Build Thread Trx-6m project

[Cheetah928]

Hey guys, I recently saw a thread where someone challenged someone to convert a trx-4m to a 6wd to create a trx-6m. I saw this and was really interested. It looks like the hardest part will be finding a frame conversion, but I probably can just add an extra frame extension, or maybe a whole new frame all together. Little bit of body work needed, but that’s easy. More updates coming!

 

[Chubaka]

I think gladiator or jeep gladiator or wrangler would look best. K10 if it's a flat bed tow truck would look dope.

 

[WickedFog]

https://a.co/d/3bmlnbJ

Comes with mid axle and chassis

 

[WickedFog]

Likely better options out there. That took about 30 seconds to find.

 

[Brady Matthews]

79 ford body?

 

[WickedFog]

This would be killer.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0LqPiL

 

[Cheetah928]

https://a.co/d/3bmlnbJ

Comes with mid axle and chassis
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I want to try and do this cheaply. I don’t want metal, but thanks. I’ll keep it in mind.

 

[Cheetah928]

This would be killer.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0LqPiL
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Oh! That gives me an idea! I’ll see if they have one of those 70’s style gladiator bodies. I’ll consider that. I’m gonna do a truck front with a flatbed rear I know that much.

 

[WickedFog]

I want to try and do this cheaply. I don’t want metal, but thanks. I’ll keep it in mind.

Oh. Well that's a plastic model.

 

[Cheetah928]

I see there’s an axial chassis that looks longer. But at that point I’m converting it to an scx24 6x6

 

[WickedFog]

I see there’s an axial chassis that looks longer. But at that point I’m converting it to an scx24 6x6

 

[Cheetah928]

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Oh cool! Is that yours?

 

[Cheetah928]

I used a photo editor to see what it might be like. Do you like the 1st or 2nd wheelbase?

 

[WickedFog]

Oh cool! Is that yours?

Yeah, it's an SCX24 based 6x6 chassis. They are sold all over the place.

 

[Cheetah928]

UPDATE! Visited the Traxxas store while I was down here in texas and the guy told me some info that's probably important. Gonna go with a K10 body and I'm now second guessing myself on how I'm gonna do it. Mostly the suspension links.

 

[brushless12v]

79 ford body?

yeah baby square headlights

 

[brushless12v]

yeah baby square headlights

always my favorite.

 

[brushless12v]

daily driver

 

[brushless12v]

daily driver

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Wish I still had it....

 

[WickedFog]

daily driver

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I swear I have seen a Bronco that looked just like that, a long time ago.