C1 Ram Concept EM-80

[Ammon johnson]

I wish those tires were class one legal! Those swampers would look killer on that truck! Tube work looks killer as usual!

[distinctive pd]

Updated pics with fabbed rear shock towers using the tapered chain half links.

Also sandblasted chassis, painted flat Black and started assembly.















REAR TOWERS HIDING UNDER BED






ALL PARTS SANDBLASTED READY FOR SOME FLAT BLACK








I also decided go another route with axles.
RPP had a damn 15% off sale a bit ago and I accidentally bought parts for full built VP CURRIES.

I removed the anodize from the diff colors to give them some distinction. I think they turned out awesome!






PAINTED AND READY FOR ASSEMBLY
















Also, again I'm using a Bulldog trans with the Hammer t case, utilizing the smaller drive gear in it to overdrive the front axle!

Ill be using a Holmes Custom Pro 21t brushed...... Probably my most favorite motor i've ever ran PERIOD!!!... ultra smooth low, pretty fast and ultra torque!!!

[distinctive pd]

Got some tires in today I've been waiting 2 months for. .. very excited about these. I think they are going to kick arse!

I needed a full positive offset wheel and Motoworx was the place for this build!!

I don't prefer the stock foam for competing. ..TOO STIFF and too wide.... but would be fine for guys that trail and G6 so i stuffed them with 4.25 CI foam which are also a little wide for a 4.19 so i did a little trimming in the inner foam width to make sure they fit to my preference.





























Also got some poser shots of body on and axles mounted. Shocks are undecided at this point.























Also rebuilt my Hammer case with LURC bearings

[distinctive pd]

The body is almost done, moving on to the interior.

Got the dash painted.

[rc dreemer]

Build is really cool!! Fab work looks awesome as well!! Would you mind sharing how you cut\shaped the misc small build pieces??
Thanks!! Again very cool build��

[distinctive pd]

Originally Posted by rc dreemer

Build is really cool!! Fab work looks awesome as well!! Would you mind sharing how you cut\shaped the misc small build pieces??
Thanks!! Again very cool build��

I run a steel fabrication shop so i have lots of tools at my disposal. My preferred tools are a dremel, some good sets of pliers, i use Snap-on channel locks and needle nose and of course a good bench vise comes in handy. Also a brazing torch setup on a full size torch to get the most heat available for nice braze joints.




On to some close-to-finished pics.

Dash axles and body mounted just gotta install lights and electronics.

[Zukiiholic]

Awesome Build
Fantastic Fab work.

[distinctive pd]

Originally Posted by Zukiiholic

Awesome Build
Fantastic Fab work.

thanx!! Much appreciated.

[snowman13]

Love it

[durok]

Incredible approach & departure angles!

[Ammon johnson]

Dude I can't wait to see this thing run ! This is going to be a class one Killer!

[mewalsh100]

Love the build, love the body, love the stance! Absolutely killer!

[chino63]

Dang, looks bad ass! Whatcha gonna call it?

[distinctive pd]

thanx DUDES!!

Its coming along and almost done (thats what i keep saying anyways)

[distinctive pd]

Winch is mounted and new motor, picking up a Tekin RS this week to run the 17.5t Redline motor. Ive had this one around awhile. It has the the upgraded Tekin 14.5mm torque rotor. This motor is butter smooth and should perfect for C1

Shimmed the axles properly for the driveshaft I'm using.
Also made some limit straps for the rear so I don't pull out the tiny MRC shock rod ends.

Also made a plate to go between the battery and trans output to help protect the Lipo and attached wires to.
Just got to finish interior and this will be done.

[distinctive pd]

Rear bed protector and stainless tire mount