11-05-2015, 03:37 PM | #1 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Katy
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| TF2 SWB Jeep
I bought a TF2 SWB kit and got a Nikko body fairly cheap. It was missing a few parts so I improvised. Mind you, I only purchased the body. The chassis it is on was for display only. Last edited by Scotski; 11-05-2015 at 04:24 PM. |
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11-05-2015, 03:40 PM | #2 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Katy
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| Re: TF2 SWB Jeep
I tested some primer and started to fab a rollcage out of 3/8 SS tubing. The back seat was missing so I put in a deck plate that I made out of a battery cover from an ERTL RC. Last edited by Scotski; 11-05-2015 at 03:54 PM. |
11-05-2015, 04:01 PM | #3 |
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| Re: TF2 SWB Jeep
Completed the roll cage and put on some paint. I am horrible at painting and very disappointed at the color outcome. I may strip it off and try again. The roll cage looks odd and will probably get etched and painted. |
11-05-2015, 04:04 PM | #4 |
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| Re: TF2 SWB Jeep
Plans for the future include: Flat black roll cage with vinyl roof Flat black fenders and visors Front winch bumper Interior modded and painted(no place for driver's legs as is) More to come... |
11-06-2015, 10:41 AM | #5 |
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| Re: TF2 SWB Jeep
I like where you are going with this, but that tubing has to go. 3/8, or .375" would be 3.75" at 1:1 scale. 3/16, or .1875" is better option as it scales out to be pretty close to 1.75" which is a common roll cage tubing size.
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11-06-2015, 12:34 PM | #6 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: under a rock and a hard place
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| Re: TF2 SWB Jeep
I agree ^^^^^ tubing is to large and most likely why you think it is bit off.
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11-06-2015, 02:25 PM | #7 | |
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P.S. - 3.75" tubing may be best anyhow. You haven't seen me drive! LOL Last edited by Scotski; 11-06-2015 at 02:56 PM. | |
11-06-2015, 02:29 PM | #8 |
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| Re: TF2 SWB Jeep
I HAD to change that awful color. Still waiting for the interior to dry. I will update later. The front bumper was altered before I got the body. A new one is coming. Trying to decide if fabbing or buying one. |
11-06-2015, 03:08 PM | #9 |
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| Re: TF2 SWB Jeep
Ok. I checked and 1.75 to 2 inch tubing is what we used depending on the application. I really don't want to make a new cage but I may just to get back to scale-ish. Sigh... Again, thanks for the input and opinions. Sometimes we all need an outside eye to catch that which we don't. Last edited by Scotski; 11-06-2015 at 03:16 PM. |
11-06-2015, 07:24 PM | #10 |
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11-08-2015, 01:44 PM | #11 |
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Mounted the body. I liked the flip up design and it was easy to accomodate. |
11-08-2015, 01:45 PM | #12 |
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Spare tire mounted. Not the same tire yet but it is the same size. |
11-08-2015, 02:09 PM | #13 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Caldwell ID.
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| Re: TF2 SWB Jeep
For the roll cage I would suggest lowering it a bit, even off you don't swap out the tubing. Mine is 3/16" I built this body a while back, it needs another chassis/axles running gear. |
11-08-2015, 02:29 PM | #14 |
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| Re: TF2 SWB Jeep
I will be changing the roll cage when I go back to work tomorrow. I have 1/4 tubing I will use. May still be a bit large by some standards but it is what I have and closer to scale. For now I am doing what I can...like two tone seats and next to extend the steering column so the driver I hire from Amazon can reach the wheel lol. |
11-24-2015, 02:55 PM | #15 |
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| Re: TF2 SWB Jeep
Update: I didn't change the roll cage, but I did shorten it some. I am not the greatest TIG welder and I was getting a bit flustered with the thin 1/4" tubing so I put it aside for now. When I get out and pick up some solid 3/16 rod, I will get around to changing it. For now this will do. No vinyl top yet, but I have time off soon so maybe I will work on that in my spare time. I extended the steering column and am thinking of adding a micro servo to it and binding to my steering. Perhaps when I hire my new driver. |
11-24-2015, 02:58 PM | #16 |
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| Re: TF2 SWB Jeep
I did change the body color. I like this much better. Dusted the burgundy with Satin Black and re-clear coated it. I'm happy with it. I fabricated a front bumper. Not the greatest, but again, I'm pretty happy with it considering my welding skills. |
11-24-2015, 03:02 PM | #17 |
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| Re: TF2 SWB Jeep
I scuffed the shocks and etch-primed them then hit them with the burgundy paint, installed some acorn nuts and flattened the paint on the wheels to match the body color. The acorn nuts are a cheap way of hiding the axle threaded ends. They look ok. |
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