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Toms cxt build “big bee” Gday all. Thought I’d put up some progress of my cxt build. Purchased it from the states as they weren’t available In Australia and I was inspired by szczerbas builds amongst others. Utilising AR60 diffs as they are the perfect width. Nothing is really planned out I’m just making up things in my mind as I go and so far I’m very excited with how it’s turning out. This was when I got it. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...f463d1fc97.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...70b4fca14b.jpg Testing fitment. these are 1.9 cnc custom wheels smoothies and boggers. These wheels aren’t for this build, just what I had fitted at the time. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...f60eb4775d.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7b0ade218e.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...27001a6d4b.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” I began making my own chassis, I have a bender for larger things and tried using it to make the required bends for this chassis. Using 25x25mm box. I couldn’t get the bends tight enough and the pressed inner and outer edges annoyed me. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...e5c0b6dd17.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...1f3d41fbe8.jpg As you can see the deformed curves using this style bender, it’s ok and looks alright on large scale stuff, I build Ute trays, canopies and dog cages with it but coming down to this size I just couldn’t have it like this. I then tried the slicing method, mark where I want the bend and then make numerous cuts into the steel and then bending it to the required angle, I don’t have photos of this method but you’ll see the final result. It turned out perfect, couldn’t be happier with it. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...720d09fb73.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...26eef38146.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...6c5b333349.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” The rear bend required a little tweak, I had to use the torch to heat it up and bend it up as it was leaning down. It was only 2mm but I could see it. Better to start out right than for it to be out of whack later. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...e626795370.jpg Time to split it down the middle to form the 2 C channels. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...c15634e0fb.jpg I’ve got the hang of this and can get quite a straight cut with the 125mm grinder. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7c39e18421.jpg Cleaning up the inside of the rails was easily the worst part. Didn’t take long but just a combination of small sanding discs/flap wheels and the die grinder got it looking nice. Thankful to have the milwaukee sander with roloc bits. Couldn’t do it without it. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...e39d0ae544.jpg Ok so this is after clean up. Afew small pin holes only on the inside but I’m ok with that. Very happy with the result. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...9996849146.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” Next was initial mock up. Set the chassis width and make it all square. I couldn’t do this with the rails just sitting there. I did try and it just wasn’t right. I decided to mark the desired width on my welding bench, mark the end for the rear rails and then I tack welded it to the bench. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...86d4737cfb.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d3a0ea979f.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...4887943d38.jpg Doing it this way I’ve been able to pull the entire chassis back square, obviously the heat from cutting the steel apart makes it warp etc. from front to back it’s even and square, that mission I’m very happy with. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” Now that the chassis is square and ready to be worked on I decided on a mounting system. I already knew the rear tub would sit flush on top of the rails so that was easy but I’m building a chassis, I want it to look like a chassis with mounts and braces etc. The good thing with using the box section is I can just slice it in half and I ave the bent edges for looks and strength, cut some angles and done!!! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...9f41485d74.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d6e2f5472a.jpg These photos are mock up just sitting in place. I made the mounts to be as wide as the underside of the inner tub. My measurements for the chassis height from where the bed sits to where the body will sit turned out perfect, the underside of the cab sits flush on top of the rails from the middle lower section forward. Measurement wise, the front chassis height turned out spot on as well to pick up the stock mounting points under the bonnet. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...ea60815afc.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...232eda3a5d.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...cb04e73d6a.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...247e7b569c.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” Now that I knew where the tray would sit and how the cab would sit, it was time for cab mounts. Same idea as before, Slice the tube in half and cut on an angle to the desired length etc. the cab mounts are wider the the tray and come out to be as wide as the body. I’ll make an internal frame inside the cab to strengthen it but also be the mounting point also. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...212bc5d5d0.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...0d576953e0.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” Almost up to date with where I am now, front body mounts are done and just a general tidy up on smoothing welds. I have had to cut the chassis from the bench and turn it around to weld and smooth the opposite side but it’s back on the table and still all square. I think that’s what I’m most happiest with is the fact I’ve took the time to ensure it’s all spot on. Every mount from front to back is square and symmetrical. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...240e883049.jpg The beginning of the front most body mounts. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...1981bfe49e.jpg And turn out like so. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...ab796e9575.jpg A bit of welding and some smoothing and done for now. Next I took a piece of 40x40 to make a front chassis brace, not certain of its positioning yet but it’s almost done. Don’t ask me why I made it how I did, just for some reason I decided on getting creative and this is what I came up with. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...8154204cb3.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...32c0005581.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” These are the aforementioned wheels by cnc custom wheels. I think they have an alcoa look to them and will be perfect for this build. 1.9s I’m just waiting on new rings from lockeduprc and I’ll mount them to the boggers. Almost up to date with the build but I’ll leave it for now, I’m getting the chance to work on this afew days a week for a couple of hrs now. Next is going to be link location, lower link placement to be exact. Stay tuned and safe!!! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...e9a3b1885a.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...03b72565a9.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b24d10b654.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” Subscribed. Love that frame work for sure! I used 1" square tube ripped down the middle for my first couple chassis but then swapped to 1" flat bar. Way less work! haha. |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” that is awesome. I wish I had that kind of patience |
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Thanks mate, appreciate it coming from you after looking through all your builds, it is a lot of work but I’m in no hurry with this build. Really enjoy working with this scale vehicle. |
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Thanks MSB, thank you for the kind words, I’m working on the patience part, especially as I only got a few hrs here and there between the kids and my job. |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” it's going to be a good build, I love these rigs |
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Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” Not much to report today, a bit of tidying up the front chassis support. I cut it down to size and am just filing out the inside edges to straighten them. Think I’ll need to do a couple of welds on a couple of the ends (where the grinder went too far) and file them out to make it neat, I may aswell keep trying to make it the best I can. Should have this in place tomorrow! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...2a86f7e654.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...9e38c97797.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” Looking good! Sent from my moto g(7) using Tapatalk |
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Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” Again not much today but all these little things take time. Welded a couple of the front brace shaped holes I made to fill in gouges, worked great, then file and file and file until I was happy with it. Front brace tacked into place and now removed from the bench for a reposition tomorrow! A few photos outside for those following. Really looking like how I imagined it now... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...1274da189e.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...cd4e3098dc.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...4d22a3dbff.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...59b3889c85.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...5059398083.jpg |
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Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” Great looking chassis work! Well done!"thumbsup" This looks like it is going to be a cool build! Can't wait to see the rest of it! |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” Excellent metal work - off to a great start! |
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Thankyou, trying my best and being patient! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” What your all waiting for but probably expecting more haha. An update of sorts. Time for link positioning! Builders tabs are readily available if you live in the states, but for me to get some it ends up so expensive with postage costing more than the actual product. Enter my own builders tabs. 3mm steel. A long time ago I would mark each piece for every hole, angle to cut etc but there would still be differences. As I’m aiming to do my very best I’ve taken a different approach. Mark and cut each piece, still slight differences using a cut off wheel in the grinder, centre punch hole and tack weld the pieces together. Drill through all pieces and then cut desired angle and clean up. These came out great, I am very pleased. Theses are just the outer link mounts for the chassis, two used In the photo for reference, the inner mounts will be inside chassis through to the top. Does anyone still use files? I love mine!!! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...60d0965830.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d28f343c85.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...44af44b97a.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...ca0aa8c4c9.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...aaf1a2c3c2.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...da351a6dc5.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7ba3b11bb7.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” That’s awesome can’t wait to see how you do the willys build! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” Link mounts. I’m very happy with my efforts making these, I reckon they look like bought ones but are made with just my hand cnc cutter aka “a file” Honestly wasn’t looking forward to this, most of the time spent was just going back and forth triple and quadruple checking I had the measurements right front to back and in between. These little right angle magnets make prep for welding very easy. I made the rear mounts longer (40mm) whilst the front are (20mm) and all (18mm) high below the chassis. I guess next up is out diffs under it and get started with links. I’m thinking of making my own, it will be a single link but will attach to both holes on the diff and I’ll be able to dial the adjustment with rod ends. That’s the idea anyway. Onto the pics, I hope you all enjoy as much as I am building it. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...e5720b4bca.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d395e5d93f.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...931415e2a1.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...51e5bd3fe5.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...af76e36b9a.