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51WillysJeep · 11-26-2007, 06:48 PM

Hey All, well after much thought, and many long hours checking out some of the awesome 1:6th scale builds on this site ( STANGKILLA SS's -Big Joe, and others) , I have decided to build another Nylint Jeep bodied Clod. I actually have a 6" lifted Fullsize 1:1 Jeep Wrangler TJ to go by for reference, so duplicating scale realism shouldn't be too hard. I've also got a few tricks up my sleeve too..!!

Heres what I have so far, I know its not much yet, but stay tuned....

CyCrawler · 11-26-2007, 08:14 PM

I have always wanted to do a jeep build.

intimadationrc · 11-27-2007, 02:22 AM

do it up man lets see what you can do with it.........right on

51WillysJeep · 11-27-2007, 08:42 AM

Before I forget, and before I catch crap about it, I KNOW Its a NEWBRIGHT body, and not a Nylint..!

LOL..

Heres what I am capable of doing with these 1:6th scalers. This is a build I started a few years ago, and never finished... This new TJ won't be quite as insane as the black one, but I want to make one that could pass as a daily driver, and weekend wheeler, like any real 1:1. Oh yeah, and it is HEAVY..!!

51WillysJeep · 11-27-2007, 09:37 AM

Then theres the Willys- This one is actually the first 1:6th Jeep I ever built. I still have this one in the basement. I usually bring it with me to all the local car shows during summer, along with my REAL 1:1 1951 Willys M-38..!!

SSMuddHauller69 · 11-27-2007, 06:20 PM

What type of axles are you going to be using on this build? Clod axles or

are you going to have drive shafts and a trans. I would go with a trans because it looks more scale.

CyCrawler · 11-27-2007, 07:38 PM

Where did you get the motor? The scale one in your jeep.

51WillysJeep · 11-27-2007, 08:05 PM

I thought about using TXT or Jugg axles /and tranny, but I don't really have enough room to stuff all that in the lower chassis, and have the body fit, without hacking the interior.. SO I am going to use clod axles.

I found that motor a few years ago at Toys R' Us. Its a 1:6th scale chevy 350..! The company that makes these also makes a TON more, Ford v8's, Hemi's, and Supercharged versions as well. Check out e-bay, as I've seen alot of them on there before..

I got some progress done on the chassis tonight, ( no pics) but mounting the upper shock mounts is turning out to be a BIATCH. Oh well, I love em' but you know what they say about jeeps....... Just Expect EVERY Problem..!!! LOL !

highhpcummins · 11-27-2007, 09:54 PM

I wish I had the time to build all those great looking rigs like you build & the 1:1

highhpcummins · 11-27-2007, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 51WillysJeep

Before I forget, and before I catch crap about it, I KNOW Its a NEWBRIGHT body, and not a Nylint..!

LOL..

Heres what I am capable of doing with these 1:6th scalers. This is a build I started a few years ago, and never finished... This new TJ won't be quite as insane as the black one, but I want to make one that could pass as a daily driver, and weekend wheeler, like any real 1:1. Oh yeah, and it is HEAVY..!!

the 40 series mudslingers & rockstar wheels would look really cool on the black one

red jim · 11-28-2007, 09:42 AM

I always thought Jeep stood for

Just
Empty
Every
Pocket.

I saw a newbright jeep like that for sale,hmmmmmmmm

51WillysJeep · 11-29-2007, 04:46 PM

LOL, Yup- Sometimes all to often, it does stand for Just Expect Empty Pockets..!!

Well, I just got in the mail A brand new set of 1:6th scale Nylint MT "aired down tires", But I am debating on mounting them, after feeling the tire compound. They seem like they will be VERY slippery when they're wet. However, they do look cool as hell, so knowing me, I will still probably mount them up, and just use the heavy right foot, when it gets slick..!!!

.

I'm planning on getting alot of fab-work done on it tomorrow, and hopefully I can get some more pics posted too....Building customs takes a LONG TIME..!!

51WillysJeep · 11-30-2007, 05:09 PM

Hey Guys, Finally got some work done on it today. Got the suspension all mocked up, and the shocks finally mounted. After trying to fit the body, I had to do some grinding in the back, (under the rear seat), then try re-fitting the body, then do MORE grinding, then more re-fitting...etc, etc..until it all eventually came together.

I am going to be mounting a high torque steering servo up next to the drivers side frame rail ( just like on a real jeep), and lockout the rear steer tomorrow, as well as whatever else I can get done on it.

It actually flexes alot better than i originally figured it would, all in all, so far- so good..

What do you guys think..? Any suggestions..?

2JSC · 11-30-2007, 05:38 PM

Your 1/6 TJ looks sweet but those tires are just way too wide.

I've got a 1/10th NewBright TJ that I was going to use for something but am thinking of getting rid of it.

CyCrawler · 11-30-2007, 05:49 PM

Where did you get the metal for the frame rails?

51WillysJeep · 11-30-2007, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyCrawler

Where did you get the metal for the frame rails?

From the Local Hardware Store. Its just square aluminum "U" channel stock with 3/8" round cross bars. Its a very basic, yet strong chassis design because I know this things gonna be HEAVY when its all done.

CyCrawler · 12-01-2007, 11:32 AM

Thanks. I think your build is really going to look good

51WillysJeep · 12-01-2007, 01:01 PM

I Modified the set of Nylint crawler tires I got to fit on the Clod axles, and I must say, they do look better and more scale than the Imex Swamp Dawgs..!

