Szczerba's 2014 2.2 #744 Wraith
 

I asked mcrawlinslow to build me a 2.2 starter chassis and he sent this little jewel. I quickly got to work on setting it up
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/de7e4u7a.jpg

I ordered the Vanquish TI links and the BlueMonkey RC rear dual lowers. That put the rig at a 14.5" wb. I knew I needed to shorten it up but here are some pics to get going.

Full bump at 14.5
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/9u2y2u2e.jpg
Full bump at 14.5"
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/ugupe9yz.jpg
Semi ride height at 14.5"
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/y6a8yqev.jpg

Choppin it up. Took out some of the rear lowers.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/a8umejed.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/emuvyjap.jpg
Dinky RC fuel cell mounting.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/y8ahuha2.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/upany5ah.jpg
Full bumped clearance checking.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/a3emynuh.jpg
Washed out picture
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/nesupepe.jpg

This looks very interesting. Can't wait to see how you finish it. Looks good so far.

Re: Szczerba's 2014 2.2 #744 Wraith
 

Looking GOOD so far "thumbsup"

Re: Szczerba's 2014 2.2 #744 Wraith
 

Very nice indeed!! I will be watching to see how this turns out. After watching KOH I know I have the bug 8)

Thanks guys. Ive been working fast today to be able to have this rig ready for an event next saturday.
New fuel cell mount and spare tire mount
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/8ara2u2u.jpg
Full bump with spare tire and sway bar clearances checked.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/ybe2ynu4.jpg

Szczerba's 2014 2.2 #744 Wraith
 

This build is focusing on that aspect, crawling and go-fast mixed together. Suspension adjustably and geometry are essential. Hence all the upper link/shock mounts I had Brandon weld in. I added somemore to the rear chassis upper link mounts too to fit the ti links and shortened wb.

Sitting at it's final 13.5" wb

And I am still leaching myself MIG welding so done stare one spot too long. Black chassis paint will cover up my flaws nicely.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/eqebu8e8.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/hurubevy.jpg

Szczerba's 2014 2.2 #744 Wraith
 

Since I run the Dinky RC wraith servo/link mount and the servo arm pointing up it caused issues at full
Bump.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/uquhaty3.jpg
Cut the section out and added a bent piece of steel.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/ara9yme5.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/6udaryga.jpg
Then a crossbar for support and front sway bar hastily burned in.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/qabu6u9y.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/a5edy6u5.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/3yzusuha.jpg

Ok. Y'all are caught up to my progress.
More tomorrow
Carter Fab and Machine 90 deg weld tabs.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/tymuzyju.jpg
Down
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/etu6aqur.jpg
Up
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/ugyza2a8.jpg
Own weight.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/ypumeheh.jpg

Re: Szczerba's 2014 2.2 #744 Wraith
 

Got to do what you got to make it work for you "thumbsup"


Still LOOKS GOOD keep up the good work "thumbsup"

Re: Szczerba's 2014 2.2 #744 Wraith
 

Man do you live out in your shop? What is this 5 builds in 2014 already:lmao:
Looks good man I'll be following yet another Szczerba build"thumbsup""thumbsup""thumbsup"

Szczerba's 2014 2.2 #744 Wraith
 

Thanks.


Nights and weekends!

Some panel work and battery plate.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/10/uqeme5ym.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/10/sybenytu.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/10/9a8yhy7e.jpg
Not sure if i like the full size spare or not.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/10/e5y6atuv.jpg

Re: Szczerba's 2014 2.2 #744 Wraith
 

Looks great Shane.

Not only does paint cover up imperfections, so does dirt!

Black paint is my friend. I tend to rush and skip some details sometimes.

Dinky RC fuel cell painted and some details added.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/10/u9ehehut.jpg

Panel mock up
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/10/5aha4u5y.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/10/uvy8ypa7.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/10/3e5aby3e.jpg
MTDT?
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/10/y4e3yju7.jpg
Apache?
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/10/utydagyp.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/10/yne2a7ev.jpg

Re: Szczerba's 2014 2.2 #744 Wraith
 

Awesome! But it doesn't look like a wraith anymore. "thumbsup"

Szczerba's 2014 2.2 #744 Wraith
 

Thanks. I put all my wraith axle'd rigs in the wraith section. I've got a couple monster truck builds in the wraith section. Lol

Take that back my old wraith axle'd Scramblin' KOH rig is in the 2.2 section.

Re: Szczerba's 2014 2.2 #744 Wraith
 

What kind of tig or mig are you using?

Hobart Handler 140 MIG and 0.023 wire

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/10/e5eza2u6.jpg