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dezfan · 02-09-2006, 08:05 PM

Really looking good!

What is the WB?:? If you do decide to manufacture those links, I would definetly be interested!

Great job!

BENDER · 02-09-2006, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dezfan

Really looking good!

What is the WB?:? If you do decide to manufacture those links, I would definetly be interested!

Great job!

Thanks, the wheelbase is right at 18". We run on alot of steep slickrock here in Co, hence the long low stance.

BENDER · 02-13-2006, 08:22 PM

I've made a little more progress on "The Delrinater."

I got the servo mounts machined up. I made a few Delrin standoffs for the chassis, which double as body mounts.

I raised the ride height a little, it's right at 4 3/4" now. That also shortened the wheelbase a little, now it sits at 17 3/4". The height and length seem about right now, for the XL tires.

I just need to find a couple 65t motors, 10t pinions, a couple steering servos and a modded TQ-3. You Colorado boys are going to have your hands full this summer.

BENDER · 02-13-2006, 09:38 PM

Thanks.

The body's not legal, not sure what I'll end up using.

BENDER · 02-13-2006, 10:08 PM

Yeah, I like the way it looks too. The body came from my TXT originally, that's why it's so hacked.
Members' Rides - No talking

BENDER · 02-13-2006, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dezfan

So what happend to the "Rocktapus"?

That's the rig I'm using for the Super Class in our Winter Series, here in Colorado.

AdamF · 02-13-2006, 10:57 PM

Could you make the chassis out of delrin too? Would there be any weight savings?

roktoy · 02-14-2006, 07:09 AM

Very cool idea on the links. Clean mounting method......
Jay

BENDER · 02-14-2006, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dezfan

It's a real departure from the Clod bases machines.:? I think my next crawler is going to be a 2.2 TXT.

So if you have any more of those chassis's laying around, I'll be hitting you up in the near future!

Let me know.

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Originally Posted by AdamF

Could you make the chassis out of delrin too? Would there be any weight savings?

I did think about making the chassis out of Delrin too. But, I don't think it'll be any lighter. The aluminum is quite a bit more rigid too.

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Originally Posted by roktoy

Very cool idea on the links. Clean mounting method......
Jay

Thanks.

DirkDigler · 02-14-2006, 11:19 AM

HA!!!!
Wait til you guys see the new truck that Bender is helping me build:

It's called: Delrin Digler

or should I call it: Dirk Delrin

Oh well....I like both

BENDER · 02-14-2006, 07:44 PM

The Delrinater is going to kick Dirk Delrin's a$$!!.

DirkDigler · 02-16-2006, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BENDER

The Delrinater is going to kick Dirk Delrin's a$$!!.

Dirk Delrin is almost done!
He's like SuperMan but without all the problems with cryptonite and stuff.

I predict that Dirk Delrin is going to kick all asses of inferior Super Hero Crawlers this weekend.

BENDER · 02-16-2006, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by DirkDigler

Dirk Delrin is almost done!
He's like SuperMan but without all the problems with cryptonite and stuff.

LMAO, nice!!

Mad Hatter · 02-17-2006, 10:54 AM

Man I need to move to CO. The air up there must have a lot of good s*** in it.

I havent messed with Delrin that much. How is it for tapping holes and holding stuff like your shock mounts? I know you haven't testicled it but is it generally pretty hardy?

Ha! I used testicle, hard and pretty all in the same sentance. My English teacher loved me.

4RnrRick · 02-17-2006, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BENDER

.... I machined one end of the links to accept stock TLT suspension stays. I'll use the stays as lower shock mounts....

Nice touch!!!

BENDER · 02-17-2006, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mad Hatter

Man I need to move to CO. The air up there must have a lot of good s*** in it.

I havent messed with Delrin that much. How is it for tapping holes and holding stuff like your shock mounts? I know you haven't testicled it but is it generally pretty hardy?

Ha! I used testicle, hard and pretty all in the same sentance. My English teacher loved me.

I've never had anything that I made out of Delrin fail. It's really strong, yet still very easy to work with. Drilling and tapping Delrin is a piece of cake.

