A Salute to College Student Builders [Archive] - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board

GAredClaYJ

06-04-2006, 08:35 PM

I am currently a college student who is going to school to get my bachelors in mechanical engineering. I want to give a salute to all the students who are building their rigs while they are going to school. I want to see all the rigs that ya'll have built while going to school, by your own funding (absolutely none that were built using mommy and daddy's money:flipoff2: ) To all of those who are schooling and tooling, this :beer: is for you.
To start off, here's my work in progress. Currently under the knife for a 44/9", np435, np208, and some other goodies.

a trip to tellico
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g60/hawki313/tellico7.jpg

getting the sliders tacked up
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g60/hawki313/DSCN0364.jpg

my girl helping me do some sanding
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g60/hawki313/DSCN0361.jpg

Schmozilla

06-04-2006, 09:37 PM

http://www.geocities.com/cjames63/done6.JPG
http://www.geocities.com/cjames63/moab12.JPG

^ That is why I dont have a GF...they cost too much. Every penny I earn goes tward the jeep.

I am an ME also, at Clemson University.

IHblarp

06-04-2006, 09:52 PM

yep props out to all the college builers. I'm just starting a bachelors in ME down at NMSU in las cruces. They have great wheeling but im still in the process of building my 77 Scout II. Sorry i dont have a pick but here is what ive done thus far.
SOA swap w/rs
4.27 gears and detroit EZ lockers in d44s
hi-steer using chevy flat tops, and monster d60 rod ends
currently building tube seat mounts along with replacing the rusted out floors

on top of this project i just traded a six pack to get a 89 xj:D

rokcrwlrtj

06-04-2006, 10:13 PM

This is my rig as she sits.

http://offcamber4wd.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=173&g2_serialNumber=3

The stock axles dont like those beadlocked 36's so I have a remedy

here is the rear 60 ready to go

http://www.southernjeeps.org/phpbb/files/rear_60_001.jpg

Working on the front 60 as we speak.

MO_4RUNNER

06-04-2006, 10:28 PM

I've built a couple while working on my bachelors. I'm getting ready to build a third since I sold my toyota. Here are the old one's..

YJ dana 44's 36's etc
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y147/alarose41/Old%20Jeeps/YJrockport4.jpg

85 toy... built up from stock as well
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y147/alarose41/100_0096.jpg

GJC

06-04-2006, 11:29 PM

my girl helping me do some sanding
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g60/hawki313/DSCN0361.jpg

You better Marry Her :smokin:

TAWL_BOY

06-04-2006, 11:53 PM

http://www.forumsigs.com/users/dbing/100_0281.jpg

Daddy didn't pay for this. I got this truck when I was 15 and started their. It has been through many different setups and configurations before it's current state. I ran IFS lifts for awhile...I was young and dumb.

I play football for Rice University in Houston, TX and have very little time. So while others go to Mexico for Spring Break, I wrench...and weld...and torch...and grind.

I work on others cars in my spare time to buy parts for mine.

I have currently yanked off the ORU SAS hangers and I'm building new ones that incorporate a little more lift because my front winch bumper and 12K Mile Marker has caused my driveshaft to compress too much and my 46" MTs rub while turning off camber.

I'll post pics when done.

Jrod-13

06-05-2006, 12:21 AM

I don't have any good wheeling pics of mine in it's current configuration, but here's a poser pic.

I'm going on my 5th year at mich. tech, persueing a BS in MET.

This truck has been my DD on and off since I was 16, and was my DD for my first and part of my 4rth years of college.
there is ZERO high dollar parts on the rig, no bling, no prefab parts..

89' F-150
306 V-8, 4bbl, intake, cam, ported heads, headers.. the usual blah blah 6800rpm small block.
NP435 tranny.
Kustom BW 13-56 doubler(torch cuts, and arc welded, no plasma/mig/tig here..) into a twinsticked 205 (123:1 crawl)
spooled 9" out back, with home made disc brakes
HP44 up front, with a lockright, SASed with 79' ford parts, and 6" superflex coils(ramps a 1050, with a 122" wheelbase)
kustom grooved 38" gumbos(soon to be replaced)
onboard air

Right now it's under the knife to mount my 20K PTO winch, extended radius arms, and either inboarded 63" chevy leafs, or a 4 link with coils out back.

The other rig is my DD/tow rig
7.3 IDI diesel, 5 speed, 10.25 rear, and a kingpin 60 up front, on 35's.

http://mtu4x4.org/gallery2/d/13407-2/front+corner+large.JPG

FbOmRxD

06-05-2006, 07:57 AM

Well i'll join this crew i guess.... soon to be Junior ME at Umass Amherst have this (notice a trend here):
http://fordtruckworld.tenmagazines.com/gallery/Dirtraider94/656236.jpg

adding this in a few weeks with all sorts of other goodies (5.13's, new lockers, 36irocs, etc):

http://fordtruckworld.tenmagazines.com/gallery/Dirtraider94/673664.jpg

Brian1

06-05-2006, 09:02 AM

Built this from the ground up with my $ starting before my freshman year and finishing up the summer after I graduated with my BSME.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=234102&d=1142267571
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=235162&d=1142878421

A few specs-
42 GPW, SBC350, SM420, D300, D44 front w/ Warns and Longfield joints, 14bolt rear, 5.13's and locked f&r, hydroboost, hydro assist, 38.5" SX's

GAredClaYJ

06-05-2006, 09:53 AM

Awesome responses, it's amazing how many college wheelers are going for their ME's...that just shows you where the future of this sport is going. Those are some sweet rigs, and about the girl...i'll just have to see about the whole marriage part (i'm 21, and i think 45 is a little young for marriage). If anybody has any suggestions on how i can resize my damn pics so you can read the whole thread w/o scrolling back and forth, shoot me a pm or just post up. Thanks, and keep em coming.
jordan

cmcgaw966

06-05-2006, 10:04 AM

These are the only pics I know how to post. Just graduated from the Sierra College Regional Fire Academy. I'm 19 and have no more money.
http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo04/0a/80/e34161878eda.jpg?_rh=a67za2nev438974izt3664cq0
http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo06/aa/36/9db64584b663.jpg?_rh=56z1qn1jkjg6n03ovnas1w1sr

JDunn

06-05-2006, 10:15 AM

Work during the day, school at night, and wrenching in my spair time. Pictures from Fordyce memorial day.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=248379&stc=1&d=1149524140

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=248380&stc=1&d=1149524140

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=248381&stc=1&d=1149524140

Tjeepfreak

06-05-2006, 11:33 AM

Well I don't have any pics of mine yet, I'm still in college Wichita State U, at the time My jeep sits in the garage on Jackstands, It's a 97 wrangler going up onto rockwells and 46's with a buncha new stuff comin in about a month, But I could really use some longer days, go to school mornings, I work for myself, then work on The jeep at night, I built the Jeep with my money and rebuilt it, and one more time, I've had the Jeep for a long ime bought it out of a salvage yard and saved it from a horrible fate, only bad thing about summer is theres no school, but theres lakes callin me, gotta get out on the boat :smokin:.

