Wrangler Crawler/Trail Rig (DONE!!!!)

[bigjeepzz]

Hey guys this is a Tamiya Wrangler I screwed up about 4 years ago. I decided it was time to do something with this. I am also going to use as many of my resin parts as possible on this build as well to kind of showcase the stuff. Thanks for looking.

Jake

[wtsf150]

Cool Jake another one i cant wait to see finished
Willie

[The Mad Modeller]

I think it will be a cool build Jake. Keep us updated.

[kod38]

Great idea Bro!
I will do the same with a baja bug for you.
Can't wait to see it done.
At least you won't have to wait 6 months to a year for your parts.LOL!
Doug

[bigjeepzz]

Hey guys I got the front and rear shock hoops glued in place. I also got all of the brackets glued in place for the links. I will spray the chassis tommorrow and get the engine and a few other things in tommorrow. Thanks for looking.

Jake

[bigjeepzz]

Ok folks I got some progress done. I completed the front suspension and glued it in place. I built the shocks using one of my aluminum shock kits. The axles are resin Dana 60 center sections I have casted with styrene tubing. The wheels are resin Walker Evans Beadlocks. I still have to fab up the drag link and steering box. The engine is almost complete and a drive shaft will be fabbed up for the front axle as well. Enjoy the pics, and I hope to have more completed by tommorrow.

PS - Tell your friends this build is going to end up on Ebay as soon as it is complete.

Jake

[kod38]

Those Walkers look great,and the articulated look is unique and Uber cool!!!
Doug

[wagonguy]

that look friggin sweet., is that a YJ-7?

[bigjeepzz]

Thanks Wagonguy, I hope it turns out like I want it to.

I got the rear suspension completed tonight. It is starting to come together. I need to finish painting the engine and get it glued in place and the front steering still needs completed. I hope to work on it tommorrow. Hopefully I can finsh the chassis completely and start working on the body. Thanks for looking.

Jake

[bigjeepzz]

Well like I stated the chassis is complete, minus the drive shafts. I had to scratchbuild the pitman arm and glue it to the steering box. It actually came out better than I thought it would. I am going to get a chance to work on the body tonight to fix a few mistakes I made in the past. I am hoping to lay some paint on the body tommorrow. We will see how tonight goes. Enjoy the pics.

Jake

[Bob Bauman]

looks like a lot of hard work but its looking wild

[junkman]

Great work, looks awsome. So does the suspension actually move or is that the position it stays in?

[bigjeepzz]

Thanks for the comments guys. Unfortunately the suspension is glued and does not move. One day I figure it out though.

Thanks to Doug, a good friend, I was able to decide what color to paint the Jeep. I got the body painted and I also built the swing-out spare tire carrier. I also got the winch painted and glued up front as well. Hopefully I can get some time to fab up the cage and start wrapping this build up. Only time will tell, thanks for looking.

Jake

[bigjeepzz]

Hey guys the Jeep is complete. Thanks for the comments. The Jeep has been listed on Ebay for anyone interested.

For Sale

[vwdave]

Great job on that crawler, Jake; even in a fixed position, the suspension looks gnarly.

....is it just me, or does anyone else feel the need to photoshop a fire hydrant into this pic? ;D

[bigjeepzz]

I had someone else tell me the same thing. The other guy said something else that had me ROTFLMAO. I can't quite say it here though. It may upset some people. Thanks man.

Jake

[The Mad Modeller]

Looks good Jake. That color does fit the Jeep. Hope it does well on E-bay.

[bigjeepzz]

Thanks Bobby, keep your fingers crossed for me.

Jake

[Rustycab]

Yea! and call it ROCK DOG!

[Big Ed]

Great job Jake. The Jeep looks awesome.

[manny]

Awesome Jake!!
Manny

[mopar1]

nice looking jeep.. I actually just started the same jeep with the same tires. I got the parts I ordered from ya.. nice work, thx
mopar1