MikeBoyle Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Older project back on the bench. First few posts will be a recap of the build to today. Hosted on Fotki This is what started the whole project. Got them in a parts lot I bought off evil bay and had to use them. Hosted on Fotki Lots of filing and sanding got them to this point. Wheels from an old Revel Top Fuel kit. Hosted on Fotki Body was given to me by a friend. Its an old AMT Willys body that I molded the grille and hood to. Hosted on Fotki First mock up. Pegasus front runners on a AMT Winged Express Chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 thats neat,i like it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBoyle Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Hosted on Fotki BB Chevy from the AMT '57 Vette Gasser kit. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki A little detailing. Added scratch built linkage, fuel lines, weird dist. and coil, water temp sending unit, electric water pump, dip sticks, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBoyle Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Hosted on Fotki Body sat up too high and wheel base was too short. Hosted on Fotki No turning back! Hosted on Fotki Added 24 scale inches to the chassis. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Where we sit now. The whole build has been a case of one step forward, trip fall and roll three steps back. I'm determined to finish this one now. Updates as progress continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragfreak Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 This is the coolest thing I've seen in a long time on here, you have to finish it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Does anyone know where those tires came from? What kit? I have one of them and have been trying to find a match. I'd like to do just what your doing here. Build a sand jeep. BTW yours is looking awesome!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBoyle Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 Does anyone know where those tires came from? What kit? I have one of them and have been trying to find a match. I'd like to do just what your doing here. Build a sand jeep. BTW yours is looking awesome!!!!! Ask and you shall receive. From my research they were only issued in this kit. Hosted on Fotki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Kool beans, thanks Mike. I posted in the want ads using your lead photo and had someone come back and say that Modelhaus also has them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBoyle Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 That's good news. I knew someone was offering them on evil bay a while ago, I didn't know Modelhaus was offering them. I'm sure their offering will be a lot better quality than the original kit version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Stoned cold cool project Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 That's good news. I knew someone was offering them on evil bay a while ago, I didn't know Modelhaus was offering them. I'm sure their offering will be a lot better quality than the original kit version. Right, I never knew anyone had offered them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopaws Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Great start again, when living in MI I really enjoyed watching all the Dune vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 SWEEEEET!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jade043 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 That looks awesome can't wait to see this finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Cool project!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBoyle Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Been plugging away at this slowly. Lots of little details scratch built. Getting closer to start assembly. Hosted on Fotki Scratch built 4link bars (also have similar track bar and ends turned for steering parts). Rod ends turned by hand on my Dremel. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Modified parts box radiator w/ soda can aluminum mount and parts box radiator turned into a trans cooler. Parts box electric fan. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Scratch built shifter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBoyle Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Ignore all the dust particles, I'm a messy builder! Hosted on Fotki Painted chassis Hosted on Fotki WIP Optmia Battery. Hosted on Fotki Trans blanket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynoMight Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Wow this looks cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Lookin good!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Awesome progress. Everything is looking great.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Very cool idea, Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Very cool project. and on a side note thanks for the tire talk...I have that rail kit but its missing the rear tires and wheels But now I can pick up some wheels for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragfreak Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 What's the plan for body color? Call me old school but I think military olive drab green would look spectacular, whatever color you end up going with it will like awesome, keep it going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2many Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I can remember racing against real race jeep like that back in the day . clay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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