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Proline Chevy K-10 on Phoenix

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JimInMiami

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Howdy, I built my Phoenix around yearend and been running it regularly since, even took it to USTE in February where it did really well on the trails. My only complaint was the body whose proportions just didn't look right to me (and I'm a Toyota fan!).

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But anyway, after a recent tumble, sorry for the lousy pic - you can see the rear left side roof partially caved in.

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I decided to see if I could retrofit something more to my liking and chose the K-10 body from Proline.

This could work out, but there's about a 12mm gap between the bed rails and cab that needs to be bridged.

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Top view:

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More to follow, if there's interest....... 8)
 
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Looking good already!

I like seeing something different, the vanquish body is cool but I’ve always like the Proline K10.


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Test fitted the spacer and realized I hadn't accounted for the dig servo that protrudes into that space. Cut a notch to accommodate. For those wondering, expanded pvc is easy to work with, it had the consistency of hard balsa wood, so pretty easy to cut and sand.

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Mocked-up. Me thinks this will work out :D

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Like a glove. Thats a pretty good idea. I was thinkin of gettin a different body myself. Glad i caught this thread!
 
indybama said:
Like a glove. Thats a pretty good idea. I was thinkin of gettin a different body myself. Glad i caught this thread!
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Happy to help, post your rebodied Phoenix here and we can keep the thread going "thumbsup"

Choice of military style finish confirmed (courtesy of Home Depo's inexpensive
color samples). I should have this done tomorrow.

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I've been searching for some alternatives. Only been out once, as a newbie with my lad. We rolled it a few times. :) Nothing broken body wise. But like yours, not as bad, we can see it crumpled a bit.

Not keen on spending 150$ UK side for a shell so looking for options..
 
Skynet5 said:
I've been searching for some alternatives. Only been out once, as a newbie with my lad. We rolled it a few times. :) Nothing broken body wise. But like yours, not as bad, we can see it crumpled a bit.

Not keen on spending 150$ UK side for a shell so looking for options..
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Thank you sir, this might get your imagination flowing :mrgreen: I decided to ditch the rear fenders and go full truggy" 8)

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The spacer turned whitish after sanding the edges smooth, so I hit it with some satin black acrylic.

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Sand ladders hide the dig servo

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And threw a spare on there to dress up the rear (those TRX-4 wheels do serve for something :lmao: )

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I'm happy with the way this came out, what do you guys think???

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Oh, and stole the door handles from the now defunct faux FJ body :lmao:
 
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IMHO, it's fantastic!

Paint choice is on point, as well... "thumbsup"
 
Actually that looks awesome.

What wheels are they by the way?

I was looking to upgrade to incision hubs for the stock rims, and swap out the tyres/tires.

But maybe I should get some new rims with the slw hubs.
 
That looks great! The color is perfect for the look too!

Great job on the spacer. I ties the two pieces together perfectly!
 
Skynet5 said:
Actually that looks awesome.

What wheels are they by the way?
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Thanks for kind words, the rims are from ACP RC, a mom'n pop operation that makes some nice stuff: https://acp-rc.com/


B-MOW71 said:
That looks great! The color is perfect for the look too!

Great job on the spacer. I ties the two pieces together perfectly!
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Thank you sir, I too was pleased :mrgreen:
 
well done"thumbsup"

Turned out squeaky clean...and your door lines are remarkable. Perfectly marked
 
smog said:
well done"thumbsup"

Turned out squeaky clean...and your door lines are remarkable. Perfectly marked
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Thanks Smog, tho I won't tell you how many times I had to rub them off and redo to get em right :roll:
 
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