Wild Willy Speed Shop 73 Posted April 4, 2015 Hi All, So I have this old HPI E10 chassis, an even older 5.5t Brushless motor/esc, some Proline dirt hawgs and a Proline Ford pickup body. I'm going for wide and low but haven't decided on colour or details yet. Starting point; First up is to get the chassis running. Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Willy Speed Shop 73 Posted April 6, 2015 Rolling Steering in, opted for the drift layout. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Willy Speed Shop 73 Posted April 11, 2015 So decided to do some work on the body tonight, (Apologies for the terrible photos, not sure what is going on there) Obviously this body is way to narrow to tuck the wheels up under the guards, Rear guards removed, The top of the tire will sit level with the top of the tray when its done. need to sand the cut also I think the removed guards could look cool sitting on the tray in a different colour like a freshly purchased spare set. Next up is to start on the front guards which are going to get huge over fenders. Thanks for looking, Brenden. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted April 11, 2015 I love the look of that - will be watching this thread with interest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Willy Speed Shop 73 Posted April 12, 2015 Thanks Kevin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Ax 9313 Posted April 14, 2015 Looking a little like the muscle truck from Roadkill - like it already subscribed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Willy Speed Shop 73 Posted April 14, 2015 Thanks Mad Ax, the Roadkill one is definately part of the inspiration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Willy Speed Shop 73 Posted April 19, 2015 Got the time for wee bit more, Had to trim the front bumper to allow for the body to fit and to get full steering lock Found it hard to decide how to trim up the front, in the end i went for the squared off look. It still needs a bit more to get the ride height right but I am hesitant to chop in to the bonnet. How it's looking now Thanks for looking, Brenden 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Willy Speed Shop 73 Posted April 19, 2015 Cut the rear body posts and got some decent pics to show where its heading, can't decide on over fenders or not.. Starting to ponder paint also, atm I'm thinking either; - Bright orange / red with white pint stripe - Rusted out matt black - Slight patina light green Cheers, Brenden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XV Pilot 1936 Posted April 19, 2015 Since the loose rear guards on the loadbed suggest a work in progress, how about a combo scheme? Some panels in matt black to represent primer, some panels in other colours as they may have been salvaged from other vehicles, etc? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Willy Speed Shop 73 Posted April 19, 2015 Thats a cool idea XV. I'm also thinking of roll cage that goes from the bed through the rear cab window and am also feeling tempted to vent the bonnet or add a big cowl scoop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted April 19, 2015 Looking good, i'd say no over fenders and have the wheels / tyres exposed fully 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emory70 153 Posted April 20, 2015 Just my opinion, but I get bored with the beater look. I agree with the exposed tires look suggested by Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Willy Speed Shop 73 Posted May 8, 2015 Hi All, A little bit more progress, electronics are in. I still want to dremel a bit off the battery holder and put the receiver there though. I gave it a quick test but the pinion slipped off the spur with the first hit of the throttle, I have since reset it and tightened it up but have yet to re-test it. I have gone back and forth on the over fenders but I have settled on 'half' over fenders just to cover the tires a bit If you look carefully they are there on the left hand side for comparison. Guards still need some work to make them fit Also had an old willy driver that I didn't feel like painting so made a shirt and trousers instead. Hopefully I can have the body ready for paint soon. Cheers All. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Ax 9313 Posted May 14, 2015 Loving the tailored Willy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Willy Speed Shop 73 Posted May 18, 2015 Finished up the trim for the front guards, plenty of clearance now and super low ride height. You guys were right, better without the over fenders! The body seems to flow now as the front and rear guards are trimmed into the body the same amount and the cab is the widest part. Willy scored himself a seat! He will be nicely perched on the battery holder but there is a fair bit of trimming to make it work. He also needs an operation on his right arm so both hands are on wheel. Next up is to finish the final sand around the rest of the body, then onto a few more details, bonnet vent and roll cage. Cheers. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted May 18, 2015 That looks properly aggressive 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Willy Speed Shop 73 Posted May 18, 2015 Got started on the front vent, still needs a good tidy up and the inner section built to channel air directly onto the heat sink. Should keep things a bit cooler on those back to back car park sessions Started mocking up the cage, was thinking of running it through the rear window and through out the cab. not 100% decided though, what do you reckon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Ax 9313 Posted May 18, 2015 Like the roll cage - would be neat if it goes right through the cab, I guess that depends on how much work you want to put in to a "box of parts" truck tho Should look properly aggressive with some paint on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted May 18, 2015 Agreed, bring the cage through to the cab. Love the bonnet vent, that's a brilliant idea 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emory70 153 Posted May 18, 2015 Can't wait to see some paint on this thing 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XV Pilot 1936 Posted May 19, 2015 It certainly looks different - I haven't seen lines like this before. Cage-through-cab would be tricky, but cool if you can pull it off. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Willy Speed Shop 73 Posted May 19, 2015 Thanks XV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Willy Speed Shop 73 Posted May 30, 2015 Hi All, Got the chance to do a bit more on the cage, only held in by blu tac atm and also needs to be sprayed silver. img=http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o766/BJK12345/IMAG1655_zpshyvkozve.jpg] Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites