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01-26-2006, 03:32 PM | #1 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Trail OR
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| Scale FJ40, leaf spring tlt build.
I built a clod and now I am starting on a scale FJ40. I own a 75 1:1 so I am building a loose copy. Homebuilt frame, leaf springs and everything else I can. I have a tlt on the way. Here are some pics of the frame and leaf springs. Need some ideas on scale looking shocks. Glen scale fj40 scale fj40 scale fj40 |
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01-26-2006, 03:42 PM | #2 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cincinnati
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Nice hand work!! How did you do the bending on that frame? Can you do a TJ Jeep frame??? Matt |
01-26-2006, 03:49 PM | #3 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Concord, NC
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Nice Job. I like the frame. Looks like we are going to see a few leaf springer buildups. I have have a Bruiser project I am starting. Along with a couple others I have seen on the board. Good luck on your build, we will be watching.
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01-26-2006, 03:54 PM | #4 |
Sinking with the ship Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Capitan...sole survivor and sinking fast
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Nice frame, Ill be keeping an eye on this build, anything that is a toyota based and has leaf springs is awesome Mike |
01-26-2006, 04:20 PM | #5 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N
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01-26-2006, 04:56 PM | #6 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Trail OR
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Thanks, I sure like the look of the scale builds, alot of nice work by people on this board. The frame was bent with a little heat and a little persuassion, the metal is 1/2 sqaure tube cut lengthwise. I have a cage to build and the front bumper. I also need some more cross braces but I am going to wait until I have the axles and trans. I will keep updating as I progress. Glen |
01-26-2006, 04:58 PM | #7 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: East Quogue
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As long as its not that Toys r Us crap with a plastic chassis. Just kidding!! |
01-27-2006, 02:36 PM | #8 |
Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wofford Hts
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| Bumper
I built the front bumper today, here are the pics. I just noticed that ranger12 was logged on with my computer, I will have to change it. :? Glen bumper bumper bumper Last edited by ranger12; 01-27-2006 at 03:31 PM. |
01-27-2006, 03:35 PM | #9 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Trail OR
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I posted the reply above before noticing that ranger12 had logged in with my computer. He is my daughters boyfriend and he is here more than at home. Hes a good kid so no big deal + he is in to RC. :-P Glen |
01-27-2006, 08:36 PM | #10 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: a place of settlement, activity, or residence.
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Very cool, love the frame-work. What wheels and tires are you thinking of running?
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01-28-2006, 09:56 AM | #11 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Trail OR
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I am getting a TLT used and it comes with mashers on hpi wheels and g-made wideners. I may want to try some geolanders an pede wheels though. The Pedes look like the wheels on my 1:1 LC. I am going to use a Losi xxt tranny with full bearings since I have 1 extra. The truck also comes with an Integy lathe motor. Lots of work to do and things to learn, any advice is appreciated. Glen |
01-31-2006, 02:15 PM | #12 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Trail OR
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I have been working on the springs and shackles, still don't have axles so I can't mount to the frame yet. I made bushings out of vacuum hose and the little brass tubes that come in a clod kit. I am going to use 3/4 elliptical in the back if it works. The shackle on the front spring will bolt through the frame and the front eye will be spaced down 1/4" or so to keep the caster angle close. The rear shackle will mount as shown in the pics and the eye will mount close to the frame to point the pinion towards the tranny, no rear steer so caster is not an issue. I also built a trailer for my traxxas villain that I will pull with the FJ. It still needs fenders, paint and front support. The boat came used like you see it, needs new paint and some tlc. Glen 3/4 elliptical mock up boat & trailer trailer trailer |
01-31-2006, 02:47 PM | #13 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Allentown/West Chester
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so ya wear nail polish or lipgloss eh? Lookin good i really wanna build a leaved xj, just need to find an xj body to do it |
01-31-2006, 02:51 PM | #14 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N
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Great metal work, love the boat trailer.
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01-31-2006, 07:21 PM | #15 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando
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What are using to mend your frame and bumpers?
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01-31-2006, 09:36 PM | #16 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yuma
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how are you going to put the springs to the axles?
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02-01-2006, 07:16 AM | #17 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: long island NY
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very nice work!!
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02-01-2006, 08:36 AM | #18 | |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Trail OR
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Colquitcustom405, do you mean "bend", I am bending the metal around pipe, bar and other things I have laying around. I use heat when needed like on the frame, it is all mig welded together. Glen | |
02-16-2006, 10:04 AM | #19 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Trail OR
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Here are some pics of my progress on the scale fj40 and a couple of the boat trailer. I had to narrow the fj frame 1" in the back to fit the axle, next to build is the upper shock mounts and cage. I had back surgery Mon 13th so progress will be slow for awhile. I took the pics since I am just laying around the house. Glen fj fj fj fj fj fj fj trailer trailer |
02-16-2006, 10:18 AM | #20 |
Sinking with the ship Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Capitan...sole survivor and sinking fast
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Sweet! The frame and everything looks good, I like how you mounted the trans, looks realistic that way, kind like the TC is hanging down a bit . The shackles looks great too, and its got some serious flex for a leaf spring rig . Keep up the good work! Mike |
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