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Post by kod38 on Nov 28, 2006 1:02:57 GMT -5
Looks real good so far guys. Wish I could get in on this one but I don't know enough about 4x4's and my time is so limited especially with the baby due next month. Alex. Nesting!!!!! I remember when my first came,I had no idea what I needed to do. Is this your first child Alex? If only one,they will sleep alot for the first few months..... Doug R |
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Nov 28, 2006 18:52:35 GMT -5
This isn't Alex's first rodeo. He is a seasoned pro.
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Post by kod38 on Nov 29, 2006 0:47:32 GMT -5
LMAO!
Ok,I got you.
On the build all I have done is fit the wheels to the tires.
I plan to get alot done this weekend.
Busy with work and family this week.
Doug
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Post by rick on Nov 29, 2006 10:30:44 GMT -5
I'd like to help out on this . Let me know if i can be of any assistence . Rick
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Nov 29, 2006 18:11:25 GMT -5
I think the players have been picked. You might ask Doug.
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Post by kod38 on Nov 29, 2006 21:16:57 GMT -5
Keep checking Rick,That would be cool.
I think we have it mapped out so far.
Lets see where I get and Yelo gets.
I think it will need to go to him next.
Doug R
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Post by rick on Nov 29, 2006 23:17:01 GMT -5
Thanks guys . Just let me know if i can help out at all . i wasn't able to visit the board very much the last couple months . So I missed out on alot of stuff going on here . Things are getting better now so I can stay up to date . Rick
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Post by yelo on Nov 30, 2006 18:30:47 GMT -5
I was going to do the complete interior but' if you'd like to, I can build the cage and fit the seat's and let you do the rest of the int.
Just let me know...
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Post by kod38 on Dec 2, 2006 23:26:53 GMT -5
So I am staring at t his thing for the past couple nights.LOL!
I am not sure weather I want to go long travel 2wd or straight axle 4x4.
It needs alot of lift for those tires and an independent 4x4 set up would look stupid due to all the drop down.
I think maybe a straight axle leaf spring set up might be best,kind of a weekend mild crawler deal.
Thoughts before I go hacking again?
Doug
Spent all day hanging X-mas lights,no build time yet.
I will get it done though.LOL!
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Post by 67impala427 on Dec 3, 2006 0:53:58 GMT -5
Looks real good so far guys. Wish I could get in on this one but I don't know enough about 4x4's and my time is so limited especially with the baby due next month. Alex. Nesting!!!!! I remember when my first came,I had no idea what I needed to do. Is this your first child Alex? If only one,they will sleep alot for the first few months..... Doug R Naw, it's the 5th one and she's here now. Born 11/30/06. Alex. |
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Post by kod38 on Dec 5, 2006 23:55:08 GMT -5
5!!!!! What was I talking about.
Congrats!!!!!!!
On the blazer guys,
I am sorry,I am having major builders block.
I have not lifted one of these kits yet and can't get going.
I may have to send it Ricks way for a lift,I believe he has done a few if I have the right Rick.
I may cut some 84 gmc diffs up and make my own axles then straight axle it.
Just wanted to check in.
I think I am also gonna go with the real rubber tires and bead lock wheels from the Tomb Raider jeep for ease of work since they will be handled alot.The white resin have to be painted and don't take alot of manhandling.LOL!
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Post by kod38 on Dec 10, 2006 13:27:19 GMT -5
Ok,
I got it figured out.
Going to go straight axle with leafs.
I cracked open an 84 gmc to steal the front and rear diff center sections. I will make my own axle tubes and use the rear springs from the gmc and just make my own hangers.
Also switching the wheels and tires to the Tomb raider baja claws and bead lock wheels.
Hope to have it sitting on it's own weight by next weekend.
Doug R
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Post by rick on Dec 10, 2006 13:44:28 GMT -5
Hey guys..... I'm going to have to pass on this one . I have to have surgery on my lower back on Wednesday . Just as I started building again this happens . Good news is that I'll be off work for 6 weeks and can get some building done after i heal up a little . Take care and Happy Holidays everyone ! Rick
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Post by kod38 on Dec 16, 2006 17:21:25 GMT -5
Changed direction again.LOL! This will be a straight axle lift and 38" swampers. I did the rear lift,but need to re-do the axle for the wheel change. I think it will look burly. Using the 84 amt gmc center sections and making tubes. I need to make the rear end mounting plates/blocks then shocks and the rear is done. The front I will find some leafs or make my own. Hope you like it because this is where I am going.LOL! Hope to have it mailed out to Rene' by next weekend? Doug R    |
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Dec 16, 2006 17:37:04 GMT -5
I like it. Looks mean.
