sleepy jeep

[crawldaddy]

After floating around here for awhile now Ive decided that its time to pay my dues and add my own build up thread. I cant help but admire Brandos skills and the speed that he can build a truck. Or looking at rckjeeps truggy with as lustful eye. So here is my own creation....
By the way the etch a scetch is only a prop for the pictures. Ill be using my own frame, HPI jeep body, TLT axles and a pede tranny. I am looking to go for a scale crawler that has a few ideas that I have not seen done yet to make it a maor capible trail rig. Comment are always welcome!!:mrgreen:

[bigred]

looks cool, not bad for being designed by a Etch-a-Sketch:flipoff:

[slugzracing]

The body looks cool with the top cut off.

[Harris]

The body looks cool with the top cut off.
Yea, you should leave it like that. Put a tube around the windshield, or maybe a little bit behind it. That would look helllla dank! Then make some tube fenders, or outline the fenders in tube, I think that is a really nice detail. You definetly should leave the body just the windshield though.

Peace
harris

[Unimoger]

man I wish my etch-a-scetch would build a scaler like thet. :mrgreen:

[CoreyK]

Haha, good one Unimoger..:flipoff:

[Magic]

looks like a good start. just keep working and get it done

[crawldaddy]

made a little progresse tonight. I added the rock rails, they also help hold the body in place and I started the main hoop for the family roll cage to be welded to. Went down to Earls (lhs) and picked up some moabs and a TLT.

[madscrambler]

:evil: Looks good ,hows youre sun burn comming along ? its time for something new.

[dezfan]

Looks like A 71' Jeepster Commando (w/ the roof cut off like that) I used to have as a kid. :mrgreen:

[Fordx4]

man I wish my etch-a-scetch would build a scaler like thet. :mrgreen: that takes years of practice and a good hand to do that on a etch a sketch:mrgreen:

[crawldaddy]

Got most of the tubing work done this weekend. The tranny is in and the axles are built ready to intstall. I was able to fab a faux roller fairlead on the front bumper to pass my winch cable through. Has anybody tried to put on hydrolic bump stops? I might try to build some with mini-t shocks. I hope to have it running by the end of this week.:mrgreen:

[Wild trial]

Looks cool. great work man!!!

[crawldaddy]

I was able to get the axles mounted and the WHEELS on! The wheels are from RC4WD.COM and I have to say they are worth every pennie, or dollars. The fit and finish is perfect. Im not a big fan of the red rings but I,ll see how they look after the jeep gets a little color. Im going to get a few more brackets welded on to hold the battery, figure out how to keep the body on, then its time to strip it and go the the paint. I can feel my blood boil now!!:mrgreen:

[madscrambler]

:razz: :razz: THOSE WHEELS LOOK SWELL I CANT WAIT FOR MINE JEEP LOOKS GREAT TOO

[Unimoger]

great work Crawldaddy, any close up pics of how you did your fairlead? I just built mine, but it doesn't look as nice as yours, what did your use to make it? brake line?

[crawldaddy]

Here are a few pictures of the fairlead. I used a hook off of a peg board for the rollers and 1/8 " steel for the back plate. I welded the rollers to the plate. My LHS says that they have some chrome paint for models that I can use on the rollers after the frame is painted. I put the stickers on the winch since this is a donner body to see how it would look. Im going to paint the frame and cage black. Any suggestions on body paint color? The body will be trimed out just like the doner. I was thinking candy green but wonder if it will look like Santas jeep with the red rings on the wheels.:lol:

[Mr. longtravel]

i think those red rock rings are cool looking. if i had the money, i would buy them. i think you should paint the body silver with those red rock rings, that would be cool.

[crawldaddy]

I was able to get things painted up. Im not sure if I like the red rings on the bead lock so I might strip the ano off. Now its time to start building this up.

[Wild trial]

WOW!!!!
Looking awesome so far daddy. Keep it up.

[FFRCJosh]

Wow that is looking great! Keep it up!

[dezfan]

Looking good, as for the bead locks. You could have them powder coated the same color as the body or a nice contrasting (check a color wheel at a hardware or paint store). And powder coating will hold up pretty good under use. Keep the pics coming.:mrgreen:

[CRF450R]

Nice work that thing is sick.

I like the way you did the bumbers and fairlead.

[chino63]

that looks great! what color did you use for the body? i like it:lol:

[Inclodneato]

that thing is really really cool looking keep up the good work on it eh

[crawldaddy]

I dont remember what the proper name is for the color but I did get it at Checker Auto. Its kind of a rusty orange. Im stripping the ano off the bead lock rings right now and painting the bolts gold. That way it will look like the rings are held on with grade 8 bolts.

