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PIMPNROCKS · 12-10-2016, 04:07 PM

So Ive sold off most of my rigs and have the urge to build myself a new Class 2 rig. Im a Ford guy and bleed blue so I had a very hard time using any other manufacturer BUT with all the badass VW Bug builds going on I decided to try one out myself.....

After owning many rigs I knew there was a couple things this build had to have:

-Modified Hardbody
-SCX10.2 axles, trans and custom CMS
-Full interior with driver
-12.5" wheelbase
-max scale points allowed
-chassis mounted servo winch
-climb a wall and look absolutely sick as hell doing it

Started off with a Blitzer Beetle hardbody. When I received it, it was smaller than i expected. Nothing a little surgury can't fix. So out came thread, cutoff wheel, glue and styrene......

This:

Went to this:

There will be lots of custom tube work on this one!! Ill update when chassis/cage is mocked up and ready for paint.

-Thanks

hotwheels000 · 12-11-2016, 11:39 AM

Cant wait to see where you go with this.

You can always throw a pinto motor old school style in the rear to stay true to your roots.

PIMPNROCKS · 12-11-2016, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotwheels000

Cant wait to see where you go with this.

You can always throw a pinto motor old school style in the rear to stay true to your roots.

Actually its your Bug build that finally convinced me to build one!! Thats funny because I keep telling myself its Ford powered. Ill have to search for a sweet scale engine if I can fit it in my tube work. A lot going in this small space

PIMPNROCKS · 12-13-2016, 08:13 PM

I spent some hours in the shop over the last few days and came up with this little work of art. Lots of work left but at least its a start.....

TeamJaM · 12-14-2016, 02:48 AM

I'm not usually a fan of bugs, but this thing looks amazing. Nice work, as always.

allanon1965 · 12-14-2016, 05:04 AM

This is amazing! Nice work!

hotwheels000 · 12-14-2016, 08:12 AM

Lines are awesome, very sleek. What does the chassis weigh ?

PIMPNROCKS · 12-14-2016, 08:40 AM

Thanks guys ^^^. Im not sure what the chassis weighs but it feels about the same weight as my Truggy chassis. My guess is a 9lb rig when its done and on the rocks.

Time to work on the interior pieces and paint the metal work!!

allanon1965 · 12-14-2016, 10:12 AM

What are you going to use for the body? Just panels or a bug body from lexan or a hard body?

PIMPNROCKS · 12-14-2016, 10:52 AM

Ill be using the modified Blitzer hardbody in my first pics. Hardest part is hiding the "C" pillar gap. Because I extended the body 2" it kinda leaves a weird gap between the b and c pillars. I think my tube work and cage layout hid the extension pretty nice. Ill post a body on pic when I get back to it this weekend.

ossipeecrawler · 12-14-2016, 12:19 PM

Looking good

Highmark · 12-14-2016, 02:13 PM

Damn that was fast! Looks amazing.

PIMPNROCKS · 12-14-2016, 03:32 PM

Thanks again guys ^^. Had some time last night and today to get the interior pieces and the front/rear inner fenders cut out and painted.....

Farmer · 12-14-2016, 04:00 PM

Damn, very nice

What material did you use for your inner fender wells?
Thanks,
Farmer

1tonscout · 12-14-2016, 04:17 PM

Looks Pimpy

BigChevyTruckin · 12-14-2016, 04:45 PM

I'm liking this. Not sure if I'd ruin the build with a ford motor though...

I vote for a Big block mopar.. with a tunnel ram. (Don't look at my username, it's 5 years old I was young and stupid)

Kidding of course. Looking great keep it up! Lol.

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PIMPNROCKS · 12-14-2016, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farmer

Damn, very nice

What material did you use for your inner fender wells?
Thanks,
Farmer

Thanks Farmer!! Fronts are a cut up tupperware and rears are styrene.

Shinjari · 12-14-2016, 08:57 PM

Cage work looks great. What wheels/tires you gonna run?

PIMPNROCKS · 12-15-2016, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shinjari

Cage work looks great. What wheels/tires you gonna run?

