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run2jeepn · 01-28-2007, 08:46 AM

Whats the wheelbase on those? It's the same thing as a TA-02 right? Thats pretty cool.

halfcab · 01-28-2007, 08:56 AM

put some good led's in for the headlidghs and move those bulbs to the front markers, lookin good

JasonInAugusta · 01-28-2007, 08:59 AM

halfcab, that's the plan. I have 50,000mcd white LEDs to go in for headlights and off-road lights on the rack. Also need to convert the rear LEDs to be tail lights and install brake and reverse lights.

run2jeepn, check out post #9.

DeaDShorT · 01-28-2007, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

Thanks for the Desktop background

tjb · 01-28-2007, 09:37 AM

So when she comes back from Warrant Officer Canidate School she'll have her own Mater crawler.

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'Guess we'll know who will be wearing the pants when she qraduates!

I just retired (Army) a few months back. You'll have to keep us posted on the build, my kid is going nuts wanting one now.

Wish the Mrs. the best with the WO endevor.....

run2jeepn · 01-28-2007, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

Shoot...

Best advice...shove the TX in her hand. Make some excuse about how you "need her to drive it" so you can take pics.

Rizzo, the XC type chassis can be built at 9.5" or a 10.5" wheelbase. This one is built at 9.5". It's not dead-nuts perfect but it's under there. I'd like to extend the rear links about 3/16" or so to get the rear tires centered in the wheelwells.

...and the dirty spare is from the old F-150 from '98.

I must have skipped over that. Couple of good things in Post #9..Ooops. Thanks

Stevota · 01-28-2007, 11:32 AM

Cool fj...My daughters really dig the tow mater.

Hansolo · 01-28-2007, 12:36 PM

AWESOME like always J! Is there anything you can't do right?

emaxxjeremy · 01-28-2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

When I saw Brian's (Squid121's) FJ Cruiser at the Augusta Scale Comp I knew I wanted to build one.

man and i thought jason was an innvator not a duplicator

JasonInAugusta · 01-28-2007, 05:42 PM

Brian's rig absolutely impressed me with how insanely simple it was and how good it looked. No complicated building, no headache.

Just a nice, clean-looking rig.

Mine will be a bit meatier when done.

bemmermazda · 01-29-2007, 07:45 PM

awesome build. Where is the body from

ScGRaceR · 01-29-2007, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

Spent a little time last night assembling the XC chassis and fitting the FJ body from ebay to the chassis.

this might help

its%*&#*%!brokenagain · 01-29-2007, 09:03 PM

Looks like it's going to be a fun truck. I've found a few interesting things while researching the chassis:

http://www.bauteil1.com/xc_untersetzungsgetriebe.htm
http://www.bauteil1.com/xc_lenkung.htm

And the best one:
http://www.bauteil1.com/Karosse_Pajero.htm (I'm not a big fan of the Touareg body.)

Does anyone know what Tamiya model the front suspension is from? I want to go ahead and start ordering some aluminum parts. I think its the same as the TA-02, but I don't have the manual yet to confirm it.

microgoat · 01-29-2007, 09:10 PM

The XC front suspension is unique to the XC. The knuckles might be shared with another vehicle, but I don't know which one. It uses 6x12 bearings up front rather than the usual Tamiya 5x11's.

If you wanna blow the budget, check out RC4WD's aluminum XC rear axle

its%*&#*%!brokenagain · 01-30-2007, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by microgoat

If you wanna blow the budget, check out RC4WD's aluminum XC rear axle

Have you got a link to it? I looked on the site and can't find it anywhere.

microgoat · 01-30-2007, 06:18 AM

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57875

JasonInAugusta · 01-30-2007, 09:58 PM

I spent a little time tonight installing LEDs.

Also removed the stock roof rack and repaired the damage it suffered from shipping.

Maybe I'll get some shots tomorrow night.

ripper7777777 · 02-01-2007, 09:14 AM

As always, very nice, and the Mater Rig rocks, may have to build one for my daughter....LOL

The CC-01/XC platforms are a nice, no fuss, platform, it is nice to just find a body and hit the trails, but I'm sure Jason will take it to the next level.

