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dpdsurf · 12-26-2010, 08:14 PM

I didn't think I'd have a chance to but I got a little done.

Ooooh GCM transfer case. This thing is so small. Very smooth and very nice machine work.

Axial parts tree steering wheel for now.

I picked up some JConcepts wheels. The track width was too narrow on the RC4WD OEM wheels.

I still have to work on this hood. I'm thinking about fiberglass since I have past experience when I used to make surfboards. But a plug and mold just takes so damn long to make. We'll see.

There will be plenty of room for the seats by using the T-Case.

travis c. · 12-27-2010, 06:23 AM

Sweet Dave, can't wait to see it on the rocks.

SlinkySam · 12-27-2010, 10:26 PM

Dude, that thing is so slick. Can't wait to see it in the end (and out at the Bean so I can drive it

)

-Sam

sami_rock king · 12-28-2010, 09:24 AM

that looks like it take a lot of hammer.

Big Bill · 12-29-2010, 07:46 AM

Very nice Dave, I may have missed it but what are you going to use for a trans.-motor mount? That transfer case really does give you alot of room for the cockpit.

dpdsurf · 12-29-2010, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by travis c.

Sweet Dave, can't wait to see it on the rocks.

Soon I hope. Without being on vacation these last 2 weeks there's no way I woulf have ever finished this thing otherwise.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlinkySam

Dude, that thing is so slick. Can't wait to see it in the end (and out at the Bean so I can drive it

)

-Sam

Thanks Sam, it looks pretty good with 1.9's too.

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Originally Posted by sami_rock king

that looks like it take a lot of hammer.

...amd chisel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Bill

Very nice Dave, I may have missed it but what are you going to use for a trans.-motor mount? That transfer case really does give you alot of room for the cockpit.

Thanks Bill. I'm work on the cross member for the transmission now. I'm going with an Axial trany. Yeah, this T-case is unbelievably small.

I got some team3six seats and diamond plate floor installed. These seats are really light and look nice. The detail in the seatbelts is unbelievable.

Scattman · 12-29-2010, 09:34 AM

Looks like the North end of a Southbound horse.

dpdsurf · 12-29-2010, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Scattman

Looks like the North end of a Southbound horse.

Man, you see yourself in everything don't you?

MTHead · 12-29-2010, 11:45 AM

Looking good Dave!!

JustMe · 12-29-2010, 08:42 PM

looking awesome

dpdsurf · 12-31-2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MTHead

Looking good Dave!!

Thanks John. Maybe if I get a few more under my belt they'll as goos as yours some day.

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Originally Posted by JustMe

looking awesome

Thank you

I actuall drove it in the house last night. Tore it back down a little for a few changes and I'm waiting for the Holmes Hobbies BRXL's to be back in stock.

Mad4Rnr · 01-01-2011, 01:16 AM

Looks good Dave!

rckjeep · 01-01-2011, 12:20 PM

Nice work Dave, diggin it for sure. What's the overall length of the chassis?

dpdsurf · 01-01-2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mad4Rnr

Looks good Dave!

Thanks Erik

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Originally Posted by rckjeep

Nice work Dave, diggin it for sure. What's the overall length of the chassis?

Thanks Dave. It's 16" long with a 12.5" WB. I cut off the front 2" of the SCX10 chassis which proved to be a mistake. It made my steering setup much more of a challenge.

I actually got it running today. It worked pretty good other than the steering, it could be better. I also need a solution for the drive shaft from the tranny to the T-case, it's the weak link.

The tranny and motor just squeezed in.

The weak link.

You can see that 2 maxx shafts won't fit. I have an MIP on the rear but it was too long for the front so I went with the maxx shaft mod setup.

Fuel cell.

It holds the receiver.

1/4" stainless upper and lower links.

It's obvious that the steering needs more work.

boosted4lyf · 01-02-2011, 01:27 AM

looks great dave we're gonna need some action shots man

Team Tactical Bacon · 01-02-2011, 12:37 PM

That is coming together awesome. Nice squeeze job undeer the hood!

dpdsurf · 01-02-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by boosted4lyf

looks great dave we're gonna need some action shots man

Thanks. Just for you, one hand on the cam and one hand trying to drive a twin stick.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Team Tactical Bacon

That is coming together awesome. Nice squeeze job undeer the hood!

Thanks, yeah it was close. You can tell I monkeyed around with it quite a bit by all the chipped paint in that area.

Worked on the panels a little bit today. Waiting on a new body so I can redo the hood.

travis c. · 01-02-2011, 07:55 PM

Awesome Dave, can't wait to see it on Saturday.

hellbentrodder · 01-02-2011, 09:23 PM

Looks great Dave.

On that weak link.....If you have some MIP's, I can make them whatever length you need.

dpdsurf · 01-02-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by travis c.

Awesome Dave, can't wait to see it on Saturday.

What's on Saturday?

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Originally Posted by hellbentrodder

Looks great Dave.

On that weak link.....If you have some MIP's, I can make them whatever length you need.

Thanks Peter, you have a PM.

12-26-2010, 08:14 PM	#41
dpdsurf I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pacific Ocean Posts: 2,342	I didn't think I'd have a chance to but I got a little done. Ooooh GCM transfer case. This thing is so small. Very smooth and very nice machine work. Axial parts tree steering wheel for now. I picked up some JConcepts wheels. The track width was too narrow on the RC4WD OEM wheels. I still have to work on this hood. I'm thinking about fiberglass since I have past experience when I used to make surfboards. But a plug and mold just takes so damn long to make. We'll see. There will be plenty of room for the seats by using the T-Case.

12-27-2010, 06:23 AM	#42
travis c. I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chico now Posts: 2,384	Sweet Dave, can't wait to see it on the rocks.

12-27-2010, 10:26 PM	#43
SlinkySam RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 1,456	Dude, that thing is so slick. Can't wait to see it in the end (and out at the Bean so I can drive it ) -Sam

12-28-2010, 09:24 AM	#44
sami_rock king Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Location: england Posts: 25	that looks like it take a lot of hammer.

12-29-2010, 07:46 AM	#45
Big Bill Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fortuna Calif. Posts: 997	Very nice Dave, I may have missed it but what are you going to use for a trans.-motor mount? That transfer case really does give you alot of room for the cockpit.

12-29-2010, 09:34 AM	#47
Scattman Official Cook of the ECC Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hawthorne, Florida Posts: 2,653	Looks like the North end of a Southbound horse.

12-29-2010, 11:45 AM	#49
MTHead DOOH!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 2,105	Looking good Dave!!

12-29-2010, 08:42 PM	#50
JustMe Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hawaii Posts: 241	looking awesome

01-01-2011, 01:16 AM	#52
Mad4Rnr RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Penngrove Posts: 1,809	Looks good Dave!

01-01-2011, 12:20 PM	#53
rckjeep I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Jose Posts: 5,207	Nice work Dave, diggin it for sure. What's the overall length of the chassis?

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01-02-2011, 01:27 AM	#55
boosted4lyf I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tehachapi,Ca Posts: 2,334	looks great dave we're gonna need some action shots man

01-02-2011, 12:37 PM	#56
Team Tactical Bacon Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Big hands, Little tools.......GRRRRR Posts: 315	That is coming together awesome. Nice squeeze job undeer the hood!

01-02-2011, 07:55 PM	#58
travis c. I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chico now Posts: 2,384	Awesome Dave, can't wait to see it on Saturday.

01-02-2011, 09:23 PM	#59
hellbentrodder Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cotati Posts: 704	Looks great Dave. On that weak link.....If you have some MIP's, I can make them whatever length you need.

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