Original "Betty" found and restored

[krazykrawler]

I recently made a trade on here with another member and i got a little more than i was expecting.The other trader sent me some pics as i sent him some of my rig.After closer inspection,i realized it was "Betty".For those who dont know,this frame was built by Hulk,then another member in Hawaii wound up with it.We also have to include JIA (jason in augusta) as he writes articles for the crawler mags.Well,JIA ended up with "Betty" and did a complete rebuild and write-up.This was a beautiful rig and i enjoyed reading the article ,Skip forward to present day.After receiving "Betty" i discovered it still had all the original parts still bolted on.The only thing that wasnt there were the RC4WD Rockstar wheels,the original lockrings were still attached.though.Some stock Axial 8 holes have found there way on the rig. The tires had been swapped out for 2.2 Roc Loks.I immediately tore it down,stripped the frame,made new body panels and located the original Tribal stickers from the Hi-Lux.I also made a new bed panel out of some sheet lexan and installed a Tractor Supply miniature tool box for some scale points.Although,i probably wont run this rig too much as it is kinda a legend in the RC crawling world. .....Let me know how it looks

[ColquittCustom405]

pretty cool seeing old stuff like this still floating around...

[Bulldog]

Nice score...a classic beauty! Really nice work on the restoration!

[blakeski]

Wow super cool!!

[krazykrawler]

Originally Posted by blakeski

Wow super cool!!

Thanks,guys...

[rocpede]

Im glad to see that betty is still going strong, I remember that build like it was yesterday.

[adamargue]

This rig a guido are what got me into rc. I tried to get it when Jason had it up for sale a wile back. Looks good man. :thumbup:

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[Debonair]

I'm not an OG, how old is this rig and the article on it?

[corkysk8]

It looks ready for Sunday!

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[krazykrawler]

Originally Posted by Debonair

I'm not an OG, how old is this rig and the article on it?

Im not sure when it was originally built but the magazine is from 2009.

[666]

I wish I had that rig, one of my favorites..

[krazykrawler]

Originally Posted by corkysk8

It looks ready for Sunday!

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HaHa Corky,its not quite ready for heavy trail action yet.I havent waterproofed it yet and it has a crappy servo for steering.I havent had the funds to get a high torque one yet,but it will be there..

[rocpede]

Here is JIA build thread for Betty from back in the day, for people that were not a member here back when it was built.

Betty - Electronics install started

[krazykrawler]

Originally Posted by rocpede

Here is JIA build thread for Betty from back in the day, for people that were not a member here back when it was built.

Betty - Electronics install started

Thanks for that link.Ive had it saved in my favorites for a while,just forgot to post it up..

[DSchulten88]

How funny.. I just pulled my back issues out of storage cause we finally put together a room I can set up in.. I remember this being a very inspirational issue. I read it over and over.. only to realize my skills wouldn't ever get to that level.. maybe one day. Crazy though she's still around.

[krazykrawler]

Originally Posted by DSchulten88

How funny.. I just pulled my back issues out of storage cause we finally put together a room I can set up in.. I remember this being a very inspirational issue. I read it over and over.. only to realize my skills wouldn't ever get to that level.. maybe one day. Crazy though she's still around.

Hey,congrats on your own space.I feel lucky to have Betty,and even more so since it was featured in the magazine

[BigBaller]

Truck was last here in MN I think? Pete had it. Just found a video of Betty splashing in the cold water up here. don't ask for the video, I never share.