Need Ideas

[jeffro]

I just became the proud owner of this Clod Buster, and Ive got several idea's running around in my head. I didn't put this in the Clod forum because most likely it will have either TLT or Highlift axles or maybe even CR-01.

She's gonna need some lovin, and if I put it out here, it will force me to get going on it. I may have to have admin to move this thread once I figure out where Im headed, if thats not too much of a problem. I just wanted to show it off. :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2471/3766767337_e81ee2b4dd.jpg
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How about some ideas from everyone. :)

[Blazerbogger]

Keep the body and sell the rest of the kit in order to create funds for a new Clod body project.

[jeffro]

Keep the body and sell the rest of the kit in order to create funds for a new Clod body project.

Ok, But the box is all mine. :D Besides the body, I wanted it most, next :D

Any thoughts on body style.. Suburban maybe, 4wd van, not sure whats left.

[Blazerbogger]

Any thoughts on body style.. Suburban maybe, 4wd van, not sure whats left.


I was going to suggest a Suburban, but you'd need another body to do that. I can't believe you mentioned a Clod van though, I didn't think anyone else would think of that. That's a project I've had in mind for a while.

[highlift23]

wow that thing needs work but I know you will do it right

[Northwest 4x4]

what about a highbreed like the clod but of the future redesign the body for truck of the future

[Arcocustom]

1984 Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually

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1984 Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab SHORT BOX 4x4

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Peice 'o cake.....;)

[jeffro]

Wow, those are some good lookin examples, Thanks Arco. I like the 1st and the 3rd pics.


wow that thing needs work but I know you will do it right

yes it does, and we shall see what I can do :)



I was going to suggest a Suburban, but you'd need another body to do that. I can't believe you mentioned a Clod van though, I didn't think anyone else would think of that. That's a project I've had in mind for a while.

Im always lookin for clod bodies, as for the van, you must have been thinking about it real hard, cause I heard you up here in Illinois, yesterday :D :)

[Flowmastered87gl]

I am the guilty party that butchered that poor clod... back when I was 15 or so it gave its parts for my clodzilla and just kinda got forgotten. The windshield is cracked from meeting the tow hook of a Toyota Tercel :D Hard to tell in the pic, but the hood had been cut along the factory lines on the fender to tilt up and reveal a parma hemi engine. Ya I know its not a proper Chevy engine :rolleyes:

I know whatever is left is gonna be nice though :thumb:

Who woulda thunk that the box of all things was the best part of this package :dance: Glad I saved it all these years

random idea... how about a truck fronted u-haul, tow truck, or RV or something...

[jeffro]

I am the guilty party that butchered that poor clod... back when I was 15 or so it gave its parts for my clodzilla and just kinda got forgotten. The windshield is cracked from meeting the tow hook of a Toyota Tercel :D Hard to tell in the pic, but the hood had been cut along the factory lines on the fender to tilt up and reveal a parma hemi engine. Ya I know its not a proper Chevy engine :rolleyes:

I know whatever is left is gonna be nice though :thumb:

Who woulda thunk that the box of all things was the best part of this package :dance: Glad I saved it all these years

random idea... how about a truck fronted u-haul, tow truck, or RV or something...

I think it looks really cool as it sits, it has a story to tell me. :) Things happen, :) now the fun begins, putting it back together. Its just as beautiful as the one I recieved from Arco.

Thanks again Mike..

Oh Yeah, the box,, I built a shrine for it :D (kidding) :dance:

Not bad ideas on what to build, cool idea.. :cool:

[Flowmastered87gl]

I searched and searched but could not find a picture of what I wanted.... picture a sand dune capable tow truck.

We have those on the oregon coast, but no company seems to have their pictures google-able.

Basically its a lifted 4WD truck with nice wide tires and the boom on the back and of course the orange flag on the antenna for the dunes.

This is CLOSE, but not quite...

http://www.stricklandroadservice.com/db4/00361/stricklandroadservice.com/_uimages/maddmax.jpg

[jeffro]

The body has been soakin in Super Clean for a few days, and I sorta took the day off from work, :rasp: today.

I, for some reason decided I needed to cut out the hood and glue the fenders back on, and well, see what ya think.

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The only thing that didn't come off was them crazy green flames that were hiding under everything else, but it sands off really easy.


I've decided to use TLT axles, no matter what I build. So could I trouble you Joe, to move this to the TLT forum. :o I just wasn't sure at the time.. Please :Tamiya1:

[Flowmastered87gl]

Wow I forgot those were under there.... it started out naked white with the neon green drips and some crazy neon green checker graphic stripe. If I find the headlight lenses I will send them to you, though I fear they are gone forever :(

[jeffro]

Wow I forgot those were under there.... it started out naked white with the neon green drips and some crazy neon green checker graphic stripe. If I find the headlight lenses I will send them to you, though I fear they are gone forever :(

Memories.. free. :)

Headlight lens set from Tamiya. Just a little over 3 bucks I believe, plus some round lens that look like Pajero lens almost. I got 3 sets, just in case I pick up more clod bodies :D

[Blazerbogger]

I've never figured out what the round lenses were for. I once thought they were for the light bar. Maybe they're for custom builds?

[jeffro]

I've never figured out what the round lenses were for. I once thought they were for the light bar. Maybe they're for custom builds?

