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redz 1970 K5 · 02-13-2006, 04:12 PM

So what if it is only 1/8 scale...

I started this project from a hunk of junk and have had fun building it up. It's a nitro powered RC truck that started life as an XTM Xfactor but has since faced many changes. It's a 1972 C10 body. Thought you guys would like it!

That is functional cold air induction from the hood scoop too!

hgs_notes · 02-13-2006, 04:41 PM

Kind of looks like...

**Yukon Jack** · 02-13-2006, 05:21 PM

That's pretty sweet!

70GMCer · 02-13-2006, 05:26 PM

Lowering that front bumper, still don't make it legal......hehe

Southedisto · 02-13-2006, 05:26 PM

Cute.........I mean nice. What is the point of the wheelie bars?

AesC10s · 02-13-2006, 05:56 PM

that is bad @$$, you did a great job on it! Could i take it for a spin?

meathead95 · 02-13-2006, 05:58 PM

very cool

**VetteVet** · 02-13-2006, 07:56 PM

That is pretty cool. There is quite a following on the boards for models so you may get a lot of replies.

matthufham · 02-13-2006, 09:05 PM

2 front bumpers, 0 rear bumpers. it's still really nice, did you repair all the rust first?

chipflyer · 02-13-2006, 09:23 PM

Pretty cool! Here's mine.

matthufham · 02-13-2006, 09:49 PM

those are nice wheels, almost foose design.

lloyd k · 02-15-2006, 08:55 AM

pretty cool,man i bet you have some money rapped up in that. i was playing with them for awile and decided to sale my stuff before i went overboard. its nice to see somebody went the extra mile. those blue things are exhaust pipes right?

**special-K** · 02-15-2006, 09:51 AM

I had to check outside to make sure mine were still there.

Man,I like those pictures of USA1 and the other one,got`em saved.That was when a monster truck was still a truck.

**special-K** · 02-16-2006, 11:09 AM

One more time for ya.

1Ton · 02-16-2006, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southedisto

Cute.........I mean nice. What is the point of the wheelie bars?

These Nitro trucks spend alot of time on those wheelie bars. Torquey little suckers.

Nice creation!!

mburgert · 02-16-2006, 01:56 PM

Chipflyer: Just wondering where you got that blue/while model body. Thats the paint scheme of my truck and ive always wanted a model like it, but all i can find is those damn lowered ones with the 22" wheels. Thanks

1Ton · 02-16-2006, 02:05 PM

The bodies come clear and you paint them yourself.

chipflyer · 02-16-2006, 04:00 PM

I bought it from a local hobby shop and yes it does come clear. I just took my time, masked it off and shot it with special paint (you paint the inside not the outside) that you can get at any hobby store and Walla!

Jeff

vtblazer · 02-16-2006, 04:51 PM

Enough of the poser living room carpet pics, show us some action!

I know they rip, show those pics next.

Great job on the build.

redz 1970 K5 · 02-16-2006, 06:45 PM

Ya, I will do the finishing stuff and take it for a rip soon... I have a few of these, so this is kind of my 'show truck', meaning I won't run it 45MPH off of a 5' jump like I would my other ones. Plus, since I did a bunch of mods, I am not sure how it will hold up. Pretty good, I bet.

It still has some work to go. Glad you guys like it! I will post up when I finish the rest of the work. I have bigger wheels and tires and some polishing to do to consider it 'done'.

Thing only has a little .25cc Nitro engine, but since it spins up to 35,000RPMS!!! It can make almost 2HP! This one will probably go between 35-40MPH and has a 2 speed transmission. It will wheelie on demand, hence the wheelie bar... Of course I have lifted it and extended the wheelbase from stock, so that might be a lot harder now.

Ya, those blue little extension from the back are exhaust deflectors from the tuned pipe to keep the truck nice and pretty from the spent oil/fuel coming out.

