Hank's Betty/ Basher Comp Rig
 

My friend Hank has been working on his AX10 alot recently. He was just not happy with the way it looked so he decided to go with a scale look.

Specs
Ax10 kit
Momba Max
55 turn with 16t pinion
3 cell lipo
Panthers on stock rims for now.

Here is what he started with.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...RCtruck007.jpg

The truck worked well but something was missing. We tried some little details but It was still not what Hank wanted.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...erRCpix014.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...berComp036.jpg

On with the rebuild. Time for a new cab and bed. Hank got what he needed body wise from b4wheeler. Thanks John. You all have seen what a stock betty body looks like so I will not bother with those pix.

Here it is in the mock up stage.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...RCScout006.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...RCScout001.jpg

When he was satified with his work he took a well deserved break.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...RCScout005.jpg

I will update Hanks progress as soon as possible.

Hank barly let the paint dry before getting his new rig out on the trail.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...erBetty003.jpg

He was having some trouble with the steering and decided to hop out and take a look.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...erBetty002.jpg

I am suprised he gets any work done. Every time I turn around he is sitting on his @ss.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...erBetty001.jpg

very cool.
i like the bodywork too.
keep em rolling "thumbsup"
http://i37.tinypic.com/2w6cw44.jpg

Eds Bronco is cool. I just don't see how he drives with the scissors.:shock:

Hank got a delivery from the USPS today and he had to get right to work.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...rbetty2001.jpg

In his haste to get started he forgot to put a jackstand under the truck. Let Hanks mistake be a lesson to you. Safety first.;-)

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...rbetty2002.jpg

Hank was lucky to have not been hurt. After I gave him some help properly securing his rig he got back to work.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...rbetty2003.jpg

I would like to thank whatever mod moved my thread with no thought as to what I had planned or even a pm to let me know."thumbsup"

great looking rebuild"thumbsup"

Hahaha, I'm glad Hank didnt get hurt, But you should have been a better friend and known that Hank is always in a rush... Next time watch that stupid Newb, before he hurts somebody... :lol:

The body is looking great "thumbsup" I'm diggin that wood floor. Is the winch line painted on?

Hank is trying to decide if he has 2 much weight in the bed. He would like to bring some firewood along for his next camping trip. It might be to much, just not sure.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...rbetty3001.jpg

If hank's not to busy I might need some work on my rig. Let me know I will have to be here to keep an eye on my daughters barbies.

Hank does not like his women folk that big. It makes him feel inadequate. :ror:

Hank took his rig out for a litle muddin. No teck this week, still waiting on parts.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...oct3108011.jpg

How'd you like those panthers in mud. Wish ill have my set by next 2 weeks. haha.

They are not what I would consider a mud tire. ;-)

And I thought I had it bad...:lol:

hank needs to put the roids down

Here is a little background on the CKRC dig unit that Hank has. The install was OK, sand this, wiggle that and with a little luck he got it working very well. That is for about 2 battery packs. He rounded off 2 different S.S outputs and wore out the slider.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...edupdig003.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...edupdig004.jpg

After trying to get through to CKRC for at least a week he finally got to talk to Jack who ended up sending me some replacement parts. Yeah CKRC. There costummer servace is crazy slow but they did come through."thumbsup"

I helped Hank get the new parts installed and set up. Instead of modifying the output like last time I got Chromoly outputs and modified the dig output to fit the trany output. The dig unit worked great last night.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...eercomp016.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...eercomp020.jpg

Hank took the rig out for some good old fashion testing. I have not seen him this happy in quite a long time. (it had been at least a month since he had a working dig) All was great for the first minute and a half of the testing. Then the rear output stripped again. :evil:

Hank and I are done with it. He will be getting a DNA very soon.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...updig-2001.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...updig-2002.jpg

Hank is a little more than annoyed at this point. I think he might need anger management classes.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...updig-2003.jpg

These cartoon builds crack me up! Too Funny. Nice rig

i'm digging it.
you should have a look at this post.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/chit-chat/141305-drivers-passengers-mechanics-go-figure.html
"thumbsup"

Tell Hank to hang in there! "thumbsup" The prescribed DNA will cure all of his woes.

Hang in there little buddy! Hahaha

Mud boggin looks like fun too 8)

...do you want me to say it now or later?? sorry cant wait...told ya so:roll:

Now, when you get your DNA and Hanks truck actually has a little meat between its potatoes maybe we'll invite you down to wheel with the big boys:lol: cause obviously by the looks of that frame Hank has a pretty light foot and take alot of bypasses:flipoff:

Does anyone know who has the DNA dig in stock? I cn't seem to find one anywere. That is the reson I went with the CKRC in the first place.:roll:

Hank ordered a DNA dig from RPP. It should be here by the end of the week.:)

Well he got bored and wanted to change some stuff around. He started by making a new mounting plate for the receiver that will go on the rear links.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...Grapler001.jpg

He also moved the lipo from under the stock battery plate to the top of the front links. He also made a plate to mount the Momba between the body mounts on the passenger side.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...Grapler004.jpg

We could not tell much of a difference on performance with the changes we made. It is hard to tell from the couch wheeling. There will be a more thorough test tomorow on Hanks backyard test facility.

Hank has a little comp on sunday and wanted a new body that was a little bit more comp friendly so he went with a Grappler.:-( Not my first choice but he likes it.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...rapler2002.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...rapler2001.jpg

damn hanks been pretty busy today.
looking good though.
hey, i want that old power wagon back.
that thing looked " tooney "

The power wagon will be back. I think Hank is going to cut it up some though. The rockers hang up on everything. I do think it has better rollover recovery to.:)

oh man, cut it up ?????
ed's not going to like hearing that.

how does hank like the panthers running that way? ive always seen them run the other way

yours \/ ive always seen /\, is there any diff in traction on the rocks?

I have never noticed other people running them the wrong way.:lol:

I think they work very well the way they are.:)

I had to move some pix around for Hank, are they working for ya?

Hank has been working on the truck again. I will post some pics for him soon.

He did have a comp today. He placed 2nd out of 12(?). Not to bad for his first real comp. Here is one of the pics that I thought was cool. Thanks Heavy Metal Doc for the pic."thumbsup"

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...8/DSC02215.jpg

I will get some more build pics up soon.

Hanks rig is turning out awesome, that little dude has more cash then I do:oops:
If hank has some parts, he can come to my house, too bad we just sold all my sister's Polly pockets:flipoff: Poor hank

My mom told me "properly securing my rig" would lead to blindness and/or hairy palms. :)

these cartoon builds are old. someone came up with it and did it. nice build tho

......
and some of us don't eat spinach either.
don't listen to that dude he probably drives a yota.
i like the cartoon builds.
keep up the great work ! "thumbsup"

x2!!"thumbsup"

I love the hank build"thumbsup"

yer mom's old. someone came up with her and...well, you know the rest. nice mom tho.

Thanks for most of the kind words guys.;-)

Hanks palms seem fine, I would not worry about it.:lol:

Why are you here then.... don't you have to be a little nuts to do this stuff anyway.

Good job on the build Hank. I like the grapler too.