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Old 02-08-2015, 06:33 PM   #61
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Gotcha I think we're using the same spring kit then as those springs work on the same shock bodies. I'm running 100mm up front and 80mm in the rear. Just glad to see someone else using just internally sprung shocks. Thanks for the info. Great job as always.

The optional springs I got have 6 different rates. I hope I can make something work with all those options. Lol
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Old 02-08-2015, 06:38 PM   #62
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Yep same spring kit, will be using the medium, green rate. No doubt you'll find something lol
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Old 02-08-2015, 07:05 PM   #63
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Looks great Shane. I haven't checked in on this in awhile. Glad to see some progress.
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Old 02-08-2015, 07:25 PM   #64
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Looks great Shane. I haven't checked in on this in awhile. Glad to see some progress.
I have been dragging on it. Two other builds got in front of this one but I am close to having it done.
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Old 02-11-2015, 08:53 PM   #65
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My usual 1.5 hours of work for tonight.

HeyOK servo winch.


MORE 250lbs winch line

Cut some mount tabs on my newest shop tool, bandsaw.
Rod end into a cross brace and welded a ball end into the chassis.
I know this is not the ideal, scale looking winch setup, not having a bumper fairlead. But the bumper mounts to the body in a snug fashion and I would rather leave the front bumper attached to the body and I am being lazy to figure out a body mount setup if I did mount the bumper to the frame. Also, the winchline would get into the servo horn.



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Old 02-11-2015, 09:23 PM   #66
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Diggin' the old school winch spool.

I really should pick up one of those welding thingies. Which one are you using?
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Old 02-11-2015, 09:30 PM   #67
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Diggin' the old school winch spool.



I really should pick up one of those welding thingies. Which one are you using?

Went with that winch setup cause it worked for how I wanted to position it. The interior rides just on top of it but the spool doesnt hit cause the under side of the seat areas are recessed.

Hobart 140 Handler (110v) on MIG and 0.023 wire. Ideally, a small TIG setup like the ThermalArc95S would be best for R/C crawlering welding.

And my new vertical bandsaw setup is awesome. Going to increase my accuracy on cuts, reduce cost of dremel cutoff wheel purchases and save me time. I got the $12 universal foot pedal for it too.
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Old 02-11-2015, 09:34 PM   #68
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Nice.

What bandsaw did you get? I use the crap out of mine, but can't cut steel that's thicker than card stock or I chunk teeth post-haste, and can't find the proper blades to make that not happen.
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Old 02-11-2015, 09:39 PM   #69
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Cheapo route. Harbor Freight and made a mount to fix it vertically.
I did get an 18 tooth blade for it. All my dad could find after checking three stores. It cuts great. Closest HF to me is 1hr. He picked it up for me last weekend on his way down here. The 24tpi would be better but the 18 works fine for now.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/tools-procedures/523713-portable-band-saw-stand.html#post5139396



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Old 02-12-2015, 08:46 PM   #70
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Usual 1hr 30mins of work for tonight.

15 mins for rear elecs tray




1hr 10mins of staring at the back end trying to decide a mount method that didnt require a tool while on the trail or course.
5 mins to screw servo mount and arm to body



Open for body removal. Front end of body slides into chassis mount setup.


Closed and body is darn tight.
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Old 02-13-2015, 08:52 AM   #71
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looks good, bub
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Old 02-14-2015, 05:32 PM   #72
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looks good, bub

K thanks

Got the seats/floorpan/back cover all mounted with velcro.
Also got all the windows in. I liked the way some guys have used the "rolled down" look so I tried it on the front two windows.



Got some new 1.9 wheels to go with the FC-II's. Rears will tuck with the new offset. Need CI foams and scale ring hardware.
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Old 02-15-2015, 09:35 AM   #73
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Front inner fender work.
And yes, the shock hoops are meant to be flipped around. That is how they mount with the GCM kit.
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Old 02-15-2015, 11:32 AM   #74
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Bandsaw likes to eat styrene too. Working on other fender. Much excite.
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Old 02-15-2015, 04:30 PM   #75
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keep with the updates, its looking good.

L.R.
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Old 02-16-2015, 04:11 PM   #76
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keep with the updates, its looking good.

L.R.

A few more.

Swapped some front axle TLT parts to get alot more steering and smooth operating CVDs.


Shavie McShaved housing too.




Sider work and chassis all painted



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Old 02-16-2015, 08:00 PM   #77
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About done posting pictures for this build. Need a Holmes Hobbies servo and BRXL. Will rewire then.



RTR with 1000mah lipo. Will run a 1500
7lbs 13oz

Tucking


Still need to add ring screws. These wheels dont like these tires at all. Tricky to mount them and not have the bead slip.
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Old 02-16-2015, 08:25 PM   #78
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I appreciate a man who runs plastic driveshafts. Tells me you know how to drive (and I've seen you).

Great work sir.
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Old 02-16-2015, 08:52 PM   #79
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I appreciate a man who runs plastic driveshafts. Tells me you know how to drive (and I've seen you).

Great work sir.

Thanks for the kind words.

I dont plan on beating on this Montero so I think the wildboars and whatever else driveshafts I grabbed from the parts bin will hold up. It may not rock crawl worth a darn but could excel as a shelf piece.

I have been working hard trying to get this truck looking decent and completed soon. Just need to wire up lights and order up a HH servo and BRXL.

I have a pile of parts and 3 other trucks to rebuild/build. No rest!
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Old 02-17-2015, 07:21 AM   #80
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This thing is looking so good, but there is something missing..

..A Szczerba Built sticker
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