Chop Top Tundra

[avanord]

Since I could sense that my c2 scaler was going to be facing some impending rule changes I began work on a rebuild. I put this rig here because I run 2.2 wheels with 1.9 KLRs stretched over them. Here are some pics of the truck in its current state prior to the completion of my rebuild.

Having followed the makings of the new SORRCA rules I knew my truck was about to become obsolete. My current winter series will not be changing their rules until the end of the season so I have some time to make necessary changes.

Here is a parts list of what I currently am/will be running:

TKO 10 V2 Housings
Vanquish stage one kit
SSD cvds
Holmes lockers
Toyzuki chassis, motor mount, and t case

Electronics
HH BLE
Stubby Puller Pro 2200KV
HiTec 7955
Cc BEC
Dragon Winch Controller
Precision RC Works HOG winch

Wheels clearly I am unsure at the moment.
Tires 1.9 KLR's




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[avanord]

Due to rule changes and my assumption that my interior roll cage that is glued in would most likely be illegal I decided to build another Tundra.

I took my old Tundra cab and decided I was going to chop the top.

I drew out the lines to cut.


Then I began cutting the top off.


Next it was time to put the roof back on.

Attached all the pillars.

Then I decided it was time to trim the body line back into the rear window and strip the paint so that I could begin the finish my chop top.



I have a long way to go yet, but at least we are making some progress.


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[DrewHammer]

Wait, that was a "scaler"?

[avanord]

Originally Posted by DrewHammer

Wait, that was a "scaler"?

100% legal in every way with the 2016 SORRCA rule set. With 42 scale points.

No longer legal due to the clear wheels and only scores 17 scale points.


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[1BadJeepBruiser]

Glad to see you going to a hard body

[avanord]

Originally Posted by 1BadJeepBruiser

Glad to see you going to a hard body

I knew you would be. I have always run hardbodies prior to this summer. I am competitive and used my abilities to gain an edge. I will still be doing the same thing here. The plan is for this body to weigh in the same or less than the pink one.


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[avanord]

Had some time this evening to do some body work. Patched the cracks in the hood and began roughing in the pillars from the chop. It still has a long way to go, but it feels good to make some progress.


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[avanord]

I thought that I was pretty much done with the body work until the putty began cracking at the joints. It was at that time I decided to make a plastic paste to support the front pillars. However it never dried and began eating the body. I had to cut the entire pillar out and start over.

From there I added some primer to figure out any remaining problem areas.



While the glue and putty on the rear of the cab were drunk g I took the time to trim the grill to six down over the frame rails.

I think it looks mean. The way it sits on the chassis is the way t will remain. Forward lean and all.




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[63comet]

Will you have this in the 26th? Looks great.

[avanord]

Originally Posted by 63comet

Will you have this in the 26th? Looks great.

I won't be running it in the winter series at all. Hopefully I will have it back from paint to show off at the comp. it is getting a special paint job. One I have never seen on a scale crawler before.


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[avanord]

It has returned from paint. I dub it the Spacicorn.




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[Bmxreeves]

Dang dude, that looks sweet!


Even though I've been in the game for a while, I'm still a newb.

[avanord]

And for a pic with the tire mound and the body sitting on jack stands in the scale garage.


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[avanord]

Well this build has been completely on hold since March and it was about time to get to it. After 5 hrs of rewiring and getting everything to fit right the body is mounted and ready to go. I can't wait to get it out on the rocks.


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[rs10man]

looks cool

[Farmer]

Dude, this thing looks killer!!! Love the colors and unicorn
Later,
Farmer

[avanord]

Originally Posted by Farmer

Dude, this thing looks killer!!! Love the colors and unicorn

Later,

Farmer

Thanks man. I was just looking for something different than the crowd. I am not big on conformity. Haha


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[Stoovey2004]

Definitely unique! Usually, you only see flashy paint jobs like that on monster trucks. Nicely done chop, too...

[avanord]

Originally Posted by Stoovey2004

Definitely unique! Usually, you only see flashy paint jobs like that on monster trucks. Nicely done chop, too...

Thanks man. The chop wasn't too bad to do it actually makes it stronger than the stock body by a lot. I like flashy.


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[avanord]

Added some sponsor stickers. Without these great companies I couldn't do what I do.


I also took the rig for a quick run. First thing I noticed was......... that forward lean. It looks so mean.

With the shifting around of the electronics and the cab only design I also noticed that the weight distribution of the truck improved. It likes to climb much better than before. Some will say that it is going to flip forward quicker now, but that is not the case. It is also just as stable on the side hills. This thing feels planted to the ground and is ready to take on the competition.


Lastly I have decided that I like the color of the brass against the purple space theme. So I am making a bunch of items from brass for it. Stay tuned. On the block: Sliders, chassis braces, rear roll cage and tube bed.

But Adam isn't that going to be super top heavy? Nope. Just stay tuned to find out.


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