08-25-2018, 08:13 AM | #1 |
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| TF2 1946 Power Wagon
Just a little "quicky" I've been fiddling with, every now and then. Had the Boom Racing chassis for the Blazer originally, but I preferred the TF2 more for that one. Nice features of BR chassis, it comes with the pieces to lower the shock mounts and the Rx box, so they're flush with the frame. Hmmm...nice place to put a dropped bed. It comes with the shallow aluminum mount for the transfer case too. I've tried the delrin shallow mount and it sucks for a good fit on the Xfer case. Also going to add a styrene grill and interior. I used RC4WD K44's and REC hub nuts. The wheels are chinese and tires are Proline TSL's that I had to use the blue inner rings for. They are perfectly aligned under the wheel wells. Shocks are 80mm front and 70mm rear which keeps the chassis level and allows for a little more travel up front. Now for the pics. Inspiration... Not the color I'm doing, but it sure is purty. Progress so far... Last edited by THX_138; 02-06-2019 at 08:13 PM. |
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08-25-2018, 11:17 AM | #2 |
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Drop this trans in and never look back. Bonus, 11% overdrive.
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08-26-2018, 09:56 AM | #3 | |
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I got some more done yesterday... I created a grill based on an idea I saw, that represents a good old style. I also made up a set of sliders/mounting plates on the frame. I ended up modifying it a few times before I got the ride height the way I wanted it. I used some steel box bands, from Lowes, to make some brackets that would lower them. As a bonus, these brackets span the frame and will give me extra mounting options for an interior later on. The bed turned out ok, I guess. It still needs a few things so it can be secured to the lexan. I can't decide if I want to paint the wood slats or stain/poly them. Time will tell. | |
08-29-2018, 01:48 PM | #4 |
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That looks great! Doing a drop bed on these bodies is no joke, you did a wonderful job.
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09-01-2018, 07:45 AM | #5 |
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09-03-2018, 04:58 PM | #6 |
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Small update...took me awhile to get this fabbed up, but it turned out the way I wanted it. Push button on the side, releases the latch for the lid. Skids on the bottom, lock it in place in the runners. Interior next...just waiting for my "bench seat" to get here.
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10-24-2018, 07:43 AM | #7 |
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Wow! That box looks incredible! Really nice work! Is that your 1:1 truck in your avatar? |
10-24-2018, 06:51 PM | #8 |
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10-25-2018, 05:55 AM | #9 |
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If you have a 3D printer you might be able to get parts here. https://blenderartists.org/t/offroad...r-wagon/580701 I really like the 3D model you can look at from every angle. |
10-25-2018, 03:24 PM | #10 | |
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Very nice so far, I've always loved these old Power Wagons and the Jeep pickups like your avatar!!! My TF2 has been tons of fun too. How does the Boom Racing quality compare with RC4WD? I replaced all the soft stock screws with quality hardware. Got everything shimmed up, but front axle bearing pockets too tight (and caused premature bearing death, better than too loose though). RC4WD tcase bearings are sloppy loose fit, I ended up shimming them with plastic sandwhich baggy over bearing and then press bearing into transfer case housing. | |
10-26-2018, 06:14 AM | #11 | ||
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I'm gonna build a Wagoneer soon, using a RC4WD Bruiser chassis. It's kinda my dream truck. I was thinking of this as a future build in 1/8 scale. I already have the rims and tires. | ||
10-26-2018, 06:25 AM | #12 |
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Here is the tool box painted. Working on the interior this weekend, but it will be limited until the I get some stuff from Shapeways.
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10-28-2018, 02:46 PM | #13 |
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10-28-2018, 05:32 PM | #14 |
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01-18-2019, 03:08 AM | #15 |
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Any updates on this
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01-20-2019, 01:16 PM | #16 |
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Soon...working on a micro that I got for Christmas. Had to redo the box lid cause the diamond plate layer warped.
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02-06-2019, 06:13 PM | #17 | |
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02-07-2019, 09:47 AM | #18 |
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02-07-2019, 03:43 PM | #19 | ||
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Does that make sense? Gotta finish the rebuild on the lid this weekend and get it painted back up. | ||
02-07-2019, 03:45 PM | #20 |
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Total since and thank you for sharing that. Very clean precision work. Keep it coming Sir. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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