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Old 02-11-2006, 04:29 PM
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Default Xfactor Project... Body is done! Pics! Almost done.

Here is the 72 Chevy body that I chose for this project. I did a classic type paint job, and it's not perfect by any means, but good enough for me and the best I could do. I also added an ACNCM cooling head.

For anyone who hasn't been following my project, here is a quick catchup-

Custom homebrewed front servo mount/upper 4 link mount
Custom homebrewed front steering drag link and steering linkage
Custom homebrewed rear upper 4 link mount
Modded front upper links (shortened)
Lifted
Extended Wheelbase
Removed stock skidplates
Custom homebrewed cantilevel shafts (longer)
TMaxx sliding driveshafts (still have to finish rear)
TMaxx disk brake
Giga Crusher Cold Air Intake- functional!
Racer's Edge Servo Saver
Hitec MG645 steering, 605BB throttle
Custom throttle linkage
LST Ball ends throughout
Reedy 6V NiMH Rx pack
XTM 24.7
XTM Al Tranny side plates
XTM Al Cantilevers & mounts
XTM Al axle link mounts
XTM XF2 Chassis, shocks, engine mounts
XTM Al wheelie bar
Racer's Edge exhaust deflectors
Savage Axles
MGT Wheels/tires (soon to be HotBodies 7.7" Fireballs)
Fuel tank/receiver box relocated
Forward Only Conversion
ACNCM Cooling head
Proline 72 C10 Chevy body Tamiya paints

It still needs a few odds and ends, but this is about it! My final project pictures will be soon.









Old 02-11-2006, 04:33 PM
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Default RE: Xfactor Project... Body is done! Pics! Almost done.

Here's the before picture for a point of reference.

Old 02-11-2006, 04:33 PM
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Sweet! Looks like it's came from a long way, from where you started!
Old 02-11-2006, 07:44 PM
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thats hott dude, i like the steering servo mod the most
Old 02-11-2006, 08:38 PM
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you should send those pictures to rccaraction i bet they would place it in the magazine readers rides. good work you just need some cars to crush know.
Old 02-11-2006, 08:50 PM
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That is hot!
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You did a good job and put in a lot of time on that thing. Good luck with runnin the thing when you do, looks like a bad a@% ride!
Old 02-11-2006, 10:46 PM
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where did you get the giga crusher intake. been looking but can't find anywhere to get it
Old 02-11-2006, 11:15 PM
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Who cares if RCCA puts it as a reader's ride? They are so biased, that the real racers won't care. Send it in to RC driver or XRC for the contest
Old 02-11-2006, 11:18 PM
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very nice man, the body looks sweet, i love the intake and cooling head to, heck i love all of it.
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hey dale can you tell us how much money you put into that thing.
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Oh Dale, BTW, I forgot to tell you how awesome of a job you have done, and I'd like to see you crawl that thing. Get a video of the thing crawling!!!
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That looks awesome Dale! yeah you should get a video of it on here!

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