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fr8cture · 03-28-2015, 11:18 PM

Bump. Progress?

Bananaclip · 03-29-2015, 03:48 PM

I could use 2 sets of your link twist

RcBro · 03-30-2015, 10:54 AM

Sorry guys, been crazy busy. Sourdojack came over and helped me get this thing on 4 legs.. I'll post some pics tonight. Then its getting stripped and off to sandblasting.

RcBro · 03-30-2015, 08:27 PM

So with Sourdojacks help here is the most recent progress. First step was to mock up the front end with the VP 3 link kit. We knew right away the front end needed some help..

The dremel was pulled out and the frame was C notched to accommodate the panhard bar. Tom was able to find a ti link in my spare parts and bent it perfectly to accommodate full compression and full droop.

Once I get this sandblasted I will strengthen this area up for protection and abuse.

You can see left to right this bad boy flexes rather well. Notice the cab is barely affected by the front axle movement and the rear is almost stationary.. I think this should work

The axle tuck will create some fun challenges up front, but we will figure that out as we go

RcBro · 04-04-2015, 10:56 AM

Sandblasting is complete, not time to get after it.

RcBro · 03-17-2016, 10:44 PM

A year later this sucker has two axles under neath it. Nearly ready for full mockup.

I think I'm gunna have to run our stock width tubes all around to keep with the class 2 spec, but it is looking awesome!

Pics to come

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bmuzz1 · 03-17-2016, 11:36 PM

It's about damn time slacker!

fr8cture · 03-17-2016, 11:53 PM

you might be able to get away with wide. a vp 1.9 wheels will clear those knuckles with .225 hubs possibly the narrowed lockedup .185 hubs.

4VRYNG · 03-18-2016, 12:19 AM

You build like me, start a project....

and a year later....

Maybe I should work on this.

RcBro · 03-18-2016, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmuzz1

It's about damn time slacker!

Your telling me!

Quote:

Originally Posted by fr8cture

you might be able to get away with wide. a vp 1.9 wheels will clear those knuckles with .225 hubs possibly the narrowed lockedup .185 hubs.

I have Flat face D.C.W. wheels but even then I can't get them far enough in to meet specs. Going to have to just narrow the front.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4VRYNG

You build like me, start a project....
and a year later....
Maybe I should work on this.

haha ya this is one of many.

RcBro · 01-22-2017, 12:32 PM

This build is back from the dead. After some chassis mod's and some Tom-foolery we have a roller.

Unfortunately do meet C2 rules, the chassis needs to be widened. So it will be mailed out this week for some tube work modification.

The suspension has full cycle and full up travel. No interference, its killer.

sourdojack · 01-23-2017, 08:06 PM

Any updates after the latest Tom-Foolery?

RcBro · 01-23-2017, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sourdojack

Any updates after the latest Tom-Foolery?

Not yet, work work work work. Ordered a bunch of parts though

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RcBro · 02-04-2017, 11:55 AM

Looks like we will be going with the second gen skins after all and the dinky rear bed sides. If I can get the second gen bed kit, then I'll change to those later on.

hotwheels000 · 02-04-2017, 12:33 PM

This truck looks so cool. Cant wait to see it in action.

Highmark · 02-04-2017, 04:49 PM

Nice - I like the look of that.

sourdojack · 03-06-2017, 07:34 PM

Anything new?

RcBro · 03-06-2017, 07:41 PM

Yes I hate styrene

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heavychevy · 03-06-2017, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RcBro

Yes I hate styrene

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Haha I hear ya. I love this rig! Starting on mine soon. Getting parts together now

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VMGontheRocks · 03-07-2017, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RcBro

Yes I hate styrene

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What are you using to bond the styrene with?

I hated working with styrene until I switched to a product called Weld On 3.

03-28-2015, 11:18 PM	#41
fr8cture I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 5,202	Re: RcBros Taco-stein Build Bump. Progress?

03-29-2015, 03:48 PM	#42
Bananaclip I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Where the sheep run scared. Posts: 3,008	Re: RcBros Taco-stein Build I could use 2 sets of your link twist

03-30-2015, 10:54 AM	#43
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	Re: RcBros Taco-stein Build Sorry guys, been crazy busy. Sourdojack came over and helped me get this thing on 4 legs.. I'll post some pics tonight. Then its getting stripped and off to sandblasting.

03-30-2015, 08:27 PM	#44
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	Re: RcBros Taco-stein Build So with Sourdojacks help here is the most recent progress. First step was to mock up the front end with the VP 3 link kit. We knew right away the front end needed some help.. The dremel was pulled out and the frame was C notched to accommodate the panhard bar. Tom was able to find a ti link in my spare parts and bent it perfectly to accommodate full compression and full droop. Once I get this sandblasted I will strengthen this area up for protection and abuse. You can see left to right this bad boy flexes rather well. Notice the cab is barely affected by the front axle movement and the rear is almost stationary.. I think this should work The axle tuck will create some fun challenges up front, but we will figure that out as we go

04-04-2015, 10:56 AM	#45
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	Re: RcBros Taco-stein Build Sandblasting is complete, not time to get after it.

03-17-2016, 10:44 PM	#46
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	Re: RcBros Taco-stein Build A year later this sucker has two axles under neath it. Nearly ready for full mockup. I think I'm gunna have to run our stock width tubes all around to keep with the class 2 spec, but it is looking awesome! Pics to come Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-17-2016, 11:36 PM	#47
bmuzz1 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Tan Valley Posts: 4,267	Re: RcBros Taco-stein Build It's about damn time slacker!

03-17-2016, 11:53 PM	#48
fr8cture I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 5,202	Re: RcBros Taco-stein Build you might be able to get away with wide. a vp 1.9 wheels will clear those knuckles with .225 hubs possibly the narrowed lockedup .185 hubs.

03-18-2016, 12:19 AM	#49
4VRYNG Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sandy,Oregon Posts: 354	Re: RcBros Taco-stein Build You build like me, start a project.... and a year later.... Maybe I should work on this.

01-22-2017, 12:32 PM	#51
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	Re: RcBros Taco-stein Build This build is back from the dead. After some chassis mod's and some Tom-foolery we have a roller. Unfortunately do meet C2 rules, the chassis needs to be widened. So it will be mailed out this week for some tube work modification. The suspension has full cycle and full up travel. No interference, its killer.

01-23-2017, 08:06 PM	#52
sourdojack Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Where the foams are always wet Posts: 878	Re: RcBros Taco-stein Build Any updates after the latest Tom-Foolery?

02-04-2017, 11:55 AM	#54
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	Re: RcBros Taco-stein Build Looks like we will be going with the second gen skins after all and the dinky rear bed sides. If I can get the second gen bed kit, then I'll change to those later on.

02-04-2017, 12:33 PM	#55
hotwheels000 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: under a rock and a hard place Posts: 5,443	Re: RcBros Taco-stein Build This truck looks so cool. Cant wait to see it in action.

02-04-2017, 04:49 PM	#56
Highmark I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 3,866	Re: RcBros Taco-stein Build Nice - I like the look of that.

03-06-2017, 07:34 PM	#57
sourdojack Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Where the foams are always wet Posts: 878	Re: RcBros Taco-stein Build Anything new?

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03-06-2017, 07:41 PM	#58
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	Re: RcBros Taco-stein Build Yes I hate styrene Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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