Hesse/TTR Clodbuster

[MelvinsArmy]

I sold my Powers/JPS Clod a few years back, and I miss it. JPS is out of business so when Hesse Machine offered a run of aluminum Clod axles at the end of 2018 I had to get a pair and build a new Clodbuster. I opted for straight axle housing at the rear. The chassis is a Thunder Tech Ripper. TTR also had some straight axles available for the rear, up front I have some CVDs. Shocks are Proline and the wheels and tires are JConcepts. I’m excited to have it sitting as a roller right now. I’m not sure what I’ll do for power, probably something boring, maybe even silver can 540s. Not trying to build a crazy speed machine, just a rad basher. I have a body but probably won’t get it painted until the weather cooperates, I don’t have a spray booth. Anyway here’s a peek, more to come. This is my first r/c build in ages, I’m super stoked.

[THEYTOOKMYTHUMB]

Lookin' good Melly Mel! Glad to see you're in front of the bench again!

[NomadRacer]

Radical! Please post some more as you work on it.

[coxbros1]

Super Rad build! Good choice on motors, those bag motors are Thumbs favorites, love to see couple vintagw MRP bag motors in it
These would be pimp!

[Supernaut]

Thanks for posting this. I just bought a set of these axles and steering knuckles to go with my Hesse Gear Boxes. I would not have known that they were available if not for your post.
Once I get my Rogue Element Wheels, I think that my 7 year build of my clod will be done. I will have a maxed out all aluminum clod that I have wanted since the 80's.
I will post my truck once it is complete.