WILDFIRE CLODBUSTER MONSTER TRUCK

Well this is an old ClodBuster I rescued. Jason and I decided to do a complete rebuild and make the chassis and all the 4 links and shock towers. so basicaly this is a custom truck, I will be runnin it in the RC MTRA this 2011 season. here is a few of what we started with and where it went....


this is what it was when I got it home



We started with some 1/8 channel and some 1/8 plate material, also used some 1" angle and a few pieces of 3/4 angle all 6061 aluminum.



with a lil cutting and sanding and a lil file work we had a couple rails and the center stirrup all built. is held together with 8/32 socket screws and locknuts throughout



next up was to make the steering plate and the upper and lower shock mounts, Jason did all the work making these on the belt sander and the drill press...


Upper shock mounts



Lower shock mounts


Lower shock mounts and upper link mounts


Steering Plate setup. will be one front and rear, the servo will mount down on the plate with a direct steering setup. will also be a bash guard on the front to protect the servo some.....




4 Links and Chassis crossmembers, Jason also made all these. they are 10 mm dia with a carbon core sleeved with aluminum tube. very stout stuff here



sitting as a roller, still need to do some finish work but is coming along nicely. as you can see there are Savage shocks on there, just stock plastic for now, but will prolly get some sweet aluminum units soon enuff...



sitting there waiting on the body mounts and the electronics to be put in. the blue plate on top is the radio tray and the batteries will be mounted down low on the lower blue plate. will be powered with an EVX Esc and 2 21 turn Titan Motors....




Electronics all in. will be installing the motors as soon as I get the new 13 tooth pinions from Jakes this weekend.... the black hoops are the body mounts and rollover hoops to keep my electronics safer in case the body does come off. it will be held on with velcro so no ugly body posts showing, paint the body is next.....





Jason did his usual great masking job on this one. the WildFire letters were hand cut from tape, and then put on as a mask inside.... he had to cut the letters backwards too and I am really happy how the body turned out.

Hope ya all like the project. will have some updates soon with a lil vid of it running on the MTRA track
Thanks for looking

nice project mike. Those wer after shox the ex owner had on their to huh'
Well gotta luv the sweet nu chassis along with the servo mod, and badass tires ur gonna be using, Sweet thread .

nice thread about the wild fire pop I love how the blue anno came out on the cross members and 4 links. that is gonna be one bad ass truck when she is done.

Parts came out looking sweet mike "

That truck has come out bad ass i cant wait to see how she drives with the indipendent stereing. 2011 Nor Cal R.C. MTRA season oppner starts soon keep ur :eye s pasted here for thee vids.

Ok here's what I been waiting for. first test day for the new truck.....
remember I am using a 2 stick radio. the steering is front on the right thumb along with throttle. rear steer is on the left thumb....
Very Interesting to say the least....

is fast as hell and jumps good too. so now to get used to running with the steering on sticks instead of a wheel







in these 2 Jason has the wheel. you can is a handful to keep under control and pointing in the winning direction....

sweet vids pop truck has tons of power just tough as shit to drive will take some getting used to

Truck sure came out tough! with a lil practice for stering an thats all it needs Good job mike i even gave ya a point

Well last weekend we took the Clod over to the Water Park and brought out a ramp he made. WildFire jumped it a few times then started makin a clickin noise in the gearcase on the rear. took it apart today and this is what I found , no other damage than the counter gear so will be an easy fix for the old girl.....









Hope ya enjoy the was fun breakin em

are but sux no video

Keep know the conditions soooo SUK Panocha

Well till I git Internet ur going to continue suckin mah and ing the tip of my too . So just keep ur vids to yer self

nptb just like

OOOOOHHHHH QUIT YOUR

Far as sukkin your are on your own there too

I did have 10 vids of our playtime , just aint had a chance to put em all together yet so at least I got some to come... (unlike Carlos who is to post his stuff) so quit all over the floor ya big baby I been busy in the garden outside with the wife. we are almost ready for dirt now..... so hang onto Panties maybe next week I will get to them

Ok till then ur still a NPTB

and you are still a to post anything but too typical of full of with no escape valve but your mouth