[TANK]

this is one amazing looking rig man goodjob

[crawldaddy]

She's a roling chassis now! Ive got the axles mounted, links done, and all but one bead lock and tire done. One of the proline moabs has a bead that is to big for any 2.2 rim. I'm waitng for Earls (LHS) to get in a replacment. I stripped off the ano on 4 rings so that I could go back to red if I wanted to, but I am very happy with the polished rings and gold bolts. Now all that I need to do is get drive lines on, and some electonics in this. Then its time to go turn up some snow!:lol:

[polyophio]

Now that is a thing of beauty. Nice work. I realy like the color.

[Got Rocks?]

WOW I LIKE :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

[bigred]

looks cool, but the cage material looks a bit thin.

[Got Rocks?]

looks cool, but the cage material looks a bit thin.all the more reason to take care of it
:mrgreen:

[crawldaddy]

Thanks for the compliments! The cage is made of 1/8 inch solid steel. I feel like it looks alittle more to scale. As for strength, its plenty strong. I can stand on this cage. These trucks dont weight much so they dont need to be super burly tubing.

[ColquittCustom405]

What kind of paint did you use? Rattle can? Does it hold up?

[crawldaddy]

Its just a rattle can. I messed up on the paint so this time I painted the outside of the body. I'll get it right next time. I used this same color on another build and I still see it around here now and then. It looks like its holding up fine for 1badjeepbruiser. http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16182&highlight=scored

[1BadJeepBruiser]

Jeep came out great! and I love the color of my courier :mrgreen: and the paint it holding up great!

Mike

[crawldaddy]

Thanks for all the compliments! Today was a great day, I was able to wrap everything up and finish the jeep. The only thing not done is a servo winch behind the bumper. Im going to run the line through the fairlead on the front bumper. Here a few poser shots before I take it out and get dirty. :mrgreen:

[crawlingfireguy]

that thing is BAD A$$!!!! I love it!! Any plans for a interior???? That would just finish it off!! VERY NICE JOB!!!:mrgreen:

[crawldaddy]

No interier here. It would look more scale but I want it to crawl well. Now that I have ran my 1st battery through it I found a few little issues that need attention. It handles great, and crawles really well for an 8lb jeep. I guess I forgot to lock my front locked axle, whoops. It side hills a lot better than I thought it would for being narrow. I have a light sway bar an the rear that works wonders! I also had to trim the fenders more for the tires to clear. 2nd battery is charged, need to go play....:mrgreen:

[dezfan]

Came out sweet!:mrgreen: Cage needs some pads or something. Can't put my finger on it???:?

[NeoSlayer888]

Looks great, I love how it seems to be the perfect blend of form and function.

Are you the same crawldaddy that made this:
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/746/1000905small1xn.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[crawldaddy]

I wish I was the one who made that! Its a really nice looking buggy. Here is a buggy I built last year. Its with a new owner now but it was a fun one to drive.

[gregrocks90046]

great looking jeep, and killer build up thread!

[crawldaddy]

I've been able to whale on old sleepy and I have to say its a good time. I've found a few short comings so far. She's heavy(8 lbs) and likes to eat batteries alive with the titanium geared servo. I switched it out to a standard servo that helped with run times but its a little weak for me. I ended up getting a new fuel tank. Its an Orion 4800 mah lipo. Its awsome! I can drive this for about 2 hours and I get better wheel speed with the small pinion that I had to put on this pig. The rock sliders work awsome. I chopped of the fenders and am adding tube fenders to the front. Ill get some pics on the rocks as soon as I get it done.

[ColquittCustom405]

Now that's how a crawler is supposed to look! Nice work dude,I fab'd up some sliders too and I must say that they work as good as they look.Again sweet rig man I love it.:mrgreen:

[1BadJeepBruiser]

DUDE that thing is awesome, I am sure it looks as good in person as it does in the photos... I would know best since I won one of your creations, my Courier is probably my favorite tlt :mrgreen: If EVER decide to get rid of the Jeep, let me know ;-)


I see your a fan of that copper color too :lol: I did my boyer Bronco the same color, its a great scale color.

Mike

[Wrecker]

That thing is awesome. I looks like you definetly beat on it too. Sweet build.

[savageracer312]

nice tamiya connector, try a deans next time

[plyr2k]

You didnt like the moabs huh? nice build i like to see that after some one put that much time into something their not affraid to use it.

[crawldaddy]

Well I painted up a new lid for the last utrcrc comp. How about those big meats! Man if Imex could make them a little smaller than they are with the same compound then these tires would rule the earth!

[MOCRAWLER]

what sort of tubing did you use to build the frame?

[rocpede]

Looks great, I love how it seems to be the perfect blend of form and function.

Are you the same crawldaddy that made this:
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/746/1000905small1xn.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
cool looking jeep crawldaddy and NeoSlayer888 were did u get the pic of that buggy from just send me a PM ok.

rich

[plyr2k]

what sort of tubing did you use to build the frame?

Thanks for the compliments! The cage is made of 1/8 inch solid steel. I feel like it looks alittle more to scale. As for strength, its plenty strong. I can stand on this cage. These trucks dont weight much so they dont need to be super burly tubing.

