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helhedded · 10-22-2010, 07:50 AM

finally!

1.55 Novas. I knew that I needed to do something in the foam department from day one but I just never got around to doing it. Some trimmed down 5.0 dual stage Novas were used to make the foams. I really like how they make the tire feel when they are mounted up. The tire is full with little to no sag but it is very soft to the touch almost like a memory foam but without the temperature inconsistencies.

I also tapped the wheels out to 3mm and I'm scratching my head wondering why they weren't made that way. I still need to get some more screws so I can finish them up.

These pics were taken at a new spot down at Sardis Lake.

ser3100 · 10-22-2010, 10:07 AM

NIce! Cant wait to install my mud hogs and test them out.

highlift23 · 10-22-2010, 12:13 PM

Great looking jeep, Whos Red JK is in post 59 the first two pics thanks

helhedded · 10-22-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ser3100

NIce! Cant wait to install my mud hogs and test them out.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by highlift23

Great looking jeep, Whos Red JK is in post 59 the first two pics thanks

Thanks !

The Red JK belongs to Rottenbelly.

rottenbelly · 10-23-2010, 01:52 AM

Looking good. We need to just have a scale day when I get home.

mississippirocs · 10-23-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rottenbelly

Looking good. We need to just have a scale day when I get home.

Give us Coastals a call when you set a date

helhedded · 10-31-2010, 07:19 PM

We got started on some bumpers today. Better late than never. I am going for simple but efficient.

helhedded · 11-09-2010, 10:39 AM

Jeephead · 11-09-2010, 01:19 PM

Great job on the brush guard!
-Z

helhedded · 11-09-2010, 02:51 PM

These pics were taken at the Scale Trail Runners Food Drive.

Badd · 11-09-2010, 04:50 PM

I drove this rig @ the www.scaletrailrunners.com 2nd annual food drive/trail ride and was impressed . For it to have such short wheelbase it goes very well . Thanks Ashton for letting me drive the heep .

helhedded · 11-09-2010, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeephead

Great job on the brush guard!
-Z

Thanks, but I can't take all of the credit. I had the help of a friend

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Originally Posted by Badd

I drove this rig @ the www.scaletrailrunners.com 2nd annual food drive/trail ride and was impressed . For it to have such short wheelbase it goes very well . Thanks Ashton for letting me drive the heep .

You are more than welcome , Andy.

The od/ud gear setup really helps. especially with this top heavy HEEP. Now I just need to get some reliable bead locks for it. 3 beads in one day sheesh

I am a bit torn in between tires at the moment... I love the height of the Mud Hawgs but they perform poorly compared to a Pro-line tire. After I had all of the bead trouble I just put my 1.9 Flat Irons on and damn near walked everything where as I had to really work the Hawgs at times. Only If pro-line made a 4.3ish tall 1.9 ... i hope i dream.....

dezfan · 11-17-2010, 07:54 PM

You know, I keep coming back to this build and I can't explain why really. No ultra intricate tube work, no uber scale details, no custom paint, and yet it remains one of my favorite builds?

So if you don't mind, I think I'm going to have to add something simular to my collection!

yjdavid · 11-17-2010, 08:37 PM

I'd have to agree, I've looked this over a few times and am amazed how large the 1.55s look! they really do look HUGE even though they're tiny in the scheme of things!

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Originally Posted by dezfan

You know, I keep coming back to this build and I can't explain why really. No ultra intricate tube work, no uber scale details, no custom paint, and yet it remains one of my favorite builds?

So if you don't mind, I think I'm going to have to add something simular to my collection!

helhedded · 11-18-2010, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dezfan

You know, I keep coming back to this build and I can't explain why really. No ultra intricate tube work, no uber scale details, no custom paint, and yet it remains one of my favorite builds?

So if you don't mind, I think I'm going to have to add something simular to my collection!

I am glad that you like my build. From the start I wanted a simple scaler that looked and drove well. mission accomplished

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Originally Posted by yjdavid

I'd have to agree, I've looked this over a few times and am amazed how large the 1.55s look! they really do look HUGE even though they're tiny in the scheme of things!

