1/6 Wraith/Nylint TJ Jeep + scale quad

[Mike Flea]

I think it looks better without the windshield, and you can still make your canvas top work

[TacoCrawler]

^ I'm going to plan on allowing it to roll either way... ~ options R good ~
and maybe later... hinge the windshield so it folds down to the hood.

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and thanks t mike for taking a look see and making comment

[kgb424]

I call bull shit

I commented and get called a old man

and get the no thanks kiss my ass

when Taco is old probably older than me

and is the true old man winter

[TacoCrawler]

Originally Posted by kgb424

I call bull shit

I commented and get called a old man

and get the no thanks kiss my ass

when Taco is old probably older than me

and is the true old man winter

I'll be sure to reference you as "old fart"
instead of "old man"

I might be older...
but I'm lighter in muh step

get ready for the biatch...

cold as I could make it...
likely wouldn't clear up your brain dysfunction.

'cuz 'dem cells are likely already expended !? Lol/jk


thank you for your nonsensical gibberish again

[cmbscx10]

WTF. You two hocker knockers need to explain.

[Norton]

KGB is a wacko.

[TacoCrawler]

...Frame build...

~ step one ~

1/2" X 1/8" flat bar, mild steel.

220/40 Lincoln 180 mig gets it done.

Welded up the saddle and mounted that to the skid plate
to be sure I got the alignment right

IMO... this stage requires the most precision.
as getting the 8 screw holes aligned with the skid...
was a little tricky and was less then perfect...
So the dremel was administered to oblong a hole or two.
Not too far off tho'

That outta the way... the remainder should be a walk in the park

The front has no interference with the body...
And clears the interior's foot wells perfectly.
Tho' the rear may require that I channel the interior's sub floor
just a little.
I'm currently weighing my options on doing that.

[kgb424]

your not done yet

holy crap what are

beaning like me and taking your

time

to finish

[kgb424]

I bought this over a year ago on sale at Home Depot

it not set up and never even been plugged in

sits in my shop collecting dust

I had big plans for it

but once I found how expensive it was to rent a bottle

to weld small material

now I'm not sure

[TacoCrawler]

Was doing a mock up...
and thought I'd share some details...
with the body resting atop.

[twissted]

I have the Nylint Buggy body. I used the seats in my 1/6 Gladiator build and also the steering wheel. I need do a build like this to make use of the body. Great build you have here!

[TacoCrawler]

can't say I'm familiar to that Nylint buggy body...

what is the scale ?

post up a picture if ya have one.

...thanks for viewing and making comment

and a thanks to all viewers...
...gives me cause to keep this build thread going.

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~ I need an 1/18 scale crawler... so's I can build a 1/6 quad to go with muh TJ ~

( just thinking out loud )

[SIZE="1"]looks simple enough...
just wonder what the body shell/panels come off ? scratch built ? hmmm

guess I'll need do some digging

[cmbscx10]

Awesome job so far. Very thought out fab work. Really liking where you are heading with the build.

I like the Quad idea for sure. Maybe one of those ECX Temper or the Redcat Volcano or Everest i think it is called for little $$.

[TacoCrawler]

^ thanks

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Thinking about altering the frame...
and adding some link riser plates
so's I can adjust the upper link position(s) !?

what's the opinion ?

[kgb424]

Hey Taco Chips

I got 2 Exceed 1/18 the scale crawlers

the Green Chassis is stock except I shoe horned in 380 brushless motor

and the second one was made by another person on here

and I just never finished them out,

cause you really cant beat on them and the 380 motor is probably over kill

they don't have the a Chassis that look like the quads

but with some aluminum plate you could make a u shaped

chassis, like the ones in the quad pictures

Or make a small AX10 version frame

the Jeep body will work on both chassis

but I like the yellow body better

it gives a monster truck look

[kgb424]

Hey Taco

You could make your own chassis and skid plate

and look on here or online and see if you can

find MRC axles and a MRC tranny or Exceed axles and a Exceed tranny

they make aluminum C- hubs and knuckles and lock outs for the MRC axles

they there is no upgraded parts for the Exceed or very limited aluminum parts

[TacoCrawler]

Originally Posted by kgb424

Hey Taco Chips

I got 2 Exceed 1/18 the scale crawlers

the Green Chassis is stock except I shoe horned in 380 brushless motor

and the second one was made by another person on here

and I just never finished them out,

cause you really cant beat on them and the 380 motor is probably over kill

they don't have the a Chassis that look like the quads

but with some aluminum plate you could make a u shaped

chassis, like the ones in the quad pictures

Or make a small AX10 version frame

the Jeep body will work on both chassis

but I like the yellow body better

it gives a monster truck look

Originally Posted by kgb424

Hey Taco

You could make your own chassis and skid plate

and look on here or online and see if you can

find MRC axles and a MRC tranny or Exceed axles and a Exceed tranny

they make aluminum C- hubs and knuckles and lock outs for the MRC axles

they there is no upgraded parts for the Exceed or very limited aluminum parts

meh... I likely wouldn't play with it much anyways...
would just look cool towed behind the TJ.

Think I'll get one of them Exeed/maxstone rtr's
I found one for $ 114. shipped...
Tho' maybe I can get one cheaper !?

I might hassle with making a body body for it...
but the rest isn't getting too much attention.

K.I.S.S or forget it. [SIZE=1][SIZE=2] ...is muh "can do" spirit/legacy

[Mike Flea]

Originally Posted by TacoCrawler

^ thanks

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Thinking about altering the frame...
and adding some link riser plates
so's I can adjust the upper link position(s) !?

what's the opinion ?

Couldn't hurt, if you have the room there, plus it'll give you a couple different options for suspension tuning. Good idea

[kgb424]

Taco

small world I was also

A Navy Sea Bee an EO which is Equipment Operator

my reserve unit was in Northern Ca, 2 weeks a year went to Port Hueneme

in Southern Cali, for training

I had fun and almost went on active duty

but I decided to stay home and work construction

I worked for the Electricians Union and the Carpenters Union for years

one trade would slow down in the winter, I would switch trades and work inside all winter, then when it picked up in the spring I switch back

and fore a couple times a year

[kgb424]

Hey Taco

check this out

here are 2 1/16 scale quads with riders that are pretty cheesy for been a RC

and not very expensive one is $36.00 an the other is $42.00

But I also found this 1/18 scale Quad with no drivers and is pretty bad ass and is die cast not a RC

I like it cause there is no drivers, and you might be able to put a Wild Willy Driver in it

I would buy the third one my self and make a small flat bed for it and make tie downs

and make look scale with loading ramps

or you could make a scale trailer like the one you have for your Tacoma

you could use a SCX10 axle and Tamiya Leaf Springs and 1.9'' wheels and tires

or maybe make it a 1/8 scale trailer or bigger

I know you can find 1/10 quad body's that Lexan if you look hard enough you might find a hard body one

or a golf cart or a John Deere Tractor in 1/10 scale

1/16 and 1/18 your limited

That's why I bought extra's of the Yellow ones