'68 Ford Shortbed build I won some $$$ in a radio contest last month, so I decided to build another TRX-4. If you've seen my other builds you know I tend to do things a little differently. :roll: And on a lower budget mostly too. Well, this time I wanna use up some left-overs from my Bronco and a body that I bought, as a spare for my Pro-streeter back in '16, and never used. Anyway .... here's a hint. :shock: <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/dr_frankenstyle/p/365e56b0-b7fd-4330-8cc2-d567556bf717" target="_blank"><img src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/t599/dr_frankenstyle/IMG_3043.JPG" border="0" alt="IMG_3043"/></a> I bought a Defender "slider" on eBay .... <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/dr_frankenstyle/p/9715d6c3-e2ef-45fd-826e-979874163850" target="_blank"><img src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/t599/dr_frankenstyle/IMG_3027.JPG" border="0" alt="IMG_3027"/></a> .... mounted my 4.19 BFG's on some new "old-s'cool" style beadlocks ... and started making some new short-wheelbase links from 4mm SS all-thread. The new wheelbase will end up right at 282mm. <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/dr_frankenstyle/p/c926b68a-6c97-4d85-8df4-23d60da33f22" target="_blank"><img src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/t599/dr_frankenstyle/IMG_3042.JPG" border="0" alt="IMG_3042"/></a> I'm gonna put some new parts in the Bronco and swap the old stuff over to this truck. New upgrade parts are also gettin' here in the mail. So it'll be a bit of a slow build. I don't plan to upgrade it as far as the Bronc' .... don't need a clone .... so it'll get some different stuff. But it needs to at least try to keep up, so it should be fun. ;-) Thanks for lookin'..... tune in next time for "I like 'em short and wide. "thumbsup"" or "Where did my rear-end go! :shock:" 8) jim |
Re: '68 Ford Shortbed build What body is that exactly? Really looking fwd to watching this one. Looks like you're off to a good start. |
Re: '68 Ford Shortbed build Quote:
Like the nickname implies (and like my other rigs :roll:) .... it'll be a chopped up mixture of graveyard parts and new parts .... with a little mad-science thrown in too. More parts should get here next week, so I should make a little progress to post up. ;-) Here's how that body looks with some paint and "accessories". ;-) <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/dr_frankenstyle/p/ed9d066b-58f7-4f0b-bd91-2b7747f4c760" target="_blank"><img src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/t599/dr_frankenstyle/Tow%20Toy%202%20171_zpsav4c3ejk.jpg" border="0" alt="Tow Toy 2 171_zpsav4c3ejk"/></a> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/dr_frankenstyle/p/a95e3ab4-81b1-4144-a8a1-5ea0e6ce57e6" target="_blank"><img src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/t599/dr_frankenstyle/Lakeside%203_zpsw8dxlddy.jpg" border="0" alt="Lakeside 3_zpsw8dxlddy"/></a> 8) jim |
Re: '68 Ford Shortbed build Nice looking truck. I like the color choice! Sent from my LM-G710VM using Tapatalk |
Re: '68 Ford Shortbed build Quote:
8) jim |
Re: '68 Ford Shortbed build I got a bit more done on the shorty this weekend. Tore the slider down and chopped off the rear end of the frame rails and cut the back corners off of the floor pans. <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/dr_frankenstyle/p/4c58ec0a-e402-43f7-a013-da120f87271d" target="_blank"><img src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/t599/dr_frankenstyle/IMG_3056.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" border="0" alt="IMG_3056"/></a> It needs a little more refining, but it fits in the body now. ;-) <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/dr_frankenstyle/p/009aef88-7402-4ae6-adce-614cf3c5ffba" target="_blank"><img src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/t599/dr_frankenstyle/IMG_3054.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" border="0" alt="IMG_3054"/></a> I'm gonna try the stock battery tray for now, but with some modifyin'. I cut the sides out of the upper level to open up the lower level for my 1800 size packs. I chopped the end off too, since I'll use a velcro strap. <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/dr_frankenstyle/p/fbcc1a19-d49c-44cf-bf79-2dfcc76086d1" target="_blank"><img src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/t599/dr_frankenstyle/IMG_3052.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" border="0" alt="IMG_3052"/></a> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/dr_frankenstyle/p/e0685c97-8a21-4e45-949e-1627cd0c1398" target="_blank"><img src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/t599/dr_frankenstyle/IMG_3050.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" border="0" alt="IMG_3050"/></a> If it doesn't lower it enough I'll get a BowHouse tray for it too. Got a set of cheap heavy portal covers in and got them shot with self-etching primer and satin black. <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/dr_frankenstyle/p/eb8083db-d91d-465b-bdff-98b0ee024c00" target="_blank"><img src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/t599/dr_frankenstyle/IMG_3053.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" border="0" alt="IMG_3053"/></a> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/dr_frankenstyle/p/61a357e1-9899-4031-b459-feda0ab5f032" target="_blank"><img src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/t599/dr_frankenstyle/IMG_3046.