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Old 01-09-2007, 10:05 PM   #1
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Well, I got my clod. it was in sad shape, but for the price I paid for it, I am willing to clean it up.

I just ordered my ESP Clodzilla Chassis kit and will begin to assemble it when it arrives. I ordered the servo kit to place a servo on each axle, bearing kit and shocks.

I'll need other parts and will list them as I continue this build.

I'll post pictures as I continue with this project.



















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Old 01-10-2007, 02:57 AM   #2
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for being a first gen clod it looks to be in pretty good shape actually! you wanna sell that grill and the bumpers?
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Old 01-10-2007, 04:35 AM   #3
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Oh how so many projects started just like this
Just wanted to say good luck
Keep us posted
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Old 01-10-2007, 06:51 AM   #4
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Bigflex I would sell it but I want to use the body. As for the bumper, when I got it, it was cracked in half. I need to try and repair it. Maybe a litle crazy glue.

Sorry :-(
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Old 01-10-2007, 08:24 AM   #5
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I just ordered my ESP Clodzilla Chassis kit


Why did you pick that chassis???
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Old 01-10-2007, 08:53 AM   #6
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I saw one and liked the way it looked. I am not really going to build a all out rock crawler. I wanted to build something that I can do a little bit of everything with.
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Old 01-10-2007, 09:25 AM   #7
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I have a zilla 4 and with some mods it has become a pretty good crawler, has quite a lot of flex.

You said you ordered mounts for the servos to go on the axles? If you got the ones from ESP they suck! according to esp you mount the servos with servo tape and zip ties. That just wont hold up to a high torque servo.

Pic of my zilla
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Old 01-10-2007, 12:30 PM   #8
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for being a first gen clod it looks to be in pretty good shape actually! you wanna sell that grill and the bumpers?
i was gonna say the same thing. that things nice compared to some ive bought!
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Old 01-10-2007, 03:33 PM   #9
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If you got the ones from ESP they suck! according to esp you mount the servos with servo tape and zip ties. That just wont hold up to a high torque servo.
Which axle servo mounts should I use?
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Old 01-10-2007, 04:04 PM   #10
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I second what hurricanemitch said: those servo mounts suck! I've had pretty good luck using aluminum angle for servo mounts if you feel like going the build it yourself route.
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Old 01-10-2007, 04:47 PM   #11
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I just purchased a pair of Matrix Pro Lathe Motors 35T By Integy.

Now to look for a pair of good axle servo mounts and some gears.
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Old 01-10-2007, 05:10 PM   #12
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Pretty nice Clod. Looks like it will be a neat build to follow. Something different than a comp Clod.
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Old 01-10-2007, 05:14 PM   #13
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Which axle servo mounts should I use?
The crawle store has servo axle mounts for only 10 bucks that work great
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Old 01-10-2007, 05:18 PM   #14
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Pretty nice Clod. Looks like it will be a neat build to follow. Something different than a comp Clod.
Yeah, I'm trying to do something a little different than everyone else.

We shall see.
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The crawle store has servo axle mounts for only 10 bucks that work great
I'm going to give them a look

I went there and I am going to put the RcGuy Pro Steering Kit on my list of the next things to buy.

Thanks for the advise.
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Old 01-10-2007, 08:10 PM   #16
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I'm going to give them a look

I went there and I am going to put the RcGuy Pro Steering Kit on my list of the next things to buy.

Thanks for the advise.
No problem, I'd like to see some progress pics. when you get going
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Old 01-10-2007, 08:35 PM   #17
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When I get the parts I will post more pics. I think they should start to arrive Saturday or the begining of next week.
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Old 01-10-2007, 11:24 PM   #18
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cheapest parts youll find are in the venders market or the link in my sig you know that clod buster body is worth alot since its got the bowtie on the grille and the tailgate says chevy. if your not gonna use it sell it
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Old 01-11-2007, 06:33 AM   #19
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Really? the front bumper is cracked in half but the resof it is in great shape.

How much do they go for?
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Old 01-11-2007, 10:34 PM   #20
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Bigflex I would sell it but I want to use the body. As for the bumper, when I got it, it was cracked in half. I need to try and repair it. Maybe a litle crazy glue.

Sorry :-(
no biggy man I just thought I would ask!
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