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84bluetoyota · 01-22-2009, 04:41 AM

well i finally got started on my Toyota build. take in mind that this is my first time
building a scale rig so it wont be the quality you guys are used to seeing.
but any ways here is what i have so far....
axial axles
axial trans
novak goat crawler system
night crawler customs trail chassis (widened 1/2" to fit axial axles)
tires and wheels yet to be purchased.
started with the arrival of the cab, bed! wont be using the bed though~

got the cab back in.. THANKS KEATWO

the chassis from night crawler customs. (widened 1/2")

when i mounted the axles and tranny i found that the drive shaft angles
were way way way too steep so i had to make a new tranny mount.

and the new one i made!

i started the hard part, brazing the rear cage! here are a couple pics of
what i have so far. this is my first time brazing so its not the best.
i hope to get better as i get futher into the build.

well thats what i have for now! any comments and suggestions would be
great! thanks for lookin!

parker88 · 01-22-2009, 05:48 AM

looks like a great start...any colors in mind yet?

84bluetoyota · 01-22-2009, 06:38 AM

well i am trying to copy my 1:1 rig as close as possible, and it is blue, so it will be blue. the only thing is i have an 84 extra cab, so the body style and year will be off but what can ya do? i will post some pics when i get home of the 1:1 rig so you can see what i am going for!

any comments and suggestions are much appreiciated.

super pig · 01-22-2009, 11:29 AM

sweet truck

84bluetoyota · 01-22-2009, 01:03 PM

thanks super pig!

this is my 1:1 rig and what i am trying to copy as close as possible!

parker88 · 01-22-2009, 01:37 PM

Man your 1:1 is sweet..im about to turn 16 and im leanin towards a yota

ScalerLover · 01-22-2009, 05:20 PM

I like it, your tubework all looks very nice. My biggest fear of starting in that area is getting stuff lopsided and what not but yours is pretty damn perfect.

edward87 · 01-22-2009, 05:30 PM

I think if you really want to copy your 1.1 you really need to think about updatin those 2.2's to 1.9's! Cheers mate.

84bluetoyota · 01-22-2009, 11:26 PM

yes i will update those 2.2 to 1.9s as soon as i get some funds! right now i am just working on the tube bed since that doesn't require any money since i have all the materials already!

DORK VADER · 01-22-2009, 11:35 PM

Nice Yota!...those cab backings are really clean looking. Good work.

84bluetoyota · 01-23-2009, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScalerLover

I like it, your tubework all looks very nice. My biggest fear of starting in that area is getting stuff lopsided and what not but yours is pretty damn perfect.

thanks, and if you look closely it isn't completely squeare, but i guess i cant complain too much, seeings how this is my first try!

84bluetoyota · 01-23-2009, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DORK VADER

Nice Yota!...those cab backings are really clean looking. Good work.

yes the cab backs that k2 offers are really clean and they fit perfectly! i lucked out and he lives in the same town as i do! it's nice!

84bluetoyota · 01-23-2009, 06:27 AM

well got a little more done this morning while at work.. ( but don't tell zukman since he is my boss)....

i cut out some more pieces for my cage, i hope to get them brazed in this weekend!!

and one with them balancing on the cage.

after looking at it for several hours it is not completely square but close enough for a first try! i hope to do better on the next one!

emac · 01-23-2009, 09:53 AM

looking good

84bluetoyota · 01-23-2009, 03:03 PM

just a couple more pics of the progress.

still along ways away from being done but i think it is looking pretty good!

nytuber · 01-23-2009, 04:06 PM

Very nice looking cage.

wildcardco1998 · 01-23-2009, 07:42 PM

For you first time brazing it looks great, I have tried many times and still can't do it. I'm just glad I have a welder.

84bluetoyota · 01-23-2009, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nytuber

Very nice looking cage.

thanks!!

84bluetoyota · 01-23-2009, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildcardco1998

For you first time brazing it looks great, I have tried many times and still can't do it. I'm just glad I have a welder.

thank you, i wish i had a welder and could weld!!

84bluetoyota · 01-24-2009, 08:45 AM

well i got bored last night at work and decided to cut up the hilux bed i have. i am going to attempt to bob it.. i took out 1.200" i have never done any type of body work so we will see how it turns out.. even though i am not going to use this bed on this build i thought it was worth a shot???

here is what i plan on cutting out..

this is how it looks after i cut and trimmed it a little. i left a little tab on the back half to fill in the hole in the bed. i will post more pics as i go along..

