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02-17-2009, 10:09 AM
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|   aight thought i would post up this simple mod. i will be making a post in the tips & tricks thread as well. i cut up my integy 1.9 aluminum rims to widen them. i used a set of stock tlt rims cut up. it was a pretty simple proccess that really only need a drill press, files, exacto knife, and some sand paper. i first must give credit to lappdogg on scale4x4 for the idea. i saw it at the last augusta scale comp but there was no how to on it. it took a while to grind down the rim but it is worth it imo. this also gives the tire a nice scale puffy look to it. first chuck up a axle or something to hold the rim in the drill press. i used a 4mm long bolt with washers and nuts. with the exacto cut the tlt rim right on the rear portion of the rim just before it bevels inward. this will give you your extension. next i chucked up the integy rim and with some files and sand paper i removed the front bead lip. wear away a slight taper to the front of the rim to help slide the extension on.  next smooth the inner edge of the tlt extension and press it on and glue. it will be a tight fit and holds well.  and thats it. this is what you are left with. the width can be adjusted by how far you slide the extension on or where you cut it.   stock rim   widened   super wide   |
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02-17-2009, 10:15 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: santa monica
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wow, nice work! Before reading anything I looked at the first pic and went, "how the heck did he get that nice lip on the integy wheels?", lol. very nice work. this is going to be a very nice truck when its done.  |
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02-17-2009, 10:17 AM
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02-17-2009, 10:28 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: cape crud... will you be my friend
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very cool, and this is the first one i have seen. good work bro. |
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02-17-2009, 09:45 PM
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started bumpers. pics comming
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02-17-2009, 09:57 PM
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the wheels look sexxy with the extra width. Makes those POS tires look right |
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02-17-2009, 10:11 PM
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wow this is looking really good!  i like the original idea! i know i don't have any, so i am glad to see someone does!! haha
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02-18-2009, 09:44 AM
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were did you get those frame rails i need some.
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02-18-2009, 03:39 PM
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I am enjoying this build a lot. I am always a fan of new ideas. GREAT idea on the wheels too! Thanks for sharing your ideas here. Just keep those pics coming!  |
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02-18-2009, 04:17 PM
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i made them out of 1/2 inch square steel tube cut in half with a hacksaw.....easy ok well i got a little done. cab is done other than rear window. grill is close bud needs a little more bondo and filing. just started the bed. i need some more styrene.....               |
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02-18-2009, 04:50 PM
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This things really coming along AWESOME..!! Way to take an idea outside the box , and Pull it OFF - as many have already said..!! I also LOVE what you did with the Integy rims.., such a simple yet effective mod..!! Those came out Bad Ass..!! Keep up the fantastic work man..!! |
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02-18-2009, 04:52 PM
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Freekin sweet I gotta say.
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02-18-2009, 05:17 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NE Ohio
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That is a much stronger way to do that wheel mod than how I was doing it! Nice |
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02-18-2009, 08:03 PM
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nother q for ya were can i get some styrene  |
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02-18-2009, 11:17 PM
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Looking good great idea on the MU use can't wait to see the finished product
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02-18-2009, 11:48 PM
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| Fix the pics!!! |
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02-26-2009, 05:16 PM
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im using webshots from now on, cause im cheap. lol!  ok well i have gotten some more done. i have the bed near finnished. i just need to file in the body lines, and finnish the tailgate. i got the rear windo cut out and will be laying the red down on it tommorrow providing the weather is nice. bed should soon follow. got the bed mounted, and the cab mounts made up. the bed bolts down then the cab velcros to it and to a aluminum bracket up front. i will have updated pictures tommorrow. since these photos i have cut off the bumpers again. i think that brazing them to the chassis is cheating so i am going to make everything bolt on rock sliders as well. changed up the rear link setup so it has a better pinion angle and no torque steer. also i ordered up a set of mud thrashers, and got a hitech 645mg servo from a member on here. she will be done in no time. i am not going to do the interior yet as i don't have a good lipo setup. once i get the funds to run smaller lipos i will build the interior. check it out.             inspiration     |
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02-26-2009, 05:58 PM
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wow  , thats sweeett |
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02-26-2009, 06:24 PM
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NIce!!! I like it!!
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02-26-2009, 06:31 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NE Ohio
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Dude.. +10 points for a original idea +10 more for pulling it off |
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