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raytard · 08-21-2006, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double J

Thanks guys..

Did anyone notice anything different about the rig from this morning?

Lil' springs on the front shocks...?
And, your closer than me!

That does look sweet J!

Unholy · 08-21-2006, 04:17 PM

External Springs?
Do I win a cookie?

revoster · 08-21-2006, 04:21 PM

Does it offer more travel like that?

Double J · 08-21-2006, 04:29 PM

Raytard and Unholy get a cookie....
Revoster.. No it doesn't. When I put the internal springs in it didn't give it enough "lift" so I added the smaller outer spring to give it the extra lift it needs until I can find an internal spring that is a bit stronger.

Brainstain · 08-22-2006, 01:28 AM

Man this looks much better assembled. I looked at it in the FS forum and thought "Man, that's an interesting looking little thing".

run2jeepn · 08-22-2006, 01:50 AM

How about Papa Roach?

Double J · 08-22-2006, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rambuller84

Man this looks much better assembled. I looked at it in the FS forum and thought "Man, that's an interesting looking little thing".

I kinda figured that. In built form this will be a great runner with a low cg even if I put a stick battery on the roof, but I wouldn't do that.

Didn't get to do anything last night but might have something done for lunch. and I'll update the pics.
I purchased the wrong rims so I'm taking them back to get the correct ones so I can get them on correctly. Don't be in a hurry when buying things. I didn't even read the package, just grabed and go.

Papa roach or maybe Dilatory Roach. Any other suggestions I really hate naming things.

gstealer · 08-22-2006, 10:14 AM

I like the looks of that chassis...

How about Punkin Head?

Double J · 08-22-2006, 12:31 PM

Should I add some flames or graphics of some sort to the panels?

run2jeepn · 08-22-2006, 01:18 PM

I wouldn't. Just add some small logos and numbers. Make it look like it as some sponsers.

Unimoger · 08-22-2006, 02:40 PM

Damn nice tuber J, I like your foam cuts too, how do they work with the side wall flex?

Double J · 08-22-2006, 06:49 PM

Unimog - I don't know how the foams will work right now. I cut some similar to these for microgoat to test. Like in Jan. or Feb. But these have a bit more support. They seem to be good from what I can tell.

As far as the paint I think I'm going to put 01 on the side and make it kinda like the general lee. I'm not sure yet though.

Thanks all

Double J · 08-23-2006, 08:41 AM

Here are a couple pics with the electronics and the servo in place to show how it will fit in there. I need to make two seperate battery packs out of the stick pack I have and that will mount on the front and rear of the tuber.

Articulation with the servo. I may need to extend the wheel base about 1/2 an inch. But when the body hits the servo it is just at the end of its travel.

microgoat · 08-23-2006, 09:18 AM

Manic Mango?

That looks sweet, I like the curved panels in the fenderwells.

Those foams work great, lots of sidewall support but with squishy tread.

Double J · 08-23-2006, 09:27 AM

Do you still use the ones I made you?

These foams actually only took about 10 minutes to cut all 4. I didn't make the "Pivot" under the pads because they will need to handle more weight. I did trim about 1/2 inch off the sides. For some reason the foams were bigger than the tires wasn't like that on the other tires I had. It was kinda funny though when I first put the foams in it made the tire deformed, like when you were a kid and the tube started coming out your bike tire because you left to many skid marks on the pavement.

Double J · 08-23-2006, 10:35 AM

Dilatory Crawler build has a real name now...

It will be called "General Crawler" the name was given to it by it's new owner - RustyCrawler.

It will be receiving an "01" on the sides and the front will read GENERAL on it.

Incase anyone was wanting to know what DILATORY (wich I misspelt on the title) means.

dil•a•to•ry
adj.

1: inclined to waste time and lag behind [syn: laggard]
2: wasting time [syn: laggard, poky, pokey] 3: using cautious slow strategy to wear down opposition; avoiding direct confrontation; "a fabian policy" [syn: fabian]

dil•a•to•ry
adj.
1. Intended to delay.
2. Tending to postpone or delay: dilatory in his work habits. See Synonyms at slow.

Double J · 08-25-2006, 08:00 PM

Just thought I would let you know.
I was looking for wideners and had a hard time getting the blackfoot ones around here and found another option. I used associateds 3/16" axle stubs. I worked great. I'll have pics soon of all the updates on this thing.

For info on the axle stubs I posted how to make it work in the sticky at the top.