Just another one of Tamiya's mysteries :)

Besides TLT axles, Im kinda leaning towards doing an extended cab, and maybe the Suburban next time. Just depends, now if someone were to find me some really mean lookin Burbs, maybe I could be convinced otherwise. :D

Anyway, I like this truck,

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2576/3809146623_38233900e2_o.jpg

[backtomyroots]

Just another one of Tamiya's mysteries :)

Besides TLT axles, Im kinda leaning towards doing an extended cab, and maybe the Suburban next time. Just depends, now if someone were to find me some really mean lookin Burbs, maybe I could be convinced otherwise. :D

Anyway, I like this truck,

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2576/3809146623_38233900e2_o.jpg

Yes, that would be a great build right there !

[Flowmastered87gl]

i agree that would be a good build.... it will let you use my bed for scrap since the taillights are missing and use the bed/ second row of cab off another body.

[jeffro]

i agree that would be a good build.... it will let you use my bed for scrap since the taillights are missing and use the bed/ second row of cab off another body.

When I first saw this pic, I thought it was Clod bodied RC truck. :)

I went ahead and ordered a body and windshield from RPP, and of course Hilux mirrors, "D" parts tree. And some stuff from Tamiya America, and
RC4WD.

I really want a MSD chassis, but I kinda spent my limit this time around, so unless someone has stock CR-01 or highlift chassis frame rails they want to get rid of, I will have to wait till the end of the month.

Did a little gluing and cutting, Im just waitin for stuff to show up later this week. :D

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[Flowmastered87gl]

ha, I think the little red outlines on the bed and rockers are where stickers used to be back when it was white and green!!

[Blazerbogger]

Inspiration?


http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL2093/12362146/22293996/371774931.jpg

[jeffro]

Inspiration?


http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL2093/12362146/22293996/371774931.jpg



I thought it was real at 1st. Thats what I want. (minus the horns) :)

The bed must be seperate of the cab,the way its sorta twisted, almost real looking. :)

[jeffro]

A couple questions about TLT axles. I've never owned a pair, can someone tell me what the advantages or disadvantages of using the stock hardware for link hookups, such as this pic.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/3821326927_91d593b27a.jpg

compared to what Wyoming used on his TLT axles with this truss setup. I think I know, but I would like to hear from anyone or everyone else.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2561/3822170682_0b9cb8b4fc.jpg

Also, since I'm used to Highlift axles, whats the best or simplest way to lock the diff action, and still be able to undo it if I want, with no problems. :D LOL

Also, Thank you Joe, for moving this thread :)

[Blazerbogger]

Either way works. I've always gone the route in the first pic though. You can use the 3rd bevel gear method to have an unlockable diff., but unlocking and locking would be an extensive job. Unlike the High Lift axles.

[jeffro]

Either way works. I've always gone the route in the first pic though. You can use the 3rd bevel gear method to have an unlockable diff., but unlocking and locking would be an extensive job. Unlike the High Lift axles.

I was just wondering, I think I will just use the stock hardware in a different configuration. Its cheaper. And the 3rd bevel gear trick worked great. Thanks

I've progressed a little on the body. Been at it off an on all day. See what ya think. Long way to go

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Still working on the window arch on this side

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Any thoughts, anybody

[Flowmastered87gl]

I know you want honest critiques... so... the front end of the rear windows (on the doors) looks like its raked too far forward. I believe it should be vertical not matching the forward lean of the rear of the front door.

But it looks good overall :D

[Blazerbogger]

Yep, that's what I meant by straightening it out. The B pillar should be nearly vertical with just a slight tilt forwards. Yours looks just about right, but it's about 1-2mm too far forwards by the roof, so it looks just a little excessive. You got the proportions right though! Too many people, perhaps most, cut the rear cab too short. Lot's of people do half-fast jobs at these kinds of things too though, but I have yet to see a shoddy job on Tamiyacrawlers!

[Boweavel]

Looks great, and if it turns out to be anything like the yellow jeep in the background! tis going to be awesome :)

[jeffro]

I know you want honest critiques... so... the front end of the rear windows (on the doors) looks like its raked too far forward. I believe it should be vertical not matching the forward lean of the rear of the front door.

But it looks good overall :D



Yep, that's what I meant by straightening it out. The B pillar should be nearly vertical with just a slight tilt forwards. Yours looks just about right, but it's about 1-2mm too far forwards by the roof, so it looks just a little excessive. You got the proportions right though! Too many people, perhaps most, cut the rear cab too short. Lot's of people do half-fast jobs at these kinds of things too though, but I have yet to see a shoddy job on Tamiyacrawlers!

I really used to like you guys. :LOL: But really, Thank You for the honesty, thats what I was looking for. I kinda had a feeling, I was being lazy and didn't want to straigten the window post on the front door so that throws off the rear door window.

On the back cab, I had to slice the cab on each side at the top to bring the window arch out in line with the front cab.

That should be a fairly easy job, I already have an idea. I will put this back out there when I get it straigthened out. Thanks guys. I almost didn't do it, I got that new body yesterday and didn't want to chop it up.


Looks great, and if it turns out to be anything like the yellow jeep in the background! tis going to be awesome

Thank you Boweavel. I need all the encouragement I can get. This was easier, but harder then I thought it would be. Have you checked out my Bowtie Build yet ? http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=617

If you haven't seen the Jeep, you can check it out here http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=591

[jeffro]

I worked on one pillar, on the passenger side of the truck. Does that look any better, if not I have one more idea. Let me know, and yes, be honest.

(After a close look myself, I see I need to buildup the window arch at the front of the top of the door)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/3825547763_c3428c0fd1_b.jpg


At least I didn't try to pull this off :)

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Now I may have to build a Truggy someday with all these pieces leftover, any idea's, anybody.

