Mercedes Benz 310d 4x4

[17dean]

Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS

chassis and grill look great!

Wait till you see the front motor mount I fabbed up for this extra banging chassis you have created!

[17dean]

Wild weekend with in laws let you know I barely had time to do too much, but progress was made. Wanted to try something new in the front motor mount department. This is what I tried first...
So after many attempts , it just wasn't going to work with my TSS chassis , so to the lab I went. And this is what I came out with!!!




Now on the chassis!!!


Once I find a way to xr mod the SSD New axles , we will have a rolling chassis!!!

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[Di_Spencer]

You could use these c-hubs with wraith knuckles and cut down xr shafts.
https://www.shapeways.com/product/KG...ionId=16905920
https://www.shapeways.com/product/M6...ionId=16906040


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[mmatthews]

You're killing it. Glad to see you building it. I'm watching!

[17dean]

So , while building ,my wife God bless her soul said she had something for me I was going to love ,
So I had put them together...
Then it came to me... Just xr mod these of the back....


More progress pics coming later today!!!

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[Di_Spencer]

Can you show us how you did the xr mod on those axles. There have been a lot of people who have asked if it can be done.


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[17dean]

Originally Posted by Di_Spencer

Can you show us how you did the xr mod on those axles. There have been a lot of people who have asked if it can be done.


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I used the stock wraith c hub and knuckles. On the ssd axle case , I shaved the 2 holes on the case flush . drilled 1 hole on the c hub so as to make sure it doesn't clock on you. With a little force push c hub in place and tighten screw in hole previously done in c hub . With axles pre ground down , I pushed them in place and its done. Tie rod measures to just about 6 inches with standard arms on knuckles from eye to eye. I hope this helps.

[17dean]

Its been a while since my work load at work been hectic but still putting work in. Back on building the body. a few hinges.
my side sliding door.
sliding piece attached.
body coming together.
another shot.


prepping for the interior.
template done.
electronic set up.
another view.
styrene snug fit.
front view.
where I am now.

More progress pics coming soon. All suggestions and comments are greatly appreciated!!!



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[mudweaver]

your killin me smalls!!!!
lookin good man!!

[snapon boy]

It looks good man. For your next build try komacel. I'm just about done with a build of a thikol sprite called first go at using styrene. The komacel is super easy to mold glue and shape.

[17dean]

Originally Posted by snapon boy

It looks good man. For your next build try komacel. I'm just about done with a build of a thikol sprite called first go at using styrene. The komacel is super easy to mold glue and shape.

That is what I am using mostly. But the floorboard is the only thing that is styrene. Thanks for the kind words. My next build will be komacel and aluminum.


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[snapon boy]

I'll have to subscribe a learn a few tricks. I used 3mm and 6mm komacel and I'm glad I did my son had a 4 yr old moment and drove in to my thiokol sprite last night. It held up with no visible damage. Where did you get the komacel if you don't mind me asking. I had a tough time rounding some up.

[17dean]

Originally Posted by snapon boy

I'll have to subscribe a learn a few tricks. I used 3mm and 6mm komacel and I'm glad I did my son had a 4 yr old moment and drove in to my thiokol sprite last night. It held up with no visible damage. Where did you get the komacel if you don't mind me asking. I had a tough time rounding some up.

I bought mines on fleabay. 3mm 12x12 sheet for 2 or 3 dollars a sheet. A guy in Florida, all sizes . the komatel is known by sentra and a couple of other names. Read up on it first and if you want the link let me know!!!

[snapon boy]

Thank you. My work shop is for leather work so I do all my rc stuff in the living room. The komacel meteral is non hazardous. I had to email a supply house. Upside I a bit free.

[4wd4ws]

Subscribed!

Diggin' the door.

[17dean]

In between doing the honey do list and preparing for a trail run Sunday I was able to put in some work. I noticed the seats I wanted to have in the truck was not right so.........


Then I thought, you need a fold down table work mat to work on while on the roads and trails and came up with this......

My very own Cow Rc mat.


Together

Finished and test fitted.



More pictures coming soon!!! All comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated!!!


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[amorton94]

Sintra! Where's the updates?

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[17dean]

Sorry for the delay , a mog named Crunch Vaider had me busy. But back at it with progress pics !!!








All comments and suggestions are welcomed !!!


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[mmatthews]

Great work.


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[17dean]

More progress pics !!!















More progress and pics coming soon. All comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated!!! Happy Mardi Gras !!!


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