RustyCrawler · 08-25-2006, 08:08 PM

nice mod find

microgoat · 08-25-2006, 08:22 PM

I knew what it meant

I still use those foams, don't have a lot of choice with 'em glued inside the tires

TMXONR · 08-25-2006, 08:55 PM

There is one thing bugging me about this rig. Why is there one screw that isn't powdercoated like the rest?

08-21-2006, 04:29 PM	#24
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	Raytard and Unholy get a cookie.... Revoster.. No it doesn't. When I put the internal springs in it didn't give it enough "lift" so I added the smaller outer spring to give it the extra lift it needs until I can find an internal spring that is a bit stronger. Last edited by Double J; 08-22-2006 at 08:28 AM.

08-23-2006, 10:35 AM	#36
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	Dilatory Crawler build has a real name now... It will be called "General Crawler" the name was given to it by it's new owner - RustyCrawler. It will be receiving an "01" on the sides and the front will read GENERAL on it. Incase anyone was wanting to know what DILATORY (wich I misspelt on the title) means. dil•a•to•ry adj. 1: inclined to waste time and lag behind [syn: laggard] 2: wasting time [syn: laggard, poky, pokey] 3: using cautious slow strategy to wear down opposition; avoiding direct confrontation; "a fabian policy" [syn: fabian] dil•a•to•ry adj. 1. Intended to delay. 2. Tending to postpone or delay: dilatory in his work habits. See Synonyms at slow. Last edited by Double J; 08-23-2006 at 10:37 AM.

08-25-2006, 08:08 PM	#38
RustyCrawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Spring,TX Posts: 206	hi nice mod find

08-21-2006, 04:17 PM	#22
Unholy I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: One Legend. Posts: 2,134	External Springs? Do I win a cookie?

08-21-2006, 04:21 PM	#23
revoster Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gervais Posts: 302	Does it offer more travel like that?

08-22-2006, 01:28 AM	#25
Brainstain Nope.. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Whiteland, Indiana Posts: 1,849	Man this looks much better assembled. I looked at it in the FS forum and thought "Man, that's an interesting looking little thing".

08-22-2006, 01:50 AM	#26
run2jeepn I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 11,196	How about Papa Roach?

08-22-2006, 10:14 AM	#28
gstealer Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ontario, NY Posts: 254	I like the looks of that chassis... How about Punkin Head?

08-22-2006, 12:31 PM	#29
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	Should I add some flames or graphics of some sort to the panels?

08-22-2006, 01:18 PM	#30
run2jeepn I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 11,196	I wouldn't. Just add some small logos and numbers. Make it look like it as some sponsers.

08-22-2006, 02:40 PM	#31
Unimoger I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N Posts: 7,391	Damn nice tuber J, I like your foam cuts too, how do they work with the side wall flex?

08-22-2006, 06:49 PM	#32
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	Unimog - I don't know how the foams will work right now. I cut some similar to these for microgoat to test. Like in Jan. or Feb. But these have a bit more support. They seem to be good from what I can tell. As far as the paint I think I'm going to put 01 on the side and make it kinda like the general lee. I'm not sure yet though. Thanks all

08-23-2006, 08:41 AM	#33
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	Here are a couple pics with the electronics and the servo in place to show how it will fit in there. I need to make two seperate battery packs out of the stick pack I have and that will mount on the front and rear of the tuber. Articulation with the servo. I may need to extend the wheel base about 1/2 an inch. But when the body hits the servo it is just at the end of its travel.

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08-23-2006, 09:18 AM	#34
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	Manic Mango? That looks sweet, I like the curved panels in the fenderwells. Those foams work great, lots of sidewall support but with squishy tread.

08-23-2006, 09:27 AM	#35
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	Do you still use the ones I made you? These foams actually only took about 10 minutes to cut all 4. I didn't make the "Pivot" under the pads because they will need to handle more weight. I did trim about 1/2 inch off the sides. For some reason the foams were bigger than the tires wasn't like that on the other tires I had. It was kinda funny though when I first put the foams in it made the tire deformed, like when you were a kid and the tube started coming out your bike tire because you left to many skid marks on the pavement.

08-25-2006, 08:00 PM	#37
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	Just thought I would let you know. I was looking for wideners and had a hard time getting the blackfoot ones around here and found another option. I used associateds 3/16" axle stubs. I worked great. I'll have pics soon of all the updates on this thing. For info on the axle stubs I posted how to make it work in the sticky at the top.

08-25-2006, 08:22 PM	#39
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	I knew what it meant I still use those foams, don't have a lot of choice with 'em glued inside the tires

08-25-2006, 08:55 PM	#40
TMXONR Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bryant, AR Posts: 463	There is one thing bugging me about this rig. Why is there one screw that isn't powdercoated like the rest?

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