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Post by possum398 on Feb 27, 2005 20:45:07 GMT -5
Rob, that looks good  . Sorry I could not make it out there, I was in the process of moving the entire weekend. |
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Post by broncocraigellis on Feb 28, 2005 23:57:34 GMT -5
yep, i say run the bronco skins too. there just aren't many bronco looking buggies out there. the pics look cool like that too. if nothing else put a flattie hood on it.
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Post by broncocraigellis on Mar 1, 2005 0:01:03 GMT -5
oh yeah, rob if you're going to be around tues. (tomorrow)afternoon, i'll come get the old frame. anything to save parts from the scrap heap.
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Post by rsmith on Mar 1, 2005 8:44:50 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice on running the Bronco skins. That is kinda what I was thinking as well, but I wanted to hear from the masses.
Craig, that Bronco frame is on the trailer at Jason's house and I was thinking about going this afternoon and pulling it home. I won't be able to get away from school till about 4:45. If I don't hear from you today I will just pull it to my house. The body mounts got cut off, back when we thought we were going to tube it out, and the original suspension mounts have long since gone. Other than that it is a pretty straight frame.
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Post by broncocraigellis on Mar 1, 2005 22:49:26 GMT -5
well i spent all afternoon pouring concrete to mount the tubing bender on, so i couldn't make it down there.
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Post by rsmith on Mar 2, 2005 8:45:44 GMT -5
No problem Craig - If you want to get it this weekend I will be out of town, but help yourself. It will be in my yard somewhere.
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Post by broncocraigellis on Mar 2, 2005 23:28:42 GMT -5
thanks rob
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Post by rsmith on Mar 17, 2005 15:04:19 GMT -5
Jason,
I know that you have been trying to get me all day via e-mail. However, I can recieve e-mails, but evidentally I cannot send them out. Our e-mail system is royally messed up right now.
About working tonight, I am pretty sure that I will make it, but it might be 6:00 before I get there. My students are in the heat of battle getting ready for state competitions next week and I promised them I would stay after school for more prep time.
I haven't been able to get any brackets cut yet, but maybe there is something we can do.
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Post by Busted Knuckle Racing on Mar 17, 2005 15:08:23 GMT -5
well, we can install my harnesses and build a bumper... lol
or start taking apart Jason's suspension...
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Post by dlb77cj7 on Mar 17, 2005 16:20:53 GMT -5
hey you guys, if y'all want some more help with anything, let me know. i lucked out and got off tonight and have no plans.
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Post by rsmith on Mar 30, 2005 9:57:50 GMT -5
Got a few pics of the progress. I apologize for not posting for so long with an update. Since I last posted we have built the transmission crossmember, rear suspension is complete and have started on the front. Many thanks to all that have helped and expecially Jason for patience at JWP Customs.  Jason now has his Jeep pulled in the shop as he is converting to coil springs after his breakage in Hot Springs. Jason you may want to fill us in on the details.  Here is a shot of the rear suspension. It is a double triangulated 4 link. Another shot of Jason's.  Suspension shot from the rear.  Here is the 4 link mount that I made with the PlasmaCam machine. I am going to run a parallel 4 link in the front with a panhard bar.  Another shot of the front axle.  I had to throw this pic in there. I am hauling all of the remains of the old Orange beast to the scrap metal yard today. I just wanted to take a moment of silence to remember. It looks pretty sad doesn't it?  |
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Post by JWP on Mar 30, 2005 10:31:07 GMT -5
I am glad to see that old roll cage leaving.  |
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Post by rsmith on Apr 15, 2005 8:32:08 GMT -5
Here are a few updated pics as of 4/15/05. It seems like work is going a little slower lately, but progress is still being made. Last night Jason and I worked a little while on the front suspension and here is where it stands:  We welded the link arm brackets in place. The driver side is done as well even though the picture does not show it. The other bracket was cooling when I took the pic.   |
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Post by jeepchipjones on Apr 15, 2005 10:20:47 GMT -5
So Rob, are you running the Bronco skins or not? The front looks totally different than what I expected. Still looks really good though. Do you think you'll still be working on it 2 weeks from now? For the most part, I will be done with school on the 25th. Id really like to come get my hands covered in grease and grime instead of pencil lead and ink for a change. IM READY FOR SUMMER!
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Post by rsmith on Apr 15, 2005 11:04:43 GMT -5
The front end is designed with the skins in mind. The fenders will bolt to the tubes going from the fender to the firewall and the grill will fit behind the winch. At the moment I am still pretty sure that I will use them. However, if it looks better without them after I get it running then out the window they will go.
I a sure I will be working on it a month from now. At the moment it is touch and go when I can work. With the baby a little more than a month away. I will try to post when I will be working next for a solid day. Right now I just catch an hour or 2 here and there.
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