Codyboy" TwinHammer rebuild V2 Ok, I tried to move some post from my Herbie the Thug Bug thread but it didn't work out. So stay tuned, I'm finally going to finish my last Twin Hammer build. "thumbsup" This is the original start from that 2017 thread. I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oakridge Posts: 2,396 Re: Herbie the "THUG BUG" Baja style Ok, I know this is a old build, but thought I would just tag this Hammer build to the end of it. I just bought another Twin Hammer from Vitamin J this week so thought I would do a build for my son and Grandkids. It's not going to be anything as detailed as Herbie was, but we'll see where I go with it. Thought I would just tag it onto the end of this build. A little back ground for the build. On our way back to Oregon from the RPP Jamboree Marcia and I stopped at our sons and family in Medford. We have two granddaughters 9 and 7 and a grandson 3 (going on 7). I wanted to introduce them to RC crawlers so I dug out my TRX-4 rusty dog and handed them the TX. They had so much fun learning to point it the way they were looking, which wasn't very often until the second battery pack! Dad use to race with me when he was their age so he had to try it too! So now grandpa thinks they are ready for one, but what should it be? I still have my first modified TW and I know how durable they are and so for a first learner truck it was a no brainer! I have some Scorch Parts on the way, and the hammer should be here by the end of the week. Now I need to pick charger, radio and electronics so off to the parts bins. I will keep you posted when I get started! Ernie PS, I've inquired a couple times to try and get Herbie back but can't get the member who bought it to respond. Darn!!! Quote:
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_5953.jpg "thumbsup" Ernie Ok, got a little start on my Herbie II build, Pics of the Hammer I'm starting with. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...2-IMG_8752.jpg Jim can't wait to get started breaking it down! http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...3-IMG_8753.jpg First things I need to do was to make some changes to my to my Associated B5 front end mod. First few pics are R&D/mock up shots. I want to narrow the final width of my old mod, so here is the b5 rear arm I'm starting with. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...2-IMG_8739.jpg And the width I want to get to. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...3-IMG_8740.jpg The other thing I need to establish is wheel base and new roofline for the cage. Added 1.5" to the body. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...4-IMG_8744.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...1-IMG_8751.jpg Parts for the front upgrade. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...6-IMG_8746.jpg Going to go with the JunFac cvds, their over all OD is about 2/3 that of the MIP cvd. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...7-IMG_8747.jpg B5 rears. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...9-IMG_8749.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...0-IMG_8750.jpg Starting mock up to get my width right to avoid binding. One step forward and two steps back!! http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...8-IMG_8748.jpg After much head scratching and building and taking apart I think I have it. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...4-IMG_8757.jpg To build this set-up on the axle end I attached TW axle ball end of the axle to the Junfac slider. On the outdrive end I attached the Junfac ball end to the out drive shaft. Hope the photos explain it better than I just did! LOL http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...5-IMG_8758.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...6-IMG_8759.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...7-IMG_8760.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...8-IMG_8761.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...0-IMG_8763.jpg Next I drilled out the B5 rear arm and installed 3mm brass inserts so I could use the stock 3mm threaded screw pins to attach the linkage upright. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...1-IMG_8764.jpg Now I have great suspension travel with no worry of losing a drive shaft! http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...3-IMG_8768.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...4-IMG_8769.jpg Tires and wheels I think I will use. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...2-IMG_8767.jpg Ok, not using either of these bodies, but I thought I'd show why this build went on the shelf for a while. Ok, I screwed up on the band saw last night and ruined my bug body. Yes I could probably fix it but not sure I want to take time right now. (Maybe later) on but for now I just don't have it in me. SOOOOOOOOOO I think I will start a new thread using a dune buggy body that has been sitting on my shelf for several years. "thumbsup" http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...1-IMG_8778.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...2-IMG_8779.jpg:mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen: I will try to rat this out with a cage and metal work! http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...3-IMG_8780.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...4-IMG_8781.jpg Just wanted to show the two Twin Hammers I have been working on for my son and grandkids for Christmas. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...1-IMG_8846.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...2-IMG_8847.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...3-IMG_8848.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...4-IMG_8849.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...8-IMG_8854.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...5-IMG_8850.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...6-IMG_8851.jpg Ok, so this is where I left the build last year, so everything from here is new! I've done a couple versions of the front travel mods and really like how this came out. Hope some of you handy guys try it! Ernie |
Re: Codyboy" TwinHammer rebuild V2 A little update. Installed my big bore shocks and widened the mount on the shock tower. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...1-IMG_0949.jpg A pic of the shock mounted and how clean the slider shaft mod came out. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...2-IMG_0950.jpg From the top, with Lunsford Titanium turn buckles. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...3-IMG_0951.jpg Vanquish trail arms. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...4-IMG_0952.jpg The rear big bore shock mounts and trail arms. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...5-IMG_0953.jpg This shows the associated B5 rear arms in place. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...6-IMG_0954.jpg Scorched parts servo mount and steering set up. (You can find them here). https://www.shapeways.com/shops/scorched_parts http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...8-IMG_0956.jpg These shots kind of show the look I'm going for. Not sure if it will be this body or something else I have on order. Once I decide I will build a front bumper and some front cage work. I may decide to go cage all the way to the back. Time will tell. I'd like to do a little rat rod look!!! http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...9-IMG_0957.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...0-IMG_0958.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...2-IMG_0960.jpg All for now!! Ernie |