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Post by rick on Dec 16, 2006 17:48:48 GMT -5
that is looking great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rick
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Post by manny on Dec 19, 2006 16:28:47 GMT -5
Looks sweet so far Doug! Wish I would have seen this post earlyer lol would have been cool to get on this project for Bobby. Its all in good hands of course now. Cant wait to see this finished! I can help out with a few parts if needed just let me know. The Overhaulin thing sounds cool.......Maybe we should start our own version "Model Overhaulin" for the Magazine!  ?? Have the wife or gf sneek a kit and gets built up! i think that would be kinda cool ok im done blabbin hehe Manny |
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Post by manny on Dec 19, 2006 16:29:43 GMT -5
Oh i could do a web site for it too.
Manny
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Post by roadhawg on Dec 19, 2006 17:17:40 GMT -5
Heck....somebody call them. They might like it!
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Post by manny on Dec 19, 2006 17:31:37 GMT -5
call who? lol
manny
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Post by roadhawg on Dec 19, 2006 20:26:56 GMT -5
The Overhaulin magazine!
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Post by manny on Dec 19, 2006 20:40:35 GMT -5
oh ok ya I was talkin about my magazine. But good idea too ya never know! lol Modelers Choice Model Magazine www.freewebs.com/mcmmag/Manny |
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Post by kod38 on Dec 21, 2006 0:05:28 GMT -5
Manny,
Great idea for the mag.
Write up a funny story line and would be cool if someone did cartoons of the kit missing expression and such.
It could be really well done like that.
Doug R
Except take pictures or start with a glue bomb and rebuild it.Like a common chevy truck build or something and end up with a sweet low rider?
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Post by manny on Dec 21, 2006 1:27:43 GMT -5
hey Doug,
ya that would be cool with cartoons of cars etc maybe someone will do that, would be cool! Also ya I would think doing a restore model for the model haulin would be cool. lets talk after the new year about it
Manny
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Post by kod38 on Dec 24, 2006 1:28:02 GMT -5
Got an hour to work on the model today.LOL! Found some good front springs and mounted the front axle,I made front shackles but they are not in these pictures. Just have to do some clean up,make a drag link and shocks and mounts. Then a custom bumper with winch in it and then it goes to Rene. Hope you like the stance,looks burly in person.LOL. Keep in mind this is my first straight axle conversion.... Doug    |
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Dec 24, 2006 9:30:08 GMT -5
Looks mean. I'm liking it already.
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Post by yelo on Dec 24, 2006 10:37:05 GMT -5
Look's good to me....
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Post by kod38 on Dec 24, 2006 16:44:14 GMT -5
Ok this morning I made little skid plates for the diffs and have bothe axles trussed with a drag link made.
Disc brakes are found and fitted.
Al I have left is to make some resevior shocks and mounts.
I am gonna paint the chassis before I send it off.
1) who is still gonna build
2) do you have an idea of color so we can coordinate detail coloring or should we leave all that to the guy painting?
Doug
Thanks and Merry Christmas-Happy Holidays-etc..
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Dec 24, 2006 19:47:56 GMT -5
I think Tommy(roadhawg) is painting it. Doesn't matter to me what color it is.
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Post by a2race on Dec 24, 2006 21:11:13 GMT -5
Ok this morning I made little skid plates for the diffs and have bothe axles trussed with a drag link made. Disc brakes are found and fitted. Al I have left is to make some resevior shocks and mounts. I am gonna paint the chassis before I send it off. 1) who is still gonna build 2) do you have an idea of color so we can coordinate detail coloring or should we leave all that to the guy painting? Doug Thanks and Merry Christmas-Happy Holidays-etc.. im doing the motor and exhaust......so i will do the final assembly....(will be eaiser to wait until the final assembly for the exhaust) adam |
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