Jeffh555

06-05-2006, 12:20 PM

kinda funny... i'm procrastinating on studying for finals while replying to this thread...

i built this at my parents' house durring the summer, i lived at an apartment this year, with a small 1 car garage with no power, it sucked.

i cant say i built it without help from my parents, they are very generous and pay my rent, so my paycheck can go strait to the wheeler. plus they let me build it in thier driveway. oh ya, the winch was a christmas gift.

this year its just been about keeping it running enough to make the next trip, i have alot of bandaid fixes from this year i need to go over this summer.

best choice i've made while in college was to join the 4 wheel drive club. if you are in college join the four wheel drive club, if it sucks make it better, if there isnt one start one.

looking at the more hardcore guys in the club... myself included, there is no reason you cant have a very capable rig while in college, you just have to make wheeling a huge part of your life outside of school, a sacrifice i'm willing to make. sometimes i wish i had a 2" lifted tundra instead of the s10, but then i slap myself back in line.

kibblerange

06-05-2006, 02:19 PM

Started this build 2nd Semester of my High school senior year and attending UT of Chattanooga as a freshman this year.
Have had help with some of the welding and torching, but the work and funding is mine.
Heres a list of what I've done(The project is going to slow to start a build up thread):

Yota 3pack+overload Rears in the front
2wd 63" Chevies w/overload w/stock shackles in the rear
Chevy Camaro calipers and Z71 rotors in the rear
W56 Transmission from 89 4runner

Next on list:

Power Steering
Crossover/Hysteer
Replacing Birfields w/Longfields as soon as they break
2.28x2.28 dual transfer case; have the donor reduction box just no adapter:(
Flatbed, and full exo -- and alot of fender hacking
Welding the rear and maybe the front, haven't decided on that one.
Probably going w/the 38.5x11 tsl Bogger or 38x12.5 tsl SX
and should end up with a 84:1 crawl ratio when i done, depending on if i change the drive gears.
on and a blingin sr5 guage cluster
I have tons of pictures of the progress on photobucket, but heres a couple...
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e392/Toyokibbler/IM001726.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e392/Toyokibbler/IM001864.jpg
+getting a red star:flipoff2:

GAredClaYJ

06-06-2006, 12:14 AM

Thanks for all the responses. I'm diggin the rigs. Keep em rollin in. I wish i had half the dedication as some of you guys on here. It's awesome to see some multi-taskers out there who can actually get shit accomplished.
jordan

brian4wd

06-06-2006, 09:45 AM

Sr5mudrunner

06-06-2006, 10:19 AM

strokeddodge

06-06-2006, 12:07 PM

Jeffh555

06-06-2006, 12:20 PM

Photo looks like the hill above Cayucos?

Yup, 15 min up the highway and we're wheeling

Hey man, why does it just have to be college students, you guys get more credit for buying things than us young guys that dont go to college, I built my truck with my own funding while working more then full time. I if I was at college I could have got many loans to pay for my truck and just pay them off later ......... For all the guys and girls out there that think you have to go to college to make it, ..........you dont .......... but there should be no difference between a college builders rig and others non going to college asses rigs

um, right... go to college, i mean real college, none of this part time community college bs, and then tell me that. all my friends that dont go to school have much much more expendable income and time than I do.

bigblackblur

06-06-2006, 12:23 PM

pbmang

06-06-2006, 12:24 PM

bigblackblur

06-06-2006, 12:27 PM

since we dont have to spend 3,000 or more a semester on tuition

can't tell what your trying to say but I don't know where you go to school for only 3k in tuition. Denver here is 36k just for tuition! :eek: :eek: Luckily, loans and scholarships... So don't talk to me about using loans to fund the jeep.

Nordic1

06-06-2006, 12:43 PM

http://www.fototime.com/%7B6EAE64CE-F0EE-422F-83C8-FDDED4C5B0F0%7D/picture.JPG

Endless pit of money is looking for 1 ton axles and currently is being retrofitted with 4 link rear and a trick 3 link up front

GAredClaYJ

06-06-2006, 01:01 PM

Hey man, why does it just have to be college students, you guys get more credit for buying things than us young guys that dont go to college, I built my truck with my own funding while working more then full time. I if I was at college I could have got many loans to pay for my truck and just pay them off later ......... For all the guys and girls out there that think you have to go to college to make it, ..........you dont .......... but there should be no difference between a college builders rig and others non going to college asses rigs :flipoff2:

I dont' know a lot about finance, but I'm pretty sure that banks will loan you money too, not just some college pricks like us w/ no financial obligations :flipoff2: . Loans are the easy way out, and a waste of money if you ask me. I also said I wanted to see rigs built using your own funds, not someone elses(i.e. mommy daddy loan or bank loan).
If you want praises for being a young builder, then that's great, but you are no different than some 40 year old who is building a rig ...just b/c you have a full-time job. In my first two years of school, I was holding down a full-time job, going to school, and building a rig. I'm in no ways trying to brag, but others who are able to do all 3 and still keep the grades, job, and have a kick-ass rig are somewhat talented. NOt to even mention a girlfriend who takes half your money in the process.

CObronco74

06-06-2006, 01:04 PM

I just graduated back in December, but I fondly remember the days of deciding how much I could get by with spending on the bronco. I wish I was still there!

Man, it's been a long time since I've been on this site!

