Chevy Blazer

[oldrtybstrd]

I've not done a build thread before due to my limited computer skills, so bare with me. This build was inspired by Rivas Concept Chevy Desert racer, I watched that vid a hundred times and thought "what a COOL truck...I have to build one". So I started with a basic scx10 JK chassis, Proline Blazer body, 1.55 Growlers on Void wheels. A few pics of what I've done so far...

[KillerBlackbird]

I absolutely love it.

[oldrtybstrd]

Beefed up the tranny, RR gears and slipper, hd steel diffs, cvd's and high clearance knuckles for better steering.

[oldrtybstrd]

I built the rear bolt-on cage with 3/16 brake line, silver soldered. I really like the steering mod, and with the overdrive gearing it steers way better, not as much push in the corners.

[oldrtybstrd]

Brushed power for now, till I get everything figured out, then maybe sensored brushless...LOTS more work to do...I'll update as I go.

[FATBOYrs10]

body/paint look awesome, let's see a few more shots of the body at different angles............PLEEEEEEZE!!!!!

[oldrtybstrd]

Thanks, here's a couple more...

[FATBOYrs10]

thnk you, this is a very nicely "stockish" painted body. would really look good with an interior in it, as got that topless, blazer look to it.

vey nice work.

[oldrtybstrd]

Yes, I agree, working on the interior, I was considering a wraith interior, but have decided to hack up a Dingo body for the interior. It's starting to come together, I'll post it when it's in, going to cut out the side windows, install window netting. Also working on a visor/ light bar, and Griffon radiator for the rear cage, just trying to work with parts I have on hand. Lots of ideas for this build, stay tuned

[FATBOYrs10]

any thoughts on making some mounts for the top as so you could change up the look from time to time? you know, cold weather is upon us, lol.

[1fox2go]

This is awesome. Really like the color choice

Nice work

[oldrtybstrd]

a little update, tweaked the cage a bit, added rear bumper and sliders and smeared some paint on...

[oldrtybstrd]

Built a front bumper, added a winch.

[diggerj]

Your build looks great. Like the tube work, very well thought out clean and functional.

[oldrtybstrd]

Thks for the kind comments, got the interior installed, temporary driver till I find something more suitable, also installed floor pan and fender wells, moved the electronics up front, and have a more scale fuel cell for the cage. Going to make a cover for the lower rear of the cage to close off under the interior, and I found some more scale goodies

[Docwolf]

what is your heat source with the silver solder? I have been considering moving this direction from brazing.

[racecar366]

Really a nice build !!! Love the blazers

[racecar366]

And awesome work on the bumper and the cage. Would love to have the skills to do that.

[oldrtybstrd]

Originally Posted by Docwolf

what is your heat source with the silver solder? I have been considering moving this direction from brazing.

I'm using a Benzomatic mapp gas kit that i bought at the hardware store, trigger ign torch works fine, I tried brazing, but too much work cleaning the up the braze, so switched to Wolverine 45 silver solder. More expensive, but a much cleaner joint, and easier to join different materials. Just using basic hand tools, vice-grips and a box end wrench for bending, basic eyeball engineering, it's far from perfect, but I can live with it . This has been a LONG learning experience...but fun.

[oldrtybstrd]

Picked up a few parts from a local forum, RE hubs and air cleaner, really happy with results. The mirrors are from the Axial exterior parts tree...ya..i know...I'll rub them off on a rock in the first 5 mins...but it will look COOL for 5 mins...