Three speed semi trans. High-Lift .

[Arcocustom]

High-Lift with a semi 3 speed and divorced transfer case. Also has the front spring perch and shackles reversed with a 10mm Junfac lift.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=533
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=532

[Arcocustom]

http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=532http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=531http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=530http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=529 Waiting on leaf springs and hardware from Tower Hobbies.

[Wyoming]

sounds like a great project, so much waiting in this hobby for parts :D

[PsycoJuana]

Some out bid me on ebay last second :(

[Arcocustom]

I bought the trans. on e-bay for $42.00 shipped. The transfer case is from RC4WD. Made custom mounts for the transfer case and used a shortened stampede driveshaft to connect them.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=538
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[Arcocustom]

Got my leaf springs and hardware today. Made truck a rolling chassis. Need a set of CR-01 wheels that are in good shape. Maybe someone can help.

[Arcocustom]

Ordered shocks and metal rod ends for my roller. Probably need to make custom mounts to get them installed properly. The sun came out so I took some pictures.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=563
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I also bought a plastic body on e-bay today. No idea yet on how or how high to mount it.

[IceChilly]

Damn Arco, that looks sweet! I almost cant wait to finish with my Tundra so I can build my wife a rig (basically will be mine muahahaha). I bought a set of TLT-1 axles and hope to do a jeep wrangler build but I need to find a chassis that will work.

Good luck with the rest of your build, Ill be watching :)

[Thorsteenster]

That RC4WD T-case is pretty sweet. I got a build planned using it and their Disruptor planetary transmission.

[PsycoJuana]

Single SPEEDS ARE NO FUN !!!! hehehehe

i dont understand why they made it! i emailed and asked for a drive shaft mount to there R2 2 speed tranny to use it as a low/high transfer case they said they had thought about it but no time too many other things on the board :( So i am soon to attemp my own mount hehe :) Weeee

[LOSIASSOCIATED#1]

Nice build so far but those drive shafts are at a bad angle wow,But very nice so far
Greg
CR-01
F-350
HILUX
LST2

[Arcocustom]

Drive shaft angles are within limits with no bind. Only the rear was a concern, so I angled the pinion a few degrees. It's as good as the factory set-up, smoooooth!

[Wyoming]

Looks fantastic, I like this setup more than what Tamiya ended up doing, this looks much more scale.:cool:

[Moondoggie]

I really like what you have done with it so far.:) Can't wait to see more.

[Arcocustom]

Thanks for the props. I had a vision, lots of lift, alot of ground clearance, while lowering the trans. The scale look and operation was all apart too. Hopefully the scale white shocks arrive tomorrow so more progress can be made.

[LOSIASSOCIATED#1]

Nice build their,I like it alot I hope ya keep us up to date with it.Ithink the rear drive shaft is at a hard angle my two cents.
Greg
CR-01
F350
Hilux(wifes)
LST2(my baby)

[SMOKE-DOG]

Nice work. Those wheels and tires look good on those axles.

[Arcocustom]

Those are JPS Welder aluminum wheels, wrapped with IMEX Swamp Dawg tires. I had them custom made six years ago.

[Arcocustom]

Shocks and hyme joints arrived yesterday. Finished the steering set-up, then fabricted some front and rear shock mounts. Painted the mounts satin black.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=572
The shocks are 90mm scale white shocks from RC4WD with soft springs and black boots.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=573
The body I bought on e-bay should arrive tomorrow.

[Wyoming]

looking very nice so far. essentially a modern Bruiser now:cool:

[Arcocustom]

Yeah, a modern Bruiser. Thanks. Stronger, faster, better than before. We have the technology.

[scale crawler GOD]

looks great!!! :)

[Arcocustom]

Well hopefully my body arrives today. Won the bidding yesterday on e-bay for another body. My plan is to combine the best parts from the two and do a nice two-tone paint job. Have not picked a color yet. Don't know how I'm gonna mount it either.

[Wyoming]

Yeah, a modern Bruiser. Thanks. Stronger, faster, better than before. We have the technology.

Hopefully it costs les than 6 mil :D

[Arcocustom]

No, not a government project so cost overuns won't nearly be that high. Would like it to make that bionic sound when tackling tough terrain though.