Schmozilla

06-06-2006, 03:41 PM

I dont' know a lot about finance, but I'm pretty sure that banks will loan you money too, not just some college pricks like us w/ no financial obligations :flipoff2: . Loans are the easy way out, and a waste of money if you ask me. I also said I wanted to see rigs built using your own funds, not someone elses(i.e. mommy daddy loan or bank loan).
If you want praises for being a young builder, then that's great, but you are no different than some 40 year old who is building a rig ...just b/c you have a full-time job. In my first two years of school, I was holding down a full-time job, going to school, and building a rig. I'm in no ways trying to brag, but others who are able to do all 3 and still keep the grades, job, and have a kick-ass rig are somewhat talented. NOt to even mention a girlfriend who takes half your money in the process.

If you cut the GF part out, you will have alot more money, and be alot more happy...

Nordic1

06-06-2006, 03:54 PM

If you cut the GF part out, you will have alot more money, and be alot more happy...

Normally I'm all about getting some (getting some every night AND through some parts of the day :laughing: ) but I'm kicking my GF out (for reasons unrelated to wheeling). She's been gone 3 days and I have made more progress on my jeep in those 3 days than I have in months.

GAredClaYJ

06-06-2006, 08:30 PM

If you cut the GF part out, you will have alot more money, and be alot more happy...
If she wasn't so damn understanding and didn't let me do what I want she'd be gone...Although she does get jealous of my red-headed g/f (YJ) when I start spending too much time with her. And I was actually spending time today posting on here while I was procrastinating studying for my physics test

johnny_boy02

06-06-2006, 11:52 PM

Nice stuff guys.

jeepinjimjz

06-07-2006, 12:16 PM

Nice thread. Guess I'll join as a junior at TCU. Sorry I don't have a picture. Need to get a red star! It's a sprun under CJ7 on 36s, 304/NP435/300, detroits f/r, stock axles with upgraded shafts. Not too extreme, but fun. I've paid for pretty much all of it myself. I didn't have a place to work on my rig the past two years, but live in a house now and have a garage to work in. Well, its my 21st today so I think I'll go drive my Jeep around!

mbatvburg

06-08-2006, 08:54 AM

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/336270/fullsize/DSCF0727.JPG

here's mine
plans:
D60 front 4.56
14 bolt 4.56 welded
humvee wheels

same thing every body else has done.

BUT, it's all from my own pocket

:smokin:

currupt4130

06-08-2006, 03:17 PM

Drifter

06-08-2006, 07:38 PM

Get your time in now boys! I'm out of college a couple of years now and WISH I'd put more time and summer money towards the jeep instead of girls and beer in college. I graduated with a mechanical engineering degree, and got a good paying job. But you get a good job, then you work alot of hours, buy a house, do landscaping :mad3:, buy a new truck, invest in retirement, get a "long term" girlfriend ... then things get pretty thin for the poor old jeep. Fortunately I'm not married yet ... so I'm goin like hell on the jeep before I have the justify my money to someone else :evil:

BTW: Nice rigs!!

TAWL_BOY

06-08-2006, 08:56 PM

http://www.forumsigs.com/users/dbing/100_0281.jpg

I had posted this awhile back and the pick didn't work. But I go to Rice University in Houston, TX and I've been building it in my spare time.

cybergeek23851

06-08-2006, 09:12 PM

Well, currently I am completing my Associates degrees in Welding and Residential/Commercial Electricity. My rig is currently an almost stock 1978 Chevrolet K10. I am just getting some things together slowly to work on it. I am getting a mig welder and air compressor here in a couple of months. After I do my body work and make some new bumpers, a local autobody guy is doing a free paint job on it. I am also planning on some axle upgrades within the next 9 months and a winch. I will be doing other odd jobs on it as well. For now, my goal is to just get it back on the road. I just need to make time and replace the master cylinder and the battery....after I move to the new house.

http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/5473/623447664l7fi.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

91Toyota4x4

06-08-2006, 09:37 PM

1st year senior Mechanical Engineering at University of Florida

Most all of this was done in apartment complex parking lots. Working 30-40 hrs a week and going to school doesnt leave much time for the truck. Good thing it's summer!

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/2262/sas6zv.jpg

GAredClaYJ

06-08-2006, 10:26 PM

CCF

06-08-2006, 10:59 PM

What about "soon to be college students"...? HAHA. My high school graduation is tomorrow. Had this since my junior year. Build racecars and components on the side to support it...time is my only restriction right now. Start college in August for business management and ME...want to be succesful in this racecar building business.
Anyways, specs on the rig are as follows:
* '73 Dodge Pickup 318/727/NP205(just turned 70k orig. miles)
* Axles: D44/D60 both 3/4 Ton with 4.10 posis(rear is getting a locker soon)
* Tires/Wheels: H1 Hummer Beadlocks, and 36" Wrangler II's
*Lift: 6" Springs in rear with shackle flip, 4" springs in front with 2" longer hangers and shackles(not installed yet)
Future mods include: Tube bed, Custom Fabbed Front and Rear Bumper which will both have reciever hitches for a winch, as well as a 440 which I have all the pieces for, just need to assemble. The lift, axles, and wheels and tires are all going under it within the next month. Now that school is out, I have time to play! :)
Pictures:
http://www.bigbluez71.com/MM2/albums/Kyles%20PIcs/100_3147.JPG
http://www.bigbluez71.com/MM2/albums/Kyles%20PIcs/normal_k%20004.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/57tsfairlane/tires3.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/57tsfairlane/PowerwagonLift019.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/57tsfairlane/PowerwagonLift040.jpg
The picture of it on stands is how high it should be after the lift and new tires and wheels.....
Kyle

beartj

06-08-2006, 11:05 PM

Here's some Purdue rigs built within the last year or so.

ALL paid for and built by PORCers themselves in carports, parking lots, rental properties, etc.

**Black'n'Blue 502**
Nate's in aviation.
http://porc.purdue.org/coppermine/thumbnails/album=75.html

This one's a whole club project that many members pitched in to help with, built in the president's garage during the year. Started out last fall as an ebay disaster CJ7 w/ a junk 305, stock axles w/ like new boggers 39.5 boggers. PO used herculiner to hide the terrible "body".