Yes I agree, and that's the only reason why I chose the Mud Hogs due to their 4.27" size. I get similar results with the Flat Iron but the 1.9 rim still just looks too big for this jeep. It could be that I'm using the scx-10 rims... those rings are big. I have seen some 1.9's that looked great and those were the Mayhem Trail Shooters. The size of the ring makes a big difference.

helhedded · 11-18-2010, 01:56 PM

minor update:

I stretched the rear by 5mm, New paint with added detail, removed lugs from the Hogs, and the TSS rings are back on thanks to JB Weld. I'm not quite giving up on the steelies and hogs just yet. I think the main reason why they were giving me so much troubles at the trail ride were because the inner weights got loose.

rottenbelly · 11-18-2010, 02:10 PM

Looks good all touched up. Fender wells came out good too.
I found you another taillight. Will paint it up and bring it tomorrow.

helhedded · 11-18-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by rottenbelly

I found you another taillight. Will paint it up and bring it tomorrow.

thanks buddy

ThinkTank · 11-18-2010, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dezfan

You know, I keep coming back to this build and I can't explain why really. No ultra intricate tube work, no uber scale details, no custom paint, and yet it remains one of my favorite builds?

So if you don't mind, I think I'm going to have to add something simular to my collection!

Same, except I figured out why. It's simple like the scalers back then.
Designed for fun, you don't see that anymore.

dezfan · 11-18-2010, 05:57 PM

Fun?

Fun......................You know that could be it.

10-22-2010, 07:50 AM	#61
helhedded I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 4,786	finally! 1.55 Novas. I knew that I needed to do something in the foam department from day one but I just never got around to doing it. Some trimmed down 5.0 dual stage Novas were used to make the foams. I really like how they make the tire feel when they are mounted up. The tire is full with little to no sag but it is very soft to the touch almost like a memory foam but without the temperature inconsistencies. I also tapped the wheels out to 3mm and I'm scratching my head wondering why they weren't made that way. I still need to get some more screws so I can finish them up. These pics were taken at a new spot down at Sardis Lake. Last edited by helhedded; 10-22-2010 at 10:14 AM.

11-09-2010, 01:19 PM	#69
Jeephead Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: South Glens Falls Posts: 214	Front Bar Great job on the brush guard! -Z

11-18-2010, 01:56 PM	#76
helhedded I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 4,786	minor update: I stretched the rear by 5mm, New paint with added detail, removed lugs from the Hogs, and the TSS rings are back on thanks to JB Weld. I'm not quite giving up on the steelies and hogs just yet. I think the main reason why they were giving me so much troubles at the trail ride were because the inner weights got loose. Last edited by helhedded; 11-18-2010 at 01:59 PM.

10-22-2010, 10:07 AM	#62
ser3100 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bellflower, CA Posts: 1,028	NIce! Cant wait to install my mud hogs and test them out.

10-22-2010, 12:13 PM	#63
highlift23 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Golden Posts: 37	Great looking jeep, Whos Red JK is in post 59 the first two pics thanks

10-23-2010, 01:52 AM	#65
rottenbelly Just jump it! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 1,947	Looking good. We need to just have a scale day when I get home.

10-31-2010, 07:19 PM	#67
helhedded I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 4,786	We got started on some bumpers today. Better late than never. I am going for simple but efficient.

11-09-2010, 10:39 AM	#68
helhedded I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 4,786

11-09-2010, 02:51 PM	#70
helhedded I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 4,786	These pics were taken at the Scale Trail Runners Food Drive.

11-09-2010, 04:50 PM	#71
Badd I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dirty South Posts: 4,064	I drove this rig @ the www.scaletrailrunners.com 2nd annual food drive/trail ride and was impressed . For it to have such short wheelbase it goes very well . Thanks Ashton for letting me drive the heep .

11-17-2010, 07:54 PM	#73
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	You know, I keep coming back to this build and I can't explain why really. No ultra intricate tube work, no uber scale details, no custom paint, and yet it remains one of my favorite builds? So if you don't mind, I think I'm going to have to add something simular to my collection!

11-18-2010, 02:10 PM	#77
rottenbelly Just jump it! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 1,947	Looks good all touched up. Fender wells came out good too. I found you another taillight. Will paint it up and bring it tomorrow.

11-18-2010, 05:57 PM	#80
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	Fun? Fun......................You know that could be it.

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