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01-07-2014, 09:01 PM | #1 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto
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| Imthatguy used to like JK's, now he likes FJ's
When I saw GCM's new Skeleton kit, I knew I had to test one out for myself. My kit should arrive from GCM in about a week or two. The perfect match for this kit is the new-ish hard body Jeep Rubicon that's available on eBay. It comes in three flavours. Yellow, Red, and Bonus. Nice details, moulded in rad and vents. Nice. Brilliant full-floor interior. Pedals? Perfect. I was disappointed to discover that this model doesn't feature the hilarious Goodyear "Wantable" tire that some do. Darn it. Plain, old, Wrangler tire. I managed to get a Bonus, which comes with a decent looking roof rack with basic light bar, and LED lights. I won't be using it on this build, but you know what? It doesn't look half bad on another truck of mine... Jeeps are okay, I guess. But I feel like they've been done before, about one or ten times. I had to go for something a little bit different, so that said, I'll be doing this guy (in short wheelbase garb): Some fun work ahead. |
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01-08-2014, 05:43 AM | #3 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Throttleville
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| Re: Imthatguy's SWJK8 on New GCM Skeleton J2 Chassis
Nice score Mr Guy. Can't wait to see your Jerp!!
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01-08-2014, 07:01 AM | #4 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: youngstown , Hillbilly heaven
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| Re: Imthatguy's SWJK8 on New GCM Skeleton J2 Chassis
Hey Matt can you tell me how wide the grill and rear are? Need to know for bumpers. I have some of these bodies on the way and want to know if the BGR bumpers will work on it.
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01-09-2014, 08:41 PM | #5 | ||
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto
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| Re: Imthatguy's SWJK8 on New GCM Skeleton J2 Chassis Quote:
Thanks Mr. Guy. Quote:
Thanks! Jeeps are, you know, Jeepy. I have one, well sort of. I got the axles today, and decided to mock up ride height. Added some tiny bolts. Looking Jeep-like. Pretty excited to see the chassis kit. | ||
01-22-2014, 07:20 AM | #6 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: youngstown , Hillbilly heaven
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| Re: Imthatguy's SWJK8 on New GCM Skeleton J2 Chassis
Up dates?
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01-22-2014, 09:05 AM | #7 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto
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01-22-2014, 10:56 AM | #8 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada
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| Re: Imthatguy's SWJK8 on New GCM Skeleton J2 Chassis
Matt, what axles are those?
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01-22-2014, 11:46 AM | #9 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto
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| Re: Imthatguy's SWJK8 on New GCM Skeleton J2 Chassis
Discontinued D35's from RC4WD.
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01-23-2014, 09:47 PM | #10 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto
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| Re: Imthatguy's SWJK8 on New GCM Skeleton J2 Chassis
My Skeleton kit arrived last night. I had an hour to spare tonight and got it put together. It's a really nice kit, with a ton of adjustability built in. Nice and solid, with some very smart additions. The kit comes packaged in GCM's usual organized packets. Cool sticker! I wonder which talented dude made that... The kit is all black anodized aluminum. Very trick. If you have any difficulty putting the kit together, I recommend watching GCM's Youtube videos. Really helps with assembly. And here it is, all put together with the D35's underneath. Note: To use RC4WD axles, you will need to purchase the K44/D35/YotaII 4 link truss kits. It's almost as if this kit was built with this body in mind. It's a perfect fit. Once I do a little body trimming, it'll sit even lower. More to come. |
01-24-2014, 07:29 AM | #11 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: youngstown , Hillbilly heaven
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| Re: Imthatguy's SWJK8 on New GCM Skeleton J2 Chassis
That is looking very nice Matthew.
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01-24-2014, 09:35 AM | #12 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Portugal
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| Re: Imthatguy's SWJK8 on New GCM Skeleton J2 Chassis
I'm scared with that motor so high
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01-24-2014, 06:09 PM | #13 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Where the sheep run scared.
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| Re: Imthatguy's SWJK8 on New GCM Skeleton J2 Chassis
Lovely
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01-24-2014, 06:47 PM | #14 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto
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| Re: Imthatguy's SWJK8 on New GCM Skeleton J2 Chassis Thank you. Here's the measurements you wanted: Front grille 5.5" Rear from edge to edge 7". It's not really that high. Photograph is deceptive. Sure is! I threw a few tires on it to check the stance. Obviously not the final tires and wheels, but I wanted to check out something larger than I plan on using. Aussie Al popped in to check out the interior. FLEXXXXXXXX. Put all the driveshafts on and will figure out electronics shortly. Once the Iltis is done, I'll start the bodywork modifications. |
01-24-2014, 07:14 PM | #15 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: youngstown , Hillbilly heaven
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Thanks for the measurements. Can't wait to build mine. |
02-23-2014, 05:28 PM | #16 |
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02-24-2014, 07:18 AM | #17 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: youngstown , Hillbilly heaven
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| Re: Imthatguy's SWJK8 on New GCM Skeleton J2 Chassis
What are you doing to the top? JK/CJ 8 |
02-24-2014, 09:44 AM | #18 |
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03-14-2014, 05:58 PM | #19 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto
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| Re: Imthatguy's SWJK8 on New GCM Skeleton J2 Chassis
Progress made. New front bumper and (not pictured) wireless Warn winch fitted. Rollbar made that resembles the full size truck, with threaded ends that will get bolted in place once painting is done. Thingies on the cut roof all done. Sanded and trimmed and filled edges. Pretty much there in terms of add-ons. Few minor details to go. |
03-14-2014, 10:09 PM | #20 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: bridgeport
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| Re: Imthatguy's SWJK8 on New GCM Skeleton J2 Chassis
Doing a great job,I like this! Good luck with it. |
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