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bigblock73 · 10-02-2004, 12:12 AM

Not sure if anyone here is into R/C or models, but for those who are, I thought I would share with you my latest creation.

This is a 1:10 scale radio controlled replica of my truck (with the exception of the front clip, mine is a 73). It is a Clod Buster body on a M04-L chassis..both of which are Tamiya products. I had to shorten the box, and shave the sunroof hole, hood scoop hole, hood tilt lines, and vent windows (just for looks). I still need to do some detail painting on it (lights, handles, etc) and make a box cover. This should be fun to bring with to shows...when my real truck is finished.

Now before anyone rags on me, I have been working on Yeller too!

kballan · 10-02-2004, 12:52 AM

Jeff, that's freakin' awesome! Okay, spill the details - how much and where did you shorten the bed? Also, what did you use to fill the sunroof and hood scoop hole? I've been wanting to use a Clod Buster body myself for the exact same thing for a long time now, but didn't know what chassis or anything to use. Again, that's a great toy! Looks awesome to see the real thing!

87 Shortwide · 10-02-2004, 01:30 AM

Ive got a handful of RC cars, but nothing with an 80s pickup body

I have 3 RC10 buggys, 1 RC10 truck, Parma 37 chevy, 32 coupe, and 56 wagon, an AWD electric car, AWD gas car, an E-MAXX, and a T-MAXX.
No Im not obsessed at all!

PHOENIX · 10-02-2004, 02:06 AM

I love it, any pictures of it in action?

MylilBowTie · 10-02-2004, 04:16 AM

Daz Niiice

Blue Beard · 10-02-2004, 08:44 AM

Very nice job, will be even nicer detailed.

I still have a couple in the garage that were detailed even with working head lights. Won several tropy's with them.

After that raced them both, had near 5k into the two rigs. But they performed.

88Jimmy4x4 · 10-02-2004, 08:51 AM

damn thats badazz

bigblock73 · 10-02-2004, 08:57 AM

Kent, when I get home I will measure and see how much I removed from the bed. All the material was removed from the front of the bed. It is a little out of proportion due to the chassis wheelbase, but close enough. It is actually closer to a Blazer/Jimmy wheelbase...and it would be pretty easy to make one of those too (Ken, you reading this?

). The chassis is from the Tamiya BMW Roadster kit. It is rwd, and has 4 wheel independant suspension. I put ball bearing in it to make it faster and more battery friendly. As far as filling the holes...I cut some thin aluminum slightly larger than the opening, and epoxied them from behind. I then filled the recessed areas with automotive bondo. It was a very simple procedure.

87 shortwide. I have a couple other R/C's. I have a hopped up Midnight Pumpkin, Grasshopper converted to a monster truck (it too will have a 81+ Chevy body), and a basically stock E-maxx. I used to race a Losi T, but sold it because I was always spending money on it in order to keep up with everybody else.

***Liz*** · 10-02-2004, 09:01 AM

thats sweet Jeff , Piston ( MOT ) just started R/C forums, set up like these. I haven't had mine out since before Dan was born (kinda like my truck

) anyways, you should check out his new R/C thingy here its just starting up but has the potential to be cool.

kballan · 10-03-2004, 01:31 AM

[QUOTE=bigblock73]Kent, when I get home I will measure and see how much I removed from the bed. All the material was removed from the front of the bed. It is a little out of proportion due to the chassis wheelbase, but close enough. It is actually closer to a Blazer/Jimmy wheelbase...and it would be pretty easy to make one of those too (Ken, you reading this?

). The chassis is from the Tamiya BMW Roadster kit. It is rwd, and has 4 wheel independant suspension. I put ball bearing in it to make it faster and more battery friendly. As far as filling the holes...I cut some thin aluminum slightly larger than the opening, and epoxied them from behind. I then filled the recessed areas with automotive bondo. It was a very simple procedure.[QUOTE]

Thanks for the info Jeff! Much appreciated! I can't wait to see yours when it's done!

