Build Thread Element Ecto build

[sumguy75]

Got the body mount figured out, made a little kydex bridge between the front shock mounts with magnetic mounts. Wanted a little more holding it in place so I put a little velcro on the gearbox cover and on the inside back of the cab, fits just right.

 

[Doom!]

Nice adaptation.

 

[sumguy75]

New JConcepts Landmine tires installed, about 1/4 inch taller than stock. can't wait to give it a run, the compound is super grippy!

 

[majin]

mean lookin beast you got there, here in KY I'm driving thru brush often and would love that little clearance boost you got , very good lookin tires bro

 

[sumguy75]

Decided to start over and cut a thicker kydex flatbed. Ordered some scale accessories, a chain with towing hooks and aluminum traction boards. Have the spare tire just sitting for now, will decide how I want to mount it when I put the accessories in place.Supposed to be here tomorrow, want this thing ready to crawl Saturday!

 

[sumguy75]

Decided to go a different route, spare tire is 4 ounces so left it off, wanted to keep the weight lower. Put some aluminum traction boards and made a tow rack with chains/hooks. Really like the look, want to add a touch of weathering to the chains and flatbed/chassis with my Vallejo acrylics.

 

[Doom!]

Looks good, spare tires look great, but come with a performance penalty, I think you made the right choice.

 

[sumguy75]

Ready for action this weekend! Did some light weathering with acrylics today and at the last minute decided to use half the stock roll cage attached to the back of the cab. Looking forward to seeing it in action!

 

[Doom!]

Nice touch with the cage peice. Looks great, sounds like someone is going to have fun.

I woke up early this morning 4:15 to the sound of rain. So it's gonna have to be indoor crawling for me today.

 

[sumguy75]

Very happy with the way this thing crawls, don't think I'm going to make any big changes now. I'll try the higher overdrive gear at some point, other than that just minor tweaks here and there. Right now this thing is very capable, here's a video crawling on the rocks by a waterfall last weekend:

 

[WickedFog]

Man that looks like fun!

 

[sumguy75]

Man that looks like fun!

Its great, I had heard about this place before but didn't finally go try it until a few weeks ago. Its a little over a 30 minute drive, I've gone 4 weeks in a row now.

 

[Doom!]

Its great, I had heard about this place before but didn't finally go try it until a few weeks ago. Its a little over a 30 minute drive, I've gone 4 weeks in a row now.

I would spend a lot of time there too! Ecto is dialed, now you just get to enjoy it.

 

[majin]

Very happy with the way this thing crawls, don't think I'm going to make any big changes now. I'll try the higher overdrive gear at some point, other than that just minor tweaks here and there. Right now this thing is very capable, here's a video crawling on the rocks by a waterfall last weekend:

Man that's a beautiful spot
And your ecto looks right at home in it that's so dope

 

[majin]

I need more videos of your mean green machine bro

 

[sumguy75]

Here's another video from a different spot by the river..

 

[Doom!]

Awesome vid! My Ecto is so jealous.

 

[thatcraig]

Good looking paint job you did on the truck, love the hunter green.