I think I got another one

[scavenger]

I just got a call from one of my friends who has a very large new bright Escalade body. It looks like it will work on my xmaxx. I'll go pick it up today and post some pics.

 

[scavenger]

Turns out it's an Avalanche and the wheelbase looks close enough for the xmaxx. Let the hack job commence!

 

[WickedFog]

Turns out it's an Avalanche and the wheelbase looks close enough for the xmaxx. Let the hack job commence!
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That body is gonna love its new home for sure!

 

[Chubaka]

Should look mean when its done.

 

[Doom!]

You have the most eclectic collection of rc's!

 

[WickedFog]

You have the most eclectic collection of rc's!

Yes he does. And they're all pretty wicked.

 

[scavenger]

You have the most eclectic collection of rc's!

Thank you. I'm not wrapped too tight, I've heard .
I've had the 8s xmaxx for awhile with a barbie camper body that's been beat to poop but is still holding up. Time to give it a break.

 

[scavenger]

It's hacked and the body fits pretty good. I had to go just a little further to the rear than I wanted but there's always compromises with these things.
I have a feeling this one is going to take a while to get finished.

 

[WickedFog]

It's hacked and the body fits pretty good. I had to go just a little further to the rear than I wanted but there's always compromises with these things.
I have a feeling this one is going to take a while to get finished.
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Hell, it looks great like that in my opinion. The front arms travel back at an angle anyway, so they fall towards the arches. Love it man!

 

[Doom!]

Looks killer on there.

 

[scavenger]

Step one is done. I had some new xmaxx body mounts in my parts and everything worked out with minimal cutting. I mock everything up with a good grade of hot glue and then screw it in place. Sometimes the glue can be structural if you use a high grade and apply it red hot. Don't discount it's use in construction and NO dollar store crap. Always check to make sure your getting a good bond before proceeding too far, sometimes it sticks like baby poop to a blanket and sometimes it don't .
Check out the pics if you're into butchering plastic.

I think I'll detail and use this motor in the back. I'll just remove the bed cover and slide it up to the back window. I might use Velcro or rubber bands and possibly a combination of both to mount the motor so it doesn't get beat too badly and rattle apart. I wish I had another one for the front...