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[Blazerbogger]

That looks about perfect! What you said, just a tiny bit if filler to fix the window frame and then you're golden.

[Boweavel]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2496/3825551087_d94856674f_b.jpg

Would that front end double for a toyota surf nose ?

Ive noticed on the hilux body they have round gaurds where my own car has square, much like the front of that model. the bonnet is different and might be a bit wide.. but better than too thin.

Thoughts ?

(Body im hoping to model oneday: http://newimages.fotopic.net/?iid=yp4zqi&outx=800&quality=70 I figure a 1/10 hilux shell and that nose of yours would come close.. just need something to model the back end now.)

[Blazerbogger]

4Runner bodies are some of the hardest to make. There's only a few in existence(other than the Kyosho ones). Every one that I've found has a modified Hilux hood, fenders, and custom grill. You really have to know how to use styrene and filler in order to successfully complete the body. I'd recommend trying your hand at styrene work before you get started on an expensive body.

Here are some examples:


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And the mother of em' all
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BTW, the Clodbuster front clip is 1/12 scale compared to the 1/10 scale Hilux.


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[Boweavel]

Ok cheers for the info, double cheers for the images! least i now know it can be done :)

Its a long term goal but would like it one day. Maybe tamiya will come out with one by then :)

[jeffro]

Wow, those are some sweet lookin Toyota's, but thats a little beyond what I'm capable of at the moment. It something to shoot for, but then I see "Clampy" over on Scale4X4. Oh Well,

I've got a body and axles. I have ordered the parts to build a 3 spd semi transmission, and a CR-01 transmission, plus a T-case. I'm tore on which tranny I want to use where.

I still need a chassis. I'm thinking of ordering these blank aluminum frame rails for Tamiya semi's, it says 48",a pair at $28.00, then just do some drillin and tapping. http://www.gardentrucking.com/products/Originals/T1215.jpg

I was planning on doing links, but this truck needs leaf springs, so now I need more shacles and perches and I see on RPP they are backordered and Tower has them discontinued I believe. Sooo,,,
It looks like its going to be fairly easy to put leafs on the TLT axles :rolleyes:

If I can get the pics up later, you can see my progress on the body, not much. :)

[jeffro]

The pics aren't very good, but I think you see whats been done so far. I see a problem, but I'm going to leave it. (I guess)

Here is a coulpe updates of the window arches, plus I'm gonna drop the bed a little.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2666/3827874090_ae0c0c2d0f_b.jpg

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Is it any closer now ?? Opinions, we've all got them. :D

[Flowmastered87gl]

I think the B pillar angle is good now, but maybe its too thin still. I think there should be door frame on the front door, || then || of the pillar then another || of the door frame on the back door. so maybe make the pillar a little wider?

[jeffro]

I think the B pillar angle is good now, but maybe its too thin still. I think there should be door frame on the front door, || then || of the pillar then another || of the door frame on the back door. so maybe make the pillar a little wider?

My thoughts also, but I need to find a real good side view picture of the cab of a 4 door before I do anymore. The one I have (pic) is a black truck, and I can't see the distintive line of door and door jamb and door, kinda like you explained. I can't even find a real 1:1 around here to look at.

[jeffro]

I found some pics, Mike you are right and so am I in away. Its a long story but look at the funky line between the doors, right behind the front door handle. Mine will work out the way with a little bit of buildup. I think its kinda silly lookin, but there it it is.

brutal lookin ole chevy

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even on this one

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[teebeehex]

Great ref pics. I love the basher! :rockon:

You know, if you are going for complete accuracy, you are going to have to put those rear quarter(?) windows in. and what is that silver trim just behind and up from the rear door handle?

btw, excellent work so far on this one. :thumb:

[Flowmastered87gl]

ya now looking at those I think it just needs the little piece added in. Looks like from the black truck that the rear rain gutter does not go down that far in the back either.

[jeffro]

I like to try to make the bodies as close to lookin real or at least something to that effect. I'm gonna take off some of the back drip guard, and leave the "B" posts just like they are mostly, I really don't like the looks of the real one, and I might be able to pull a trick on the eye.

This

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Compared to this

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[Blazerbogger]

I think it looks fine. Maybe stretch the rain gutter down into the B pillar?

[jeffro]

Its been a busy week and weekend, so I haven't done much to the truck. At this point I have made my own chassis. And until I find some more shackles and perches I will use whatever I can find to mock it up for now. The body is still rough, with a long way to go, see what you think. Any thoughts..

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[brunion]

Nice work jeffro, it will make one cool custom hard body.

[jeffro]

Nice work jeffro, it will make one cool custom hard body.

Thank You brunion, Im hoping. Its given me some problems.

Its a roller, sort of. I've got softer leafs in the rear, so its sagging a bit. I still have to figure out the layout of the chassis yet, shocks, shock towers, cross members, trannsmission, T-case, servo's, etc..

The body still needs some work yet.

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[Boweavel]

Very Nice.. Just read from the start of the thread again and I guess its now too late to suggest 'the fall guy' :P (81 GMC)



Thats pretty sweet! I thought you were going to put it back on the CLod body but its going to be fully custom ??? Veeery Nice

[jeffro]

Very Nice.. Just read from the start of the thread again and I guess its now too late to suggest 'the fall guy' :P (81 GMC)



Thats pretty sweet! I thought you were going to put it back on the CLod body but its going to be fully custom ??? Veeery Nice

Thank you Bo. :) I've thought about maybe trying to come up with a GMC for the grill. I haven't found a good pic of "The Fall Guy" truck yet.

