Proffit's Cruisers Big Tex done 2.2

[Robbob@RCC]

I started this back about the end of January while my Fun Buggy frame was out being sandblasted.


Another one started. :shock: My goal with this one is to bring it as close to the original as possible and keep it Scale Comp capable. Ive seen a few of these frames built already and they have looked great, for me though they've missed somethings that bring them to match exactly. Call me crazy but yeah I like the challenges, expecially starting another one of this level while still working on my first one. :ror:

Well Ive really picked up a likenss for the FJ bodies so this time I wanted to do an older Landcruiser build. I found Proffitt's Cruisers and chose Big Tex.

So heres where it starts me now that I know what Im building ............ Scale is detail and well what can I say, Im hooked on this part.

GM 350


couple of styrene sheets to widen the motor bit


glued with tranny cut off


hmmm Hollow?


Ahhh and we see ......

[Robbob@RCC]

time for my oil pan gasket


pan


test fit


little GM orange



and some build shots




this week is laying the frame out and getting things measured up. its gonna be a slow build done in between the Fun Buggy work.

[Robbob@RCC]

Well pulling double duty I got some time to work on Little Big Tex and post some pics. During my down time with the Fun Buggy I was able to get a lot done so heres some pics to catch everyone up.

heres my square stock bent up for the frame



and cut in half with cross members


some motor measurements





motor plate/firewall

[Robbob@RCC]

and now the fun stuff








little shot of where the battery is gonna go, this one will fit a full stick pack or up to a 3s lipo "thumbsup"

[Robbob@RCC]

[Robbob@RCC]

and my corrected front bumper to house the winch






well the tuff stuff is over but still got a lot of frame cleaning to do. probably be a few weeks before I update with some more but this time it will be suspension then the drive line and to work on the lovely styrene :lol:

thanks for watching.

[spidr]

Wow.

I like it already. You do awesome work.

[Robbob@RCC]

Originally Posted by spidr

Wow.

I like it already. You do awesome work.

Thanks, its becoming an addiction

[Robbob@RCC]

didnt get much done today on it, had a local GTG so was out all day.

Did get my rear spring stops done with a little twist of my own idea. Seeing that the rear doesnt use sprung shocks and relies on the leaf springs for ride height control I decided to add to it, a away to adjust weight bias/pitch.






now i can control ride height in the rear and use the coils upfront to level it out. im also thinking i can help control weight bias by changing chassis rake, lift the rear throw more weight forward and vice versa.

thanks for watching

[UGET IT]

There is no way you can be married.............

[Infernal Jeep]

That is looking absolutely bad ass . Can't wait to see this thing done , amazing work

[jph3]

Originally Posted by UGET IT

There is no way you can be married.............

so true... Really nice work!~

[Robbob@RCC]

Originally Posted by UGET IT

There is no way you can be married.............

Luckily I got a great one this time around, she enjoys her alone time LOL

Originally Posted by Infernal Jeep

That is looking absolutely bad ass . Can't wait to see this thing done , amazing work

Thank you.

Originally Posted by jph3

so true... Really nice work!~

Thanks.

[Robbob@RCC]

well got some more done to the Cruiser in between some other things.

front shock mounts



front axle link and shock mounts



rear with link mounts and leafs in place (went with 1/4'' aluminum rod tapped for 4mm threads on the rig)



front shocks and axle mounted, 90mm Yeah Racing shocks with 2 RC10 Buggy springs for dual rates.




rear upper shock mounts

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[Robbob@RCC]

gotten some progress done on her ......

the finish on this thing is incredible and the gears inside feel flawless. no doubt this should hold up to some serious abuse.


and for size comparison


so we get the belly sides done and mount the t-case


and notice we're looking at a 9'' front drive shaft ....


so with some thinking, an old HiLift driveshaft, some Delrin and left over bearings we come up with its own carrier bearing




after getting my styrene sheets from Nick Rummy I get to start on the fun stuff ..........

firewall

[Robbob@RCC]

receiver box/fuel cell



Interior/dash board



plenty of room to slide a stick pack/lypo in under the seats



just a small update but more to come along .......

[Robbob@RCC]

Nope didnt forget about this one :ror:

lets start with the seats. needed a way to remove the seats easily but be sure they stayed in place when the rough came calling.

took our normal cell phone seat apart


and made some seat racks



took the interior and made the holders for them




and slid the seats into place





those aint going any where lol.

well my original idea of the GD600 hooked to the RC4WD transfer case didnt work out to well. simply not enough reduction in the combo :-(

got hooked up with killjoyken in the forsale area and got a great R2 w/disconnect tranny ;-) although the digs not gonna be connected atleast its there if i decide later.

[Robbob@RCC]

and the belly (gonna work this area later so i dont belly the edge out)

[Robbob@RCC]

we'll fast forward a bit to current state ......


body test fit






the making of the front grill - holes for headlight buckets


interior, firewall and 540 can to hold the 350

[Robbob@RCC]

rear deck and fuel tank/rx box

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and some flex

[Robbob@RCC]

OK so got some cosmetics done.

These little book lights work great. Come with a 3V LED, diameter 3/4'' and only cost 1$ :mrgreen:







and some wiring


now some outdoors (not all happy with the tires and wheels so those are still on the 'what to do' list)

[Robbob@RCC]

[Robbob@RCC]

Got the engine back from the builder .........








she gos to the exhaust shop tonight and Ive got my electronics guy showing up to wire in the CB and a few other things

[heminutt]

that thing looks sick nice work