Green Anodized Aluminum Javelin, Code Name; "The Green Monster"

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Well I decided to get rid of one of my precious Gold Javelins to make space and fund this new venture; "The Green Monster", the green anodized Javelin.
Plans are to build and entirely aluminum roll cage and anodized it in green. The Green Monster will have aftermarket green shocks, probabbly those green shocks with piggybacks that look really cool
I also purchased two Le Mans 480T green motors, one used one new. The new one is the newer one piece can with a darker label and the older one is the three piece that everyone loves. I am inclined to use the older, used one(three piece) because it looks cooler, but I was planning on making a dark green anodize on the roll cage and the newer motor matches better, so time will tell.
For now I only have the motors, shocks will be bought later(have to check sizes/lenght) and will start soon with the aluminum roll cage, IF I do have the time.

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Part of Green Monster's wish list:
Green CNC wheels. I do have to ask: Do those wheels for Axial use a special shaft adapter? She shaft hole seems pretty large, some enlightment would be appreciated.

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Update;
Today before leaving the shop I rolled up my sleeves and took a time to begin on the aluminum cage for the Green Monster. I managed to finish the rear cage and about 40% of the front cage part is done. I have to say, welding 3/16"dia aluminum rods is like operating the brain; one wrong move and the sh*#@ hits the fan!

Here are some pics of what is done:
PS: The Green Monster will have a louvered panel with integrated wing mounts, that's the reason why the rear cage does not show them.
Another note; this roll cage is going to be weightless, the difference between the aluminum and stainless will be very noticeable.

[optiman]

Update!!!
Wheels were ordered and waiting on them and the main roll cage is done!!
I also made a louvered panel with integrated wing mounts.
Next in line will be the side guards which I will be making them exactly as the originals, not like the Option House style done before.
Once all the aluminum fabrication is done everything will get the green anodizing bath. The chassis will be kept in it's stock natural color, no green anodize in order to achieve a two tone silver/green theme.
I am also thinking in the idea of anodizing the shocks as well, can't find the propper shock lenght in those cool looking shocks I talked before.

Enough talk, here are some pics;

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A pic of my Javelin family

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It is done....



I am only going to make two of these aluminum roll cages, too much trouble making them. This buggy is going to be auctioned on ebay as it sits on the picture if anyone is interested.