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Old 02-26-2009, 08:03 PM   #1
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Default Uncle Fred's WK tuber...Update 03/30 with video
My WK has been through some changes, from stock to a semi scale fun truck, and now I handed it over to Uncle Fred (the old guy with glasses) and his crew, The Lazy Bunch, so don't expect too much.
(BTW the date in the camera was messed up till I corrected it, so pay no attention to it, some pics were lost also and I will get more, sorry!)

This is what it looked like before they got hold of it:
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This is what they have so far.
WK axles, only rear is locked so far
Same wheels and tires, for now anyway
Rustler trans
Brazed 3/16 brake line tube chassis.
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Fred and Vinny checking over the front end, Fred, says there are problems, but they can be fixed.
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Got the hood from my old trashed T-Maxx CJ-8 body.
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test coat of paint
I gave them news about the shop they will be moving to
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They got it all mocked up, and didn,t take any pictures of the process?
(But they still have to take it apart again to fix some stuff, will get some then)
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Fred smokes too much!
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Calling for some more parts
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I know the shop looks a little empty, but more tools ect. will be coming soon.
The lazy bunch says thanks for taking a look
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Old 02-26-2009, 08:15 PM   #2
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ummmm...wow, I really don't know what to say. That's a real nice chassis build, but are you currently taking any psychotropic medication? You might want to up the dosage.LOL
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Old 02-26-2009, 08:38 PM   #3
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Methylphenidate 50mg twice daily
Trazodone 50mg just before bedtime
It's not nice to make fun of crazy people!
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Old 02-26-2009, 09:01 PM   #4
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wow,much improvment..ill have to take that thing over to sanford one day
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Old 02-27-2009, 12:45 PM   #5
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that tube work is stellar wish i could do stuff like that. wouldnt know the first place to start
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Old 02-27-2009, 12:48 PM   #6
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tubular man:-P
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Old 02-27-2009, 01:04 PM   #7
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Gee wiz! Thanks for all of your kind words
The guys got a little more work done.
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working on rear steer lockouts
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locking the diff in the tranny
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Fred is cleaning the roof rack for paint, and Vinny's off to go do some biz'ness.
I will post some more soon, thanks for taking a look.
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Old 03-12-2009, 08:51 PM   #8
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Well, I checked in to see how the crew are coming along and they have been dragging a$$, but they got some stuff done on the interior.
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Instead of going to the LHS to get styrene, Vinny went to Home Depot and got one of those large 'for sale' signs to make up parts for the tranny cover ect.
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Slowly it seems to be coming together.
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The driver will have to sit on top of the ESC
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Some final fitting and sanding needed on the various parts, the battery will have to sit under the dash, a tray or some way of securing it needs to be worked out.
More to come soon. Thanks for taking a look.
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Old 03-13-2009, 09:45 AM   #9
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nice build, love all the scale stuff you have.
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Old 03-13-2009, 01:07 PM   #10
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very nice!!!!
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Old 03-16-2009, 09:28 PM   #11
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nice build, love all the scale stuff you have.
Thank you! , making and finding scale stuff is my other hobby, LOL.
And, Thank You too Chris.

Uncle Fred and the crew, have been doing a bit more work, and are close to the end.
They got all the electrics hooked up and tested, so it's a runner.
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Fitting the tranny cover and the hood.
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Getting all the body panels in place, got the dash in and smiler is adjusting the rear panel.
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Final adjustments
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Almost done except for some lights ect.
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The driver Andy seems happy with it.
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"Time to take her out for a spin", the lights are not installed yet, better wait till morning.
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I will try to take a few outdoor shots, and post them soon, thanks for taking time to have a look.
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Old 03-17-2009, 05:15 AM   #12
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man this is some very nice work. cant wait to see the pics....maybe even a video!
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Old 03-18-2009, 02:18 PM   #13
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Awesome build. I need those guys at my house.

Keep those scale pics coming. Maybe one on the trail with one guy driving and another spotting.
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Old 03-18-2009, 09:26 PM   #14
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Nice build. can't wait to see them take it for a spin outside.
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Old 03-20-2009, 07:55 AM   #15
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I know it takes a lot of time and patience , nice one.
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Old 03-20-2009, 11:49 PM   #16
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great work

What did you use for the rear body panels?
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Old 03-21-2009, 08:41 PM   #17
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WOW ! Great looking rig

Enjoy your posts,please keep 'em coming
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Old 03-22-2009, 05:29 PM   #18
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Man, this is the most awsome build i've ever seen. You can send some of those guys over to my place to work on my rig anytime.
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Old 03-22-2009, 09:00 PM   #19
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One of the best built photos I've ever seen. Better than some real 1:1.
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Old 03-24-2009, 12:38 AM   #20
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Good lookin rig. Fred & Vinny do some nice work.
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