Big Pete Clod 6×6

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Big Pete Clod 6×6

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Submitted By
Robert Watkins
Winchester, VA, United States of America
Build Information
Readers Ride Title Big Pete Clod 6×6
Vehicle Class Monster Truck
Chassis Brand Other
Chassis Model ESP
Other Chassis Brand and Model 6×6
Body Brand Tamiya
Body Model Bullhead
Power System Electric
Electric Motor Brand and Model HPI 15 turn FIREBOLTS
Speed Control Brand and Model Castle MAMBA X
Battery Brand and Model 2s Reaction
Wheels and Tires Brand and Model Custom wheels by George Fry with Pro Line Giant Tracs
Shocks Brand and Model 12 DX oil filled
Axles Brand and Model Tamiya Clodbuster
Paint Brand and Model Paint by Barry Gamble
Graphics Brand and Model Hand painted graphics
Radio System Brand and Model Spektrum DX4C
Further Description/Back Story All the aluminum pieces (chassis and Hot Racing tubes and knuckles) were Cerakoted sniper grey. The stock clod gear cases and all plastic ladder bar components Cerakoted graphite black by Coatings USA, Front Royal, Va. Electronics : 15 turn HPI Firebolts wired to a Castle Mamba X esc, 25kg servo, and Spektrum receiver. The Bullhead body was painted by Barry Gamble. The visor by Chris Nissen. The wheels from George Fry were hand sanded and polished then wrapped in Proline Giant Tracs with 6 wheel steering. DX shocks with UK Monsters bell cranks and carbon fiber shock mounts and stainless steel hardware throughout. Dump bed by Toucan hobbies. Truck weighs in at 22 lbs.

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