Gmc topkick

[mmatthews]

Put an Axial AE-1 in the Topkick. Glad to know it was just a bad ESC that stopped it on the last outing but, I'll have to get a better ESC before putting the rig back on the trail. :cry baby:

 

[mmatthews]

Got a ESC on the way for the Topkick. Good looking out WooPigSooie. :thumbsup:

Got a feeling the other projects are going to be put on holiday hold, got to have at least one running.

 

[alexchen86]

When I saw these 2.2" beadlocks yesterday it made me want to build a monster rig....these will look wicked on that Top Kick!

2 2 Mudrock Beadlock Wheel 4 w Scale Ring AX10 Wheely King CR 01 Bruiser Hilux | eBay

 

[mmatthews]

When I saw these 2.2" beadlocks yesterday it made me want to build a monster rig....these will look wicked on that Top Kick!

2 2 Mudrock Beadlock Wheel 4 w Scale Ring AX10 Wheely King CR 01 Bruiser Hilux | eBay

The link didn't work. The body is a good fit for 2.2 wheels. I'm liking the 1.9's, they fit well with the big tires.
I think the Topkick body would be sweet on a monster jam truck.

 

[mmatthews]

Thanks for the ESC WooPigSooie. I have the Topkick running again. Still have to get the winch going but, I was happy to see the Topkick under power once again.

 

[WooPigSooie]

No problem buddy! Glad you got it working! Just holler at me when you get ready to get the winch going.

 

[mmatthews]

Got the ESC going. Managed to get the drag brake working thanks to RolandRockShop. The Castle Link made it easy. I still need to weld up my headache rack. I've got everything cut and ready.

 

[mmatthews]

Thinking about going to a 4-door Silverado body... I find that the Topkick body is pretty flimsy since I've cut it up.

 

[deatbythed]

what did u use to make the servo plate

 

[mmatthews]

what did u use to make the servo plate

A real thick piece of delrin. I forgot the thickness.

 

[BigDHD09]

Hey that is one good lookin top kick....! I will be starting mine soon and I was wondering where you got the front body mount and how did you attach it to the frame ?? great rig ! thanks for the help "thumbsup"

 

[mmatthews]

Hey that is one good lookin top kick....! I will be starting mine soon and I was wondering where you got the front body mount and how did you attach it to the frame ?? great rig ! thanks for the help "thumbsup"

I used scx-10 mount on the front of the chassis. I took one of the mounts (female) and trimmed it to fit between the rails. The rear mount I bent up a piece of aluminum and used body mounts turned horizontal and went through the back panel.

 

[BigDHD09]

Thanks I've seen a lot of diffrent topkicks on here with the front body mount in a bunch of spots and could not get a response as to how and where! Very sweeeet rig!!!! and thanks for the info will post pics of my build as I go.

 

[2manyprojects]

I think i know what my next body will be!!!!

 

[mmatthews]

Thanks I've seen a lot of diffrent topkicks on here with the front body mount in a bunch of spots and could not get a response as to how and where! Very sweeeet rig!!!! and thanks for the info will post pics of my build as I go.

It took me a while to figure out the mounts.

I've since tore this truck down for use of it's parts. My TopKick is no more. All that is left is the body. Everything else is traded, sold, or used on another project.

 

[crfnick56]

This makes me want to try this body and learn some brazing and make up a rear cage/tire mount/flatbed similar to the stock honcho rear section