Hendrix toy chassis 26 on an EB

[Nickm]

New Build link

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=685642

[welndmn]

more pics!

[Skippie]

That's a great idea. I can't wait to see the finished rig. :beer:

[Nickm]

I should have it welded on in the next couple days. I have it right where I need it.. I just gotta there welder to the house. Only thing I don't like is the engine is not as far back as I would like. But I am not going to cut and re-weld the mount for 2". The chassis fit perfectly. with about 1/2" frame sticking out the front and rear. Also Ill need to box the ends (frame horns)for support. The rear axle will be moved later to center it in the rear portion of the chassis. And to extend the wheel base to about 103". That puts the axle just behind the rear cross member. Which will be used to mount the top coil retainer and shock mounts. right now the front has a 5" lift and the rear sits slightly lower than stock. SO the rear will be raised from its current position by almost 4".

[lentzOUTLAWZ4x4]

cool idea, seems like with the chassis why not just make a buggy, but i guess its cheaper then getting a good cage done anyways. And who likes to follow the bandwagon i know i dont. Nice to be how you want it to be cant wait to see some skins on it. It will be pimp

[JeepinCJ7]

Okay, I don't mean any disrespect, but why? I just don't get it. Why not just move everything into a buggy and save the weight? Since you're gonna cut up the frame anyway(or I would), why not just lose the frame and swap everything into a full buggy chassis. Are you planning on using the EB skins and stuff and basically "bob" the front and rear.

What are you plans for the rest?

[Shoope1]

I think whatever works.
For a full on buggy he would have to deal with making mounts for everything.
This is ready to rock and roll for half the truck. Oh and you might could get away with making this street legal too.

[JeepinCJ7]

I think whatever works.
For a full on buggy he would have to deal with making mounts for everything.
This is ready to rock and roll for half the truck. Oh and you might could get away with making this street legal too.

Well, that is true. I'd be curious how the DMV in Texas would look at it too.

[Shoope1]

I don't know about Tx, but here I bet I could pull it off.
He says he will use the skins. The only thing that may give him trouble would be the windshield.

[Nickm]

its going to be street legal. The title says its a 74 bronco and I have ever thing I need to make it legal. front and rear lights, horn, brakes, blah blah blah...

Skins Will only cover the small sides and the engine. Covering the engine is mostly for when it sits in the driveway. To keep the rain off the wiring.
As for the chassis. This is a toy class chassis. Its not the X chassis. The X has the lower frame replacement. The cost is what kept me from going full chassis. I don't need to cut any thing off the frame. The frame is 1" longer than the chassis (1/2" in the front and rear). The only thing that needs to be done to make it work, is moving the rear axle back a minimum of 10". other than that its a perfect fit.

here are the specs on the Hendrix chassis.
hope ya don't mind David...
152"

specs drawing (http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=7091&g2_serialNumber=1)

http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=7091&g2_serialNumber=1

here are the specs on the bronco. the bronco measures from the center of the holes at the end of each end. Not all the way to the end of the frame horns. 150 7/8"

specs drawing (http://www.txwheelers.com//NickM_files/frame_specs4.jpg)


http://www.txwheelers.com//NickM_files/frame_specs4.jpg

[Junk Driver]

GRRR I hate ya! Just when I say no more projects, you come along!! Already got a pretty nice almost finished 72 bronco with a 351, 5" lift, 4.88s and 35" boggers. Almost too nice to beat up.

BUT..... I know where theres a frame with diffs and the D20 for 400 CDN and some others want the diffs so easily could get the frame and D20 for under 75 USD then go full width 60s and 42s.

[Nickm]

like many of yall, my build up is determined by over time and my ability to save. :roll: Both of which have been a bit lacking. :D

My plans were not to paint it till the frame and all the brackets were done. But lack on funds, the last couple weeks, have left me with very little to do. Not wanting to lose interest, I decided to start paint it. The painting is about 75% done.

2 weeks ago, I almost scored a set of 39" boggers on rims. But my friend needed them to move his blazer. So next weekend Ill be ordering a new set of rims. And putting some 33" tire on to be able to roll it.

Work is on hold till next weekend :D

lil update-Moving has slowed down progress a lot.
leaf spring are gone. It sits at 113" WB. Now its too long, so Ill have to shorten it.
5.0/C4/D20 are mounted
decided to go with a 14Bolt
and chevy outers on the HPD44
pics below

[b2dude]

you need to upadate this

[Nickm]

Ill organizes this post a little. I don't have must to add. Ill be ordering my fuel cell and fuel pump Tuesday. Lots will get done over the next 2 weeks. The pics near the middle show our new house. This slowed down progress a lot.


Ill try and and a few detail for each pic later

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[Nickm]

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[Nickm]

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[Nickm]

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[Nickm]

Here are pics of the way it sits today. I cut off the stock brackets. I am going with coil overs. They are sitting on the back on the buggy I think. I still need to do a little grinding where the brackets were. I mocked up the front hummer rims to see how they would look. I don't feel like doing shit without a compressor. :flipoff2:

clcik the pics to enlarge

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[Nickm]

haven't done any work last 2 days (work). But here are a few pics I took 2 days ago. I removed the old 5 lug hubs and disk to give away. But I had to move the buggy away from the wall. So I used a furniture dolly and my engine hoist. I decided to go ahead and clean the new knuckle and replace the ball joints. Every thing else will go back together the way it is, till I get the gears installed. I also need to swap the PS pump pulley

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[Landslide]

Looks great...

I'm getting ready to start my new buggy Veeerrrryyyy similar to yours - hummmmm???

Your COG looks awfully high to me, any concerns for you?

[Nickm]

my COG isn't set yet. I still need to mount my coilovers. Then Ill see where it is and adjust it from there.

[JoshTurner]

WOW!!!!...All of them pix rock!!!...Can you make them any smaller?????:D

[Nickm]

WOW!!!!...All of them pix rock!!!...Can you make them any smaller?????:D

I can, but then you wouldnt have any reason to post :flipoff2: click on any pic to see it bigger. If that doesnt work go to my site:D

[Nickm]

well she lost her fat ass today

I stared today by test fitting the fuel cell. I couldn't decide whether to put it on the frame or make it level with the top of the rear section.
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I needed to mock the fuel to find out how high I could allow the rear axle to flex. For that I need to mock up the control arm brackets and control arms. After doing that I found the stock crossmemebr was in the way (bad).
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Here is about where the axle will sit when it mounted. minus the tie down straps :flipoff:
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[dittohead]

When i first saw this thread i wasnt so sure of the idea, but now it looks WAY better. Keep up the good work. Should turn out really sweet:smokin:

[Nickm]

On 2005-11-08 22:33, NickM wrote:
little bling I got today. Howe double ended ram 8" X 2 1/4, mounting brackets, also remote resevoir with filter
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[Nickm]

On 2005-11-08 23:04, NickM wrote:
I got bling bling SS BORLA exhaust with shorty headers and MSD 6AL all ready to go on

[Nickm]

http://www.12voltguy.com/images/CI=8+%20WEBSITE%20POR.jpg

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[Nickm]

On 2005-11-15 21:25, NickM wrote:

well I didn't get much done over the weekend. I caught up on some much needed fishing. I worked on the buggy last night trying to get the floor frame work. Then pulled a pretty good drunk and didn't work on the buggy any more. Today I joined the C6 to the 203 I picked up several months ago. Looked good. But then I had to take the 203 apart to get the shaft ready to send in for work. BTW that was a pain in the a$$. I'm going to clean up the 205 and have it read for when the doubler kit shows up. few pics of the day. really boring stuff though.

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[Nickm]

On 2005-11-17 18:07, NickM wrote:
I was told use Vaseline. It is thick enough to hold them in place, but thin enough to get mixed with the trans fluid really quickly.
BTW, Yeah they go every damn place :D there are a told total of 30 thick needle bearings and about 1000000 thin one :D


Today I picked up a pipe bender. don't ask-I wont tell :flipoff2:

I also picked up a tube bender for lots of 1.5" tubing I need to bend.

