Tacoma Ultra4
 

Long time lurker here, not a stranger to building though, dipped in and out of the hobby and posted some hardcore styrene stuff on scale 4x4 a while back. Anyway, my brother got a wraith recently and its so awesome I had to use one as a base for a 2.2 rig thats a bit more capable, and a document it on this awesome site.

Doesn't look Like a Tacoma yet but il be making styrene rod millen style bodywork when the space-frame is finished. Going to throw a little trophy truck DNA into the mix too, should look pretty cool.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/97898131@N02/9117615944/" title="Tom's Phone_20130614_005 by LanciaDelta84, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5447/9117615944_89e59e6dd1_b.jpg" width="1024" height="577" alt="Tom's Phone_20130614_005"></a>

This is my first time working with Brake line, Its very easy to shape and work with but for my peace of mind I added some smaller dia stainless pipe inside the main load bearing tubes, for a bit of extra stiffness and a very minor weight penalty.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/97898131@N02/9117657808/" title="Tom's Phone_20130617_015 by LanciaDelta84, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5343/9117657808_e553fa7d87_b.jpg" width="1024" height="577" alt="Tom's Phone_20130617_015"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/97898131@N02/9115403801/" title="Tom's Phone_20130617_016 by LanciaDelta84, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7333/9115403801_763d427eb9_b.jpg" width="1024" height="577" alt="Tom's Phone_20130617_016"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/97898131@N02/9117617762/" title="Tom's Phone_20130617_010 by LanciaDelta84, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3698/9117617762_8774742d84_b.jpg" width="1024" height="577" alt="Tom's Phone_20130617_010"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/97898131@N02/9115397075/" title="Tom's Phone_20130617_007 by LanciaDelta84, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5345/9115397075_819e18470f_b.jpg" width="1024" height="577" alt="Tom's Phone_20130617_007"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/97898131@N02/9117622900/" title="Tom's Phone_20130617_006 by LanciaDelta84, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3720/9117622900_3fc5d8113f_b.jpg" width="1024" height="577" alt="Tom's Phone_20130617_006"></a>

Cheers

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amazing!

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Oh hell yeah. you have built some of my favorite rigs! Cant wait to see this thing take shape, its already very impressive as usual. Keep the pics coming! "thumbsup"

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Looks good so far

Can't wait to see the body work

Sent from my iPhone in the shop

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you had me at tacoma.....this looks like it could be amazing. Watching and looking forward.

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subscribed ,love where this is going!

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everytime I step foot in this damned RCC I see something that blows my mind... changes the way I think and leaves an impression. I wish I had 1/2 the talent of most of you guys.

Subscribed "thumbsup"

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Keep playing along and soon Nuff people will be saying the same for you.

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Cheers Guys, appreciate that. Yeah man just practice and enjoy it. Most important thing is to build something you like the way you want.

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Quick sketch of what I'm shooting for "thumbsup"

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thats hot!

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Cant wait to see how this build goes "thumbsup"

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Diggin It, can't wait to see how this turns out."thumbsup"

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This thing looks awesome!! Any updates!!

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Very interesting, subed!

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Thanks for the props fellas, updates next weekend, I want to have the thing sitting on its springs asap, balancing it on cd's is a ballache

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Really amazing sketch. If the project came out half amazing as this draw, it will simply be a blast.
Suscribed!!!!

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Tube joints fish-mouthed and fitting tightly, ready to braze

http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/...ps35ecdc23.jpg

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There is nearly 18 ft of brake line in the space frame now, still feels pretty light though, one more session of cutting and brazing (then a good scrub) should see it done.

test fitted the shock set up too, all good.

http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/...psd021dbdc.jpg

the alu 'L' section will give me plenty of geometry options as I want lots of control over how the suspension behaves

http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1332ba1f.jpg

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Bolting things together at the end of the day with a celebratory glass of beer

New wheels next.

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No shortage of talent seen here! Great build! I have built a few tubers from 1/4" brake line, but I use a wire welder. Hadn't took the time to teach myself how to braze yet, lol. Keep up the good work!