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02-17-2006, 07:13 PM | #1 |
Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA
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| Land Cruiser Tuber scale buildup
Well I finally got started on this truck the other day. I did not make the frame, or paint the body, it has been passed around and its finally found a good home thats going to finish it in all the glory it deserves I did some research, as the person I bought it from was not the original owner/builder either. I found out Kingcobra built this about 6 months ago. The last guy added the shock mounting plates and a coat of primer. Along with some messy welds on those plates... The picture is pretty much what I have now. The body is painted on the outside to give it a more realistic look thats not so glossy. Its scary to think that it is going to get beat up... UPDATE: RUNNING PICS ON PAGE 3! My plans for the truck: TLT axles with tobee wideners (painted flat black) Yoko geolanders pede tranny mounted under the hood, with a transfer case in the middle of the chassis. 55t lathe Super rooster Hitec 945MG Integy shocks, losi springs 11.5" wheelbase Maybe a full interior (already have the seats) Spare tire mount Lots of little scale features I will be adding handles and a bigger stinger and probably a few more things. I have already started work on it here and there and I will post up some more pics soon. Im really excited about this one but its taking some time. Last edited by Brandon; 02-26-2006 at 08:52 PM. |
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02-17-2006, 07:54 PM | #2 |
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looks like a good start. nice body. you should put a winch where the picture of one is. that would be cool. Last edited by dannyd; 02-18-2006 at 03:58 PM. |
02-17-2006, 08:00 PM | #3 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Brick
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Very Sweet Tube Work... Can't wait to see more... !!!
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02-17-2006, 08:36 PM | #4 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: over there
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Great Great Great!!! Work. That is one of the nicest tube jobs made.
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02-17-2006, 08:44 PM | #5 |
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Keep the pics coming on what is being done to truck! Looks Great! Dave |
02-17-2006, 09:10 PM | #6 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK.
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Another great looking build! |
02-17-2006, 09:47 PM | #7 | |
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Seriously though. What are you planning on using for a transfer case? I was thinking of doing that same thing with a project soon? | |
02-17-2006, 10:36 PM | #8 | |
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02-17-2006, 11:04 PM | #9 |
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| what color is that and very nice looking truck Last edited by 2.2maxxboy; 02-18-2006 at 08:36 AM. |
02-18-2006, 01:36 AM | #10 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando
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Phat as hell man!
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02-18-2006, 01:47 AM | #11 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Washington
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Sweet build! THats awesome tube work!
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02-18-2006, 02:58 AM | #12 |
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Good build there, I remember Kingcobra's post over at scale 4x4. Still looks really cool. Finaly someone is gonna finish that truck. |
02-18-2006, 12:04 PM | #13 | ||
Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA
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And here are the seats I got for it, but mine are black with orange in the middle, they look so cool inside the frame! | ||
02-19-2006, 12:24 AM | #14 |
Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA
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Transfer case is in. Its a traxxas sledgehammer tranny, well part of it, with the yokes ok the topshaft going to the diff on the pede tranny. Worked out really well actually. Heres some pics: |
02-19-2006, 12:26 AM | #15 |
Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA
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Did some mock up with the seats and a spare for fun Now its time to start the 4 link! Also painted the axles flat black for a more scale look. Pics: |
02-19-2006, 12:47 AM | #16 |
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i just sh!t myself! |
02-19-2006, 12:52 AM | #17 |
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Looks great. If you decide to sell let me know. Im saving up. PS, who made that in the first place? Props to them.
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02-19-2006, 12:53 AM | #18 |
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hey i just noticed how much clearance you gain by doing that and it has a low cog could this be the next big thing? nice work!
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02-19-2006, 05:19 AM | #19 |
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Wow that looks great! Any idea what kind of paint was used on the body?
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02-19-2006, 10:25 AM | #20 | |
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What happened to KC? I've seen a couple of his projects here with new owners. He was building some cool stuff. EDIT: Found it....... a tuber...finally... Color is Duplicolor Nissan 350Z LeMans Sunset Last edited by CSR; 02-19-2006 at 10:29 AM. | |
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