I picked up the pump for the parts washer I bought the other day. That is one bad a$$ washer. It has tubing for hot water to heat the cleaning solution.

I also picked up a small press for u-joint.

and now for todays bling



damn sweet customer severice

http://www.northwestfab.com/203-205adaptor.html

just using these pics till mine comes in

http://www.northwestfab.com/images/completekit.JPG

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[Nickm]

here are pics from last night. I have the rear bent, just need to trim a little off and weld her up. There are also pics of the 2 transfer cases. This is about wherer they will sit. them have been pressure washed but still need cleaning int he parts washer before painting. notice how short the c4/d20 is compared to the c6/203/205:eek:

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[Nickm]

stabbed the C6 and 203. Also started putting together the rear fuel cell support. Work goes slow when ya work alone then have friends show up with beer. :poke:

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[steelman]

like the build up you got going there.
how about a close up on the way your holding your fishing rods to the ceiling? i have a mess in the corner of about 15 rods i need to clean up and that looks like a slick way of doing it.

steelman

[Nickm]

The pics kinda blurry. But I took some 1X4 and drill the holes with a hole saw. Then drilled some hole through the 1X4 into the rafters. And used some 3" wood screws to hold it up. On the other end I used finishing nails and rubber bands to hole them up. I never finished the other side. Its hanging on the walls. But there are some notches (J) cut in to the 1x4. I need to finished it up. Too many small projects. We moved in 7 months ago and I am still putting things up.
This was before I hung my shelves.

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[Nickm]

Been working the last couple days. Not much to report. The cross bracing for the rear is what I have been doing after work. Most of it is tacked into place. But I am still grinding out the X supports for strength. The tube notchers are a little out of my price range. So I cut everyone out with a portable band saw. The fit them with an angle grinder.

Parts ordered in the last week.

38.5X15 Swamper Boggers- These were actually the cheapest tires out of the ones I had to chose from.


hummer rim o-ring- 14.25"

Staz Works insert- 5 HDPE inserts for 16.5" hummer rims. Ill have to wait for the rock rings. I want a nice set of rock rings. There is no way Ill weld rebar to this rig.

[Nickm]

test fit. no air or inserts

http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8336&g2_serialNumber=2

http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8339&g2_serialNumber=2

made this last monday

http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8342&g2_serialNumber=2

http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8345&g2_serialNumber=2

still waiting on the doubler adapter. Control arms are in the works. gunna try and finish the fuel cell mount this weekend

[Nickm]

The only thing I have welded is the fuel cell legs and crossmember. The rest is tacked into place waiting on my cousin to weld it up.
http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8422&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8431&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8434&g2_serialNumber=2

[Nickm]

Evo parts

http://www.pavementsucks.com/forums/attachments/200512/attachment-929743.jpg

http://www.pavementsucks.com/forums/attachments/200512/attachment-929745.jpg

[dukguy]

Where in Tx are you located?

[Nickm]

Lake Jackson 1 hour south of Houston

[dukguy]

I have actually looked at doing this with my Scout. Similar measurements with a boxed frame. Good idea, I'm glad you're making it work so well.

[Nickm]

I have actually looked at doing this with my Scout. Similar measurements with a boxed frame. Good idea, I'm glad you're making it work so well.


Any pics of your scout? What axle ya got? I would have liked to find a Scout d44 for the knuckle and spindles. Actually a friend gave me a Scout. But it had the D30. I sold the whole thing to the bone yard for $20. On top of that I had to drop it off.

I am still waiting on my double adaptor from NWF. I couldnt belive it would take 4 weeks.

[dukguy]

Right now it has D44's but I have 1 tons and a set of mogs I just need to decide what I want to do. It's in about 20 pieces right now. How much did it cost to ship that chassis?

[Nickm]

Right now it has D44's but I have 1 tons and a set of mogs I just need to decide what I want to do. It's in about 20 pieces right now. How much did it cost to ship that chassis?


I believe it was about 1200-1300 shipped. BTW you can donate the mogs to my project. If they ever get in your way.