Re: Codyboy" TwinHammer rebuild V2 Awesome Ernie. Glad to see some fresh work from you. I like these trucks with bodies on them instead of the open cockpit they come wtith stock. Ben |
Re: Codyboy" TwinHammer rebuild V2 Great work so far! |
Re: Codyboy" TwinHammer rebuild V2 Nice to have you back from your trip Ernie. Missed your build thread. |
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Ernie Ok, time to show you guys what I have been doin. As most of you know I really like to repurpose and since Marcia and I don't eat meat any more I don't have a need for these at the grill. Going to make a great SS front plate and start for the Rat Rod cage. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...1-IMG_0961.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...2-IMG_0962.jpg Got it cut, drilled and now fitting it before I start the front bumper. I drilled and installed brass inserts in the two forward holes in the chassis. Going give it a lot more strength!. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...4-IMG_0964.jpg Of course it will be cut down when I decide how tall I want it. :) http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...5-IMG_0965.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...6-IMG_0966.jpg Any thoughts or suggestion are always welcome!!!"thumbsup" Ernie So let the "Carnage Begin". Ok, just a few snips here and there. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...7-IMG_0967.jpg For now you have to visualize some kind of rusty cage! http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...8-IMG_0968.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...9-IMG_0969.jpg Do we need a rear bumper???? http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...0-IMG_0970.jpg All for now, thanks for checking us out! Ernie |
Re: Codyboy" TwinHammer rebuild V2 :ror: love that bumper! You might need a hot dog logo for the door of that rig. May I ask what springs you are running on those Traxxas shocks? I am looking for springs to run on my 2661's, perhaps those are the ones? edit: I am guessing those are the mini T springs? |
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Ok, enlighten me, why a hot dog? :roll: I think you'll find what you need here. If not, Losi Mini-T front shock springs will work. I think he caries them also. https://dluxfab.ecwid.com/#!/Shocks-...0&sort=nameAsc And Erik is a great guy to work with."thumbsup" |
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Hotdog? It might have something to do with serving as an homage to your innovative BBQ-tong-mod. "thumbsup" |
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Gotcha, I'm so dense sometimes!!!! Have a Great Holidays Season!!!;-) Ernie |
Re: Codyboy" TwinHammer rebuild V2 Build is looking great Ernie! You're always an inspiration! I think it does need a rear bumper maybe a rusty pipe bumper or rectangular with wedged ends would look good. Can't wait to see pics of their faces when they get them! |
Re: Codyboy" TwinHammer rebuild V2 Another update. Working on building the cage and attaching to the chassis and front bumper. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...2-IMG_0972.jpg I'm using another Hammer chassis as a jig to get everything straight. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...3-IMG_0973.jpg Top rail for cage soldered to the posts. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...4-IMG_0974.jpg Mounting bumper to cage for added strength, http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...5-IMG_0975.jpg The other body I ordered came in yesterday, so I cut it up and fitted. What do you guys think? Which one do you think looks best? http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...6-IMG_0976.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...7-IMG_0977.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...8-IMG_0978.jpg I bobbbed the bed, and will build a rear bumper to kind of fill in the area. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...9-IMG_0979.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...0-IMG_0980.jpg I think I'm leaning toward this one. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...1-IMG_0981.jpg Ernie |
Re: Codyboy" TwinHammer rebuild V2 I wanna see where your going with the one you started :mrgreen: IMO The nose on the new body has a better look other then that I could go either way "thumbsup" |
Re: Codyboy" TwinHammer rebuild V2 A fancy, expensive tool I use when soldering. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...1-IMG_0983.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...2-IMG_0984.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...3-IMG_0985.jpg I can still use either body so far! http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...4-IMG_0986.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...5-IMG_0987.jpg "thumbsup" |
Re: Codyboy" TwinHammer rebuild V2 I like the clear one. Which body is it? Looks like it has a whiskey barrel in the back |
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https://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/asc70019.htm Ernie |
Re: Codyboy" TwinHammer rebuild V2 Got a little more done this weekend.:) Did some salting to get the body ready for rusting. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...1-IMG_0988.jpg I'm not sure how some do it, but to get the salt to stick, I put on a little paint and then put it on the paint. I did this in several sections. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...2-IMG_0989.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...3-IMG_0991.jpg Next I sanded and then applied stage one of the rusting agent. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...4-IMG_0993.jpg Same for the frame work. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...5-IMG_0994.jpg I changed out the front shocks to get a little more travel. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...8-IMG_0997.jpg Getting close."thumbsup" http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...0-IMG_0999.jpg Rear bumper. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...1-IMG_1000.jpg I wanted to paint a little bit of graphics on the roof. http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...3-IMG_1002.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...4-IMG_1003.jpg I'm thinking about changing to these tires and wheels. They are just a little shorter and narrower, which kind of fits the Rat Rod theme. Any thoughts are welcome?"thumbsup" http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...6-IMG_1006.jpg Ernie |
Re: Codyboy" TwinHammer rebuild V2 Looks Killer! Love that patina! |
Re: Codyboy" TwinHammer rebuild V2 Truck looks great Ernie! Bronze rims have my vote. Old rusty truck with shiney rims doesn't do it for me. "thumbsup" |
Re: Codyboy" TwinHammer rebuild V2 Santa was very good to me!!! But I can't start it until I finish a ascender axle order and this build. I do have some thoughts on how to make it my own though! Merry Christmas all!!! Ernie http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...2-IMG_1009.jpg http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...3-IMG_1010.jpg |
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