Project Rockstar

[crawler king 17]

nice i like your ink pen spring door retaner idea

[smcurry83]

The door "latch" is an awesome idea. Are you planning on putting panels on the doors? That'll look sick.

[CrawlinClodKiller]

More than likely yes. I was gonna put a small aluminum panel on each one to cover the latch mech.

[CrawlinClodKiller]

I am surprised there was not more of a responce to this. Oh well I guess I have to do something even more amazing then. Not sure what. Anybody got any ideas for me. Don't say paint it either, it is along way from that still.

[smcurry83]

PAINT IT!!!!





Just kidding. Don't get bummed if you don't get a lot of replies. I thought I had a kicka** thread and tons of folks were looking at it, but noone was posting anything.

I think you're on the right track. Keep coming up with unique parts (like the doors) and build a kicka** rig. And yeah, I can't wait to see it finished, with panels and paint.

[smcurry83]

What about a rear bumper with a swing out tire carrier. You could use the same style latch mechanism, just smaller.

[Issyt]

Looks like your hood already opens so try to do something with that. like get a jeep replica and tear the engine out of it and mount into your crawler. you could also do some interior work from the same replica if you go that rout. i just dont know how much a replica the size that you need would cost.

[CrawlinClodKiller]

I like the tire carrier idea I hadn't thought of that. For the hood it opens because that is where the batt and all the eletronics go. An engine would not fit, but I may be able to make something that works though, I will look into it. For the interior I am going to custom make the whole thing to replicate the real rubicon. I may even go as far as some functional interior items and lights, havent decided yet. At the rate I am going this thing will never be done cause I keep coming up with more ideas. heh heh What does everyone think for a front bumper. I am cutting off the whole grill and making one like stang killas. Mine may not be metal though. I was thinking a bumper like a warn with roller farlead and a simple brushguard instead of the usual stinger.

[TXmade]

Originally Posted by CrawlinClodKiller

I like the tire carrier idea I hadn't thought of that. For the hood it opens because that is where the batt and all the eletronics go. An engine would not fit, but I may be able to make something that works though, I will look into it. For the interior I am going to custom make the whole thing to replicate the real rubicon. I may even go as far as some functional interior items and lights, havent decided yet. At the rate I am going this thing will never be done cause I keep coming up with more ideas. heh heh What does everyone think for a front bumper. I am cutting off the whole grill and making one like stang killas. Mine may not be metal though. I was thinking a bumper like a warn with roller farlead and a simple brushguard instead of the usual stinger.

dude your rig is F@#%ING awesome!! as far as ideas for the front bumper, hit up 4wheelparts.com to look at real ones, there are so many parts for a real jeep that its endless!!

oh how bout some functional roof lights? maybe a lil audio system? just a few dumb lil thoughts.

[BoomDaddy]

It's a Jeep thing Most people don't understand.

Nice rig.

Give it some rock sliders aka. nurf bars, flat fenders, recessed tail lights.

[CrawlinClodKiller]

Oh it will have have have steel rock sliders, real ones not tube steps. Also it will have flat fenders and I am making a It's A Jeep Thing decal for the windshield.

[poorboypulling]

cool looking jeep cant wait to see it done

[Mriswith]

I think I can officially say it's no longer mine. I'm really gonna have to dig deep to one up this one. I got a few ideas rolling around to give you a run for your money though. Although with your work on the doors I may have you do some of my more intricate work.

[CrawlinClodKiller]

Thank you. Thank you. No applause just throw money. Heh just wait to you see what else I got planned.

[CrawlinClodKiller]

Sort of an update. I had a visit from the metal fairy so hopefully I can get some stuff done this weekend. Here is what I got.



Left is aluminum middle is steel and right is steel.

[CrawlinClodKiller]

Ok both doors are now functional. No pics since the drivers side looks just like the passenger side. I will add skin over the door mechanism later. I started working on the upper link mounts so hopfully I will get them done tomorrow. I will post some pics when I do.

[CrawlinClodKiller]

Ok for all you pic hogs. heh heh Here is a pic update. I got the rear link mounts/shock mounts done. Just need to clean them up a bit still. They are 1/8 inch steel.




Next comes the front ones then I just need to make some links and I got a roller again. Also I added the complete door pics just so you can all see how it sits right now.





Well I got to go to work so I will see if I can get more done tonight. Thanks for all the comments guys. You help me stay motivated to finish this thing.

[2JSC]

I really like the placement of the tranny. Far enough forward that you can make an interior and not have the spur sticking up. Nice doors as well.

[CrawlinClodKiller]

Thanks that is the plan with the interior too. I will have to make a small sort of bell housing cover, but that's no big deal.

[clod & bruiser]

this is looking great! any idea on paint color of the chassis?