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" border="0" alt="IMG_3046"/></a> Got metal c-hubs for both ends. That'll get the shocks mounted better too. Speakin' of shocks .... I swapped the oil for 10-wt and the springs for the new 22's. This rig will be lighter than the Bronco so I went with the lightest springs. <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/dr_frankenstyle/p/303e3fb2-27c9-4f7e-bc9c-1435884c0f3f" target="_blank"><img src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/t599/dr_frankenstyle/IMG_3049.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" border="0" alt="IMG_3049"/></a> Did the teflon tape trick to the lower caps (like the Bronco) to free up the stiction. A new full set of Xtra Speed shock mounts should get here in the next few days. Then I'll tear down the Bronco to put new parts in it and rob the old parts for this truck. That'll be a bit of a job, but then I can get the shorty farther along. Should get my SS tubing to finish up the links soon too. :) Thanks for watching. Tune in for our next episode ..... "Hittin' the Skids" or "Stand up and take a BowHouse" .... :lmao: 8) jim |
Re: '68 Ford Shortbed build Well, I'm still waiting on the shock mounts to tear down the Bronco so I decided to get the axles rebuilt. I used the old alloy c-hubs from the Bronco and put the new brass portal covers on, then I decided to try the alloy diff' covers too. Something inside the diff' covers makes the locker mechanism bind up, so I dremel'd on the inside a little and got it to work ..... I think. :roll: It's still kinda tight, but it should work. The metal cover also hit the drag-link at full lock, so I bent the link a little and got it some space. Anyway, the front started out at .... <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/dr_frankenstyle/p/f4bf47d5-bdbe-4b5f-ab92-151c7a789262" target="_blank"><img src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/t599/dr_frankenstyle/IMG_3058.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" border="0" alt="IMG_3058"/></a> .... and ended up at .... <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/dr_frankenstyle/p/ebe73349-8ff6-4e2a-b8e7-a5273ad58055" target="_blank"><img src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/t599/dr_frankenstyle/IMG_3060.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" border="0" alt="IMG_3060"/></a> "thumbsup" I read moguy's thread about less positive caster helping the steering and I figured this will be the perfect time to try it out and compare it to the Bronco. So I put the c-hubs on their r and l sides as marked. That gives even less positive caster than stock, but .... it put the shock mounting holes on the front side of the axle. :shock: THAT won't work with the steering, so I drilled and tapped a couple of holes in the back side and now I can mount the shocks with the spread stance. Takes the shock load off of the link mounts too. :) <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/dr_frankenstyle/p/92d816f9-7faa-4740-a764-2f52ff34a186" target="_blank"><img src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/t599/dr_frankenstyle/IMG_3068.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" border="0" alt="IMG_3068"/></a> Meanwhile, the rear just got alloy c-hubs and brass portal covers. I swapped sides so the shock holes are on the back of the axle. That'll help the shock angle with the short links. It went from stock weight .... <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/dr_frankenstyle/p/3092fe58-2b67-48bb-a58a-624ee8e62829" target="_blank"><img src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/t599/dr_frankenstyle/IMG_3063.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" border="0" alt="IMG_3063"/></a> .... to .... <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/dr_frankenstyle/p/93611782-e7c7-485a-8024-99b7b9df60f3" target="_blank"><img src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/t599/dr_frankenstyle/IMG_3067.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" border="0" alt="IMG_3067"/></a> I didn't put the metal diff' cover on yet, but I have a set of under-drive gears comin' next week so I may work it over and put it on when I swap the gears. Maybe the Xtra Speed shock mounts will get here next week too. Thanks for lookin'. Tune in next time. ;-) 8) jim |
Re: '68 Ford Shortbed build Meet Project. I am finding there is a lot of talented people, "thumbsup" that think outside the box here. |
Re: '68 Ford Shortbed build I agree Jeff[emoji106][emoji106] |
Re: '68 Ford Shortbed build Forgot to mention the boat and matching body came out great! Gotta ask does that body come pre-drilled with the body mounting holes or did you ream those yourself? I continue to enjoy seeing this come together. Again... nice job! |
Re: '68 Ford Shortbed build Can't believe i never thought of that battery tray mod. That's an awesome idea! I run a genace adventurer 4300mah shorty and that would drop right down in there with that mod. Awesome [emoji16] I'm excited to try it!! |
Re: '68 Ford Shortbed build Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
I don't always build 'em fast ..... but I try to always build 'em FUN! "thumbsup" Y'all tune in next time ...... or chime in ANY time. 8) jim |