I have two myself, a Unimog and a Rally Cayenne and I really like them both and for the price you can't beat em.

STANG KILLA SS · 02-02-2007, 03:00 PM

more info on the 50k mcd LEDs. they must be 10mm?
ive got some 13k mcd 5mm and i hadnt seen any higher rated.

LastClodStanding · 02-02-2007, 04:51 PM

Jason, good work on the XC and some fine work on the Mator rig. Will it be attending the next Augusta GTG?

01-29-2007, 09:03 PM	#33
its%&#%!brokenagain Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rhineland-Pfalz, Germany Posts: 44	I've got a Touareg on the way too. Looks like it's going to be a fun truck. I've found a few interesting things while researching the chassis: http://www.bauteil1.com/xc_untersetzungsgetriebe.htm http://www.bauteil1.com/xc_lenkung.htm And the best one: http://www.bauteil1.com/Karosse_Pajero.htm (I'm not a big fan of the Touareg body.) Does anyone know what Tamiya model the front suspension is from? I want to go ahead and start ordering some aluminum parts. I think its the same as the TA-02, but I don't have the manual yet to confirm it.

01-28-2007, 08:46 AM	#21
run2jeepn I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 11,196	Whats the wheelbase on those? It's the same thing as a TA-02 right? Thats pretty cool.

01-28-2007, 08:56 AM	#22
halfcab RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: rite here all along Posts: 1,888	put some good led's in for the headlidghs and move those bulbs to the front markers, lookin good

01-28-2007, 08:59 AM	#23
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	halfcab, that's the plan. I have 50,000mcd white LEDs to go in for headlights and off-road lights on the rack. Also need to convert the rear LEDs to be tail lights and install brake and reverse lights. run2jeepn, check out post #9.

01-28-2007, 09:37 AM	#25
tjb Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eau Claire Posts: 776	So when she comes back from Warrant Officer Canidate School she'll have her own Mater crawler. [/quote] 'Guess we'll know who will be wearing the pants when she qraduates! I just retired (Army) a few months back. You'll have to keep us posted on the build, my kid is going nuts wanting one now. Wish the Mrs. the best with the WO endevor.....

01-28-2007, 11:32 AM	#27
Stevota Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Johnson City Posts: 21	Cool fj...My daughters really dig the tow mater.

01-28-2007, 12:36 PM	#28
Hansolo Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sin City Posts: 93	AWESOME like always J! Is there anything you can't do right?

01-28-2007, 05:42 PM	#30
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	Brian's rig absolutely impressed me with how insanely simple it was and how good it looked. No complicated building, no headache. Just a nice, clean-looking rig. Mine will be a bit meatier when done.

01-29-2007, 07:45 PM	#31
bemmermazda Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rye Brook, NY Posts: 176	awesome build. Where is the body from

01-29-2007, 09:10 PM	#34
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	The XC front suspension is unique to the XC. The knuckles might be shared with another vehicle, but I don't know which one. It uses 6x12 bearings up front rather than the usual Tamiya 5x11's. If you wanna blow the budget, check out RC4WD's aluminum XC rear axle

01-30-2007, 06:18 AM	#36
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57875

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01-30-2007, 09:58 PM	#37
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	I spent a little time tonight installing LEDs. Also removed the stock roof rack and repaired the damage it suffered from shipping. Maybe I'll get some shots tomorrow night.

02-01-2007, 09:14 AM	#38
ripper7777777 Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Humble Posts: 800	As always, very nice, and the Mater Rig rocks, may have to build one for my daughter....LOL The CC-01/XC platforms are a nice, no fuss, platform, it is nice to just find a body and hit the trails, but I'm sure Jason will take it to the next level. I have two myself, a Unimog and a Rally Cayenne and I really like them both and for the price you can't beat em.

02-02-2007, 03:00 PM	#39
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	more info on the 50k mcd LEDs. they must be 10mm? ive got some 13k mcd 5mm and i hadnt seen any higher rated.

02-02-2007, 04:51 PM	#40
LastClodStanding Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Fitzgerald, GA Posts: 59	Jason, good work on the XC and some fine work on the Mator rig. Will it be attending the next Augusta GTG?

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