[Nickm]

No new pics :flipoff2:
But I finially rebuilt the 203 and the 205. Cleaned them up and painted them. I hade a little time yesterday, so I put the "doubler" adaptor on. I need this to see where to mount the seat. Then I found out my $265 tripple shift wont work. Well not without several hours of simple modification.(read more work).
So now I know where all 4 seats are going to mount. I started the rear mounts a while back. But decided not to get too far ahead of my self, so I stopped. Glad I did the rear output of the transfer case is about 6" from the feet of the rear passangers.

spell check stopped working :flipoff2:


More upadtes and pics later.

[Nickm]

update: missing pics :flipoff2:

http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8649&g2_serialNumber=2
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[Nickm]

http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8676&g2_serialNumber=2
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[zainyD]

Awesome project!!! Keep up the good work.

[bigford]

DAYUM!! This thing is gonna be wicked!

[jeep304]

Who's ignition panel is this?............looks great.........NOWA

[Nickm]

Who's ignition panel is this?............looks great.........NOWA


http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/member.php?u=40

here is the guy I got it from. He is a vendor here. There is a link to his web site in his profile.



Thanks all

[dezertchase]

New updates ?????????

[Nickm]

New updates ?????????

Nothing you can see very well. Mostly support tubing and rear coilover mounts. I started the axle truss yesterday. The arms should be done by the end of the week. 48" for the bottom and 45" for the tops.
I really need to figure out how I am going to deal with the TRE hitting the H1 rims. 1.5" spacer seems the easy (read cheap) way to go. I really don't wanna pour much money into the D44. I hope to upgrade to a D60 before it hits the road.

[Nickm]

here is a single picture of very slow progress. I still have more braces to weld on. I also started the rear axle truss. No pics yet.
I hit it with some primer to keep the rust down till I get it sand blasted and painted. Its going to be red not orange.

http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8986&g2_serialNumber=2

[PhantomEB]

I wasnt sold on the original back end with the straight tubes down to the frame, but since you did that revision, DAMN I LiKE!

[Nickm]

Few pics from today. Yesterday I finished tacking up the rear, so its done. So today I started the cab area. Really on the seats. I also mocked up the rear coilover set up so yall can see what iot will look like.

http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8999&g2_serialNumber=2

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[Nickm]

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[Nickm]

cleaned the garage today and moved the axle under the buggy to get it out of the way. NO those aren't the coilover mounts, they are for visual purposes only :flipoff2: But that's where they are going. I am using schedule 40 pipe for the seat belt mounts, front and rear.

http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=9037&g2_serialNumber=2

http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=9040&g2_serialNumber=2

[Nickm]

I got a lot done on my last 7 days off. :sorry: no pics yet. I have the front pedal area mostly done. The front and rear fender are in place. I also added a receiver hitch to the rear. The seat belt cross sections are in place. The flooring is about all the tubing work I have left in the cab area.

I started mocking up the Borla exhaust system. Its gunna be tight, but I am going to try and squeeze it under the fuel cell. The battery(s ?) will go between the exhaust in the middle of the frame. Optima, most likely.

I am really NOT looking forward to moving the front axle. Ill have to remove the coil mounts and trac bar mount, then reweld them. The radius arm mounts will be moved back about 4"-6". the axle will go forward about 4"-6". I really don't want to move it. But the tires hit the corner of the Hendrix chassis when I turn them.

Bad news, I found out the "bad ass" headers I bought wont work. Ill have to sell them and find some others. Or go with stock 302 manifolds. I kinda like the idea of stockers. It will lower my power bad. The motor ran bad ass. But it was in a Mustang. I don't need the power band up in the 4K range.

[shelljeep]

Damn nice project, those chassis are alot of bang for the buck.

It's good to see you taking care of the snags as they come up, like the front axle placement, rather than just living with the compromise.:smokin:

Considering that you have to hang pedals, build a dash, seat mounts, etc,etc, do you still feel like this was a time saver compared to a fullout buggy?

I know how all these little finishing details can add up and wear ya out but have you got a target date for completion that you're shooting for?

Looks good man.

[Nickm]

Compliments keep me going, thanks.