[teebeehex]

Would like it to make that bionic sound when tackling tough terrain though.

U need to hack the soundchip in a mfu for that cool effect! ...and while u'r at it, add the transformers sound and KITTs voice and lights!!! :common001::dance::rockon:

[Arcocustom]

You left out the MACH 5...:D

[Arcocustom]

Finally got the body yesterday. It was in rough shape. Stayed up all night wet sanding and filling holes. Mocked it up today and took a picture. I still need to make body mounts and a front bumper. Still a ways to go.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=587

[IceChilly]

Starting to look like one tough monster already!

[Arcocustom]

Thanks. I want to make another set of custom CR-01 beadlocks for it. Trying to find a cheap used set that I can cut up but haven't had any luck.

[Siggy]

Hey, just saw this and all I can say -- you got skills and good taste. Nice Rig!

[Wyoming]

looking good with the Clod body on it!

[Moondoggie]

Definitely a sweet rig! :cool:

[PsycoJuana]

Cr-01 Rims Say a set on ebay was going to send a PM to ya but they had already hit 55 bucks plus shipping!! i was like Hmm thats a bit much i am sure LOL!

Clod body dose look great on there also !

[Arcocustom]

Thanks for the kind comments. The Clod body still needs some mounts and a little more body work. Looks like a new set of CR-O1 wheels are the way to go. They are $12.00 a set at Tower Hobbies.

[Arcocustom]

Got the shocks I ordered Monday night today from RPP Hobby. Installed them with no internal springs and changed the oil. Now it has dual scale shocks in the front, mounted on custom mounts. All the bodywork is done and the body is primed and ready to paint. Still haven't made body mounts yet. I want them to be hidden so I've been thinking of different ways to do that. Also been thinking about deleting the roll bar. Think it looks cleaner and more scale without it.

[Arcocustom]

Wheels? The ones in the mock-up don't do it for me. I have a new set of CR-01 wheels I want to widen and put on there. Trying to save where I can and am trying to pin down a good used set to cut-up. Something like this.http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=556 I've made this one and now I'd like to do it again but it takes 4 pairs and I only have 2. Maybe some of you guys can help me find 4 more wheels, cheap.:)

[jeffro]

I think I can help you out, I have 1 complete set of new cr-01 wheels an tires off of my Wrangler, and 1 used set of cr-01 wheels an tires from the FJ40 that I put together when I built it. Let me know, PM me if u are interested. Not looking for money

Also I agree about the rollbar, I removed mine and I think it looks much better

[Wyoming]

looking good, I kinda like the roll bars gives them a retro feeling but they are not very common on custom trucks today.

[Arcocustom]

Took a couple of wheels off of my Wrangler to see what the Mud Clod would look like with them on there.http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=671 Body still isn't mounted. This is just a mock-up to see what the truck looks like without a rollbar. Please share your opinions on the look of the wheels and body with no rollbar.http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=672

[PsycoJuana]

Man that looks sweet! if ya can get the body down to the running boards IT BE SUPPER AWSOME!!

[IceChilly]

I agree with Psyco, if the body could be lowered a bit it would be spot on!

Not that its much help but I think it would look good with or without the roll bar. I think it would have a "higher looking stance" with a roll bar and lights on top. I guess it just matters what look your going for.

[Blazerbogger]

Lowering the body will make a big difference. I think it would be a good idea.

[Arcocustom]

Yeah, still playing with how high the body ought to be. Went down to Perry, Fl. where I grew up on vacation recently. Theres no rocks to climb, as most of Florida is below sea level, so trucks there are built accordingly. Check this vid. on you tube and see some examples of what I'm shootin' for. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6xhRaCDOjw

[teebeehex]

WOW! I saw some great examples of what not to go for. I did like the Suzuki Sierra though. oh, and that platform thing on wheels!! :LOL:

and make my vote for lowering the body, my personal pref is for no roll bar but for that 'deep south' look, you def need one, with lights and a big ol' confederate flag!

[Arcocustom]

I think you mean Suzuki Samurai, and the platform thingy is called a swamp buggy. Most of Florida is below sea level and the style of 4X4 there reflects that fact. I hear ya on lowering the body and I think the roll bar look is a little dated also.:tinfoil3:

[teebeehex]

I think you mean Suzuki Samurai

Yeah, I wasn't sure if they had the same name over there. Are they still the same measly 1.3L engine in 'em? I always thought i'd love to have one and shoe-horn something bigger in, give it the big wheels etc. :D

[Arcocustom]

Oddly enough, theres a place in Tampa, Fl. that does just that. http://www.suzukiconversion.com/ If you Google "Suzuki Samurai " all manner of things pop up. I've also seen conversions with a VW turbo diesel 4 cylinder that runs on veggie oil.

[Moondoggie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6xhRaCDOjw

LMAO!!! That flat thing with the railing around the outside driving around.... I was laughing so hard when I saw that.

All the vehicles driving all over in the background is hilarious.

[Arcocustom]

Yeah, it's Trucks Gone Wild for sure. Found a picture of a guy's rig out in West Texas that has a more eye pleasing stance. It's amid 90's model, but the drive train and look is similar to what I'm after. Fiffteen in. lift, 44 in. Ground Hawgs, and some clean body lines.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3496/3703560632_198c997517_o_d.jpg

[Moondoggie]

That's a nice look to go for! :common001:

[Arcocustom]

Finally got some CR-01 rims, 2 sets in fact. One sets new and one sets used. Thanks to all the guys who offerd their help. Traded an old Clod body for the two sets of wheels plus tires. Next I will show how to widen those wheels from 36mm to 49mm.:)

[LOSIASSOCIATED#1]

Damn, I knew that this build is going to look good,I am building a project myself its a F350 converted to a Crew Cab Dually its on Scale 4X4.com under F350 transformation its coming along real nice.Just like your a real nice rig buddy keep it up.
Greg
F350 crew cab
Cr-01 crawler
Highlift Hilux (wifes)
AX10 Tuber (wifes)

[Arcocustom]

Wider Wheels. Using 6mm tape as a guide on the back of wheel, used a dremel with a cutoff wheel and sawed the wheel in half. http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=112&pictureid=732 http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=112&pictureid=731 Then used tin snips to cut the ribs. http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=112&pictureid=730 http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=112&pictureid=729 Now I carefully cut along my guide line, giving me a13mm strip. Used a file to debur. http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=112&pictureid=728 Wetsanded cut edge with 320 grit. http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=112&pictureid=727 Then used CA and glued my peice to the front of a new set of wheels.

[Arcocustom]

Gluing the halves together.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=112&pictureid=726
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After gluing removed center flange with snips and sanded flush with dremel. Now I have 49mm wide beadlocks.

[Arcocustom]

Painted my now wider wheels Gloss Black. They are 13mm wider than stock. Wheels are now 49mm wide.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=112&pictureid=749
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Thanks to forum member jeffro for the wheels. Now for the tires???:tinfoil3:

[Arcocustom]

Lowering the body will make a big difference. I think it would be a good idea.

Finally decided how to mount the body. Used the stock F- 350 hinges in the rear and a custom mount in the front. It's a bolt on affair. Remove 2 front bolts and the whole body pivots on the rear hinges funny car style. Two more bolts and the body comes off. The original mock-up had the body a little high, so I lowered it 3/8 of an inch. Mounted tires on my new wheels last night. The fronts rubbed the steering links, so I removed the inner bead lock rings and modified them to fit. The body is ready to paint and hope to have that part done soon.
New stance.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=112&pictureid=772http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=112&pictureid=773

[PsycoJuana]

Looking Good :) If ya can make some fender wells OH man it be sweet! im kinda been toying with the idea for my tundra

[Arcocustom]

Looking Good :) If ya can make some fender wells OH man it be sweet! im kinda been toying with the idea for my tundra

Thanks Psyco. Do you mean fender flares?
I've been looking at these for a while now.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=112&pictureid=775http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=112&pictureid=774
The offset of my wheels have them tucked as far as they can go under the body, about an inch. The flares would help cover about half the tire, with the other half sticking out.

