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dirtman · 03-13-2009, 01:45 AM

I've been searching e bay and antique stores far and wide for a metal body to put on a 1/10th crawler and may need a little help. I'm sure guys have done this and might have a little advice on what to look for. Weight will certainly be an issue, what suspension changes? What bodies may be out there (old Nylint toys) I found a Nylint NAPA truck, might work? I would love to see some pics. The sound of metal on rocks would make things interesting out there crawling. Thanks.

MOVIN-SLOOOOOOW · 03-13-2009, 02:04 AM

Tonka

RcFrankenstein · 03-13-2009, 03:15 AM

not 1/10th scale or a crawler, but heres one i did on a mlst, it was called the "showstopper mlst", the biggest trick was the mounting of it, the back was easy, the front took a little more thought, then i remembered a aluminum battery hold down i had from a mini-t, and that was the ticket, good luck on your build, laters-bob

JeremyH · 03-13-2009, 05:06 AM

Make one! A few have been made on this board....everything from crawlers to derby cars.

dirtman · 03-13-2009, 10:54 AM

I'd love to make one, can't be easy. Any helpful tips or tricks?

bigdodge88 · 03-13-2009, 12:31 PM

Talk to Metal Masher. He can give you some tips. You can also do a search for threads started by him. He has done several on here.

Justin

JeremyH · 03-13-2009, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdodge88

Talk to Metal Masher.

That's the guy who I was thinking of! Good memory BD88!

RC Mechanic · 03-13-2009, 09:47 PM

It wouldn't have to be very thick metal at all, especially if you want real dent. I have thought about doing this as well but I want to do a jeep body.

caymin last · 03-14-2009, 10:49 AM

Metal body? check out 'Joe's Flatty', better yet here is the link:
Joe's flatty The revival! and this one too the toyota:
http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/sho...t=27300&page=8

Bigcatnearmiss · 03-14-2009, 11:42 AM

You could also visit your local thrift or goodwill store, I bet there is some cool older metal toys at them.

Cheers,
DC

TheHeadHunter · 03-14-2009, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtman

I've been searching e bay and antique stores far and wide for a metal body to put on a 1/10th crawler and may need a little help. I'm sure guys have done this and might have a little advice on what to look for. Weight will certainly be an issue, what suspension changes? What bodies may be out there (old Nylint toys) I found a Nylint NAPA truck, might work? I would love to see some pics. The sound of metal on rocks would make things interesting out there crawling. Thanks.

You want real dents on a metal body? WTF , just leave the thing infront of an oncoming train

dirtman · 03-14-2009, 07:58 PM

I would just as soon bang the body up myself. Why let a train have all the damn fun?

Thanks for all of the suggestions fellas, I'll check out Metals rigs, Ive seen a few of his posts, he does amazing work, but I couldn't bring myself to destroy something that nice. My sole purpose of a metal body would be to bang it up.

dirtman · 03-15-2009, 12:07 AM

There are a mess of old tonka willy's jeep bodies on ebay. Anyone fabed one of these onto their crawler? Might work, hell who knows, may be a little heavy, trying to find out weight through a few sellers. I saw Metal mashers stuff, it is out of hand, but there is no way I could spend that many hours on a body and destroy it, i would hate myself forever. sorry metal masher.

dirtman · 03-15-2009, 01:47 PM

measurements on the tonka willys are 9-5/8L by 5-1/4W at about 8-10oz. without interior. There is also a cool old jeepster commando that is 13"L by 7"W and would be around 1 to 1-1/2 lbs (maybe a little lighter) all stripped down to just a useable body. Any thoughts on how much this weight may affect the chassis (going to be a new losi 2.2) (oil weight?). 13" may be a little long for my liking but might try it out. I suppose if I got the toys and they were no good my daughter could tear them up, 3 year olds are good about that.

Blackvelvet · 03-15-2009, 03:15 PM

I got it as a kid, would have been early 1970's.
Been thinking about it about a month ago, searched the house and garage and finally found it.
Originally was a dump truck.

A bit small for a 2.2 I'm thinking.

dirtman · 03-15-2009, 09:46 PM

I've measured a few crawler bodies and ranged between about 10-13" and roughly 6-9" wide give or take a half inch. I think this could be a fun easy basher body keep at it fella and so will I.

BiG_DaWgZ · 03-29-2009, 03:22 PM

I have 2 of those Tonka Flat-Fendered Jeeps.....

These are metal bodied...and they measure between 9"-10" long.....by roughly....2" tall + or - 1/4"....(hood area is taller than rear cargo area).

They're about....5-1/8" wide....front and rear...

Here's a pic with a 20 oz Soft drink for scale/size comparisons.......

I'm new to the RC world....would these work with any kind of scale builds?

and here's a few more pics if anybody wants to see them....

http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/u...kajeeps005.jpg

http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/u...kajeeps004.jpg

http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/u...kajeeps003.jpg

RCMFMaxxMan · 03-30-2009, 07:26 PM

http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/showthread.php?t=14034

;)

sdcrawls · 03-30-2009, 09:39 PM

I have a few old structo trucks that my dad had as toys in the early 50's. I have to hack the fenders up on em to fit wheels under them so I'm having some reservation. I also have one of those flat fendered jeeps like the red one posted above. Only it looks like it went through WWIII compaired to that one.

dirtman · 04-04-2009, 11:41 PM

If I throw an old tonka body (like the ones above) on a crawler what shock oil would be best to use to help with the weight?

