Gave a friend bad info...need help please

[Mr. Ed]

I took a friend of mine crawlin for his first time....he took to it like a fish to water. we stopped by our local hobby store and he picked out

Axial g6 kit
Mamba max pro
13.5 novak ballistic
spectrum dx3c
1.9 xl swampers

plan to get him a nice healthy hitec servo also

he spent a ton of money and wants me to build it

the bad info I gave him was.....

"I'm sure they make a Ford Bronco body for the g6"

nope...not yet so I dont have the g6 in my hands to consider which bronco body would be best to use...can you guys give me a good idea?

Thanks

[xigtc]

Dang! I'd say for ease of setup and hearing he liked big tires... HPI Bronco or if you could find a Dynamic Concept Bronco.


Thomas

[Ohioskills]

get dimensions an start Googling

[lonleycreeper]

Pro line sold a 73 Eb for a while 12.3"wheelbase iirc.

[Mr. Ed]

Originally Posted by xigtc

Dang! I'd say for ease of setup and hearing he liked big tires... HPI Bronco or if you could find a Dynamic Concept Bronco.


Thomas

Thanks Man I had forgotten about the Dynamic Concepts Bronco body!!

Originally Posted by lonleycreeper

Pro line sold a 73 Eb for a while 12.3"wheelbase iirc.

I was thinking about using the proline version...it's how the G6 has a tapered back end which will make the finding the right body somewhat difficult. I never had to taper a body before but it's doable

Originally Posted by Ohioskills

get dimensions an start Googling

And as far as your stellar input...I appreciate you trying to school me on how to search. I apologize profusely for being such a newb. I would have never thought to just google something. I noticed you took the time to help another fellow RC guy recently on dimensions but you failed to remind him to google that. I'm overwhelmed on how much you can find by google. I'm surprised that we even need this forum...hell if Google has the answer to any and all questions we must be wasting our time here on this great site. This forum is for helping other fellow RC guys get the information no matter how weird it may sound. I remember being a 300-400 post guy and thought I knew it all. I have found that I don't and never will. But taking the time to remind me to search is RUDE and uncalled for. I did search...and if it was a normal SCX-10 and had the no unusual characteristics I would have never asked the question. What I have is another guy who helps support our Hobby and spent major bucks and I made a simple error. For now on PLEASE if you see my name on a thread...please feel free to just pass it on by....but If you want to be a TRUE supporter of this hobby and be helpful to someone in need then give your knowledge.

Oh and spell check never hurt anyone "and" has a D on the end.

[Ohioskills]

Originally Posted by Mr. Ed

Thanks Man I had forgotten about the Dynamic Concepts Bronco body!!



I was thinking about using the proline version...it's how the G6 has a tapered back end which will make the finding the right body somewhat difficult. I never had to taper a body before but it's doable



And as far as your stellar input...I appreciate you trying to school me on how to search. I apologize profusely for being such a newb. I would have never thought to just google something. I noticed you took the time to help another fellow RC guy recently on dimensions but you failed to remind him to google that. I'm overwhelmed on how much you can find by google. I'm surprised that we even need this forum...hell if Google has the answer to any and all questions we must be wasting our time here on this great site. This forum is for helping other fellow RC guys get the information no matter how weird it may sound. I remember being a 300-400 post guy and thought I knew it all. I have found that I don't and never will. But taking the time to remind me to search is RUDE and uncalled for. I did search...and if it was a normal SCX-10 and had the no unusual characteristics I would have never asked the question. What I have is another guy who helps support our Hobby and spent major bucks and I made a simple error. For now on PLEASE if you see my name on a thread...please feel free to just pass it on by....but If you want to be a TRUE supporter of this hobby and be helpful to someone in need then give your knowledge.

Oh and spell check never hurt anyone "and" has a D on the end.

lol sorry for being a smartass iv googled things so much if you change one word it could be gold or coal

like proline light bucket an proline housing same meaning but way different links

[RusT808]

I wanted an FJ-40 for my G6. It isn't available so, I did a hybrid and used the front clip from the Tamiya Fj-40 and ended up with this, not the best but, I like it.

Just an idea for your friend to consider.

[Mr. Ed]

Originally Posted by RusT808

I wanted an FJ-40 for my G6. It isn't available so, I did a hybrid and used the front clip from the Tamiya Fj-40 and ended up with this, not the best but, I like it.

Just an idea for your friend to consider.

I really like the Tamiya bodies, I have built a crusier using that body. I like how you added the body over the jeep body...very good idea!!! I wish my buddy liked cruisers but he's a ford guy :( I'm digging your rig there!!!!

[RusT808]

Try the Tamiya Bronco body. Similar in dimensions to the FJ-40.

[rcwolf]

Originally Posted by Mr. Ed

Thanks Man I had forgotten about the Dynamic Concepts Bronco body!!



I was thinking about using the proline version...it's how the G6 has a tapered back end which will make the finding the right body somewhat difficult. I never had to taper a body before but it's doable

Am I missing something? I thought the G6 was basically the standard scx10 frame why would you have to taper the body?

[Mr. Ed]

You are correct it IS the same as a scx-10. the difference is the cage work and body. the back of the rig tapers in. If you look closely at the guys pictures who built the FJ in this thread you will see what I mean. the trick was to get a body that's easiest to manipulate to the G6 cage

[kaneohecrawler]

Yahh man its just an scx10 at heart.. the body doesnt "have" to taper.. thats just howbthe g6 body and cage is designed. You can put any body you want on that plaform. Youd only have to adjust the links for diff wheelbases.

[JatoTheRipper]

Would something like these work with mods?
Pro-Line 1973 Ford Bronco Clear Body for Wraith
Dynamic Concepts EB Bronco Wraith Body (Cowl Hood W/Door Inserts)
Dynamic Concepts EB Bronco Wraith Body (Std Hood W/Door Inserts)

[STANG KILLA SS]

i second (or third) the DC bronco suggestion.

the G6 body is basically the same as the wraith PC body.
the DC body was made for the wraith. so should be nearly identical in exterior dimensions as the G6.

[Drail]

don't forget HPI #7179 - 1973 FORD BRONCO BODY

[rcwolf]

Originally Posted by Mr. Ed

You are correct it IS the same as a scx-10. the difference is the cage work and body. the back of the rig tapers in. If you look closely at the guys pictures who built the FJ in this thread you will see what I mean. the trick was to get a body that's easiest to manipulate to the G6 cage

Might just be easier to get a body and make a new cage from styrene tube. Unless liking the cage was part of the reason for getting the g6.

[Mr. Ed]

Originally Posted by rcwolf

Might just be easier to get a body and make a new cage from styrene tube. Unless liking the cage was part of the reason for getting the g6.

My friend really liked the look of the g6. And I liked that it was a kit...saves time from a tear down and rebuild. Looking forward to the build...Even if i have to build a ford

[Drail]

you can fit a HPI on anything this is my C-2 it's just a scx-10 with a HPI body and a dingo cage.


before cage mod..

[altd896]

I'll stand corrected but while it's not actually labeled a Bronco the Deadbolt body looks a lot like one to me (bit deep in the side sill but you can trim that) & it uses the same cage as the G6 Jeep. part number is AX04039 but I haven't seen one anywhere yet.