Everything was scrapped except the frame and front clip.
http://porc.purdue.org/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10127/normal_p1010062%7E0.jpg
A few months, many skipped classes and sleepless nights later at Windrock:
Healthy BB502,435,205, 60 w/ plated knuckles/drive flanges, 14BFF shaved, trussed. Beadlocked 39.5 boggers.
3-link rear w/ Al lowers, buggy spring front. Full Hydro. YJ tub.
http://porc.purdue.org/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10109/dsc02241.jpg
http://porc.purdue.org/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10109/dsc02240.jpg

**Rock Grocer**
Brandtley's a junior or snr in Machine Systems Engineer or something like that
http://porc.purdue.org/coppermine/cat=22.html

Purchased a couple years ago as a worn out xj on 33s w/ stock axles and some very worn out susp. parts in the 6" lift.
http://porc.purdue.org/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10156/p3050077.jpg

Last summer, while he was doing an internship it was built in a rental garage. Gutted, rails braced, floorboards replaced w/ 3/16" plate. 4-linked front. Rusty's lift springs rear. HP44 w/ hi-steer. 60 Rear.
Maiden Voyages:
http://porc.purdue.org/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10153/normal_p1010031.jpg
http://porc.purdue.org/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10153/p1010010%7E0.jpg
Recently got recentered hummers, 38.5 SXs, full hydro.
Poser shot at our lawn show last semester:
http://porc.purdue.org/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10191/normal_lawn_046.jpg

beartj

06-08-2006, 11:11 PM

**Crawler, Texas Ranger**
My trail slut. I'll be a senior at Purdue, Health Sciences/Pre-Medicine major.

Built/owned by me and the owner of the shop that I work at during the summer. Buildup in my sig.
Before:
Ugly ass ranger w/ the king of turd motors. 2.9l V6 & 5spd.
http://porc.purdue.org/uploads/forums/dsc01672.jpg
Chopped and linked:
http://porc.purdue.org/uploads/forums/picture_003.jpg

Stock rear leaf pack in the front, 3-link rear, 14b,hp44, fuel cell, full hydro, recent. hummers, 1350:1354 doubler.
Flat Skid and some other goodies.
Everything done at our shop, parts total including vehicle cost ~1500.
Rattlerock:
http://porc.purdue.org/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10109/dsc02202.jpg
http://porc.purdue.org/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10183/day4_015.jpg

There's tons more PORC rigs but here's about half the PORCers that actually had running vehicles and showed up to our lawn show 4/20/06, puff is shown at center:
http://porc.purdue.org/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10191/normal_lawn_008.jpg
http://porc.purdue.org/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10162/2005_016.jpg

keepviper13

06-08-2006, 11:25 PM

We've brought together a real good group of guys (and a couple girls) at Purdue to make up the Purdue Off Road Club. Over 60 members last year and some real cool rigs being built on college budgets and student schedules. Here's my XJ in its most rescent pics, flexin on a buddies 44s at our campus lawn show. Still a work in progress. In the background of the last pic you can see a rig we built in like 4 months from a bare CJ frame. Its intense, 39.5 boggers on 60/14 bolt combo. Powered by a 502!
7 of us are actually living together next year in what we have coined the PORC house. I'll be doing a glory year 5th year in Ag and Bio Engineering.
http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~berwin/RockGrocer_1
http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~berwin/RockGrocer_2
http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~berwin/RockGrocer_3

keepviper13

06-08-2006, 11:29 PM

HAHA, damn abrar your up late. And we're lookin/posting at the same damn time in the same damn thread.

beartj

06-08-2006, 11:39 PM

You and your :rainbow: poser shots... :shaking:

http://porc.purdue.org/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10191/lawn_049.jpg
:flipoff2:

I don't have to work or volunteer tommorow. Probably gonna shoot some skeet a couple hours before my brothers graduation at 7 tommorow. Call me if you wanna go.

Drifter

06-09-2006, 12:07 AM

[QUOTE=GAredClaYJ]What kind of job did you get after you graduated? Like it?
QUOTE]

I actually fell back on my construction back ground and got a job as a project manager running a large housing subdivision. I like it alot; I get to be outside all the time, and work with good people.

actionpaintball

06-09-2006, 06:52 AM

http://timsheesley.com/files/hummer.jpg

Built this in school

Urban Gorilla-1/2 ton Suburban....now with Dana 60 and 14 bolt Dually boggers in the rear

GAredClaYJ

06-09-2006, 07:25 AM

http://timsheesley.com/files/hummer.jpg

Built this in school

Urban Gorilla-1/2 ton Suburban....now with Dana 60 and 14 bolt Dually boggers in the rear
That thing is a beast. Got any more pics/specs...especially some pics in action.

Derek K10

06-09-2006, 07:28 AM

i just gradutated this year, ME at WPI
here is my rig i built up and wheeled through out school

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v462/rollin37s/k30/100_0733.jpg
d60,14b,38s,4:56,locked f&r
lots of other crap

wish i never pulled her apart

actionpaintball

06-09-2006, 01:43 PM

The last time I took the yellow truck out for action-I broke the 1/2 ton stuff-a few axle shafts and teeth on the ring gear-I already had my one ton driveline bought-so i was just finishing it off and giving me reason to do the dually conversion. I will post up some more pics in the next week at www.timsheesley.com

I am doing my one ton CJ build at the same time-among other projects...

Although I finally graduated-I give lots of credit to the budget builds of students-having a money crunch can make you really get creative on finding parts and funding your build. I bought and sold and parted out lots of junk to pay for my rides...

keep the pics coming

xeon

06-09-2006, 05:10 PM

Alittle at time while going to computer tech school and working.

Specs:
305 TBI
700R4
Atlas 4.3
Ford 60 (I hope, I have a 44 if I cant get a 60)
GM 14 Bolt
37s (For now)
Full cage
Bunch of other crap

http://www.tri-state4x4.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10003/normal_DSC00505.jpg

YJTypeR

06-10-2006, 01:39 PM

Nothing special....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/YJTypeR/DSCN2010_levels.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/YJTypeR/100_0355.jpg

Mechanical Engineering
IUPUI

miguelitojeep

06-10-2006, 02:41 PM

well im still in College and have been working on my jeep ever since its been bone stock.
locked dana 30, track lok 44, 33s, rockers, doug thorley headers, 4.0L 5 spd, 4.5 inch RE superlfex lift. just welded in new cage. in the near future tera 2low, stronger steering,axels,bumper and winch. hey im only 19 but every penny goes into this thing. its worth it!
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b348/miguelitojeep97/gormantrip003.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b348/miguelitojeep97/IMG_1803.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b348/miguelitojeep97/newcagwe026.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b348/miguelitojeep97/newcagwe023.jpg
one good thing i guess, is i have been doing all the mods myself in my own garage

PUjeeper

06-11-2006, 07:09 AM

Freshman year with GSA's...
http://jeeppages.com/albums/userpics/10231/normal_47473753DCSFaF_ph.jpg
graduation...
http://jeeppages.com/albums/userpics/10231/normal_DSC00231.JPG
a year after graduation....
http://jeeppages.com/albums/userpics/10231/normal_PHOTO10_6A.JPG

Psychojimmy

06-11-2006, 12:15 PM

slvr98svt

06-12-2006, 05:16 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/slvr98svt/Jeep/badlands147.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/slvr98svt/Jeep/badlands164.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/slvr98svt/Jeep/DSC02889.jpg

ME studen at Kettering University in Flint, MI. D44's out of a 80's Wagoneer, 3 link built by me up front, 8" Skyjacker coils, 6" BOR springs out back, 4:88's, 35" Creepy Crawlers. No where near done, but I had to come back to school and it was wheeling time so thats as far as it is right now. Last pic is my 99 crew cab F250 stroker....towrig.

