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12-04-2009, 06:51 PM | #1 |
R.I.P. Chip Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Crawler State
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| My turn, SXC-10 Hilux Truggy
Well after seeing Pinchflat and Kaetwo's Zachsbane sisters, I decided I had to build my own version, this is their evil, wicked step sister. Of course I also have to pay homage to the OG Hilux/Tube bed rig, Badgers Flatbed. Once I decided I wanted to do this build I called up Bender at Axial Racing and got myself an SCX-10 kit to put together. With that down a quick call to Corey at RPP Hobby and got a HiLux cab, a Reign RC back wall/window, a couple of HiTec 645 servos, and some misc stuff. I knew exactly what tires I wanted to run on this rig so I went to RC4WD's website and ordered up a set of the 1.9" RokLox, these tires not only look awesome, but from what I am told also perform very well. My next call was to MSD for a Hand Bros chassis mounted servo kit. I then called up the crew at Vanquish Products for one of their new Hurst Dig setups, that's right folks this rig will be getting dig. If I was building a 1:1 rig to this level it'd have dig too. If I decide to run this in a comp sometime and they don't allow it, so be it I'll unplug the servo. I'm building this rig for me, not strictly to run comps. The next piece of the puzzle is actually something that has been sitting on my desk getting fondled for the last year, I have never had a rig worthy of mounting it to, but now things have changed. The coveted Quick Sand 8274 winch, just like mounted on Griz's truck Guido. I only hope I can build the rig to be worthy enough to have this sweet piece of equipment. Once everything arrived and made it's way into my hands I put the kit together and sat the Hilux body on it, and there it sat until one day Shon from R2J Kustoms came by and we worked out a deal. I knew after seeing several of the other rigs Shon built like Rodney's FJ Scaler that I'd love what he came up with. I just got the chassis back from Shon and painted it flat black. The Reign rc cab back is in, a ton of body work has been done to the body, and it is currently sitting in it's 3rd coat of primer waiting for paint. Hopefully over the next few days I can make some progress with this thing, but I won't be rushing anything. Here are some pics as she sits now. |
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12-04-2009, 06:51 PM | #2 |
R.I.P. Chip Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Crawler State
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PS: Badd gave me permission to call this a truggy |
12-04-2009, 06:54 PM | #3 |
Hateraide Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mission BC
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Some badass parts should be a good Truggy lol
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12-04-2009, 06:59 PM | #4 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hueytown, Alabama
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Cant wait to see this finished! Going to be bad ass for sure. Your running a dig on a scaler? |
12-04-2009, 07:03 PM | #5 |
R.I.P. Chip Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Crawler State
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12-04-2009, 07:06 PM | #6 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy
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why not ?
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12-04-2009, 07:11 PM | #7 |
Built, not bought Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gresham
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Looks like a great start. Now I wish I wouldn't have sold my MSD winch. |
12-04-2009, 07:14 PM | #8 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Ipswich
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Dude that thing looks bada**!!!! Thats exactly what i have been envisioning in my head now for a few weeks!
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12-04-2009, 07:23 PM | #9 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ?
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Nice tube work Jason I can't wait to see more I this. I hated seeing that winch all brand new in the box. I have been itching for one.
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12-04-2009, 08:15 PM | #10 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2009 Location: macon, ga
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thats gonna be a nice rig |
12-04-2009, 08:18 PM | #11 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bradenton
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looks good aleady
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12-04-2009, 08:25 PM | #12 |
Keep it real Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yakima,WA
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"Truggy" done yet??:-P:-P Nice, solid list of parts to go in/around that nice, solid tubework You going to build a cage to protect the unobtainable winch? |
12-04-2009, 09:03 PM | #13 |
R.I.P. Chip Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Crawler State
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12-04-2009, 09:12 PM | #14 |
Ultimate RC Decals Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Antonio
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very nice jason!!! what pinion are you running on that puller? |
12-04-2009, 09:24 PM | #15 |
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: In tha Bush of Louisiana
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12-04-2009, 09:36 PM | #16 |
SORRCA Committee Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Parkston, SD
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BAM! There it is! Thanks Jason, for letting me be part of such an kick a$$ project. Can't wait to see it all done. You know, it was hard to give it back. Oh well on to the next......my list is stacking up! |
12-04-2009, 09:56 PM | #17 | |
R.I.P. Chip Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Crawler State
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| Not sure I am going to keep the puller in there, I really like the stock motors that come in the SCX-10TR's. I just threw the puller in their for mock up. Quote:
Your tubework is second to none, all I did was show Tim 1 pic and he was sold. I am sure you'll have a list as long as you want it to be for a while, you do great work. | |
12-04-2009, 10:02 PM | #18 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bushnell FL
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this is badass love the tube work the body sits very nice in it but we need more pics |
12-04-2009, 10:05 PM | #19 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NE Ohio
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Nice start Jason, can't wait to see more.
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12-04-2009, 10:08 PM | #20 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Tan Valley
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This is going to be a sick build Jason and that is some real nice tube work you've got to work with! I like the dig idea, will just add to the fun factor! |
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