1:6th Ultimate Jeep Wrangler TJ

[51WillysJeep]

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]

I have always wanted to do a jeep build.

[intimadationrc]

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

[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..!!

[51WillysJeep]

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]

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]

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

[51WillysJeep]

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]

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

[highhpcummins]

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]

I always thought Jeep stood for

Just
Empty
Every
Pocket.
I saw a newbright jeep like that for sale,hmmmmmmmm

[51WillysJeep]

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]

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]

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]

Where did you get the metal for the frame rails?

[51WillysJeep]

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]

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

[51WillysJeep]

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]

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

[bajabada$$]

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