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toyw/me · 07-13-2009, 10:32 AM

PLEASE dont cut that hood this thing is one of two mrc jeep builds ive seen that are absolutly bad ass cant remember the name of the other one but it was green and a little more full bodied if you cut the hood it looses the whole scalish rock buggy thing its got going on just my opinion. Rig looks great love the tube work.

DANALLY · 07-13-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by toyw/me

PLEASE dont cut that hood this thing is one of two mrc jeep builds ive seen that are absolutly bad ass cant remember the name of the other one but it was green and a little more full bodied if you cut the hood it looses the whole scalish rock buggy thing its got going on just my opinion. Rig looks great love the tube work.

Thanks for the compliment! I agree now that I have spent more time working on the suspension & steering. I won't be trimming the body any more. I limited the shocks in the front about 1/2 way and I still have a ton of travel. The tire still scrubs the hood but not too bad...mostly on the bottom edge and on the fender tube instead of it walking up the side of the hood. I think it will work.

losiminicrawler · 07-13-2009, 01:38 PM

That looks sweet. Is that body heavy?

DANALLY · 07-13-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by losiminicrawler

That looks sweet. Is that body heavy?

Nope. It is super light...the body only weighs 3.7oz. When I pull it all apart for paint I will weigh the cage, body with dash and belly pan, and then the rest. I am going to run about 8oz in each front tire and 5-6 in each rear.

DANALLY · 07-26-2009, 07:10 PM

Here it is. sorry it took so long.

This is the frame only. I put a seat in it for fun but liked it so it stays.

the grill was difficult. had to make it set back and small to clear the servo.

installed a switch for the lights. also had a switch in for the sidewinder micro but the esc failed. took it out for repairs and installed the stock esc for a while.

the lights are sweet. they light up half my back yard!

Mike Paulsons 35t BAD-A-- motor. This thing is awesome. i just hope it doesn't become an axle breaker...small price to pay!

Wheel base turned out at 10" exact and 8" track width.

Still looking for the right aluminum rims. Until then my old aluminum over stock rims beadlocks will have to do.

Still have rock sliders in progress that both to the two lower holes in the skid plate.

10oz in each front tire and 5 in each rear...in climbs sweet. I will take a video soon.

speedjunkie · 07-26-2009, 07:27 PM

AWESOME!!!!

Mike

InFlames · 07-26-2009, 08:33 PM

That thing is sick dude!!!

Did you just paint it? I could powder coat it for you if you wanted..

DANALLY · 07-26-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by InFlames

That thing is sick dude!!!

Did you just paint it? I could powder coat it for you if you wanted..

Ya, just painted. I am going to finish experimenting with it and them maybe I will get it powder coated. I can't wait to see how it looks as it gets all scratched up.

MassCrawler · 07-27-2009, 10:48 AM

Absolutely great custom build!

Ralphy · 07-27-2009, 11:09 AM

Wow! that thing is sweet! Makes me wanna build up one myself, but I couldn't do it nearly as nice....great job!

toyw/me · 07-27-2009, 11:37 AM

By far the best looking MRC build outside of a comp chassis Ive seen on this site. A little scale+ a little crawler+ alot custom= very very nice.

DANALLY · 07-27-2009, 02:43 PM

Thanks for the compliments. I drove it against my comp tuber last night. It was better in some spots due to the wheel base but the turning radius isn't even close! I think before I am done this one might end up 4 wheel steer. WHY NOT!?!?!?

cruiserkb · 07-27-2009, 06:24 PM

Just AWESOME!!!!!!

I like the color combo on this one. Should look good once the body gets some real damage. Hope my Tonka turns out this well!

shadowrejects · 08-08-2009, 08:04 AM

i love how u make it from a toy ca body!

thats awesome! i dig the cage, all u need to do is coat it and ur off!

sweli · 08-08-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DANALLY

I have one of these in a light blue that I got when I was 7. I think my kids have it buried in the sandbox right now.
Came with a boat trailer and boat.
Mine has a little more rust, got it on vac in florida and used it in the ocean.
35yrs later, still in one pc though - Go Tonka! LOL

DANALLY · 08-08-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by sweli

I have one of these in a light blue that I got when I was 7. I think my kids have it buried in the sandbox right now.
Came with a boat trailer and boat.
Mine has a little more rust, got it on vac in florida and used it in the ocean.
35yrs later, still in one pc though - Go Tonka! LOL

TONKA = BULLET PROOF! I don't know if I am going to do this one or not. I think I am going to concentrate on my comp rigs for the next season. Still...these are cool to build.

