zaina Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Had this one on the pile for a while and decided to finally build it. I needed something I could finish quick to get out of a slump. It will be pretty much box stock. I couldn’t stand the look of the wheels so I dechromed them and 3D printed some beadlock rings to make them look 100% better. I am still looking for one more wheel and tire if anyone has one they would part with...I need a spare for the rear hatch. Here it is so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Nice work so far. Those tires and wheels came with the kit? The beadlock rings look great. I could use a couple of sets of those myself. I'll be watching to see what happens with this. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaina Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Modlbldr said: Nice work so far. Those tires and wheels came with the kit? The beadlock rings look great. I could use a couple of sets of those myself. I'll be watching to see what happens with this. Later- Thanks. Yes these are the kit wheels and tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaina Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 I decided to print different wheels to see how they look. Now I’m not sure the route I’m gonna go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Very nice job on the wheels Andy! I think the last set you printed looks more sturdy. The bedlock rings on the first set are very beautiful too but I think the wheels give more a show truck look IMHO. What brand or type of 3D printer do you have, SLA or FDM? The parts look very nice and crisp. Keep doing your good work sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJK Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Andy, The underside of the truck looks great. Nice detail and just a bit of weathering. I'd probably go for the brown wheels and the ring. Please forgive me the dumb question but is it beadlock or bedlock ring and what are they for? Thanks, Juergen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 46 minutes ago, HJK said: Andy, The underside of the truck looks great. Nice detail and just a bit of weathering. I'd probably go for the brown wheels and the ring. Please forgive me the dumb question but is it beadlock or bedlock ring and what are they for? Thanks, Juergen The beadlock ring holds the tire to the rim with a series of bolts and keeps the tire from coming off the wheel when you lower your air pressure for off-roading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJK Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Jordan, Thanks for your explanation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaina Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 Decided to use the new wheels. Got them painted and weathered a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Look good with these rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Looks great! Nice weathering of the tires and wheels. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Really nice wheels! And tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 I do prefer these wheels too, they give a real off-road and rugged look. Very convincing weathering on the tires. This thing will go anywhere with that ground clearance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaina Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 On 9/21/2020 at 9:21 AM, AmericanMuscleFan said: Very nice job on the wheels Andy! I think the last set you printed looks more sturdy. The bedlock rings on the first set are very beautiful too but I think the wheels give more a show truck look IMHO. What brand or type of 3D printer do you have, SLA or FDM? The parts look very nice and crisp. Keep doing your good work sir! Thanks. I have an anycubic photon s sla printer. It turns out some quality prints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaina Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 Interior done. I printed a cooler to go in the back. I might make a few other bits to go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Really nice interior! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaina Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 Shot some paint and clear on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaina Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 And couldn’t resist a painted mockup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Looks like a real candy! Sad to go dirty such a beautiful painting in the mud... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Tuttle Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Looks great this far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Looks great! Love the new wheels you made for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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