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10-16-2014, 08:38 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA
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Going to build a new class 1 or 2 (haven't decided). It begins with Scale Shop frame rails. The rails are only water-jet cut out of flat steel, so thin strips will be welded on top and bottom to make it resemble "C"channel.     Both rails welded up.   Last edited by THX_138; 07-19-2015 at 09:06 AM. |
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10-21-2014, 12:25 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the woods
Posts: 1,155
| Re: Starting a new custom build.
Looking good.Great job on those rails. Beautiful welds. |
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10-25-2014, 12:39 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA
Posts: 59
| Re: Starting a new custom build.
Scale Shop Smooth Skid (derlin).
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10-25-2014, 12:53 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Victoria Australia
Posts: 891
| Re: Starting a new custom build.
Looks good with the extra added to the rails, what are the plans for the rest diffs body etc.
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10-25-2014, 01:06 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA
Posts: 59
| Re: Starting a new custom build.
Maybe Curries for diffs. I'm considering a Toyota or Chevy hardbody. A V8 is going under the hood.
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10-27-2014, 10:04 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA
Posts: 59
|  I think I may have found my body.   This RC4WD engine is super cool, but may add too much weight. I may choose not to use it.  More parts have come together.   Made up some headers, still need to make collectors, and weld them together. Last edited by THX_138; 07-19-2015 at 09:07 AM. |
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10-30-2014, 07:09 PM
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| ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX
Posts: 10,056
| Re: Starting a new custom build.
damn! sick job on those rails  love the Silverado body and motor too. this is looking like its going to be one killer build! cant wait to see more. |
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11-27-2014, 12:00 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Grand rapids
Posts: 770
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Great build so far. Can't wait to see where this goes.
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11-28-2014, 12:52 AM
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| Sinking with the ship   Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Capitan...sole survivor and sinking fast
Posts: 8,864
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Headers are legit  |
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11-28-2014, 06:22 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA
Posts: 59
| Re: Starting a new custom build.  These Mayhem Engineering 2.2 wheels are going to look good on here with these 1.9 tires. Not sure if I'm going to stick with these particular tires yet, but they certainly look the part! |
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11-28-2014, 09:50 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Commerce Township
Posts: 1,594
| Re: Starting a new custom build.
Some awesome fab skills here! Small block w/headers is an killer touch.
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11-28-2014, 11:29 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hampton Roads
Posts: 265
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The motor looks great! I'm wandering how hot it will get in there if you're crawling for a long time, keep us posted! Headers look bad ass btw
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12-05-2014, 02:22 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA
Posts: 59
|  Started work on the radiator support/ body mount.  Made a transmission mounting bracket, and small tabs on the engine, to make it easy to unbolt it all for service.  Got some more work done on the radiator support.  Also made a hood latch. Credit for this idea comes from MetalMasher. He showed me a few of his amazing rigs at ECSC. In the background are a pair of rear cab mounts. Last edited by THX_138; 07-19-2015 at 09:09 AM. |
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12-07-2014, 07:05 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Commerce Township
Posts: 1,594
| Re: Starting a new custom build.
No way......small block, headers, great metal work and now a functioning hood latch! Way to cool. I am not worthy. Enjoy following your build.
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12-08-2014, 09:17 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA
Posts: 59
| Re: Starting a new custom build.  Made hood hinges.  Here's the rear cab mounts welded on.  |
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12-09-2014, 03:43 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA
Posts: 624
| Re: Starting a new custom build.
Sick build! love the headers! I'm a fan of those silverado bodies, wish i grabbed one when i had a chance at walmart for $60...lol
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12-09-2014, 04:20 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the woods
Posts: 1,155
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Awesome job on those headers.
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12-09-2014, 05:15 PM
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| Quarry Creeper  Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 324
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Sweet build! You've got some sick fab skills! Can't wait to see this build done!
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12-09-2014, 06:13 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Benson,NC
Posts: 761
| Re: Starting a new custom build. I think I'm in love again. Great work bro
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12-13-2014, 08:25 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA
Posts: 59
| Re: Starting a new custom build.  Started working on the rear bumper and rear cage. |
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