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Post by broncocraigellis on Jun 15, 2006 12:03:00 GMT -5
my inspiration: Soni Honegger's flattie, known better as builder of the first tube buggy that worked, the Scorpion  M38 tub with MB grill and windshield frame i believe random flattie's pulled from pirate:   |
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Post by jeepchipjones on Jun 15, 2006 15:51:37 GMT -5
that first one is awesome, actually looks like its been serving duty somewhere and kicking a$$ while doing it... very cool
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Post by broncocraigellis on Jun 15, 2006 21:24:08 GMT -5
it's been kicking the trail's a$$ for a long time that's for sure. he'e from Arkansas and that was one of the first Jeeps I remember seeing in the magazines when I was a little squirt in 9th grade
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Post by Busted Knuckle Racing on Jun 16, 2006 16:07:49 GMT -5
Hey, I have a scorpion buggy:  |
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Post by broncocraigellis on Jun 16, 2006 21:45:59 GMT -5
LOL! sweet Brad...I've almost bought one of those 10 times. they'll dang near crawl over anything though from what i've seen.
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Post by dan99tj1 on Jun 16, 2006 22:01:19 GMT -5
they really do, i don't know who plays with reed's more, me or him.
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Post by Busted Knuckle Racing on Jul 14, 2006 11:42:45 GMT -5
Craig! we need some updated pics... I know you have been working on it!
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Post by broncocraigellis on Jul 15, 2006 0:59:22 GMT -5
LOL! yeah, i've gotten the frame boxed in front to back and strapped on top and bottom. i try to get pics up in the next few days. going to work on getting springs hung tomorrow afternoon late.
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Post by broncocraigellis on Jul 17, 2006 20:28:03 GMT -5
i'm learning how to make prettier welds   another, but with less pretty welds  |
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Post by broncocraigellis on Jul 17, 2006 20:39:04 GMT -5
another:  |
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Post by broncocraigellis on Jul 17, 2006 20:39:33 GMT -5
and another:  |
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Post by broncocraigellis on Jul 17, 2006 20:41:09 GMT -5
i didn't get a chance to hang springs...should be picking up my engine in the next 2-3 weeks some Sunday from B'Ham.
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Post by jeepchipjones on Jul 18, 2006 8:59:23 GMT -5
what engine are you going with craig? still thinking lightweight 4 cyl, or going for some more moderate power/torque?
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Post by broncocraigellis on Jul 18, 2006 9:21:44 GMT -5
4.3 Chevrolet...the stock 4 cyl weighs more than a V8, so I'll be saving weight and tripling HP (65hp stock-190 hp with the 4.3)
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Post by rsmith on Jul 18, 2006 12:15:53 GMT -5
What trans and t-case did you say that you are going to run?
I was going a similar direction as you when the shopping cart distracted me. THe frame and 4.3 on that frame was intended for a flat fender body. Seeing yours may be the inspiration I need to continue that project someday. I will tell you that the 4.3 will be plenty of giddy up for you. I took the shopping cart mud riding and was really impressed with how the 4.3 turned those 44" Ground Hawgs. I am running a 700r4/ Np231 and dana 60/44 w 4:11 gears. I adapted a Motorcraft 2bbl carb, but I would like to see a 4.3 on propane some day. What kind of fuel are you going to run?
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