Does that answer ur question?

[1BadJeepBruiser]

Looks great with the new lid, although I am partial the copper color, but I have scene a few new jeeps in that color out here on the island.

Mike

[Wrecker]

Lookin good. I also like the copper/rust color better, but it still looks good in green.

[crawldaddy]

Im trying to get old sleepy ready for the Montana comp so a few changes were in order. I never really like the cage so I re-did it in 3/16 brake line. I'm alot happier with it now. I also added a little bit of scale...a rear view mirror. I also worked on getting this fat pig to loose some weight. I chopped off a full pound. Ill post more pics as I get it finished.

[Mazlem]

The new cage looks a lot sleeker. Nice work!

[fullmodtxt]

I agree, the new cage is much better looking. 3/16 tube works out to about 1-3/4 tube in 1/10 scale, or roughly 1-1/2 in 1/8. That works out to what the major structural parts of a real cage would be.

[DemonSpawn]

Looks good, I'll bet its alot lighter then before!

So you arent going to the Lil Moab comp? Youre going to the Montana comp? I thought about the Montana comp, but thats along ways away for me to go right now.

[crawldaddy]

Got the gas tank done. Was able to re-rout the fuel sending and return lines to the engine all plumbed up. ie: the electical done to the motor.

[crawldaddy]

woops I forgot to post the pics...

[crawldaddy]

Looks good, I'll bet its alot lighter then before!

So you arent going to the Lil Moab comp? Youre going to the Montana comp? I thought about the Montana comp, but thats along ways away for me to go right now.

Im going to the Montana comp..Its a chance to crawl with the legendary Unimoger. Also the fishing in Montana beats Utah anyday. I might still try to make the comp in Lil Moab. Only time will tell for sure.

[peej410]

i LOVE the gas tank hahahah very beautiful build

[madscrambler]

looks great like the new look so what motor you runnin in that rig ?

[crawldaddy]

I've been trying to find time to get all the trucks ready for Montana. Im pretty darn close on the jeep. Now that the fuel thank is in I built a clear cover to seal out the water. The bath tub dunk test meathod confermed that I had zero water leaks.also decided to post a few pics of the sleeper on the rocks!

[peej410]

very awesome i love this truck! haha

[Custom Trendz Inc.]

that thing is crazy, love the gas tank idea.

[crawldaddy]

And one more. Its about 8 ft strait down. Whats that, about a 800 ft scale cliff. That will make you do the butt pucker. Anyone thats done cliffhanger or the rim trail in Moab knows what its like.

[ctcballer26]

Man that truck is awesome! I love it!

[ColquittCustom405]

And one more. Its about 8 ft strait down. Whats that, about a 800 ft scale cliff. That will make you do the butt pucker. Anyone thats done cliffhanger or the rim trail in Moab knows what its like.

Would'nt that be 80ft? I dunno know? You need to make a bikini top for that rig and then it would be "too much awsome"! Nice work man!Nice work.

[Got Rocks?]

those trails dont make my butt pucker :-P

[1BadJeepBruiser]

Dude, that Jeepster looks great! I love the gas tank, thats a great idea for sure. I like the fact that that its more then just for looks too! Nice work.

MIke

[SPECIAL ED]

Damn you!!!! That looks awesome I like the new cage:shock:

[crawldaddy]

[B]well boys, Its time to part with my baby. Shes had a good run but its time to move on. Just bought a new house and I need to down size my collection. I also need room for new projects.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=001&item=110005186913&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

[dezfan]

That looks just like my 71 Commando!:shock: Same color and everything!:)

It really brings good memories. I wish I still owned it.:-(

[rockschooler]

i ll buy it right now tell me a price!!!

[trickedoutTLT06]

I Bid, now it's at 20.00:) , i'm gonna get this thing!!

[rockschooler]

well see i might buy it from him now
i just bid

[trickedoutTLT06]

grrrrr lol

[rockschooler]

i pm him asking how much he would take to end the auction but got no reply

[trickedoutTLT06]

well check it out me and a guy are dueling right now

[rockschooler]

that would be me lol i just out bid you!!!!!!!

[rockschooler]

oh well ill just get it the last 1 second of
the auction i have got a secret weapon wa ha ha ha cough cough

[rockschooler]

ok thats out of my price range so ill just build my own lol just got to get some tlt axles i already have a pede trans locked a radio and rooster esc and some 2.2 masher 2000s

[trickedoutTLT06]

LMAO! i thought you'd back out:P

[rockschooler]

yeah im limitid on cash so i will just get some axles and build my own frame or get a csc-1

[trickedoutTLT06]

Deff. go with a CSC-1 Peejay's awesome and he does really good work, i see what u mean on price range, it would be a lot cheaper to buy axles and junk

[crawldaddy]

A little update...Sold shes moving to Cali !!