2016 Blackfoot — Slow Build

[tecnica2001 196]

1 hour ago, mongoose1983 said:

The pressure the rims place over the tires' walls are going to break them for sure.

Unfortunately, the Blackfoot tires are prone to sidewall cracks, moreso with slight changes in the rims dimensions.

The tires aren’t stretched over the wheels, they fit as if they were on the stock rims.

[mongoose1983 3357]

1 hour ago, tecnica2001 said:

The tires aren’t stretched over the wheels, they fit as if they were on the stock rims.

Excellent then!

Both my Bruiser and Blackfoot trucks are on stands to avoid tire cracks.

Keep up the good work!

[tecnica2001 196]

The wheels are 2.2, but they are too wide for the Blackfoot tires, so I cut the outer lip and glued the tire on the wheel👍

[tecnica2001 196]

Finally got around to finishing the Ampro Grille, Headlights, and Back Window....

[tecnica2001 196]

It’s getting there, installed the grille and rear window, along with the Ampro center servo mount, 13.5 Jrelecs BL motor, the TBLE-02 should be able to handle it, hopefully, and MIP Diff.....I’m dreading installing the LEDs😭

[tecnica2001 196]

Here we go, lighting time:

 

[tecnica2001 196]

Lights all buttoned up and connected👍

[Biz73 603]

What adapters are you using to put hex wheels on the front?

[tecnica2001 196]

21 hours ago, Biz73 said:

What adapters are you using to put hex wheels on the front?

I’m using these:
 

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F274283625583

[Biz73 603]

Thanks. I saw those on Ebay a couple days ago and had the link bookmarked. Have you run them on any cars yet? Just curious how well they work.

[tecnica2001 196]

1 hour ago, Biz73 said:

Thanks. I saw those on Ebay a couple days ago and had the link bookmarked. Have you run them on any cars yet? Just curious how well they work.

Yup, on my Striker and Monster Beetle..👍

[tecnica2001 196]

Worked on the interior a bit more, added the steering wheel and a small digital display (look alike), I gotta say, it came out better than expected, maybe some paint and more details in the future “maybe”😁

[tecnica2001 196]

A lot more work went into the Mbaku Blackfoot, besides the interior, I’ve added:

Front bumper KC lights

Ampro Engineering Ford Tailgate letters

Ford Hi Lift tailpipe

I see the light at the end of the tunnel with this one😁

[Grumpy pants 5170]

My favourite Blackfoot by far 👍