'm having seller's remorse and want it back.

that sucks. I know what you mean. I sold a new Axial XJ kit for cheap. I wish I didn't

[Tommy R]

I'm not sure who owns this rig these days, but if you have any interest, I'd like to buy it back.

[justinart24]

Originally Posted by Tommy R

I'm not sure who owns this rig these days, but if you have any interest, I'd like to buy it back.

Yup, thats the reason why I don't sell my trucks. Good luck.

[Tommy R]

Originally Posted by justinart24

Yup, thats the reason why I don't sell my trucks. Good luck.

I know, right? Unfortunately at the time I sold, the crawler scene here in Austin was all but dead and I also needed the cash for other stuff. Nonetheless, the seller's remorse is strong with this one.

[Tommy R]

Good news! I located the current owner via a friend's help and I secured a deal. The LJ is coming back home! I'm super excited to have it back. Looks like it's been run pretty hard, though, so I'll have some work ahead of me to get it how I want. Nonetheless, I can't wait to get it back!

[06ToasterBox]

Originally Posted by Tommy R

Good news! I located the current owner via a friend's help and I secured a deal. The LJ is coming back home! I'm super excited to have it back. Looks like it's been run pretty hard, though, so I'll have some work ahead of me to get it how I want. Nonetheless, I can't wait to get it back!

Wow.. after all these years? That's awesome. Is it in the same condition? Looking forward to seeing pictures

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[Tommy R]

Originally Posted by 06ToasterBox

Wow.. after all these years? That's awesome. Is it in the same condition? Looking forward to seeing pictures

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Looks like the main components are still there, as well as all my fab work, but it's looking a bit rough at the moment. The body will definitely need some TLC.

[Tommy R]

Well, the good news is the LJ is back with it's creator. The bad news? Check it....

[doublej]

That sucks - I always hate shipping RCs.

[clockwork]

Glad you found it, sorry that shipping is worse on a rig than using it. It looks like the previous owner didnt let get dusty on the shelf...

[58_Willys]

Wow, I remember that one! I found it to be the most appealing green Jeep around. Nice to see it's back where it should be. Looking forward to seeing it back together.

[Tommy R]

Thanks for the kind words, fellas. I'm super bummed about the damage, but it will be risen from the ashes. Maybe I should name it Phoenix??

[B-MOW71]

I missed this build the first time around. Too bad about all the damage.

I’m looking forward to watching the rebirth!

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