Sidehillers; roid raged willies, pocket poor project.

[sidehiller]

So I have been thinking of trying my hand at a scratch built scaler. I knew right away I would be building an old willies flatty. So I have been reading, reading, and searching not only here but on 1:1 sites also, looking for inspiration for this build.
About 3 months ago I came across a “blueprint” drawing of a cj3a with diminutions.



I managed to blow the drawing up on windows paint and print it on 11”X17” paper at work, which will be full RC size.



So now I have my “full size” drawing of the body that I am going to build out of styrene, but the question still remains. What exactly was I going to build? Back to the web I went. Then just this week I stumbled on this.





Now that I have my “blue print” of how to build the body (mostly LOL), and an image of what I kind of want in the end it was time to commit to this build.
So here I am I have a drawing of the body I want, an image of what I think I want and no idea how to do it. LMFAO
Just joking, well kind of I am going to build the frame, and body myself. Being a heavy duty mechanic I know I can get the chassis and suspension done. The body on the other hand will be a self-taught life lesson. The rest I will figure out as I go.
Now for the “pocket poor project” part, I am doing this as a side project with a homeless man’s budget. So I am not expecting this scaler to be done any time in the near future. I have a lot to learn with the styrene and such.
However I have picked up some ½ square stock and have a ax10 skid laying around so I hope to get a start on the chassis here in the near future.

[sidehiller]

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[89redranger]

Those shocks on the front of that Willys rub for sure under articulation! Sweet rig still, and a sick idea!

[Rockridge]

love the look of that flatty.... ill be keepin an eye on this build.... you going to box your frame or go C channel? I agree with redranger, you need to do those front shocks a little different, and She defiantly needs a winch out front too. Its a sick looking flatty, but from the looks of it, she's a pavement princess, show queen, So if your gonna run her hard there looks like a few design changes could be needed. But that's the best part.... putting your own spin on it Have fun with it, cant wait to see some progress

[sidehiller]

Originally Posted by 89redranger

Those shocks on the front of that Willys rub for sure under articulation! Sweet rig still, and a sick idea!

I also noticed the shocks, but like Rockridge says that's the fun of this making it my own.

Originally Posted by Rockridge

love the look of that flatty.... ill be keepin an eye on this build.... you going to box your frame or go C channel? I agree with redranger, you need to do those front shocks a little different, and She defiantly needs a winch out front too. Its a sick looking flatty, but from the looks of it, she's a pavement princess, show queen, So if your gonna run her hard there looks like a few design changes could be needed. But that's the best part.... putting your own spin on it Have fun with it, cant wait to see some progress

Thanks Rockridge. I am doing a C channel frame.
I have many ideas to make this my own.

Now to bounce some ideas off you guys. I am using a ax10 skid and Not sure if I should center it in the frame or slide it back a bit like a true 1:1?



Or



Not quite sure if I am going to run leaf springs or just 4 link it yet.

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[sidehiller]

Well it was a slow day in the shop on Sunday so I took advantage of it. Lol





It turned out damnear better then I drew it. Very happy with it, and hoping I can get my holes for skid and cross members laid out so I can drill them and cut this thing in half.

However I am still trying to figure out where to mount the skid. I am Thinking centered that way I am keeping as much Weight as I can forward.

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[elsewhere]

Nice!

[sidehiller]

Well you got to love break up in the oil patch. Had a another slow day at work.
Got the holes drilled for the skid, bumpers, and cross members. And got the frame cut in half.



Now I need to find some 7/16" square stock for cross members, and start looking at bumpers and sliders.

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[89redranger]

I like where this is headed! This thing ought to be a monster when you're done.

[sidehiller]

Originally Posted by 89redranger

I like where this is headed!

Thanks redranger. I am supper stoked about this build. Although it will take a bit with the body and all. I am really looking forward to learning about styrene.


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[imthatguy]

Nice. Styrene is your friend. There's some great how-to's all over this site, you'll be sure to find some answers to your impending questions. Good luck!

[trailmastersky]

Aww looking good so far . Love the flattys. Lookjng forward to see the progress

[sidehiller]

hijacked by the wife!!!! I dont like being a Styrene widdow!!! :( always in the basement playing!!!!

[sidehiller]

Well as you could probably tell I have finally got to spend some time in the basement “playing” lol.
I am enjoying learning how to work with styrene. So here are the pics

[TrailSnail]

Looks like you are off to a good start. I'll definitely keep an eye on your progress!