kasteer Posted September 23, 2010 Posted September 23, 2010 (edited) Hi all. It's been a while since I've posted... or more correstly.. worked on any models. But I've been wrapping up the Cuda I was working on and recently started a new project... The Mtn Goat! I've got the big Bogger tires to use on it, so I'm going to make my own suspension to clear the larger tires. I'm also thinking of dropping in the Ford 427 engine... Here's a shot of the Boggers next to the tires in the kit... Here's a pic o fthe front leaf spring from the kit and my two newly fab'd front leaf springs (above if the little jig I made for building the leaf packs). I think the kit's front axle is a little small next to the springs and tires... a little narrow too. Might have to make new front/rear axles... Off topic, but here's the current status of my Cuda... Thanks for looking! Edited September 23, 2010 by kasteer
Ryan S. Posted September 23, 2010 Posted September 23, 2010 Looks like a cool project. I like the idea of that 427 in there! You 'cuda is looking great too. I love the color combo! Can't go wrong with Green and Black!
aksarben Posted September 23, 2010 Posted September 23, 2010 Nice details on the leaf springs, I dig the tires and wheels. your off to a great start. The Cuda looks awesome too. Steve
kasteer Posted September 23, 2010 Author Posted September 23, 2010 (edited) Thank you very much for the comments. Well, I have the front suspension on the frame. Hend together with pins. They're a bear! They keep sliding out and they're difficult to get back in place. For those who've "pin'd" together custom suspension before, should I glue these in place now? How do I continue working on this without dealing with pins and without having to put it back together all the time? Oh, does anyone have a spare Bogger tire I can use for a spare? I would like to avoid buying a whole new set of 4... when I need only one. Edited September 23, 2010 by kasteer
mazlak Posted September 24, 2010 Posted September 24, 2010 Eric, Mountain Goat looks like it will be killer! Noticed in your info box that you're here in good ole Richmond, Va. There are a few of us that meet twice a month at the Martin's in Sycamore Square Shopping center (in the gazebo). Maybe you could come out and join us for a closer look at some of your builds. We meet on the first and third Thursdays each month. Rick in Richmond
kasteer Posted September 24, 2010 Author Posted September 24, 2010 Eric, Mountain Goat looks like it will be killer! Noticed in your info box that you're here in good ole Richmond, Va. There are a few of us that meet twice a month at the Martin's in Sycamore Square Shopping center (in the gazebo). Maybe you could come out and join us for a closer look at some of your builds. We meet on the first and third Thursdays each month. Rick in Richmond I'm only about 2 min down the road from that Martins... at 60 and 288. I think that would be pretty cool. My daughter would prob get a kick out of it too. Shoot me a reminder please, for the next mtg... and the time. Not sure how often I can get there (already go to Libertarian party mtgs and Jeep club mtgs), but will definitely try to get the a few times! Thanks!
mazlak Posted September 25, 2010 Posted September 25, 2010 Eric, Will shoot you a reminder before our next meeting. Definitely bring your daughter , my little girl would love the company. It will be cool to see your build up close. Rick in Richmond
kasteer Posted September 25, 2010 Author Posted September 25, 2010 Eric, Will shoot you a reminder before our next meeting. Definitely bring your daughter , my little girl would love the company. It will be cool to see your build up close. Rick in Richmond Sounds good! If you see the build up close.... you may see the flaws... lol!!!
exesivefire Posted September 25, 2010 Posted September 25, 2010 (edited) you can also try to use small pieces of a rubber pencil eraser to keep the pins in ( think earring back ) Nice work on the leaf packs, they look great. Edited September 25, 2010 by exesivefire
kasteer Posted September 25, 2010 Author Posted September 25, 2010 Subscribed! Me likey Jeeps! Me too! Got an 04 Wrangler on 33s that I take off road whenever possible. Pencil erasers! Brilliant! I like that idea. Thanks. So made some progress yesterday/this morning. Made new axles with brass tube (smaller brass tube inside so tires spin easily), finished springs and mounting. Need to attach the u-bolts to hold the axles to the springs. They're cut and sitting on the workbench. Here's a few mock ups... I'm thinking about a 1" body lift and will probably cut the fenders out for more clearance on those tires. That's it for this weekend. Gotta head to NC for a pig-picking this afternoon. See ya. Thanks for looking!
