87Warrior Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Craigslist :thumbsup: the guy was a Jeeper too. Longer links are in the box, along with a bunch of replacement parts. Even has headlight housings you can cut into the body. And yes, full price is just crazy talk! Edit: just measured the wheel base, about 12 1/4". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 Got it today, took it out, and took some random shots alongside the two older MJ bodies I have, and a couple with the real deal for size comparison... Enjoy! I am going to do some research, but I think I want to turn it into a rally-style truck... I like the wheelers, but the go-fast and jumps look better. I think that would be more fun, and I could race against the GF's older brother. And look cooler while doing it. 8) Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Cool deal! Any chance you can snap a better picture of the sticker sheet? I am just curious. Can't wait to see what you do to the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 :rock on: Cool deal! Any chance you can snap a better picture of the sticker sheet? I am just curious. Can't wait to see what you do to the body. There is also a sheet of window precut masking... So you don't have to try to cut the windows yourself when you paint. Rob L. Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmaay Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Too bad there isn't a jeep tailgate decal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Looks like the 91-92 HO grille. :clapping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 Looks like the 91-92 HO grille. :clapping: Yep, the body is stamped Copyright 1992 Jeep Comanche, Chrysler LLC. : Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Maybe if we can get some scaled comancheclub.com stickers made, a Jeep tailgate sticker could be made. Hint, hint... Spencer? I would totally rock a CC windshield banner :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 Maybe if we can get some scaled comancheclub.com stickers made, a Jeep tailgate sticker could be made. Hint, hint... Spencer? I would totally rock a CC windshield banner :thumbsup: Same here. Pete had some really small decals, but he handed them all out when he was at my place. Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 how long would the windshield decal need to be? and the tailgate has the JEEP molded in. you just need a real steady hand when painting. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kastein Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 :fs1: I DO NOT NEED ANOTHER EXPENSIVE HOBBY! I refuse to look at these ever again or I will end up with one. and the tailgate has the JEEP molded in. you just need a real steady hand when painting. :D Exactly what I was gonna say :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Body, interior, and floor pan are on their way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 Think I may have found an alternative to the crawler chassis I have been looking for... The wheelbase and track width of the body is too small for any of the 1/10 racers. So I found a 1/12 HPI Mini trophy truck, that shares the same 12.3" wheelbase, and the track width is about right (Body fender to fender is about 8", the truck has a 8.3" stance). So here is the website for it, and a video of it tearing around the track. http://www.hpiracing.com/kitinfo/103034/ Ready to run is about $229 from what I have found. With some searching, it could probably be had cheaper. Rob L. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Wow! That trophy truck stuff is cool. I like the direction you're headed with this Rob. But man, I would get so turned around trying to race around a track like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 But man, I would get so turned around trying to race around a track like that. I've always wanted to mount a tiny camera on one. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche12 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 yea there one that powered by 9v and can be wireless far way( for helicopter r/c) but u can use it on vehicle. i gotta find what url that sell those awesome found it: http://www.nitrorcx.com/wosmlora24gh.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnQ Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 I have an older style one for sale if anyone is interested. Previos owner started to paint it, other than that it is in pretty good shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 I have an older style one for sale if anyone is interested. Previos owner started to paint it, other than that it is in pretty good shape. PM SENT!!! Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 A little update. Image Not Found Image Not Found Still have some details to finish up on the floor pan and get it all buttoned together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hate to be a thread hog, but I got her buttoned back together this evening. Rob, where are your updates?! Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found There are still a few things I want to get done to the body, including modified rock sliders, a more scale front bumper deal, and a whip antenna to act as the transmission antenna. The back window is BEGGING for a Comancheclub sticker :rotf: The nice thing about the floor pan is that it provides reinforcement to the body bumpers, so they should not crack when hitting a rock. As time and money allows, I will replace the plastic driveline and suspension parts with metal. Now I need to find a decent place to crawl here in KC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche13 Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 can i get mine in a bench seat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 can i get mine in a bench seat If you are any good at plastic work you can. The interior comes as a whole molded piece for the XJ. Could cut the bench seat out of the back and form it in place of the buckets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue XJ Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Hate to be a thread hog, but I got her buttoned back together this evening. Rob, where are your updates?! Image Not Found There are still a few things I want to get done to the body, including modified rock sliders, a more scale front bumper deal, and a whip antenna to act as the transmission antenna. The back window is BEGGING for a Comancheclub sticker :rotf: The nice thing about the floor pan is that it provides reinforcement to the body bumpers, so they should not crack when hitting a rock. As time and money allows, I will replace the plastic driveline and suspension parts with metal. Now I need to find a decent place to crawl here in KC. Looks real good, I keep checking at my LHS and they are still saying the body is not available yet since it hasn't been released. I'll be mounting mine on the original Axial AX0 Scorpion, but with a tube buggy frame. Not sure how the 2 piece body will work with that, I might have to cut out the lower back wall and front wall of the bed to slip it over the tube buggy frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Thanks man. I ordered my MJ body straight from Pro Line. Showed up in a few days. I used 4 fasteners to hold the body and bed together. Those two mounted alone felt pretty darn sturdy, so I don't think you will have anything to worry about. Sounds like you have a pretty slick machine, can't wait to see it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche13 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 here is another one link to site http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=271678 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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