''Cherokee To Chuggy'',a AMW built SCX10 2

[Gavin Ayala]

Close up look

They do have sidewall reinforcement lugs

I cut the sidewall support lugs out with a flush cutter and used a leather hole punch to punch 4 2mm holes. I highly recommend cutting the sidewall lugs out of any tire to soften the rubber which increases traction and allows the foam and tire to work in harmonious balance. Also if the tire is not VENTED the foam and tire CANNOT conform resulting in a air tight stiff tire. I recommend a minimum of 3 vent holes in a tire. The more vent holes to a tire the softer and faster the tire / foam can conform, compress and decompress.

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[Gavin Ayala]

all mounted up
Foams Are
Crawler Innovations 4.50" Lil Nova Comp Cut Foams. P/N; CWR-2025 front and CWR-2026 rear.
Vanquish Products OMF Wheels

New Shoes look good

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[Gavin Ayala]

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[1fox2go]

This thing is awesome. Keep up the good work!

 

[Gavin Ayala]

This thing is awesome. Keep up the good work!

Thank You!
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[Gavin Ayala]

Time has passed without me updating this build thread and alot has changed!:shock:
On May 4 at the Activated Outlaw Get together after we had finished running courses I took the Chuggy on a trail ride around the park. I was climbing a 20 ft hill climb covered with small stones and at the top of the climb the Chuggys front axle broke!:shock:

Not only did the Axle C break but the axle shaft was destroyed! This starts the Rebuild That took place from May 4 to June 1 of 2019!
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[Gavin Ayala]

Back at the workshop, time to investigate the damage.

New VP Goods :mrgreen:
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[Gavin Ayala]

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Axle Tear-down

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[Gavin Ayala]

:shock:

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[Gavin Ayala]

I got tired of the rust so it is time to paint the chassis, New panel skins, new motor, and reinstate the Chuggy!

After tens of hours these sliders are bent out of shape and dented. So it is time to reinstate them.

Bam!:mrgreen: I first straightened the sliders and then used 60 grit to 600 grit sand paper to sand these sliders smooth again!

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[Gavin Ayala]

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Tens of hours on these panels but it is time for new Skins!

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[Gavin Ayala]

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[Gavin Ayala]

The grill is in need of a rebuild.

Alright 3 coats of Grey Steele It, given a couple days to dry.

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[Nova's Ark]

Great rebuild Gavin. Thank you for giving of your time to edit and post your work for myself and others to view and enjoy. Thankfully RCC exists to serve as an online journal for every members build. Keep buildin' & postin' y'all"thumbsup"

 

[Gavin Ayala]

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New motor because I am trying to get low end throttle control.
Trinity Monster Max Torque 21.5 with factory timing.

12 tooth pinion which is the lowest you can gear this trans.

Time to Assemble! :mrgreen:

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[Gavin Ayala]

Great rebuild Gavin. Thank you for giving of your time to edit and post your work for myself and others to view and enjoy. Thankfully RCC exists to serve as an online journal for every members build. Keep buildin' & postin' y'all"thumbsup"

Thanks Dad!
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[Gavin Ayala]

Axles, Drive train, and Electronics In!

Interior painted, front grill rebuilt, and new panel skins!

 

[Gavin Ayala]

More!

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[Gavin Ayala]

Continue

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[Gavin Ayala]

Now I present the Chuggy! :mrgreen:

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