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02-19-2018, 04:38 PM | #1 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Union Bridge, MD
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| Mangler hard body Bronco
I've had this body a while. I didn't want to start cutting on it until I had a few builds under my belt. I think I'm ready. I'm still not sure what chassis I will use but I'm leaning toward the MST CFX. This body is nearly identical in size to the Tamiya Bronco. I only need to move the rear wheel wells back. I figured if I was going to do that I might as well drop the bed too. Here is what I'm starting with. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk |
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02-19-2018, 04:44 PM | #2 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver
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| Re: Mangler hard body Bronco
Always liked that body since I first seen one. Will be watching.
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02-19-2018, 07:29 PM | #3 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Union Bridge, MD
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| Re: Mangler hard body Bronco
It's 9 inch WB like this. I should be able to get 10 without stretching the body. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk |
02-20-2018, 08:11 AM | #4 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Union Bridge, MD
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| Re: Mangler hard body Bronco
It's hard to decide on a chassis for this. I think this will work and allow me to keep the interior in tact, I hope. It looks like the shock towers are adjustable and the length is nearly perfect. I still have a set of D35's I havent found a home for that I might try on this. The width will probably be perfect.
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02-20-2018, 06:55 PM | #5 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Union Bridge, MD
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| Re: Mangler hard body Bronco
I finally got a chance to cut with sewing thread. It works great. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk |
02-21-2018, 12:10 PM | #6 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Simi Vly
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| Re: Mangler hard body Bronco
Looking good. Always like seeing Bronco builds.
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02-21-2018, 12:35 PM | #7 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: san diego
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| Re: Mangler hard body Bronco
nice. what chassis is that you posted above?
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02-21-2018, 06:01 PM | #8 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Union Bridge, MD
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| Re: Mangler hard body Bronco KYX I found at RC recycler. It seems to be a TF2 knock off. It's in the mail so I will be able to give more info when it arrives. I had never heard of it but the dimensions seemed right. If it doesn't work for this body I have the Tamiya Bronco body looking for a home as well. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk |
02-22-2018, 07:00 AM | #9 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Union Bridge, MD
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| Re: Mangler hard body Bronco Here is my Fathers 1:1. No I am not making a Mini Me. |
02-22-2018, 08:27 AM | #10 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: san diego
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| Re: Mangler hard body Bronco beautiful!!! always loved that color. looks great on your pop's EB. looking forward to see more about that chassis. |
02-22-2018, 03:20 PM | #11 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Union Bridge, MD
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| Re: Mangler hard body Bronco
Not sure this will be the answer. It's a quality piece though. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk |
02-22-2018, 03:40 PM | #12 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Union Bridge, MD
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| Re: Mangler hard body Bronco
Here is a shortened beyond WB 1 Ascender chassis. It could possibly work with shorter shock towers. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk |
02-24-2018, 12:07 PM | #13 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Union Bridge, MD
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| Re: Mangler hard body Bronco
Harrison Ford stopped by to tell me how far back he wanted the wheel wells. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk |
02-24-2018, 01:44 PM | #14 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Union Bridge, MD
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| Re: Mangler hard body Bronco
I used .060 styrene. I used plastic weld then filled the small gaps with JB Weld. I'll cut new wheel well after it dries. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk |
02-24-2018, 04:12 PM | #15 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver
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| Re: Mangler hard body Bronco
Looking good. The ascender chassis looks like a good fit.
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02-24-2018, 04:36 PM | #16 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Union Bridge, MD
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| Re: Mangler hard body Bronco I found a TF2 SWB on Craigslist for a song. It's on the way. I'm thinking I would try to make the radius arms for the front. And keep the leafed rear. Maybe. I try to learn a new skill with each build. I have not mastered braising yet but I will have to do a cage if I drop the bed. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk |
02-25-2018, 12:39 AM | #17 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: pacific north west
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| Re: Mangler hard body Bronco
Glad to see someone else using a mangler body!! I've been plugging away at mine the last few years as more tiny tire and swb options keep popping up. Here's one of the stages it was at, tore everything apart to change the chassis again. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk |
02-25-2018, 06:40 PM | #18 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Union Bridge, MD
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| Re: Mangler hard body Bronco
Wheel wells moved. Working on fitting the flares. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk |
02-26-2018, 12:23 AM | #19 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: pacific north west
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| Re: Mangler hard body Bronco
Anything in particular you want to see? Its just sitting on the shelf waiting to get finished lol Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk |
02-26-2018, 05:29 AM | #20 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Union Bridge, MD
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| Re: Mangler hard body Bronco
i'd like to see the underside of your body where the patch was installed. Also are those D35 axles on it in 1 of the pictures?
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