My Hilux Truggy build

[Hal_The_Hacker]

so I decided to get my first 1/10 a few months back, A CC01 Pajero

I nabbed it off eBay as it was going for a steal, wont post a pic, as I am sure most of us have all seen a stock pajero before.

anyway, first off I started by hacking the body and chassis to get some larger 1.9s to fit, I liked the ground clearance, but it just didnt suit the body, so this made me think to try for something more 'hardcore'

started by cutting the chassis back to bare essentials, bending brass chassis rails and making new links for the rear axle ( forgot pics :roll

then I got my hilux cab and bent up a main rollbar (to match the shape of the back of the cab) a spare carrier and some extra supports.

here it is with some primer on the body (propped up at the rear because the suspension wasn't done at this point)

then I finished the cage by bringing some bars forward right to the front of what was left of the stock chassis and building an internal rollcage for the cab

here is the finished cage with a coat of primer on it, I like the primer look, was going to paint it silver, but this goes with the paint on the body, so it stays!

and with the body and spare on:

and here is the cage mounted to the rest of the truck:

all that was left of the stock chassis:

close up of how the cage is fixed at the front - those bolts attatching the shock mount are about 20mm too long (intentionally) and go up into the tube for the front body mount/ cage bar

4-link setup:

close up of my lengthened output shaft, I would have preferred a longer drive shaft, but this was free and still allowed me to get my desired wheelbase:

rear axle shot showing painted axle/diff cover and my temp 'shock' mounts - couldnt figure out how to mount the complete shock (didnt leave enough space for hoops, will be switching to leafs soon, but for the time being I quite like this look/handling)

so here it is on one of the test runs out on the trail:

and another:

hmmm I see a water crossing up ahead, what better way to test out the waterproofing? :mrgreen:

all looks well so far:

yup it works "thumbsup"

and out the other side:

and away we go

So after a few sucessful test runs, it was time to start scaling it up with some bits and pieces. This is where I currently am in terms of accessories:

some towing chains to help out the others who dont roll 'yota :lmao:

a snorkel for those river crossings this rig was built for:

a jerry can for those long haul trails:

and of course a winch to help out in those 'sticky situations' (yet to be waterproofed )

so this is how the rig stands at the moment, I will update the thread as I go along, however progress will be slow (and yes I wil eventually sort out those mismatched rims - funny story to that.....)

on the to do list:

sand ladders
light bar
hi-lift jack
MATCHING spare
shovel
axe
interior
driver
tail lights
towing points
winch bumper w/skidplate
rock sliders
body damage for that hardcore trail beaten look :mrgreen:
and the list goes on (open to suggestions - cheaper the better)

also - does anyone know of a 1/10 scale engine? I cant seem to find the parma hemi anywhere (tower doesnt do it anymore) and besides that, I want something more.... yota-ish (remember this hilux came with a straight four)

comments, critisisms, suggestions and body odour insults welcome, so post away - lets hear what you gotta say "thumbsup"

 

[attme]

good start

man I love IT:mrgreen::mrgreen:
I just got a used cc-01 and I can't decide if I want to go this way or not I will be watching"thumbsup""thumbsup"

Mr.B

 

[papabash]

Very nice, I never would have thought to cut the back end off and build a cage for it. Good thinking out of the norm!"thumbsup"

 

[Hal_The_Hacker]

wow thanks for the kind words guys! this was my first attempt at a scaler and my second attempt at tube work!
link to my first....> http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=250586

in a few weeks i should get a fair bit more done to this rig, once i get paid!

hehe i like the inspiration i gave you guys! i wanna see some cc01 truggys!

 

[Kage]

I like it!!!! Makes me want to break out my CC-01 and build something new.

 

[Hal_The_Hacker]

a few scale accessories....

I picked up a driver and co-driver today, along with a nice landy :mrgreen:

here the two guys are hard at work on the rig

the driver works on rebuilding the front end (snapped a driveshaft cup last run) I sure as hell hope he remembers where all those nuts and bolts go!

while the codriver works on the top of the cage...... not so sure about the choice of footwear......

looks like he is getting violent with it!

and check out my driver's new 1/10 super scale land rover classic pickup!

he is thinking about converting it to a flatbed/truggy..... what do you guys think?


got a fair bit of work done on the new front bumper (forgot pics) should hopefully get that finished and mounted up tomorrow, that is if I get time finishing off the brakes on the 1/1 :shock:

what do you guys think?

 

[Grumpster1980]

Awsome build and Story! Thsnk for sharing. "thumbsup"

 

[Hal_The_Hacker]

got some more work done on the hilux today :mrgreen:

front bumper!

still not finished yet, going to add tow hooks, skidplate, and move the bumper back around 4-5mm and of course clean up and paint :mrgreen:


might narrow it a couple mm too.....


what do you guys think so far? 8)

 

[Hal_The_Hacker]

just a little update today. spent most of my time sitting in the waiting room for my jury service which started today :evil::evil:

got the bumper cleaned up and painted, decided not to add the hooks I have already..... might add some rc4wd ones if i can scrape together enough cash!

another angle:

please ignore the wheels :roll: they are not on the truck and one is partially unglued........just dont ask okay?

 

[willyg1981]

hiya mate , i like the rig so far what material did you use for the front bumber? looks sweeet "thumbsup"

 

[alexchen86]

Wow I love that rear axle 4 link setup! You totally chopped the CC01 chassis in half lol. Makes me want to buy another one and build a true to scale IFS Hilux.

Btw if you're looking for a bit more clearance you can run Highlift 90mm shocks instead of the Tamiya Mini CVA's from the kit...I prefer the internal springs for the show quality but they are a bit stiff. You can see how I mounted them in my Tundra CC-01 build thread in my signature.