03-29-2010, 06:27 PM | #1 |
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| Project "Hack-a-lac" *2016 rebuild, now with 1.9s! (Edit) since this thread is 6 years in the making some pics are dead. If you like pretty pictures you might need to start on page 3 Well, I need to get in gear and build a trail class rig, I originally was going to hack up a honcho and make a taco KOH style rig, but Zach did a nice job on that, and I want to try to make something of my own. Tech sheet -SCX-10 based -hardened overdrive gears in front, standard HD gears in the rear -Axial aluminum c's -Axial high steer knuckles -reduced 2.2 Rok Loks -Holmes waterproof Torquemaster BR-XL -3s maybe 4s -CMS kit But I still needed a body... What better to do to a discontinued Proline body than cut it up? Here is early mockup, everything is subject to change at this point I am just feeling it out, I think I might cut the top of the doors off. I only have the axles built, I need to start on the rest of the kit, but I forgot to order a 4 link mount for the rear, so that is on the way from RPP. I will probably land at about a 13 inch wheelbase and 10.5-11 inches wide. Hopefully Vanquish launches those super bling wheels soon, I think they are going to earn a home on here. stay tuned... Last edited by XSRCdesign; 01-13-2016 at 09:16 AM. |
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03-29-2010, 06:32 PM | #2 |
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I can't think of a better thing to do to a Caddy body. |
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I for one am interested to see how this turns out. I guess I'll have to subscribe and follow along. |
03-29-2010, 08:49 PM | #6 |
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the tires are perfect!! just 2 lugs? i have a set coming and i will give it a shot. |
03-29-2010, 08:55 PM | #7 |
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03-30-2010, 09:35 PM | #8 |
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hmmmm interest peaked
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03-31-2010, 12:35 PM | #9 |
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Finish the other ones first! |
03-31-2010, 07:39 PM | #10 |
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03-31-2010, 07:53 PM | #11 |
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your work bench is waaay to clean |
03-31-2010, 07:59 PM | #12 |
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Nice, can't wait to see what you do with this.
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03-31-2010, 08:04 PM | #13 |
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03-31-2010, 09:27 PM | #14 |
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I love it! I can't wait to see where this goes. |
04-14-2010, 04:55 PM | #15 |
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Figured it was about time to get this thing started, as I have less than a month to get it finished now (I want this to be my TTC entry for montana) Got a good chunk of the main cage done today, cut the tops of the doors off, not sure if I will keep that pillar or not yet. I need to move the front out a bit, going to have to hack up that sweet CMS setup to do so though I still need wheels, I was waiting on those new bling Vanquish wheels, but I dont know that they will happen in time. I need something with a wide offset, otherwise I could steal the 4-dyce off my comp rig. ( I may still do that if i could figure out a widener setup that wasn't so wide...) |
04-14-2010, 05:04 PM | #16 |
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I'm not a huge fan of cadillac cars or trucks, but this looks great just like all your other builds! |
04-14-2010, 09:51 PM | #17 |
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Awsome I would keep the pillar,but maybe make it out of tin.Tie it into the tube work top and bottom.It keeps the caddy profile intact from the side view
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One way or another keep that pillar so it maintains it's body lines. Cmon Andy, you need to get crackin. | |
04-15-2010, 05:44 AM | #19 |
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that was the other thought, I usually make up the plan as I go, so I guess we will find out the next time I work on it I do need to get moving on this, I hope to have the drivetrain and cage done by this time next week. |
04-15-2010, 06:03 AM | #20 |
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Ya, without the pillar there it would look like someone took any truck and put a caddy hood and grill on. Watching the build... |
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