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Old 01-20-2019, 06:05 PM   #41
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Trimmed out the fender flares. Not awesome but it's better than it was.

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That will be one of the first mods on the list
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Old 01-24-2019, 05:28 AM   #42
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My clear body showed up yesterday. Now I just need to decide what color I'm going to paint it. I picked up some break line and I'm in the process of making a new front and rear bumper that are closer to the body. Also thinking of making a roll cage.

For grins I picked up a redcat aluminum grill. I don't even know if I'm going to use it, more of a impulse purchase.



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Old 01-24-2019, 06:00 AM   #43
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I have a clear body in my cart, need to get the truck first though lol, supposed to be at hobby shop by the 15th of February. I have a color picked for it and should really pop. Looking forward to what you do, quick question do new flares come with body?
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Old 01-24-2019, 07:08 AM   #44
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I have a clear body in my cart, need to get the truck first though lol, supposed to be at hobby shop by the 15th of February. I have a color picked for it and should really pop. Looking forward to what you do, quick question do new flares come with body?
No you have to get the accessories separate. I think they are around 40 bucks. I wasn't going to but I'm going to get the accessories so I can swap between the orange and my new one

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Old 01-24-2019, 07:10 AM   #45
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No you have to get the accessories separate. I think they are around 40 bucks. I wasn't going to but I'm going to get the accessories so I can swap between the orange and my new one

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Ok thanks good to know.
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Old 01-24-2019, 07:24 AM   #46
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Trimmed out the fender flares. Not awesome but it's better than it was.
Yes! Looks much better. This is the way it should come from the factory.

I don't care if these odd fender flares are "a thing" because they are hideous.
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Old 01-25-2019, 12:03 PM   #47
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I didn't care for the 2 light buckets so I will probably just plug the holes and drill one in the center. I have a light kit coming and it only has 14 lights so 2 have to go! I also didn't like that the lights under the grill were missing so I printed 2 of those so I have the front turn signals. I also printed the sidemarker lights so I will have those lit up also. If I get bored, I might print new headlight buckets.
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Old 01-25-2019, 05:44 PM   #48
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One of the lights in. Only 5 more to go

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Old 01-25-2019, 06:03 PM   #49
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Front looks a little better now. Now to figure out the bumper. It's not bad but I want something different.

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Old 01-26-2019, 06:40 AM   #50
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Started the new bumper this morning. Nothing fancy just a lean bumper to help the approach angle.

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Everything tacked together ready to weld or braze. But it's 20 below outside. After that I'm going to make a couple more bars to put in it.

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Old 01-26-2019, 10:01 AM   #52
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Old 01-26-2019, 11:31 AM   #53
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That bumper is looking slick! Is it solid or tubing?

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Next up tail gate handle.
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I see Redcat just put up a tail gate handle in the past day https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3381534

You beat them to the punch
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Old 01-26-2019, 11:55 AM   #54
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That bumper is looking slick! Is it solid or tubing?



I see Redcat just put up a tail gate handle in the past day https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3381534

You beat them to the punch
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That's tubing. I don't like to use rod, it's too heavy for my taste.

I haven't checked out thingiverse for a few days. Looks good.



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I like the looks of the bumper. Sits in nice and tight. Your giving me ideas for one of my rigs!

Nice mods so far. Windows look great!
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Old 01-27-2019, 06:38 AM   #56
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Bumper ready for paint

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Old 01-27-2019, 08:41 AM   #57
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And done! I'm happy with it.

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Not sure if I like it or not but I tucked in the rear bumper.

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Front bumper is awesome!
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Old 01-28-2019, 05:46 AM   #60
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Front bumper is awesome!
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