I work at G-Force Race Cars where I design and build Pro-Modified drag cars so I have alot of fun tools at my disposal.
-Matt

keepviper13

06-12-2006, 09:28 PM

i spent 3 years in lafayette before graduating from ivy tech last may..i attempted to join the porc last night how long do i have to wait til i'm allowed to post on the site? i live 40 min north of lafayette now

Glad to welcome a fellow Purdue student. We're a little slow over the summer since not a whole lot of people are around campus but you should be good to go now. Same goes for our forums, not a whole lot of action on them until the fall when we all come back to campus. If you'd like to become an Alumni member of PORC just PM me and we can talk more about it.

HotSEXJ

06-14-2006, 09:57 AM

Thanks for the thread

I'm a mech eng sophmore at Virginia Tech

94YJ, 2.5, 44/60/chromos, 38's on hummer locks

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v456/gabemerrill/Paragon%20May%2006/SamFlexySmall.jpg
http://www.mpjai.com/album/albums/userpics/10114/normal_Wheelie.jpg
http://www.mpjai.com/album/albums/userpics/10114/normal_100_3254.JPG

BTW, great rigs for college guys, I'm really suprised at the number of badass rigs that are in this thread

Sweet rig! I'm really surprised I've never seen it around town.

Have you ever seen this Jeep around town?

http://photos-655.facebook.com/ip006/v25/181/51/6201882/n6201882_30945655_665.jpg

If you haven't seen it, I understand - If you just finished your sophomore year, it probably hasn't run but 2 months you've been in college :laughing:

95yj

06-14-2006, 11:01 PM

Just turned 20 two weeks ago. About to start my 3rd year at Kennesaw State. No debt and no loans. The usual stuff, locked f/r, winched, caged, everything from welding to setting up gears done by me.

http://offcamber4wd.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4183&g2_serialNumber=2

http://offcamber4wd.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1314&g2_serialNumber=2

KiGrind

06-15-2006, 11:01 PM

Do I count? Kinda young. Still work my ass off for it. Got it when I was 15 working a big ass irish breeders guarden for $8 an hour... spent every bit of it for $1900 on this jeep. My parents did help me buy wheels and tires but that was my last christmas present from them and I didnt have money to replace my old ones. I didnt care I was gonna drive on them even though they all had many plugs and patchs. They thought I was going to get killed.

Attending ITT Tech winter semester for different communication tech.

I make a big $6.50 an hour ( Just got a raise last week if that helps you) and I only have a little over $3k in it and it still sucks.

I cant weld, I hardly know shit about how to fix anything. I'm just now getting a big enough air compressor to run impact wrenches on and I never get to four wheel because the damn piece of shit is always broken or I cant aford it. Just got myself another 304 to put in it thats pretty well built by a good builder he put some work in it.

But... I'LL NEVER GIVE UP! :flipoff2: Were building some trails on my buddies 180+ acker farm which should be local, fun, and free.

Windrock Trail 16
http://www.jefflloyd.phat-land.com/members_rigs/jefflloyd/2.jpg

GAredClaYJ

06-15-2006, 11:30 PM

Fordman500

06-15-2006, 11:45 PM

I am not in college yet so I dont know if this applies but what the hell. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v402/monav58/Stock.jpg my dad bought this for me for 2500$ i worked the entire summer paying it back, plus he got the 9" nodular posi w/. daytona pinion support which is about 500 bucks worth. I then did a sterling swap. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v402/monav58/10.jpg I got a roll cage out of a dodge truck for 20$. cut it shortened it and made it all fit in my truck. i have just been learning things like whats good and bad like my stacked blocked so about 45$ later worth of junkyard parts metal and hardware I got http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v402/monav58/f550shackle.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v402/monav58/rear.jpg I have done pretty much everything on my truck. My dad has been restoring mustangs and shelbys (vintage stuff) for years so I have been around this crap for ever. Now I am trying to find an hp60 at the yard (only way I can afford one!) and get it under my truck.

strokeddodge

06-16-2006, 09:03 AM

[QUOTE=Fordman500]I am not in college yet so I dont know if this applies but what the hell. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v402/monav58/Stock.jpg my dad bought this for me for 2500$ i worked the entire summer paying it back, plus he got the 9" nodular posi w/. daytona pinion support which is about 500 bucks worth. I then did a sterling swap.

I dont see a nine inch hear????:confused:

GAredClaYJ

06-16-2006, 03:12 PM

[/QUOTE]I dont see a nine inch hear????:confused:[/QUOTE]

he had the 9" then he swapped it out for a sterling.

ClayXJ

06-16-2006, 03:20 PM

Corrupt...sik rig. You guys should be really proud of what you've done.

Spoiled Rich Boys:flipoff2: Just kidding

Blue Jeep's from High School...sold it before college...I got some help on the body work though
http://community.webshots.com/photo/461351449/1461354877078923171GiPYKw
http://community.webshots.com/photo/462852815/1462866897078923171TkGwuu

Working on the CJ Now...
http://community.webshots.com/photo/461351449/1461354776078923171CHQPGW
http://community.webshots.com/photo/510795879/1510805850078923171GqkaNh
http://community.webshots.com/photo/510795879/1510809728078923171TIfuMj

1981 Front Clip...F/R Waggy 44's, 35 MTR's, AW-4,YJ Tub and Frame

Yeah...I don't know how to post pictures.....