Wished I could say it was a time saver to go this route. Yeah, I guess ya could save a few hour not buying a complete chassis. With a complete chassis I would have had to make all the engine mounts and front supports. Actually, I would be a lot farther along if I stopped changing my mind. Recently I decided to find a D60 and sell all the D44 parts, Ill roll on the D44 till I pick up a D60.
All of my notches and done with an agle grinder. I dont have a tubing notchers. Damn that would be nice. What takes me 2 hours per tube would tkae 3 minutes.

The easy way would have to gone the hick, farm-all way. Ya know saw-zall and tractor implements. Nothing wrong with that, I just don't wanna do that here.
The chassis route will give me every thing I want. At the cost of keeping me off the trail for about 2 years. I can still ride shot gun with friends, till I get mine done.

Snags I have come across (so far):
The axle WILL have to be moved forward
The 5.0 headers hit the frame
The rear 4 link would hit the rear cross member

Ya have to remember, the chassis is only the skeleton. Ya still need to create the entire inside. Firewalls, floor, fuel cell supports, triangulation supports, skins, the list goes on........ The only thing ya save by going this route is, ya get a skeleton to start with. Thats motivation to get ya started.

Really, I made it harder than it had to be, but in the end it will be worth it.
I could have used every thing from the early Bronco (motor, transmissio, transfer case, and axles). The only thing early Bronco now is about 5' of frame and the radiator. And Ill probably replace the radiator due to the new water pump (wrong side).

humm, target date? some time this year I hope to wheel it. I really dont have much left. gear install, steering and brakes. OK maybe early next year. PIcs are not up to date.

[Nickm]

I am not going to post all the new pics here just a link to them. There are about 2 dozen new pics. its hard to see some of the progress. youll see a few problems I have run into that will need to be addressed.
http://www.txwheelers.com/modules.php?name=gallery2&g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=465&g2_page=10

I have not done anything in the last week and wont be doing much for the next 2 weeks. work :(
yeah I am gunna box the front frame horns

[Nickm]

rear control arms are done.


On 2006-02-19 20:25, RajinCajun wrote:
LINK BARS BUILT AND PAINTED!!!!! :bigthumb

After some beating and banging... the 4 bars are built...2, 48" center to center, and 2, 45" center to center..

http://www.texasoffroad.net/galleries/ohv/view_album.php?&set_albumName=album251

[Nickm]

well little update. The D44 went south. Well the idea anyway. I bought a D60 today. So again, change in plans that will set me couple steps back.
Someone wanna buy my stuff, its in the for sale section. :D

[lil-bronc]

well little update. The D44 went south. Well the idea anyway. I bought a D60 today. So again, change in plans that will set me couple steps back.
Someone wanna buy my stuff, its in the for sale section. :D


Looks good. Better off with the D60 anyway. I wish I went that route but hind sight is always 20/20.

[American]

You gonna step up to some bigger tars now?

[Nickm]

actually yeah. I am looking to trade up. If I can get any taker on a swap. But if I cant, Ill be happy with the 39s for now.

[91pickup]

Any updated pics? :)

[Nickm]

Any updated pics? :)


Ive been working on getting all my D44 stuff sold. I picked up a D60 and stuffed it under the buggy. Now I have to redo the entire front suspension.
I did get the control arms from Mike. They are huge. Ill get a few pics later. of the D60 under the buggy.

[Nickm]

well after several month of over time I finally had a chance to get back to work on the buggy. The D60 had been under the buggy just sitting. I had the buggy lowered to see how far forward Ill need to move it. Its looking like about 6" to fit 39s. But I actually plan on 44s at some point. So Ill move it a little farther. To fix the problem of my rims hitting the steering arms, I bought a set of dually hub. I have plenty of room to spare. I went ahead and shoved the pig back under the buggy. I am going to weld up the control arms bracket I made sometime this week.
enough rambling. Here are some pics.

http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=10486&g2_serialNumber=2

http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=10489&g2_serialNumber=2

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http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=10513&g2_serialNumber=2

[Nickm]

I finally have a set of 44 to use for setting the rear suspension in place. Ill work on the front in the morning. I still need the lower arm axle side brackets. Ive been waiting 6 weeks. I was trying to help out a new vendor. Bunch of :bs:

Any how. Ill have more done tomorrow evening. I am shooting for an October run at Shiloh to test it out.

