Clanker's Hillux truggy---WTFab chassis

[Postclanker]

So...Clanker's truggy is not up to the rules of a true class 2...
And I don't have any free time to build another tube chassis so I employed the services of Warren at WTFab...A blue star holder here on RCC...I had seen some of his work and really liked it and we worked out a deal....

Say goodby to tube chassis #1....this rig actually ran really well...but I wanted to follow the rules.

One of my favorite shots



And a more recent photo....ready for this years comp season when a member on here pointed out that my truggy frame did not meet class 2 Specs. Tube did not extend past the pumpkin, and the bob in the rear was too narrow...



So, a tear down is in order, hopefully this weekend. I will use most of the guts and electronics off this first build. Only change will be a new XR-mod front axle...and I will lay awake trying to figure out what color to pain this....

[otis683]

What's the Xr mod?

[Postclanker]

I forgot to mention, I got WTFab's package today...very well packed, took quite a few minutes to get into the box....fealt like a kid at Christmas time...

Warren was kind enough to post up some pics of his progress as he built the chassis...thought I would share some of those.

I had sent him some SCX10 rails and a hard body Hillux I wanted to use for this build...also a "tractor supply" tool box...

Sliders and body mounts....nice





Tool box....hadn't chopped the rails yet









Battery and light controller will go in here....plenty of room



Can't say enough about the quality and communication Warren and I achieved.
Warren is very quality conscious...I wouldn't hesitate doing another chassis with him

[Postclanker]

Originally Posted by otis683

What's the Xr mod?

Check out page 16 I think in the "Clanker's scx10 truggy" thread Otis

[Debonair]

Looks like a great setup to start with. I look forward to seeing where you take it.

[Postclanker]

Thanks Debonair...I bet you get to see it in person also..

[raceeng18]

Oh, I see, you're going to blind your competition with the stainless tube and bright tool box. Looks great my friend, can't wait to see more. Subscribed.

[Postclanker]

lol...we'll see how blinding it will get...but I don't think I'm going to paint that nice stainless. Warren does the cleanest joints I've ever seen...

I unfortunately have red Wraith VP chubs and Knucks...so I'm a bit limited as to what color to paint the cab. I'd sure trade the red wraith stuff for silver, gun metal, or even blue....

[warren]

glad you like your new chassis. defiantly looking forward to seeing this thing with axles under it and out in the dirt.

can't wait to see where you take it from here.

[Postclanker]

Thanks for the chassis Warren...you the man.

I was curious if there were any special challenges with doing your chassis on the end of SCX10 rails...or any other issues that came up ...

[halfcab]

EASY-OFF works wonders to remove ano, just don't leave it on too long

[warren]

Originally Posted by Postclanker

Thanks for the chassis Warren...you the man.

I was curious if there were any special challenges with doing your chassis on the end of SCX10 rails...or any other issues that came up ...

honestly just figuring out how to go about the frame to tube transition. since I always build full tube chassis' for myself, I never had to worry about it. but I came up with what I think worked out pretty well.

[Tantaran69]

Originally Posted by Postclanker

lol...we'll see how blinding it will get...but I don't think I'm going to paint that nice stainless. Warren does the cleanest joints I've ever seen....

Im with you on this, no paint, show off that BLING and those nice joints!!!

[Postclanker]

Originally Posted by Tantaran69

Im with you on this, no paint, show off that BLING and those nice joints!!!

I'm sure you weren't talking about my knees...

And I'll probably take HalfCab's suggestion...I have some degreaser that worked on some rings real well before...then again, a red Yota isn't so bad

[halfcab]

rustoleum apple red pops pretty good, just got some for the bus

[Postclanker]

Originally Posted by warren

honestly just figuring out how to go about the frame to tube transition. since I always build full tube chassis' for myself, I never had to worry about it. but I came up with what I think worked out pretty well.

I think it turned out real well....I sure hope I get some time on this at some point this weekend...work is rearing it's ugly head.

Some more pics...first ones are just tacked for mock-up









Extends past the pumpkin...just like I needed....




Ready to ship....notice the nice joints






Thanks for looking

[Postclanker]

Originally Posted by halfcab

rustoleum apple red pops pretty good, just got some for the bus

You know Todd, I tried the krylon for plastic paint on my TF2...it bubbled on me...haven't tried the rustoleum.... might have to stick with the Trusted Tamiya

[raceeng18]

Originally Posted by Postclanker

I'm sure you weren't talking about my knees...

And I'll probably take HalfCab's suggestion...I have some degreaser that worked on some rings real well before...then again, a red Yota isn't so bad

Not bad at all,

[Postclanker]

That does look good Joe....I'm torn...I was really leaning toward the blue you painted your TF2....

[raceeng18]

Originally Posted by Postclanker

That does look good Joe....I'm torn...I was really leaning toward the blue you painted your TF2....

That was a Tamiya color Greg, I don't have any left to give you the number however.