First Scale Build -'79 F-150

[AxialSmash]

Hey guys, I'm new to this whole building RCs. Always wanted a better grade RC since I was young. Now that I have the money, I bought myself, after weeks of research, a SCX10 RTR Honcho from TowerHobbies. I ordered it monday and they said it wouldnt come in till friday. BUT when it got here on wednesday, I was so stoked.

It's exactly what I wanted. Runs great. Already scuffed it up a few times but oh well.. They're meant to be used, right? Even though everyone and their mom knows what it looks like, I'll put some initial pics so i can see from where I started once my rig is built.

Initial Stock:

 

[Devil Inc]

Welcome and remember there is more information about crawlers on here than your brain can handle. So search and search again, there's a fair chance it's been covered a time or two. Anyway, welcome and do it to it! "thumbsup" I see you've titled this as a '79 F-150, looking forward to see where you go with this.

 

[AxialSmash]

I know there's a lot of '79 F-150 builds, well i was looking for a 78 but 79 is close enough.. Also, to be honest it was the first truck i was ever attached to. My dad would let me steer his '78 F-150 while he drove sometimes. I remember so many roadtrips from Missouri, Mexico, Colorado, Washington State, in that truck. He sold it to an uncle and i guess it was totaled after a few years in the '90s.

Here's what I'm looking at for reference for the body:

 

[AxialSmash]

Welcome and remember there is more information about crawlers on here than your brain can handle. So search and search again, there's a fair chance it's been covered a time or two. Anyway, welcome and do it to it! "thumbsup" I see you've titled this as a '79 F-150, looking forward to see where you go with this.

Thanks! Oh i know. I've used the site to research so many different processes. Heck I already mirrored my transmission, removed the shock stops, and added the extra 4-link above the front axle.

 

[Devil Inc]

I think this will get you started.

::HPI RACING::

 

[AxialSmash]

Ok so here's my build plan so far:
(If anybody sees something that i could do better or change for a more scale/trail type rig, let me know)

Free-ish upgrades:
-Remove Shock Stoppers (Complete)
-Raise front bumper (need to manufacture extenders out of hard plastic or metal)
-Add weight to tires (need to wait for new wheels/tires)
- 4 way link to front bumper (complete: used extra 4link from parts that came with the rtr)
- Mirror transmission (Complete, kinda sucks i cannot put the stock cover back on)

Bought/Ordered:
- HPI 1979 F-150 (Ordered)
-Steering linkage (ordered Integy Alloy Steering Linkage Silver)
-C-Hubs (ordered Integy Heavy-Duty Castor Block Silver)
-Steer Kuckles (ordered Integy Heavy-Duty Steering Block Silver)
- Servo horn (bought GH Alum. servo horn)
- Traxxas Turnbuckles Rear 116mm T-Maxx 2.5 (bought)
- Traxxas Steel Push Rod Revo (bought)
- Double Sided Tape for ESC (esc fell off when i was cleaning my truck)

Eventual Upgrades:
- Shocks (Ultimate Scale 100mm)
- Drive Shafts (MIP Spline Center CVD)
- Differential (Robinson Racing Outdrive Diff Lock Gear)
- "Stock Look" 1.9 Beadlocks (looking at 5-lug wagon 1.9 wheel)
- Tires (Pitbulls, rock crushers, swampers, rok lox, or baja claw TTC)
- ESC/Motor (Looking at Tekin FXR ESC/35T Crawler Motor Combo)
- White Styrene Camper

I also have the original Dark Jade Metallic spray paint for the old truck. I was looking at scuffing the outside, priming, and spraying it there. After that, cover the inside with metallic rust so if and when the green scratches off or cracks it looks nice and old. Any suggestions for a better process to do this? Maybe a type of solution to avoid cracking?

Any suggestions are appreciated!! 8)

 

[AxialSmash]

I think this will get you started.

::HPI RACING::

Hehe already ordered that from my LHS. Thank you though!!

 

[xslashguy]

The 79 F150 is one of the best "thumbsup"

 

[Devil Inc]

Check up in the paint section, for the rusty look. I think there's a spray on adhesion promoter. Bulldog something, someone correct me if needed, not sure if it'll help with cracking, but it should help the paint stick better.

 

[canadianbacon]

Welcome, looks like you're off to a good start. The '79 F-150 is one of my favourite bodies available at the moment. Here's a pic of mine when it was new and on Swampers:

It now has Dingo bumpers front and rear and I'm running my MTZ's on it (I don't have a pic of it but can get one if you'd like)

 

[Superbeast]

I love the 79 Ford bodies, do they fit either the Honcho or Dingo wheelbase or do you have to make your own links?

 

[stanmondz]

i like the proline 70 F100
Pro-Line 1970 Ford Body 3205 for Monster Truck

mine on a creeper safari

 

[wheelstoo]

The 79 F-150 fits the dingo.

 

[stanmondz]

the proline ford is about 12 1/4" WB.
ether way, old fords are cool

 

[93 FORD BRONCO]

Updates?

 

[AxialSmash]

I'm still waiting on some stuff I ordered through my LHS. So far, i've installed the upper links, alum servo arm, and taped the esc back on. I'll put more updates once I throw the stuff I ordered onto the truck, including the body and steering links, C-Hub, steering knuckles, body.

 

[93 FORD BRONCO]

Well awesome work so far. I plan on getting the same body and going with black as well do this is a big help as to how I should "scale it out"

 

[BAWLER CRAWLER]

I love these bodies! Can't wait for some progress pics, here's mine on a stretched axial setup.

 

[stanmondz]

it would be nice if there was a hard body version

 

[jray]

I'm digging this rig. Reminds me of my old '77 f250 I drove in high school. I still plan on building a rig with that similar body.