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Originally Posted by dezfan

I ordered some 1/4 Delrin tube and I'm going to use it on my 2.2 shafty.

Thanks for the insiration Bender!

Let us know how it works out.

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Originally Posted by 4RnrRick

Nice touch!!!

Thanks.

Mad Hatter · 02-18-2006, 07:17 AM

[QUOTE=BENDER]

I've never had anything that I made out of Delrin fail. It's really strong, yet still very easy to work with. Drilling and tapping Delrin is a piece of cake.

I have a butt load of this stuff at work that they scrap. I may play around with it to see if I like it.

BeadLock · 02-18-2006, 09:04 AM

[QUOTE=dezfan]

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Originally Posted by Mad Hatter

Some prople are so lucky!

Not for long. They just laid off 180 people and the machine shop area was on the scratch list.

I guess I had better grab all I can if this stuff is that good.

jeepster26104 · 02-18-2006, 10:46 PM

Wow that is quite a layoff. Where do you work?

Mad Hatter · 02-18-2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepster26104

Wow that is quite a layoff. Where do you work?

Nokia. A lot of them are here on work visa's from Finland and or the UK. A couple of them that I race (stock touring sedan) with are sweating the job find right now. They don't want to pack up and go home.

I am actually a contractor there, but if the buildings go, I do to.

I will "take out the trash" come Monday and grab all of the scrap aluminum, delrin and brass I can. I wish they were throwing the 36" Southbend out.

02-13-2006, 08:22 PM	#23
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	I've made a little more progress on "The Delrinater." I got the servo mounts machined up. I made a few Delrin standoffs for the chassis, which double as body mounts. I raised the ride height a little, it's right at 4 3/4" now. That also shortened the wheelbase a little, now it sits at 17 3/4". The height and length seem about right now, for the XL tires. I just need to find a couple 65t motors, 10t pinions, a couple steering servos and a modded TQ-3. You Colorado boys are going to have your hands full this summer. Attached Images

02-14-2006, 07:44 PM	#31
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	The Delrinater is going to kick Dirk Delrin's a$$!!. Attached Images

02-09-2006, 08:05 PM	#21
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	Really looking good! What is the WB?:? If you do decide to manufacture those links, I would definetly be interested! Great job!

02-13-2006, 09:38 PM	#24
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	Thanks. The body's not legal, not sure what I'll end up using.

02-13-2006, 10:08 PM	#25
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	Yeah, I like the way it looks too. The body came from my TXT originally, that's why it's so hacked. Members' Rides - No talking

02-13-2006, 10:57 PM	#27
AdamF RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 1,673	Could you make the chassis out of delrin too? Would there be any weight savings?

02-14-2006, 07:09 AM	#28
roktoy Dirt Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stumblin' thru the parking lot of an invisible 7-Eleven Posts: 1,053	Very cool idea on the links. Clean mounting method...... Jay

02-14-2006, 11:19 AM	#30
DirkDigler I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,027	HA!!!! Wait til you guys see the new truck that Bender is helping me build: It's called: Delrin Digler or should I call it: Dirk Delrin Oh well....I like both

02-17-2006, 10:54 AM	#34
Mad Hatter Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The arm pit of the universe Posts: 176	Man I need to move to CO. The air up there must have a lot of good s*** in it. I havent messed with Delrin that much. How is it for tapping holes and holding stuff like your shock mounts? I know you haven't testicled it but is it generally pretty hardy? Ha! I used testicle, hard and pretty all in the same sentance. My English teacher loved me.

02-18-2006, 07:17 AM	#37
Mad Hatter Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The arm pit of the universe Posts: 176	[QUOTE=BENDER] I've never had anything that I made out of Delrin fail. It's really strong, yet still very easy to work with. Drilling and tapping Delrin is a piece of cake. I have a butt load of this stuff at work that they scrap. I may play around with it to see if I like it.

02-18-2006, 10:46 PM	#39
jeepster26104 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Boaz Posts: 395	Wow that is quite a layoff. Where do you work?

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