Re: '68 Ford Shortbed build Since I got the Bronco rebuilt a couple weeks ago I had all of the pull-off parts ready for the Shorty, and with those and the handful of new parts she's now a loaded slider again. :) https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds The hand-me-down parts include .... the BowHouse V1 skid-plate, alloy driveshafts, OD and UD gears, alloy rear shock mounts and front c-hubs, 9T pinion, tires and all of the servos, and of course the body. I also got a shorter T-lock cable from Dave. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds New parts include .... Holmes 45T Sport motor, Hobbywing 1080, metal motor mount (GRC copy), wheels, Xtra Speed front shock mounts, brass portal covers, metal rear c-hubs, and a new Traxxas radio set. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds I chopped the ears off of a dead servo and shimmed the steering servo up like the Bronco, that keeps the arm up out of the way. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds The F-100 body needs to sit pretty low, so I ended up cuttin' the top 2 rows of holes off of the tops of the rear shock mounts and that let it drop down where I want it. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds It's sitting on top of the body post crossmembers at both ends, so it should be easy to fasten on with magnets or something. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Now the sliders will be easy to fit up. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds I made a custom set of stainless links for the rear, and when I'm happy with the wheelbase, I'll make some fronts. To get the frame short enough I chopped off the back half of the rear crossmember and turned it around. Then I used what was the center hole to fasten the rear of the shock mounts, and fastened the front of the shock mnts into the battery tray screws. That let me chop the frame rails off and use the old holes for the rear of the crossmember for the rear (now a front) bumper mount. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds I cut the rear driveshaft down to 86-mm. so it's shorter than the front shaft now. :lol: https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Hopefully my plans will work out ... so far it's all lining up like I want. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Keep your fingers crossed. :roll: Thanks for lookin'. ;-) Tune in next time. 8) jim |
Re: '68 Ford Shortbed build Well, I finally got the chassis all together. All of the electrics are in and workin'. My allen wrench rounded off and stripped 2 of the ring-gear screws when I was installing the UD gears. :evil: So I drilled the heads off, pulled all of the gears, and ordered a new carrier set. :roll: It came in last week so I got the axles together and the wheels and tires put on. Then I took 'er out in the yard for some topless trial runs. ;-) https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds So far, I'm happy with it. The 4.19 Mud Terrain's grab pretty well. I may have to get some of the new class 0 Krawler TA's for it. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds The stubby wheelbase makes it a little back-flippy'er when the angle alarm goes off, so I might put some metal axle housings on it .... we'll see. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds I guess it's time to mask some windows and such. :lol: Thanks for lookin'. Tune in to our next exciting episode ...... "Color Me Badly" or "c'mon ..... Shake that Body!" 8) jim |
Re: '68 Ford Shortbed build I had to go to town yesterday and I wanted to try Shorty on some bigger rocks .... only trouble is (gee whizz) the body still looks, and stays on, like Cinderella's dancin' shoes. :roll: https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds So I looked around for anything that was about the right size annd, with some quick trimming on some body posts ...... TA DA! It's a Box-truck! :lol: https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds :lmao: Hey, it kept the inards a bit safer while it was on the rocks. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds There were a couple of kids nearby, the boy got a kick out of the "box" driving around on the rocks. :D https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds I'm happy, it did pretty well. The class 1 BF Goodies do a nice job, but I may try the big Krawlers just to compare. The stubby wheelbase helps with high-centering on the peaks, but it makes it a little tougher on ledges and stair-steps. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Bumpers will hurt the approach a little, but I think it'll be a decent little crawler when it's all together. Thanks again for watchin'. Tune in next time for ... "What color IS that?" or "Air-brushes aren't for your hair." 8) jim |
Re: '68 Ford Shortbed build The box is on backwards :lmao: |
Re: '68 Ford Shortbed build I love it!!!! The box is great! Very ingenious. [emoji106] Looks like an awesome spot to play! |
Re: '68 Ford Shortbed build Love the box truck! I think you should keep the box as a backup. Sent from my LM-G710VM using Tapatalk |
'68 Ford Shortbed build Love the Cybertruck body! Very Highly detailed! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
Re: '68 Ford Shortbed build Quote:
Quote:
Fassnight Park is a well-known crawl spot in the area. The local club runs their comp's there pretty regularly. The rocks run along a creek for a few hundred feet. Lots of fun to be had there. "thumbsup" Quote:
Quote:
Glad you all liked it! :mrgreen: 8) jim |
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 09:24 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO ©2011, Crawlability, Inc.
Copyright 2004-2014 RCCrawler.com