And the Clod Buster frame is slowly being put back together, just not sure what my plans are for it yet

[jeffro]

I haven't done very much and I guess it doesn't matter much anyway. Im just working on the bed and getting shock towers setup. Still waiting on some parts so I am at a slow point.

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[jeffro]

Some of the stuff that I had ordered has finally come in, except for the T-case, I messed up when I ordered it, so I had to reorder it. Actually that works out better because I needed one of the TLT complete steering kits, and it was only $10, on sale at RC4WD :dance:

Anyway, Im using the 3 spd from one of Tamiya's big trucks, it will work perfectly for this application, but it only allows for rear wheel drive (or even front wheel frive if you wanted too...) now if I just had my transfer case.

Payday has been here and gone but I did get some tires and shocks ordered today.

A few pics of the transmission, because the truck is sittin in the corner, its been bad. :)

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[Flowmastered87gl]

late comment from me but I think the body looks great. The pillar looks perfect.

[jeffro]

late comment from me but I think the body looks great. The pillar looks perfect.

No problem Mike, better one then none.. :) Thanks, I've progressed a little since the pics on here, Im just waiting for awhile.

[jeffro]

Here is a few updated shots, just waitin on parts and the interest to sand more.

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[Blazerbogger]

That looks perfect! I love the dropped bed. That's something I want to do on my next body.

[jeffro]

That looks perfect! I love the dropped bed. That's something I want to do on my next body.

Thank you. I did this dropped bed different, it was much easier.

My tires and shocks came in today, the tires are growing on me. Any thoughts anybody..

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[brunion]

Bushwackers?

[Northwest 4x4]

nice that works really good

[Flowmastered87gl]

how do you think its gonna ride with coil springs AND leafs??

[Blazerbogger]

how do you think its gonna ride with coil springs AND leafs??

"Like a rock"!

I like the tires. They're about as scale as they can get. I think they're a little tall, but they fill out the look.

[Flowmastered87gl]

the tires look good big... reminds me of a trade in we took in when we sold cars.... it needs a big sticker for the back window like the trade that says "Redneck minivan"

[Northwest 4x4]

that or wide load

[jeffro]

Thanks for comments guys


"Like a rock"!


Yeah, I know, I was so excited to get the shocks,that I didn't strip them down, but I will have too, (I think)


I like the tires. They're about as scale as they can get. I think they're a little tall, but they fill out the look.


The tires are a lot taller then I figured. They are the 1.9 Roc Loc by RC4WD. The look is growing on me. Besides, its got to be bigger then my Blazer :D

[teebeehex]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2469/3875670001_fc0d7d570b_b.jpg

is there something wrong with my depth perception? the rear wheels/tires look larger than the front(?) :confused: but they are the same, right?

btw, excellent work so far. got a colour in mind?

[jeffro]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2469/3875670001_fc0d7d570b_b.jpg

is there something wrong with my depth perception? the rear wheels/tires look larger than the front(?) :confused: but they are the same, right?

btw, excellent work so far. got a colour in mind?

Thank you for your comment. I hadn't noticed, but you are right., and they really are all the same size. Just goes to show you that you can't believe everything you see in a pic sometimes. :)

I was kinda leaning towards white, but now Im not so sure.. When I used to live in Nokomis, IL. there was a guy who took about 8 or 9 years to do a full restore on an 80's pickup, and it looked alot like this truck, only it was a regular cab, but the tires looked about the same size compared to this on. Anyway, he painted it yellow and I thought it looked really good. So.... I guess I'm still trying to figure that one out.

"QUESTION" I have forgotten the rules of painting, Is it lighter colors that hide unruley bodywork or is it dark colors ? Anybody..

Also..Should I drop the axles just a little to give me more clearance, especially in the front, because it looks like when I turn, Im gonna be rubbing. Or will that make it too high lookin ??

[Flowmastered87gl]

i believe light colors hide body work.... you can see EVERYTHING on a black car. Well this applies to full size cars so I assume it should in scale too.

[jeffro]

i believe light colors hide body work.... you can see EVERYTHING on a black car. Well this applies to full size cars so I assume it should in scale too.

Thanks Mike, Thats my understanding also from one other person.

Some updated pics, its still in mock up,

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[jeffro]

What ya think, use the stock chrome bumper, or make it black, or go with a more stock chevy bumper ?? Any thoughts.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3509/3896887508_0dafa921f2_b.jpg

[jeffro]

I went with black

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What ya think ??

[Blazerbogger]

Looks better black. The truck is looking very nice! Are you sure about that t-case? It seems to be hanging really low. Do the driveshafts bind if it's higher? I see you have a 3-speed tranny in there though. That will be fun. Is there a way to lay the tranny flat on the chassis? The t-case can then be mounted between the frame rails.

[jeffro]

Looks better black. The truck is looking very nice! Are you sure about that t-case? It seems to be hanging really low. Do the driveshafts bind if it's higher? I see you have a 3-speed tranny in there though. That will be fun. Is there a way to lay the tranny flat on the chassis? The t-case can then be mounted between the frame rails.

Thank You Erik. If I would have looked closer at first, I would have noticed that the 1:1 has a black winch bumper. I did see it had a black bowtie on the grill, maybe navy blue.

