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RCHuffer · 09-02-2009, 12:22 PM

If you have the time. I would like to see what an original crawler looked like?

Before the time of the AX10 and Bergs, what did the average crawler look like? Anyone got any pictures of there old crawlers? Did the Super come before the 2.2? What did the average crawler guy have to do to create a comp crawler? Yes I'm bored at work

looking for a little history on the birth of a RC rock crawler.

IWantATurbo · 09-02-2009, 12:40 PM

the first crawlers that i know about where clod based???

helhedded · 09-02-2009, 12:49 PM

These picture threads date back to 2004

TLT Crawler Picture Archive

The Rock-Clod Gallery: A place to post u'r clod in action!

TxT-1 Juggernaut Gallery

Maxx Crawlers Gallery

JeremyH · 09-02-2009, 01:03 PM

Here are a few shots of my first "crawler"

TLT axles, Pede tranny, SW2 chassis....

Eritex Inc. · 09-02-2009, 01:21 PM

From page 75 or so in my PhotoBucket...

Those are all from '04-'05

TwistedCreations · 09-02-2009, 01:25 PM

here is mine back in 04.. Supers were the thing back then.. Then the 2.2's really picked up

RCHuffer · 09-02-2009, 01:31 PM

thanks guys for all your in-put, keep em coming. see picture below, would these two trucks be considered the pioneers of rock crawlers.

Rockthrasher · 09-02-2009, 01:57 PM

This Rockbull was my first crawler. I believe this was late 2005. Clod axles, 55t motors, narrowed Clod wheels and a Novak Super Duty ESC. I miss that rig.

nathanotis · 09-02-2009, 05:03 PM

Did anyone take a stock truck or buggy and drop a new motor in or alter the gearing to make it crawl? I had that idea (but never acted on it) back in 2000, or 2001... I had a friend that raced and I was more interested in goin' slow...

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n.

phillyb · 09-02-2009, 05:36 PM

My first was the TLT, I still have all the parts. Thinking about building a scaler with it. Had the old super rooster a 55t lathe, 645mg on both ends, with masher 2000's, bulu chassis. No idea when, no pics either.

666 · 09-02-2009, 06:07 PM

Supers were king and still are.

drumbeater · 09-02-2009, 07:05 PM

Super Clodbuster PimpCane
TLT-1 SW2 later prototype SW3

BILLYGOAT · 09-02-2009, 07:33 PM

heres some older pics

sandblaster87 · 09-02-2009, 07:42 PM

sw2

slowrockr · 09-02-2009, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 666

Supers were king and still are.

AMEN! Took me awhile to come around and build a 2.2.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILLYGOAT

heres some older pics

Older pics, you crack me up. Delrin wheels, VP wheeled tuber....

Hell I didn't even have dig untill my berg, about a year ago. My first 2.2 and super....

toyofast · 09-02-2009, 10:49 PM

Tards...

Anyone that posts a picture of ANYTHING that was built after December 2005 just shouldn't post. The OG's that formed the way things are now were all done prior to December 2005.

There were NO PARTS. I remember finding that a GD-600 airplane reduction could actually be used for us. ORCRC had the first 'Pede transmission in a rig back in early 2003. Used for a 2.2 sized crawler and in most of our Supers.

Wait..... There were no classifications back then. It was build it big or go home. Most comps had one class. 2.2's didn't even come into play until late 2004 when everyone learned that there were actual tires that did work.

December 2003... Jugg2 axles, Super Rooster, dual MM's, 8-tooth pinions, TXT Jugg2 transmission, Maxx drivelines, Giant-Tracs on narrowed clod wheels, Savage shocks, rear sway-bar(didn't help) and single servo for steering duties. Talk about a monster truck.

RCHuffer · 09-03-2009, 02:45 PM

I wanted to say thanks to all who replied to my thread, Thank you. It's cool to see how this sport has evolved, and that those of you who started back then are still having fun now...

Grizzly4x4 · 09-03-2009, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toyofast

Tards...

Anyone that posts a picture of ANYTHING that was built after December 2005 just shouldn't post. The OG's that formed the way things are now were all done prior to December 2005.

Agreed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by toyofast

There were NO PARTS. I remember finding that a GD-600 airplane reduction could actually be used for us. ORCRC had the first 'Pede transmission in a rig back in early 2003. Used for a 2.2 sized crawler and in most of our Supers.

Ace had the first RC10 tranny in a 2.2 scale crawler with custom machined axles. He also used my ideas of steel channel frame rails and chassis mounted steering. 2DS was built in early 2003.

Link

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCHuffer

If you have the time. I would like to see what an original crawler looked like?

Before the time of the AX10 and Bergs, what did the average crawler look like? Anyone got any pictures of there old crawlers? Did the Super come before the 2.2? What did the average crawler guy have to do to create a comp crawler? Yes I'm bored at work

looking for a little history on the birth of a RC rock crawler.

My first rig was a scale 2.2 Clod. It had steel frame rails, chassis mounted steering, an interior tub, lights, and a roll bar. I built it in early 2003 because the HPI Bronco body was released.

That rig evolved into The Duke in mid 2004. After RCCrawler came online everone had rigs with larger tires so I made it into a "super" so I could compete. I kept the steel frame, designed a coil spring suspension with cantilever shocks, and went to Maxx size wheels with Savage tires.

In late 2004 The Duke evolved into The SuperDuke since I was then traveling to Utah to compete in UTRCRC events. The SuperDuke is the official RCC logo.

The steel frame went away in favor of an aluminum one. At first I kept the coil spring suspension but ditched the cantilever shocks. Later I went to coilovers on the front so I could move the steering servo. It always had coil springs in the rear though.

