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4xFord · 10-24-2008, 12:07 AM

Well, my local club is going to hold a Top Truck Challange, and this build will be my entry for the 1.9 class. Now, let me go ahead and say I am building this to beat on, so form will have to take a back seat to function, at least to some extent.

I always have liked the old GM's that have been in the TTC's in the past, so a little inspirational searching yeilded the following (all TTC contenders), and I have decided to take my favorite aspects from each one, rather than build a scale copy of one individual truck.

Crazy thing is, I was planning on this exact paint job before I found this picture:

I really like the nose pinch idea, like on this one:

This one had the nose pinch, but the front axle is set forward, which I also plan on doing:

And finally, this one I intend to take the most from, it has a simple flat bed, frame mounted winch, chopped fenders, and the set forward front axle, all of which really fits with the simple and effective theme I am going for:

701 Technique · 10-24-2008, 12:15 AM

Those are all pretty sweet trucks

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with

4xFord · 10-24-2008, 12:21 AM

Now for the tech.

Clod Cab
K2-5 frame
Axial axles
Axial trans
Erickson Delrin Beadlocks (best in the biz)
Either cut down and narrowed Mashers, or Trail Dr. XL's
HHH 35 turn
Sidewinder ESC
3 cell 1500 lipo
Hitec 5998tg Servo
DX3R

Now, for my first ever body work:

I filled the blower hole, and pinched the nose by removing sections of the hood. I held a lighter flame to the inside of the body, at the rear part of the front fenders until they became soft, and held them into position while they cooled. I then used body filler to hold it all together, which after two runs on another truck is already falling apart (sorry, I didn't take any progress pics of this work):

I plan to reinforce the nose area with better cut strips of styrene, and then go over it all with some body filler afterwards. I will also fill the two holes in the hood.

After some work, I think I almost have the grill ready for paint, I cut out a section, glued it back together, removed the 4x4 from the center, sanded it smooth, and used a dremel to continue the grill lines:

And last for now, I have started on the back cab filler panel. Cut from .60 styrene sheet:

Check the fitment, not to bad for a first timer huh?

Thats all I've got for now, but there will be more to come soon, stay tuned.

701 Technique · 10-24-2008, 12:26 AM

Damn that was quick

Looks like a great start

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pantablo · 10-24-2008, 12:33 AM

nice work. try using the lighter to soften/melt styrene strips, really thin strips, to use instead of body filler to fill in gaps and then go over it with tenax or plastruct to bond the styrene together. you'll have a stronger bond.

4xFord · 10-24-2008, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pantablo

nice work. try using the lighter to soften/melt styrene strips, really thin strips, to use instead of body filler to fill in gaps and then go over it with tenax or plastruct to bond the styrene together. you'll have a stronger bond.

Damn, that sounds like a great idea, I will for sure give it a shot. Thanks for the tip!

luis · 10-24-2008, 08:29 AM

wow i really like the 4th rig picture. you should get some reduced 2.2 slingers for this beast!

Crawln Coles · 10-24-2008, 08:32 AM

Those are all some nice trucks. I have a soft spot for old GM trucks myself.
The last one is good inspiration. It looks tough.

How is this "Top Truck Challenge" gonna work? Similar to the full size one? It sounds interesting.

Pablo that's a good tip on the styrene work, thanks

STANG KILLA SS · 10-24-2008, 08:52 AM

nice!

O.C.D. · 10-24-2008, 10:58 AM

Damn, I want to play in a Top Truck Challenge. That is a cool idea.

obijuan · 10-24-2008, 11:15 AM

nice choices of rigs, if you look at the top truck stats nearly all of them are running some sort of GM product. and now the first one you posted in is rocks with full hydro rear steer and only four inches of lift.
with the front axle moved forward via the "B52" mod is an excellent way to get flex and stay out of the firewall. you want to have a flatter spring with a long shackle to get wicked droop and still good compression. you will need long travel shocks of you get it right.

also i see youre using axial axles, IMO those will set you out WAAY to wide and will look just silly with the pinched nose.

here you can see how im a pic whore and the pinched nose let me in this space here.

