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11-17-2012, 05:35 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London
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|  'Clexo The Burbanator'
Been wanting to do a 'Bowtie' for a while now and I managed to score a Rather nice Clod Body off the Bay last week. When it turned up it was almost too nice to cut up Almost  Anyway I started by Doing 'Dezmoons' arch mod to gain some much need clearance up front. A tidy mod which can be found here:- The Dezmoon truggy I Also Pinched the front by just a touch whilst I was at it.  The grill wasn't a Bowtie so I cut the middle out and am rebuilding that slightly differently.  ignore the Paint it was left over from my FJ so its good enough for a Guide. Hood got a Skin of styrene over the top to hide the Blower hole. Also slightly reprofiled the front edge.   Oops nevermind I only felt guilty for a couple of seconds!!  Think this is going to work quite nicely, I sourced a Cage from an Exo on the Bay for a fistfull of dollars. I have the Ligthtbar and rear Rad and Light bezel also coming.  I borrowed the axle out of my 38 Build off truck to get a look at how its going to sit. It will eventually get all the running gear out of that truck unless I can win that build off prize........ The Exo Cage is almost a Perfect Fit for the Clod Body. Width is Perfect and it sits at a nice height. I will have to remove the very back part that sticks out but its getting some more bodywork round the back anyway.     More very soon........... |
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11-17-2012, 06:12 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The thumb
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| Re: 'Clexo The Burbanator'
I dig it man, the exo cage should look killer in there!
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11-17-2012, 06:38 AM
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| SORRCA Committee Member   Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Parkston, SD
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| Re: 'Clexo The Burbanator'
WOW! Wasn't expecting that! Can't wait to see how this turns out.  |
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11-17-2012, 09:50 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Saint Marys, OH
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| Re: 'Clexo The Burbanator'
Sweet on the EXO cage, I never would've guessed it'd look that great. I'm excited to see where this goes.
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11-17-2012, 10:06 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London
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| Re: 'Clexo The Burbanator' Quote:
I was surprised I did no homework measurement wise and thought i'd have to narrow it. Turns out its a Great Fit. Suppose its the green light for lots of other cool builds. | |
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11-17-2012, 12:52 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA
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| Re: 'Clexo The Burbanator'
Looks good
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11-17-2012, 12:53 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA
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| Re: 'Clexo The Burbanator'
Bet it'll be bad ass when it's done.
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11-17-2012, 01:29 PM
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| RCC Addict   Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oceano, CA
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| Re: 'Clexo The Burbanator'
wow... that worked out really well. dig it.
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11-17-2012, 02:40 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Indian Village Pontiac
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| Re: 'Clexo The Burbanator'
Pphhttt subbed. |
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11-17-2012, 05:39 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NE Ohio
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| Re: 'Clexo The Burbanator'
You have my attention
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11-17-2012, 10:37 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chillin in Utardia
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| Re: 'Clexo The Burbanator'
Nice work on that front clip...would love to watch how you made that front grill. Also I Can't wait to see how you resolve the rear. Good stuff! |
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11-18-2012, 04:34 AM
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| RCC Addict  Join Date: May 2005 Location: the land of the midnight sun
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| Re: 'Clexo The Burbanator'
C00L,,Subbed!
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11-18-2012, 05:11 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Here
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| Re: 'Clexo The Burbanator'
Looking great Neil... How do you find the time...I thought you got married last year.  |
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11-18-2012, 05:14 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London
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| Re: 'Clexo The Burbanator' Quote:
I did she hates it and anything to do with it I keep her sweet with my Wallet | |
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11-18-2012, 10:54 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2007 Location: floriduh
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| Re: 'Clexo The Burbanator'
Deffinately wasnt expecting an exo cage!!! That has me thinking........
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11-19-2012, 01:48 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London
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| Re: 'Clexo The Burbanator'
Progress Now the Original Plan was have it look like a Cab with a Seperate bed then I thought lets have it looking like a 4 door Saloon. Inspiration I suppose stolen from a Certain Ricky. Stretched out the Rear Arches to start Got one side nearly done and also shortened the Tailgate and cut out the Rear Light Apertures. Got the Trim Mouldings and Door lines done on one side so far.      |
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11-19-2012, 01:49 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Here
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| Re: 'Clexo The Burbanator'
Wow... Yeap that is all I can say... Wow... |
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11-19-2012, 01:51 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London
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| Re: 'Clexo The Burbanator' Quote:
Needs alot of work yet especially on the Top Lip all the way round the body. Then the full on Inside 4 seats Cargo Area etc blah de blah.. Finally Bought a Star as well!! | |
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11-19-2012, 04:26 PM
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| Sinking with the ship   Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Capitan...sole survivor and sinking fast
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| Re: 'Clexo The Burbanator'
This is AWESOME ! Love the use of the Exo cage |
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11-23-2012, 01:09 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London
Posts: 1,950
| Re: 'Clexo The Burbanator'
It's Progress Time. I have the 2 sides and Tailgate pretty much as straight as i can get them. I got the top edge sorted out added the Fuel Filler cap as well. I also started on the inside, I'm in two minds whether to go all out or just keep it simple?? I do want to use this for Class 2 so I dont really want to add too much weight to the body if I can help it. But then I do want all the little details to make it Stand out. I'll sleep on it. I also finally managed to source the Driver Figure that has eluded me for so long. Its been done twice before but he's really hard to find in England. I wont spoil the surprise just hope he fits!!    The Cage bolts to the floor of the body so it can be removeable if needed.    |
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