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06-18-2009, 11:20 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cowtown, USA
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|  1983 Dodge Ram Charger (Power Wagon 2.2 build aka Chuck Norris mobile)
I am attempting my first scaler build, 1978 Dodge Ramcharger. Trans: Axial Axles: Axial Suspenion Setup: 4 Link(Custom links/revo rod ends.) Servo: Hitec HS-5625MG(Chassis Mounted) Chassis: 1/8 alum(for now, looking for .25") ESC: Novak Motor: 55t Here are some teaser shots.   More pics to come. Last edited by justinart24; 07-29-2009 at 09:19 PM. |
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06-18-2009, 11:23 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cowtown, USA
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I have completed four links and got the axles located to where I want them(The front drivers link will get a trim though, front axle is not quite lined up yet). As you can see in the pic I am running my trans a little bit forward, hopefully this will get the more weight in the front of the rig(but had to shorten the front driveline). Today I will be wrapping up the 4 links and making some shock mounts and remaking the trans mount(i had it at 2 1/2" width, might make it 2 7/8". Here is a shot of my chassis...   Here is a shot of my current Ram Charger body.(I am buying another one tomorrow to match the "PowerWagon theme paint job".)  |
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06-18-2009, 11:23 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cowtown, USA
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Got the Rear links all done and rear shocks mounted.     |
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06-19-2009, 01:47 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cowtown, USA
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I bought a new Ram Charger lexan body today, along with my Black, Orange and Yellow paint. Also ordered some other stuff yesturday... Ordered 4 seats.  Got a Chuck Norris figure coming too, YEAH BUDDY!!!!  I am thinking about ordering this engine, some dude put his engine in this thing... Proffit's Cruisers Big Tex done 2.2  |
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06-19-2009, 03:12 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: United States of the Offended
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Sweet!!! Nice start, I'll be watching this one for sure.  |
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06-19-2009, 03:27 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cowtown, USA
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06-19-2009, 09:40 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wyoming
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As soon as i get my scale truck i was going to make a ram to very nice and check out this video of this beat up ram http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4ZK4oDkhSM |
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06-20-2009, 01:57 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cowtown, USA
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06-20-2009, 10:41 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wyoming
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Yeah the videos pretty cool and i like how he made his ram beat up looking and i got some pics of it i found on his profile on there.
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06-22-2009, 09:29 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cowtown, USA
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Got all my four link done. Got my new SCX10 shocks from HotRodJosh(thanks JOSH!!!) I might shorten the wheel base a bit, but havn't decided yet.(Pic shown with my old Ram Charger body, I got new body this weekend. Hope to get some paint on it this week.)  Here she is flexing, still has a bit more flex(Nice shot of my Kirby Puckett ball).  Got some new top links axle mounts, i think there from one of the Hiluxs parts bag.  I re-adjusted the angle of the rear drive line.(to make it easier on the yoks)  More to come, I am trying to get this 2.2 ready for the Lucis Falls Wa/Or scale comp. |
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06-22-2009, 05:48 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wyoming
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Looks good
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06-22-2009, 08:28 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Liberty
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Is that your RamCharger...the real one that is?....If so thats AWESOME!
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06-22-2009, 09:15 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cowtown, USA
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06-23-2009, 12:00 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cowtown, USA
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I am only 40ish% done and my garage is a mess... Now...   When clean... :applause:  All I got done tonight was some cross members and some mock up for my interior. Recaro racing seats should be here Friday.  |
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06-23-2009, 07:04 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hell
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Cool build. I'm about to do a ramcharger too, since I wanted to make a trail rig and something to tow the trailer I'm building and the buggy that I'm also working on (done but going under for a new chassis) I like your workspace too. You got some good room. I use my shed for brazing/ heavy stuff while in my bedroom I got my bench/desk so I'm constantly running out to the shed to fab something up. I'm 16 so I can't complain too much.
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06-23-2009, 07:41 PM
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| Custom Carbon Fiber   Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Connecticut :(
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1/6 scale may be to big for that, as in take the hole engine area up. for the Big Tex build I used a 1/8 scale Corvette motor from a Monogram model. If you want to keep it Mopar you may want to use the Parma Hemi kit Towerhobbies sells. Its 1/10 and may fit better.I used the Parma one in my Fun Buggy build, links in my sig. Good Luck, looks like a good start you got there. wish I could say my area was that clean lol. | |
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06-24-2009, 12:18 AM
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06-24-2009, 12:20 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cowtown, USA
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.[/QUOTE]Good Luck, looks like a good start you got there. wish I could say my area was that clean lol.[/QUOTE] Thanks for checking out my build. Per the engine, i think I found a 1/10 one but I think I am going to wait on the engine mod. I want to get the interior done first. Thanks again. Last edited by justinart24; 06-24-2009 at 10:31 AM. |
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06-24-2009, 12:40 AM
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| WOOPOOW!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA
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Heck yes! My grandpa has a 77power wagon. Ive tried and tried to build a version of it, but it just never really took off. I hope you have better luck than I did |
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06-24-2009, 04:57 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: modesto
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liken where this is going looks good so far |
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