Going to be a Junior ME at Lafayette College

]4RunnerKid[

06-16-2006, 08:14 PM

i'll be a 3rd year ME major at Cal Poly, SLO and am a member of the Polygoats with Jeffh555. building a rig on top of going to school and working is definitely tough. i'm very lucky that my parents cover most of school's expenses, allowing me to put most of my money into the rig. somehow i'm still broke and in debt though... all part of the hobby i guess.

when i first got it:
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/318000-318999/318957_49_full.jpg
now:
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/338719/fullsize/100_4602.JPG
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/330777/fullsize/IMG%20057.jpg

currupt4130

06-16-2006, 08:30 PM

Sweet rig! I'm really surprised I've never seen it around town.

Have you ever seen this Jeep around town?

http://photos-655.facebook.com/ip006/v25/181/51/6201882/n6201882_30945655_665.jpg

If you haven't seen it, I understand - If you just finished your sophomore year, it probably hasn't run but 2 months you've been in college :laughing:

I'm trasnfering to Va. Tech in the fall, I did my freshman year at VCU and hated it. Anyway, unfortunately I won't have my Jeep with me at school, kidna sucks, but I'll make it home to go out wheeling when I can. Just bought a damn 06 Jetta which won't really tow a Jeep :mad3:. I steal my dads truck whenever I have to tow out.

Fordman500

06-17-2006, 01:10 PM

currupt4130

06-17-2006, 07:39 PM

Corrupt...sik rig. You guys should be really proud of what you've done.

Spoiled Rich Boys:flipoff2: Just kidding

Hey, I resent that! :flipoff2:

I busted ass to get it there, pulled a few strings, got some hook ups, I'm lucky, and I know it. I wish I had waited for the front 60 though... Don't get me wrong, I've paid for almost everything on that rig, except for the winch and stinger. The winch was my graduation present, and the stinger a birthday present from a girl that I dated for a couple years. Other than that it was all my blood and sweat during freshman year that got it there. Before it was SOA on 35's 8.8 rear, that kinda thing. I really enjoy it how it is now. I am gonna spool the rear though and get rid of the locker since its strictly a trail rig now, and I need to recenter my rims cuz I'm just running spacers at the moment and it looks off with only spacers up front and stock backspacing in the rear.

But anyway, thanks for the compliment.

88toyotaman86

06-17-2006, 08:14 PM

heres my truck. im going to dvc for a buisness degree in concord CA
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b151/kcrawler/2006%20crawlin/2367410-R1-024-10A.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b151/kcrawler/2006%20crawlin/2367410-R1-054-25A.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b151/kcrawler/2006%20crawlin/2367410-R1-044-20A.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b151/kcrawler/yellow%20trucks/stephenscamera019.jpg

55crawler

06-17-2006, 08:40 PM

Also an engineering major. Started with a stock '55 and have been building it for two years now. Only parts that are stock now are the body and Dana 18 twin stick case. Takes all my money and extra time, but going to school and building a rig does have its advantages. You don't have extra money so you learn how to build it yourself and most importantly, you get to use the auto shop to do mods!!!:D

http://4x4him.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=4&pos=11

Nordic1

06-17-2006, 09:56 PM

I went to DVC :laughing: Where are you planning to transfer to?

Nice spare tire... :laughing:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b151/kcrawler/yellow%20trucks/stephenscamera019.jpg

KiGrind

06-17-2006, 10:05 PM

Hey, I resent that! :flipoff2:

I busted ass to get it there, pulled a few strings, got some hook ups, I'm lucky, and I know it. I wish I had waited for the front 60 though... Don't get me wrong, I've paid for almost everything on that rig, except for the winch and stinger. The winch was my graduation present, and the stinger a birthday present from a girl that I dated for a couple years. Other than that it was all my blood and sweat during freshman year that got it there. Before it was SOA on 35's 8.8 rear, that kinda thing. I really enjoy it how it is now. I am gonna spool the rear though and get rid of the locker since its strictly a trail rig now, and I need to recenter my rims cuz I'm just running spacers at the moment and it looks off with only spacers up front and stock backspacing in the rear.

But anyway, thanks for the compliment.

WTF I got $100 for graduation from barly gettin it done and workin my ass off and my parents just said ok you did good and i got $100 from grandparents.

Complaining? NO. But its kinda fucked up my jeep hasn't rolled on its own power is almost 5 fucking months.

You get to use that winch yet? :flipoff2: Alright you know I'm jelious.. :D

Nordic1

06-17-2006, 10:35 PM

currupt4130

06-18-2006, 02:36 PM

WTF I got $100 for graduation from barly gettin it done and workin my ass off and my parents just said ok you did good and i got $100 from grandparents.

Complaining? NO. But its kinda fucked up my jeep hasn't rolled on its own power is almost 5 fucking months.

You get to use that winch yet? :flipoff2: Alright you know I'm jelious.. :D

Hah, I have a lot of family, thats about how it works. I've used that winch too much... I have a bad habit of picking lines that will either be astonishing, or will turn into a nightmare, only a few have become nightmares but boy what a PITA they were.

76Blazer

06-18-2006, 07:02 PM

I'm 19 now in college and I've had my blazer since I was 16. Totally rebuilt it with dads help cause I was still in high school. School was over so ripped it back apart and here I am. D60 front all 35 spline with chromo's, detroit, and crossover highsteer. Rear 14 bolt with detroit and discs. Hummer beadlocks with 42" tsl swampers. Saving up some more money to drop in my built 496 to finisher her off for the most part. All on my own now since I'm out of school.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g127/juggman2/IMG_1554.jpg

axisT6

06-18-2006, 07:48 PM

Link to my build: http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46572

I am almost done with getting all the parts rebuilt. I just finished school with a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. The only input I had from my parents was my Dad's ridicule.

DanTheMan

06-18-2006, 08:25 PM

Just graduated a month ago from CSU Fresno (Fresno State) with a degree in Geomatics Engineering, its just a fancy term for land surveying.

Bought my jeep spring break of my sophmore yr in high school. Got a job that summer to fund the Pro Comp 4" Lift and 33's and from there, the rest is history. 6 yrs later and many nights & weekends (and some ditching of classes) the complete build is in my sig. A lot of fun, and it kept me out of trouble. Mom said i was throwing my $$ away, Dad said it was better than drugs & booze and Mom stopped bothering me. :D

Worked all through college, my last 2 yrs it was 30 hrs/week & 16-18 units so i could finish in 4 yrs.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=250591&d=1150683878

Now I've got a new project: :grinpimp:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=250592&d=1150683878

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=250593&d=1150683878

currupt4130

06-19-2006, 09:45 PM

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=250593&d=1150683878

Where'd you get that!? Thats awesome...

