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microgoat · 11-27-2007, 05:38 PM

I had it for about 10 minutes before the Icing came out

Once I saw the extra holes in the rocker panels (and double checking which ones were the extras) I decided that the stickers provided weren't going to cut it. So I mixed up a small batch and filled 'em in.

But you don't care about that

Here's the good stuff:

The body is indeed just a little different from the Bruiser/Mounty, but it will fit the OG 3-speeds. The body post on the hood is in the same place, and the bed has the depression for the body clips and a cutout for the switch. There are also covers you install when using the body on the new Lux.

The grille and front valance are molded in black; the bumper is a separate part molded in black chrome. The new headlight buckets (also black chrome) screw on.

Light buckets are molded into the bed, and there's holes for lighting up the sidemarkers, turn signals, etc.

The door locks and emblems are shaved down, self-adhesive photo-etch parts are provided. There's a Hog Heaven windshield banner, too

I got some paint on it, and it'll have four days to cure while I'm in Hawaii Bold added so you don't cry for updates

I did manage to get the tranny and frame assembled, too. The rest will have to wait.

4u2nv · 11-27-2007, 05:41 PM

I wish I had the extra $$$ right now for one of those... I hate Christmas shopping. What are you going to run for tires on it?

STANG KILLA SS · 11-27-2007, 05:45 PM

black chrome headlight buckets? intresting

seems like EVERYONE is painting theres that color, JIA, BigBalla, You...

EeePee · 11-27-2007, 05:51 PM

It's been a few minutes, we could use some updates already.

microgoat · 11-27-2007, 05:53 PM

I'm experimenting with ways to take the black off, and leave the chrome. Had a little success with Easy-Off and steel wool, but it's real easy to go too far and take off the chrome. There has to be a way.

I've got plans for a body drop, too. Look at the chassis pics at tamiyausa.com; see the 10mm white spacers under the mechanism deck? Should look a whole lot better sitting 10mm lower.

As far as tires go, it's gotta be 1.9 Rock Stompers

microgoat · 11-27-2007, 08:26 PM

Here's the scoop on black chrome:

Use sticker-goo remover and a nice clean rag. Spray it on and start rubbing. The black will fade and soon you'll have bright shiny chrome

Be careful around the sharp corners on the bumpers; it's easy to go all the way through the chrome layer down to the black, but touched-up shiny chrome is better than black chrome in my book.

ColquittCustom405 · 11-27-2007, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS

black chrome headlight buckets? intresting

seems like EVERYONE is painting theres that color, JIA, BigBalla, You...

Yeah cuase it's all the same truck,they're just passin it around like it's theirs.

Stu, I hope this comes out good.....I mean you haven't done any one off stuff yet.....besides the windows.......and the headlighs..and the ....awww screw it!

NatalieMorgan · 11-27-2007, 11:17 PM

May bee gunna hafta git me wona dees. when i get some money that is...
looks good Stu!

Shouldnt you be packing????

microgoat · 12-08-2007, 08:27 PM

Had a chance to get a little more work done on the Lux. It's a runner now, but I gave up on the chrome when I rubbed through in a couple spots. So the parts are off at Chrome-Tech, and won't be back for 4-6 weeks. Maybe longer with xmas and all that. But when I get 'em back they'll look like they should have from the beginning

Found out my body-drop idea is a no-go unless I clock the motor. And I'm not sure if I'm putting an MFU in it or not (it's on my Christmas list) so we'll see if there's room.

Meanwhile, I threw on some new hoops and fender flares:

Started on the bed cap, changed up the exhaust a little, and put on the 4WD stickers I found at Kila's LHS in Waikiki

Pretty cool of them to include this sticker, huh?

That's about it for now. It's mostly stock except for relocating the servo, eliminating the shock & shift springs, cutting the gear cover, and eliminating the lift blocks.

microgoat · 12-10-2007, 07:26 PM

Bed cap (Trekker style) is done, along with an extended rack for two surfboards, cuz who the hell wants to surf alone? And I made an appropriate license plate.

ColquittCustom405 · 12-10-2007, 07:29 PM

(AAAAaaaAArrrrggggh) Just busted a nut.Seriously.

1BadJeepBruiser · 12-10-2007, 07:37 PM

Dammit Stu, now my Trekker is not very trekkerish anymore

That top looks SICK though

ColquittCustom405 · 12-10-2007, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1BadJeepBruiser

Dammit Stu, now my Trekker is not very trekkerish anymore

That top looks SICK though

No Mike both are cool as hell! Stu I love the use of the TLT parts. Can we get a side shot of the rig.

YoUnG_vErSiOn · 12-10-2007, 10:15 PM

nice stu. i think you should make me a camper shell for mine now. i like the plate.
i'll send you a small hrcc sticker for it

blakeski · 12-10-2007, 10:58 PM

im just gonna ask.. WHAT WHEELS ARE THOSE.?!!?!? they look awesome!!

hiliftcrawler · 12-11-2007, 12:37 AM

dude nice lookin truck id really like to know where you got thoughs mag style wheels they look frickin awsome i think a set would be fun to have and how much where they and did you make or buy them

rockwell · 12-11-2007, 07:28 AM

Wow! This thing is sick! Great job. And i'm sure this is just the beginning of it all. The surf board look great by the way. The racks for them look spot on

Racer4Life · 12-11-2007, 07:42 AM

That thing is looking great. I like the side windows in the topper.

Will I see it Saturday??

NatalieMorgan · 12-11-2007, 08:06 AM

those slots look pretty cool on there, dang it stu now im gonna hafta go and get one...

braceysdad · 12-11-2007, 10:01 AM

WOW, just wow...

What did the rack come off of?

11-27-2007, 05:38 PM	#1
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	New Hilux project! I had it for about 10 minutes before the Icing came out Once I saw the extra holes in the rocker panels (and double checking which ones were the extras) I decided that the stickers provided weren't going to cut it. So I mixed up a small batch and filled 'em in. But you don't care about that Here's the good stuff: The body is indeed just a little different from the Bruiser/Mounty, but it will fit the OG 3-speeds. The body post on the hood is in the same place, and the bed has the depression for the body clips and a cutout for the switch. There are also covers you install when using the body on the new Lux. The grille and front valance are molded in black; the bumper is a separate part molded in black chrome. The new headlight buckets (also black chrome) screw on. Light buckets are molded into the bed, and there's holes for lighting up the sidemarkers, turn signals, etc. The door locks and emblems are shaved down, self-adhesive photo-etch parts are provided. There's a Hog Heaven windshield banner, too I got some paint on it, and it'll have four days to cure while I'm in Hawaii Bold added so you don't cry for updates I did manage to get the tranny and frame assembled, too. The rest will have to wait. Attached Images

12-08-2007, 08:27 PM	#9
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	Update! Had a chance to get a little more work done on the Lux. It's a runner now, but I gave up on the chrome when I rubbed through in a couple spots. So the parts are off at Chrome-Tech, and won't be back for 4-6 weeks. Maybe longer with xmas and all that. But when I get 'em back they'll look like they should have from the beginning Found out my body-drop idea is a no-go unless I clock the motor. And I'm not sure if I'm putting an MFU in it or not (it's on my Christmas list) so we'll see if there's room. Meanwhile, I threw on some new hoops and fender flares: Started on the bed cap, changed up the exhaust a little, and put on the 4WD stickers I found at Kila's LHS in Waikiki Pretty cool of them to include this sticker, huh? That's about it for now. It's mostly stock except for relocating the servo, eliminating the shock & shift springs, cutting the gear cover, and eliminating the lift blocks. Last edited by microgoat; 12-08-2007 at 08:30 PM.

12-10-2007, 07:26 PM	#10
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	Bed cap (Trekker style) is done, along with an extended rack for two surfboards, cuz who the hell wants to surf alone? And I made an appropriate license plate. Attached Images

11-27-2007, 05:41 PM	#2
4u2nv RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,516	I wish I had the extra $$$ right now for one of those... I hate Christmas shopping. What are you going to run for tires on it?

11-27-2007, 05:45 PM	#3
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	black chrome headlight buckets? intresting seems like EVERYONE is painting theres that color, JIA, BigBalla, You...

11-27-2007, 05:51 PM	#4
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	It's been a few minutes, we could use some updates already.

11-27-2007, 05:53 PM	#5
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	I'm experimenting with ways to take the black off, and leave the chrome. Had a little success with Easy-Off and steel wool, but it's real easy to go too far and take off the chrome. There has to be a way. I've got plans for a body drop, too. Look at the chassis pics at tamiyausa.com; see the 10mm white spacers under the mechanism deck? Should look a whole lot better sitting 10mm lower. As far as tires go, it's gotta be 1.9 Rock Stompers

11-27-2007, 08:26 PM	#6
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	Here's the scoop on black chrome: Use sticker-goo remover and a nice clean rag. Spray it on and start rubbing. The black will fade and soon you'll have bright shiny chrome Be careful around the sharp corners on the bumpers; it's easy to go all the way through the chrome layer down to the black, but touched-up shiny chrome is better than black chrome in my book.

11-27-2007, 11:17 PM	#8
NatalieMorgan Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cuyahoga Falls Posts: 239	May bee gunna hafta git me wona dees. when i get some money that is... looks good Stu! Shouldnt you be packing????

12-10-2007, 07:29 PM	#11
ColquittCustom405 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 7,420	(AAAAaaaAArrrrggggh) Just busted a nut.Seriously.

12-10-2007, 07:37 PM	#12
1BadJeepBruiser Sinking with the ship Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Capitan...sole survivor and sinking fast Posts: 8,864	Dammit Stu, now my Trekker is not very trekkerish anymore That top looks SICK though

12-10-2007, 10:15 PM	#14
YoUnG_vErSiOn REST IN ALOHA CHIP Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: * Posts: 3,549	nice stu. i think you should make me a camper shell for mine now. i like the plate. i'll send you a small hrcc sticker for it

12-10-2007, 10:58 PM	#15
blakeski I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arlington wa Posts: 2,100	im just gonna ask.. WHAT WHEELS ARE THOSE.?!!?!? they look awesome!!

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12-11-2007, 12:37 AM	#16
hiliftcrawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: plymouth Posts: 325	dude nice lookin truck id really like to know where you got thoughs mag style wheels they look frickin awsome i think a set would be fun to have and how much where they and did you make or buy them

12-11-2007, 07:28 AM	#17
rockwell Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ready to rock! Posts: 246	Wow! This thing is sick! Great job. And i'm sure this is just the beginning of it all. The surf board look great by the way. The racks for them look spot on

12-11-2007, 07:42 AM	#18
Racer4Life I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: In Cali. Posts: 4,109	That thing is looking great. I like the side windows in the topper. Will I see it Saturday??

12-11-2007, 08:06 AM	#19
NatalieMorgan Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cuyahoga Falls Posts: 239	those slots look pretty cool on there, dang it stu now im gonna hafta go and get one...

12-11-2007, 10:01 AM	#20
braceysdad Adilynsdad too! Join Date: May 2004 Location: G ville Posts: 8,844	WOW, just wow... What did the rack come off of?

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