Project: 1tunner 4runner

[BC_4RUNNER]

Well now that this that this project is well underway I thought it was about time I got to starting a build thread. I had 2 of Bigbirds 4runner bodies in my shop so I decided it was time to put one to good use. I kept switching back and forth between detailed scale or something a bit more suited to our BC forests and rocky trails. The 1 tonne Toyota look was something I always liked so the "1Tunner 4Runner" was born. A first gen 4runner bobbed at the back on one tonne running gear and a big block motor. By my calculations it should be about a 42x17.5x17 tire set up. Chopped out fenders and some tube work to protect it, but not a full cage........yet.

Heres some mild inspiration images

Specs. on my build:

Body: Bigbird 4runner chopped 1inch
Chassis: SCX10 w/ custom mods
Drivetrain: Axial w/ MIP driveshafts
Motor/ESC: Goat on 3s
Wheels: rc4wd 1.9 steelies
Tires: rc4wd 2.2 reduced to 1.9
Others: Hitec 7955tg, castle bec, bigbird light kit, 3racing winch,

and now a teaser.

 

[BC_4RUNNER]

I started with the shortening of the body. One inch tape made the perfecr width and straight edge for what I want to take off.

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Then I seamed it all back together and I really like the length this way.

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Laying out the tube work took up alot of time to decide what I like and wanted. Here are a few different looks I had during mock up.

These ones I liked but forgot about

 

[BC_4RUNNER]

And this was the front end I went with.

 

[BC_4RUNNER]

The main halo tube is one complete tube from rear drivers side to rear passenger side. Let me say it was a bit of a challenge getting it all to match side to front to back. Still not perfect but I can live with it. Next time I think I will just make it piece by piece.

Heres a few of the side protection and the rear bumper being built.

My welding booth :lmao::lmao::lmao:

The body still needs final trimming to line up in the fender area ect.

 

[BC_4RUNNER]

All masked off from a secret test run............

 

[BC_4RUNNER]

Well I got the paint done and the halo tube re-mounted. I ended up going with Marlin Crawler theme and when it's done it will have a few more scale features to go along with the theme.

Ready for one last coat of primer

First Colour On

Sitting on the freshly painted halo ready to get the black added

Now its starting to look Marlin'ish

 

[jetdog racing]

very slick

Hey bud love the 4runner one of these is on my to do list .keep the updates comin..."thumbsup"

 

[luke-o]

that is a great idea bobbing the tail end like that, looks really good

 

[motostowes]

Very cool looking 4-runner man, i love the two colors you used! can't wait for more updates!"thumbsup"

 

[rcjeepbuilder]

looks great just needs some body lines drawn in!

 

[1BadJeepBruiser]

Very awesome build, love the bobbed look and exo cage.

 

[BC_4RUNNER]

looks great just needs some body lines drawn in!

It needs alot more than that.:mrgreen:

 

[Szczerba]

Great looking truck.

I like the 2.2 to 1.9 tire. You did reduce the 2.2's right?

 

[BC_4RUNNER]

Great looking truck.

I like the 2.2 to 1.9 tire. You did reduce the 2.2's right?

Yes it is a 2.2 Rok Lok on a 1.9 rim.

 

[rockyelvis]

Just awsome the work you have done to date

 

[Bogger]

Just awsome the work you have done to date

Nice build. Love your reduced rok lox. What is the diameter of them?

 

[jscalecrawler]

nice rig. i was thinkn of getn that same body was it hard to get body to stay together after you cut it??

 

[BC_4RUNNER]

Nice build. Love your reduced rok lox. What is the diameter of them?

outer diameter measures just under 5"

 

[BC_4RUNNER]

I will get some update shots up soon.

 

[Tremelle]

Nice work. I have been tempted to buy one of those bodies.