My problem is, I was trying to keep the center of gravity lower on this truck, so I've got the trannsmission sitting lower then a normal 3 spd, but then I can't run the front driveshaft under it. I had to go to the side. Nothing is permanent, yet..

I want the T-case higher without moving the tranny up, I still have about an inch to go before I hit the hood. I have one more thing I want to try before I lay it down. (Sometimes I get lazy, and say that looks just fine,even though Im not completely happy with it, but this makes me take another look at it, so Thank you)

It may not see much abuse, but I do plan on driving it. Same as my other 2 chevy's

[Blazerbogger]

It may not see much abuse, but I do plan on driving it.

That's how I drive. Drive it how you would a real truck. But yea, if you have another inch to go, I think that would really help. It just doesn't quite look right with the t-case hanging that low. It may just be me though. I'm into that completely stock look. I like to have some fun though, that's why I haven't converted my heavier duty Hilux.

[jeffro]

That's how I drive. Drive it how you would a real truck. But yea, if you have another inch to go, I think that would really help. It just doesn't quite look right with the t-case hanging that low. It may just be me though. I'm into that completely stock look. I like to have some fun though, that's why I haven't converted my heavier duty Hilux.

I took a break for a couple of days, I was getting burnt out, Anyway I think I know what to do if everything and everybody will cooperate with me. It may not be completely hidden, but It should be better. Time to grind. :)

[jeffro]

I finally found a little time to try to raise my T-case, I wasn't happy with it, but I was going to settle for it, until several different people prodded me to challenge myself to raise it.

Everything is just kinda hanging where I want it. I am going to have to move the shift servo to the rear, but I think I can bolt it to the outside of the frame rail just like the stock steering servo on a highlift, and still line up with my shifter knob. Or something along them lines. And if I hang running boards or something, you will even see less of it.

Although, I may just keep the T case stapped down with the packing tape, it seems really secure. :D

See what ya think.

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Any thoughts or ideas are welcome..

[Blazerbogger]

3 inches of ground clearance is great! It really cleans up the look too. Looks more like a true trail rig now. The transmission and t-case sit just right. Are the bodies two separate pieces? That's cool! It's all about scale.

[jeffro]

3 inches of ground clearance is great! It really cleans up the look too. Looks more like a true trail rig now. The transmission and t-case sit just right. Are the bodies two separate pieces? That's cool! It's all about scale.

Thanks you, thats what I was thinking. Yes, the body is in 2 pieces, that way when you drive it, hopefully it will be like a real truck in the aspect of seperate pieces moving seperately. :common001:

[jeffro]

Ok, when you're done laughing, let me know what you guys think. :) Just about everything is handmade except for the tranny, axles, shocks, and leaf spring and 2 perches. Im no machinest by any means.. :o I think it will do what I want it too, though.

There not the best pics, sorry. Anyway most of what you see is bolted down. The angle on the back drive shaft is steep, but its still very smooth feelin and free wheelin. I just love how easlily those TLT axles spin. They spin forever. (they have BB's)

And the piece that usually goes under a normal 3 spd, will be the table top for the electronics, after I make the top for it. I still have to figure out the shifter servo.

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[highlift23]

The truck looks awesome nice job

[jeffro]

The truck looks awesome nice job

Hey Stranger, Thank you Highlift, good to see you around again. Im glad you like it, Your Ford turned out really nice also.

I carefully placed the body on the chassis and took it outside, It seems like pics are so much better outside.

The T-case ended up a little higher, the angle is really steep on the back d-shaft, but its still really smooth when you rotate everything.

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Long way to go, but Im getting there. :)

[Blazerbogger]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3490/3914040472_f1b33b41a4_b.jpg

Long way to go, but Im getting there. :)


WOWOWOW!:omg: That is flippin sweet! I'm really licking the looks of the Rock Locks on there and please keep the Wrangler wheels on this time. A long way to go? I like it the way it is, so I hope that long way is electronics wise.


I really like the large scale clods. My next project was going to be another Suburban, but I can't afford two Clod bodies at the moment. Plus I kind of want a standard K10 Clod this time. "The Suburbasuarus" will be on hold until further notice.

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1425/12596055/22406442/373966821.jpg

[jeffro]

WOWOWOW! That is flippin sweet! I'm really licking the looks of the Rock Locks on there and please keep the Wrangler wheels on this time. A long way to go? I like it the way it is, so I hope that long way is electronics wise.



I think you kinda like this truck. :) Thank you Blazer. The roc loc's are growing on me also.. You are the 2nd person that has said that about the wheels. As long as I can get the tires to stay on the rims, they will stay. I think they may be more for a beadlock, but I have yet to see any beadlocks that look like them. I would like to find some plain ole chrome reverse's, cause it looks like that is what the 1:1 has on it.

I wish I could find more pics of this truck, just different angles.. Would you believe this truck has a cummin's engine in it. A guy on another site says the last time he saw it was in 2000, over in Indiana.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2576/3809146623_38233900e2_o.jpg

I still need to do the linkage for the steering and shifting, put the shifter servo on it. After the last pics, I see a few places on the body I want to work on. I still have to hang the tailgate, mirrors, front windows, plus how Im gonna mount the body, electronics, and a place to put them. I may have missed a couple things, so I guess I m close.

I can't decide if I want to put several more coats of Tamiya's Matt White, or use the Pure White to finish it.

