Codyboy's 79 Ford (Rent to Own) Ascender

[ScoJac]

This build just keeps getting better and better every time I come back to check the progress on it, that body is hot !

Props on your MAD Skillz

[4kids crawlin]

Originally Posted by ScoJac

This build just keeps getting better and better every time I come back to check the progress on it, that body is hot !

Props on your MAD Skillz

Codyboy you should look into bps chassis. They make stainless steel chassis for the ascender. 60 bucks and they look good.

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[Natedog]

This build needs steel white spokes!

[CODYBOY]

Originally Posted by durok

Either those or the silver spokes that would match your silver trim line on the body?

I REALLY like the body, BTW...

Originally Posted by mgputer

Way to dig out the discontinued body! Looks great. White spoke or chrome to add to the vintage look.

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Originally Posted by ScoJac

This build just keeps getting better and better every time I come back to check the progress on it, that body is hot !

Props on your MAD Skillz

Originally Posted by 4kids crawlin

Codyboy you should look into bps chassis. They make stainless steel chassis for the ascender. 60 bucks and they look good.

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Originally Posted by touch racing

I think something like the silver SSD trail wheels would look sharp on the Codybronk.


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Originally Posted by Natedog

This build needs steel white spokes!

Thanks for the input and kind words guys!


Ok, I have a set of the SSD white spokes, so I think that's what it is going to be. I kind of like the look of the 1.7 Wranglers on them.







I should get a Cheeseburger from Erik Monday, so in the meantime I'm
working on bumpers and sliders. I kind of wanted to stay with SS round tube
look for the sliders and front. Painted tube for the rear bumper.



More later,
Ernie

[mgputer]

That's turning out great. Love Broncos if you haven't noticed

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[CODYBOY]

Time for a little update.
A little more work on the bumpers. Still need to add a small stinger.



Some mounting brackets.



Still have work to do, but wanted to see how it would fit.



New motor, I wanted to give this a try, HH revolver, I had one a couple years ago, and liked it. Should have a good slow startup. Also the Dlux fab Cheeseburger.



Fits nicely in the low motor "Divorce mount" I put together.



Clears the links and front drive shaft.



Everything cycles with no binding.





Want to build a T-case? all the gears you need.



More a little later.
Ernie

[smog]

You are burning the midnight oil Ernie(or maybe you are out west. It’s late here) That is a serious looking machine. The bumper is coming along nicely.

[mgputer]

Bumper looks great! Everything is really coming together nicely. I am betting this thing should crawl like crazy!

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[Natedog]

Originally Posted by CODYBOY

Time for a little update.
A little more work on the bumpers. Still need to add a small stinger.

HH revolver, I had one a couple years ago, and liked it. Should have a good slow startup. Also the Dlux fab Cheeseburger.

More a little later.
Ernie

Nice bumpah!

Cheeseburger!

Looking forward to lunchtime and more Cheeseburger!

[CODYBOY]

Originally Posted by smog

You are burning the midnight oil Ernie(or maybe you are out west. It’s late here) That is a serious looking machine. The bumper is coming along nicely.

No midnight oil here, I'm usually sawing logs by 10pm. West coast, Oregon to be exact! Thanks for the comps!

Originally Posted by mgputer

Bumper looks great! Everything is really coming together nicely. I am betting this thing should crawl like crazy!

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Thanks, I can only hope it crawls as good as my Portal Ascender!

Originally Posted by Natedog

Nice bumpah!

Cheeseburger!

Looking forward to lunchtime and more Cheeseburger!

Thanks Nate, and no going off of my diet with a real cheeseburger for me!



Just a little update, I went up to Lunsford Racing's shop Monday to get some Titanium for this build and picked up a old old friend.



My first comp rig ever.



When Gil Losi designed the JRX2 this car went on the shelf and finally ended up on Kelly's display shelf at his office.



Back then I was like most guys, a shoe string racer so money was tight. This rig was raced with the resister speed control and still has bushings!



I think it looks good in it's new home!



And back to what I'm doing today. Some electronics.

[Zippy1]

That is really cool Ernie.
How many people can/could get their first comp car back home? SWEET!!

[CODYBOY]

Originally Posted by Zippy1

That is really cool Ernie.
How many people can/could get their first comp car back home? SWEET!!

Thanks Todd, I think this build is becoming a little boring, Don't have many checking it out anymore. Hope you're having time to get out and play a little with your toys, and hopefully feeling better every day.
Ernie

[Ascender'nMN84]

I'm still here checking out every post. Super cool you were able to get that car back in your possession again. Thanks for sharing!

