Derstine's HotRod willys

[mjderstine]

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.

[mjderstine]

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.

[sellenk]

That thing looks sweet!!

[old man 52]

Are you going to hook the suspension up to servo's so you can slam it when parked.

[mjderstine]

that could be cool. i think i might just try to make it run to start i will definitely keep that in mind though

[old man 52]

I don't think it would be that hard. Let me know if you need a few ideas in the future.

[mjderstine]

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.

[old man 52]

Are you going to use bellcrank steering.

[mjderstine]

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.

[old man 52]

Sweet , Can't wait to see how this one turns out.

[youngblood]

Done yet? 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.

[BigSki]

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.

[mjderstine]

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.

[mjderstine]

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.

[ROWDY RACING]

Sweet! I did some cutting on mine the other day, that plastic smells like shit when you take the dremmel to it.

[mjderstine]

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!

[ROWDY RACING]

Originally Posted by mjderstine

this stuff does stink though!

Smells like cancer.

[rangercat23]

Originally Posted by ROWDY RACING

Smells like cancer.

You must have this confused with sanding tires...


Plastics, its whats for dinner!


.

[ROWDY RACING]

Originally Posted by rangercat23

You must have this confused with sanding tires...


Plastics, its whats for dinner!


.

This shit smells way worse than sanding tars.

[Hoosierdady]

Great work MJ.