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08-06-2008, 12:26 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH
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|  HULKwerks Tuber: Poison IVY  When I first joined up I was drooling all over these sweet custom built tubers. Bein in the situation that I am, I don't have all the tool or even the room to build one of my own... that is where HULK came it. I contacted him some time ago to build me a Jeep tuber. Many PM's back and forth, I decided I wanted one based on the 1:1 known as Sparkle. Built by a local AZ wheeler and constructed by the guys at 4Wheeler Supply in Phoenix, I knew I wanted one of my own! This is the rig I'm basing my build off of.  I'm hoping to get this thing looking as close to Sparkle as I can, while not sacrificing too much performance. This build might not go very fast, because it's my first REAL rc build, and I want to do it right, with the right parts and all. Here is what she looks like currently(photo by HULK). I wanted my version full width, no cut down grill or anything, so that's why the front "bumper" looks too wide, in case you were wondering.   I ordered an AX10 kit from Cory @ RPP and it should be here tomorrow. I'll get started on the mock-up build tomorrow when the kit shows up. The build list so far: AX10 Axles & Tranny -BonusLine Lockers -TCS 4-link Mounts F&R The suspension is still in question. I may make some choices after the AX10 shocks are built and installed. I want this thing to ride low.  Electronics are undecided too, but I'm leaning towards a Mamba Max and HHH 45t with an 8-cell NiMh pack for power. As for wheels and tires, I'm thinking Pro-Line FlatIrons wrapped around CAC 6-Spokes. I hope to have a couple of updates tomorrow.  Last edited by 2JSC; 08-27-2008 at 09:08 PM. |
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08-06-2008, 12:29 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: alpharetta
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looking good bro |
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08-06-2008, 04:01 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Pedro Alcantara-Spain
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Fantastic
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08-06-2008, 06:11 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew.
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Going to be nice keep those updates coming.
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08-06-2008, 06:14 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: clarksburg
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More!!!!!!!
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08-06-2008, 12:03 PM
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| PapaGriz Yo   Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the garage building the wife a crawler
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I passed over this thread a couple times because the title didn't spark my interest. Dear lord, thankfully I decided to check in. Keep it true to the 1:1 and this build will be off the chizain.  Looking forward to more. |
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08-06-2008, 01:25 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH
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Thanks for the kind words guys! No UPS man yet, so I may try and start making the body pannels, or start cleaning up the frame. Did I mention this thing is a tank?! It wieghs a good 3-4lbs in it's raw form. |
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08-06-2008, 01:36 PM
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| ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX
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Pimp! ive got some of my aluminum TJ grill on order if your interested
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08-06-2008, 01:50 PM
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| Quarry Creeper  Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana
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That chassis is certainly a good start to a sweet build. Keep us posted. |
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08-06-2008, 01:59 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hiatus..sutiaH
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Definitely following. I love these comp/tuber builds in scale.
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08-06-2008, 09:34 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hinsdale
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Looks like this things gonna be awesome! |
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08-06-2008, 10:16 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: a place where everything looks the same. oh and no rocks.
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| man this is going to be awsome!  |
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08-06-2008, 10:28 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH
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Thanks guys! The AX10 showed up and I got to building. The axles are done, and went ahead and installed the stock lockers. I have BonusLine lockers, but will install them after I buy some more upgrades like knuckles and straight axle adapters. My TCS upper link plates should be in tomorrow, I hope, so I can really try and start some mock up. I didn't make it into town for camera batteries. So no pictures... you all know what AX10 axles look like.  I didn't get to work on the chassis because I don't have any grinding stones, so those are on the list of items to get in town tomorrow. ALSO - Some of you PM'd me about selling the chassis.. already.... Sorry but it's NOT FOR SALE! |
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08-08-2008, 05:38 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH
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Well some family stuff came up and I haven't been able to touch it. I mocked in the rear lower links, and the stock Ax10 ones are going to be too long. Think I'm going to make some custom, or order up some of the shorter Axial ones.  |
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08-08-2008, 09:19 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ukiah
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This going to be sweet |
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08-09-2008, 01:28 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: the White House
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Your off to a GREAT start! Keep up the good work. If your ever in Yuma look me up & we'll waste a couple of packs together. On the links, Just cut to length & retap them.
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08-09-2008, 01:31 AM
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| RCC Addict  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western ND, Bakken central
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lookin forward to some progress subscribed |
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08-09-2008, 09:18 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gilbert
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Looking good man! I was wondering when you were going to get off your arse and get on this thing! You've been sitting on that frame for a couple months now! Don't know if you have an Ace Hardware up there, but they sell nice Irwin taps in the correct size. Its just too bad you picked a Jeep, instead of an FJ40, to base ur build on! Keep up the good work!
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08-09-2008, 11:14 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA
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im going to watch this thread,i can't wait until your done.
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08-09-2008, 11:33 PM
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