57 chevy beater truggy

[toka100]

so i have been looking at this body for a long long time wanting to use it as a crawler. but the wheelbase was way to short and a bit narrow. since i got better at building cages i figured a simple caged rear would look alright with the body. i have everything planned out and hopefully i can finish it by sunday for the comp that we are having.

here is how it is looking now figuring out body height. im going to use the cage for body mounts in the rear and the front bumper in the front. kinda like a press fit method.

[Dingo74]

I will be following your build for sure. I have the same body on my dingo and just cut the rear wells out a little more so the tires would tuck. I was actually thinking of doing the same thing but I have not experimented with cages yet. I look forward to seeing how this progresses.

[Arctic Fire]

If you tube out the rear.. please leave it untreated/unpainted brake line so it rusts up like a rat rod That would look great. Like this sort of feel, but with a rusty cage out the back.



I've wanted to do a build like this for a while...

[Dingo74]

This is the route I was thinking with a flat bed but can't wait to see yours with a tubed rear.

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[toka100]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fire

If you tube out the rear.. please leave it untreated/unpainted brake line so it rusts up like a rat rod That would look great. Like this sort of feel, but with a rusty cage out the back.



I've wanted to do a build like this for a while...

been thinking about the rusty look. just not fully sure how to paint the body to get the multi shades of rust.. been thinking about trying the salt method... already did the scratching paint on my xj. i was kinda leaning towards a flat black primer with some rust splattered in

[toka100]

got most of the cage work done tonight. i have to redo the rear body mounts. just a little to the left. the cage is nothing special just basic. i dont trust my brazing skills yet to attempt shock hoops yet. it is brazed to the chassis at 6 points

[Arctic Fire]

That looks great! I really like the flat black idea, Flat black and rusty tubes

*side not, were you able to braze with everything attached to the frame? Or did you tear down and build up.

Also, a nice stained pieceof veneer board or plywood might look nice to block the opening in the cab, it would sorta fit the theme especially with flat black ;) I'm excited about this build, can you tell?

[toka100]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fire

*side not, were you able to braze with everything attached to the frame? Or did you tear down and build up.

Also, a nice stained pieceof veneer board or plywood might look nice to block the opening in the cab, it would sorta fit the theme especially with flat black ;) I'm excited about this build, can you tell?

i took off the rear axle when i did the brazing mostly to have more room i left the shock hoops in place. being very careful not to melt them. for the rear of the cab i'm going to cut out the inside of the bed to use that as a filler panel then the spare tire fits in that area perfect so that will hide alot of it also. have to get some more brake line tonight fo start on the front bumper. havnt decided on that yet. thinking the classic double tube with a stinger mounted to that.

[braceysdad]

Originally Posted by toka100

been thinking about the rusty look. just not fully sure how to paint the body to get the multi shades of rust.. been thinking about trying the salt method... already did the scratching paint on my xj. i was kinda leaning towards a flat black primer with some rust splattered in

for the best real rust look spray down bare metal with muriatic acid, rinse and then spray with clorine, keep it wet for a couple days and then neutralize with sodium bicarb. It will have a very rusted textured finish with in a couple days. For a slower non-textured look only use the muriatic acid. Once you have the look you want seal with a marine based flat clear...

[toka100]

Originally Posted by braceysdad

for the best real rust look spray down bare metal with muriatic acid, rinse and then spray with clorine, keep it wet for a couple days and then neutralize with sodium bicarb. It will have a very rusted textured finish with in a couple days. For a slower non-textured look only use the muriatic acid. Once you have the look you want seal with a marine based flat clear...

thanks i will try that on the frame and cage. i was going to just spray it down with salt water and sit for a few days then clear. muriatic acid, where do u find that or is there a common name for it?

[braceysdad]

muriatic acid can be found at most any harware store... It's commonly used to clean pools or concrete

[Arctic Fire]

I think the rusty frame and cage will look great! I've never tried that method, nor have I seen too many (really any) rusty tubers on this site.

[toka100]

not really happy with the front bumper. going to have some rubbing issues under full flex. i can deal with it. the body is high but not too high. the iroks are just so dam tall. i am liking all the room under the hood for the electronics. the flat black looks good. i think it does look like something you would see driving down the road heading to the mountains or a mud pit...

[Dingo74]

This is looking great! Makes me want to take the scissors to mine tonight. How did you attach the body?

[mitchr97]

that is a beefy steering tube

[toka100]

Originally Posted by Dingo74

This is looking great! Makes me want to take the scissors to mine tonight. How did you attach the body?

the mounts are real simple. the rear is just two pieces of tubing going though holes in the back of the cab. the front is a pair of small servo mounts bolted to the radio tray. with screws in the grill into the mounts everything is held in place.

Originally Posted by FORDROX97

that is a beefy steering tube

that is the stock kit link. with a bic pen tube over it to roll over rocks

tube work is done for now. now to tear everything apart again to rust it out.





im going to drop in a emaxx motor with a 14t pinion tomorrow and try it out before i rust it.

i REALLY need to find a old axial cf-100 interior kit. just to really finish the look.

[Dingo74]

This thing looks sick!! Love it!

[toka100]

Originally Posted by Dingo74

This thing looks sick!! Love it!

thanks

just noticed that the rear fenders make for some relistic inner wheel wells

[Dingo74]

Brilliant! Gonna use the bed to cover the rear and the rear fenders as front wells. I am now very motivated to do some changes to my 57. This hobby is so addictive.

[Szczerba]

I really like the look of this truck. Simple and burly at the same time. Good work.