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[4kids crawlin]

I've been keeping an eye on your build.

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[Zippy1]

Originally Posted by CODYBOY

Thanks Todd, I think this build is becoming a little boring, Don't have many checking it out anymore. Hope you're having time to get out and play a little with your toys, and hopefully feeling better every day.
Ernie

I don't know about the others Ernie, can only speak for myself, but I find none of your builds "boring". Anything but. Most times I don't have anything to add, cause I'm technically new to this gig yet, so reading all I can, and absorb what I can helps.
I personally am amazed at your talent as a builder. I know (think) you think you're just a guy who builds crawlers, but myself am in WOW at what you come up with...
Thanks, am doing better, slow but sure.

[M1tch]

This build is boring? Who told you that? . I am still reading threads, but for now haven't done much with my trucks. I tend to rotate my interested it's cycling for now. Will be back into rd again sometime, but it's good to keep up to date.

[svt923]

Originally Posted by CODYBOY

Thanks Todd, I think this build is becoming a little boring, Don't have many checking it out anymore.

Such is life with a RCC build thread these days.

You may end up talking to yourself for a while but you never know who will be reading and inspired by your work. If you motivate one guy to pick up the wrenches and start building just by posting a few pictures of something you were working on, then it is worth it.

[mgputer]

I don't have any codyboy parts at the moment but his builds are so inspiring and he's such a good guy I still fly the Codyboy flag.

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[2mtech]

Certainly not boring, Ernie, but I can only speak for myself that this particular build is maybe not as breathtakingly exciting as most of your endeavor threads filled with pics of innovative design expertise and fabrication genius that inspire a great many of us.

Last boring thing I saw from Oregon was a Trailblazers game

[CODYBOY]

Originally Posted by Ascender'nMN84

I'm still here checking out every post. Super cool you were able to get that car back in your possession again. Thanks for sharing!

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Thanks Ryan, yea I didn't want to bring it home until I had a good home for it.

Originally Posted by 4kids crawlin

I've been keeping an eye on your build.

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Thank you young man!

Originally Posted by Zippy1

I don't know about the others Ernie, can only speak for myself, but I find none of your builds "boring". Anything but. Most times I don't have anything to add, cause I'm technically new to this gig yet, so reading all I can, and absorb what I can helps.
I personally am amazed at your talent as a builder. I know (think) you think you're just a guy who builds crawlers, but myself am in WOW at what you come up with...
Thanks, am doing better, slow but sure.

Thanks Todd, I guess since I've been doing it for a while (30 some years) that I should have learned a few tricks! I think sometimes we take for granite the skills, tools and knowledge we have. One of the reasons I try to pass as much of it forward as I can.
So happy your getting better!!!

Originally Posted by M1tch

This build is boring? Who told you that? . I am still reading threads, but for now haven't done much with my trucks. I tend to rotate my interested it's cycling for now. Will be back into rd again sometime, but it's good to keep up to date.

Hey M1itch, you need to charge some batteries and get back on the rocks!!
Thanks for checking us out once in a while.

Originally Posted by svt923

Such is life with a RCC build thread these days.

You may end up talking to yourself for a while but you never know who will be reading and inspired by your work. If you motivate one guy to pick up the wrenches and start building just by posting a few pictures of something you were working on, then it is worth it.

Very well said, thanks for the insight.

[QUOTE=mgputer;5843104]I don't have any codyboy parts at the moment but his builds are so inspiring and he's such a good guy I still fly the Codyboy flag.

Glad you like the stickers, and thanks for flying them on your rigs.


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Originally Posted by 2mtech

Certainly not boring, Ernie, but I can only speak for myself that this particular build is maybe not as breathtakingly exciting as most of your endeavor threads filled with pics of innovative design expertise and fabrication genius that inspire a great many of us.

Last boring thing I saw from Oregon was a Trailblazers game

They were good back in the Clyde Drexler days!

Thanks for the input, my main goal for this build was to see if I could make the three link work in ridding some of the TT. It may get better as I progress. Working on some idea with another vender on here, we will see if can make some cool part available to some of you guys!

Ernie


Bumper update,


Rear,







Drill 1/4" holes in the bumper tube an soldered some 1/4" SS thin wall tubing in the holes. Flattened the 1/4" for mounting holes, pretty easy mounts. Used this for bumpers all the time.





Finished the front bumper with a stinger and turnbuckle mounts.













And a pic of a new addition to the stable!




Thanks for looking guys, hope I can inspire some of you. It isn't rocket science and all you need to do is step out of your comfort zone just a little.

Any questions, just ask!

Ernie