Project TTC Class 3: PJ Hale's 1948 Willys

[Desert Rc]

So I I've credit where credit is due. This is Colby's rig and tube work is amazing....done by ScaleReady.

Please check out Colby's start and more pics of PJs rig
PJ Hale's 2010 TTC 1948 Willy's

I got talking to Colby one day and he said he was ready to start a new project, and I could help but take this project on. Basically I bought the chassis and one hammered Willys body. The body is definitely salvageable and I plan to put some love into it. I just need a specific bag of styrene and I will complete it.

So please don't judge these humble beginnings, I started the mock up and fizzled out quick. I'm tired. So I thought I would just start with the beginning.

This will be one big bitch of a rig. Here is a part list.

Mamba Max Pro
Tekin Pro 4 3300kv Brushless motor
Here's the skinny on the axles....all x2
RC4WD Wraith axles
RC4WD aluminum C hubs
RC4WD 4 link truss
ARB diff covers
STRC aluminum shock mount
HR steel diff lockers
Axial universals front and back
VP wraith steering hubs front and back
VP steering links= 4WS
Put together with brand new bearings and Lucas red & tacky grease.
Scale Ready custom chassis, incredibly nice work!
Gear head Slot Mags 2.2
RC4WD 2.2 Iroks
GCM Transfer
All steel internal axial tranny
MIP driveshafts
Gmade resovior adjustable shocks


That's what I can think of.
Here is the project start pics...

[ScaleReady]

Right on! Glad to see this thread get started.

Went to good hands

[Bulldog]

Here we go again! Nice to see this rig again! That's one heck of a parts list!

[Colby]

Oh man... this is going to be awesome! Cant wait to see how it turns out man. I cant beleive how good it looks with wraith axles See if you can copy the rear 4 link/coil setup PJ was running. Thatd be sweet

[Highmark]

Dude those wheels would look FANTASTIC on there! Can't wait to see what you pull off with this.

[Desert Rc]

This one has been thrown on the back burner, due to my getting the class 1 ready for our local comps.

I was getting pissed at the links anyhow. I had configuring links on wraith axled rigs. I get back to this rig soon.

[Colby]

Ah hell, cmon man, class 3 is more fun anyway cant.wait to see what it looks like when the body actually looks like a willys!

[ScaleReady]

Send it back to me. I will work on it for ya

[The Doc]

Just a question....Is it the pic or are you setting up to run that much neg-caster.

[Desert Rc]

It's not set up in the least yet. I have to configure everything still. It's just a pic...

[Desert Rc]

[Colby]

Thats all....

[Bananaclip]

Yeah Buddy!!!!!!!

[ScaleReady]

Turning out great!

[Desert Rc]

Well still have no oxygen in my tank so I thought I would work on some body refurb. I love doing this kinda thing. Colby wasn't really giving himself credit but I think he built up some really nice lines on this body now I'm just following his lead with some added strength.

Also a pic of my little helper.

[dezmoon]

That Looks Great,,I loved That Rig In The TTC ,,I Wanna See This Finished....

[Colby]

And that sir is why you own this rig now. Damn that looks good!!

[Desert Rc]

Thanks guys getting more and more excited on this build. Put some more love into the 3d effect of the grill. I know that this is the most important part of this build to make the body "look right"

[Colby]

Very cool The little details are what make it. Like the little point on the hood. I wish my ADD would let me keep a rig long enough to do that kind of stuff

EDIT: Shoot me a text if you still have my digits

[Desert Rc]

thanks the "crown" at the top of the bars was a pita to get right. I managed to get it made with all styrene and no filler but it took a lot of soft sanding. I was really afraid of over sanding it. I am pleased with the results.