'66 F-100 Truggy....."the F-ruggy"

[R2j]

While searching the web for some truggy pics for an up coming customer. I ran across this gem! It is a 1:1 build going on at Pirate4X4 that has been radically modded, one of which was removing 14" from the center and welding it back together I knew I had to build it, but there's no 1966 Ford F-100 bodies readily available.......hmmm? What to do? Well silly, the only thing one might do in this situation.......build it! WHOA! hold on there partner, you have some skills but not any near enough to pull that one off. So knowing there are some master styrene guys here on the forum I set out to enlist one of the best. So after a few PM's I landed plastic maestro.....Dready! Neil and I came up with a plan of attack and soon he'll be starting magic!

1:1 build on Pirate..... http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/ford/...-hp-1-ton.html


This is going to be another C3/TTC entry for my personal collection. It will be based off of Wraith geometry, including built up AR60's.

Part list:
- Custom Chromoly chassis
- AR60's built up
- Locked Up R/C Rock Cutters
- Pit Bull Rock Beast II 2.2's
- 2-speed trans of some sort
- MMP ESC
- Tekin ROC for thr Braapp!
- and what ever else I can throw at it, my list is still a work in progress

[Benjamin]

this is bound to be an amazing build to say the least

[old man 52]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

this is bound to be an amazing build to say the least

What he said. Man thats sweet

[doublej]

Skinny Skinny Skinny - LOVE IT!

I remember looking at that one pirate and thinking a pumpkin body would work for a starting point. Can't wait to see how this thing turns out.

[fordsuperduty]

This build is gonna be crazy cool. I know youre gonna use ar60s but juggs, txts, or blackwells would really set this beast off. Cant wait to see where this goes

[R2j]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

this is bound to be an amazing build to say the least

I hope so! I'm sure it will be with the master of styrene spinning the cab for me!

Originally Posted by old man 52

What he said. Man thats sweet

Thanks! Can't wait to get started

Originally Posted by doublej

Skinny Skinny Skinny - LOVE IT!

I remember looking at that one pirate and thinking a pumpkin body would work for a starting point. Can't wait to see how this thing turns out.

Ha! Yes sir! Neal is building the body around the AR's and Pit Bulls so it scales right and passes C3 rules.

I can't believe this was the first time I seen the build......I hope he finishes it. It way too cool to stop now.

Originally Posted by fordsuperduty

This build is gonna be crazy cool. I know youre gonna use ar60s but juggs, txts, or blackwells would really set this beast off. Cant wait to see where this goes

It's going to be interesting to say the least.

I thought about the Blackwells, but they are a little narrow for what this build. I'm sure the AR's will get some special treatment along the way.

[fordsuperduty]

anyway this goes it is going to be a sweet build.

[gearhead79]

Holy sickness!!!!!!!!!!! this thing is gonna be soo bad arse,cant wait

[shwng1973]

Shon
This looks like one killer beginning. I have no doubt you will kill this build..
Sub'ed

[doublej]

Screw the currie axles VP needs to make a Rockwell center.

[WHITE-TRASH]

This will be a sweet build for sure. There have been a couple narrowed rigs around here since the west side is covered in trees a full sized body just don't fit. Here's one of the better ones that could be easily replicated since the body is available.




Build thread. Project Peanut Butter Jelly - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

[looneybin]

Not really a fan of the narrowed bodies but that is just sick. The front end is very intriguing. That second ford is freaking awsome too. Dang wish i had unlimited time and funds......makes me want to build more rigs.

[Dready]

No Pressure then!

[R2j]

Originally Posted by fordsuperduty

anyway this goes it is going to be a sweet build.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by gearhead79

Holy sickness!!!!!!!!!!! this thing is gonna be soo bad arse,cant wait

The body alone will be worth watching this build! Tube work will be close second

Originally Posted by shwng1973

Shon
This looks like one killer beginning. I have no doubt you will kill this build..
Sub'ed

Thanks Shawn! I hope so!

Originally Posted by doublej

Screw the currie axles VP needs to make a Rockwell center.

Those I would buy! Might have to get with Clay at CFM to build some AR width Blackwells

Originally Posted by WHITE-TRASH

This will be a sweet build for sure. There have been a couple narrowed rigs around here since the west side is covered in trees a full sized body just don't fit. Here's one of the better ones that could be easily replicated since the body is available.




Build thread. Project Peanut Butter Jelly - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

That's bad ass too! I looked through that whole thread and seen the the guy that's building the 66 posted in there too.

Originally Posted by looneybin

Not really a fan of the narrowed bodies but that is just sick. The front end is very intriguing. That second ford is freaking awsome too. Dang wish i had unlimited time and funds......makes me want to build more rigs.

I'm not really a big fan myself, but for some reason I couldn't resist! I think the fact that the cab is custom made is what pushed me to want to build it. Everything will be in proportion, so it won't look weird. Yea, I'm digging the other one too.

Everyone wishes that, unlimited funds and time!

[XSRCdesign]

Signing in....

[R2j]

Originally Posted by XSRCdesign

Signing in....

Definitely stay tuned Andy!

[War Pig]

Originally Posted by R2j

Holy crap! I have drawings of this truck. It was going to be my next Class 3 rig until I realized that I couldn't make the body. I've never seen this 1:1 build, but I've dreamed about it and that's when I put it on paper I can't wait to see you get going on it, and Dready will do the body up right! I absolutely love that body style and the stance in that picture above is sooo sexy...

[paleblue46]

WOW Im not a Ford fan but this should be a very cool build

[theloudone]

oh my god

[R2j]

Originally Posted by Dready

No Pressure then!

No pressure Neil, I know you can do it up right........that's why I asked you I got lots to do myself and lots to order. This one will be a long build, but hopefully ready for the next scale champs!

Originally Posted by War Pig

Holy crap! I have drawings of this truck. It was going to be my next Class 3 rig until I realized that I couldn't make the body. I've never seen this 1:1 build, but I've dreamed about it and that's when I put it on paper I can't wait to see you get going on it, and Dready will do the body up right! I absolutely love that body style and the stance in that picture above is sooo sexy...

Thanks Tim! Like I said, I just stumbled upon it myself.

Body will be a long process, but I know I will have something special! I have complete faith in Neil and his abilities, just hope I can pull it off my self.