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04-09-2011, 07:50 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Cruces
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|  Tonka Jeep Scale build
Heres some pictures of before i started working on it and some from a few days ago. Still not done, would appreciate any advice, as this is my fist. The grill is how i would like to do this one, more jeep looking           |
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04-10-2011, 09:39 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Cruces
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| Leaf Spring
I have very little money, so i have been building everything as opposed to buying it. I can weld aluminum and have the facilities to do so, so i made my frame of aluminum. I have built these springs out of a few links of chain on each end of a section of spring steal from an old thermometer. This seams to support the weight and let the axle travel just enough. Suggestions, ideas? please post replies.  |
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04-10-2011, 11:34 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wasilla, Alaska
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I think thats actually a bronco II but good work  |
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04-10-2011, 02:58 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Cruces
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| Jeep
I thought it was a bronco II but when i compared it to a 1:1 my friend had, it was very simular. There is a raise in the bodyline toward the rear that is not in the original among other things. And, after looking the whole thing over, it says jeep in several places. Thanks for the feedback!
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04-10-2011, 10:08 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Cruces
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| Tonights Results
Mounted the axles to the suspension and the suspension to the frame. Got front wheel drive, as it looked to be most difficult but turned out really easy, rear will be hardest. got the windshield up, made from scraps of lexan and finally, mounted new tire/wheels. All electronics under the hood. looking at going the way of the scout, rather than the jeep. Questions? Suggestions? Thoughts? Please post a reply.         |
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04-13-2011, 07:54 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Cruces
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| Paint     Frame and body all painted up. ready for final assembly
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04-17-2011, 08:07 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Columbia, SC
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Love it!
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11-03-2011, 06:57 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: netherlands
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Hi there, How about some pics from the final result... I wondered, did you get to fix the tranny underneath the chairs without cutting them? And did you put all of your electronics in the front or in the back? In the back you must have made some cuttings there also? Would like some pics of that too  Are these 2.2 wheels or 1.9? |
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11-03-2011, 08:20 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Cruces
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I fabricated a small plate or firewall just behind the dash. Then, when opening the hood you were able to access the batt, esc, transfer case and steering servo. The driceshaft would not have fit between the plastic seats and the metal floor pans, so I drilled a hole through the center and fabbed up a center consul. The really bummer part of all this is that I sold the rig a few weeks ago, not having taken pictures of all the new work. The tires are standard axial hammer 2.2s with pretty sturdy foams to "pump" them up. Thanks for the reply, sorry for lack of pics.
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11-22-2011, 10:44 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SD
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Mr. RC, That is a bummer. This looked to be a very cool build. A freakin Tonka truck. Dig the out of the box thinking. Hopefully the new owner can post of some new pics.
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11-25-2011, 06:31 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brockville
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I kinda looks like a Commando.
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