The X-rod
This is close enough to being finished that I can show you what I've done. The only thing left is to mount the electronics, which will go on the headline of the cab.
It started off as a concept, how to make an open-wheeled rod. The only logical solution was a gen1 front end as it could be alleviated down to it's bone essential parts, with plenty of room for a 1/25 motor to fit in. I also wanted wheely pulling action, so I chose to use a truck rear end and a radline SR motor... http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...l/100_3006.jpg I used a 1/25 jimmy flintstone chopped channeled Ford body, because it was the meanest I could find. Body mounted: http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...l/100_3005.jpg http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...l/100_3004.jpg The motor was a donation from Cryogenicdeath that I much appreciated...and it was a beaut'. http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...l/100_3066.jpg http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...l/100_3065.jpg Due to space I had to go hobby grade on the electronics and servo, the micro-t was sourced: http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...l/100_3067.jpg http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...l/100_3064.jpg http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...l/100_3062.jpg http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k6...l/100_3063.jpg Since the photos I have fixed the front radiator and added windows all around, the final step is to mount the electronics and secure the body with velcroe, and final detailing. Any comments/suggestions welcome. |
This is amazing! I would love to see some pics on how you mounted the rear truck part on the Gen 1 chassis. Perhaps even a video of this being driven around.
What kind of EP/ESC you using? Lemme know how long that battery lasts when running around.. I'm curious This is amazing though |
man that thang is going to look sick cant wait to see the end product!!
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Wow, thats amazing! I had the same idea before, but could never figure out the front end. I don't have any gen1s, so that idea never came to me. That thing would be right at home with my hot rod truck. Can't wait to see this one finished!
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Looks excellent Surg!! Can't wait to see final pictures!!
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i wanna see it do a wh00lie!
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OH killer, you got the steering worked out. Did you lock out the front suspension?
Killer to see it near done! Mwahhahahahaha... |
this is the best xmod ever made, hands down. very awesome!
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nice rat rod
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like i said before.....
**** AWESOME!!!!!!! not only is it KILLER,it's a first in Xmod history. it's the first Xmod Rat Rod. my only beef is that the engine is leaning one way and the radiator is leaning the other way. in all cases though this is THE BEST Xmod around to date! |
I can dig up a gasser fuel tank if you want. Look at some gasser and hot rods for the tiny 2-3 gallon fuel tank in front of the grille to see what I'm talking about. Also called a Moon Tank too I believe.
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Man that is sweet. You really did a great job pulling it all together. More pics when finished would be nice. Can't get enough of the street rods.
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Front is more traditional, don't see the drag tanks in the rear or sides too often, if at all.
http://jalopnik.com/assets/images/ga...679d207c_o.jpg http://jalopnik.com/assets/images/ga...6445f6b1_o.jpg You can see this custom one here. Has a iron spike from some garden decor. |
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That one...is ridiculous...I love it. |
Look up "Billetproof" on Jalopnik.com for more info on it. You see the velocity stacks on the carbs? Those were brass pots, with the bottoms cut out for the carb. Also the home pluming pipes for the cooling system.
All sorts of cool stuff in that hell machine. |
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Hmm, something I might think about after the move and once I complete the list of ongoing projects that I already have. |
Evo's chassis is way too chunky to make this work right. Think I've seen osmeone try with an evo chassis, but it just doesn't look right.
But, I personally hate the evo car chassis for modding. The truck chassis is sweet to pick at. |
how are you going to go forwards with the motor cradle facing backwards? perhaps something in the wiring? maybe just drive it with backwards controls.
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he has all kinds of **** that you would find in the garden section of lowes stuck to it. that's the beauty of a rat though. take what you can find and MAKE it work. |
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