Great video just ordered the tires and I found 12 mm to 17 mm adapter on eBay that converts the axle to a 17 so that you won’t have to use the washer with the nut that goes with the 12mm rim. on top of all that I’m on my way to making my upgrades exactly as you described thanks a lot
Yup. Circa 1990. But it's pretty scratched up, and I took the chrome parts off of it and put them on a new Super Clod body. That means I still have the licensed Chevy logos!
The Tech Buyer's Guru lol yeah when you rolled it my heart kinda sunk a little. Glad you kept the chrome. I’m about to buy a Clod once they’re back in stock but that 4x4x4 badge just looks hideous compared to the old bow tie
Here's where I show off the new body: ruclips.net/video/rwwk_A8uue8/видео.html And here's my brushless upgrade video: ruclips.net/video/kR0tUzWLrBY/видео.html Good luck with your truck, sorry you can't get that precious bowtie!
What nut did you use to mount the tires? I got the tires and I got the adapters and they fit perfectly and the original not that threads on there Will thread on there but it doesn't secure the tire in place because the opening is bigger I need like a washer or something.
You just need to use a washer between the nut and the wheel. Any washer will do - I had some spares in my toolbox, but if you don't have any, just look for some that are big enough to cover the opening in the wheel at the hardware store.
Yeah, I wish I could still get that original Clod sticker set. I made the best of it by salvaging the best stickers I had left and painting up a new Clod body. You can check it out here: ruclips.net/video/kR0tUzWLrBY/видео.html. And this thing handles even better than the Ground Pounder thanks to the custom chassis!
These upgrades will really make it last, and will allow you to go brushless if you want to. But I will say I've had a few other things break since I went brushless: blew out the front servo when it took a hard hit (doesn't have a servo saver, which is an issue), and I broke multiple ball ends on the 4-link suspension, because the added weight of the braces and tires, along with brushless power, just rips them off their mounts. Might make one more video of it, because it now has upgraded 4-links, upgraded servos, a new Pro-Line Ford body I just painted up, plus custom lighting!
Two things to keep in mind about the products you're buying. First, the Mod 1 pinion gear will require a shaft reducer if you're using a brushed motor, as it's designed for 1/8-scale brushless motors with a 5mm shaft. Here's the reducer you'll need: amzn.to/2CmxShB Also, Crawford Performance Engineering has its custom steel driveshafts in stock for $20 a piece. Front: crawfordperformanceengineering.com/product_info.php?products_id=926 and Rear: crawfordperformanceengineering.com/product_info.php?cPath=15_52_78_41_45&products_id=271. These are better than the Redcat-branded models that are sold out anyway.
The Tech Buyer's Guru yes I have a pro line ford body I have to paint still, I did buy a brushless system for it, I seen the servo savers r like $150 n it’s just a spring with a body pin,crazy, I got metal servos, now I’m gonna build my truck, hope u do another video, I’m gonna do a video on my build
Oh, no doubt, Arrma makes some great vehicles (I have a Talion). But there's something pretty unique about an old-school solid-axle MT. It just drives more scale, which is entertaining, but it's definitely not designed for big air!
@@TheTechBuyersGuru Agreed. I have many modern RCs but something still draws me back to the Tamiya Clodbuster...hahaha. Im an old Tamiya guy that started in 1978 with Radio Shack then on to Tamiya. I have a soft spot for them. This Redcat looks interesting. That chassis looks pretty flimsy though?
Hey, I go back a long way too, the Clod body in this video is actually the one I painted up as a kid back in 1989! But yeah, you are right about the Ground Pounder, it's pretty flimsy, and I eventually busted it beyond the point of wanting to repair it. Here are my two Clod videos, first with brushed power, and then with a brushless upgrade: - ruclips.net/video/rwwk_A8uue8/видео.html - ruclips.net/video/kR0tUzWLrBY/видео.html And yes, I did get a new body!
@@TheTechBuyersGuru I wish I kept my 1980's cars just for sentimental display value. The oldest car I have is a 1994 Tamiya Prerunner. I do have my Futaba Attack transmitter from the mid 80's. I love the Clod faults and all.
I actually kept my Tamiya Thundershot on a stand for decades, finally took it out for a spin and it shattered in multiple places (hubs, gearbox, suspension arm, etc.), so I tossed it. I couldn't bear to look at it anymore, it was too sad. Should have put it under glass and never taken it out again!!! But the Clod Buster, this thing's gearboxes are the best ever made. At this point, I've upgraded everything else, but those gears, they'll last forever!