Thanks man. I picked up a set of the new 1.9 SuperShafty beadlocks and 1.9 Pitbull Rock Beast XL tires for this build.

chevotafun · 12-15-2016, 10:43 AM

Killer build Ryan

Can't wait to see the final product

12-10-2016, 04:07 PM	#1
PIMPNROCKS Busy buildin or crawlin!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Castle Rock Posts: 453	PIMP builds a new C2 rig.... So Ive sold off most of my rigs and have the urge to build myself a new Class 2 rig. Im a Ford guy and bleed blue so I had a very hard time using any other manufacturer BUT with all the badass VW Bug builds going on I decided to try one out myself..... After owning many rigs I knew there was a couple things this build had to have: -Modified Hardbody -SCX10.2 axles, trans and custom CMS -Full interior with driver -12.5" wheelbase -max scale points allowed -chassis mounted servo winch -climb a wall and look absolutely sick as hell doing it Started off with a Blitzer Beetle hardbody. When I received it, it was smaller than i expected. Nothing a little surgury can't fix. So out came thread, cutoff wheel, glue and styrene...... This: Went to this: There will be lots of custom tube work on this one!! Ill update when chassis/cage is mocked up and ready for paint. -Thanks

12-11-2016, 11:39 AM	#2
hotwheels000 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: under a rock and a hard place Posts: 5,443	Re: PIMP builds a new C2 rig.... Cant wait to see where you go with this. You can always throw a pinto motor old school style in the rear to stay true to your roots.

12-13-2016, 08:13 PM	#4
PIMPNROCKS Busy buildin or crawlin!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Castle Rock Posts: 453	Re: PIMP builds a new C2 rig.... I spent some hours in the shop over the last few days and came up with this little work of art. Lots of work left but at least its a start.....

12-14-2016, 02:48 AM	#5
TeamJaM Newbie Join Date: May 2012 Location: CNY Posts: 24	Re: PIMP builds a new C2 rig.... I'm not usually a fan of bugs, but this thing looks amazing. Nice work, as always.

12-14-2016, 05:04 AM	#6
allanon1965 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 3,196	Re: PIMP builds a new C2 rig.... This is amazing! Nice work!

12-14-2016, 08:12 AM	#7
hotwheels000 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: under a rock and a hard place Posts: 5,443	Re: PIMP builds a new C2 rig.... Lines are awesome, very sleek. What does the chassis weigh ?

12-14-2016, 08:40 AM	#8
PIMPNROCKS Busy buildin or crawlin!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Castle Rock Posts: 453	Re: PIMP builds a new C2 rig.... Thanks guys ^^^. Im not sure what the chassis weighs but it feels about the same weight as my Truggy chassis. My guess is a 9lb rig when its done and on the rocks. Time to work on the interior pieces and paint the metal work!!

12-14-2016, 10:12 AM	#9
allanon1965 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 3,196	Re: PIMP builds a new C2 rig.... What are you going to use for the body? Just panels or a bug body from lexan or a hard body?

12-14-2016, 10:52 AM	#10
PIMPNROCKS Busy buildin or crawlin!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Castle Rock Posts: 453	Re: PIMP builds a new C2 rig.... Ill be using the modified Blitzer hardbody in my first pics. Hardest part is hiding the "C" pillar gap. Because I extended the body 2" it kinda leaves a weird gap between the b and c pillars. I think my tube work and cage layout hid the extension pretty nice. Ill post a body on pic when I get back to it this weekend.

12-14-2016, 12:19 PM	#11
ossipeecrawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: ossipee Posts: 200	Re: PIMP builds a new C2 rig.... Looking good

12-14-2016, 02:13 PM	#12
Highmark I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 3,866	Re: PIMP builds a new C2 rig.... Damn that was fast! Looks amazing.

12-14-2016, 03:32 PM	#13
PIMPNROCKS Busy buildin or crawlin!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Castle Rock Posts: 453	Re: PIMP builds a new C2 rig.... Thanks again guys ^^. Had some time last night and today to get the interior pieces and the front/rear inner fenders cut out and painted.....

12-14-2016, 04:00 PM	#14
Farmer RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rochester Hills Posts: 1,773	Re: PIMP builds a new C2 rig.... Damn, very nice What material did you use for your inner fender wells? Thanks, Farmer

12-14-2016, 04:17 PM	#15
1tonscout Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Benicia/Vallejo Posts: 490	Re: PIMP builds a new C2 rig.... Looks Pimpy

12-14-2016, 04:45 PM	#16
BigChevyTruckin Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Athol Posts: 296	Re: PIMP builds a new C2 rig.... I'm liking this. Not sure if I'd ruin the build with a ford motor though... I vote for a Big block mopar.. with a tunnel ram. (Don't look at my username, it's 5 years old I was young and stupid) Kidding of course. Looking great keep it up! Lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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