gladiator build
07-04-2014, 05:01 PM
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I custom built my driver so that he would fit in the truck. I took his feet off and glued his leather boots on ( I can't believe detail the doll has ) and took one inch out of his stomach to get what was needed. so I chopped up a rare 140.00 dollar doll to get the look that was needed. Wow! 
07-05-2014, 01:19 PM
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07-06-2014, 04:35 PM
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I spent some time tuning the looks and and mostly the steering with raising the bumper. This gave me the wheel travel and also the coverage that the grill needed to look right. I also painted the rear bumper and tire carrier while taking things apart. I still have more to take apart and paint but this was a good start. 
07-09-2014, 04:04 PM
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I got the bottom painted and also you can see the rock sliders pretty good as well. the slider are bolted in through the body in 5 places that made it very ridged. It was thin there and need to be done that way. 
07-09-2014, 04:08 PM
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I have the yow strap mounted to the D-ring that swivels and is part of the rear diff housing. I added a hook to the free end, for quick hook ups.
07-09-2014, 08:14 PM
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07-15-2014, 09:39 AM
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I installed a set of bars the the middle of the cage. It looks good and even better, I can use it to carry it! It's now a 14 pound suite case!
07-15-2014, 01:57 PM
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07-21-2014, 05:54 PM
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07-24-2014, 03:57 PM
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