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Leavnya · 10-14-2008, 09:23 PM

I was super inspired by the build thread over on Pirate of "El Rolo" and really liked the way the rig turned out. I contacted the owner and asked if it would be cool if I made a small replica of his rig and he gave me the

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I decided when I started planning the build that I wanted to be as accurate as possible as opposed to just getting the basic look of his tube work. I have never made a tube frame before this project. I planned on detailing the build from the frame rails on but it just didn't happen the way I wanted it to.

Here is what I already have or plan on getting for the build:

AX10 Axles and Tranny
Rooster Crawler
Integy 55t (thinking about going with a 35t for a little more speed though)
MIP C-Drives
Aluminum Knuckles
Rear lockout
CR-01 wheels that I was/am planning on using to match his as best I can. I will need wideners to use these though.
Flatirons for mockup, I wanted to run Rock Stompers because he's going to run Sticky Iroks soon but the 2.2's are just too tall. (5.5")
I have some 1.9 rock stompers and they look too small so.

I may end up going with some CR-01 tires too since they are same height as flat irons.

Wheelbase is 13"

The owner of "El Rolo" provided a ton of pictures and has been more than helpful in answering specific questions about the rig.

EDIT:

The wheelbase is now 12". I went ahead with the CR-01's and Flat Irons w 3/4" wideners.

First a couple of pics of El Rolo.

Leavnya · 10-14-2008, 09:25 PM

Here were the first pics I took.

Leavnya · 10-14-2008, 09:33 PM

Here is the next set of pics, getting the back half filled out pretty good.

More on the way...

Leavnya · 10-15-2008, 06:49 AM

A few more here. Next update she will be a roller pre-prep and paint.

Sorry the pictures are so bad. Everytime I think to take pictures it's dark and I'm too lazy try and light it right.

Thanks for checking it out!

Leavnya · 10-15-2008, 06:57 AM

I used the HPI Jeep body as a donor for the hood. The hood was too long and wide the way it was so I took about an inch out on the middle and bobbed the back a couple of inches. Seamed everything up and put it back together with E-6000. I've never done any Lexan bodywork like this so I'm pretty happy the way it came out so far. I plan to paint it inside and out.

rcjeepbuilder · 10-15-2008, 01:55 PM

You sir should be very proud of your self!!!Thanks for sharing..

Leavnya · 10-15-2008, 02:25 PM

Thank you kindly!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcjeepbuilder

You sir should be very proud of your self!!!Thanks for sharing..

Leavnya · 10-16-2008, 06:50 AM

Got a little more done last night. I think the rear axle could stand to come in just a hair with either wheelbase. Give me your opinion.

13" WB with Widelocks and Rock Stompers. (1.9's)

13" WB with CR-01 Wheels and Flat Irons. Again, I would definately need some wideners to run these wheels. (2.2's)

12.5" WB

Flex shots

Brazed some more nuts and started on the body panels using aluminum.

Let me know what you guys think about the wheel/tire size combos. Which looks more like the real rig to you? I would paint the widelocks if I end up using them. any other questions/concerns you see please shoot em this way.

Thanks for checking it out.

thunder7845 · 10-16-2008, 07:11 AM

I like the way it looks with the 12.5 wheel base myself and the wide locks and rock stompers

raul duke · 10-16-2008, 08:58 AM

Nice build, lookin like the real thing. I agree the 12.5 with 1.9's are a good combo.

Leavnya · 10-16-2008, 09:41 AM

Ok, 1.9's it is.

What do you guys think about the rear axle placement as it sits? Does it need to come forward any or is it fine where it sits?

Stormin2u · 10-16-2008, 09:43 AM

It looks great nice frame and tub work I look forward to your next batch of pictures.

raul duke · 10-16-2008, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leavnya

Ok, 1.9's it is.

What do you guys think about the rear axle placement as it sits? Does it need to come forward any or is it fine where it sits?

From the pic of the 1:1 it looks as though you need to go forward a little but it's probly fine where it's at. Not sure how it would effect your suspension. Keep it up.

drtrydr2000 · 10-17-2008, 07:53 PM

Those 1.9s sure seem a little small

Flip · 10-18-2008, 11:36 AM

I agree, go with the 2.2's.

helhedded · 10-29-2008, 02:03 PM

nah man, 1.9's look scale on your build. I woould go with the largest 1.9 available though. It's coming along nicely!

thunder7845 · 10-31-2008, 10:44 AM

Leave the rear axle where it's at.

Blazerbogger · 11-01-2008, 04:37 PM

If you want it exact, you should move the axle forward so that the middle of the wheel is right under that point on the bottom of the chassis, and lower the crawler half an inch. As for wheels, i'd say use the 1.9 tires you have on it, and use those black wheels, not the red ones. Just my suggestions.

Leavnya · 11-08-2008, 04:35 PM

It's been a while since I've updated. All of the aluminum panels are done, the interior is done the electronics are done. I still have to install the body panels and the small details. I moved the axle in to where it looks pretty close to the real rig (12" wheelbase). Went with the CR-01's and Flatirons with 3/4" wideners.

Here's where it's at now.

BTW, I hate brazing nuts...

Szczerba · 11-08-2008, 05:02 PM

Great work. I like the current wheel/tire setup. Looks scale to 1:1, other than the tire width. But I do like the look of the flat irons.

The 1:1 owner should be proud of your work.

That rig looks sweet murdered out.

10-14-2008, 09:23 PM	#1
Leavnya Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bartlett Posts: 74	"El Rolo" Jr. I was super inspired by the build thread over on Pirate of "El Rolo" and really liked the way the rig turned out. I contacted the owner and asked if it would be cool if I made a small replica of his rig and he gave me the . I decided when I started planning the build that I wanted to be as accurate as possible as opposed to just getting the basic look of his tube work. I have never made a tube frame before this project. I planned on detailing the build from the frame rails on but it just didn't happen the way I wanted it to. Here is what I already have or plan on getting for the build: AX10 Axles and Tranny Rooster Crawler Integy 55t (thinking about going with a 35t for a little more speed though) MIP C-Drives Aluminum Knuckles Rear lockout CR-01 wheels that I was/am planning on using to match his as best I can. I will need wideners to use these though. Flatirons for mockup, I wanted to run Rock Stompers because he's going to run Sticky Iroks soon but the 2.2's are just too tall. (5.5") I have some 1.9 rock stompers and they look too small so. I may end up going with some CR-01 tires too since they are same height as flat irons. Wheelbase is 13" The owner of "El Rolo" provided a ton of pictures and has been more than helpful in answering specific questions about the rig. EDIT: The wheelbase is now 12". I went ahead with the CR-01's and Flat Irons w 3/4" wideners. First a couple of pics of El Rolo. Last edited by Leavnya; 11-08-2008 at 05:09 PM.

10-14-2008, 09:33 PM	#3
Leavnya Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bartlett Posts: 74	Here is the next set of pics, getting the back half filled out pretty good. More on the way... Last edited by Leavnya; 10-14-2008 at 09:48 PM.

10-15-2008, 06:49 AM	#4
Leavnya Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bartlett Posts: 74	A few more here. Next update she will be a roller pre-prep and paint. Sorry the pictures are so bad. Everytime I think to take pictures it's dark and I'm too lazy try and light it right. Thanks for checking it out! Last edited by Leavnya; 10-15-2008 at 06:53 AM.

10-16-2008, 07:11 AM	#9
thunder7845 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minot Posts: 324	12.5 Wb I like the way it looks with the 12.5 wheel base myself and the wide locks and rock stompers

11-08-2008, 04:35 PM	#19
Leavnya Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bartlett Posts: 74	It's been a while since I've updated. All of the aluminum panels are done, the interior is done the electronics are done. I still have to install the body panels and the small details. I moved the axle in to where it looks pretty close to the real rig (12" wheelbase). Went with the CR-01's and Flatirons with 3/4" wideners. Here's where it's at now. BTW, I hate brazing nuts... Last edited by Leavnya; 11-08-2008 at 05:11 PM.

10-14-2008, 09:25 PM	#2
Leavnya Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bartlett Posts: 74	Here were the first pics I took.

10-15-2008, 06:57 AM	#5
Leavnya Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bartlett Posts: 74	I used the HPI Jeep body as a donor for the hood. The hood was too long and wide the way it was so I took about an inch out on the middle and bobbed the back a couple of inches. Seamed everything up and put it back together with E-6000. I've never done any Lexan bodywork like this so I'm pretty happy the way it came out so far. I plan to paint it inside and out.

10-15-2008, 01:55 PM	#6
rcjeepbuilder I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: clarksburg Posts: 2,009	You sir should be very proud of your self!!!Thanks for sharing..

10-16-2008, 06:50 AM	#8
Leavnya Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bartlett Posts: 74	Got a little more done last night. I think the rear axle could stand to come in just a hair with either wheelbase. Give me your opinion. 13" WB with Widelocks and Rock Stompers. (1.9's) 13" WB with CR-01 Wheels and Flat Irons. Again, I would definately need some wideners to run these wheels. (2.2's) 12.5" WB Flex shots Brazed some more nuts and started on the body panels using aluminum. Let me know what you guys think about the wheel/tire size combos. Which looks more like the real rig to you? I would paint the widelocks if I end up using them. any other questions/concerns you see please shoot em this way. Thanks for checking it out.

10-16-2008, 08:58 AM	#10
raul duke Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Esco. Posts: 930	Nice build, lookin like the real thing. I agree the 12.5 with 1.9's are a good combo.

10-16-2008, 09:41 AM	#11
Leavnya Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bartlett Posts: 74	Ok, 1.9's it is. What do you guys think about the rear axle placement as it sits? Does it need to come forward any or is it fine where it sits?

10-16-2008, 09:43 AM	#12
Stormin2u I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew. Posts: 7,843	It looks great nice frame and tub work I look forward to your next batch of pictures.

10-17-2008, 07:53 PM	#14
drtrydr2000 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montrose Posts: 320	Those 1.9s sure seem a little small

10-18-2008, 11:36 AM	#15
Flip Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St. Louis Posts: 267	I agree, go with the 2.2's.

10-29-2008, 02:03 PM	#16
helhedded I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 4,786	nah man, 1.9's look scale on your build. I woould go with the largest 1.9 available though. It's coming along nicely!

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10-31-2008, 10:44 AM	#17
thunder7845 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minot Posts: 324	Leave the rear axle where it's at.

11-01-2008, 04:37 PM	#18
Blazerbogger Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 408	If you want it exact, you should move the axle forward so that the middle of the wheel is right under that point on the bottom of the chassis, and lower the crawler half an inch. As for wheels, i'd say use the 1.9 tires you have on it, and use those black wheels, not the red ones. Just my suggestions.

11-08-2008, 05:02 PM	#20
Szczerba I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Castle Rock, WA Posts: 8,785	Great work. I like the current wheel/tire setup. Looks scale to 1:1, other than the tire width. But I do like the look of the flat irons. The 1:1 owner should be proud of your work. That rig looks sweet murdered out.

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