Hosstyle Hilux new project.

[Bill8Bud]

Originally Posted by 1BadJeepBruiser

Now in real Toyota fashion you need to add an oil leak from the half moon under the valve cover

I fully agree with this one.

[Hoss138]

Got a chance to take the Hilux out for some fun this week end.

[mitchr97]

Holy crap man!!!! I havent see this thing in a looooooooong time! I love the way this thing came out! congrats man!

EDIT: i saw the first pic and my jaw dropped

[Hoss138]

Originally Posted by FORDROX97

Holy crap man!!!! I havent see this thing in a looooooooong time! I love the way this thing came out! congrats man!

EDIT: i saw the first pic and my jaw dropped

Thanks, I haven't worked on the truck in a while. Guess I got a little burnt out on the project. But, did have fun driving it.

[mitchr97]

Ya, it looks reaal good Was honestly stuned by that pic! It looks amazing!

[Hoss138]

Just got some new tires and wheels. After hearing so much about the Pit Bull tires, I had to get some. Then I found out that they will not fit on the RC4WD 1.9 steelie beadlock wheel. So, I ended up picking up some stock Axial ones. The TR rock rings were made to fit them. I put some Panther short course closed cell foam inserts as well as the stock ones. I like the way that they feel. Time will tell as far as performance goes. Also got some hexes with disc brakes.

Front I need to get some more scale hex head bolts for the rings.

Rear

I also received my Dinky R/C "Split Skid" "Blem". Not quite sure why they are considered a blemish. It dropped right in and bolted right up. I will need to run it to see if I have any problems with it.

[jdmguy760]

Originally Posted by Hoss138

The 3-4 link/ cms kit I picked up at RC Country Hobbies in Sacramento, CA. My friend Bruce has them made. They sell for $15 a set. (killer price)

are they still available

[jhtoy]

This truck is killer!Really well done man.I need one of those transfer cases for my Tundra.

[CodyCrawler]

Any updates on this. I would like to some pics with the current trail damage. Does it look like a scratched up crumpled tin can lake my 1:1 4runner .
Great work man, keep it up.

[Hoss138]

Ok Guys,

After a long time sitting on a shelf in the garage, and being on display at the LHS for over a year. I decided to sell it to one of my friends. So, I got inspired to fix a few things and add some more detail under the hood. Once again turning to my old friend Styrene for a little help.... As always I just look up pictures of the parts I need and start cutting and gluing..... and.....


Every thing you see under the hood is 100% hand made by myself. No store bought parts here!!!

[Hoss138]

Also, since the last time I had posted pics I finished the exo cage.


Here is a shot of the interior. This was done a long time ago and has a bit of wear and tear.


And I had to put my "Driver" figure that I made look like myself....LOL

[scalemechanic]

The engine bay is incredible! What type paint did you use on the styrene? The the LC Engineering logo turned out very noticeable for off hand painting.

[Hoss138]

Thank you! I agree the LC logo came out nice. The valve cover was spray paint. most of the rest is actually different color Sharpie markers. Silver, black & red. The markers dry quicker than paint which allows for quicker build time. Now when you open the hood it looks complete. Previously it looked ok, but was never finished in my eyes. Now I am happy with the final result. I can FINALLY after a few years call this one DONE!