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02-02-2011, 05:57 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Grove, MN
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|  Time for a rebuild.... Scale truck this time....
Well, the time has come yet again. I got done with the rebuild of my comp rig, and I am pretty happy with it thus far. Time to move on to the Jeep. Here is what it lookes like as of now:    Although it looked ok.... it was just to stock. JK meets Honcho build. Not much work put into it. I wanted something that was a bit more... "Custom". So.... here we go.......  |
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02-02-2011, 05:58 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Grove, MN
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Here are some pics of the inspiration on what my jeep will come to look like: Jeep Wrangler JK 1.9     and maybe a new rear bumper....  Last edited by msd44; 02-02-2011 at 06:06 PM. |
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02-02-2011, 06:18 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Grove, MN
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| Some Progress
Tore apart the jeep. I have never been thrilled with the flex that I got from the SCX-10 shocks, so tossed em.... and went with a something different. Better flex now....    |
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02-02-2011, 06:19 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Grove, MN
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| Time for some body work....
Body off... and getting ready for some paint... going with the factory Jeep Wrangler White. Should hold up better to scratches that are sure to come....  |
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02-02-2011, 06:22 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Grove, MN
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| Stop.... Bumper times...
With some MAJOR help from dubAron.... Work on the bumper starts...   |
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02-02-2011, 06:32 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Grove, MN
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| More progress...
A few more of the progress shots...     I am supper excited on the progress he has made thus far! |
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02-02-2011, 06:33 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Grove, MN
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Also placed an order to RPP.  Lots of goodies shiped out today!! I am also looking for ideas for the interior. Don't wanna keep it plane. If anyone has seen any builds. Let me know!! Last edited by msd44; 02-02-2011 at 06:45 PM. |
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02-02-2011, 07:28 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando
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Mitch the bumper is looking sick thus far. I tore down the SCX-10. I couldn't stand a stock rig. Scored a Bushwhacker off James. Waiting on my parts from Corey too. Hope its done before the 27th....
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02-02-2011, 07:31 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Grove, MN
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02-03-2011, 08:09 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Grove, MN
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| Sliders...
Work started on some sliders...  I will probably start the primer and paint work on the body this weekend. It should be warming up enough that I can shoot it in the the garage, and bring it inside to cure. I am waiting on a PM back from Bowtie about some new decals for the jeep, and I also still need to pick up some clear lexan sheets. My Jeep is gonna have windows! My goodies from RPP should be here on Friday or Saturday.. I can't wait! Last edited by msd44; 02-03-2011 at 08:12 AM. |
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02-05-2011, 10:48 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Grove, MN
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| Update:
As always, the boys at RPP come threw!! Lots of new goodies for the Jeep...  |
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02-05-2011, 10:56 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Grove, MN
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| Cleand up the rear end...
I never liked how the rear end looked.... so... Out came the dremel. Shaved off the old servo mount spots, and a new Dinky R/C 4 link for the rear end.    Still has great flex in the rear.  And just so you all know... If you strech a 1.9 tire over a 2.0 rim.. and then glue it on there.... Then take it off said 2.0 rim, it will no longer mount on some new 1.9 rims. Looks like I am off to RPP for some new rubber. Question is, do I go with Mickey Thompson Baja Claw http://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/rc4z-t0048.htm My old stand buy... Rok Lox 1.9 Comp Tires, of witch I have a spare tire of... http://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/rc4roklox19.htm Or something a bit different. Tomahawk 1.9 Scale Tires. The same set that was used in the original build of the truck that I wanna mimic... http://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/rc4thawk19.htm Anyone have a set of the for mentioned tires they wanna sell?? Last edited by msd44; 02-05-2011 at 12:17 PM. |
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02-05-2011, 04:08 PM
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02-05-2011, 06:39 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando
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What do the wheels look like?
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02-05-2011, 07:05 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Grove, MN
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I am using these:  OEM Steel 1.9 Stock Beadlock Wheel - Black Edition Beautiful wheel! Just got to get tires mounted up to them now! |
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02-06-2011, 10:34 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Grove, MN
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| Body work...
So, the first coat of primer that I used for the body sucked A$$... and pulled the red finish off the plastic, thus fubar'ing my body up.  no, that is not a reflection of the box that it is sitting on.. the primer turned PINK, and became very very soft... so much that I could scratch it off with my finger after 24 hrs of setting up.  So... after some time on the forum, and some help from DJ and Aaron.... I stared stripping the primer and the NB paint off... So, after about 7 rounds of stripping of the paint... and a large chemical burn on my arm  This is where it stands....    I think this is about as good as it's gonna get... so time to bust out the sand papers.... Wish me luck! |
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02-06-2011, 11:13 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Grove, MN
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| A little nip and tuck...
Busted out the Dremel....   |
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02-06-2011, 11:37 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: sandia park, nm
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wow, way to take a decent looking body and turn it into pure hell.  better you then me though, i don't have the patience for body work. |
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02-06-2011, 11:52 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Grove, MN
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Mah... It'll look good. Patients young grasshopper.  |
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02-06-2011, 02:26 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Santa Fe, NM
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It's gonna look mean for the comp on the 27!  |
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