58048: Toyota 4x4 Pickup Bruiser from simensays showroom, CruiserBruiser :: FJ40 3spd project

Model: (Click to see more) 58048: Toyota 4x4 Pickup Bruiser
Status: Restored
Date: 8-May-2004
Comments: 6

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Ok, getting close now and though I'd take some pics and post of my dream Tamiya 3spd. As they never made one I did it myself.

I took one of my Bruisers, took it apart and cleaned it real good - rebuildt it and mounted some Jugg springs and Monster Truck damper houses to match the extra height of the leafs. Part from that only the rear body post, it a stock Bruiser Chassis. The body is made by Pro-Line and is lexan (which I really do not like - lexan that is, with it lack of detail). I fitted the Bruiser interior, perfect match, which I think gives the body better depth and scale look.

I tried it real quick indoors today after fitting the radio gear to see that it was all good, and man I was surprised by the speed of this heavy ol' thang - I've never ever driven a 3spd before, so I can't wait to take it outdoors!

Comments

pleiku68

8-May-2004

VERY NICE JOB SIMEN..ORIGINAL FOR SURE AND BEAUTIFUL COLOR...

technical.burP

23-Aug-2004

Well done. The body looks great for a lexan one. I like the Landcriser too and I will get myself such a body.

caprinut

24-Nov-2005

That`s perfect man!!!! What`s the weelbase of a bruiser by the way? I`m building a tlt-1 with the same body......

8-Feb-2006

looks great

Wyoming

3-Sep-2006

Ha, very cool, I never have messed with the old 3 speeds for fear of the hobby getting even more expensive! I do admit this is my favorite type of truck in real life. They are solid trucks sort of like a heavy duty Jeep but much more nimble than a big Hummer back in the woods or on moutain trails. Good idea for the interior, I might have to look on ebay!

freyahel

5-Oct-2009

excellent ! I've got the exact same truck in red...