Tamiya High Lift

[topforcein]

Is the grease the kit stuff or aftermarket stuff as i used Robbie grease on my bruiser build and grand hauler also.

And a tundra will be mine when i have the spare cash also 

And i blame Matteo also for my buying my bruiser but in a good way his videos are the best

[Davy Crockett]

19 hours ago, Shodog said:

Looks great so far. What's your plan for the body?

been thinking about the tundra for a while, colour decided long ago! Pretty much box art but slightly different shade

[Davy Crockett]

4 hours ago, topforcein said:

Is the grease the kit stuff or aftermarket stuff as i used Robbie grease on my bruiser build and grand hauler also.

And a tundra will be mine when i have the spare cash also 

And i blame Matteo also for my buying my bruiser but in a good way his videos are the best

Grease is kit stuff, probably should've used alternative!

i watched Matteo's tundra videos and couldn't resist getting one any longer! 

 

[Davy Crockett]

Body now painted but could do with another couple of coats, unfortunately need another can 

still waiting for servo so built a few of the body parts up. Not using the stock wheels and tyres but fitted tyres to new wheels for a quick look...

not 100% decided on tyres, few contenders but in no rush

[topforcein]

The tyre's look great ...Are they soft compound. The wheels look nice but for me I would paint the wheels a different colour .

[Davy Crockett]

6 hours ago, topforcein said:

The tyre's look great ...Are they soft compound. The wheels look nice but for me I would paint the wheels a different colour .

Tyres are stock, softer than the cc01 tyres but not as soft as I'd choose. Still need to decide what tyres I'm going to go for 

 

[Shodog]

You'll want a slightly taller tire than stock to give it more ground clearance.  With the stock tires, the diff covers will hang up on a few rocks

[Davy Crockett]

20 hours ago, Shodog said:

You'll want a slightly taller tire than stock to give it more ground clearance.  With the stock tires, the diff covers will hang up on a few rocks

My thoughts entirely. I tried my Mickey Thomson Baja Claws and they look a touch too big, they are 106mm. probably a tyre around 100mm would be right.

[Davy Crockett]

Servo arrived and had some free time this week 

Also managed to spray the body, just need to add black trim and fit the bits! 

[tam-trucks]

looking good davy

[Davy Crockett]

Finished spraying the body...decided on Ford Champagne Gold for the colour 

painted the black trim round the windows and waiting to dry

[Davy Crockett]

Last bit of free time this week and bit more done. Finished painting black trim, fitted bumper, headlights, radiator grill, rear body and few cosmetic bits....I'll let the pics do the talking.....

still a huge list to do but really enjoying this build 

[Davy Crockett]

All electrics now fitted, 3 speed shift all sorted and works a treat, majority of the build completed, just a few cosmetic bits to finish.

sun shining and had to give her a 1st run! 

runs very well and a few tweeks to do but very pleased with the build so far

[Davy Crockett]

Free time been short over last week but managed to source some 9v LEDs and a rummage through the man cave found wires, heat shrink, braiding and a switch. Couple of beers, music and soldering iron fired up....... commence Operation Light-up!  

Front has 2 x 3mm blue, 2 x 3mm and 2 x 5 mm white, rear 2 x 3mm white, rear lights painted with tamiya clear red 

 

 

 

 

 

Undecided whether to fit LEDs to front spot lights or roll bar lights.....???

 

 

[Davy Crockett]

 

After doing the head lights and rear lights, I couldn't help thinking should I do spots or roll bar lights....then I thought no, I'll leave it as it is. Bank holiday and as they say devil makes work for idle hands    Bit more of a job than I expected and probably added a kilo in wire, solder and bits           Well.... I think that's about it folks, build done and I can wholeheartedly say I've thoroughly enjoyed it. Love or hate the high lift I'm really chuffed how it's ended up and I've stretched my limited talents with this build

[Only4Fun]

Great job. Well done. Lovely looking truck

[Vanspeed]

I loved my high lift. Sold it a few years back and always regret it. Made a custom blackfoot body for it at first then a Willys jeep pickup body for it. It was a lot of fun.