[Arcocustom]

So I was looking for a paint scheme and this is what I decided on.

http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=112&pictureid=778

Sprayed a basecoat of Tamiya Matt White, then masked off the roof and lower panels and sprayed the body Tamiya Intermediate Blue.

http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=120&pictureid=868

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Paint's been drying the last 2 days and I couldn't resist, so took the truck outside, set the body on it and took a couple of pictures.

http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=120&pictureid=873

http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=120&pictureid=874

Made my servo mount last night. Still need a battery mount, but that's the last peice.

[Siggy]

GOOD JOB! I like the two-tone scheme:thumb:

[IceChilly]

Its becoming common to say great job to all your work Arco...this one is no different! Keep it up! :)

[LOSIASSOCIATED#1]

I like it alot it looks good.I only have one concern isn't the rear diveshaft a little on the steep angle?
Greg

[Arcocustom]

I like it alot it looks good.I only have one concern isn't the rear diveshaft a little on the steep angle?
Greg

Thanks. I like it too. The rear driveshaft is on a steep angle because of the 15mm of lift on the suspension and where the tail shaft of the transfer case is located. To help reduce the strain on the drive shaft, I run a 6 degree angle block under the leaf spring in the rear, tilting the pinion shaft up 6 degrees. I've test run this set-up and it works as it should. If it breaks or binds in the future, I will upgrade to steel CV shafts, but I think it will be fine.
I ordered all the electronics this week and fabed up a servo mount, body mounts, and front bumper mounts. Just have the battery mount left to go. Should be ready to test drive by next Friday. Will post how that test went.

Thanks, Jay :Tamiya1::crawlers:

[Arcocustom]

Finally finished my battery mount. Fits between the framerails and secures the battery with a strap from a TXT-1.

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Detailed the grille, installed headlights and painted the bumpers satin black.

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Installed front bumper onto chassis using custom mounts.

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Package from Tower should be here tomorrow with all the electronics. Body is all detailed, waiting for good weather to spray on the clearcoat.

[Arcocustom]

Sprayed Clear on the body today.:common001:

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[Arcocustom]

More photo's.

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:dance:

[TubbyT]

That's lookin good, can't wait to see it all together!

[jeffro]

That paint job rocks Arco, I think I will just send ya my clod body. :D

[teebeehex]

The paint work is excellent, but i'm more impressed by the fill job on the hood!

[Mikel1871]

Dude thanks for the pics ive had a killer transfercase here and have been looking at ways to mount it.I have a different mount idea just waiting for the meachine shop to cut my new crossmember and send it here just needed a way to connect to tranny..Your a god in my eyes for the heads up on the drive shaft.Ill post pics asap..PEACE....

[Arcocustom]

The paint work is excellent, but i'm more impressed by the fill job on the hood!

Thanks for recognising the absence of the hole that used to be there. Not easy to make that go away.

Stuff from tower showed up yesterday.

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All the electronics.

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Installed.

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Test drove the snot out of the chassis last night and everything works great! Has all 3 gears, good steering throw, and the driveline worked flawlessly. The suspension is rock hard, which makes the truck a little bouncy, but softer leaf springs should tame that. Happy with the first test run. Oh yeah, the truck is very fast.

[IceChilly]

Nice work Arco. How do you get the wires to "coil" like you have coming off your ESC?

[Arcocustom]

Nice work Arco. How do you get the wires to "coil" like you have coming off your ESC?

It is very easy. Simply coil the wire around a small metal rod, wrapping tightly, with the coils side by side. Don't stretch the wires. Can make coils more permanent by slightly warming them with a hair dryer. Don't melt them.

:Tamiya1:

[Siggy]

Yes, a clean install. Love doing this, as well. Just be careful not to pull on the ESC wire end. I had internal wire connection getting screwed. Furtunately Tekin Service is one of the best. They actually replaced the ESC. Servo wire connections -- they are more hardy and can take a bit more abuse.