New items:
Optima red top
3 stage 3 core aluminium radiator.

http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=10686&g2_serialNumber=2

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[Nickm]

Today I used the 44s to set the front axle front to rear. I cut off the coil bracket and shock towers. And cut off all the brackets on the 60. I need to order the cast wedges and radius arms extensions. I have the flat bar I need to extend the arms.
Tomorrow I hope to mount the radiator and fuel pump. The I can run the fuel lines.


http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=10713&g2_serialNumber=2

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[Nickm]

http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=10743&g2_serialNumber=2

[dukguy]

Good to see you're making some progress.

[peewee]

Hi Nick, great buildup... I'm new to the houston area, moved down from the dallas area.. I have a 68 Bronco in various states of repair.. Maybe when we are both up and running you can show me around the houston trail system..

[Nickm]

Give me a call. I am always up for a little fun. But the truth is, ya left most of the wheelin where ya came from :D There are a couple place just on the north side of Houston. I wanna go try the buggy out there to find the weak spots before Shiloh Ridge. We are planning on going to Shiloh in October so ya better get your rig ready :flipoff2: Ill PM ya my #
Later
-Nick

[Nickm]

Not every thing is tacked into place. I need to double check every thing; and measure every thing a second time before I tack the frame brackets.

http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=10814&g2_serialNumber=3

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[Nickm]

Changed the rear again. I still plan on longer coil overs on the end of the truss. I am going to weld in the tip of the truss later this week. I also started the trac bar mount and support for my steering ram.

http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=10902&g2_serialNumber=2
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[Nickm]

I finished the trac bar last night. Tonight I started on the steering ram mount.
few pix :roll:

http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=10929&g2_serialNumber=2
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-Nick

[FELTONKID]

I don't understand. You post up here when we need you on Graveyard Shift Post Whores :flipoff: :flipoff2:

[Nickm]

I don't understand. You post up here when we need you on Graveyard Shift Post Whores :flipoff: :flipoff2:

I dont get back on graveyards till next week :flipoff2:

[Nickm]

here is my ugly steering ram mount:flipoff2:
Yeah I am still working on it. Its going to end up pretty sweet. But I have to say it looks like $hit right now :D
http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=10947&g2_serialNumber=2

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[Nickm]

These are for the FORD fanatics. I got a little tired of doing suspension work and took a break today.


Its a jeep thing? who cares? :flipoff2: I got a Ford

I have it together with 3 small c-clamps. I have a center section I need to braze in.
http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=10967&g2_serialNumber=2
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http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=10973&g2_serialNumber=2

[SIRJR]

Any updates on your project recently? I just bought a somewhat completed Bronco Buggy and need to get some ideas about the skins. I'm from a little town in NE Texas close to Longview.

[Nickm]

Any updates on your project recently? I just bought a somewhat completed Bronco Buggy and need to get some ideas about the skins. I'm from a little town in NE Texas close to Longview.

Actually, yeah.
I finished the fuel cell mount and started running the fuel tubing. Its all 316SS.
I have the front steering ram mount done. I just need to mount it to the axle. I have to make my short steering arms first.
The flooring for the rear in done, up to thefront edge of the front seat.
I also did the firewall and figured out where my gauges are going. I am going to use the gauge from the mustang. But I am going the mount them on the center on the dash. Which BTW I did last week also. I need to make some sort of small dome/housing to put the gauges in. That should be very easy, maybe a small fiber glass housing. Then bolt it to the dash.
I have patterns for the top of the fenders and the sheet metal for them. But I haven't cut them yet. But for the side I think I am going with diamond plate. I am buying stuff that I need to get it running right now. So it may be early next year before I get the sides and inner fender walls in.
Ill and get some pix next weekend. Ill be busy for the next couple of say. But I plan on putting in some hour this weekend.


Longview? The company I work for has a plant there.
AirLiquide. There is a guy who works at that plant who is running a 1/2 Dodge with a Ford D60 ion the front and a 4 link suspension. Its a pretty nice ride. I haven't had much time to talk with him, maybe you've run across him. Its a green Dodge though.

