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Old 04-07-2009, 05:36 PM   #81
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i made some change to the better
the skirt under the door i brought the end out alittle to angle it towards the rear tire
also installed the top plate and rear plate with holes for the lights
neeed to order more rims



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Old 04-08-2009, 04:24 PM   #82
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ok did some work on it.ive add the square tubing underneath the doors and ran the round pipe out the back of the cab.looking good


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Old 04-08-2009, 04:30 PM   #83
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That is coming together nicely. Fantastic work
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Old 04-09-2009, 07:56 AM   #84
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it staring to come together here
i have the skirts sand and primed
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Wow what a little primer will do!! Looking good Joe!! Keep it up pal!
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Old 04-09-2009, 02:02 PM   #86
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ok guys i figure i throww some primer on it so i can see where i need to fix


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Old 04-09-2009, 03:57 PM   #87
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I have been working with plastics for 20ys and for the last 10 yrs havwe done alot of work with styrene.
However I am really inspired to do a build in this fashion. I have unlimited supplies and tools do a build of this sort...


I am really amazed your skill and patience are at a masters level I bow to you!!!!
Thank you for shareing your experience.....Now I need an idea Ive got 2 axial axles just waiting...
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Old 04-09-2009, 05:34 PM   #88
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I have been working with plastics for 20ys and for the last 10 yrs havwe done alot of work with styrene.
However I am really inspired to do a build in this fashion. I have unlimited supplies and tools do a build of this sort...


I am really amazed your skill and patience are at a masters level I bow to you!!!!
Thank you for shareing your experience.....Now I need an idea Ive got 2 axial axles just waiting...

hey hey i really appreciate those words thnx man!!!
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Old 04-11-2009, 08:11 AM   #89
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hey i figure i give you sneak peak at the color
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Old 04-12-2009, 07:48 AM   #90
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rear fender are painted
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Old 04-12-2009, 11:44 AM   #91
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Badass color Joe!!

Wonder why it looks so much darker than the can, or is that just me??

Cant wait to see the graphics you come up with??
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Old 04-12-2009, 04:53 PM   #93
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Badass color Joe!!

Wonder why it looks so much darker than the can, or is that just me??

Cant wait to see the graphics you come up with??

hey thnx !!! lee more pictures coming
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Old 04-12-2009, 04:57 PM   #94
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ok i did alot today

installed the top lights, what A PAIN

also installed the wind shield and post

painted one of the skirts too




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Old 04-13-2009, 10:31 AM   #95
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finally had some good luck today.i was able to mount tires and rims without alot of modding

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Is this gonna be static or r/c????? if actually r/c it appears that you might have a issue with steering???. No I didnt read the whole thread before posting. The fabbing bug is kicking my butt I need to make something from styrene


Great work Joe
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Is this gonna be static or r/c????? if actually r/c it appears that you might have a issue with steering???. No I didnt read the whole thread before posting. The fabbing bug is kicking my butt I need to make something from styrene


Great work Joe

it r/c i need to shave alittle off one the fenders but other then that it steers good
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Old 04-13-2009, 11:28 AM   #98
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Im in AWWW hmmmmmmm my mind is whipping thru the possibilities time to start googling and see what I come up with.


Thank You Joe for shareing your amazing work I must go google now...
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Google is our best freind in this time of informational needs!!
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Old 04-13-2009, 01:34 PM   #100
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thnx everybody!!

ok fifth wheel is on
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