[IceChilly]

Nice info...It makes the wiring so much "cleaner". I think I will be attempting this on my Tundra and future builds. Thanks! :D

[Arcocustom]

Nice info...It makes the wiring so much "cleaner". I think I will be attempting this on my Tundra and future builds. Thanks! :D

You're welcome IceChilly. Customizing should continue throughout, even underneath the body. Taking time to do the wiring neatly makes for a nicer ride. Use 2 layers of double sided tape to mount your receiver, Twist your motor leads to limit R/F noise, space the receiver and ESC far as possible apart to reduce glitching, and so on.
Went huntin' for some softer leaf springs and this is what I found on e-bay.:link:http://cgi.ebay.com/RC-CRAWLER-Soft-Steel-Leaf-Spring-for-F-350-RC4WD-4_W0QQitemZ330334933143QQcmdZViewItemQQptZFR_CA_V% C3%A9hicules_radiocommand%C3%A9s?hash=item4ce97f10 97&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1205%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

Bought a set. We'll see if they'll work or if they get waffled. May have to make traction bars to limit the spring wrap. Got some plans for them too

[Arcocustom]

That's lookin good, can't wait to see it all together!

Thanks. That makes two of us!

Here's a couple of pictures from this morning.

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Still painting the window trim and I need to apply a black pinstripe for the molding.
The grille isn't put in yet either.
I'm workin on it.:Tamiya1::crawlers:

[IceChilly]

Looks awesome!!! So clean and looks like it was a kit...Great Job!

[SMOKE-DOG]

Nice paint scheme. Like the big wheels/tires.

[Wyoming]

very sharp looking build and paintwork, keeps getting nicer!

[TubbyT]

It is very easy. Simply coil the wire around a small metal rod, wrapping tightly, with the coils side by side. Don't stretch the wires. Can make coils more permanent by slightly warming them with a hair dryer. Don't melt them.


That sounds to easy. can't wait to try that and clean up the rat nest i have under the body.

[Blazerbogger]

The height of the paint on the rocker panels makes me cringe! The blue should extend down to the top of the rear bumper. In other words, the white is about 4mm too high. It can be offset a little with an addition of a silver trim line, which would be about 2-3mm wide. Other than that, I'm diggin' the paint scheme on that killer truck!

[Arcocustom]

The height of the paint on the rocker panels makes me cringe! The blue should extend down to the top of the rear bumper. In other words, the white is about 4mm too high. It can be offset a little with an addition of a silver trim line, which would be about 2-3mm wide. Other than that, I'm diggin' the paint scheme on that killer truck!

There's gonna be a trim line there, haven't got to it yet. The white is where it should be. On the fullsize truck that border is split 50/50 on the front sidemarker light.

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Anywho, there's no eraser on my pencil. Just have to get used to it. Gonna go down to the Autozone and pick up some pinstripes. I think it will be okay. I hope...
:Tamiya1:

[Arcocustom]

So I go outside to test run the truck after some tweaks to the steering. Everything was going good in the back yard, but there wasn't enough room to wind out 3rd gear. So I go's out front into the street. Made a few high speed passes, OK, then on the last pass started oversteering, over corrected, and traction rolled it. So after it's Cristening I takes it inside to survey the damage...




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Chipped the paint on all 4 beadlocks. So I sanded and painted 4 new ones.
Then while I was changing them out I decided to make custom wider foams.

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The foam on the right was what was in there. They were to short and not wide enough and it was like driving on 4 flat tires.

[Arcocustom]

So new rings, new foams, how about these...

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4mm faux hub wheel nuts. Warn locking hubs in the front and 14 bolt floating hubs for the rear. They came in a natural aluminium finish. I polished the selector knob on the Warn hubs, then painted them satin black.

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Now my fingers are sore from removing and then re-installing the 80 tiny screws that hold the beadlock rings on.:LOL:

Oh yeah, new softer leaf springs shipped yesterday from French Canadia.:common001:

[jeffro]

OOPS.. stuff happens, when you don't want it to. :eek:
Did the body survive the road rash ?

Sure are some nice lookin wheels, the hubs really look good. Now Im waiting to see a front view, of that grille..

[Arcocustom]

OOPS.. stuff happens, when you don't want it to. :eek:
Did the body survive the road rash ?

Sure are some nice lookin wheels, the hubs really look good. Now Im waiting to see a front view, of that grille..

Yeah. The body was removed for the stunt driving. It was inside on the shelf when it all went wrong. A good lesson in how not to drive. First time I ever barrel rolled a High-Lift. Proabaly got something to do with 20 mph and too radical a driving style.

