New bright JK build rattletrap replica

[Chero0116]

Hello all.... I've decided to start my build. I've always wanted to build the rattletrap jeep jk! For those of you haven't ever seen the rattletrap...100% finished rattle trapstill don't know if I will do white or the Bed liner body color. I started the body yesterday. Got quite a bit done. I'll post Picts of that a little later or tomorrow. Wish me luck!

[Chero0116]

Here is some body work pictures... Extended the body 1.7" shaved the rear handle and hinges cleaned up all the plastic mold lines. and Shortened the top. Nothing is 100% done yet but it's goin....
Stock new bright body
Fenders and bumpers cut off, mold lines cleaned up, stretched 1.7", top shortened

[Rlfa83]

Lookin really good! I'm digging it
What are you using to cut the body/flairs/ect? I was thinking dremel tool??

[Chero0116]

Originally Posted by Rlfa83

Lookin really good! I'm digging it
What are you using to cut the body/flairs/ect? I was thinking dremel tool??

Thanks man and you're Right on! I use the Dremel plastic cutting wheel and do a rough cut then sand it to a smooth surface. I can post up some Picts later on if what I use if you want.

[Pavmentsurfer]

I work with the crew at MBRP quite often and am pretty good friends with Martin himself. Ive been in rattle trap and its one serious beast of a jeep. They actually just sold it to a guy in europe.
If you get your scale version done id be happy to send a pic to Martin for you. I know he'd think that was really cool.

[Chero0116]

Originally Posted by Pavmentsurfer

I work with the crew at MBRP quite often and am pretty good friends with Martin himself. Ive been in rattle trap and its one serious beast of a jeep. They actually just sold it to a guy in europe.
If you get your scale version done id be happy to send a pic to Martin for you. I know he'd think that was really cool.

That'd be so awesome! I think I'm gonna go with the white version. Before they sprayed it black... Should be able to get quite a bit done this weekend.

[Inzane92]

This is gonna be an awesome build!

[Chero0116]

No update yet. I'm waiting for my lhs to get some bondene in so I can continue! I got the hood lined out ill post up some Picts tonight

[Pavmentsurfer]

Rattletrap is significantly bigger in person than you think it is. I remember being at MBRP when they were just starting that jeep. They were building the motor and transmission mounts in the chassis. It was just a stock jeep at the time.

[Chero0116]

Originally Posted by Pavmentsurfer

Rattletrap is significantly bigger in person than you think it is. I remember being at MBRP when they were just starting that jeep. They were building the motor and transmission mounts in the chassis. It was just a stock jeep at the time.

I wish I could see it in person! It looks gigantic next to the f350 super duty... Hopefully start building the bed tomorrow!

[Chero0116]

Hope rc4wd starts selling their arb stubby bumper because that's the one I need! And I need to find some curry axles.

[Chero0116]

Little update ladies and gents! Got the hood started

And here is the rc4wd bumper I need that is out of stock! Anyone has any connections to one hit me up!

[Mud_Digger]

There's one on ebay, item number 131369947570. The only one I've been able to find for a while. But it's not cheap...

[gottorque]

RPP has it
RC4WD ARB Stubby JK Front Bumper for Axial SCX10


Good looking build so far... Rattletrap is one of my favorite JKs

[northkona]

Thats a very cool looking rig to copy , are you going to run portals ? I was just wondering about the durability of the scale ones.

[Chero0116]

Originally Posted by gottorque

RPP has it
RC4WD ARB Stubby JK Front Bumper for Axial SCX10


Good looking build so far... Rattletrap is one of my favorite JKs

Awesome! Totally forgot to check rpp. Thanks man

[Chero0116]

Originally Posted by northkona

Thats a very cool looking rig to copy , are you going to run portals ? I was just wondering about the durability of the scale ones.

I thought about it but I'm gonna try to find some vanquish curry axles since the 1:1 rattle trap has curry built axles. I'm thinkin king shocks too!

[Chero0116]

Starting the interior and bed tonight fellas.

[Solid94]

Very cool man! I my self used rattle trap as inspiration for my latest 2.2 build. I used a body that was already modified. I like that you stretched yours out just like rattle trap. Definitely subd!

[Chero0116]

Originally Posted by Solid94

Very cool man! I my self used rattle trap as inspiration for my latest 2.2 build. I used a body that was already modified. I like that you stretched yours out just like rattle trap. Definitely subd!

Do you have any photos?!