05-27-2012, 04:47 PM | #1 |
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| The "Macho Taco"
So it been a while since Ive built anything but when I saw the "Macho Taco" I was awe inspired...So with hundreds of pages of build threads read I embarked into my journey to build the Macho Taco and make it 801RCC Ultra 4 ready... So I searched many want ads and classifieds to find the right Tacoma for my build...After weeks of Taco hunting I found this little gem, it was a flat bed so I went to the local pick a part and grabbed a bed Parts are going to consist of: SCX based AR60 axles-Ordered Wraith interior-Check HD links that will take the abuse of Ultra4-Check New Wheels (not sure which ones)-Ordered R35 RipSaws or Proline TSL's-Check MMPro Pro 4 3300 or 4600 7950th-Check Winch-Check Last edited by k9popo; 06-03-2012 at 10:01 AM. |
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05-27-2012, 05:01 PM | #2 |
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I wasn't really feeling the huge honcho bumper so I re assigned it to the rear for tire carrier duty since I chopped the bed up also laid down some paint cause I'm a little ocd... |
05-27-2012, 05:07 PM | #3 |
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With plans to run rip saws and seeing how they are much bigger than the million dollar moabs I called up my buddy Dirk with Boobicon racing to see if he had any tires laying around...Lucky me he did...so while the Macho Taco was in the paint booth I ran over and picked up some RTR R35s for mock up and a spare.... Fresh out of the paint booth!!! |
05-27-2012, 11:52 PM | #4 |
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I like the paint, but I think some big 1.9s would look better on there for scale. BUT, it looks fun! |
05-27-2012, 11:59 PM | #5 |
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05-28-2012, 08:05 AM | #6 |
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I like it good job!!!
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05-28-2012, 10:01 AM | #7 |
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My million dollar Moab alarm went off! Nice 'popo! |
05-28-2012, 10:37 AM | #8 |
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| Re: The "Macho Taco" Thanks Yeah they're few and far between Thanks E I got a little more done over the long weekend on the Taco... Body detailed a bit... I really didnt like the Wraith bumper on it so I chopped it up a little to match the OG Also made a rear light bar, we are going Ultra4 racing after all I still have to mount it and finish the details but you get the gist of it And since the styrene was out I fabbed together a new fuel cell since the Honcho one is kinda hoakey and remote tube to make fill ups easier That is all for now |
05-28-2012, 11:00 AM | #9 |
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good looking rig so far
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05-28-2012, 10:50 PM | #10 |
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I really like your custom use of production parts this is really one of my favorite things to do with my scalers.
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05-29-2012, 12:09 AM | #11 |
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05-29-2012, 10:19 AM | #13 |
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Love that fuel cell and filler tube! I agree, the stock one is hoakey, yours looks great! |
05-29-2012, 11:13 AM | #14 |
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Very nice K9! Well done! Cant wait to see it out there! |
05-29-2012, 11:43 AM | #15 |
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You obviously picked the wrong inspiration... or Seriously looks good. |
05-29-2012, 12:08 PM | #16 |
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SUBSCRIBED ! ! ! . That is so awesome ! ! ! . Nice job with it so far .
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05-29-2012, 01:27 PM | #17 | |||
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Yeah cant wait to get it up and running and show the Ultra4 how Macho this Taco is..But I think the 1 ton axles with the TSL's are going to be bomb diggity yo!!! Quote:
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Thanks brotha!!! Your rig is top notch and I love how you like to keep your body clean and not beat the shit out it but still wheel it hard!!!However the flop was sad to watch, I cant believe how much damage it caused...Have you swapped the body out yet??? 1 ton axles and TSL's should be here next week then we'll really get the party started Any chance of mini Rockbrawlers stickers or a vector file so I can print a couple??? | |||
05-29-2012, 01:56 PM | #18 |
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Lookin good, i love that color. And the 1:1. Oh do you want the honcho body decals? I also found a taco grill from when bowtie made them. LMK |
05-29-2012, 02:20 PM | #19 | |
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Thanks alot man , really appreciate the words . . . The body is being swapped now . It will be back to the way it was before the roll . . . Really digging this build ! ! ! . So looking forward to the progress . Let me know if you need pics or anything . As for the mini Rock Brawlers stickers , I have a sheet somewhere . Let me dig it up and I will send some your way for it | |
05-29-2012, 04:56 PM | #20 | |
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I think I have more than enough pics off your build threads, and if you dig those up that would be amazing | |
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