"Southern Comfort" by CFM

[CarterFab]

Originally Posted by chicklet

drool^^^^

They actually center up the shafts, and are 1oz lighter with all the same strength as Highland Crawlers locker they are replacing.

[Crawlster]

Originally Posted by CarterFab

Yeah!!

just got mine today too, I'm stoked.


Your work is disgusting, I think you should just give up and send me everything you have

Seriously though, up there ^^^ somewhere you said you didn't think your work was on par with....well it doesn't matter who. Your work is definitely some of the best and sets a standard for this hobby. Keep up all the amazing work and great innovation

[CarterFab]

Originally Posted by Crawlster

just got mine today too, I'm stoked.


Your work is disgusting, I think you should just give up and send me everything you have

Seriously though, up there ^^^ somewhere you said you didn't think your work was on par with....well it doesn't matter who. Your work is definitely some of the best and sets a standard for this hobby. Keep up all the amazing work and great innovation

Thank you for the kind words. Some of these guys are crazy good with the scale detail and I'm just gettin started with it. But words like that keep me pushing when I get doubtful.
Thanks

[CarterFab]

Well it's been a trying couple of days but things are looking up.
Had to machine another universal for the rear axle. I apparently cut one .100" short and the grub screw in the new lockers wouldn't make good contact.
Got the servo relocated but then had to modify the new servo arm. New battery I bought doesn't fit. Going to order a couple different sizes to try now that I actually measured.
Got the chassis stripped down. Took it to work today and blasted and primed. Bought 3 different "silvers" and shot a test panel. Anyways, have to spend the next couple of days finishing customer jobs and then taking off work Monday for my bday to hopefully get this finished up.
Base coat

Finish coat

[BGR Fabrications]

I will definately be gettin all Ur pointers when I start mt genright buggy,, this is by far, a build to remember, and learn from, you da man clay,, keep up the great work!!

[CarterFab]

Thanks Bill. I'm ready to build some killer axles for that buggy as well.

Just pulled the engine cage from the oven. Hope the rest looks this good

[Soulo747]

I don't doubt it will look amazing.

I wish I could get a few more jobs, buy some CarterFab digs and help you throw some cash at this product.

[CarterFab]

Originally Posted by Soulo747

I don't doubt it will look amazing.

I wish I could get a few more jobs, buy some CarterFab digs and help you throw some cash at this product.

That would be nice. Haha
Luckily JWalker Designs dropped off my step daughters bday present and picked himself up a new project so I got a little cash in my pocket.

[BGR Fabrications]

All your stuff looks good, ur a worry freak like me,,, HAha.... your just a perfectionist thats, cant wait to see the rest, and on the buggy, im slackin, no time at the moment, but when i get done with all my prototype work and fixturing ill be gettin in touch more often!! Keep on makin JEWLERY!!

[doublej]

Mate! I want my little girl old enough to drive a paint job like that - NOW! Lol This dad can't wait till she's alittle older.

And may I come sleep in your shop for a week - you have all the toys. Kidding aside - what kind of oven are you using?

[CarterFab]

Originally Posted by doublej

Mate! I want my little girl old enough to drive a paint job like that - NOW! Lol This dad can't wait till she's alittle older.

And may I come sleep in your shop for a week - you have all the toys. Kidding aside - what kind of oven are you using?

Come on brother, you haven't seen the half of the toys. We got a separate shop just for 1:1 storage, one for fabrication and camper and RV storage. Just take your pick of the 3 1:1 or of the 7 atvs or the amphibious 6x6 or side by side. We got fun for days. How we do down south.
The oven in the house for baking. Just hang the rack up high and suspend it from there. The chassis turned out badass also. Assembly pics will be coming monday, put your shades on. This shit just got real. Haha

[Jeepfixer1]

Awesome, awesome, awesome!!!

Truly epic build bro. Love all the one off stuff! To cool !

[CarterFab]

Originally Posted by Jeepfixer1

Awesome, awesome, awesome!!!

Truly epic build bro. Love all the one off stuff! To cool !

Thanks.

Truck moved under its own power today and immediately chipped the paint on the front bumper. Forgot the Holmes motor is badass. Punched the throttle and it pulled the passenger front tire and slammed into the bar stool. Guess its better to go ahead and get the first scratch out of the way. Tryin to get 10lbs of stuff in a 1 lb bag. Will have some pics tomorrow.

[doublej]

Originally Posted by CarterFab

Come on brother, you haven't seen the half of the toys. We got a separate shop just for 1:1 storage, one for fabrication and camper and RV storage. Just take your pick of the 3 1:1 or of the 7 atvs or the amphibious 6x6 or side by side. We got fun for days. How we do down south.
The oven in the house for baking. Just hang the rack up high and suspend it from there. The chassis turned out badass also. Assembly pics will be coming monday, put your shades on. This shit just got real. Haha

Ohh I know how it goes - I am a country boy from the heart of the south..... Just alittle farther east than you.
Uncle Sam just decided to send me oversea and go figure my best mate was a British redneck farmer. Lol

You bake your painted chassis in the same over as food...... I want to try powder coating. Pretty sure I can't do that. Lol

[CarterFab]

Almost all together. Just need to figure out how to conceal the wires for the rear lights as best as possible and fab a couple small pieces that won't be seen but are necessary. Only a 1000mah 3s will fit also do it will have to do.

[Chaotic Crawlers]

OH MY GOD!!!

Are you friggin serious?
This rig is ridiculous!!!

Kudos to you sir!
Probably one of the best executed scale builds I've ever seen.

Top notch work!

[CarterFab]

Originally Posted by Chaotic Crawlers

OH MY GOD!!!

Are you friggin serious?
This rig is ridiculous!!!

Kudos to you sir!
Probably one of the best executed scale builds I've ever seen.

Top notch work!

Thank you very much. I can not take all the credit on this, and so many thanks have to go to the vendors who make builds like this possible.
Tyler(muddauberJr) from Dinky RC for the main chassis.
Norm with Team3six for the custom rear seat, front seats, limiting straps, extinguisher, and many texts and phone calls.
DH Fab for the scale optima batteries.
RC4wd for the shocks, tires, and scale hardware.
500swmag for the CLAW winch.
HEYOK for the winch controller and custom wired rear light kit.
Cory(stangkillass) with TSS for the wheels.
John(mthead) for the custom bead lock rings and scale assortment of accessories and badges.
Shawn(shooter125) for welding the axles up.
Steve with VP for all the axle beef upgrades and good conversation.
Patrick(lockeduprc) for scale hubs and synthetic winch line.
And builds from people like Warpig and Grizzly4x4 for the motivation to try and bring my A game.

[doublej]

Amazing work mate!

And I have to throw it out there - I know you dont liek the tires but they just set it off so well for me.

[JustinM]

This rig is nasty in a goood way!

[Cableman]

Dam that is bad a$$ unbelievable detail