kasteer Posted September 30, 2010 Author Posted September 30, 2010 Made a little progress... Got the engine and transfer case primed... Cut the doors... Worked on the suspension too. Added the u-bolts and whatnot... Need to finish the steering linkage, and suspension now.
kasteer Posted October 4, 2010 Author Posted October 4, 2010 (edited) Some progress has been made... Finished the frame. Did some dry brushing, but will follow up with some more weathering. Need to ount the shocks still (they're being painted). Working on a big V8 for it too. Kit came with a meager V6... no way my 4x4 is gonna have a little V6. Also working on the drive shafts... Of course, I had to do a mock up... Also have the doors cut and hinged. My goal is to use a small rare earth magnet and a pin to keep the doors closed. Still working on how I can hide them. Then I'll start on the foor panels. Thanks for looking. Edited October 4, 2010 by kasteer
jeffs396 Posted October 4, 2010 Posted October 4, 2010 Good stuff Eric! You gotta join up & get this cool WIP thread going here: offroadmodels site I checked out the Jeep linkys you sent me...nice rigs on there!
Blake Rogers Posted October 4, 2010 Posted October 4, 2010 i got the same kit short to speak i would love to do a small lift on it nice work man http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac22/blakehemifan/DSC00005.jpg
kasteer Posted October 5, 2010 Author Posted October 5, 2010 i got the same kit short to speak i would love to do a small lift on it nice work man http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac22/blakehemifan/DSC00005.jpg Yep. different box, same kit. My kit has those same wheels in it as well as the ones on the cover of my box. My lift is from the custom springs and longer shackles. I considered some blocks, but decided to just add a body lift... which will be needed to help fit the larger engine.
kasteer Posted October 6, 2010 Author Posted October 6, 2010 Installed the magnetic door locks. They take only a little effort to open yet still keep the doors closed when tilted sideways: Started on the door panels too: Any ideas on paint??? Thanks for looking.
Raul_Perez Posted October 6, 2010 Posted October 6, 2010 Looking good, Eric!! I'm glad to see that you're building, again!! I hope that all is well with you and the family, Later,
kasteer Posted October 6, 2010 Author Posted October 6, 2010 Thanks Raul, It's good to be building again. Family is great. Thanks for asking. How's you and yours???
Raul_Perez Posted October 7, 2010 Posted October 7, 2010 Thanks Raul, It's good to be building again. Family is great. Thanks for asking. How's you and yours??? All is well on the west coast, thanks. The kids are spending their Inheritance on college tuition, rent and food... Keep up the GREAT build!! Later,
kasteer Posted October 11, 2010 Author Posted October 11, 2010 Made some progress over the weekend. First on my list is to straighten that silver out! The silver stripe/trim looks like ###### in these pics. In real life, it doesn't look so bad. In fact, I think I'm going to head back out to the garage right after this... The frame, suspension and interior are "dirty'd" up already. Paint is still too new looking. Thanks for looking.
kasteer Posted October 14, 2010 Author Posted October 14, 2010 Update... Fixed that terrible silver trim... now straight! Much better. Put some paint on the hood (flat black) and felt it was missing something... so added a little detail to the hood. Like the doors, the hood is held closed with a magnet (round object in photos). Magnets work NICE to put that little 'click' in the close. Next time I need to use a little more metal in the doors. They're a little softer than I want. The hood is perfect. Some weathering on the frame/engine... need to weather the body when I get closer to being done. Engine compartment (you can see the hood magnet)... Doors open, interior... no dash installed yet. Here's how she'll sit. Started a little dirtying of the tires. Thanks for looking!
kasteer Posted October 14, 2010 Author Posted October 14, 2010 Got her dirty today! Dirty'd up the tires, body... Started on the exhaust too... Working on the exhaust tips, body lift, steering wheel... Still have to start roll cage, bumpers, etc... Thanks for looking.
kasteer Posted October 20, 2010 Author Posted October 20, 2010 Made some progress. Getting close to being done... Working on front and rear bumpers now. Going to have a swing out tire carrier on the rear and a winch on the front. Anyway, here's what I have so far... Thanks for looking!
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