Nitro Solid Axle "Pre-Runner" build

[Ckeithnitro]

I've cutout rough chassis plate, using Slash front end.
Solid axle is Axial, with alum 4 links..

Driveline is MIP, which I pieced together to get the lenght I needed, Trans is Traxxas,
HPI wheels, Proline tires

Made some lower chassis stiffeners n mounts

A little mock up...

 

[WoodiE]

This should be a good build!

 

[HPIguy]

Very nice work, can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[hulkmaxx]

Awesome work Ckeith! Can't wait to see this one finished.

 

[SMaxxin]

Great looking project, looking forward to watch the progress!

 

[Ckeithnitro]

Well I have the lower chassis bars mounted, and front plate made up..

A few more pics of chassis progress...

 

[Ckeithnitro]

 

[hulkmaxx]

Awesome! A nitro Yeti.

 

[MudSlinger33]

Very cool! It looks like a real clean build. I am already waiting for a running video.

 

[Ckeithnitro]

So far so good, everything has gone to plan
I've started to fab the rear vertical plates that shocks and swaybar will mount to, and fuel tank will drop down in between..

 

[Ckeithnitro]

 

[Rolex]

What a beautiful piece of work. Great design.

 

[Ckeithnitro]

Thanks Rolex, as you can see I have a few more cross tubes to add.
I'm really happy how it turned out, nice n plumb/straight

 

[Rolex]

I'm looking into moving so I can get my shop set up again. I'm lost without my spray booth and I'm desperately waiting for Micro Mark to go on sale with free shipping for their milling machine.

 

[Ckeithnitro]

Oh a milling machine would be a great tool to have..
Good luck on getting Shop setup..

 

[hotrodrob]

Wow how did I miss this thread, nice work man!..Any updates?

 

[Rolex]

Wow how did I miss this thread, nice work man!..Any updates?

UPDATE:
No, I haven't gotten the milling machine yet.

 

[Ckeithnitro]

Here are some progress pics, cleaned up alum finish, mounted trans, engine/pipe, throttle servo, receiver box

 

[hotrodrob]

I like it man!

 

[Ckeithnitro]

Right on thanks, here's the underside..