crewzin70 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 So our old car bit the dust end of last season and will be returning to the dunes this season as an organ donor to this new one. Another 4 seat just a little beefier than the last one 120 wall and more bracing. Chassis was basically a donation to the cause, my Buddy Justin reworked the front end and has been helping me along when I get lost for ideas on situations. I'll try and post when things progress little by little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Damn dude you are all about the projects! haha Lookin good though. That's part of the fun of it...sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandawg Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) So our old car bit the dust end of last season and will be returning to the dunes this season as an organ donor to this new one. Another 4 seat just a little beefier than the last one 120 wall and more bracing. Chassis was basically a donation to the cause, my Buddy Justin reworked the front end and has been helping me along when I get lost for ideas on situations. I'll try and post when things progress little by little. Looks like it will be a "Keeper" Good luck and sorry to hear about your wreck! Edited August 30, 2011 by sandawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydew Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I enjoyed following your progress on your first build. I can relate... I'm looking forward to the update pics as you go. Your gonna be proud when she powers over that first dune, I'm sure. Any timeline going yet...gonna be ready for this season? Who made the frame originally? How much travel are you looking for? I'm thinking you did good on those a-arms...got those left and right arms/heims tucked in nice and close together Looks great, just make sure you switch that paddle out to the correct side at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crewzin70 Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 I enjoyed following your progress on your first build. I can relate... I'm looking forward to the update pics as you go. Your gonna be proud when she powers over that first dune, I'm sure. Any timeline going yet...gonna be ready for this season? Who made the frame originally? How much travel are you looking for? I'm thinking you did good on those a-arms...got those left and right arms/heims tucked in nice and close together Looks great, just make sure you switch that paddle out to the correct side at some point I am hoping for around Halloween but just depends on money and time...u know the usual constraints. It won't be finished by any means but should be ready for some sand. The frame was originally a chassis built on a jig table at the wizard fab school and has been sitting around rusting for a bit, crazy to work with a car that things on both sides match when measured.LOL. As of right now I believe it cycles close to 18in front and rear but I have not purchased any axles for it yet so the rear is not 100% but I have measured and remeasured everything to make sure I had it set up to use my shocks to their potential this time. The car is pretty wide so it gave me some good axle angles. Justin did the front end for me, all I said was I wanted a center pivot on this car and he did his magic again. I just had some input on how I was hoping it would look when done. I run the paddles that direction on the asphalt just to sharpen them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crewzin70 Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 Not much progress, we got the tank welded up minus the mounting tabs, filler neck and breather. Should be close to 20 gal. welded some mounts on the radiator also, hopefully have both of those mounted soon then I can plumb and wire the car along with floors and 100 other things. New maiden voyage is rescheduled for New Years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fctryblack84 Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 sup pat! its chases friend jon, didnt know you were on ddr! welcome brotha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crewzin70 Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 Whats up? Yep I come by here now and then to get the sand fix and post progress if any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crewzin70 Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Little progress, not enough to get out to the sand yet. intercooler and radiator mounted, decided to go with -20AN fittings on the coolant lines picked up a 3 person prp seat (awesome deal) progress on most of the floors Decided to go with my gauges in pods right on the horizon of your view, we'll c how I like this. Hopefully some more progress in the next couple weeks and I can make it out prez weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydew Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Lookin good Just when you think you're close to finishing, you think of 10 more things...I know, but it's coming along nicely. The welds look great. You'll be glad you went with the 3 person seat, believe me... I ended up buying my 5 seater and we only had 1 kid, thinking we could take friends out with us; but life threw us a curve ball, and we filled up those two extra seats within a year or so . thanks for the update, now get back to work , dune season is half over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crewzin70 Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 Andy, thanks for the support. Yeah It is a bit overwhelming sometimes looking at the big picture so I try to tackle one small area at a time, kinda works lol. Working out of town has not helped on the labor side but is in the purchasing dept. For sure the 3 person was a must I have 4 kids and the old lady but she turns green riding in the car so she will prob be on a quad and I'll have the kids with me so it works one way or another, just thinking kids aren't getting any smaller so an LS1 and a mendi next yr maybe....haha don't tell the Mrs! Hopefully at least a couple dune trips this season would be great, time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crewzin70 Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Almost everything is mounted and on schedule to go out for prez weekend. Few pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakster884 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Coming out nice. Enjoy this buggy never know how long this might last. Just saying. :randog: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aseman Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Hey sweet build! I like the Subie powerplant too! That's gonna rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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