51WillysJeep · 12-01-2007, 01:52 PM

Heres my real 1:1 TJ. Hopefully my build will turn out similar to this..

bajabada$$ · 12-01-2007, 04:13 PM

yup i have a spare for u ill luk how much and if u need any other parts lmk bc i have a hole rtr truck nylint it needs a dog bone for it front axle ut it works rtr and ill prolly sell it

11-26-2007, 06:48 PM	#1
51WillysJeep RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,184	1:6th Ultimate Jeep Wrangler TJ Hey All, well after much thought, and many long hours checking out some of the awesome 1:6th scale builds on this site ( STANGKILLA SS's -Big Joe, and others) , I have decided to build another Nylint Jeep bodied Clod. I actually have a 6" lifted Fullsize 1:1 Jeep Wrangler TJ to go by for reference, so duplicating scale realism shouldn't be too hard. I've also got a few tricks up my sleeve too..!! Heres what I have so far, I know its not much yet, but stay tuned....

11-27-2007, 09:37 AM	#5
51WillysJeep RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,184	Willys Then theres the Willys- This one is actually the first 1:6th Jeep I ever built. I still have this one in the basement. I usually bring it with me to all the local car shows during summer, along with my REAL 1:1 1951 Willys M-38..!!

11-26-2007, 08:14 PM	#2
CyCrawler Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 32	I have always wanted to do a jeep build.

11-27-2007, 02:22 AM	#3
intimadationrc Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: weather sucks ,mn Posts: 680	do it up man lets see what you can do with it.........right on

11-27-2007, 08:42 AM	#4
51WillysJeep RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,184	Before I forget, and before I catch crap about it, I KNOW Its a NEWBRIGHT body, and not a Nylint..! LOL.. Heres what I am capable of doing with these 1:6th scalers. This is a build I started a few years ago, and never finished... This new TJ won't be quite as insane as the black one, but I want to make one that could pass as a daily driver, and weekend wheeler, like any real 1:1. Oh yeah, and it is HEAVY..!!

11-27-2007, 06:20 PM	#6
SSMuddHauller69 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: United States Posts: 35	What type of axles are you going to be using on this build? Clod axles or are you going to have drive shafts and a trans. I would go with a trans because it looks more scale.

11-27-2007, 07:38 PM	#7
CyCrawler Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 32	Where did you get the motor? The scale one in your jeep.

11-27-2007, 08:05 PM	#8
51WillysJeep RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,184	I thought about using TXT or Jugg axles /and tranny, but I don't really have enough room to stuff all that in the lower chassis, and have the body fit, without hacking the interior.. SO I am going to use clod axles. I found that motor a few years ago at Toys R' Us. Its a 1:6th scale chevy 350..! The company that makes these also makes a TON more, Ford v8's, Hemi's, and Supercharged versions as well. Check out e-bay, as I've seen alot of them on there before.. I got some progress done on the chassis tonight, ( no pics) but mounting the upper shock mounts is turning out to be a BIATCH. Oh well, I love em' but you know what they say about jeeps....... Just Expect EVERY Problem..!!! LOL !

11-27-2007, 09:54 PM	#9
highhpcummins Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Spanish Springs, Nv Posts: 697	I wish I had the time to build all those great looking rigs like you build & the 1:1

11-28-2007, 09:42 AM	#11
red jim Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: I live in my own world,they know me here Posts: 402	I always thought Jeep stood for Just Empty Every Pocket. I saw a newbright jeep like that for sale,hmmmmmmmm

11-29-2007, 04:46 PM	#12
51WillysJeep RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,184	LOL, Yup- Sometimes all to often, it does stand for Just Expect Empty Pockets..!! Well, I just got in the mail A brand new set of 1:6th scale Nylint MT "aired down tires", But I am debating on mounting them, after feeling the tire compound. They seem like they will be VERY slippery when they're wet. However, they do look cool as hell, so knowing me, I will still probably mount them up, and just use the heavy right foot, when it gets slick..!!! . I'm planning on getting alot of fab-work done on it tomorrow, and hopefully I can get some more pics posted too....Building customs takes a LONG TIME..!!

11-30-2007, 05:09 PM	#13
51WillysJeep RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,184	Hey Guys, Finally got some work done on it today. Got the suspension all mocked up, and the shocks finally mounted. After trying to fit the body, I had to do some grinding in the back, (under the rear seat), then try re-fitting the body, then do MORE grinding, then more re-fitting...etc, etc..until it all eventually came together. I am going to be mounting a high torque steering servo up next to the drivers side frame rail ( just like on a real jeep), and lockout the rear steer tomorrow, as well as whatever else I can get done on it. It actually flexes alot better than i originally figured it would, all in all, so far- so good.. What do you guys think..? Any suggestions..?

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11-30-2007, 05:38 PM	#14
2JSC I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH Posts: 4,913	Your 1/6 TJ looks sweet but those tires are just way too wide. I've got a 1/10th NewBright TJ that I was going to use for something but am thinking of getting rid of it.

11-30-2007, 05:49 PM	#15
CyCrawler Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 32	Where did you get the metal for the frame rails?

12-01-2007, 11:32 AM	#17
CyCrawler Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 32	Thanks. I think your build is really going to look good

12-01-2007, 01:01 PM	#18
51WillysJeep RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,184	I Modified the set of Nylint crawler tires I got to fit on the Clod axles, and I must say, they do look better and more scale than the Imex Swamp Dawgs..!

12-01-2007, 01:52 PM	#19
51WillysJeep RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,184	Heres my real 1:1 TJ. Hopefully my build will turn out similar to this..

12-01-2007, 04:13 PM	#20
bajabada$$ Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: auburn Posts: 121	yup i have a spare for u ill luk how much and if u need any other parts lmk bc i have a hole rtr truck nylint it needs a dog bone for it front axle ut it works rtr and ill prolly sell it

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