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05-21-2018, 01:51 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA
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|  Grave Digger 1 "Grandma"
I am not done with my Bigfoot 4, but while I wait for some custom parts, I decided to start my Grave Digger 1 as I saw her sitting outside and was sad to see her in the state she is in. I have already ordered a few parts, but I am working on the frame. This is just a rough stencil, but I matched it perfectly with the actual truck. Also having the wheels made.    |
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05-21-2018, 02:06 PM
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| Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA
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| Re: Grave Digger 1 "Grandma"
This is going to be awesome. My favorite monster truck of all time is Grave Digger.
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05-23-2018, 01:00 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA
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| Re: Grave Digger 1 "Grandma"
The JConcepts body came in, and like the 1988 Ford F350 body it is about an inch short. Everything else matches up. Why do they make them short?
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05-23-2018, 01:11 PM
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05-23-2018, 01:13 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA
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Well I wish they made them in both sizes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk | |
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05-23-2018, 01:54 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: san diego
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| Re: Grave Digger 1 "Grandma"
yeah i have the same problem with my 79 trail truck. too small. they really are like Tamiya/clod sized. closer to 1:12.
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05-23-2018, 01:55 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA
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| Re: Grave Digger 1 "Grandma"
Everything lines up perfectly when it is scaled down to 1/10, it’s just short. Ugh. More work. Sucks but has to be done. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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05-23-2018, 07:59 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: casper
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| Re: Grave Digger 1 "Grandma"
It sucks to see the original gravedigger in such decay it's a shame
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05-23-2018, 08:05 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA
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| Re: Grave Digger 1 "Grandma" Quote:
Yeah same. He won’t let anyone restore it. That is why I am making this 1/10 scale version, I guess to kinda pay it homage. If I could I would either try and get it from Dennis or make an exact clone. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk | |
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05-24-2018, 06:27 AM
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| Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA
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| Re: Grave Digger 1 "Grandma"
I don't understand why he won't fix it up either. Makes no sense to let history rot away... But if you look up your favorite monster truck from the 80's the chances are it's in the same, sad condition unless it's one of the few that was preserved. |
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05-24-2018, 09:33 AM
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05-24-2018, 12:03 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA
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| Re: Grave Digger 1 "Grandma"
Here is part of the frame, very very rough example. Still have a lot of work to do to it.  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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05-24-2018, 02:07 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA
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| Grave Digger 1 "Grandma"
Shaping up. Still a lot of work to be done to get them perfect. Done for the day.  EDIT: A little teaser  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by Bigfoot 4; 05-24-2018 at 03:15 PM. |
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05-26-2018, 09:34 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA
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| Re: Grave Digger 1 "Grandma"
Base engine and transmission came in. Just waiting on the custom 3D printed pieces to put it together.  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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05-28-2018, 09:35 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: san diego
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| Re: Grave Digger 1 "Grandma"
It has begun!!! Your old school monster truck builds are so good! |
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05-29-2018, 01:26 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA
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| Re: Grave Digger 1 "Grandma"
Started with the engine. Had to get the actual block color. Used Chevy block paint.   Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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05-29-2018, 08:20 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA
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| Re: Grave Digger 1 "Grandma"
Basic engine is built. Waiting on the supercharger, predator carbs, new valve covers, etc.  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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05-30-2018, 08:22 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA
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| Re: Grave Digger 1 "Grandma"
Starting mocking up the front suspension brace.  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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05-31-2018, 06:46 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA
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| Re: Grave Digger 1 "Grandma"
Getting there. Mocking it up with some spare leaf springs. Heavy duty ones come in next week.  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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06-03-2018, 12:25 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA
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| Re: Grave Digger 1 "Grandma"
Working on the engine mock-up   Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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