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Old 01-30-2018, 12:19 PM   #1
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Default Old Blue. Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda. Aka. Bubbles

So Old blue has transformed from a 4.2" tire truck, stock looking rig.



to a lifted 4.75" tire rig.





And now the story continues with 5.4" tires.



And the reason being... I blame fully... Hold My Beer! (HLDMYBR) and his 69 Ford Bronco




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Old 01-30-2018, 01:08 PM   #2
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The initial build thread.

Old Blue (Memory Lane Build)

And how I solved the issue of the massive tires rubbing.

70mm coil overs installed on the frame.

Replacing the stock scx10 shocks. The rear rubs the fenders lightly, so i will install fuel tubing to limit the travel a little.


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Old 02-04-2018, 04:08 PM   #3
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I installed a new exhaust...




And had to test it out




I ran for 20 minutes, or so. Chasing the dogs, blasting through the ice and lumps of snow in the field, and blowing through the weeds...

I still don't know what to do for a front bumper, everything I put tight against the body the tires rub hard, and much past that my approach angle is messed up

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Old 02-09-2018, 11:57 AM   #4
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More speed...

And less speed...


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Old 02-11-2018, 03:27 PM   #5
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Made another front bumper...


2.2 tire worthy I think...


Now, paint it orange? Black? or leave it natural?


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Old 02-11-2018, 03:37 PM   #6
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If a lug snags the corner of that new bumper it could possibly tear it. Just saying.

Orange or black.
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Old 02-11-2018, 04:49 PM   #7
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If a lug snags the corner of that new bumper it could possibly tear it. Just saying.

Orange or black.
Thanks, I specifically cut the bumper to clear the tires at full stuff...

I do need to raise it the 1/4"-3/8", to close the body gap though.
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Old 02-11-2018, 05:56 PM   #8
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Default Re: Old Blue. Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda.

Hate to be the odd man out, but paint it the same color as the body for that monochrome look
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Old 02-12-2018, 03:43 PM   #9
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Hate to be the odd man out, but paint it the same color as the body for that monochrome look
Intresting, I hadn't thought of that.

I made a new rear bumper, very simple, classic 80's style.



moved the front bumper up...



And clearance for those pesky tires...



Good approach angles?

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Old 02-20-2018, 03:53 PM   #10
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What she was built for...










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Intresting, I hadn't thought of that.

I made a new rear bumper, very simple, classic 80's style.



moved the front bumper up...



And clearance for those pesky tires...



Good approach angles?

Skipping the winch?
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Old 02-21-2018, 08:23 PM   #12
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Skipping the winch?
I will be mounting it behind the grill...
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Old 03-05-2018, 10:18 PM   #13
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Got out with HLDMYBR...




He broke his truck on a nasty tumble

So he used my honcho for the rest of the run..



And we found mud!



Yeah I am stuck...




After this i broke a cvd pin and drive shaft...

So I broke to. :(

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Old 03-10-2018, 06:45 PM   #14
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So old Blue made it out today, but I stripped my servo horn...

So to old reliable. My stock honcho finished the day.



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Old 03-17-2018, 08:09 PM   #15
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I made it out today with HLDMYBR... We ran into an obstical neither of us wanted to tackle...





I broke my front driveshaft, and switched to my honcho again...

Going to have to figure out something soon...
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Old 04-01-2018, 11:05 PM   #16
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Kootinie creek trail is good to go again...









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Old 04-02-2018, 07:46 PM   #17
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Mounted up a Rc4wd 2 speed, mostly after the low speed control of the 5:1 low gear, coupled with the big horsepower of the brushless she should have the best of both worlds, mud slinging high gear and lots of control in low.

Pardon the dirty chassis.

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Old 04-02-2018, 08:03 PM   #18
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Found a old Mip driveshaft, and mounted it in the rear, next the front...
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Old 04-03-2018, 06:09 PM   #19
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Took her for a test drive after setting up the shift servo, and...


Omg! I think I am in love. I did not have the control to climb the stairs at my house, but do now. And the top speed is impressive, 15ish mph, maybe 20, just guessing here, but as fast as I can run...

Needless to say, very happy with the results.
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but as fast as I can run...
Your gonna have to give me the controller so we can test this. You can have a drag race with your own truck

I think the truck will win.....if it doesn't break
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