C10 Chevy with Shapeways narrow axles

[slow1500]

I'm not sure how this is gonna turn out, but here goes. I already have a built scx with a ram body but wanted something that looked more scale.

I have a set of Shapeways axle housings on the way. They are 25mm narrower than stock which means each axle shaft needs to be 12.5mm shorter. I hope I don't screw this up..

First step

 

[slow1500]

Cut and ground to accept weld.

 

[slow1500]

Nasty welds, wee bit of wabble in one...it'll do for now.

 

[slow1500]

 

[RiderZ]

I would grind some of that slobber off.Would help with the balance a little I would think.

 

[slow1500]

I would grind some of that slobber off.Would help with the balance a little I would think.

I did. Forgot that the front cvds needed the bearings on before i welded so i had to grind them down anyway.

 

[slow1500]

Nice and narrow. Should almost have the stance of a real one..not tires that stick out a foot.

 

[RiderZ]

Great choice on the body.Heres one I did up last year.

 

[slow1500]

Great choice on the body.Heres one I did up last year.

I was torn between short and long bed. Now that i see yours I'm thinking short bed Will be next. Looks great!

 

[slow1500]

And finshed.. Flat black....kinda stealthy.

 

[76 warlock]

Looks great "thumbsup". Now let me drive it first so i can break in the body:ror:

 

[slow1500]

Looks great "thumbsup". Now let me drive it first so i can break in the body:ror:

I know how you drive...not such a good idea.
Lol

 

[slow1500]

Looks great. The stance is perfect.

Thank you. That was the goal.

 

[Szczerba]

Yup, kuddos for taking the custom route and making the axles fit the body. Wheel/tire and axle width combo is perfect.

Any issues when assembling the axles?

 

[slow1500]

Yup, kuddos for taking the custom route and making the axles fit the body. Wheel/tire and axle width combo is perfect.

Any issues when assembling the axles?

Thank you. No problems except I forgot to put the bearings on the cvds when I welded them up. I had to grind them back down to slide the bearings back over.
Other than that everything was a perfect yet snug fit. They did an excellent job creating the axle housings. They are very lightweight. Very accurate printing.