ok, onto the Hilux body:
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Originally Posted by Winner
well got the links on:
not very fond of the color, but hey, they came with the truck so who can complain...
drive shafts are at a huge angle, but still run smoothly
and ZOMG i want the rest of my body >.<
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Originally Posted by Winner
update!
got the cab, now the fun begins =]
got the bed premiered yes, nasty color but any scratches will look like rust... well in a perfect world xD
getting rid of some of thoose nasty holes
as of now: 
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Originally Posted by Winner
Update!
i actually amazed myself on this one 
this is how i mounted the bed:
started:
then:
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[QUOTE=Winner;62999]fitted:
i can use the stock mounts:
completely adjustable!
painted the cab, got rid of that pesky hole on the hood:
got those holes taken out, he cab still needs 1 more coat of primer then sanding and its ready for paint.
however there was one body piece that was ready for paint....
its a bit hard to see the true color because of the lighting but tomorrow i will try to get some daytime outside pics. keep im mind this is without clear coat. and im my opinion i dont think this turned out too bad for my first metallic paint job
was running some prices. its amazing how much these little rigs cost over time...
- Axial Dingo kit- $250
- Dingo aluminum arms- $10
- Proline silverado body- $40
- EXI metal gear super torque servo- $15
- Integy 128mm shocks- $45
- Traxxas red T-Maxx springs- $7
- Hot Racing driveshaft retainers- $7
- 3Racing 1/10 winch- $35
- Blue Li-Po 1300mAH 2s Li-Po (2) $15 each so- $30
- Kyosho 30T motor (from the 80's LOL) (free)
- RC4WD 4CH radio system- $90
- Novak Rooster ESC $90
- Yea Racing Li-Po buzzer- $10
- Axial Black/chrome beadlock rims- $35
Body:
toyota Hilux- $71
primer- $6
color coat- $7
clear coat- $7
Total: $755
and still have to spend another $40 on body parts for the Hilux.