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DANALLY · 06-28-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JBcustoms

Sweet, I have seen a few Tonka jeeps on the Bay, didnt know if anyone had done a build with one before. Here it is! Looks cool, like the cage and the fact that the body is metal, you said it was fairly easy to work with? Cutting, bending, brazing?

yup! it is sheet metal and cutting and brasing work well on it. someone else did one a while back called mooseknuckle. I never saw it finished. The metal idea for me was for fun. I want to paint it up and see how cool I can make it look with a little Arizona pin-striping (scratches for those that don't know the term) Plus, i read somewhere that chicks dig body damage!

cruiserkb · 06-28-2009, 04:32 PM

I like the Tonka idea. I have a larger one that I am going to make into a 2.2. I don't think that I will remove all of the paint since I am going for the decommissioned military look.

I think the longer wheel base looks the best. It will make it more stable as well.

Keep it up!

Can't wait to see how this one progresses.

DANALLY · 06-29-2009, 08:26 PM

I decided to see what it would look like with the smaller 1.9 losi tires (on one side only). I shortened the wheel base to 8.5". Just ignore the other side tires please.

Is it better this way? Or should I go big?

Decisions suck!

fordmike65 · 06-29-2009, 08:57 PM

The FlatIrons are very capable,but I think the rig looks much better with smaller 1.9's. If you're going for a capable but scalish look,you might look into the RC4WD Mud Trashers
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bnjeep · 06-29-2009, 09:54 PM

Subscribed cool build

DANALLY · 06-29-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by fordmike65

The FlatIrons are very capable,but I think the rig looks much better with smaller 1.9's. If you're going for a capable but scalish look,you might look into the RC4WD Mud Trashers
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http://www.rc4wdstore.com/2/product_...roducts_id=538

I like these and have been thinking of ordering them for this rig. My big decision is if I am going to do the smaller tires on a 8.5" wheel base or the larger tires on the 10" wheel base.

Which wheel base and tire size looks better?

fordmike65 · 06-30-2009, 12:21 PM

Perssonally I like the 8.5wb & the smaller 1.9's. that's just me though. I like my rigs to look somewhat realistic,but also very capable. Whatever you decide,this is going to be nice

goodoldlevi · 06-30-2009, 12:50 PM

I like the looks of the flat irons

Looks good with the stock wheelbase.

drewmaloy · 06-30-2009, 12:54 PM

knowing that you don't want the scale look. but that jeep is looking very that way. i think 1.9 would look great. thanks peace

cruiserkb · 07-02-2009, 09:38 AM

go big !!!!!!!!!

DANALLY · 07-12-2009, 01:19 PM

I got a bit more done. The shocks and suspention are mounted. The frame is not fully welded yet and the rims are not done. I just bought one of those 35t hand would motors and a Sidewinder Micro. Hope those are what I am looking for. I still need to search the forum and find that article that someone did on drivelines and purchase the parts I need. It is sitting at 10" wheel base and 8" track width. The travel is nuts...may have to limit it.

The body drops right over.

And thats not all of the travel. With a little weight in the tires it goes farther.

Here is one more dilema...the wheels clear when turning but not when turning under full compression.

Should I cut this out? or just let it hit a little. I want to paint the body so the tires may rub off some paint. The other thing I can do is limit the front travel but to keep the clearance it will loose about 1/2 the wheel travel.

Here is a rig that I want to do next. It is also a Jeep Tonka metal body. I think I even like the cruddy green color with the rust. Maybe a tow rig? Just picture it with a cage, side runner bars, a winch, painted interior, and some Mudthrashers or even Mud slingers!

I have another one of these Jeeps that is identical to this but is in perfect shape (no scratches or rust) and brown with pin stripes.

mmbackpacker · 07-12-2009, 01:36 PM

Holy smokes.... Jeepster Commandos are one of my favorite rigs of all freakin' time.... I wanted one so bad when I was young! How cool is that

muddog27 · 07-12-2009, 02:36 PM

that looks bad a$$. good job

bnjeep · 07-12-2009, 05:21 PM

If it were me I would limit the up travel, can you get some wheel spacers and the the tires out a little more. Looking good

fordwheeler · 07-12-2009, 08:02 PM

both will be awesome! cant wait to see finished products

DANALLY · 07-12-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bnjeep

If it were me I would limit the up travel, can you get some wheel spacers and the the tires out a little more. Looking good

I have the 3/4" spacers on each side now. I might try on the 2mm offset rims with the spacers and see what that gives me before I do any limiting or cutting. I agree though, limiting the travel would be better. I tried the claw's to see how smaller tires would help the clearance issue but it looked way out of proportion.

I already changed both the front & rear shock placements. Will post pictures soon.

run2jeepn · 07-12-2009, 10:09 PM

Limit your Steering where they just kiss the Fenders.. Just keep the Trim to a Min.... From the flex pic above. You have tons of flex you can give up...

The Smaller Tires looks better IMO...

cruiserkb · 07-12-2009, 10:20 PM

Limit the steering some and you should be golden.

I looked at getting a Jeepster Tonka but I like to build them a little larger. My Campbell MRC is somewhat to small for me to work with now.

Keep it up!

DANALLY · 07-12-2009, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiserkb

Limit the steering some and you should be golden.

I looked at getting a Jeepster Tonka but I like to build them a little larger. My Campbell MRC is somewhat to small for me to work with now.

Keep it up!

I have built lots of bigger ones...clod, emaxx, tlt, etc. I think that the small ones offer a whole new challenge. Cramming all that stuff in such a small package and trying to make it look good. Especially a tuber. I have a Campell buggy too and it is my favorite so far. The things that little thing can do! It's stripped down right now so this one could be built. I gotta order another crawler for the parts! It never ends...

DANALLY · 07-12-2009, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by run2jeepn

Limit your Steering where they just kiss the Fenders.. Just keep the Trim to a Min.... From the flex pic above. You have tons of flex you can give up...

The Smaller Tires looks better IMO...

I will take some shots with this wheel base and the smaller tires. I really don't want to limit the steering. I will start with the travel and see where it leads me.

06-28-2009, 04:32 PM	#22
cruiserkb Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: gilbert Posts: 613	I like the Tonka idea. I have a larger one that I am going to make into a 2.2. I don't think that I will remove all of the paint since I am going for the decommissioned military look. I think the longer wheel base looks the best. It will make it more stable as well. Keep it up! Can't wait to see how this one progresses. Attached Images

06-29-2009, 08:26 PM	#23
DANALLY RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MESA Posts: 1,389	more pics I decided to see what it would look like with the smaller 1.9 losi tires (on one side only). I shortened the wheel base to 8.5". Just ignore the other side tires please. Is it better this way? Or should I go big? Decisions suck!

06-29-2009, 08:57 PM	#24
fordmike65 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The BoomBoom room Posts: 408	The FlatIrons are very capable,but I think the rig looks much better with smaller 1.9's. If you're going for a capable but scalish look,you might look into the RC4WD Mud Trashers http://www.rc4wdstore.com/2/product_...roducts_id=538

07-12-2009, 01:19 PM	#31
DANALLY RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MESA Posts: 1,389	updates and pictures I got a bit more done. The shocks and suspention are mounted. The frame is not fully welded yet and the rims are not done. I just bought one of those 35t hand would motors and a Sidewinder Micro. Hope those are what I am looking for. I still need to search the forum and find that article that someone did on drivelines and purchase the parts I need. It is sitting at 10" wheel base and 8" track width. The travel is nuts...may have to limit it. The body drops right over. And thats not all of the travel. With a little weight in the tires it goes farther. Here is one more dilema...the wheels clear when turning but not when turning under full compression. Should I cut this out? or just let it hit a little. I want to paint the body so the tires may rub off some paint. The other thing I can do is limit the front travel but to keep the clearance it will loose about 1/2 the wheel travel. Here is a rig that I want to do next. It is also a Jeep Tonka metal body. I think I even like the cruddy green color with the rust. Maybe a tow rig? Just picture it with a cage, side runner bars, a winch, painted interior, and some Mudthrashers or even Mud slingers! I have another one of these Jeeps that is identical to this but is in perfect shape (no scratches or rust) and brown with pin stripes.

06-29-2009, 09:54 PM	#25
bnjeep Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockledge Posts: 31	Subscribed cool build

06-30-2009, 12:21 PM	#27
fordmike65 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The BoomBoom room Posts: 408	Perssonally I like the 8.5wb & the smaller 1.9's. that's just me though. I like my rigs to look somewhat realistic,but also very capable. Whatever you decide,this is going to be nice

06-30-2009, 12:50 PM	#28
goodoldlevi Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 527	I like the looks of the flat irons Looks good with the stock wheelbase.

06-30-2009, 12:54 PM	#29
drewmaloy Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: wellington Posts: 79	knowing that you don't want the scale look. but that jeep is looking very that way. i think 1.9 would look great. thanks peace

07-02-2009, 09:38 AM	#30
cruiserkb Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: gilbert Posts: 613	go big !!!!!!!!!

07-12-2009, 01:36 PM	#32
mmbackpacker Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 335	Holy smokes.... Jeepster Commandos are one of my favorite rigs of all freakin' time.... I wanted one so bad when I was young! How cool is that

07-12-2009, 02:36 PM	#33
muddog27 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 456	that looks bad a$$. good job

07-12-2009, 05:21 PM	#34
bnjeep Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockledge Posts: 31	If it were me I would limit the up travel, can you get some wheel spacers and the the tires out a little more. Looking good

07-12-2009, 08:02 PM	#35
fordwheeler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: searching Posts: 384	both will be awesome! cant wait to see finished products

07-12-2009, 10:09 PM	#37
run2jeepn I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 11,196	Limit your Steering where they just kiss the Fenders.. Just keep the Trim to a Min.... From the flex pic above. You have tons of flex you can give up... The Smaller Tires looks better IMO...

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07-12-2009, 10:20 PM	#38
cruiserkb Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: gilbert Posts: 613	Limit the steering some and you should be golden. I looked at getting a Jeepster Tonka but I like to build them a little larger. My Campbell MRC is somewhat to small for me to work with now. Keep it up!

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