Blakeski's xtra cab 2nd gen "Ginger"

[blakeski]

hey guys i posted this over in our local forum so i thought i would make a build thread here as well.. i wheel 1:1 rigs and have tried to build my 85 yota a few times with the outcome not ever reaching its goal.. so i contacted a friend of mine to help me out some on the body work.. he started and the project got pushed on the back burner for along time.. i took what he had done and now its time for me to finish this thing up..

first i want to show a pic of my 1:1 rig and the direction where this is headed


and being a true toyota guy i would only want to use a bruiser frame lol
i had my c1 truck and i built it just to comp and i never really liked it much so sarge is getting donated for this project


so i tore sarge apart and got started on the body work


yota axles, mmmm


got ahold of MThead for some killer beadlock rings to match my 1:1.. still not sure on tires yet as i run BFG KM2's and flat irons just dont really perfom how i want but we'll see.


more soon!

[blakeski]

my buddy joeyf got started on the hilux body and cut,glued and made the rear window area and got one fender on..


i used his measurments and cut out a rough rear fender to see how it would look.. im going to use the old bed as it is bobbed and drop bed anyway... i was going to meadia blast the paint off so the plastic adhears better


used the old thread trick and hacked the old round fenders off

[RMK]

nice start! really liking those new beadlock rings too!!!

[scorpiondave]

Looking good so far. Are you going to put dents in the body like the 1:1?

[blakeski]

Originally Posted by RMK

nice start! really liking those new beadlock rings too!!!

Thanks for the props man... Hope it turns out like I want..lol

[blakeski]

Originally Posted by scorpiondave

Looking good so far. Are you going to put dents in the body like the 1:1?

I was thinking about it.. but the time in the body I'd rather just leave it straight... I may cut out half doors ..my plan it to run a tcase so a full interior is in order

[4RunnerKid]

hell yes. i'll definitely be watching this one.

any more specs on the full-scale Yota?

[d'sxj]

awesome build. that thing is going to be sick when it is finished.

[imthatguy]

Great start. Love the Xtracabs!

[hoyt]

Originally Posted by blakeski

I was thinking about it.. but the time in the body I'd rather just leave it straight... I may cut out half doors ..my plan it to run a tcase so a full interior is in order

Body work is looking great so far. I would keep the doors if you wanna match your 1:1 IMO. Since that was direction you were going in unless you plan on cutting up the real one . Can always cut later to.

Nice work so far and looking foward to seeing more.

[blakeski]

Originally Posted by 4RunnerKid

hell yes. i'll definitely be watching this one.

any more specs on the full-scale Yota?

85,duels,detroit,chromos,hysteer,etc.. just a typical yota

Originally Posted by d'sxj

awesome build. that thing is going to be sick when it is finished.

thanks for the props!

Originally Posted by imthatguy

Great start. Love the Xtracabs!

hey your that guy! you and nooberZZ build sick toy turks!

Originally Posted by hoyt

Body work is looking great so far. I would keep the doors if you wanna match your 1:1 IMO. Since that was direction you were going in unless you plan on cutting up the real one . Can always cut later to.

Nice work so far and looking foward to seeing more.

thanks for the props again man, i wheel the 1:1 with no doors only because i dont want to smash up these and these keep the cats and rain out when shes parked..lol

[blakeski]

started stacking and glueing sheets to form the front fenders


there was some filling that needed to be done.. i might add more styrene in some areas to fill more with plastic and not just bondo


needed some extra patchwork on the inside on the seams... just incase she takes a flop like humpty dumpty, i dont have to pick up the peices... have my rubba neck driver holding things up!


then awhile later i decided to try my hand at forming the front fender... it still needs more sanding but i think the look is there!? what you guys think??

[FATBOYrs10]

lookin' good man

[blakeski]

Originally Posted by FATBOYrs10

lookin' good man

thanks! i hope i can get it to finish out the way i want... ive always wanted a replica of my wheeler and i think this is the best start yet!

[blakeski]

i mocked it up to where the bed was so i wouldnt have to adjust as much with the wheel base but im thinking i may need to take it back some as i already drilled an extra hole in the leaf spring and moved it about an 1/8" forward.. i could build it like this but it would rub alot...thoughts? i am also going to be building a custom spring hanger for the front and that might pull the axle forawrd more... i like the bed where it is because the axle lines up on the wheelwell

[FATBOYrs10]

i personally, would push the front axle as far foward as possible. leaving the body where it is.

[Metal Masher]

Looking real good! I've thought about making a replica of my 88 4-Runner.

[blakeski]

Originally Posted by FATBOYrs10

i personally, would push the front axle as far foward as possible. leaving the body where it is.

Yea it just sucks because I'm already beyond the center of the arch.. i need to fab a spring hanger and see what that does

Originally Posted by Metal Masher

Looking real good! I've thought about making a replica of my 88 4-Runner.

Thanks Blake! I would definitely try! Your metal work is out of bounds...hmmm... Metal runner with plastic top?? I think you got it in ya.. Lol

[Bulldog]

The rings are sick! and the body work is spot on. Keep it up...I love the scaled down builds. Best of both worlds!

[4RunnerKid]

axle forward. make it happen.