GCM's 1986 M1009 Blazer Build

[MacTheRipper]

Originally Posted by Generis

Is there any place you can buy this part for the suspention?
I can't seem to find any.

[Generis]

The product release is in a few weeks at gcmracing.ca

[rob29pato]

Any tricks to prep the outside of the body for paint? Where did you get the mirrors? I'm building a m1009 also not as cool as yours though!!

[Boneshaker]

wow this build is amazing. I would like to know more about how you were able to move everything under the hood and what transfer case your running. I would like to add a interior to my blazer and was wondering about the motor situation and some other issues with the setup being in the middle. thanks and cant wait to hear back.

[Generis]

Originally Posted by Boneshaker

wow this build is amazing. I would like to know more about how you were able to move everything under the hood and what transfer case your running. I would like to add a interior to my blazer and was wondering about the motor situation and some other issues with the setup being in the middle. thanks and cant wait to hear back.

Easy answer: GCM Racing WebStore Link in the Ascender section. done.
Thanks for the comments!

As far as body prep I recommend a good scuff with a high count sand paper and Good body wash before paint.

[Cult Hero]

This is just beautiful. Great attention to detail. Are you gonna put a whip antenna on?

[Natedog]

Wow, awesome detailed scale build!!! Nice vids too, thanks.

[Natedog]

Updates please!

[Generis]

This fantastic truck was sold to a very happy Chad from Vermont when we were both in Florida! haha. It's now a US military Blazer. HAHA!
The happy new owner has been wheeling away with this truck since the switch!

[LSXGMC]

Can you please let us know where you found the mirrors? I've been looking and can't find them and noticed a couple others have asked in this thread as well. Not sure if you've missed those or can't share where you got them. Please let us know either way

[Generis]

I think they were from a hi-lift kit or something like that. I don't know the original source.

[Natedog]

Enjoyed the build, thanks for the updates.

[SMFtwstdHICK]

First off, OUTSTANDING build man.. Looks great.

I was wondering how your shift linkage is holding up? I just build my 2 speed transmission and tonight I am going to reverse the shift fork, so the threaded shaft to hook the linkage too is closer to the servo mount on the GCM transfer case. I have the GCM combo kit as well on my ascender..

I am looking for ideas for the shift linkage and was wondering if you had any input? Ideas?

Thanks in advance.

[Generis]

Thanks for the comments! We really had fun with this truck, and it is a total pleasure to ride as well!
The shift linkage requires very little pressure to move. The tiny servo with proper end points is more than enough to shift it properly and reliably. That said, all that's needed for the shift linkage connection is a tiny hard wire, which can be found from airplane pushrod material, or little RC plane landing gear wire. Anything around the 1mm or 1.5mm size diameter, and spring steel or piano wire, is more than up to the task. This is what we used for this truck, and have used this same material to make linkages for many others. (SCX 2 speed etc)
The simplicity of the wire makes it really easy to use. Simply make a Z bend for the servo horn end, and then use a wheel collar with a setscrew to attach the wire to the shift shaft on the trans. That's all that's needed. You can bend to suit and it will stay in place for ever.
Does that help with the ideas? There's no need at all for a big clunky ball end shaft with M3 screws and rod ends all over the place. This thing runs great on a 9 gram or 5 gram servo and a tiny metal pushrod and one wheel collar.

[SMFtwstdHICK]

Awesome sauce.. Thanks man!