TRX-4 Jeep Cherokee

[carpetfuzz17]

Originally Posted by cmbscx10

There you go, that looks really good.

Thanks as soon as I can get the correct length 2mm screw I am bolting it down

[carpetfuzz17]

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[cmbscx10]

Originally Posted by carpetfuzz17

Thanks as soon as I can get the correct length 2mm screw I am bolting it down

Since long 2mm screws are hard to find, The OW of the jack is 5.3mm so you could do a 2.5 or 3mm no problem.

Like this

[carpetfuzz17]

Made a trip to local hardware store for some items and snapped a quick pic of some of the drill bits nice to know that they stock just about every one hahahaha



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[carpetfuzz17]

After seeing CMBSCX10's picture I decided to change it up since I had it sitting in the parts bin never gave it a thought but I really like the look better over the plastic version





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The weather finally was nice enough to get out day for a couple of pictures

Then my trail cat had to get in on the action no matter where you go he is right there on the trail it's always good to have a spotter hahahaha



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[carpetfuzz17]

Lately I've had lots of free time so I have been getting more done so I worked the front grill area to fit better after cutting out the area I think it looks good


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Started on getting the lights wired up so far started in the front and working on the the roof later



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[carpetfuzz17]

Originally Posted by Jeanethics

Looking super clean awesome build ..

Thanks I would rather take my time on something than having a rats nest of wires that looks like a pile of....

[armoredpig]

Are you mounting electrical contacts onto the body posts? That looks super clean and convenient

[carpetfuzz17]

Originally Posted by armoredpig

Are you mounting electrical contacts onto the body posts? That looks super clean and convenient

yes I am thanks for noticing

I am going to shoe goo the tabs to body when everything comes together the lights will be on the body clip will keep everything together.

it takes a little time to run all the wires but in the end its worth it

[cmbscx10]

Originally Posted by armoredpig

Are you mounting electrical contacts onto the body posts? That looks super clean and convenient

Originally Posted by carpetfuzz17

yes I am thanks for noticing

I am going to shoe goo the tabs to body when everything comes together the lights will be on the body clip will keep everything together.

it takes a little time to run all the wires but in the end its worth it

Awesome work so far. New jack and placement are perfect.

That's a pretty cool idea on the light contact trick. Look forward to seeing how that works out.

[carpetfuzz17]

Originally Posted by cmbscx10

Awesome work so far. New jack and placement are perfect.

That's a pretty cool idea on the light contact trick. Look forward to seeing how that works out.

Thanks
It should work perfectly no wires tied to chassis and body just lift off the body lights off drop body on lights on simple clean

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Up next is the rear tail light lenses. They are the Knights Customs parts from RPP Hobby. I think they look much better than the junk decals. You can cut the body and fit them in or Shoe goo to the outside. I am just going to Shoe goo to the outside of the body. I will have a small lip around them where they come in contact with the body but I can live with it.



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Been busy the past few days and almost forgot about the wheels that got swapped out. I really like the look of them plus they were dirt cheap. Figured I would give them a try.



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[RiderZ]

Very nice build.Kitty doesn't look impressed though.

[carpetfuzz17]

Originally Posted by RiderZ

Very nice build.Kitty doesn't look impressed though.

Thanks I like taking my time and having fun with the build
Kitty was mad we weren't going for a walk so he just sat there and pouts. If he sees a truck out he knows we are going walking and likes to tag along


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Soooo taillights aren't working out the way I hoped. Kinda of a disaster actually so plan B.



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[cmbscx10]

Originally Posted by carpetfuzz17

Soooo taillights aren't working out the way I hoped. Kinda of a disaster actually so plan B.

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??????????? That sucks bad. Sorry to see that. Almost looks like they melted. Can you save them by flat clear on the outside?

[carpetfuzz17]

Originally Posted by cmbscx10

??????????? That sucks bad. Sorry to see that. Almost looks like they melted. Can you save them by flat clear on the outside?

I am trying I used the Tamiya X22 clear so it should come off being that its water based acrylic clear coat