[SIRJR]

He was at Hot Springs last year and I have seen him at Gilmer a couple of times. Wasn't he a finalist for TTC this year?

[Nickm]

He was at Hot Springs last year and I have seen him at Gilmer a couple of times. Wasn't he a finalist for TTC this year?

Ya know he may have swapped over to rocks. The guy your talking about runs rocks. Here is a picture from my site of the truck your talking about.

http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=9246&g2_serialNumber=2

[Mr Joe]

I'm glad to see it's coming together. Looks good Nick... Now hurry up already! :p

[Nickm]

Hell with writing
Ill post the pics, if ya got questions, ask :flipoff2:
http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=11038&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=11041&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=11044&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=11047&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=11050&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=11053&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=11056&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=11059&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=11062&g2_serialNumber=2

[Nickm]

http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=11065&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=11068&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=11071&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=11074&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.txwheelers.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=11077&g2_serialNumber=2

[braxton357]

More pics with eb body parts... I do believe hms will sell more formula toy chassis' if they look as good as that one pic did with eb skins...

Keep up the good work and maybe you'll be finished sometime this decade..:flipoff2:

[rajincajingt]

give us some updates!!!!

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[slinkytj]

I'd like to see some updates too... Hell, I'd like to see this thing in person. I live in Lake Jackson too.

[Nickm]

shoot me your phone number Il give you my address. Ill try and post some pics soom. I am working on getting these pics back up. My server is having problems :flipoff2:



I have swapped the 38 bogger for 44 tsl. Thanks to rajincajingt Ill be ordering some parts for it soon :smokin:

[Nickm]

Phone pics, pic quality sux :flipoff2:

[blazinchuck]

I love the idea...keep up the good work!Chuck:smokin:

[Nickm]

Thanks Chuck.

I have made a few changes in my plans. I was going to run the stock Ford Radius arms but I changed my mind and bought some more 2" DOM just like the rear. I am going to copy my rear and do a 4 link front. I couldn't shell out the $450 for 4 more EVO ends, so I am going with 1.25 QA1 I picked up from a friend.

I got most of my front brackets last week from polyperformence. I mounted the rear coilovers. All I need now is my front mount tabs. They should be here in the morning. Then fab some top front mounts and she should roll.

side note: I am also working on a goose neck trailer for the buggy at the same time. Most of the frame work is done. I actually have a load on it now. But I need to add some more crossmembers and the flooring.

pics to come later.

I am working slowly on fixing the pic links :flipoff2:

[Nickm]

I have my front bottom arms set up now. :smokin:

Now I am going to take my ram mount and cut of the flat plate. Then face the mount upward (truss) and add this bracket.

http://bluetorchfab.com/store/images/largeLMS.jpg

It matches my rear.


Then I am going to reweld the flat plate facing forward. Kind of like this.

http://bluetorchfab.com/store/images/FORD%2060%20FRONT%20TRUSS%20W%20RAM%20MOUNT_POP.jp g

Except my truss is tubing. Then I can buy the diff ring and/or cover with the tab to support the truss.

Here is my "un"finished ram mount.
http://www.txwheelers.com/12310-2/picture+197.jpg

Ill weld the flat plate facing forward and the bracket on the other side and bolt it to the diff ring.

Here are the top frame mounts

http://bluetorchfab.com/store/images/upper_mnt_pop.jpg

[SC74]

Any update on this build?

[Nickm]

yeah, But no pics

Ill try and take some this evening

right now I am working on getting my Rockwells down here to me. I am going to 2 front Rockwells.
Wanna buy a 60/14 combo :D

[Nickm]

damn not my pics working here :D

Here is a link to my album till I fix all these link

http://www.txwheelers.com/modules.php?name=gallery2

[5150bronco]

really nice build man.

does that diagram apply to all 74 bronco's. that is what i have.

what axles did you run? I am looking to put 60 under my bronco.

thanks for the help.

[Nickm]

Yes thats for all 74s. I am installing a set of Rockwells:smokin: