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Jamus · 11-27-2009, 06:13 PM

Well I might have enough to warrant a post on this project. I wimped out on the tube chassis designs and went with a simple Hendrix X-Chassis(Formula toy) design. Maybe when my skills catch up I can go on to some asymmetrical 1-seaters. The rundown is Cliff climber axles, fast motors(DTX VR3 maybe), 3-link+panhard suspension, and maybe 1/8 buggy tires and wheels. Not real definite on the tires though. Wheelbase is 12" now but due to some difference in the scaling I'll be adding 1/4" to the links all around bringing it to 12.5". I'll be adding more tubework but got enough to get an idea of what it will look like.

73fordhighboy · 11-27-2009, 06:55 PM

that thing is NASTY

TNCrawler · 11-27-2009, 10:29 PM

show me more

gunch · 11-28-2009, 05:43 AM

Looking good, can't wait to see the outcome of this little racer!

Jamus · 11-28-2009, 06:51 AM

Thanks guys, maybe if it warms up next week I can do some more. Thinking of doing an FJ40 style grill on it. By the way, check out www.hendrixmotorsports.com if you've never heard of the X-chassis or Formula Toyotas.

Jamus · 11-29-2009, 07:06 PM

Got nothing done today, just messing around with a few ideas.

Jeepial · 11-29-2009, 08:29 PM

Dibs on the chassis when you decide to let it go..

STANG KILLA SS · 11-30-2009, 01:16 PM

chassis looks like its made from the push stakes for plasticore signs....?

Jamus · 11-30-2009, 02:51 PM

Might be what they are, I don't know. I saw them on clearance at lowes one day, 30-36" long ladder shaped and stainless for 30 cents each. So I grabbed a bunch up. They're about 3/16" so you can add more tubes without adding weight. The flip side is you have to add more tubes to make it as strong as larger diameter stuff, such as the brakeline most people use.

62PYRO · 11-30-2009, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS

chassis looks like its made from the push stakes for plasticore signs....?

It's scale rebar,duh.

Actually,what is it made from?

Jamus · 11-30-2009, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62PYRO

It's scale rebar,duh.

What all hardcore 1:1 builders use. DOM, ha. Chromoly, amateurs. Reedbar is where it's at.

Actually, the sticker says "1 5/8x36" SS Panel Reinforcing" so I'm guessing that means stainless steel. Calipers say .150" diameter, so smaller than 3/16".

jeepinkid83 · 01-01-2010, 06:07 PM

Sick lookin. I say keep the blower.

Jamus · 01-02-2010, 11:52 AM

Thanks, this weather has halted progress on this. It's just too cold to work on it. I can't work in gloves. I did get the rear panhard mounts made. I mocked it up with a stock CC link but needs to be slightly shorter. Here's a couple pics, still trying to figure out a good upper shock mount position.

MaxxBronco · 01-02-2010, 07:26 PM

That looks awesome. Nice job on the chassis.

TNCrawler · 01-02-2010, 11:00 PM

lookin good jamus!...i think that you are gonna run into some tire rub.......j/k

Jamus · 01-03-2010, 10:41 AM

Thanks guys. The rock hard pede tires are just there to be there. Too wide and just a bit too tall. I'll be running stock CC tires till I get something better. I was thinking some 1.9 flatirons but they may be too small. Maybe the new 4wd Slash tires?

73fordhighboy · 01-04-2010, 11:55 PM

that thing is too cool. i dig the panhard bar. you have got to post some video of that thing in action when it's done

Jamus · 01-05-2010, 11:11 AM

Will do. Some snow vids would have been nice, just didn't finish in time.

RockGarden · 01-15-2010, 08:22 AM

looking good any updates?

Jamus · 01-15-2010, 01:23 PM

Nope, it's cold and I've been messing with some other projects. I'm also terribly slow at building, sorry, haha.

