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R2j · 09-10-2012, 12:01 PM

Well had the opportunity to pick up one of Kaetwo's early chassis from a local guy last week, Thanks Dan!

Kaetwo's Trail Dog

First priority was to get the AR60's mocked up under it since it was SCX based. I started with the stock Wraith links for a base point, then reworked until I ended up with a wheel base I was happy with. As it sits now the wheel base is just shy of 13". For the front I went with Honcho 3/16" SS rears with Jato ends on one side and Revo on the other for the lowers. Uppers are Wraith straight 3/16" SS lowers with Jato and Revos like the lower links. Rear uses 1/4" SS Honcho rears with Revo ends and the uppers will be Wraith straight 3/16" SS lowers with Revo ends.

The rear of the chassis will see most of the changes. It will get a truggy back half and shortened a bit. Other changes will include reworking the door tubes, roof support cross bars and possibly putting the straight bar back in at the windshield frame, not sure if I like the "angry eye" look on this one.

It was modded when it first come to CO along with the Summit trans that used to be in it.

Parts list:
-Modded R1 axles with 4WS
-Axial trans with Robinson goodies
-SCX10 shocks
-MIP drive shafts
-Wheels.....................something new coming soon!
-PL TSL's G8
-Savox steering servos front & rear with custom CMS
-R2j Kustoms Stainless links
-Holmes 20t hand wound
-Castle Mamba Max...old school

-Castle BEC
-Servo winch
-2200 3c lipo

Before & Mock up pics....

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More to come!

4RunnerKid · 09-10-2012, 12:57 PM

looking good, Shon

R2j · 09-10-2012, 01:01 PM

Thanks Mike!

I was looking at this pic.....Looks like it needs some TLC too. Bumper is out of whack

R2j · 09-11-2012, 09:36 AM

Started cutting "T Dog" up....shorten it about an 1.25" - 1.50" and bent the down tubes in front of the shock mount.

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Didn't quite know how I felt about the change, but now seeing the pictures together for comparison, I like it. Now to get the truggy section done and then it really should look right.

Hoosierdady · 09-11-2012, 09:43 AM

I like the change. The hood looks odd on there though.

R2j · 09-12-2012, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoosierdady

I like the change. The hood looks odd on there though.

Thanks!

I thought about and even looked at some other hoods, but to me it wouldn't be the same without the Trail Ranger hood..."T-Dog"......Sami look-a-like.

I'm going to have fun finding another body, but for now I'll just strip the blue paint off and reuse it. It's in pretty good shape yet. Then I'll make some metal doors/panels.

R2j · 09-12-2012, 01:15 PM

Got some more done in between other projects.

It's coming along nicely. Undecided on what to do with the front window bar.

I cut out the angry eyes and put a straight bar back in but I'm not feeling it.

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doublej · 09-12-2012, 03:55 PM

Why dont you like the angry bar and the straight bar? Is it how it effects the roof or just the bar itself?

R2j · 09-12-2012, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by doublej

Why dont you like the angry bar and the straight bar? Is it how it effects the roof or just the bar itself?

I not really sure, but neither was doing anything for me. I build by feeling mostly and how I see things. But I think I worked it out now

......I'll have pics up a little later

duster one · 09-12-2012, 04:42 PM

looks good i tried to buy it a week or so ago but i was to slow if i would have seen good clear pics like you have i would not have waited so long ....i will give you what you paid for it ..

R2j · 09-12-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by duster one

looks good i tried to buy it a week or so ago but i was to slow if i would have seen good clear pics like you have i would not have waited so long ....i will give you what you paid for it ..

Thanks!

I didn't need the pics, I new the chassis already since it was owed by a local guy.

Not going to be for sale anytime soon, I like this one!

R2j · 09-12-2012, 09:53 PM

Decided on what to do with the roof.

Cut out all the old and then replaced it with some DOM tubing to keep some weight off. Just tacked it up for now, in case I change my mind

I don't think I will.....I like it now.

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bmuzz1 · 09-12-2012, 10:00 PM

I like it Shon. Looking forward to more updates

R2j · 09-12-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bmuzz1

I like it Shon. Looking forward to more updates

Thanks Brian. It sure has been fun to work on, and I have more ideas to add yet.

duster one · 09-13-2012, 04:48 AM

looks real good ..what are you using to weld with....

R2j · 09-13-2012, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by duster one

looks real good ..what are you using to weld with....

I TIG weld all my chassis and parts.

R2j · 09-13-2012, 04:38 PM

Added a little something to the front window

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chicostaxxs007 · 09-13-2012, 04:46 PM

roof looks nice shon great work like always

MG200 · 09-13-2012, 06:23 PM

Now that is a cool looking windshield support!

bmuzz1 · 09-13-2012, 06:46 PM

Now that is a kick a$$ touch right there!

