Harley's Willys

[Harley]

I'm going low key with this one. I almost started this thread three times now Every time I was about to start it something came up and I trailed off. This one is just going to be for some good fun, don't plan on getting too crazy with the parts list or anything.

I've had this body for about 2 years now (actual date of 1-28-11), seeing ZoSo's running around at Nat's along with a couple others made me want to move on the project finally.

From the day I picked it up.

Originally Posted by Harley

[Harley]

I had been screwing around with some tube lines the other day and posted this photo on my Harley Designs FB page.






Turned out to be a good deal because I was given a tip on where to get a set of frames rails to use. Still not sure if he wants the details spread over RCC of where it came from. Looks like a great start to me! Always nice to have a base to work off of.

[Harley]

Beyond some initial planning I've haven't gotten much done. I have hoarded a couple sets of Wraith axles so one of those will find it's way under this thing. I'm not going for a stock look, more of a built up trail rig.

I am AMAZED at the selection of 1:6 scale pieces available. Not sure why this segment of the hobby isn't WAY bigger.

Anyway, just a BS thread until I can make some real progress.

[Tommy R]

I agree. I don't really understand why 1/6 crawlers aren't more popular. I love my Willys and it's more fun to work on than any other rig I've owned. The only reason I don't spend more time on it is simply because there's no other 1/6th scalers around here to crawl with so it kinda let the wind out of my sails.

Looking forward to see what you do with this!

[BigSki]

Your frame guy has a nice product, it will make the rest of the build go a lot smoother although the stock plastic chassis is unbelievably strong, my orange Jeep is still running the stock frame.

You're going to love this thing when you get it running, they feel more like a large scale model that runs as opposed to a RC car.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by BigSki

Your frame guy has a nice product, it will make the rest of the build go a lot smoother although the stock plastic chassis is unbelievably strong, my orange Jeep is still running the stock frame.

You're going to love this thing when you get it running, they feel more like a large scale model that runs as opposed to a RC car.

I honestly would have started with the stock frame, except I threw it away by accident I'm a tard sometimes.

I was really surprised how stiff the plastic is on these things. I cut out the engine bay the other day and that was a huge pain in the ass! My ultimate goal is to get a scale engine up front, motor inside with an R3 behind it.

[reddevildemo]

My favorite rig is the Willys, I am lucky...or unlucky I guess, no one around me to crawl with no matter what the scale.
I soon find it addicting detailing these bad boys up, it's endless with what you can do to them.

That chassis is a nice start, real benefit to it is the ability to weld, braze, drill/tap into it if needed. Much easier for sure.

Looking forward to another take on a classic , small niche, scaler.

[TLTCrawlin]

Useless tip. Most people pronounce it "Willys" but it's really "Willis"

Looking forward to it

[Harley]

Originally Posted by TLTCrawlin

Useless tip. Most people pronounce it "Willys" but it's really "Willis"

Looking forward to it

While true, pretty much never practiced. Even by people who own them, they aren't douche's like Porche owners.

[TLTCrawlin]

Yep I have a hard time but noticed on fast n loud they said it right. I tell people for the fun of it. Not that I'm a purist.

[Quiel]

Harley

Knowing how you are with your trucks and having read all your threads, this will be interesting. You helped me a lot in building my Wraith.

[BigBaller]

Dibs...PayPal ready. When done of course.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by Quiel

Harley

Knowing how you are with your trucks and having read all your threads, this will be interesting. You helped me a lot in building my Wraith.

I doubt this will be anything like my Wraith undertaking, but who knows, I could go all kinds of crazy for this larger scale stuff.

Originally Posted by BigBaller

Dibs...PayPal ready. When done of course.

Yeah, lets just see if it gets done first.

[GySgt Hartman]

With a title like "Harley's Willys" I was apprehensive to open this thread.

I fear the day BD starts a similar thread...

[adamargue]

Im excited to see a vanquished out willys. :thumbup:

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[ROCKEDUP RICKY]

I want to build a 1/6 scale. Looking forward to seeing what you do with this ,hurry.

[Grizzly4x4]

Originally Posted by Harley

Beyond some initial planning I've haven't gotten much done. I have hoarded a couple sets of Wraith axles so one of those will find it's way under this thing. I'm not going for a stock look, more of a built up trail rig.

I am AMAZED at the selection of 1:6 scale pieces available. Not sure why this segment of the hobby isn't WAY bigger.

Anyway, just a BS thread until I can make some real progress.

I'm planning on Wraith axles and 5.75" tall 2.2's. That scales to a 35" tire, which I think is right where I want my build to be.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by Grizzly4x4

I'm planning on Wraith axles and 5.75" tall 2.2's. That scales to a 35" tire, which I think is right where I want my build to be.

I may stay with 5.5" tall tires, I haven't made up my mind for sure on that yet. A 33" tall tire on a Willys would still be a pretty capable little trail rig.

What I am always surprised to see is people using 3/16" tube instead of 1/4". The 3/16" looks a little small to me most of the time.

[Grizzly4x4]

Originally Posted by Harley

I may stay with 5.5" tall tires, I haven't made up my mind for sure on that yet. A 33" tall tire on a Willys would still be a pretty capable little trail rig.

What I am always surprised to see is people using 3/16" tube instead of 1/4". The 3/16" looks a little small to me most of the time.

A 1:1 Willys on 33's is a very capable rig. That would be a sweet build.

Yeah, 3/16" tube scales out to 1.125", no way I'd personally use that. 1/4" tube is a better choice imo.

I'm excited about all the scale accessories and how realistic you can make these 1/6 builds look. I wish I had started mine years ago also.

[Tommy R]

I had some 5.75" tall tires, but didn't want to cut my rear fenders to get the articulation I wanted. So I opted for some TSLs. They scale out to 33's and are a near perfect fit into the rear fender when they're stuffed. Not great pictures, but you get the idea. It's awesome to hear the lugs suffering under the weight of this thing as they claw for traction.