If I add the axle braces and keep the stock motor what else do I have to replace to do a tire upgrade? Do I do the spur gear/pinion gear? Tires I choose I just have to make sure that 17 mm hex 1/2 inch offset 3.8 in MT? And do I still need the hex adapters with any Tire I choose? Thanks again I'm a big fan of your videos
I've tested both the Duratrax 3.8 lineup and Pro-Line's 3.8" tires, and the Pro-Lines really are better. They are lighter, have better foam inserts, and are made in the USA. I'd suggest the Mashers (amzn.to/2N7lVUc) for a scale monster truck. They have the proper offset. You will definitely still need the hex adapters, and of course the axle braces (my axles actually broke using the stock tires!). In terms of the gearing, I'd strongly suggest going with the Mod 1 Steel Spur, and then using a 9T Mod 1 pinion. For the stock motor, you need a 3mm shaft, so go with this ECX kit: amzn.to/2UZefpN. This kit also includes a 12T, which will replicate the gearing of the stock Ground Pounder, but honestly, that's not what you want. The 9T is a much better match for the motor. If you ever switched over to a higher turn motor, the 12T pinion would make sense (for example, a 27-turn or 35-turn crawler model).
May be some shocks that work would help ! although the ridiculous high centre of gravity makes sure its always going to be poor, and not worth spending time and money on .
The truck looks so awesome but i cant stand that it’s so top heavy,I would luv to see them make one that could take turns without going on 2 wheels all the time,n corners it looks like it bites hard and wants to roll over but besides that flaw everything else looks amazing 👍
Great video just ordered the tires and I found 12 mm to 17 mm adapter on eBay that converts the axle to a 17 so that you won’t have to use the washer with the nut that goes with the 12mm rim. on top of all that I’m on my way to making my upgrades exactly as you described thanks a lot
Is that an original Clod body? If so , it’s probably worth more than the Ground Pounder
Yup. Circa 1990. But it's pretty scratched up, and I took the chrome parts off of it and put them on a new Super Clod body. That means I still have the licensed Chevy logos!
The Tech Buyer's Guru lol yeah when you rolled it my heart kinda sunk a little. Glad you kept the chrome. I’m about to buy a Clod once they’re back in stock but that 4x4x4 badge just looks hideous compared to the old bow tie
Here's where I show off the new body: ruclips.net/video/rwwk_A8uue8/видео.html
And here's my brushless upgrade video: ruclips.net/video/kR0tUzWLrBY/видео.html
Good luck with your truck, sorry you can't get that precious bowtie!
What nut did you use to mount the tires? I got the tires and I got the adapters and they fit perfectly and the original not that threads on there Will thread on there but it doesn't secure the tire in place because the opening is bigger I need like a washer or something.
You just need to use a washer between the nut and the wheel. Any washer will do - I had some spares in my toolbox, but if you don't have any, just look for some that are big enough to cover the opening in the wheel at the hardware store.
Throw a set of AE or TLR shocks from maybe an 1/8 scale and it should handle very nice. The stickers look a bit spindly.
Yeah, I wish I could still get that original Clod sticker set. I made the best of it by salvaging the best stickers I had left and painting up a new Clod body. You can check it out here: ruclips.net/video/kR0tUzWLrBY/видео.html. And this thing handles even better than the Ground Pounder thanks to the custom chassis!
Top top job fella she looks spot on!!! The metal work looks superb
Hey, thanks. I really liked the stock Ground Pounder, just wanted it to really stand out!
I got the steel mod1 metal gears, the freestyle rc axle braces, just gotta get the steel driveshaftsoh yea n got the 40weight oil for shocks
These upgrades will really make it last, and will allow you to go brushless if you want to. But I will say I've had a few other things break since I went brushless: blew out the front servo when it took a hard hit (doesn't have a servo saver, which is an issue), and I broke multiple ball ends on the 4-link suspension, because the added weight of the braces and tires, along with brushless power, just rips them off their mounts. Might make one more video of it, because it now has upgraded 4-links, upgraded servos, a new Pro-Line Ford body I just painted up, plus custom lighting!
Two things to keep in mind about the products you're buying. First, the Mod 1 pinion gear will require a shaft reducer if you're using a brushed motor, as it's designed for 1/8-scale brushless motors with a 5mm shaft. Here's the reducer you'll need: amzn.to/2CmxShB
Also, Crawford Performance Engineering has its custom steel driveshafts in stock for $20 a piece. Front: crawfordperformanceengineering.com/product_info.php?products_id=926
and Rear: crawfordperformanceengineering.com/product_info.php?cPath=15_52_78_41_45&products_id=271. These are better than the Redcat-branded models that are sold out anyway.
