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04-15-2022, 10:04 AM | #1 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: MIAMI
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| Proline Chevy K-10 on Phoenix
Howdy, I built my Phoenix around yearend and been running it regularly since, even took it to USTE in February where it did really well on the trails. My only complaint was the body whose proportions just didn't look right to me (and I'm a Toyota fan!). But anyway, after a recent tumble, sorry for the lousy pic - you can see the rear left side roof partially caved in. I decided to see if I could retrofit something more to my liking and chose the K-10 body from Proline. This could work out, but there's about a 12mm gap between the bed rails and cab that needs to be bridged. Top view: More to follow, if there's interest....... Last edited by JimInMiami; 04-15-2022 at 10:12 AM. Reason: adding a pic |
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04-15-2022, 12:50 PM | #2 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: MIAMI
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| Re: Proline Chevy K-10 on Phoenix
I have some expanded pvc sheet lying around that I've been wanting to play with to fabricate stuff and figure laminating 2 sheets will get me the needed width. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079NKDLY2...roduct_details First step is tracing the shape onto the pvc. Next cut two copies out and laminate together with E6000 Once this dries, I'll test fit it to the rig |
04-15-2022, 01:56 PM | #3 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: The Big Island
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| Re: Proline Chevy K-10 on Phoenix
Looking good already! I like seeing something different, the vanquish body is cool but I’ve always like the Proline K10. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
04-15-2022, 03:06 PM | #4 |
Slow is the new Fast Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winterpeg
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| Re: Proline Chevy K-10 on Phoenix
Cool, in for the fun project.
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04-15-2022, 04:10 PM | #5 |
Newbie Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Tucson
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| Re: Proline Chevy K-10 on Phoenix
Proportion wise you are right the Chevy body fits much better.
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04-16-2022, 06:48 AM | #6 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: MIAMI
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| Re: Proline Chevy K-10 on Phoenix Quote:
Thanks for following along Smog! 100% agreed! | |
04-16-2022, 06:53 AM | #7 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: MIAMI
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| Re: Proline Chevy K-10 on Phoenix
Test fitted the spacer and realized I hadn't accounted for the dig servo that protrudes into that space. Cut a notch to accommodate. For those wondering, expanded pvc is easy to work with, it had the consistency of hard balsa wood, so pretty easy to cut and sand. Mocked-up. Me thinks this will work out |
04-16-2022, 12:35 PM | #8 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: 3rd rock pile on the right
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| Re: Proline Chevy K-10 on Phoenix
Like a glove. Thats a pretty good idea. I was thinkin of gettin a different body myself. Glad i caught this thread!
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04-16-2022, 08:18 PM | #9 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: MIAMI
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| Re: Proline Chevy K-10 on Phoenix Quote:
Choice of military style finish confirmed (courtesy of Home Depo's inexpensive color samples). I should have this done tomorrow. | |
04-17-2022, 01:05 PM | #10 |
Newbie Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Middlewich
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| Re: Proline Chevy K-10 on Phoenix
I've been searching for some alternatives. Only been out once, as a newbie with my lad. We rolled it a few times. :-) Nothing broken body wise. But like yours, not as bad, we can see it crumpled a bit. Not keen on spending 150$ UK side for a shell so looking for options.. |
04-17-2022, 04:55 PM | #11 | |
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| Re: Proline Chevy K-10 on Phoenix Quote:
The spacer turned whitish after sanding the edges smooth, so I hit it with some satin black acrylic. Sand ladders hide the dig servo And threw a spare on there to dress up the rear (those TRX-4 wheels do serve for something ) I'm happy with the way this came out, what do you guys think??? Last edited by JimInMiami; 04-17-2022 at 04:58 PM. | |
04-17-2022, 04:57 PM | #12 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: MIAMI
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| Re: Proline Chevy K-10 on Phoenix
Oh, and stole the door handles from the now defunct faux FJ body Last edited by JimInMiami; 04-18-2022 at 09:27 AM. |
04-17-2022, 05:06 PM | #13 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Austin
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| Re: Proline Chevy K-10 on Phoenix
IMHO, it's fantastic! Paint choice is on point, as well... |
04-17-2022, 07:06 PM | #14 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: MIAMI
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| Re: Proline Chevy K-10 on Phoenix Thank you sir!
Last edited by JimInMiami; 04-17-2022 at 07:09 PM. |
04-18-2022, 12:22 AM | #15 |
Newbie Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Middlewich
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| Re: Proline Chevy K-10 on Phoenix
Actually that looks awesome. What wheels are they by the way? I was looking to upgrade to incision hubs for the stock rims, and swap out the tyres/tires. But maybe I should get some new rims with the slw hubs. |
04-18-2022, 06:01 AM | #16 |
Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Mid-Ohio
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| Re: Proline Chevy K-10 on Phoenix
That looks great! The color is perfect for the look too! Great job on the spacer. I ties the two pieces together perfectly! |
04-18-2022, 07:22 AM | #17 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: MIAMI
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| Re: Proline Chevy K-10 on Phoenix Thanks for kind words, the rims are from ACP RC, a mom'n pop operation that makes some nice stuff: https://acp-rc.com/ Thank you sir, I too was pleased |
04-18-2022, 08:03 AM | #18 |
Slow is the new Fast Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winterpeg
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| Re: Proline Chevy K-10 on Phoenix
well done Turned out squeaky clean...and your door lines are remarkable. Perfectly marked |
04-18-2022, 09:29 AM | #19 |
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04-18-2022, 04:22 PM | #20 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: East coast Canada
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| Re: Proline Chevy K-10 on Phoenix
Looks great!!
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