Homemade Brushless Baja 5B style Buggy

It's made by our one and only rc-m

...awkward...

[JERRY2KONE]

Yea I think it is time for change, don't you? Mike you should place that pic into the archives and blast up a few new pics of that awsome Baja 5b that you have. That would be much more advantageous for what we are doing here these days. Your site, your decision. Just my 2 cents.

[Jahay]

nice job cutting down the wheel hexs...

I really need a drill press to do this... out of curioisity what tool did you use to slice through the hex to get it to your desired length?

THANKS

[v8hatch]

Just a hacksaw, take your time with it though.

[zueslilbuddy]

For your front shaft the second one, what did you use, was it solid and you drilled it?
Or was it tubing and you just added the set screw holes?

[v8hatch]

It's solid 12mm rod, it's all i had. I took it to a guy i know that has a lathe and drilled into each end then drilled and tapped the side for the grub srcews.

[killajb]

You server your time, and planned out your life so that you could enjoy it this way. I applaud you for it, and thank you for your service to our country sir. My dad also did over 20 years and retired as an officer. He's living out his dreams as well and loves that I've shared my RC addiction with him.

[JERRY2KONE]

Thank you for your kind regards. we are all faced with choices and the freedoms to make them without coersean. I still remember at an early age closely observing my surroundings and some of the people of those times in an effort to figure out what made them tick. Watching so many people in their 20's, 30's & even into their 40's unhappy with their lives, and the jobs they chose growing up. I knew at a very young age that I wanted better for myself. Without the gift of rich parents, no money, nor hopes for a privledged education the military seemed to be the best bet for free training, and the idea of being able to retire at the age of 38 looked extremely appealing. Once signed up (Mar/1977) I quickly leanred that if you want the best out of your job you had to strive to be the best at what you did. I moved up quicky through the ranks working my way to the goals that I had set for myself along the way. I knew within the first few months what I wanted out of the Navy and what I hoped to accomplish during my commitment. Complete at least a 20 year career to achieve retirement status at 38, make E-7/CPO/Chief Petty Officer, and become a boot camp drill instructor. Reaching each one of these goals came with hard work and dedication even in the face of resistance and having to overcome great obstacles along the way. Become a fighter and absorb every pit of information/education that becomes available. No one gave me anything, and I had to fight every step of the way to beat out the compitition. That is just the way it is. Now I can look back with pride in knowing that I did my best and it paid off in a big way.

[zueslilbuddy]

v8hatch what did you use to hold the bottom of the body on? Velcro?

[v8hatch]

No mate i used 2 of the bolts that go through the rear diff and then put 2 counter sunk bolts right at the front of the guard into the bottom of the chassis

[zueslilbuddy]

Originally Posted by v8hatch

No mate i used 2 of the bolts that go through the rear diff and then put 2 counter sunk bolts right at the front of the guard into the bottom of the chassis

OK I'm a little confused, (that was easy rite) could you post a pic, either here or in my thread.
Thanks

[v8hatch]

No worries i'll try and get some pic's tonight.

[v8hatch]

Ok it's been a while.......well the HD diff case turned up today and finally put it all back together, giving the buggy a bit of an early birthday cleaning it up.....pic's to come soon....

[v8hatch]

Ok got the new body and windows all fitted up.

[Jahay]

WOAH LOOKS AWESOME!!!! Nice work bud!

Liking the desperados on front and stock on rear! FUNKY! haha