CustomCrawlerZ · 08-09-2009, 04:07 PM

nice

... just what i need, i have a metal tonka late 80's early 90's chevy fullsize ...and a mrc that has been disregarded by the youngster ...as soon as i get the funds from the old lady

its on

Mr. Ed · 08-09-2009, 07:56 PM

That is my hands down FAVORITE TUBER I've seen for the MRC! Awesome Awesome work! cant wait till you get the video!

DANALLY · 08-09-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Ed

That is my hands down FAVORITE TUBER I've seen for the MRC! Awesome Awesome work! cant wait till you get the video!

Thanks alot for the compliment. It means a lot...I wasn't sure if it would go over well because it wasn't comp legal and it looks scale but isn't. There is something to be said about working with an all metal rig...way cooler to me!

justinart24 · 08-26-2009, 12:40 PM

One of the best MRC yet! Sweet truck!

07-26-2009, 07:10 PM	#45
DANALLY RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MESA Posts: 1,389	Updated and mostly finished!!! Here it is. sorry it took so long. This is the frame only. I put a seat in it for fun but liked it so it stays. the grill was difficult. had to make it set back and small to clear the servo. installed a switch for the lights. also had a switch in for the sidewinder micro but the esc failed. took it out for repairs and installed the stock esc for a while. the lights are sweet. they light up half my back yard! Mike Paulsons 35t BAD-A-- motor. This thing is awesome. i just hope it doesn't become an axle breaker...small price to pay! Wheel base turned out at 10" exact and 8" track width. Still looking for the right aluminum rims. Until then my old aluminum over stock rims beadlocks will have to do. Still have rock sliders in progress that both to the two lower holes in the skid plate. 10oz in each front tire and 5 in each rear...in climbs sweet. I will take a video soon.

07-13-2009, 10:32 AM	#41
toyw/me Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Eastern, Oregon Posts: 109	PLEASE dont cut that hood this thing is one of two mrc jeep builds ive seen that are absolutly bad ass cant remember the name of the other one but it was green and a little more full bodied if you cut the hood it looses the whole scalish rock buggy thing its got going on just my opinion. Rig looks great love the tube work.

07-13-2009, 01:38 PM	#43
losiminicrawler I joined the Band! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: why do you care? Posts: 75	That looks sweet. Is that body heavy?

07-26-2009, 07:27 PM	#46
speedjunkie Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wichita Posts: 120	AWESOME!!!! Mike

07-26-2009, 08:33 PM	#47
InFlames RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL. Posts: 1,297	That thing is sick dude!!! Did you just paint it? I could powder coat it for you if you wanted..

07-27-2009, 10:48 AM	#49
MassCrawler Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 31	Absolutely great custom build!

07-27-2009, 11:09 AM	#50
Ralphy Holdin my 40oz. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Somewhere in Colorado Posts: 434	Wow! that thing is sweet! Makes me wanna build up one myself, but I couldn't do it nearly as nice....great job!

07-27-2009, 11:37 AM	#51
toyw/me Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Eastern, Oregon Posts: 109	By far the best looking MRC build outside of a comp chassis Ive seen on this site. A little scale+ a little crawler+ alot custom= very very nice.

07-27-2009, 02:43 PM	#52
DANALLY RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MESA Posts: 1,389	Thanks for the compliments. I drove it against my comp tuber last night. It was better in some spots due to the wheel base but the turning radius isn't even close! I think before I am done this one might end up 4 wheel steer. WHY NOT!?!?!?

07-27-2009, 06:24 PM	#53
cruiserkb Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: gilbert Posts: 613	Just AWESOME!!!!!! I like the color combo on this one. Should look good once the body gets some real damage. Hope my Tonka turns out this well!

08-08-2009, 08:04 AM	#54
shadowrejects Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Frisco, Texas Posts: 721	i love how u make it from a toy ca body! thats awesome! i dig the cage, all u need to do is coat it and ur off!

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08-09-2009, 04:07 PM	#57
CustomCrawlerZ Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newport News,VA. Posts: 94	nice ... just what i need, i have a metal tonka late 80's early 90's chevy fullsize ...and a mrc that has been disregarded by the youngster ...as soon as i get the funds from the old lady its on

08-09-2009, 07:56 PM	#58
Mr. Ed RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Old Hickory Posts: 1,137	That is my hands down FAVORITE TUBER I've seen for the MRC! Awesome Awesome work! cant wait till you get the video!

08-26-2009, 12:40 PM	#60
justinart24 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 2,780	One of the best MRC yet! Sweet truck!

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