4xFord · 11-12-2008, 09:27 AM

Well, I finally made some more progress on the truck. I glued in the blank back cab wall, and then cut and glued a detailed cab wall out of .30 styrene. Its really strong.

I also took Pantablo's advise and glued in a soft/melted piece of styrene in the gap on the hood line. (worked great, thanks again)

As you can tell in the pic above, the hood became too long after the nose pinch, so I had to remake a new front end of the hood, to meet the grill.

It looks okay and is strong as hell from reinforcement. I have also assembled and tested a rolling chassis. The truck without body can climb like crazy and has some pretty nice flex. Here are some pics.

And here are a few with the cab mocked up at what will be very close to final ride height.

I think I'm going to move the body forward maybe 1/2" and lower it 1/4 to 1/2".

And the mandatory flex shot:

fletch · 11-12-2008, 09:52 AM

looks good i did a nose pinch on my truck with axial axles

bigdodge88 · 11-12-2008, 09:58 AM

Lookin' good, keep it up.

On_The_Rocks · 11-12-2008, 10:18 AM

You have a very nice rig there, good job.

That truck in picture 3 is a beast. This is one of my favorites.

buster22 · 11-12-2008, 12:07 PM

nice job shelby glad to see you doing some body work i will be doing a build soon just waiting on parts mine will be another yota

pantablo · 11-12-2008, 12:11 PM

thats looking great!

H3RESQ · 11-12-2008, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by On_The_Rocks

You have a very nice rig there, good job.

That truck in picture 3 is a beast. This is one of my favorites.

Now that's some old school TOP TRUCK there. Loved that one back in the day....it was a monster.

4xFord · 11-12-2008, 03:09 PM

Here are some links to the RC Top Truck Challenge that I am building this truck for:

Top Truck Competition - Nov. 30 2008

http://www.texasrcoffroad.com/txrco_...php?topic=52.0

obijuan · 11-13-2008, 10:39 PM

move the body a little more forward and down and hack them fenders. looking great man!

and oh man i would love to do the TTC in houston. you got me thinkin buddy.

10-24-2008, 12:07 AM	#1
4xFord I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 3,761	K30 Top Truck Challenge Comp Scaler Well, my local club is going to hold a Top Truck Challange, and this build will be my entry for the 1.9 class. Now, let me go ahead and say I am building this to beat on, so form will have to take a back seat to function, at least to some extent. I always have liked the old GM's that have been in the TTC's in the past, so a little inspirational searching yeilded the following (all TTC contenders), and I have decided to take my favorite aspects from each one, rather than build a scale copy of one individual truck. Crazy thing is, I was planning on this exact paint job before I found this picture: I really like the nose pinch idea, like on this one: This one had the nose pinch, but the front axle is set forward, which I also plan on doing: And finally, this one I intend to take the most from, it has a simple flat bed, frame mounted winch, chopped fenders, and the set forward front axle, all of which really fits with the simple and effective theme I am going for:

10-24-2008, 12:21 AM	#3
4xFord I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 3,761	Now for the tech. Clod Cab K2-5 frame Axial axles Axial trans Erickson Delrin Beadlocks (best in the biz) Either cut down and narrowed Mashers, or Trail Dr. XL's HHH 35 turn Sidewinder ESC 3 cell 1500 lipo Hitec 5998tg Servo DX3R Now, for my first ever body work: I filled the blower hole, and pinched the nose by removing sections of the hood. I held a lighter flame to the inside of the body, at the rear part of the front fenders until they became soft, and held them into position while they cooled. I then used body filler to hold it all together, which after two runs on another truck is already falling apart (sorry, I didn't take any progress pics of this work): I plan to reinforce the nose area with better cut strips of styrene, and then go over it all with some body filler afterwards. I will also fill the two holes in the hood. After some work, I think I almost have the grill ready for paint, I cut out a section, glued it back together, removed the 4x4 from the center, sanded it smooth, and used a dremel to continue the grill lines: And last for now, I have started on the back cab filler panel. Cut from .60 styrene sheet: Check the fitment, not to bad for a first timer huh? Thats all I've got for now, but there will be more to come soon, stay tuned. Last edited by 4xFord; 10-24-2008 at 12:26 AM.

