Spy Shots

frizzen · Post by **frizzen** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 6:08 am

That's looking pretty sweet!

Um, SWG kinda forgot to mention that aluminum doesn't like Primer any more than Paint... You might be able to get by with a good Etching Primer, but even then I'm not sure if it'd really work well. If you're going to attempt painting your aluminum body, I'd REALLY suggest you Alodine it first. Then I'd probably lay down a layer of Zinc Chromate primer, and move on to the normal paint. Or maybe I'm just thinking too hard because I'm constantly having to deal with aluminum at work (aircraft mechanic). *shrug*

redrustbucket · Post by **redrustbucket** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 8:22 am

Thanks for the compliments.

Cruiser should be back on the road Tuesday once the part comes in. I had a new radiator, waterpump, fan clutch, fan and brake master I'd been meaning to put in so I'm doing that this weekend while it's down.

Painting this thing will probably be my biggest headache. I wasn't originally going to prime it because I didn't want too much paint buildup but you guys have me rethinking that one.
I can take it into work and alodine and prime it there. I know that paint sticks! It's brush on where I get it but maybe I can get it sprayed in the paint booth. I'm not sure how the epoxy will react to the alodine though.

I was going to rattle can it with some Rustoleum. I'll try some test pieces and keep y'all posted. Later, Jeremy

Nasphere · Post by **Nasphere** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 3:12 pm

redrustbucket wrote:
guerd87 wrote:does that liquid electrical tape protect the elctronics from water damge? i was thinking about using some dielectric grease (similar stuff that i use on my computer to stop condensation, phase change cooling )
Yes, the liquid tape is to waterproof it and prevent corrosion. I just hope heat buildup is not an issue. The dielectric grease seems like it might get messy but it would waterproof it well.

Grey RTV silicone would work GREAT for waterproofing electronics, as well as keeping heat from building up. However, I think the electrical tape flows into the cracks easier.

Awesome truck there, I'm lovin it!

redrustbucket · Post by **redrustbucket** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:49 pm

Made some progress and blew up the rear end again. Hopefully re-sleeving and reinforcing the d/s will fix it.

redrustbucket · Post by **redrustbucket** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:51 pm

Sorry for the crappy pics. I'm having some computer trouble.

)3utthead · Post by **)3utthead** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:02 pm

man its been a long time since i posted here anyway it looks good man keep it up

redrustbucket · Post by **redrustbucket** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 11:08 pm

More progress. This build is taking forrreeeevvvvvveeeeerrrrrrrr...

You can see how I re-sleeved the d/s and braced the rear axle in this pic. It's holding up so far.

ChemicalInDependency · Mon Apr 02, 2007 1:14 pm

Wow i think i just shit myself!

That's a beauty!

redrustbucket · Post by **redrustbucket** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 4:45 pm

Thanks man. Hurry up and find some t.p. before it gets crusty.

hue35 · Post by **hue35** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:08 pm

Holy mother of fuck!

Dude, that kicks ass. That body fabrication rules... it's nice to see it getting close. The seats are a really nice touch, too.

Nasphere · Post by **Nasphere** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 2:07 pm

Looks to me like you'll need the CG as low as possible... On my ZZM I tossed a torquey/slow N20 size motor as low as it'd go in the tub and poked the pinion out the side to connect to the spur.. That puts the motor at a 40/60 middle position.

Here's a video I made showing the angle it can climb:

http://bitpimps.lixlink.com/pages/phpGa ... ventur.MOV

Think a normal ZZM could do that??

redrustbucket · Post by **redrustbucket** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 9:23 pm

Glad you guys are diggin' it. Currently the suspension is kicking my ass but it should be straightened out in the next few days.

After Nasphere's post I was curious as to how steep it would climb. I got it to do about 50 degrees without rolling so it's pretty good as far as cog.

Unfortunately the cat's out of the bag as far as the build goes. My buddy found the other website I had some pics posted on by chance. The good news is he clarified the color and is sending me some paint so I can match it.

redrustbucket · Post by **redrustbucket** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:47 pm

Alright it's basically done minus paint and interior.

Pics:

Good shot of the adjustable suspension. You can change the spring rate infinitely by sliding the lower spring mount fwd ( softer ) or back ( stiffer ).

Couple to demonstrate low COG.

Video is still uploading.

payaso · Post by **payaso** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 3:55 am

That last shot is dope on a rope.... Fantastic work dude. The cg is super low. Almost looks the a micro version of the "stick"

silla

hue35 · Post by **hue35** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 11:48 am

Fuck yeah, man... this ride blew right past inspiring me to finally build a crawler and went straight to scaring me away from building one.