Granite with 1966 Ford F100 body

[GRC]

Still needs paint and shoe goo. But I'm loving it already.

 

[Jimbobjr]

One of my favorite trucks. Looks great, what color?

 

[GRC]

Red with black. I'm stealing this guy's paint scheme.

 

[jondilly1974]

Still needs paint and shoe goo. But I'm loving it already.

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That’s body is dope. I would go with an antique color like a light green or baby blue.

 

[GRC]

That’s body is dope. I would go with an antique color like a light green or baby blue.

I wanted an antique baby blue, but I couldn't find it in polycarbonate. The closest was Duratrax Teal. I bought it, but it's too bold, more Notorious blue, not really vintage/faded baby blue. I've seen some videos with great antique blues, but not polycarbonate, or probably an airbrushed mix. This is perfect, but it's not polycarbonate.

 

[Mr.Vylan]

Sweetness!

 

[slick2500]

I did mine in Tamiya PS-14.

 

[Mmcpherson]

Just did mine yesterday also! Light coat of Dark metallic Blue with black backer.

 

[L3phturn]

I did mine in Tamiya PS-14.
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Looks phenomenal! Can you tell me more about the mounting system you are using? Is it convenient/easy, how do you like it? Where can I get it?

 

[slick2500]

Looks phenomenal! Can you tell me more about the mounting system you are using? Is it convenient/easy, how do you like it? Where can I get it?

That is a Traxxas Stampede with the Proline body mount kit https://www.prolineracing.com/performance-parts/extended-body-mounts-stampede-4x4.asp

But for the Granite you can modify the body posts to fit these https://www.amainhobbies.com/prolin..._PyJZ0Su4uD2HUom4Ec8crPszEscYB1UaAhVvEALw_wcB you will need a dremel and a 3.5mm drill bit.

 

[L3phturn]

That is a Traxxas Stampede with the Proline body mount kit https://www.prolineracing.com/performance-parts/extended-body-mounts-stampede-4x4.asp

But for the Granite you can modify the body posts to fit these https://www.amainhobbies.com/prolin..._PyJZ0Su4uD2HUom4Ec8crPszEscYB1UaAhVvEALw_wcB you will need a dremel and a 3.5mm drill bit.

Thank you that's a great help! How do you like using them? Are they better for a shelf queen or do they hold up for bashing?

 

[Notorious J]

Still needs paint and shoe goo. But I'm loving it already.

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Mini Notorious. I liiiiike it!

 

[slick2500]

Thank you that's a great help! How do you like using them? Are they better for a shelf queen or do they hold up for bashing?

They hold up great for bashing, every now and then one might come off so you should check them from time from to time to make sure they didn't loosen up. The Proline ones hold up better than the 3D printed ones I bought off eBay though, the ebay ones tend to crack or the threaded insert pulls out of the plastic.

 

[GRC]

Looks phenomenal! Can you tell me more about the mounting system you are using? Is it convenient/easy, how do you like it? Where can I get it?

With stock V1/V2 Granite body mounts, the front tilts downwards quite a bit. With the new longer V3 Granite body mounts the body sits nicely. https://www.arrma-rc.com/part/ARA320606 You just have to drill new holes for the pins. The body mount platforms in the rear block the body pins. Drilling holes in the body mounts that run lengthwise rather than across the body solves the problem. A benefit to using Granite body mounts is you can still use Granite bodies from the factory.

Just did mine yesterday also! Light coat of Dark metallic Blue with black backer.
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No pins. What are you using for a body mount system?

 

[GRC]

That’s body is dope. I would go with an antique color like a light green or baby blue.

Bah, I found it, Tamiya Corsa Grey. Too late for this body, already went with a different color.

 

[GRC]

Went with gunmetal and black. She's banged up already. At least I landed my first front flips.

 

[slick2500]

Went with gunmetal and black. She's banged up already. At least I landed my first front flips.

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Where did you get the plastic pieces on the roof and the rear of the bed? Did you make those?

 

[GRC]

Where did you get the plastic pieces on the roof and the rear of the bed? Did you make those?

Made from heat moldable plastic
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...sin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&&tag=arrma-20
I used it for a roofguard on my original Granite body as well. It stayed on through all my bashes with just double sided heavy duty Gorilla tape. However, the tailguard on this body fell off quickly. I'm making it broader so it has more surface area for the tape. We'll see if it holds.

 

[Jerry-rigged]

That’s body is dope. I would go with an antique color like a light green or baby blue.

How about both?

 

[K-BASH]

Dark green sitting on senton6