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...a9b4b5b175.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...62d4af4a55.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b15c6736e2.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b1830d0e7d.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...0eecdad98d.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” I forgot to add, was lucky to have some 8mm steel plate on hand, saved me time cutting something else to size so I filed these little spacer mounts with a through hole to keep the required width for the rod ends. The 8mm will allow a little extra when all painted etc. I’d also like some suggestions on shocks to use. This will be a heavy rig. I was thinking prolines? I’ve had gmade in the past but always leak. Alloy not plastic. A couple of outside shots to finish the day, time to go to work. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...00786d393c.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...a53a3871d4.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...171d068d31.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...43f58bcbde.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” Oooh yeah. Bronze demon rings from locked up arrived today for the cnc custom wheels. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...4929940bed.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” This mornings efforts were working out links. I’ve got a few sets of ti and stainless from builds and what I had was good enough for reference points. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...c8ae9c6f7c.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...49987ef49b.jpg Checking ride height etc, first sitting low then pretty much where I want it to be. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...8c5461aa87.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...1cd5205cdd.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7488a00777.jpg Since everything I’m making on it is by hand and time consuming I thought why stop now. Starting out with this 8mm plate. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...aa2fd135c0.jpg Ofcourse I only measured one cut line [emoji849] so go back and re measure and mark it all again. Walla the beginnings of my links. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...298d08e58e.jpg Looks absolutely like their not links haha. Started the filing process again, make them all the same and you’ll see what’s in my head. I ran out of gas for the mig so no welding till sometime next week now, bugger. That’s it for now, I hope your enjoying, time for a sleep then back to work [emoji577] https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...35511e3839.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” Can’t wait to see more ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” Thanks mate. Back to it slowly, the more important things in life make progress slow. I work 11 days straight per fortnight, the kids have been crook, our boat outboard motor decided to die, it’s been a fun few weeks haha. Back to the links. Happy and frustrated at the same time. I will not use PN taps and dies ever again. Back to the trusty Suttons tools. I snapped one tap in a link and I haven’t been able to remove it yet, I’ll persevere with it. So I’ve drilled and tapped one end on two links. I needed to do these first, then get final overall measurement before cutting them to length and then drill and tap. Maybe tomorrow’s job. They still don’t look like much but the end result will be different and cool. Filing the links down together to keep same dimensions. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...337d7973a8.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...60af2c2616.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...58228106f3.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...bbb4d33550.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...730ad98f9a.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...6414be5a7f.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...60b4796915.jpg And drilled and tapped ends today https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...0670a3571f.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...1c9d2bcf0c.jpg 25x4mm grub screws. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” Thanks too 2many projects for sending me a nice big Jeep body! It’s big. Appreciate it my friend!!! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...306a74ba1c.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...cff6773308.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...463b12ef36.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” Jeeps are over rated, CXTs are under rated. Your Frame Fab work is Awesome looking. Waiting for the finish. :D |
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Thanks mate, appreciate it. I like working on this size builds. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” One link done for now, once I get them setup and am happy with how it works I’ll modify the shape a little. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...8d6272a9a6.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...98d98fe13a.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...bc02951e2a.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...506475273c.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” Can’t wait to see more! Keep up the awesome work! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” Thanks dude, nothing this past couple of weeks. No Rc time at all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” It isn’t dead, just no progress lately. Quick mock up again today just to check ride height, two different variants. What do you think? Level or a bit more height in the rear? Still working on the links but hoping I’ll get some time to get back into it soon. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b0b7ad97b5.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...08e65f6013.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...69566d3253.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...05b64b332d.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...10f5321b75.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Toms cxt build “big bee” IMO 'level' looks best. Those wheels are looking great under that particular body. Really nice details... excellent work. |
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Thankyou and I agree on level. Appreciate it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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