SCX10 Coles style
 

Well I've been running this rig around stock except for the steering kit & waned to do something different with it.
I couldn't run that stock lexan body anymore! So after cleaning thru my basement and finding a cut up Clod body.... I got an idea :idea:

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/IMG_4391.jpg

I love desert trucks and always wanted to build one, but never did. So this rig is getting some pre-runner inspired features. Sorta my version of a KOH rig.

Plans include interior cage, bed cage, sliders & tube fenders flowing into a winch bumper.

Here's the start
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/IMG_4380.jpg

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/IMG_4379.jpg

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/IMG_4381.jpg


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Stayed up late & started on the bed cage
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/IMG_4390.jpg

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/IMG_4385.jpg

I'm just gonna run bedsides in the rear - desert style
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/IMG_4383.jpg

Here you can see how the tube fender is gonna run into the bumper
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/IMG_4387.jpg

I like how it's starting to shape up. I wanna tie the rear shocks into the bedcage & I think I'm gonna run RC4WD scale coilovers.

Not sure if I should raise the rear, cut out the fenders or both.

just cant get enough of caged scalers,,,wish i had the skills.
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NICE! :D Coles, that is badass for sure dude! I love the open bedsides and the cagework is great. I say trim up those rear fenders so you can really stuff those tires and keep it the way the body's sitting right now. Great start Coles!

Straight F-in Pimp Coles, Love it!"thumbsup"

Back from the dead!! That's some creative recycling.

Looking good so far...

At least you don't have to worry about pushing that Cevy. And just think when it's done you can pull out all the F350 hi lift guys lol

Here's a link to my favorite '80's-bodied prerunner (it's 2wd, but the look is killer):"thumbsup"
http://www.race-dezert.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7420

(the photos are too big to put in here without throwing the thread into double-wide mode) Maybe there's some inspiration there.

Thanks alot guys "thumbsup"

Ben, you should get to see it in person next year!

Pete, that truck is sicc, thanks for the link.



Well the tube work is almost finished. It's gaining some much needed weight.
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/IMG_4439.jpg

Interior cage
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/IMG_4443.jpg

Bed cage
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/IMG_4444.jpg


Opening tube doors!
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/IMG_4465.jpg

O' crap handles and center console
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/IMG_4460.jpg

My crooked bumper. I'm gonna fix it!
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/IMG_4470.jpg

I really like how this rig sits. I raised the rear end a lil & changed tires (I think they fit it better). Still undecided on cutting the rear fenders :?:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/IMG_4463.jpg

Or no fenders ;)
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/IMG_4452.jpg


Rolling with two spares. Just not sure where to put them!?
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/IMG_4434.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/IMG_4435.jpg

That thing is looking sick so far. I like the tires horizontal like in the 2nd pic, but either way will look awesome!

i think you should put the tires the way they are in the first pic, dove tail the rear end, and keep the fenders on just my 2 cent

I like them opening tube doors! The tire arrangement in the first pic looks better. Oh and leave the rear fenders on

rear fenders on, tires located in 1st pic. great work on this so far "thumbsup""thumbsup""thumbsup"

Once I saw your name I knew It wa going to be another thread I had to subscribe too lolol. Looks really good Cole, and I love the minature propain tank in the background lol.

Oh man that is sweet. I'm really digging the "doors" that is a nice touch.

This is really coming together now...

friggin sweet dude! "thumbsup" i say leave the bedsides on and dovetail them8)

Looking great Matt, love those opening tube doors"thumbsup"

hell yea man, thats looking sick.
i like the fender skins.
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Did you move the trans back a bit to get the spur that close to the cab wall? It looks like it would be easy to hide with a bench seat or console.

FRANKENSTEIN......ARISE!!!

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