The Tuna Tunnel

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I'll call it TT for short.

Decided to build a new rig. I have been pretty entertained by my Hilux named Scuba Tank, but wanted something with better approach and departure angles.

RPMJ talked me into a Tundra truggy after having me check out the Goldeneye build, so with some creative liberties and my own flair I started bending some solid rod.

Here is were its at so far.














Wheelbase is right at 12.5", Belly clearance is about 2.5", axles are Axial with metal 3 racing housings, handbros steering, traxxas links, mod'd max shafts, axial tranny,... basically everything that was on the Wyld Stallyn Bronco, while that is under the knife.

Should have all the metal work done tomorrow.
And hopefully have the lights all done this week, so far there are 16 working lights going on this rig.

Thanks for looking,
Ty

[kaneohecrawler]

Nice! I like it, should help with approach and departure looks like 90' front and rear have fun with it.

[Rogue]

I like the looks of this.

Are you not going to put your EB back together? I'm pretty sure those are the axles from it.

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Originally Posted by kaneohecrawler

Nice! I like it, should help with approach and departure looks like 90' front and rear have fun with it.

Thanks yeah that is about what it is, hopefully it stays at 90 degrees after I make a front bumper...

Originally Posted by Rogue

I like the looks of this.

Are you not going to put your EB back together? I'm pretty sure those are the axles from it.

Thanks Todd, yeah its everything from the EB. The EB will go back together at some point, but Im struggling with a few things I didn't like and am still not sure what to do about it.
So instead I thought it would be easier to just build a new rig.

[Just Zach]

Looks pretty sweet Ty! I love the low and aggressive look.

[EeePee]

Tuna Tunnel, sounds pretty tasty. Is it like a Bacon Explosion log, or olive bologna loaf or something? Meatloaf maybe?

[dezfan]

What a turd.

[ctrwannabe]

I think tundras are ugly but I realy like the look of yours, will be watching this one!

[dubAron]

Great start can't wait to see more

[bayareaaxial]

Looks great ready for more on thise one.

[SubaruDriftBoy]

i do believe i will be following this build, the low aggressive look, the truggy rear and its a tundra.. what is there not to love?

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Originally Posted by Just Zach

Looks pretty sweet Ty! I love the low and aggressive look.

It's the only way to fly.

Originally Posted by EeePee

Tuna Tunnel, sounds pretty tasty. Is it like a Bacon Explosion log, or olive bologna loaf or something? Meatloaf maybe?

Its like that drunk girl throwing up in the toilet last week.

Originally Posted by dezfan

What a turd.

You want to build one now huh?

Originally Posted by ctrwannabe

I think tundras are ugly but I realy like the look of yours, will be watching this one!

Thanks man, I was the same way till RPMJ converted me.

Originally Posted by dubAron

Great start can't wait to see more

Thanks!

Originally Posted by bayareaaxial

Looks great ready for more on thise one.

Thanks the tube work is almost all done after today.

Originally Posted by SubaruDriftBoy

i do believe i will be following this build, the low aggressive look, the truggy rear and its a tundra.. what is there not to love?

Thanks, you might be in a small club, but some just maybe converted.

I finished up the rear end and started sanding it down today. Got most of the front bumper done as well, I will hopefully have time to finish off the tube work and snap some photos this week.

Thanks guys.
Ty

[1beatjeep]

Hey what wheels are them? And what ring.Sweet rig

[dezfan]

Originally Posted by 1beatjeep

Hey what wheels are them? And what ring.Sweet rig

Look like stock Axial wheels w/ MTHead F-104 beadlock rings.

[1beatjeep]

Originally Posted by dezfan

Look like stock Axial wheels w/ MTHead F-104 beadlock rings.

Thanks for the info.Do you now if MTHead still offers these.

[slimm87654321]

That is one of the swetest Toyota's I have ever seen...it has a great scale look
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Originally Posted by 1beatjeep

Hey what wheels are them? And what ring.Sweet rig

Originally Posted by dezfan

Look like stock Axial wheels w/ MTHead F-104 beadlock rings.

Dez is correct.

Originally Posted by 1beatjeep

Thanks for the info.Do you now if MTHead still offers these.

He does still offer these. He is actually making me a new custom set as I write.
He has a thread here that lists all the different rings he makes plus where to get the fancy hardware:
Delrin Beadlock Rings!!! (Axial, VP, Mayhem, TSS and others!)

Originally Posted by slimm87654321

That is one of the swetest Toyota's I have ever seen...it has a great scale look
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Thanks man, haven't had time yet to finish it up, hope to have some soon though.

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Well a couple things left, but she is basically done.

A few photos for now.












Thanks for lookin'
Ty

[slither302]

Looks great! We'll have to start calling you Zach Jr. soon; due to the rate your turning badarse rigs out

[Dillpickle]

That blue is pretty trick!