Jeep Pickup-*10/18 new shocks and action pics

[kicnit]

I've been lurking for a while, and figured I'd finally post. I'm on a few of the other sites online, and just got my first scx10. I had a Gelande Defender 90, that I had fun with, but wanted something different. Long story short here's some pics from my first few days with it.
Bumpstops were removed-
I had this body from my last build that I never used. Wheel base was a little off, but didnt want to change it. Was thinking about a jeep pickup for a while.
Cut and pieced back together
The body wasnt the length I wanted so I extended it another inch or so. Added some bondo work for a few little body tweaks.

Added a little more length under the doors.
Showing the back window meshed together.

Thanks to everyone for all the great info on this site.
cheers,
kyle

[rusty-racing]

Nice looking rig. Where did you get the body?

[kicnit]

I started with the Tamiya YJ hard body. Really only used the front have, and back window.

cheers,
kyle

[Big Daddy]

Just about made yourself a CJ8. Personally my favorite style of Jeep!

[kicnit]

Added some to the top of the bed to thicken it up, and fix the angle.

cheers,
kyle

[Luckymonkey00013]

Nice work! Jeep pickups are by far the best jeeps out there Now jeep just needs to make a jk pickup and all would be well in the world

[kicnit]

Added some paint. Body work isnt the best, but I guess it will make it look more like a real crawler.




cheers,
kyle

[poncho_ponch]

How are you going to tie down the back of the jeep to the frame?

[kicnit]

Originally Posted by poncho_ponch

How are you going to tie down the back of the jeep to the frame?

Im planning on using a bracket that will fit between the "tailgate" and frame with velcro. There's a bed to the cab too. I just havent dropped it in yet.

[poncho_ponch]

Ok cool. Keep us updated on the progress

[Rook82]

I like it. Once you add something to fill the rear wheel wells and maybe a little larger tire it will look smokin! Have you thought of maybe a paint like the Desert Sand (one of the ultra flats/camo's from Krylon)? A lighter color like olive drab or desert sand would show the imperfections in the body work less. Looks great anyways. Look forward to seing its progress

[kicnit]

RC4wd -1.9 TSL boggers
RC4wd- 1.9 Steel black OEM rims





cheers,
kyle

[AsILayDying]

Very cool, looking good. How are the bed ideas coming...

[Crawl Wonder]

The boggers look sooooooo much better!

[kicnit]

Originally Posted by AsILayDying

Very cool, looking good. How are the bed ideas coming...

Thanks everyone. The ideas are all ready to go. I'm trying to decide where I want to mount the battery.

cheers,
kyle

[droppedls4dr]

That thing is looking good. Diggin the wheels too.

[poncho_ponch]

Your rig is turning out real nice. Do you have any pics of how you mounted the steering servo?

[Rook82]

Wow, so much better. Nice

[kicnit]

Originally Posted by droppedls4dr

That thing is looking good. Diggin the wheels too.

Thanks guys. They were a huge upgrade. My gelande had the mud pluggers on it, so this will be a big change.

Originally Posted by poncho_ponch

Your rig is turning out real nice. Do you have any pics of how you mounted the steering servo?

I dont have any yet, but I will snap some. I just used a link from somewhere on here, (I'll see what I can dig up) that showed you how to do it with the provided mount. Just needed to drill a hole or two. If I remember right.

cheers,
kyle

[Crawl Wonder]

Originally Posted by kicnit

Thanks guys. They were a huge upgrade. My gelande had the mud pluggers on it, so this will be a big change.



I dont have any yet, but I will snap some. I just used a link from somewhere on here, (I'll see what I can dig up) that showed you how to do it with the provided mount. Just needed to drill a hole or two. If I remember right.

cheers,
kyle

It's possible without drilling holes in the chassis. ;)