Re: Derstine's HotRod willys got the engine today. its big, but its a big block, so thats the way its supposed to be. the body should be in thursday! then time to start work. gonna be a fun weekend. 1/6 Willys CJ2 Hot Rod Rat Rod Ford 427 engine first look - YouTube and some pics to see how big it is compared to my other willys. http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...ps1054e027.jpg http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...pse6aae9db.jpg http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...psbc6f91ba.jpg |
Re: Derstine's HotRod willys not much yet. got the body in. its not a hasbro, but i knew that. its also 3/4" wider, which i already know won't work for this build, but could for a different future build. anyway, thanks for the body warriorsimi. it'll work for most of the mock up. i already found a replacement on flea bay. got a hasbro desert patrol for a steal. also got my parts from Rick @ Super Shafty, he hooked me up with some new plactics for the axles, and some great powder coated link mounts. i'll get them axles all together in a couple weeks, still waiting for some parts. so here are some mock-up shots. should be a HUGE trucks when done when you consider the wheel base. here are some shots. http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...psf4fd894e.jpg http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...pse4d0386e.jpg http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...ps7ba4f298.jpg http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...psbe81235f.jpg http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...ps82b4aba0.jpg http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...psbb48bee5.jpg http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...ps1289afb6.jpg |
Re: Derstine's HotRod willys That thing looks sweet!! |
Re: Derstine's HotRod willys Are you going to hook the suspension up to servo's so you can slam it when parked. :mrgreen: |
Re: Derstine's HotRod willys that could be cool. i think i might just try to make it run to start :) i will definitely keep that in mind though |
Re: Derstine's HotRod willys I don't think it would be that hard. Let me know if you need a few ideas in the future. |
Re: Derstine's HotRod willys me either, and i will ask when i get to that point. i have seen a few other guys do that sort of thing with cams and such. this thing is gonna be so cool. i dont think i have been excited for a build like this in a long time. |
Re: Derstine's HotRod willys Are you going to use bellcrank steering. |
Re: Derstine's HotRod willys i am gonna start with behind the axle steering. bell crank is the goal, but not totally necessary because if i can get behind the axle steering working it should look sweet. the servo should be well hidden where the radiator is gonna be. |
Re: Derstine's HotRod willys Sweet , Can't wait to see how this one turns out. |
Re: Derstine's HotRod willys Done yet? :flipoff: Bad ass man. I like the idea of a 2.2/3.0 SC rim on this. less chance of a tire rolling and flipping it over when doing flatspins on pavement. Used EXO stockers are cheap, and are "big n' little" like a hot rod should be. Keep it up, I want to drive it. |
Re: Derstine's HotRod willys If I knew that your weren't going to use the wider body, I would have offered a trade for one of the Hasbro bodies I have stashed. |
Re: Derstine's HotRod willys thanks guys. more to come after the weekend. really need to get this desert patrol body delivered before i make much more progress. i'll take a look at the EXO tires! trade... geez. another note. i have some negative camber knuckles for the front that are gonna make it look pretty sweet and should have the high speed turning quite a bit, even if i have some taller foams on there. |
Re: Derstine's HotRod willys hey guys, got an update. the hasbro body came in, and it got all hacked up. no turning back now. i cut the seat stands off so i could build a bench seat, and put it low on the floor. also had to make some room for the rear axle. and cut a huge chunk out of the rear. the muffler had to come off. and the whole front end forward of the firewall is gone. http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...ps093f3589.jpg http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...ps01bcd634.jpg http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...pscecec495.jpg http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...ps1de68c44.jpg http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...pse0c6e621.jpg http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...ps50c5b627.jpg http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...psbc0967e3.jpg http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...psa1172e5d.jpg |
Re: Derstine's HotRod willys Sweet! I did some cutting on mine the other day, that plastic smells like shit when you take the dremmel to it. |
Re: Derstine's HotRod willys i actually used a hack saw, and small wood saw. i only had to use the dremmel for the seats, and couple places i couldnt get a saw. this stuff does stink though! |
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You must have this confused with sanding tires... Plastics, its whats for dinner! "thumbsup" . |
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Re: Derstine's HotRod willys Great work MJ. |
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