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01-16-2008, 12:35 PM
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| Rock Crawler  Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: stafford springs
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|  YJ Jeep project.
I just picked this up last night  Need quite a bit of work though! I'm thinking I'm going to be sending it over to an expert (51WillysJeep) with these things so he can work his magic Not sure what color it'll end up. I'm thinking of either RC4WDs' mud sligers or there new "baja claw" looking tire they are going to be coming out with will end up on it. It's better than not having one at least  Here are a few pics...     |
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01-16-2008, 02:46 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lumberton
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I like the Re-Release hilux instructions and box in the background. Looks good. |
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01-16-2008, 04:59 PM
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01-16-2008, 05:02 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pueblo West
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i'm dig'n the removable hard top , and i'm jealous , i want a yj body
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01-16-2008, 05:13 PM
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| Adilynsdad too!   Join Date: May 2004 Location: G ville
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somebody did a dang good job removing the top...
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01-16-2008, 05:17 PM
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01-16-2008, 05:22 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arlington wa
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full cage with clear windows.. that would be sweet .. then you have a winter runner and a summer rig as well , im a yota guy but these little jeeps aure are coolgreat work and keep us updated  | |
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01-16-2008, 05:42 PM
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It'll be on it's way to 51WillysJeep's place tomorrow so we'll see what he thinks I've seen his tube work and modeling skill so I'm sure it'll come out great! Besides it's not like he has enough projects going already (sorry Chris)
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01-16-2008, 06:18 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: monson
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wrx-n-ktm, that jeep looks like it will be a sweet rig. I hear ya about too many projects, tell ya what why don't you box up that hilux, drive up to monson and drop it off.  |
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01-16-2008, 06:27 PM
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LOL..!! The SURGEON is in..!!!! LOL..As I said in an earlier post... "There just aren't enough hours in a day..!!!" I can always find time for a Tamiya YJ resto though..!! The chop job on the roof does look pretty good from the pics, but I will have to see it in person to see where we stand... I planned ahead, and bought some styrene sheets today at the LHS, but you need to decide if you want the roof on or off ( i.e. removeable) .... If you roll it with the roof not permenantly attatched though, consider it trashed..!!~!!Because of where this body sits on the chassis, ( fairly low) Its kind of hard to install a full interior and still have room for everything underneath.... realistically It would probably be easier interior wise to put a Newbright body on the chassis instead, and that just ain't happening with this build..., so we will see what happens..!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stay TUNED..!!!!!!!!  | |
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01-16-2008, 06:43 PM
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I agree on the clear windows. Maybe keep the rear tinted but change the windshield and doors. Nice project.
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01-16-2008, 06:56 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: stafford springs
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Hey Chris, I wouldn't be upset if you threw one of your home made winches on just to let you know |
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01-16-2008, 07:00 PM
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We'll see what happens while its at the "MONSTER GARAGE" | |
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01-16-2008, 07:11 PM
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I wish my basement was as cool as yours | |
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01-17-2008, 03:11 PM
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It left for 51Willys house today! Good luck Chris can't wait to see what you can do |
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01-19-2008, 12:22 PM
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Well, I went down, picked it up in Conn. with my trailer- and here she is headin' into my shop for ALOT of SURGERY..!!!!!!! Shes in pretty rough shape.. ( Pics can't tell THIS story....) but I think I can save her..!!!!!!!!!! I think we are gonna go with the "Roof ON" look.. Stay tuned for updated pics when they become available..!!!  |
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01-19-2008, 02:59 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: stafford springs
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Haha.. Thats awesome Chris I can't wait to see how it comes out!
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01-20-2008, 02:54 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: S.W Portland
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That is awsome!! I bought a tamiya xc / yj new, thrshed it a little and put it on a shelf for years, about a month ago I decided to make a crawler out of it, it is a work in progress but it is a capable rig so far. When I get ahold of a digi tal camra I will post pic's. |
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01-20-2008, 03:34 AM
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| MWRCA'er  Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL
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As much as I like these trucks, the XC chassis really isn't fit for a Jeep. Well then again it does have gearbox issues.  I can attest to how much fun the chassis is though, I've logged more miles on mine then any other truck in my fleet.
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01-20-2008, 11:09 AM
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