[jeffro]

Its a runner, I just need to setup the shifting a little better, but its all hooked up. Shift linkage, steering and throttle. There is still some thing I want to do to the body. I'll try to get better pics tomorrow, this one didn't come out so good. How about them cab lights, are they too big ? Anyway, they are there to stay.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3451/3939789812_b0c2365141_b.jpg

Also, a question for anyone, how hard is it to convert the rachet stick to spring loaded on my Futaba SkySport T4YF (surface), for the throttle.

[Blazerbogger]

I really like it, but the cab lights do look a little large to me. If they were half the size, they would be perfect. I know if you want functioning ones, you can buy those tiny yellow LED's from Radioshack and just drill holes and glue them in. As for the radio, open it up so that you can access the back of the sticks. I performed this conversion on a Hitec, but they should all be the same. On the throttle lever, there won't be a spring attached unlike the other levers. There was a spring mounted beside the lever ready for this conversion on my radio. If there is one, use a different lever setup as a reference to hook the throttle up. Sorry, but it's very hard to explain without showing pictures.

[Flowmastered87gl]

since the hood opens.... whats gonna be under it??

[jeffro]

I really like it, but the cab lights do look a little large to me. If they were half the size, they would be perfect. I know if you want functioning ones, you can buy those tiny yellow LED's from Radioshack and just drill holes and glue them in. As for the radio, open it up so that you can access the back of the sticks. I performed this conversion on a Hitec, but they should all be the same. On the throttle lever, there won't be a spring attached unlike the other levers. There was a spring mounted beside the lever ready for this conversion on my radio. If there is one, use a different lever setup as a reference to hook the throttle up. Sorry, but it's very hard to explain without showing pictures.

I've already drilled the holes and I don't feel like starting over on the body work, although I need to. Maybe someday if I rebuild it. this body is getting old. I just don't have the patience anymore.

Thats kinda what I was thinkin on the radio, Just need to open it up, I was hoping somebody had a magic wand that would take care of it. Hey, where's Moondoggie, isn't he the Magical Wizard. :LOL:


since the hood opens.... whats gonna be under it??

Originally, I thought about using the Hemi, but once everything went together, there's just no room, unless I totally hollow out the engine. Besides the electic motor is in the perfect spot under the hood.

I think now I will just keep it openable so I can attach or unattach the cab of the truck. It really doesn't need to come off. The Battery is under the bed of the truck, Im gonna hinge it somehow.

Most likely wont be no pics tonite, (volleyball game to go to) but once I get pics up, I will try to show better details of everything..

This is the part that aggravates me, finishing all the little things, it seems like they take forever, but it usually does the most to change the look.

[brunion]

That body has come along way from the beginning, I missed a few post some how but have enjoyed following your build. nice work!

[jeffro]

That body has come along way from the beginning, I missed a few post some how but have enjoyed following your build. nice work!

Thank You, Im glad you have been watching. I finally took some better pics tonite. (got out of going to volleyball)

took it outside for some shots, even though its driveable I'm not ready to run it.

Let me know what ya think. I kinda like it without the bed.

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There is more cosmetic stuff to put on, you know me.

And let me say again, I am no machinest, the mess (chassis)you see before you was done with a hacksaw, drill and drill press and an individual hacksaw blade, and my trusty file.

[teebeehex]

And let me say again, I am no machinest, the mess (chassis)you see before you was done with a hacksaw, drill and drill press and an individual hacksaw blade, and my trusty file.

Homebrew at it's finest!

Turned out great Jeffro, prefer it with the bed on and, yes, we do want to see it running :D

[jeffro]

Homebrew at it's finest!

Turned out great Jeffro, prefer it with the bed on and, yes, we do want to see it running :D

Thank you kind sir. The bed is staying on, I gotta hide the battery :D

I need to sit down with this little video camera I have, and take some vids one of these days

[brunion]

Bed on is the way to go, the last picture with it open at both ends is great.

[jeffro]

Bed on is the way to go, the last picture with it open at both ends is great.

Thank you brunion. I'm working on the tailgate chains, and then I need to figure out how to easily hinge the hood. Im gonna use a 1\8 scale Iroc Z-28 model I have, as a sort of blueprint for the hood hinge. It opens up and will stay up, so it shouldn't be that hard to replicate that.

[Thorsteenster]

Inspiration?


http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL2093/12362146/22293996/371774931.jpg

I was just thinking of that the other day and trying to remember who built it. There's a thread on Scale somewhere.

[Blazerbogger]

It's Obijuan's truck. It's retired now.


http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61372&highlight=obijuan

[jeffro]

I was just thinking of that the other day and trying to remember who built it. There's a thread on Scale somewhere.

Thanks for thinking of me Thorsteenster, And Thank You Blazerbogger for finding the thread for me. I will probably wear it out reading it. :)

Now I understand what Obijuan meant when he wrote his comment.

[jeffro]

Some new pics.
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[Flowmastered87gl]

Looks good.... is there supposed to be a lock on the rear doors though?? :D

[Northwest 4x4]

why not , more secerity having two locks

[Blazerbogger]

WOW! I just saw this on RCC and I think it looks 10 times cooler than Obijuan's crew cab. I hope I can get the chance to see it in a couple of months.

[jeffro]

Looks good.... is there supposed to be a lock on the rear doors though?? :D

Thanks Mike, you would be correct on the key lock, thay don't have any that I can see, I looked back at my example pics and, Well, you and one other person caught it, Thanks.


why not , more secerity having two locks

My thoughts also, guess things were safer in the 80's :)


WOW! I just saw this on RCC and I think it looks 10 times cooler than Obijuan's crew cab. I hope I can get the chance to see it in a couple of months.