09-10-2012, 12:01 PM	#1
R2j SORRCA Committee Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Parkston, SD Posts: 4,523	R2j Kustoms "T-Dog the SuperZuk" Well had the opportunity to pick up one of Kaetwo's early chassis from a local guy last week, Thanks Dan! Kaetwo's Trail Dog First priority was to get the AR60's mocked up under it since it was SCX based. I started with the stock Wraith links for a base point, then reworked until I ended up with a wheel base I was happy with. As it sits now the wheel base is just shy of 13". For the front I went with Honcho 3/16" SS rears with Jato ends on one side and Revo on the other for the lowers. Uppers are Wraith straight 3/16" SS lowers with Jato and Revos like the lower links. Rear uses 1/4" SS Honcho rears with Revo ends and the uppers will be Wraith straight 3/16" SS lowers with Revo ends. The rear of the chassis will see most of the changes. It will get a truggy back half and shortened a bit. Other changes will include reworking the door tubes, roof support cross bars and possibly putting the straight bar back in at the windshield frame, not sure if I like the "angry eye" look on this one. It was modded when it first come to CO along with the Summit trans that used to be in it. Parts list: -Modded R1 axles with 4WS -Axial trans with Robinson goodies -SCX10 shocks -MIP drive shafts -Wheels.....................something new coming soon! -PL TSL's G8 -Savox steering servos front & rear with custom CMS -R2j Kustoms Stainless links -Holmes 20t hand wound -Castle Mamba Max...old school -Castle BEC -Servo winch -2200 3c lipo Before & Mock up pics.... More to come! Last edited by R2j; 10-09-2012 at 10:30 AM. Reason: made changes to the build

09-10-2012, 12:57 PM	#2
4RunnerKid RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oceano, CA Posts: 1,154	Re: Rebuild of Kaetwo's "Trail Dog" R2j style looking good, Shon

09-10-2012, 01:01 PM	#3
R2j SORRCA Committee Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Parkston, SD Posts: 4,523	Re: Rebuild of Kaetwo's "Trail Dog" R2j style Thanks Mike! I was looking at this pic.....Looks like it needs some TLC too. Bumper is out of whack

09-11-2012, 09:36 AM	#4
R2j SORRCA Committee Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Parkston, SD Posts: 4,523	Re: Rebuild of Kaetwo's "Trail Dog" R2j style Started cutting "T Dog" up....shorten it about an 1.25" - 1.50" and bent the down tubes in front of the shock mount. Before After Before After Didn't quite know how I felt about the change, but now seeing the pictures together for comparison, I like it. Now to get the truggy section done and then it really should look right.

09-11-2012, 09:43 AM	#5
Hoosierdady Fan of wheelspeed Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Southern IN Posts: 3,369	Re: Rebuild of Kaetwo's "Trail Dog" R2j style I like the change. The hood looks odd on there though.

09-12-2012, 01:15 PM	#7
R2j SORRCA Committee Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Parkston, SD Posts: 4,523	Re: Rebuild of Kaetwo's "Trail Dog" R2j style Got some more done in between other projects. It's coming along nicely. Undecided on what to do with the front window bar. I cut out the angry eyes and put a straight bar back in but I'm not feeling it.

09-12-2012, 03:55 PM	#8
doublej I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sin City Posts: 3,628	Re: Rebuild of Kaetwo's "Trail Dog" R2j style Why dont you like the angry bar and the straight bar? Is it how it effects the roof or just the bar itself?

09-12-2012, 04:42 PM	#10
duster one Newbie Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: baileyville maine Posts: 40	Re: Rebuild of Kaetwo's "Trail Dog" R2j style looks good i tried to buy it a week or so ago but i was to slow if i would have seen good clear pics like you have i would not have waited so long ....i will give you what you paid for it ..

09-12-2012, 09:53 PM	#12
R2j SORRCA Committee Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Parkston, SD Posts: 4,523	Re: Rebuild of Kaetwo's "Trail Dog" R2j style Decided on what to do with the roof. Cut out all the old and then replaced it with some DOM tubing to keep some weight off. Just tacked it up for now, in case I change my mind I don't think I will.....I like it now.

09-12-2012, 10:00 PM	#13
bmuzz1 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Tan Valley Posts: 4,267	Re: Rebuild of Kaetwo's "Trail Dog" R2j style I like it Shon. Looking forward to more updates

09-13-2012, 04:48 AM	#15
duster one Newbie Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: baileyville maine Posts: 40	Re: Rebuild of Kaetwo's "Trail Dog" R2j style looks real good ..what are you using to weld with....

09-13-2012, 04:38 PM	#17
R2j SORRCA Committee Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Parkston, SD Posts: 4,523	Re: Rebuild of Kaetwo's "Trail Dog" R2j style Added a little something to the front window

09-13-2012, 04:46 PM	#18
chicostaxxs007 RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bradenton Posts: 1,299	Re: Rebuild of Kaetwo's "Trail Dog" R2j style roof looks nice shon great work like always

09-13-2012, 06:23 PM	#19
MG200 Chassis & Tubework Vendor Join Date: May 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 660	Re: Rebuild of Kaetwo's "Trail Dog" R2j style Now that is a cool looking windshield support!

09-13-2012, 06:46 PM	#20
bmuzz1 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Tan Valley Posts: 4,267	Re: Rebuild of Kaetwo's "Trail Dog" R2j style Now that is a kick a$$ touch right there!

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