Clanker's Hillux truggy---WTFab chassis

[thecrusader]

The welds on that tube work are a beautiful thing.

[Meatwad]

Oh snap, he got the chassis back... Work sucks and is a good thing both all rolled up in a tasty life burrito. Looking forward to it Greg.

[halfcab]

Clanker, send it back....... He missed a spot on the cross above the rear diff, other than that ........... SIC!!!

Whatever color, it will look good!

[warren]

I can assure everyone that it's fully welded. i looked it over multiple times. in that pic where it's not welded that was the "tacked up" stage.

this chassis was fun for me to do. it was something new which is always good.

[Postclanker]

Originally Posted by halfcab

Clanker, send it back....... He missed a spot on the cross above the rear diff, other than that ........... SIC!!!

Whatever color, it will look good!

You're funny Cabman ....he didn't miss anything....I'll get some pics of it this weekend

[halfcab]

Originally Posted by Postclanker

You're funny Cabman ....he didn't miss anything....I'll get some pics of it this weekend

Hey, I'm just going off what I can see. Didn't know those were mock up pics......

[Postclanker]

I'll post in large block letters for you....

I hope to be out of work by 3 or so today and get some wrenching in (Dismantling). I want a brand new front axle....that will take some time...

[rcwolf]

That is going to be one nice looking truck, can't wait to see it finished.

[Postclanker]

I'm hoping so wolf....thanks for checking it out

[Postclanker]

So I got out of work about noon...still missed my comp today though. BUT, I have the next best thing....building sh!t...my wife claims I enjoy building better than crawling with them. Actually when they work like you expect them to after all your thought and labor, that's when I smile the most....

So, it begins:

Time for tear down ...




It didn't take very long till we were down to basic rails and tube....I'm going to give it to a crawler friend. He really wants it and I can't sell it....but you gotta come get it buddy...



Almost looks naked....poor thing...but I'll see it on the trails again soon


Wow, we were close to the pumpkin...but still goes past, that's all we need




Warren makes this rear link mount also...the weight was a trade off for the collars I had on the axles before....



This is all I could get done today...if I get some time tomorrow, I'm going to de-anodize my VP "C"s and Knucks to build another XRmod front axle. I have to extend my ESC battery wires to the tool box, and figure out some lights and look at the interior...still can't find a suitable driver for this...I want that splinter cell guy...any links to where I can find him anyone ??.




Thanks for looking

[raceeng18]

Looking good Greg, I like that upper link mount. I stole your idea for using the Tractor Supply Co. tool box to mount my battery . I drove all the way to Auburn today in the rain to get one. Thank you.

[Postclanker]

Thanks Joe...you won't be disappointed ...fits my little 3S just fine

I think I've decided on that Tamiya blue...or the Pactra metallic blue

[Meatwad]

She's looking good Greg Can't wait to see it under its own power. BUT the old truggy looks sad and lonely, tis a sad day.

The comp today was mud-ly epic. Only fell on my ass once!

[Postclanker]

Originally Posted by Meatwad

She's looking good Greg Can't wait to see it under its own power. BUT the old truggy looks sad and lonely, tis a sad day.

The comp today was mud-ly epic. Only fell on my ass once!

I have to hide the bodies ...they are going to give me nightmares

You know, I thought I felt an earthquake today...

Looks like it might have been a tough comp today, sorry I missed that

[raceeng18]

Originally Posted by Postclanker

Thanks Joe...you won't be disappointed ...fits my little 3S just fine

I think I've decided on that Tamiya blue...or the Pactra metallic blue

I like the Tamiya paints and primer. I sit them in a pan of warm water for a while before I use them and they really flow nicely, dries quickly too.

[Postclanker]

I agree sir...Pactra is right there also...never tried the hot water trick though. I will this time. The only other hard body paint job I've done was the Tf2, fancy color and it bubbled up on me. Only reason I would apply a primer is for the scratch effect, I think that is necessary with these hard shell bodies.

[rcwolf]

...still can't find a suitable driver for this...I want that splinter cell guy...any links to where I can find him anyone ??.


Thanks for looking[/QUOTE]

Do you mean this Splinter Cell guy?

NECA Splinter Cell 7 Inch Action Figure Sam Fisher

or

http://www.toywiz.com/splintercellsamfisher.html

I have bought from them and didn't have any problem with my order, though you might be able to find him cheaper on amazon or ebay.

[rcwolf]

Originally Posted by Postclanker

I agree sir...Pactra is right there also...never tried the hot water trick though. I will this time. The only other hard body paint job I've done was the Tf2, fancy color and it bubbled up on me. Only reason I would apply a primer is for the scratch effect, I think that is necessary with these hard shell bodies.

Warm water should be fine. It causes the propellant to expand and gives you more air pressure, also works well on canned air. Some people say if your doing a primer coat you should let it sit for 24 hours to degas.

[warren]

looks like it is coming together very well.

If I could make you suggestion though. if you run your rear shocks out board it will give them a few degrees of inward lean, which I have found helps them preform a little bit better.

here's a pic of what I mean. in this pic though I would switch the spacer piece(red arrows) to the outside and the link to the inside of the mount. but you see the shocks to the outside (we call that outboard around here).

[otis683]

Wow new ones gonna look good blue!! Blue and the natural color cage!! Good work my friend