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76kcfdeng · 01-26-2006, 03:32 PM

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

ScaleHobbies · 01-26-2006, 03:42 PM

Nice hand work!!
How did you do the bending on that frame?
Can you do a TJ Jeep frame???
Matt

BrandO · 01-26-2006, 03:49 PM

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.

1BadJeepBruiser · 01-26-2006, 03:54 PM

Nice frame, Ill be keeping an eye on this build, anything that is a toyota based and has leaf springs is awesome

Mike

Unimoger · 01-26-2006, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1badjeepbruiser

Nice frame, Ill be keeping an eye on this build, anything that is a toyota based and has leaf springs is awesome

Mike

2nd that Mike, gotta love the yota with the leafs and metal frame.

76kcfdeng · 01-26-2006, 04:56 PM

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

James Luce · 01-26-2006, 04:58 PM

As long as its not that Toys r Us crap with a plastic chassis.

Just kidding!!

ranger12 · 01-27-2006, 02:36 PM

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

76kcfdeng · 01-27-2006, 03:35 PM

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

thaclodking · 01-27-2006, 08:36 PM

Very cool, love the frame-work. What wheels and tires are you thinking of running?

76kcfdeng · 01-28-2006, 09:56 AM

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

76kcfdeng · 01-31-2006, 02:15 PM

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

Brian, aka XJFanatic.com · 01-31-2006, 02:47 PM

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

Unimoger · 01-31-2006, 02:51 PM

Great metal work, love the boat trailer.

ColquittCustom405 · 01-31-2006, 07:21 PM

What are using to mend your frame and bumpers?

shortbusjeep · 01-31-2006, 09:36 PM

how are you going to put the springs to the axles?

crawlingfireguy · 02-01-2006, 07:16 AM

very nice work!!

76kcfdeng · 02-01-2006, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shortbusjeep

how are you going to put the springs to the axles?

I am not sure yet, I don't have the axles. I may make u-bolts like in the 3/4 elliptical pic or figure out something else when I have the parts.
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

76kcfdeng · 02-16-2006, 10:04 AM

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

1BadJeepBruiser · 02-16-2006, 10:18 AM

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

01-26-2006, 03:32 PM	#1
76kcfdeng Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Trail OR Posts: 103	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

01-27-2006, 02:36 PM	#8
ranger12 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wofford Hts Posts: 2	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.

01-31-2006, 02:15 PM	#12
76kcfdeng Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Trail OR Posts: 103	update 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

02-16-2006, 10:04 AM	#19
76kcfdeng Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Trail OR Posts: 103	update 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

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01-26-2006, 03:42 PM	#2
ScaleHobbies Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 78	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
BrandO Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 560	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.

01-26-2006, 03:54 PM	#4
1BadJeepBruiser Sinking with the ship Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Capitan...sole survivor and sinking fast Posts: 8,864	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, 04:56 PM	#6
76kcfdeng Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Trail OR Posts: 103	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
James Luce Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: East Quogue Posts: 242	As long as its not that Toys r Us crap with a plastic chassis. Just kidding!!

01-27-2006, 03:35 PM	#9
76kcfdeng Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Trail OR Posts: 103	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
thaclodking Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: a place of settlement, activity, or residence. Posts: 842	Very cool, love the frame-work. What wheels and tires are you thinking of running?

01-28-2006, 09:56 AM	#11
76kcfdeng Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Trail OR Posts: 103	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, 02:47 PM	#13
Brian, aka XJFanatic.com Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Allentown/West Chester Posts: 171	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
Unimoger I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N Posts: 7,391	Great metal work, love the boat trailer.

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01-31-2006, 07:21 PM	#15
ColquittCustom405 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 7,420	What are using to mend your frame and bumpers?

01-31-2006, 09:36 PM	#16
shortbusjeep Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yuma Posts: 285	how are you going to put the springs to the axles?

02-01-2006, 07:16 AM	#17
crawlingfireguy Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: long island NY Posts: 62	very nice work!!

02-16-2006, 10:18 AM	#20
1BadJeepBruiser Sinking with the ship Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Capitan...sole survivor and sinking fast Posts: 8,864	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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