1980 Ford Bronco Rock Crawler

[Fungi]

Here is a build I'm currently working on. It's a 1980 Ford Bronco, 1/24th scale, Trekker based. I modified the axles by removing the servo trays. On the rear I made lockouts. For the front I adapted the steering linkage to work longitudinally. I made a custom chassis with a rear mounted steering servo. There is a simple pushrod to connect the two. There is zero bumpsteer. Works great. I also made the usual losi axle mods for better clearance. I made custom low profile brackets for the links and shocks to attach, since I removed the factory upper link and shock mounts.

The trans got a 56t spur and a 9t brass pinion and a Danally DDT 90t motor. Love that combination.

I cut away at the interior tub and body to get the body low. I have the driver and motor ready to go. The motor is a 351 Windsor. I cut out the doors, and that briefly covers up to now.

[Jcplante]

Looking good. Im loving the body and motor!

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[Basicbilly]

I like those tires and rims, where are they from?

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[Fungi]

Thanks Jcplante!

Basicbilly, The tires are Rok Lox $7 a pair from RC4WD. The rims I made using my 3d printer, but I sold it last year. I still have some left though, so send me an E-MAIL if you are interested in a set.

I got the inner tub cut away, and most of the filler pieces installed. I sanded off the bronco emblems and side turn signals on the front quarter panels (rocks knocked them off). I cut away even more on the front wheel wells. Looking forward to making the roll cage.

[nate94gt]

That looks great!

[Jcplante]

You sold your 3d printer?! Im guessing that means you are not selling the micro wraith style chassis anymore?

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[Fungi]

No, it doesn't mean I quit selling the chassis. It means I'm using a service to make my parts. Click on the links in my sig for my website, shapeways site, etc.

[Jcplante]

Ahh ok. I have heard good things about shapeways.

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[Fungi]

I did a little sanding and added some putty, cut away a little more from the front of the doorways. Next I hide (cover) the cut outs for the transmission and motor to fit properly.

[Fungi]

I got a good start on patching the holes in the floor. I also removed the lower plastic trim pieces, cause you know, the rocks broke them. Just like the Bronco logo all that's left are the holes in the body.

[R.Billy Rob]

Looking good Jim! Can't wait to see what you do with paint.

[RootBreaker]

So where are battery and esc going?

[Fungi]

Originally Posted by RootBreaker

So where are battery and esc going?

Thanks Billy! it's going to be black / olive drab I think.

Rooty, the esc and battery will be hidden in the bed.

[Fungi]

Update. I sanded some stuff, filed some stuff, drilled some holes. Added some paint, glued some things. Had some fun. Thanks for watching.

[nate94gt]

Mad jelly. That looks great

[Jcplante]

Its looking great! I dont see many micro builds with full interiors. Awesome work as usual man!

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[Fungi]

Thanks for all the comments. Blackout the grill and the complete underside. worked more on the dash and engine compartment. Changed tires and wheels. Thanks for watching!

[Fungi]

A little update, Driver dude is glued in. Steering wheel is made from scratch. Painted a lot on the driver dude. Shifters are installed. I may tape it all up and do the exterior, or install the roll cage first.

[lucam1340]

Hi Jim

....amazing work!

did your chassis fit in to other mini crawler also or just Losi? because I have seen it's very difficult found one 1/24 Losi crawler for sell.

[youngDUMP]

Awesome man! I dig it


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