My Clod build in progress

[soilwork]

Well, I decided to build my own Clod after purchasing a couple already built from Ebay and realizing how much fun they are. I was looking to build it as a multi purpose vehicle for racing and crawling. I decided to go with the CPE Terminator chassis. I already had a set of traxxas shocks, so I used those on the build.

I plan on running the rear steering locked out, but will be using the Thunder Tech Racing cvd's all away around so I can have the ability to switch to 4 wheel steering if I choose too. Next step will be to purchase a Super Clodbuster kit so I can start on the axles. Not sure what I am going to do for a motor and ECS combo yet and I am still trying to decide on how I want to configure the steering servo...there are just way to many optiions and and gets a little confusing.


Any tips and advice will greatly be appreciated...Thank You!

[McFig]

That should be a great build and it should perform well.

Are you going to stick with the stock body or mod it or something else?

[Moondoggie]

This is the fun part in project planning. All the possibilities! :D

Looking good! :)

[soilwork]

Thanks!! I think I am going to use a Lexan body and have the stock body custom painted for shop only. I will post pics and updates as I progress. Anyone now anything about the Integy alloy gear cases and if they are any good? I have heard nothing but bad things about Integy..not sure if those are beeter quality than there other stuff. Thanks!

[SMOKE-DOG]

That chassis looks sweet.

[soilwork]

Thanks!! After doing research on the Integy Clod axles and gearboxes on Rccrawler.com I decided to stay away from the integy stuff. I will go with the RC4WD axles and gear cases if I can find them.

[vlozity]

very nice and clean! my only suggestion right now is to lower the chassis plates hieght, it looks too tall. look at aftermarket chassis for clods as a starting point for designs.

[Wyoming]

Nice looking project so far:)

[soilwork]

Thanks!! I have a body for it, just waiting for paint. It's a 57 Chevy Bel air and I have the Hemi kit also. My friend was getting rid of both so I took them off his hands. I ordered the Super Clod Buster kit along with the with the white wheels so I can dye them what color I choose. I should have it this week so I can start on the axles. The Lid should have a custom job by the end of next week. Will post some more updates as I go along.

[soilwork]

I was skeptical on how the 57 chevy would look on this type of chassis and then I seen this pic on Ebay.

[CM_113]

clod wheels dont die too well , you may want to paint them instead,

57 would look great on that chassis, if you lower the height of the body so that it looks like the real advenger[spl?]

cant wait for the updates!

[soilwork]

Thanks for the tip on the wheels. What type of paint should I use?

[CM_113]

:Tamiya1: for hard bodies :D , or you can use off the shelf automotive rattle cans, make sure to use a good primer .

[soilwork]

UPDATE!!!

I didn't like the way the 57 chevy body looked on the chassis, so I saw a custom painted body cheap on Ebay. I am waiting on the axles braces so I can mount the lower links. I am using two tiatan motors and a EVX speed controller. I should have it runnig by this weekend.

[Wyoming]

That look works for sure!

[soilwork]

Not bad for $36 shipped. You can find some really good deals on Ebay.

[itsjustme6909]

thats awesome man.. great start