zippos neverending project 5b

[zippo855]

This thing has been a long time since i started to "freshen" it up. main thing thats taken so long with this project is i decided to do some painting on this. did all the proper steps to get good adhesion of paint on the parts. deanodized, "keyed" surface, adhesion promoter, etc.
Finally have started making some good progress over the past week. its really starting to shape up. But still have a small piece or 2 to finish up. But on to some pics.
















been clearing over the past day or so. just waiting on this clear to dry then polish and clear some more. anyway, heres some update pics.





Lots of new parts to put once once paint is done and I start assembly.
comments and questions welcome. Thanks.

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alright, it is cleared. once this dries, do the final polish and on to assembly







and here's the rest of the upgrades going on this
turtle racing heavy duty front brace, rear plate, quick diff, enclosed clutch system w/ 1 piece brake.
killer cables, ssss pull cable, and kill switch
hostile boots
phat dad engine brace kit
dark soul dogbones
30.5 esp ported w/ mm stroker crank and outerwears
heavy duty drive cups on trans
new ss shocks with outerwears
proline under tray and desert rat body
ddm aluminum gas cap

i know i have some more parts somewhere as i have a new in line fuel filter for added protection, and a new servo. time to look around for them as i cant find my radio box either.....

[TheB1GDude]

Awesome paint job!!

[FloydfanYodaman]

Ride the Lightening!!!!!

...and is that thing as big as your boy? or is that just pic perspective?

[mycrors4]

there it is!! i love that paintjob.

the 5b is pretty big. it is a good 3-4ft long.

[zippo855]

Originally Posted by TheB1GDude

Awesome paint job!!

Thanks bud.

Originally Posted by FloydfanYodaman

Ride the Lightening!!!!!

...and is that thing as big as your boy? or is that just pic perspective?

Thanks. Its a perspective thing. Close though.
I have a pic of him holding up my 5sc somewhere.

Originally Posted by mycrors4

there it is!! i love that paintjob.

the 5b is pretty big. it is a good 3-4ft long.

Thanks man. I'll keep it updated here. Lol


Well minus the body I think paint's done. Got this cleared since these pics. Here you go.









Should be starting assembly tonight depending on what time I get back in town from work.

[BART]

Looks incredible. I forgot how big that thing is.

[zippo855]

Originally Posted by BART

Looks incredible. I forgot how big that thing is.

lol, definitely a big beast. from when i got it from you there is very little still original. lol. i think the transmission, for the moment, will still have original hardened gears but going in turtle quick diff, throttle linkage (for the moment) and engine case (upgraded crank and piston / cylinder and carb.) is original gas tank and radio box. lol . have upgraded pretty much everything as a result of different issues. had a bad cartwheel once and destroyed front end, roll cage, and bent front of chassis, and had some issues with some of the rear a arms, they got replaced.

[zippo855]

started this morning, cleaned up the plastics and started assembly. new radio should be here tomorrow, and linkage hopefully later this week. did find a few things that will eventually getting replaced in the steering area.

heres pics
also got the final clear coats laid on the tank

[zippo855]

alright radio showed up, played with it for a few, got some kill switches set, installed now and ready to go


and did a lot more work tonight, all thats left is the rear supports for the roll cage, which i have to paint as it seem i forgot to. lol. install the roof and roof protector, finish securing the roll cage, and install the undertray. hopefully fire it up this weekend if all goes as planned.

[TheB1GDude]

that thing is an absolute beast man!! really looks awesome assembled with the custom painted parts!

[zippo855]

Originally Posted by TheB1GDude

that thing is an absolute beast man!! really looks awesome assembled with the custom painted parts!

Thanks bud. She's looking good. Can't wait to get it broke in and check the power of this motor.

Well the final piece showed up to fire it up.

Got it installed. More pics and vids this weekend

[zippo855]

Vids uploading will post later. Some pics with undertray on. Trimmed window for yamadude linkage.

[zippo855]

YouTube Video

YouTube Video

[zippo855]

well i mentioned it was a never ending project, well heres a look at the next upgrade for this......

[Donziikid]

Who makes that beast? Twin cylinder is funnn.

[zippo855]

Originally Posted by Donziikid

Who makes that beast? Twin cylinder is funnn.

obr rcmk turtle racing. rcmk makes the case, oneill brothers racing makes the crank and puts zenoah top ends on turtle racing and obr came up with the install kit

[BART]

Good god, a twin would be amazing. Can't see the videos as IOS seems to think its too highfalutin to play them.

[winner]

lol how much money does your wife think you have in this vs. how much you really have?

[zippo855]

Originally Posted by BART

Good god, a twin would be amazing. Can't see the videos as IOS seems to think its too highfalutin to play them.

lol, yeah the twin videos ive seen so far make these out to be a beast of an animal, i cant wait. lol
the videos are just some break in runs. if i put links will they let you watch them?

Originally Posted by winner

lol how much money does your wife think you have in this vs. how much you really have?

she knows how much the engine cost, she has no idea on overall money i have in it though. lol

[zippo855]

got some better braking power, the brakes i had worked good, for a bit.. so it was time to try something better. so this babys going in when the twin goes in.