Indyguy

06-20-2006, 09:00 PM

If you cut the GF part out, you will have alot more money, and be alot more happy...

Just in case someone didn't read it during all of the other quotes. My truck would be a lot more built if I didn't have a g/f during the first 3 years of college.:shaking:

'93 Amigo
32" MT/R's on 15x8 MT Classic II's
rear Isuzu 12 bolt, 4.56's, ARB locker
front Isuzu 10 bolt, 4.56's, open (not spending money to lock up IFS that is just getting torched off anyway)
Tera Lows 3.07 t-case gears
barn-built rock sliders, rear bumper, front hitch point, etc

I just finished classes for my graduate program (masters degree) in Occupational Therapy. Six months of clinical rotations to go and then I can get a real job and start on the real projects. Already have a HP44 to hang up front and 5.38 gears for the rear axle. It's no tube buggy; but it handles the trails a lot better than most people initially expect!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/strawmyers/Badlands%2011-12-05/3-wheelin3.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/strawmyers/Badlands%2011-12-05/steps.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/strawmyers/Moab%20Zu%20Zoo%20IX/SeanHellsGatedescent3.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/strawmyers/Moab%20Zu%20Zoo%20IX/HellsGate3.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/strawmyers/Moab%20Zu%20Zoo%20IX/SeanLaunchPad.jpg

heepr

06-20-2006, 10:29 PM

How did I miss this?

I'll be a senior next year at PC in south carolina.. Still daily driving what's left of my 1994 grand cherokee, paid for all by me through various summer jobs and a little part time work during the school year. Here's a trail shot and the latest round of modifications..

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=250938&stc=1&d=1150864808
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=250939&stc=1&d=1150864808
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=250940&stc=1&d=1150864808

and jordan, you're the only one crazy enough to tackle a springover/axle swap/tranny/tcase swap all at once

Uzi

06-20-2006, 11:33 PM

I'll add my project to this list. Its a 1987 Isuzu Trooper II
It was the first vehicle I ever bought got it right before I turned 16. First mods where sliders and a bumbers that I built in my high school shop class. Then I got a 3 in. lift from TrooperRS here on the board. My senior year of high school I started my SAS and motor swap.

I am going for 3.4 from a tacoma and a toy auto with dual cases. D44 front and Isuzu 12 bolt rear. Its taken alot longer than I had planned and still isn't done but I am in my first year of college and just landed a 40k a year job while still in college full time:) And I have payed for it all by myself as well as done most of the work on it.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=250941&stc=1&d=1150867868

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=250942&stc=1&d=1150867868

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=250943&stc=1&d=1150867868

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=250944&stc=1&d=1150867868

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=250945&stc=1&d=1150867868

GAredClaYJ

06-21-2006, 12:40 PM

Thanks for the confidence builder Cam. That CB antenna is gonna get ripped off on our next trip, when we get to try out the new cage. I've finally got the parts collection to piece mine together, so I'll be ready to go in the next month or so. All these rigs are giving me more inspiration to finish mine up, so keep posting up.
thanks
jordan

GAredClaYJ

07-03-2006, 06:09 PM

I know there's more colllege builders out there. Lemme see some more rigs before I have to start callin names!!

jarvisjeep

07-03-2006, 06:28 PM

If you dropped out to build your rig, then sign back up, does that count?

GAredClaYJ

07-03-2006, 08:08 PM

If you dropped out to build your rig, then sign back up, does that count?

Yea, I guess that's truly dedicated to the cause. Post em up anyway.

jarvisjeep

07-03-2006, 08:21 PM

Look for a buildup thred in september
My insperation:http://www.liftedlimo.com/photos/smith1.jpg
I drove this around for a month then decided I HAVE TO BUILD ONE whatever the cost.
Started with this:
http://www.liftedlimo.com/photos/1220613.jpg
Add this:
http://myspace-636.vo.llnwd.net/00706/63/63/706423636_l.jpg
And this:
http://myspace-544.vo.llnwd.net/00865/44/58/865628544_l.jpg
And you get?

A half done limo, that I should be outside working on insted of posting pics. Anyone who has been to a college party in a limo knows that partys go all night and day. Add a huge lift, and then things get wild:evil: . So I dropped out, and have to finish it for next fall to start the partying again. Check out the website with some old pics on it and pics when the limo wasnt lifted of the partys.
-Brandon

rockcity

07-03-2006, 08:41 PM

heres my current project...

http://www.usjeeps.com/members/p608-1119225779.jpg

http://www.usjeeps.com/members/p608-1119225758.jpg

D60 front, D70 rear with (not picutred) D60 steering knuckles...
351W, Ford T-18, Dana 300...

I'll end up graduating in December, and hopefully the buggy will be completed by then...

DISCO94

07-03-2006, 09:24 PM

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tnomud/detail?.dir=8d3b&.dnm=4585re2.jpg&.src=ph

I am a freshman at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. Bought the car for $5,000, and have since started to add little bits and pieces. Owned a 75 CJ5 for a while and decided to sell for $5,000 bringing my budget to $7,500. I went for a Disco because I used to have a 99 Disco II. After $1,500 of engine mods, mainly fixing sh!t. I have $1k leftover, and now beefing up the shocks. No parent money here, just savings, x-mas money, b-day cash, graduation money, and money from work. I will confess though, rents do pay for insurance and gas.:(

Rockin' with:
Automatic
Locking Center Diff
D2 Headlights w/H4 Silverstars -New
2” Lift
33” BFG Mud Terrains (w/full size spare)
4 Hella 4000’s on rack
2 Hella 4000 Xenon’s on front
OE Safari Rack
OE Brush Guard
GPS Unit
3 Power outlets
Class 3 hitch w/ trailer wiring
-New Main bearings
-Crower Racing Cam
-New lifters
-New Pushrods
-New Rocker Arms
-New Oil Pump
-New O2 Sensor
-New timing Chain and gears
-Accel 8mm Race wires
-Platnium Plugs - BIG MISTAKE... DON'T DO IT
-Serpentine Belt
-Tensioner Pulley
-Head Gaskets
-Intake Gaskets
-Valve Cover Gaskets
-Fuel Injectors
-Battery
-Alternator
-Starter
-New Headliner
-DiElectric Grease on every bulb and connector on the truck.

