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Old 06-23-2013, 03:44 PM   #1
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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.

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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.

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Old 06-23-2013, 03:48 PM   #2
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amazing!
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Old 06-23-2013, 04:25 PM   #3
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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!
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Old 06-23-2013, 04:48 PM   #4
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Looks good so far
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Old 06-23-2013, 04:54 PM   #5
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Can't wait to see the body work

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Old 06-23-2013, 08:11 PM   #6
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you had me at tacoma.....this looks like it could be amazing. Watching and looking forward.
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Old 06-24-2013, 01:34 AM   #7
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subscribed ,love where this is going!
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Old 06-25-2013, 01:48 AM   #8
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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.

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Old 06-25-2013, 01:59 AM   #9
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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.

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Old 06-25-2013, 03:10 AM   #10
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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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Old 06-25-2013, 04:22 AM   #11
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Quick sketch of what I'm shooting for

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Old 06-25-2013, 06:32 AM   #12
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thats hot!
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Old 06-25-2013, 08:07 AM   #13
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Cant wait to see how this build goes
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Old 06-25-2013, 10:04 AM   #14
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Diggin It, can't wait to see how this turns out.
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Old 06-28-2013, 02:01 PM   #15
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This thing looks awesome!! Any updates!!
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Old 06-28-2013, 09:45 PM   #16
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Very interesting, subed!
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Old 06-29-2013, 03:12 AM   #17
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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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Old 06-30-2013, 06:09 PM   #18
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Quick sketch of what I'm shooting for

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Really amazing sketch. If the project came out half amazing as this draw, it will simply be a blast.
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Old 07-15-2013, 08:18 AM   #19
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Tube joints fish-mouthed and fitting tightly, ready to braze









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.



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





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

New wheels next.
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Old 07-15-2013, 11:02 AM   #20
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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!
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