The Expedition Pajero

[AeroSynch]

It is finally here, sort of. I don't have pictures of the build process since it was done when I was moving and had no internet, but here are some pictures before I paint it and what I am going for.

Here is what I wanted to go for, and exactly how I am painting it; white with the fenders and bumpers black:






With lights:




Roof rack and accessories thanks to RCH Blackfoot:






Chassis:






Four link on the front, works great.


Rear has leafs, but will be changed to a 4 link also:






The paints:



Flex Shot:



So I just have to paint it, and secure the body since it is only sitting on the chassis, and work some minor details out, like the major rubbing on the front, and electronics neatness.

Hope you like it so far.

[Difuser]

Looks good I got one in the raffle at MSD just screaming at me to build. Gotta finish the Brat CC first though. Good start

[Racer4Life]

Stretch it and make it a 4 dr.

Looks good!!

[pantablo]

Originally Posted by Racer4Life

Stretch it and make it a 4 dr.

Looks good!!

x2!

[AeroSynch]

Thanks for the commets guys. I would like to later on to buy a second body shell and make it a four door. That's in the future though.

[gyrene]

Why do you have all the weight in the rear
Nice build though

[AeroSynch]

Temporary because the leafs wouldn't flex, but I am replacing the rear with a 4 link, so then I will even it out. Thank you.

Originally Posted by gyrene

Why do you have all the weight in the rear
Nice build though

[AeroSynch]

I just got back from priming the body. So far so good, I think. Here's a picture:

[AeroSynch]

I changed out the leafs and made a 4 link for the rear.







So I got the electronics mounted up, and since it is 4WD now, it is finally a runner. I had to shorten the driveshafts by .25" on both of them to accommodate the wheelbase and transmission placement. I also am going to make a mount for the transmission out of styrene. Do you like my GhettoCAD skills?..
It has nice flex for a scaler.

[Ty@Tekin]

Very nice, clean and simple! I dig it!

[Gula]

Looks good, but from my limited experience I'd change the front links so they are more paralell to each other "looking from the side

[AeroSynch]

Originally Posted by Ty@Tekin

Very nice, clean and simple! I dig it!

Thank you.


Yes Gula, I agree. But I don't know if the shaft will clear. I'll try.

[Ryanbored]

That is so cool. With home made links if you get some ali tube (once you worked out the size) and sleve the threaded rod they look really professional. Really like this build. Will be keeping an eye on it!

[AeroSynch]

Thanks.

Originally Posted by Ryanbored

That is so cool. With home made links if you get some ali tube (once you worked out the size) and sleve the threaded rod they look really professional. Really like this build. Will be keeping an eye on it!

[AeroSynch]

Here are the pictures I got back from the painter at Steel Breeze Customs in Ft. Lauderdale:

[guamcrawler]

that paint job looks good

[AeroSynch]

Thanks. I took it to Steel Breeze Customs. Very nice painting.

Originally Posted by guamcrawler

that paint job looks good

[Redronin]

holy hell if that isn't the shiniest paint i've ever seen! nice job!

[AeroSynch]

I said the same thing. Thank you. All thanks to Steel Breeze Customs.

Originally Posted by Redronin

holy hell if that isn't the shiniest paint i've ever seen! nice job!

[Stormin2u]

Paint job is very nice and the chassis looks great but I'm not so sure I like the battery holder. There's got to be a way to secure the battery without the added weight of the holder it looks kind of bulky.