Thank you Erik. There are certain things on his that are more impressive then mine, but Thank you very much. I don't think its going anywhere, so it should be here.

Although if I don't figure out how to put a spring on that throttle on that 4 channel, the truck will end up in pieces. I rolled it without its lid yesterday, right into a canyon that my yellow lab has dug. :eek:

[brunion]

Great looking truck!

[Thorsteenster]

Yeah, it did turn out really good, and I don't even like Chevies!
Those Hilux mirrors are perfect for Clod based builds.

[jeffro]

Great looking truck!

Thank you brunion


Yeah, it did turn out really good, and I don't even like Chevies!
Those Hilux mirrors are perfect for Clod based builds.

Thank you Thorsteenster. Its ok, you'll have that sometimes :D Whats your favorite automotive brand ? I wish we had more choices.

[teebeehex]

I wish we had more choices.

you must be referring to those foreign budget brands that flood local markets and hurt local industry! :mad:

[jeffro]

you must be referring to those foreign budget brands that flood local markets and hurt local industry! :mad:

Guess I should have specified Tamiya, my fault. Let me rephrase that, I wish Tamiya would or could setup just a hardbody production line, I think they would be surprised at how they would sell, but thats just me talking out loud again.

You would think some of the auto manufacturers would or could benefit from letting Tamiya use officialy licensed brand names, heck those companies let every other plastic body(no names, but you know who, I have one body myself)company use their officially licensed products. But there again, what do I know.. :)

I'll get off my soapbox now :)

[jeffro]

I forgot why I came on tonite, does a red pinstipe look any better, Otherwise, I'm going with black or blue :)

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And my cheap tailgate hinge and chains

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2656/3966892207_ca897a9b3e_b.jpg

[Blazerbogger]

I love all the little details you put on it, but is it possible to straighten out the red pinstripe? It looks a little wavy.

[jeffro]

you must be referring to those foreign budget brands that flood local markets and hurt local industry! :mad:

Come to think of it, from where I live, its all foreign brands. :D



I love all the little details you put on it, but is it possible to straighten out the red pinstripe? It looks a little wavy.

Thanks Blazer, I think your eyes are bad, maybe u need to see an eye doctor :D :) J\K

Its a wonder the stripe stayed on there long enough to get a pic. I didn't clean the stuff off good enough that I used to clean the adhesive off with, a good breeze would have blown it off

I'm just not sure I can ever get it nice an straight, maybe I'll wait and have you do it, (I'm serious). I wish I had the ability to paint the stipe on.

[Northwest 4x4]

I think that blue and red will do so that way you are patriotioc

[jeffro]

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[jeffro]

Took the 1.9 Rok Lox off that were on it

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And just for now, because they were close at hand. TAA DAA, (I'm still putting Tomahawks on the CC, once I get them ordered)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4231774720_d85a6a5dd7.jpg
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You can't see it in the pics, but I put real Shackles,(not homemade) :) on it, finally. And I think it changed where the rear axle sits just a bit, I will have to work on that.

I've also got a new radio that I hope to get setup for it. Then it will ready to be driven (BlazerB :) ) at Starved Rock ;)

[jeffro]

I put Tomahawks on the Crew Cab, I like it much better, (and to Erik and Todd, its ready to run when you are ready.) I picked up a Traxxas 4 channel radio to run the 3 spd and it works like a charm. It went out today also

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[jeffro]

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I hope you guys like them

[Siggy]

Cool Truck, Like how this build turned-out! :thumb:

[Waterboy]

Cool Truck, Like how this build turned-out! :thumb:


X2 on that siggy:jaw:

[Blazerbogger]

I put Tomahawks on the Crew Cab, I like it much better, (and to Erik and Todd, its ready to run when you are ready.) I picked up a Traxxas 4 channel radio to run the 3 spd and it works like a charm. It went out today also

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2709/4316375159_73eaa7d72d_o.jpg



Magnificent! I love them! I wish you didn't live so far away.

[jeffro]

Magnificent! I love them! I wish you didn't live so far away.

Thank you Erik, Have you showed your Dad yet ? I think these tires fit it much better.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2688/4316373605_93f83ed0a7_o.jpg

Tell me about it, there's nobody around here, at least with my addiction to RC. :(

[Waterboy]

same here, i wish there was. Mabye put up posts on different places bout a gtg? that'b a good idea:thumb:

[jeffro]

I finally gave in and picked up some 1.55 wheels and tires, and as far as looks go at this point, its true love at 1st site, (dang, Valentine's Day is coming up, more gifts :D)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2705/4334766992_ae06fdb796_o.jpg

That means I may as well setup my paycheck to directly deposit into an RC4WD bank acct. :cool: Because I will be replacing the wheels and tires on my other bowties to the 1.55.

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The Blazer will also be getting a clocked tranny plate,

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[Flowmastered87gl]

wow the white steels look perfect on there.... it would be nice if they came in 8 lug though. :)

[jeffro]

wow the white steels look perfect on there.... it would be nice if they came in 8 lug though.

My thoughts exactly, I'm gonna go broke now. Anyway, yes, 8 lugs would look great, but my hands and fingers are still sore from doing 6 per wheel now.