10-24-2008, 12:15 AM	#2
701 Technique RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western ND, Bakken central Posts: 1,653	Those are all pretty sweet trucks Looking forward to seeing what you come up with

10-24-2008, 12:26 AM	#4
701 Technique RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western ND, Bakken central Posts: 1,653	Damn that was quick Looks like a great start -Subscribed

10-24-2008, 12:33 AM	#5
pantablo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: santa monica Posts: 3,687	nice work. try using the lighter to soften/melt styrene strips, really thin strips, to use instead of body filler to fill in gaps and then go over it with tenax or plastruct to bond the styrene together. you'll have a stronger bond.

10-24-2008, 08:29 AM	#7
luis Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 539	wow i really like the 4th rig picture. you should get some reduced 2.2 slingers for this beast!

10-24-2008, 08:32 AM	#8
Crawln Coles RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Behind the torch! Posts: 1,360	Those are all some nice trucks. I have a soft spot for old GM trucks myself. The last one is good inspiration. It looks tough. How is this "Top Truck Challenge" gonna work? Similar to the full size one? It sounds interesting. Pablo that's a good tip on the styrene work, thanks

10-24-2008, 08:52 AM	#9
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	nice!

10-24-2008, 10:58 AM	#10
O.C.D. RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hiatus..sutiaH Posts: 1,620	Damn, I want to play in a Top Truck Challenge. That is a cool idea.

10-24-2008, 11:15 AM	#11
obijuan I had the hottest girlfriend at the MSD Nats Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hecho en Tejas Posts: 2,399	nice choices of rigs, if you look at the top truck stats nearly all of them are running some sort of GM product. and now the first one you posted in is rocks with full hydro rear steer and only four inches of lift. with the front axle moved forward via the "B52" mod is an excellent way to get flex and stay out of the firewall. you want to have a flatter spring with a long shackle to get wicked droop and still good compression. you will need long travel shocks of you get it right. also i see youre using axial axles, IMO those will set you out WAAY to wide and will look just silly with the pinched nose. here you can see how im a pic whore and the pinched nose let me in this space here.

11-12-2008, 09:27 AM	#12
4xFord I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 3,761	Well, I finally made some more progress on the truck. I glued in the blank back cab wall, and then cut and glued a detailed cab wall out of .30 styrene. Its really strong. I also took Pantablo's advise and glued in a soft/melted piece of styrene in the gap on the hood line. (worked great, thanks again) As you can tell in the pic above, the hood became too long after the nose pinch, so I had to remake a new front end of the hood, to meet the grill. It looks okay and is strong as hell from reinforcement. I have also assembled and tested a rolling chassis. The truck without body can climb like crazy and has some pretty nice flex. Here are some pics. And here are a few with the cab mocked up at what will be very close to final ride height. I think I'm going to move the body forward maybe 1/2" and lower it 1/4 to 1/2". And the mandatory flex shot:

11-12-2008, 09:52 AM	#13
fletch Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 582	looks good i did a nose pinch on my truck with axial axles

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11-12-2008, 09:58 AM	#14
bigdodge88 RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 1,547	Lookin' good, keep it up.

11-12-2008, 10:18 AM	#15
On_The_Rocks Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: DeBary Posts: 33	You have a very nice rig there, good job. That truck in picture 3 is a beast. This is one of my favorites.

11-12-2008, 12:07 PM	#16
buster22 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: spring Posts: 425	nice job shelby glad to see you doing some body work i will be doing a build soon just waiting on parts mine will be another yota

11-12-2008, 12:11 PM	#17
pantablo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: santa monica Posts: 3,687	thats looking great!

11-12-2008, 03:09 PM	#19
4xFord I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 3,761	Here are some links to the RC Top Truck Challenge that I am building this truck for: Top Truck Competition - Nov. 30 2008 http://www.texasrcoffroad.com/txrco_...php?topic=52.0

11-13-2008, 10:39 PM	#20
obijuan I had the hottest girlfriend at the MSD Nats Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hecho en Tejas Posts: 2,399	move the body a little more forward and down and hack them fenders. looking great man! and oh man i would love to do the TTC in houston. you got me thinkin buddy.

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