Thanks on the wheels. Good thing I had extra rings. The grille? Eventually I'll get around to it. Still fiddling with little details.

:Tamiya1:

[Arcocustom]

Got new minipl8s today in the mail. Truck ain't done yet, but I slapped a plate on to get a looksee.

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[jeffro]

That looks really good Arco, ;) you're gonna have to send the truck to me so I can finish it. :D :LOL: Don't worry, I won't drive it. :rolleyes:

[Flowmastered87gl]

ha ha I like the ball connector as the trailer hitch :yourock:

[Northwest 4x4]

Well glad to hear that all went well and that you had the body inside

[Arcocustom]

That looks really good Arco, you're gonna have to send the truck to me so I can finish it. Don't worry, I won't drive it.

Thanks. Truck has been on hold while I rearrange my 1:1 life.:D


ha ha I like the ball connector as the trailer hitch

Thank you, I try.:D

Here's another picture from today.

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Thanks for L@@KING.

Arcocustom

[Northwest 4x4]

lookin good, soon the pajero aka "mini monstar" will be here soon, I'm going with a tranformers paint skeem with the tinyest of logos for it. Black is the color I thinking of doing. now as far as the lift I'm not sure I want to. But I do want to go for climbing and speed but if I lift it it might take away from the preformence of it. and I'm looking to get a racing motor for it, and maybe alum. rims in the 1.9 area but if I can get that through tradeing than it's all good

[Arcocustom]

lookin good

Uh, thanks.:rolleyes:

Here's the chevy in my back yard.:)

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Thanx 4 L@@KIN':Tamiya1:

[hdmm]

That's a clean Chevy! I really like it! :D

That would like right at home here in good 'ol FL. :rockon:

[Siggy]

Liking much the Blue and white 2tone (cool to the eyes), transfer case and the axles! Excellent choice! :first:

[LOSIASSOCIATED#1]

Nice rig their buddy It turned out to very nice just make sure you drive it not let it sit on the shelf.
Greg

[Arcocustom]

That's a clean Chevy! I really like it! :D

That would like right at home here in good 'ol FL. :rockon:

Thanks hdmm. Yes it would. :thumb:


Liking much the Blue and white 2tone (cool to the eyes), transfer case and the axles! Excellent choice!

Thank you sir. I'm glad you like what I have built. :)


Nice rig their buddy It turned out to very nice just make sure you drive it not let it sit on the shelf.Greg

Thank you, Thank you.....:D
That's the plan. The suspension is rock hard on the sumgun. Got to do some more work on it because it's a bouncy sucker. :dance:

[Arcocustom]

Dug these out today.

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Softer steel leaf springs. I am worried that these may lead to axle wrap and cause wheel hop. Never tried them before. May need to fab up some traction bars to go with them.
Anybody make traction bars before?

[Arcocustom]

Diamond plate bumpers.

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Thanks for lookin.

Arcocustom

[jeffro]

Thanks for showing it, she is beautiful Jay. :first:

[teebeehex]

Very nice work!

Personally, I'm not too keen on the look of those tires but everything else is just beautiful. :D

[Arcocustom]

Thanks for showing it, she is beautiful Jay. :first:

Thanks for the compliment jeffro, it's gettin' there.:)


Very nice work!
Personally, I'm not too keen on the look of those tires but everything else is just beautiful.

Thank you too teebeehex. I have had these tires for 5 years before they made their way onto this truck. The plan was to use something else, but to save a few dollars, I lifted these off of another truck.:D

[Arcocustom]

Diamond plate bumpers.

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To get the Diamond Tread Plate pattern I used Plastruct 1/16 scale Diamond Plate styrene sheet glued to the stock bumpers.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRD03&P=ML

[Wyoming]

Nice looking bumpers, I've slipped off a few of those in my time. very realistic looking!

[Arcocustom]

Nice looking bumpers, I've slipped off a few of those in my time. very realistic looking!

Thank you very much sir. :) I had to do something with them. They were thrashed. A little styrene, a little filler, some primer, and some semi-gloss krylon. Scale bumpers.