10-02-2004, 12:12 AM	#1
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	new toy....literally Not sure if anyone here is into R/C or models, but for those who are, I thought I would share with you my latest creation. This is a 1:10 scale radio controlled replica of my truck (with the exception of the front clip, mine is a 73). It is a Clod Buster body on a M04-L chassis..both of which are Tamiya products. I had to shorten the box, and shave the sunroof hole, hood scoop hole, hood tilt lines, and vent windows (just for looks). I still need to do some detail painting on it (lights, handles, etc) and make a box cover. This should be fun to bring with to shows...when my real truck is finished. Now before anyone rags on me, I have been working on Yeller too! Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

10-02-2004, 12:52 AM	#2
kballan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada Posts: 373	Jeff, that's freakin' awesome! Okay, spill the details - how much and where did you shorten the bed? Also, what did you use to fill the sunroof and hood scoop hole? I've been wanting to use a Clod Buster body myself for the exact same thing for a long time now, but didn't know what chassis or anything to use. Again, that's a great toy! Looks awesome to see the real thing! __________________ Kent Ballan ANY MAN CAN BUILD A TRUCK, BUT IT TAKES A REAL MAN TO CUT ONE UP!

10-02-2004, 01:30 AM	#3
87 Shortwide Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 536	Ive got a handful of RC cars, but nothing with an 80s pickup body I have 3 RC10 buggys, 1 RC10 truck, Parma 37 chevy, 32 coupe, and 56 wagon, an AWD electric car, AWD gas car, an E-MAXX, and a T-MAXX. No Im not obsessed at all! __________________ Daily Driver: 1992 Blazer dropped on rallys Project: 87 GMC shortwide, About to get a little boost

10-02-2004, 02:06 AM	#4
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I love it, any pictures of it in action? __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

10-02-2004, 04:16 AM	#5
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Daz Niiice __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

10-02-2004, 08:44 AM	#6
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Very nice job, will be even nicer detailed. I still have a couple in the garage that were detailed even with working head lights. Won several tropy's with them. After that raced them both, had near 5k into the two rigs. But they performed. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

10-02-2004, 08:51 AM	#7
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	damn thats badazz __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

10-02-2004, 08:57 AM	#8
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Kent, when I get home I will measure and see how much I removed from the bed. All the material was removed from the front of the bed. It is a little out of proportion due to the chassis wheelbase, but close enough. It is actually closer to a Blazer/Jimmy wheelbase...and it would be pretty easy to make one of those too (Ken, you reading this? ). The chassis is from the Tamiya BMW Roadster kit. It is rwd, and has 4 wheel independant suspension. I put ball bearing in it to make it faster and more battery friendly. As far as filling the holes...I cut some thin aluminum slightly larger than the opening, and epoxied them from behind. I then filled the recessed areas with automotive bondo. It was a very simple procedure. 87 shortwide. I have a couple other R/C's. I have a hopped up Midnight Pumpkin, Grasshopper converted to a monster truck (it too will have a 81+ Chevy body), and a basically stock E-maxx. I used to race a Losi T, but sold it because I was always spending money on it in order to keep up with everybody else. Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

10-02-2004, 09:01 AM	#9
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	thats sweet Jeff , Piston ( MOT ) just started R/C forums, set up like these. I haven't had mine out since before Dan was born (kinda like my truck ) anyways, you should check out his new R/C thingy here its just starting up but has the potential to be cool.

10-03-2004, 01:31 AM	#10
kballan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada Posts: 373	[QUOTE=bigblock73]Kent, when I get home I will measure and see how much I removed from the bed. All the material was removed from the front of the bed. It is a little out of proportion due to the chassis wheelbase, but close enough. It is actually closer to a Blazer/Jimmy wheelbase...and it would be pretty easy to make one of those too (Ken, you reading this? ). The chassis is from the Tamiya BMW Roadster kit. It is rwd, and has 4 wheel independant suspension. I put ball bearing in it to make it faster and more battery friendly. As far as filling the holes...I cut some thin aluminum slightly larger than the opening, and epoxied them from behind. I then filled the recessed areas with automotive bondo. It was a very simple procedure.[QUOTE] Thanks for the info Jeff! Much appreciated! I can't wait to see yours when it's done! __________________ Kent Ballan ANY MAN CAN BUILD A TRUCK, BUT IT TAKES A REAL MAN TO CUT ONE UP!



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