In early 2005 The SuperDuke became The Duke 2.2. Comps were starting to enjoy the invasion of 2.2's so I built one because that's what I loved from the start. It was the same aluminum chassis with shorter links. The suspension was still coliovers up front with coil springs in the rear but I turned a servo into a winch and simetimes used it to suck down the front suspension.

After that everything becomes a blur.

slowrockr · 09-03-2009, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toyofast

Tards...

Anyone that posts a picture of ANYTHING that was built after December 2005 just shouldn't post. The OG's that formed the way things are now were all done prior to December 2005.

There were NO PARTS. I remember finding that a GD-600 airplane reduction could actually be used for us. ORCRC had the first 'Pede transmission in a rig back in early 2003. Used for a 2.2 sized crawler and in most of our Supers.

Wait..... There were no classifications back then. It was build it big or go home. Most comps had one class. 2.2's didn't even come into play until late 2004 when everyone learned that there were actual tires that did work.

Hey asshole I make your cutoff.

And I quote..... "Super started it all!" Long live the Supers!

Grizzly4x4 · 09-03-2009, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCHuffer

thanks guys for all your in-put, keep em coming. see picture below, would these two trucks be considered the pioneers of rock crawlers.

Many, many people would say that the pioneer of crawling was Mudcow. His internet videos inspired many of us, including myself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGOHN572P2Q

But yes, the Clodbuster and TLT made it all possible really, IMO.

09-02-2009, 12:22 PM	#1
RCHuffer Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 729	Back in the Day? If you have the time. I would like to see what an original crawler looked like? Before the time of the AX10 and Bergs, what did the average crawler look like? Anyone got any pictures of there old crawlers? Did the Super come before the 2.2? What did the average crawler guy have to do to create a comp crawler? Yes I'm bored at work looking for a little history on the birth of a RC rock crawler.

09-02-2009, 01:25 PM	#6
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,626	here is mine back in 04.. Supers were the thing back then.. Then the 2.2's really picked up Attached Images

09-02-2009, 07:05 PM	#12
drumbeater RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,852	Super Clodbuster PimpCane TLT-1 SW2 later prototype SW3 Attached Images Last edited by drumbeater; 09-02-2009 at 07:08 PM.

09-02-2009, 12:40 PM	#2
IWantATurbo Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: wyoming Posts: 99	the first crawlers that i know about where clod based???

09-02-2009, 12:49 PM	#3
helhedded I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 4,786	These picture threads date back to 2004 TLT Crawler Picture Archive The Rock-Clod Gallery: A place to post u'r clod in action! TxT-1 Juggernaut Gallery Maxx Crawlers Gallery

09-02-2009, 01:03 PM	#4
JeremyH I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 16,952	Here are a few shots of my first "crawler" TLT axles, Pede tranny, SW2 chassis....

09-02-2009, 01:21 PM	#5
Eritex Inc. RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: in the woods Posts: 1,915	From page 75 or so in my PhotoBucket... Those are all from '04-'05

09-02-2009, 01:31 PM	#7
RCHuffer Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 729	thanks guys for all your in-put, keep em coming. see picture below, would these two trucks be considered the pioneers of rock crawlers.

09-02-2009, 01:57 PM	#8
Rockthrasher RCC Paint & Graphics Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wauseon, OH. Posts: 2,017	This Rockbull was my first crawler. I believe this was late 2005. Clod axles, 55t motors, narrowed Clod wheels and a Novak Super Duty ESC. I miss that rig.

09-02-2009, 05:03 PM	#9
nathanotis Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 175	Did anyone take a stock truck or buggy and drop a new motor in or alter the gearing to make it crawl? I had that idea (but never acted on it) back in 2000, or 2001... I had a friend that raced and I was more interested in goin' slow... \oo/_ _\oo/ n.

09-02-2009, 05:36 PM	#10
phillyb Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: roanoke Posts: 550	My first was the TLT, I still have all the parts. Thinking about building a scaler with it. Had the old super rooster a 55t lathe, 645mg on both ends, with masher 2000's, bulu chassis. No idea when, no pics either.

09-02-2009, 06:07 PM	#11
666 MODERHATER™ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 10,939	Supers were king and still are.

09-02-2009, 07:33 PM	#13
BILLYGOAT RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: RAMBLIN Posts: 1,713	heres some older pics

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09-02-2009, 07:42 PM	#14
sandblaster87 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: RENO, NEVADA Posts: 332	sw2

09-02-2009, 10:49 PM	#16
toyofast I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Columbia Gorge Posts: 5,512	Tards... Anyone that posts a picture of ANYTHING that was built after December 2005 just shouldn't post. The OG's that formed the way things are now were all done prior to December 2005. There were NO PARTS. I remember finding that a GD-600 airplane reduction could actually be used for us. ORCRC had the first 'Pede transmission in a rig back in early 2003. Used for a 2.2 sized crawler and in most of our Supers. Wait..... There were no classifications back then. It was build it big or go home. Most comps had one class. 2.2's didn't even come into play until late 2004 when everyone learned that there were actual tires that did work. December 2003... Jugg2 axles, Super Rooster, dual MM's, 8-tooth pinions, TXT Jugg2 transmission, Maxx drivelines, Giant-Tracs on narrowed clod wheels, Savage shocks, rear sway-bar(didn't help) and single servo for steering duties. Talk about a monster truck.

09-03-2009, 02:45 PM	#17
RCHuffer Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 729	I wanted to say thanks to all who replied to my thread, Thank you. It's cool to see how this sport has evolved, and that those of you who started back then are still having fun now...

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