The Tech Buyer's Guru yes I have a pro line ford body I have to paint still, I did buy a brushless system for it, I seen the servo savers r like $150 n it’s just a spring with a body pin,crazy, I got metal servos, now I’m gonna build my truck, hope u do another video, I’m gonna do a video on my build
The Tech Buyer's Guru thanks I did see these driveshafts and plan on ordering them, thank u for the help👍👍👊👊
Here's the Kimbrough servo saver I'm now using on both front and rear: amzn.to/2GeQbrk. It's just $9, works well.
what are those DIY steel rods that are ziptie to the links for? a little more info on that?
Those are anti-roll bars that were once marketed by Crawford Performance Engineering. No longer made.
@@TheTechBuyersGuru ah bummer. i just got their mod1 upgrades and the chassis brace is ordered too. about to make my GP 3s brushless next!
Ah, just be careful about that - I'd definitely stick with 2S to start!
@@TheTechBuyersGuru same driveshafts you did as well 👊
Or you can save all that money and just buy an Arrma...hahaha. I admit I like monster trucks and those are cool upgrades.
Oh, no doubt, Arrma makes some great vehicles (I have a Talion). But there's something pretty unique about an old-school solid-axle MT. It just drives more scale, which is entertaining, but it's definitely not designed for big air!
@@TheTechBuyersGuru Agreed. I have many modern RCs but something still draws me back to the Tamiya Clodbuster...hahaha. Im an old Tamiya guy that started in 1978 with Radio Shack then on to Tamiya. I have a soft spot for them. This Redcat looks interesting. That chassis looks pretty flimsy though?
Hey, I go back a long way too, the Clod body in this video is actually the one I painted up as a kid back in 1989! But yeah, you are right about the Ground Pounder, it's pretty flimsy, and I eventually busted it beyond the point of wanting to repair it.
Here are my two Clod videos, first with brushed power, and then with a brushless upgrade:
- ruclips.net/video/rwwk_A8uue8/видео.html
- ruclips.net/video/kR0tUzWLrBY/видео.html
And yes, I did get a new body!
@@TheTechBuyersGuru I wish I kept my 1980's cars just for sentimental display value. The oldest car I have is a 1994 Tamiya Prerunner. I do have my Futaba Attack transmitter from the mid 80's. I love the Clod faults and all.
I actually kept my Tamiya Thundershot on a stand for decades, finally took it out for a spin and it shattered in multiple places (hubs, gearbox, suspension arm, etc.), so I tossed it. I couldn't bear to look at it anymore, it was too sad. Should have put it under glass and never taken it out again!!! But the Clod Buster, this thing's gearboxes are the best ever made. At this point, I've upgraded everything else, but those gears, they'll last forever!
Its old school monster guys..yes top heavy..
If I add the axle braces and keep the stock motor what else do I have to replace to do a tire upgrade? Do I do the spur gear/pinion gear? Tires I choose I just have to make sure that 17 mm hex 1/2 inch offset 3.8 in MT? And do I still need the hex adapters with any Tire I choose? Thanks again I'm a big fan of your videos
I've tested both the Duratrax 3.8 lineup and Pro-Line's 3.8" tires, and the Pro-Lines really are better. They are lighter, have better foam inserts, and are made in the USA. I'd suggest the Mashers (amzn.to/2N7lVUc) for a scale monster truck. They have the proper offset. You will definitely still need the hex adapters, and of course the axle braces (my axles actually broke using the stock tires!). In terms of the gearing, I'd strongly suggest going with the Mod 1 Steel Spur, and then using a 9T Mod 1 pinion. For the stock motor, you need a 3mm shaft, so go with this ECX kit: amzn.to/2UZefpN. This kit also includes a 12T, which will replicate the gearing of the stock Ground Pounder, but honestly, that's not what you want. The 9T is a much better match for the motor. If you ever switched over to a higher turn motor, the 12T pinion would make sense (for example, a 27-turn or 35-turn crawler model).
Does that wheel/tire set fit with no clearance issues?
Yes, they fit perfectly. Requires 17mm hex adapter.
@@TheTechBuyersGuru Thank you for the quick response!
May be some shocks that work would help ! although the ridiculous high centre of gravity makes sure its always going to be poor, and not worth spending time and money on .
I'd say it's handling about how a true monster truck should. No, it's not a custom competition Clod, but it is a true monster truck.
How much dough did you put into the truck?
Around $650 including the truck itself.
?? What brand mod 1 spur gear are you using ?
The truck looks so awesome but i cant stand that it’s so top heavy,I would luv to see them make one that could take turns without going on 2 wheels all the time,n corners it looks like it bites hard and wants to roll over but besides that flaw everything else looks amazing 👍
This was a fun project, but agreed that the chassis is really top-heavy. Definitely not intended for competition or high-speed driving.