Topic: Chevy Flatbed Scaler (Read 172 times)

Nate08 · « **on:** January 26, 2010, 10:10:31 AM »

My JK is nearing completion to so I wanted to start a build to run in the WARCRC "Team Trail Run" Class - 10" max wb, 4" max tire height.

Here's where we're headed:

Chevy Flatbed Scaler

Clod Body
Probably axial axles
Super Narrow Offset CAC beadlocks
Dirt Grabber

And here's how it's shaping up:

Got most my parts together for this thing so I started building, still waiting on a few odds and ends, and I'm not at all happy with the way the leafs are laying out so I'll be cutting those mounts off and doing it again

Side shot of the basic roller

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq240/grlzluvnate05/Redneck%20Mall%20Crawler/DSCN1496.jpg

Chevy Flatbed Scaler

Rear leafs baby!

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq240/grlzluvnate05/Redneck%20Mall%20Crawler/DSCN1497.jpg

Chevy Flatbed Scaler

Body is just resting...it wont be quite this crooked when it's mounted :oops:

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq240/grlzluvnate05/Redneck%20Mall%20Crawler/DSCN1498.jpg

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Ah the beginnings of a flat bed...

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq240/grlzluvnate05/Redneck%20Mall%20Crawler/DSCN1499.jpg

Chevy Flatbed Scaler

Nate08 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 26, 2010, 10:11:11 AM »

Was feeling motivated last night so I got started on the bed.

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq240/grlzluvnate05/Redneck%20Mall%20Crawler/DSCN1507.jpg

Chevy Flatbed Scaler

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq240/grlzluvnate05/Redneck%20Mall%20Crawler/DSCN1510.jpg

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Really shaty pic, but you get the idea of how it looks

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq240/grlzluvnate05/Redneck%20Mall%20Crawler/DSCN1509.jpg

Chevy Flatbed Scaler

Need to add the stake pockets and fit/stain the bed floor peices but then it'll be ready to mount up

Let me know what you think :cheers:

Nate08 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 26, 2010, 10:11:39 AM »

Made some progress the last week or so....
Widened out the bed to cover the tires - can't have a flatbed without mudflaps right?

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq240/grlzluvnate05/Redneck%20Mall%20Crawler/DSCN1518.jpg

Chevy Flatbed Scaler

Cab got treated to a does of bondo primer and axial exterior parts :cool:

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq240/grlzluvnate05/Redneck%20Mall%20Crawler/DSCN1516.jpg

Chevy Flatbed Scaler

Front bumper - may or may not go in the dumpster

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq240/grlzluvnate05/Redneck%20Mall%20Crawler/DSCN1514.jpg

Chevy Flatbed Scaler

And an overall side shot - flares are just taped on for now, need to trim and shape them to fit the fenderwells on the cab better

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq240/grlzluvnate05/Redneck%20Mall%20Crawler/DSCN1513.jpg

Chevy Flatbed Scaler

Let me know what you guys think :cheers:

makaluch · « **Reply #3 on:** January 27, 2010, 09:34:08 AM »

Sick build Nate! Can't wait to see this thing in action

Nate08 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 27, 2010, 09:37:47 AM »

Me either lol....hopefully it'll be running this weekend if my parts show up in time

Nate08 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 01, 2010, 12:02:27 PM »

Got more done on the flatbed this week - all that's really left now is the wiring and building a styrene box to disguise the project box in the bed

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq240/grlzluvnate05/DSCN1520.jpg

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http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq240/grlzluvnate05/DSCN1523.jpg

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You'd never guess I'm a Ford guy in 1:1 would you?

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq240/grlzluvnate05/DSCN1525.jpg

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Nate08 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 23, 2010, 02:53:23 PM »

Flatbed ran it's first team comp. Did ok, all things considered, tires have got to go though, the tread pattern is just too tight for running in muddy areas

Couple pics that were shot during the run

Chevy Flatbed Scaler

Chevy Flatbed Scaler