The 1.55 mudslingers work great in the little bit of snow we had, and with the weight of this thinrg, the flex is perfect, (Its ready to tear up Starved Rock State park. hint hint)

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[teebeehex]

Oh Yeah! That wheel / tyre combo is perfect. I can see some 1.55s might be on my shopping list also (it's a long list, so they will have to join the queue :D)

[jeffro]

Oh Yeah! That wheel / tyre combo is perfect. I can see some 1.55s might be on my shopping list also (it's a long list, so they will have to join the queue :D)

Glad ya like them teebeehex, I sure do, they make me :D from ear to ear :)

My list keeps getting longer and longer, and thats ok ;)

[Blazerbogger]

WHOA! Those look absolutely brilliant! 1.5's are becoming the new craze.

I agree, we have to go back to Starved Rock sometime.

[jeffro]

WHOA! Those look absolutely brilliant! 1.5's are becoming the new craze.

I agree, we have to go back to Starved Rock sometime.

I thought you might like them. I'm ready to go, but I don't have my truck, my son has had it for the last month. (the 1:1) Unless I tear them up before then, they will all be ready to drive. :D

[jeffro]

I guess its time to update a little.

As you all know from reading this thread, I put RC4WD 1.55 steel wheels and 1.55 mud slingers on the CrewCab awwhile back. At the time, I took it out to Salt Creek where it was still a little muddy from all the melting snow, rain, and flooding.

Well, I packed up the tires with mud and pea gravel that day

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4396541546_e15f7f6790.jpg

So, I jammed it into 3rd and took off to sling the mud off the tires, instead I dropped the driveshaft, and if you look close you will see why.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4395774403_dd5110a0c8_o.jpg

At the time I was finishing the truck, I took a couple of shortcuts, knowing I wouldn't be driving it for awhile, well those shortcuts caught up with me.

So I picked up some new steel pinions for the axles from RC4WD, they have the little hole to run the set screw through.

So then it was time to clean the tires off

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4411874527_26ba612fa6.jpg

Time for neighborhood crawling

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[jeffro]

I also found out that these tires bite really good on the concrete, I didn't get a pic, cause I kinda panicked at first, but I rolled it, now I have some great road rash.. I"ve got some reglueing to do, nothing major though.

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[Arcocustom]

Long time no see!

Spitting drive shafts. Rollovers. Now when you're driving, I don't want you to hold back none... :LOL: That truck is getting tested!

[jeffro]

Long time no see!

Spitting drive shafts. Rollovers. Now when you're driving, I don't want you to hold back none... :LOL: That truck is getting tested!

Thanks Jay, Good to hear from you also :)

Yeah I shoulda took a pic, I wish I had a movie of the crash,, that passenger front wheel just dug into the concrete and the truck flipped up and on to its side at an angle, it looked terrible. (Yes, I was testing the speed and forgot how grippy these tires are ) DOH

[jeffro]

Here is the RC4WD pinions I put in the axles, they are a little longer and have the hole in the shaft.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4433118070_26bec3d690_o.jpg

Then using the correct (don't know what they are called) set screws ????, such as these, to attach the yokes to the shafts, now the only way I will spit the drive shaft is when it breaks

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4433118012_5f29aa72f4_o.jpg

But then the holes in the shaft on the Killer T-Case were to small, so I had to redrill them a little larger to accept the larger set screws

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4433117722_87692a5763_o.jpg

I did have it all apart, but its all back together and ready to go

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4432343447_0090ec064e_o.jpg

[OldSchoolRC]

Wecome back bud!

How do those pinions work out for you? Was eyeing them up myself, definitely saves a lot of custom work.

[jeffro]

Wecome back bud!

How do those pinions work out for you? Was eyeing them up myself, definitely saves a lot of custom work.

Thank you Damon, its good to be back. I'm in the process of moving my shop from the dungeon to the garage, a normal spring time adventure. :)

I plan on getting a set for every TLT axle that I buy from now on. I ran one battery pack through the truck yesterday with no shafts getting dropped. I think they are worth it.

I did have to change out the shifting servo, I burnt up the 1st one, but I now have the throws on the gears just right, and I can catch all 3 gears

[jeffro]

And here is the CrewCab out on Dirt Mountain

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[Northwest 4x4]

looks like you need the admin. toe truck to help you up lol looks like a great time and the rig looks great

[jeffro]

I put some new RC4WD Mud hogs on my CC, what ya think ?

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/4957076484_c16c15ca06_z.jpg

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And now just for fun, stacks..

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[Northwest 4x4]

sweet pipes I like em

[brunion]

Those Stacks are going to find a home soon!

[R/C Modz Full Throttle]

Those look pretty sick, if I may give some advice. While I wouldn't tell you how to make it better, May I suggest a smoke machine for the stacks?? That might look real cool. Just a suggestion.

[jeffro]

This ole crewcab has had a busy year since the last time she was on here.

Its been to the Grand Canyon

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5066/5605844984_860bd7b338_z.jpg

The passenger front fender was cracked even then, I just kinda patched it, but it took a bad tumble out west and re cracked it. I even made a few vids of it..(I will put the latest one in the video gallery in a few minutes)


So a few weeks ago, I took it apart

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6171/6165425351_4d6fc472be_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6161/6165425437_e08d2d6122_z.jpg

But, it was kind of a, hurry up and get it back together to make a new video of it.

A couple pics of it afterwards

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6154/6183197986_704d70b0a8_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6166/6182677729_13a2aca84d_b.jpg

If you watch the video of it, it takes a nasty tumble, and it cracked the other side this time,,only worse

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6209709226_3a6ac58e58_b.jpg


So, now its back to the drawing board, or the dunk tank
This is whats left of the paint from the cab..

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and now..

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Its going to be white again, I tried red, but I didn't like it.. I will put some pics up as I go.


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