Red TJ Build

[97TJGUZZY]

Started a new rc build. I had been wanting to weld up a full cage for the JK, but didnt want to cut out the roof and build an interior. So I found a used 1/10 TJ body on rcc classifieds and the build has begun. First of all in order to include the interior you have to eliminate the typical transmission location. I opted for a divorced setup from GCM and will use their motor mount as well.

Havent had much time to tinker with it, but here is a teaser pic with the body just sitting on the frame.



my tcase and motor mount should be here sometime this week, I need to decide whether I'm going to make the cage out of solid rod and mig it together, or brakeline and braze it together.

 

[irmoxj]

Looks good brooks

 

[jeepman1979]

thats going to look cool as all getout when its done

 

[97TJGUZZY]

chassis mounted servo yes, I'm thinking about leaving the 4 link front and pull a barclay on this one though, depends on the front driveshaft routing around the motor and if I have room for the 4th link. I just see the trackbar being a huge bitch to work around.

 

[97TJGUZZY]

did some sticker removal tonight

 

[irmoxj]

Now your gonna have to find some rubi flares to put on it : oh an the guzzy needs a comp cut and stretch to make it legit!

 

[97TJGUZZY]

Now your gonna have to find some rubi flares to put on it : oh an the guzzy needs a comp cut and stretch to make it legit!

I don't have to drive this one everyday, I think its getting tube fenders.

 

[irmoxj]

Haha! I was thinking you wanted them to match

 

[97TJGUZZY]

Haha! I was thinking you wanted them to match

nah, I really just wanted to do some metal work on it, so I needed an open top jeep to work on.

 

[irmoxj]

Nice cant wait to see how it turns out

 

[Twilliamson]

GCM mount is pretty neat. Talk about moving your weight forward ... lol

 

[97TJGUZZY]

GCM mount is pretty neat. Talk about moving your weight forward ... lol

I'm hoping that will help with the shorter wheelbase.

 

[97TJGUZZY]

How much are you shortenign the wheelbase?

I was at nearly 13" with the JK body, I'm going down to 12" maybe 11.75.

 

[irmoxj]

Now you will feel my pain with some sort wheelbase

 

[97TJGUZZY]

Now you will feel my pain with some sort wheelbase

yep, I'm hoping with good weight distribution I can combat some of it, but its definitely going to be a new rig to drive.

 

[irmoxj]

Once you get it done let me know how you like it set up that way cause I don't thing I'm gonna stretch mine for a while if I ever do

 

[jeepman1979]

now u need to buy u a set of tsl boggers brooks

 

[97TJGUZZY]

did a little bit of plastic work, testing some bonding methods to see if I'll be able to stretch the body like I want to.

 

[97TJGUZZY]

 

[97TJGUZZY]

so the plastic weld I have works great for styrene, but these new bright bodies are some other kind of plastic, I have heard they are similar to abs, and you can use abs pipe cement, I'm going to grab some friday and see what I can do.