Harley's Axial Wraith Build - Jimmy's 4x4 Ultra 4 KOH Style

[65BAJA]

Originally Posted by Harley

No rock lights, they aren't very common in the Ultra4 world.

Well the sound stuff is an issue now. Since I decided to go with the Pro4 I really can't run 4s any more. Without running 4s it is going to cost me quite a bit more to get it going in addition to requiring more room for an external amplifier

The Pro4 really changed the direction of the truck.

Is there enough room for a T8? They can run 4s.

[1lowta]

Originally Posted by Harley

Yup, a 35t would have no problems with that setup. You would just need a normal pinion instead of the 5mm bore version I have to use with the pro4 motor.

Sweet!! Thanks!!

[CarterFab]

Originally Posted by Harley

The blue light isn't required to flash

Rule 6.2.16.4.3
"A rearward facing blue light, in addition to the rearward facing amber light, must be installed on all vehicles participating in the Best in the Desert American off-road Ultra 4 racing series. This blue light is intended to identify slower moving classes of vehicles to faster vehicles approaching from the rear."

But it's cool!!! Saw it on Gordon's rig and a few others.


Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose

[K.Hess]

Everything is out of it again! I thought you were building a wraith not taking one apart!!

[Harley]

Originally Posted by K.Hess

Everything is out of it again! I thought you were building a wraith not taking one apart!!

I hope to have it under its own power TONIGHT

I am picking up the copy of this chassis tomorrow...

[Harley]

Playing around with some things tonight...

[Harley]

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[shwng1973]

Harley
Do you have a stock number on the pinion you have that fits the Pro4?
Thanks for the help.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by shwng1973

Harley
Do you have a stock number on the pinion you have that fits the Pro4?
Thanks for the help.

Nope, just search for 5mm pinion and a few options will come up. Or you might be able to see it in some of my pics a page or 2 back.

[Harley]

Poured some bondo in to make the base of the buck.

[Harley]

Popped right out.

Now I am going to put it on a small base of clay and start playing around with some hood shapes.

[Maddog Madigan]

Wow, way to be thinking! I was wondering what you were doing. You must be making a mold to use for mock up and make a custom aluminum version. Right?

[desertmaxx]

nice hood. looks awesome. more pics.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by Maddog Madigan

Wow, way to be thinking! I was wondering what you were doing. You must be making a mold to use for mock up and make a custom aluminum version. Right?

Nope, going to make a buck and either build a quick vacuum forming table or go use a friends who is very close by

I want something that is easily replaceable. I did custom aluminum panels before with this process and it is just super time consuming to to remake them. If I wanted to though I could take the buck, remold it and use that for making the aluminum ones again.

Here is when I did those panels.

Originally Posted by Harley

Formed a new panel tonight using the new aluminum sheeting I picked up. It was so much easier with the clean starting sheet.

Originally Posted by Harley

[Harley]

This is the hood is from Ashman's Jimmy's 4x4 rig. It is a different style then you typically see.

[the DMG]

#2 chassis all sanded blasted clean,
finished & ready to hand of to ya
(just a mock-up hood)

come out NICER than #1 chassis,
sorry

nice & clean !!

thanks josh,
do a good job on it for its new owner.
i know he will like !!

the DmG

[Harley]

Originally Posted by the DMG

#2 chassis all sanded blasted clean,
finished & ready to hand of to ya
(just a mock-up hood)

come out NICER than #1 chassis,
sorry

thanks josh,
do a good job on it for its new owner.
i know he will like !!

the DmG

Fantastic Jerry, can't wait to start building it up

[Harley]

This is where I'll leave it for the night. Probably try and get it shaped on Sunday.