"34 Ford Boyer Truggy

[Super]

Just starting this, looking for ideas 'n' stuff.

This is what I have so far...


Boyer truggy chassis.






'34 Ford Pick up













I've run into a couple snags already...

Front shock mounting.

The front of the truck is so narrow, the shocks won't fit under the body. I was thinking I might try and use Dinky's cantilever system on the front????


Interior

Is there an interior kit that would look good modified a little to fit or is it gonna have to be all custom?


Any suggestions or ideas are more than welcome.

[Super]

I did some suspension work today, but I'm not really sure about the front shock location.











I got the body to sit a little bit lower too.

[EeePee]

Hack that shit, Soop!

Shocks like that ain't right, and you know it.

[Super]

Originally Posted by EeePee™

Hack that shit, Soop!

Shocks like that ain't right, and you know it.

I know it, but I ain't gots no room. Any suggestions.

[EeePee]

Dremel.



A nice cut out of the body, or do a fenderless hoodless version with a scaler engine bay and all that stupid shit.

[Super]

That would be cool but I drive the shit out of my trucks and it wouldn't last long. I was trying not to hack the fenders but I think your probably right.

[djjiz]

Fenders wouldn't last on a 1.1. Just sayin..

[Sp3cia1-K]

If you hack the fenders off, you will probably have a lot more work to make it look right, be that a good or a bad thing; either way it'll be a sick rig..

[KBrog]

I wouldn't hack the fenders off. At most cut a hole for the shock to go through. What's wrong with having the shocks inboard like you have now? As long as you have no suspension bind.

[Super]

Originally Posted by KBrog

I wouldn't hack the fenders off. At most cut a hole for the shock to go through. What's wrong with having the shocks inboard like you have now? As long as you have no suspension bind.

I think, with some tuning I could make the shocks work inboard like that but my space is limited under that narrow body.
After looking at it again I think I can get away with 1/2" hole for the shock to poke through.

I want the room between the shock towers for electronics.
I also want to mount a 2 speed forward with a trans case. I still need room for a battery.

[TrailDawg362]

That narrow hood and low slung fenders are really going to complicate things, but you love a challenge right?

Leaf the front? That would be sick as hell!

Ummm, 2 speed AND a T-case? That'll be sweet if you can pull it off. You're gonna run out of real estate under the lid really quick though

Maybe a large toolbox in back for the battery, and the electronics somewhere in the cab? It's hard to say where everything will fit without having the parts in hand.

I see lots of head scratching in your future, carry on!

[Super]

Originally Posted by TrailDawg362

That narrow hood and low slung fenders are really going to complicate things, but you love a challenge right?

Leaf the front? That would be sick as hell!

Ummm, 2 speed AND a T-case? That'll be sweet if you can pull it off. You're gonna run out of real estate under the lid really quick though

Maybe a large toolbox in back for the battery, and the electronics somewhere in the cab? It's hard to say where everything will fit without having the parts in hand.

I see lots of head scratching in your future, carry on!

I would leaf it but I have to keep up with that '57 Chev. I am running out of real estate. I'm just kinda throwing stuff around to see what I can come up with.

Head scratching.....I think I have a bald spot already.

[TrailDawg362]

I know how it is to have a vision of the final product, only to hit one snag after another.

You may have to drop the 2 speed down a bit for better D.S. angles, giving you a bit more room inside. You should also have room out back under the bed for an Axial gas tank/ radio box. The shock mount issue is a tough one, luckily the 57 cab I used is big and fat! If you end up hacking the fenders off, you could always fab up something simple out of sheet steel or aluminum.

Just spittballing ideas here .

Sweet project, by the way

[Super]

Ha! Spitball away, that's what I'm looking for.

[Super]

Did some more brain storming tonight. Trying to find a good way to mount my 2 speed.



















Looks like it might work.

I didn't have to hack the body too badly, I'm happy with it.

[Dezertdirt]

Looking good. What brand of body is that? Where did you get it? Good luck with the rest of the build?

[Super]

Parma TowerHobbies.com | Parma '34 Ford Truck Body


Thanks.

[Super]

Steering servo mount as of now.

[TrailDawg362]

Progress!

What did you figure out for shock placement? I know that was an issue.

[Super]

I moved the shocks back to where they belong. Just needed to cut some holes in the fenders.
Once I get the trans mounted solid I will be trying to find a way to mount the shift servo.