JWP

[broncocraigellis]

Heard you got a buggy. Post up some pics for us, please...

[JWP]

I haven't wanted to post anything because there is a lot that I need to do to it. I am going to build a hood for it and reskin it this weekend. Since you asked though, I'll post some pics from the previous owner.





I bought this from the guy that builds buggy's in North Carolina, Jim's Garage. It is his first buggy. It is 5 years old now and kind of outdated, but I could not resist the price.

It has a vortec 350, TH350, Doubler 203-ford 205. Unimog 404 axles. Fox coilovers.

It is very stable and solid built. The negatives are the mog drum brakes and it is heavy.

I plan on using this for a year or 2 ( Rob said 10 years ) while I build one from scratch.

[rsmith]

Jun 13, 2008 15:13:50 GMT -5 JWP said:

I plan on using this for a year or 2 ( Rob said 10 years ) while I build one from scratch.

Just trying to keep it real :-)

I have been trying to switch out the radiator in my TJ for 7 months now. All of the parts are there, but time is missing.

[broncocraigellis]

You can really see the progression from this one to the buggies he's built recently. Mostly the Twisted Customs copies really. I think the new skins will make it look really good. If you need more Mog axles I have a friend who needs to sell a pair.

What size Iroks are those?

[JWP]

Jun 13, 2008 17:16:20 GMT -5 broncocraigellis said:

You can really see the progression from this one to the buggies he's built recently. Mostly the Twisted Customs copies really. I think the new skins will make it look really good. If you need more Mog axles I have a friend who needs to sell a pair.

What size Iroks are those?

There are a few similiarities to this one from what he builds now, but it is obvious he has evolved to something better. When I went to go pick it up, I rode with him and his group and the guy off Pirate called BigWoody was there. His buggy is a work of art. He certainly stepped it up from building this first one.

I am interested in those Mog axles. I am kind of afraid of them and feel that I need to stock up on spare parts.

They are 42 iroks. He has ran them backwards for a while and the back edge is rounded off pretty good. The forward edge looks pretty good so I am going to turn them around.

I have most of the parts ordered to convert it to 8 lug and disk brakes. I am working to get it ready to get some riding in this summer.

[broncocraigellis]

Cool! It looks like a bunch of fun. I've got BigWoody's build bookmarked. It is definitely nice. I'll PM you the Paul's # if you want more info. about the Mog axles.

[JWP]

I wanted to give an update on where I am at. I have completed about half of the disk brake conversion. I am awaiting some Mog seals and bearings that needed replacing before I can finish.

I got some stock hummer wheels that the previous owner had already welded on some cool rock rings.


I have built a hood but it is not picture worthy. It is not that easy to narrow a steel hood and it not look like a potato chip.

Hopefully, more to come later.

[jeepchipjones]

that is one bad rig you have there, looking forward to seeing some pics and video on the rocks