03-13-2009, 01:45 AM	#1
dirtman Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cda, Idaho Posts: 138	Metal body, I want real dents? I've been searching e bay and antique stores far and wide for a metal body to put on a 1/10th crawler and may need a little help. I'm sure guys have done this and might have a little advice on what to look for. Weight will certainly be an issue, what suspension changes? What bodies may be out there (old Nylint toys) I found a Nylint NAPA truck, might work? I would love to see some pics. The sound of metal on rocks would make things interesting out there crawling. Thanks.

03-14-2009, 10:49 AM	#9
caymin last Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Naples Posts: 609	Metal body? check out 'Joe's Flatty', better yet here is the link: Joe's flatty The revival! and this one too the toyota: http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/sho...t=27300&page=8 Last edited by caymin last; 03-14-2009 at 11:12 AM.

03-14-2009, 11:42 AM	#10
Bigcatnearmiss Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norcal, Davis Posts: 44	You could also visit your local thrift or goodwill store, I bet there is some cool older metal toys at them. Cheers, DC Last edited by Bigcatnearmiss; 03-14-2009 at 11:42 AM. Reason: typo

03-15-2009, 12:07 AM	#13
dirtman Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cda, Idaho Posts: 138	There are a mess of old tonka willy's jeep bodies on ebay. Anyone fabed one of these onto their crawler? Might work, hell who knows, may be a little heavy, trying to find out weight through a few sellers. I saw Metal mashers stuff, it is out of hand, but there is no way I could spend that many hours on a body and destroy it, i would hate myself forever. sorry metal masher. Last edited by dirtman; 03-15-2009 at 01:38 PM.

03-15-2009, 03:15 PM	#15
Blackvelvet Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Morrinsville, Waikato ,New Zealand Posts: 305	My old Tonka I got it as a kid, would have been early 1970's. Been thinking about it about a month ago, searched the house and garage and finally found it. Originally was a dump truck. A bit small for a 2.2 I'm thinking.

03-13-2009, 02:04 AM	#2
MOVIN-SLOOOOOOW Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: IN MY HOUSE Posts: 251	Tonka

03-13-2009, 03:15 AM	#3
RcFrankenstein Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sartell Posts: 188	not 1/10th scale or a crawler, but heres one i did on a mlst, it was called the "showstopper mlst", the biggest trick was the mounting of it, the back was easy, the front took a little more thought, then i remembered a aluminum battery hold down i had from a mini-t, and that was the ticket, good luck on your build, laters-bob

03-13-2009, 05:06 AM	#4
JeremyH I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 16,952	Make one! A few have been made on this board....everything from crawlers to derby cars.

03-13-2009, 10:54 AM	#5
dirtman Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cda, Idaho Posts: 138	I'd love to make one, can't be easy. Any helpful tips or tricks?

03-13-2009, 12:31 PM	#6
bigdodge88 RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 1,547	Talk to Metal Masher. He can give you some tips. You can also do a search for threads started by him. He has done several on here. Justin

03-13-2009, 09:47 PM	#8
RC Mechanic Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville Posts: 40	It wouldn't have to be very thick metal at all, especially if you want real dent. I have thought about doing this as well but I want to do a jeep body.

03-14-2009, 07:58 PM	#12
dirtman Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cda, Idaho Posts: 138	I would just as soon bang the body up myself. Why let a train have all the damn fun? Thanks for all of the suggestions fellas, I'll check out Metals rigs, Ive seen a few of his posts, he does amazing work, but I couldn't bring myself to destroy something that nice. My sole purpose of a metal body would be to bang it up.

03-15-2009, 01:47 PM	#14
dirtman Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cda, Idaho Posts: 138	measurements on the tonka willys are 9-5/8L by 5-1/4W at about 8-10oz. without interior. There is also a cool old jeepster commando that is 13"L by 7"W and would be around 1 to 1-1/2 lbs (maybe a little lighter) all stripped down to just a useable body. Any thoughts on how much this weight may affect the chassis (going to be a new losi 2.2) (oil weight?). 13" may be a little long for my liking but might try it out. I suppose if I got the toys and they were no good my daughter could tear them up, 3 year olds are good about that.

03-15-2009, 09:46 PM	#16
dirtman Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cda, Idaho Posts: 138	I've measured a few crawler bodies and ranged between about 10-13" and roughly 6-9" wide give or take a half inch. I think this could be a fun easy basher body keep at it fella and so will I.

03-29-2009, 03:22 PM	#17
BiG_DaWgZ ~ Got PROPANE ? ~ Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East-Central Posts: 1,166	I have 2 of those Tonka Flat-Fendered Jeeps..... These are metal bodied...and they measure between 9"-10" long.....by roughly....2" tall + or - 1/4"....(hood area is taller than rear cargo area). They're about....5-1/8" wide....front and rear... Here's a pic with a 20 oz Soft drink for scale/size comparisons....... I'm new to the RC world....would these work with any kind of scale builds? and here's a few more pics if anybody wants to see them.... http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/u...kajeeps005.jpg http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/u...kajeeps004.jpg http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/u...kajeeps003.jpg Last edited by BiG_DaWgZ; 03-29-2009 at 03:25 PM.

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03-30-2009, 09:39 PM	#19
sdcrawls Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Dakota Posts: 222	I have a few old structo trucks that my dad had as toys in the early 50's. I have to hack the fenders up on em to fit wheels under them so I'm having some reservation. I also have one of those flat fendered jeeps like the red one posted above. Only it looks like it went through WWIII compaired to that one.

04-04-2009, 11:41 PM	#20
dirtman Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cda, Idaho Posts: 138	If I throw an old tonka body (like the ones above) on a crawler what shock oil would be best to use to help with the weight?

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