11-27-2009, 06:13 PM	#1
Jamus RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Naoma, WV Posts: 1,479	Hendrix X-Chassis racer Well I might have enough to warrant a post on this project. I wimped out on the tube chassis designs and went with a simple Hendrix X-Chassis(Formula toy) design. Maybe when my skills catch up I can go on to some asymmetrical 1-seaters. The rundown is Cliff climber axles, fast motors(DTX VR3 maybe), 3-link+panhard suspension, and maybe 1/8 buggy tires and wheels. Not real definite on the tires though. Wheelbase is 12" now but due to some difference in the scaling I'll be adding 1/4" to the links all around bringing it to 12.5". I'll be adding more tubework but got enough to get an idea of what it will look like.

11-27-2009, 06:55 PM	#2
73fordhighboy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: west sacramento Posts: 282	that thing is NASTY

11-27-2009, 10:29 PM	#3
TNCrawler I joined the Band! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 1,198	show me more

11-28-2009, 05:43 AM	#4
gunch Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 215	Looking good, can't wait to see the outcome of this little racer!

11-28-2009, 06:51 AM	#5
Jamus RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Naoma, WV Posts: 1,479	Thanks guys, maybe if it warms up next week I can do some more. Thinking of doing an FJ40 style grill on it. By the way, check out www.hendrixmotorsports.com if you've never heard of the X-chassis or Formula Toyotas.

11-29-2009, 07:06 PM	#6
Jamus RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Naoma, WV Posts: 1,479	Got nothing done today, just messing around with a few ideas.

11-29-2009, 08:29 PM	#7
Jeepial I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: behind the wheel of a monster truck... Posts: 2,878	Dibs on the chassis when you decide to let it go..

11-30-2009, 01:16 PM	#8
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	chassis looks like its made from the push stakes for plasticore signs....?

11-30-2009, 02:51 PM	#9
Jamus RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Naoma, WV Posts: 1,479	Might be what they are, I don't know. I saw them on clearance at lowes one day, 30-36" long ladder shaped and stainless for 30 cents each. So I grabbed a bunch up. They're about 3/16" so you can add more tubes without adding weight. The flip side is you have to add more tubes to make it as strong as larger diameter stuff, such as the brakeline most people use.

01-01-2010, 06:07 PM	#12
jeepinkid83 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hot Springs Posts: 301	Sick lookin. I say keep the blower.

01-02-2010, 11:52 AM	#13
Jamus RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Naoma, WV Posts: 1,479	Thanks, this weather has halted progress on this. It's just too cold to work on it. I can't work in gloves. I did get the rear panhard mounts made. I mocked it up with a stock CC link but needs to be slightly shorter. Here's a couple pics, still trying to figure out a good upper shock mount position.

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01-15-2010, 08:22 AM	#19
RockGarden Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Murrieta Posts: 130	looking good any updates?

01-02-2010, 07:26 PM	#14
MaxxBronco Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winston Salem Posts: 27	That looks awesome. Nice job on the chassis.

01-02-2010, 11:00 PM	#15
TNCrawler I joined the Band! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 1,198	lookin good jamus!...i think that you are gonna run into some tire rub.......j/k

01-03-2010, 10:41 AM	#16
Jamus RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Naoma, WV Posts: 1,479	Thanks guys. The rock hard pede tires are just there to be there. Too wide and just a bit too tall. I'll be running stock CC tires till I get something better. I was thinking some 1.9 flatirons but they may be too small. Maybe the new 4wd Slash tires?

01-04-2010, 11:55 PM	#17
73fordhighboy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: west sacramento Posts: 282	that thing is too cool. i dig the panhard bar. you have got to post some video of that thing in action when it's done

01-05-2010, 11:11 AM	#18
Jamus RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Naoma, WV Posts: 1,479	Will do. Some snow vids would have been nice, just didn't finish in time.

01-15-2010, 01:23 PM	#20
Jamus RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Naoma, WV Posts: 1,479	Nope, it's cold and I've been messing with some other projects. I'm also terribly slow at building, sorry, haha.

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