02-13-2006, 04:12 PM	#1
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	What do you guys think of my new lifted Chevy? So what if it is only 1/8 scale... I started this project from a hunk of junk and have had fun building it up. It's a nitro powered RC truck that started life as an XTM Xfactor but has since faced many changes. It's a 1972 C10 body. Thought you guys would like it! That is functional cold air induction from the hood scoop too! __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more Last edited by redz 1970 K5; 02-13-2006 at 04:12 PM.

02-13-2006, 04:41 PM	#2
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Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	Re: What do you guys think of my new lifted Chevy? Cute.........I mean nice. What is the point of the wheelie bars? __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

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AesC10s Chevy truck addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Thornton Colorado Posts: 825	Re: What do you guys think of my new lifted Chevy? that is bad @$$, you did a great job on it! Could i take it for a spin?

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VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,719	Re: What do you guys think of my new lifted Chevy? That is pretty cool. There is quite a following on the boards for models so you may get a lot of replies. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

02-13-2006, 09:05 PM	#9
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: What do you guys think of my new lifted Chevy? 2 front bumpers, 0 rear bumpers. it's still really nice, did you repair all the rust first?

02-13-2006, 09:23 PM	#10
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: What do you guys think of my new lifted Chevy? Pretty cool! Here's mine. __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

02-13-2006, 09:49 PM	#11
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: What do you guys think of my new lifted Chevy? those are nice wheels, almost foose design.

02-15-2006, 08:55 AM	#12
lloyd k Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: columbus,ohio Posts: 201	Re: What do you guys think of my new lifted Chevy? pretty cool,man i bet you have some money rapped up in that. i was playing with them for awile and decided to sale my stuff before i went overboard. its nice to see somebody went the extra mile. those blue things are exhaust pipes right? __________________ 67 swb gmc,big block cadillac powered,400 turbo,2.73 ratio and disc brakes-basically a frankenstein of many parts-

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02-16-2006, 11:09 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: What do you guys think of my new lifted Chevy? One more time for ya. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-16-2006, 01:56 PM	#16
mburgert Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lincoln NE Posts: 89	Re: What do you guys think of my new lifted Chevy? Chipflyer: Just wondering where you got that blue/while model body. Thats the paint scheme of my truck and ive always wanted a model like it, but all i can find is those damn lowered ones with the 22" wheels. Thanks



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02-16-2006, 02:05 PM	#17
1Ton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jamestown NY Posts: 731	Re: What do you guys think of my new lifted Chevy? The bodies come clear and you paint them yourself. __________________ Support your local search and rescue team.... GET LOST! Originally Posted by DURRTY if some is good more is better too much ought to be enough........

02-16-2006, 04:00 PM	#18
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: What do you guys think of my new lifted Chevy? I bought it from a local hobby shop and yes it does come clear. I just took my time, masked it off and shot it with special paint (you paint the inside not the outside) that you can get at any hobby store and Walla! Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

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vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: What do you guys think of my new lifted Chevy? Enough of the poser living room carpet pics, show us some action! I know they rip, show those pics next. Great job on the build. Last edited by vtblazer; 02-16-2006 at 04:51 PM.

02-16-2006, 06:45 PM	#20
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Re: What do you guys think of my new lifted Chevy? Ya, I will do the finishing stuff and take it for a rip soon... I have a few of these, so this is kind of my 'show truck', meaning I won't run it 45MPH off of a 5' jump like I would my other ones. Plus, since I did a bunch of mods, I am not sure how it will hold up. Pretty good, I bet. It still has some work to go. Glad you guys like it! I will post up when I finish the rest of the work. I have bigger wheels and tires and some polishing to do to consider it 'done'. Thing only has a little .25cc Nitro engine, but since it spins up to 35,000RPMS!!! It can make almost 2HP! This one will probably go between 35-40MPH and has a 2 speed transmission. It will wheelie on demand, hence the wheelie bar... Of course I have lifted it and extended the wheelbase from stock, so that might be a lot harder now. Ya, those blue little extension from the back are exhaust deflectors from the tuned pipe to keep the truck nice and pretty from the spent oil/fuel coming out. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

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