01-22-2009, 04:41 AM	#1
84bluetoyota Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UTAH! Posts: 109	my first toyota build!!! well i finally got started on my Toyota build. take in mind that this is my first time building a scale rig so it wont be the quality you guys are used to seeing. but any ways here is what i have so far.... axial axles axial trans novak goat crawler system night crawler customs trail chassis (widened 1/2" to fit axial axles) tires and wheels yet to be purchased. started with the arrival of the cab, bed! wont be using the bed though~ got the cab back in.. THANKS KEATWO the chassis from night crawler customs. (widened 1/2") when i mounted the axles and tranny i found that the drive shaft angles were way way way too steep so i had to make a new tranny mount. and the new one i made! i started the hard part, brazing the rear cage! here are a couple pics of what i have so far. this is my first time brazing so its not the best. i hope to get better as i get futher into the build. well thats what i have for now! any comments and suggestions would be great! thanks for lookin!

01-22-2009, 05:48 AM	#2
parker88 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lawton Posts: 441	looks like a great start...any colors in mind yet?

01-22-2009, 06:38 AM	#3
84bluetoyota Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UTAH! Posts: 109	well i am trying to copy my 1:1 rig as close as possible, and it is blue, so it will be blue. the only thing is i have an 84 extra cab, so the body style and year will be off but what can ya do? i will post some pics when i get home of the 1:1 rig so you can see what i am going for! any comments and suggestions are much appreiciated.

01-22-2009, 11:29 AM	#4
super pig Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: nampa Posts: 162	sweet truck

01-22-2009, 01:03 PM	#5
84bluetoyota Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UTAH! Posts: 109	thanks super pig! this is my 1:1 rig and what i am trying to copy as close as possible!

01-22-2009, 01:37 PM	#6
parker88 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lawton Posts: 441	Man your 1:1 is sweet..im about to turn 16 and im leanin towards a yota

01-22-2009, 05:20 PM	#7
ScalerLover Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marengo, Ohio Posts: 980	I like it, your tubework all looks very nice. My biggest fear of starting in that area is getting stuff lopsided and what not but yours is pretty damn perfect.

01-22-2009, 05:30 PM	#8
edward87 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Inthe back of JACK IN THE BOX!!!! Posts: 200	I think if you really want to copy your 1.1 you really need to think about updatin those 2.2's to 1.9's! Cheers mate.

01-22-2009, 11:26 PM	#9
84bluetoyota Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UTAH! Posts: 109	yes i will update those 2.2 to 1.9s as soon as i get some funds! right now i am just working on the tube bed since that doesn't require any money since i have all the materials already!

01-22-2009, 11:35 PM	#10
DORK VADER Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Copperopolis Posts: 973	Nice Yota!...those cab backings are really clean looking. Good work.

01-23-2009, 06:27 AM	#13
84bluetoyota Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UTAH! Posts: 109	well got a little more done this morning while at work.. ( but don't tell zukman since he is my boss).... i cut out some more pieces for my cage, i hope to get them brazed in this weekend!! and one with them balancing on the cage. after looking at it for several hours it is not completely square but close enough for a first try! i hope to do better on the next one!

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01-23-2009, 09:53 AM	#14
emac Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sioux Falls Posts: 98	looking good

01-23-2009, 03:03 PM	#15
84bluetoyota Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UTAH! Posts: 109	just a couple more pics of the progress. still along ways away from being done but i think it is looking pretty good!

01-23-2009, 04:06 PM	#16
nytuber Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: upstate Posts: 111	Very nice looking cage.

01-23-2009, 07:42 PM	#17
wildcardco1998 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Walnut Ridge, AR Posts: 77	For you first time brazing it looks great, I have tried many times and still can't do it. I'm just glad I have a welder.

01-24-2009, 08:45 AM	#20
84bluetoyota Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UTAH! Posts: 109	well i got bored last night at work and decided to cut up the hilux bed i have. i am going to attempt to bob it.. i took out 1.200" i have never done any type of body work so we will see how it turns out.. even though i am not going to use this bed on this build i thought it was worth a shot??? here is what i plan on cutting out.. this is how it looks after i cut and trimmed it a little. i left a little tab on the back half to fill in the hole in the bed. i will post more pics as i go along..

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