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overtki11 · **new use for an old shell.... -** 03.27.2006, 01:06 AM

hey there guys and gals?....

this be my first post.....

firstly, thanks mike!!! for helping me out with my orders etc etc....your services are first rate!!!

well...

i finished putting together my gorilla maxx couple of weeks ago but didnt have a suitable shell to cover it up...

didnt like the idea of the shell sitting above the batts leaving them exposed....whats a guy to do right???....

so i whipped out some scissors and hack'd the crap out of my old txt shell,...here's the finished product....

just gotta tell myself...dont flip it...dont flip it!!! :035:

JOHNNYMAXXIMA · 03.27.2006, 01:19 AM

I like it! A very unique and custom job.
And don't wory about flipping it, your front shock towers and wing in the back should keep that custom flat black body protected.

Jasper · 03.27.2006, 01:20 AM

This body is sick!. It looks like a Hot-Rod :018:

overtki11 · 03.27.2006, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JOHNNYMAXXIMA

I like it! A very unique and custom job.
And don't wory about flipping it, your front shock towers and wing in the back should keep that custom flat black body protected.

haha...thanks!

actually, i'm not concerned bout the shell at all...its my weak stock bulks i'm concerned about.....i broke the rears a week ago....if i flip it this time, i'm surethe front will go....yes yes..i'm saving up for them Fastlane combo ones!!

stampy · 03.27.2006, 01:39 AM

hey what body is that? whats the wheels base on it from the middle of the fender to fender

overtki11 · 03.27.2006, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Jasper

This body is sick!. It looks like a Hot-Rod :018:

thanks buddy....yeah i guess you're right....done in primer right?? haha

overtki11 · 03.27.2006, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by stampy

hey what body is that? whats the wheels base on it from the middle of the fender to fender

its a proline early 50's panel..for t/e maxx...wheelbase? sorry cant help you now....the front fenders are gone!:eek:

coolhandcountry · 03.27.2006, 08:15 AM

I like the way it looks. I think it is cool.

maxxdude1234 · 03.27.2006, 09:41 AM

That truck looks awsome! With a bit more bling it would look even better! :D

ps. what towers are those? Never seen them before

coolhandcountry · 03.27.2006, 01:49 PM

Those look to be the new flm shock towers. I like to get me a some of them but haven't yet. I have to see if mike has them in yet.

overtki11 · 03.27.2006, 04:26 PM

thanks guys!....yes them shock towers are from fastlane machine.....i actually ordered the model before this one but got this updated design instead.....was kindda shocked initially as i was really looking forward to receiving the "old" design.....but i guess these new ones have grown on me.
one things for sure..the quality and finish is awesome!

RC-Monster Mike · 03.27.2006, 06:28 PM

I like it! It looks like a hot rod. definately cool. :)

overtki11 · 03.27.2006, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

I like it! It looks like a hot rod. definately cool. :)

thanks....

actually, right now..i'm running this truck WIthout the bumpers (not wise..i know) but i feel that the stock bumpers clash with the look of the whole truck.....i've been searchin the web for sumthin that will "flow" ...but haven found anything suitable....anyone here got ideas? ....i'm not keen in alu ones coz with my driving,..they'll be bent outta shape in no time..haha.

overtki11 · 03.28.2006, 07:56 AM

here are some pics of my truck gettin some runtime......

maxxdude1234 · 03.28.2006, 08:56 AM

That is one of the coolest rc's I've ever seen. Instead of bumpers,you could look into some titanium skids that have a lip on them, for example these: http://www.greatassemblyrc.com/Titanium_Skid_Plates.cfm . They're expensive, but will last forever! Some other companies make skids like these, but the greatassemblyrc ones are the best.