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[Arcocustom]

For the nice new chrome bumpers, I use decals.:)

Parma Diamond Plate Decal Sheet 8.5"x11"
Manufacturer Stock#10605

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJMF8&P=SM

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[Arcocustom]

Three speed semi trans. High-Lift .

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http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/album.php?u=772

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Arcocustom 4X4:thumb:

[Arcocustom]

Went wheelin' in the snow again today, this time with the big Chevy. :D The snow in the backyard was deeeeep.


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[Waterboy]

lookin SWEET!!!! is it se vende?:D

[Arcocustom]

lookin SWEET!!!! is it se vende?:D

Sorry. No. My fiancée just balled up her fist and said she would brain me if I sold it. :bangin:

Thanks for the compliment though.

Been drying the truck off after tearing up the backyard.


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[Waterboy]

dang it!!! oh well, i have to do that with my truck after wheelin it sometimes too:)

[Arcocustom]

Maintenance is important, especially if you want your rig to be in good working order the next time you hit the trail. Building, running, and maintaining a vehicle is all part of the job description.

[LOSIASSOCIATED#1]

I agree Arcocustom you need to maintain your rigs if you want them to last.

[Flowmastered87gl]

Maintenance is important, especially if you want your rig to be in good working order the next time you hit the trail. Building, running, and maintaining a vehicle is all part of the job description.

Makes me wonder how my original XC is still running :D

Soooo often it comes back from a Scale Comp all wet and muddy with river water, gets thrown in the corner of the garage and not moved for weeks.

[Arcocustom]

Makes me wonder how my original XC is still running :D

Soooo often it comes back from a Scale Comp all wet and muddy with river water, gets thrown in the corner of the garage and not moved for weeks.

If you listen carefully on a quiet night you can hear it rusting. :D LOL

[Arcocustom]

Arcocustom 4X4


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Had the truck out playing in half a foot of snow in my backyard. Buried the truck a couple of times. Took this picture in my driveway laying on the ground which I promptly froze to. :p
It's cold in New England fellas.


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[LOSIASSOCIATED#1]

Wow!I live in Allentown PA and dont have not even close to that.

[sfloyd33]

High-Lift with a semi 3 speed and divorced transfer case. Also has the front spring perch and shackles reversed with a 10mm Junfac lift.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=533
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=82&pictureid=532

More than likely a dumb but what is meant by a divorced transfer case? Thanks Shane

[Arcocustom]

More than likely a dumb but what is meant by a divorced transfer case? Thanks Shane

A divorced transfer case is a stand alone unit, meaning it's not "mated" to a tranny. It is connected to the transmission by a driveshaft.


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:)

[Arcocustom]

Wow!I live in Allentown PA and dont have not even close to that.

That picture was from December 20, 2009. We got 20+ in. overnight. This picture is from the same morning after the sun came up. They had not plowed yet and if you look behind my car, you can see how deep it was in the street.


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That accumulation had just finished melting and then we got another 6 inches on January 3, 2010. That's when I took the truck out wheelin'.


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The new year's snow was drifting up to a foot or more in places. Half a foot of snow is about the limit for an r/c four wheel drive. :D

[Arcocustom]

Three speed semi trans. High-Lift with a divorced transfer case.


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[Arcocustom]

Here's a few more pictures from the other day. Truck still needs some more work. I need to upgrade to a motor with some more torque, maybe around 35 turns. Still haven't put the softer leaf springs in yet.


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Maybe I'll finish it in time to take it to Florida this April. :rolleyes:

[Arcocustom]

Chevy High-Lift.


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[That guy]

They should make a kit after this truck build!! That thing is cool, great build!

[Arcocustom]

Thank you Kevin. You are too kind. :) I'm glad you liked my build. It's a fun little truck.

[jeffro]

They should make a kit after this truck build!! That thing is cool, great build!

I think it was this build that got me interested at the time also, its got everything I like.

[Arcocustom]

I think it was this build that got me interested at the time also, its got everything I like.

Yeah, it was my first build thread here. Truck started as just a pair of High-Lift frame rails. It's Pretty close to the original vision I had in my head. I'm glad you guys like the truck.