DISCO94

07-03-2006, 09:33 PM

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tnomud/album?.dir=8d3b&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tnomud/my_photos

GO HERE FOR PICS

rockcity

07-03-2006, 09:38 PM

fixed it for ya. nice disco...

http://us.a2.yahoofs.com/users/43f485e8z33e851c7/8d3b/__sr_/4585re2.jpg?phQleqEBDCc_Fd9d

rob

j602

07-03-2006, 09:44 PM

Will be a freshman this year. My DD:

http://www.explorerforum.com/data/500/ft6.JPG

LR Max

07-03-2006, 11:32 PM

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/lrmax/f5637e8e.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/lrmax/893b6b6b.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/dfvaulter/DSC01815.jpg

This is my rig. Not too many of these happy little fellas out there. She is still fairly stock, not too built mainly due to money and time. Mech engineering takes up a lot of time and I think its more important to concentrate on my studies instead of the truck. A mechanical engineering degree will get me farther than a car.

I am going to make some significant changes this summer. I already got the 34s on and now I am working on various things that will be hidden beneath the sheet metal. Main problem I have is that any upgrade is usually never a bolt-on affair, it has to be custom. This slows down the process and increases the cost. My little job doesn't pay for much.

jarvisjeep

07-04-2006, 12:24 PM

A mechanical engineering degree will get me farther than a car.
100% Agreed. Only reason I dropped out was becasue I had a few companys wanting to advertise on the side of the limo. Thats why I am building it, to do advertising. Of course, both of those comapnys have backed out(imagine that!). But the response of everyone else wanting me to come to thier partys is overwhelming. Most of the local buisnesses want to advertise in one way or another. Anyways enough about me.

Sweet Rig!! I havent seen one of those for a long time, let alone wheeling. There was a green one around here and the guy never took it off somthing more than a gravel road. With that, youd be really popular around here actully wheeling it. My 57 Willys wagon(if it was back together) would look sweet wheeling with ya! Next time im on the eastern sea board with me jeep, Ill look you up lol.

ogrescout

07-04-2006, 01:39 PM

THis thread kick ass. I am really glad to see what other college kids are doing with their own money and no help. So far i have built 3 rigs.
1966 International scout 800 someone offered me more than i could ever hope for it so i sold that one.
Then started building the parts rig 76 scout II. Ended with a SOA, 35's 6 point roll cage new paint, etc,
Now a 1982 Toyota truck, Bobbed lifted locked 36 tsl rebuilt motor 5.29 gears. Crossover ifs box.
Since i just bought a bunch for tghe toyota i will save for a red star to post some pictures of them.
Good luck guys and keep building

Nordic1

07-04-2006, 03:16 PM

i will save for a red star

:confused:

jarvisjeep

07-04-2006, 03:51 PM

i will save for a red star
Um... Dang you must be on a college budget! Try saving he beer cans at the next party. Tell them your, ummm cleaning up. Last big party my buddy got enough cans for gas money to drive home and part way back. I still havent heard from him since he left his parents house a week ago though...

madcowdungbeetle

07-04-2006, 07:36 PM

I'm a ME Senior at UNCC. Here is my Discovery I've had for 7 years, and was my DD up until last summer. This is the only decent pic I have at the moment, but it is much further along now. I don't even want to think about the amount of money I've dumped into this thing.
http://www.cartertuned.com/swap/DSC05307.JPG

113" Wheelbase
16" SAW coilovers
4-links front and rear
D60/D70
double beadlocks
39.5" TSL's
hydro assist
etc....

dfvaulter

07-08-2006, 04:13 PM

here's a few of my junk, just finished doing a lot of work on it for the summer. I'm not an engineer, but maybe as a finance major I can figure out how to afford the next round of mods :flipoff2:

http://i6.tinypic.com/1zbrzth.jpg

http://i6.tinypic.com/1zbs0h2.jpg

30/8.8 w/4.10s locked front and rear with 34" LTBs

after next weekend I'll have some real action shots of the new set up.

gumbojeepyj

07-08-2006, 08:12 PM

three guys in my club including me are building rigs through college. two of us including me work at a parts store. i give half my paycheck back easily....

i think the rig is a good reason as to why i am STILL in school though.:shaking:

Yota Tony

07-10-2006, 01:38 PM

I finished school this year but here's what I built while being a student.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/G2Rac/Mounds%20ORV%20June%209%202006/100_0081.jpg
http://static.flickr.com/67/185734491_c45e78b17a.jpg

Oh, I did Tool and Die and CNC machining in school but now I work in telecommunications. So I'll be doing some night schooling in the spring.

Turboduck01

07-10-2006, 01:49 PM

Mechanical Engineering Senior (One of the many for this thread apparhently) at San Diego State. 1989 Toyota Pick Up with Dual Case and SAS. I love my yota : ) Just bought some 35'' MTR's which make it look MUCH better than the 33''s.

http://apps.rockyou.com/rockyou.swf?instanceid=16776726

GAredClaYJ

07-24-2006, 09:10 PM

Schmozilla. I guess I took a lil of your advise, and my girlfriend and I just broke up, so hopefully ya'll will actually see some progress pictures from mine. I have been sitting around on my lazy ass, so this should get me kick started. Keep the sick rigs coming.
-Jordan

OkLaHoMaYJ

07-24-2006, 10:14 PM

Im 21, Junior at Oklahoma University studying Criminology and bought and built this jeep from stock

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/RockReady/100-0014_IMG.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/RockReady/P1010034.jpg
Cut off the bent shit and put it back together
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/RockReady/PeeblyRoad143.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/RockReady/P1010084.jpg

BIG98XJ

07-27-2006, 03:33 PM

HillBilly_Young01

07-27-2006, 06:22 PM

yeah here is my truck as is right now
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c113/HillBilly_Young01/Trail%20Ridin/DSC01493.jpg

she is gettin a set of saw's and deaver 3 leaf add-a-pack/bilstien 5100's in the rear along w/ some 285/75/16 trxus m/t's soon.

im a forest resources major at Abraham Baldwin Agg. College in south ga.

***here is a preview of what os goin on it***
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c113/HillBilly_Young01/truck_parts/Picture005.jpg

GAredClaYJ

07-27-2006, 06:34 PM

Im a Junior at a Community College here in Ga. Only been on two rides since my junk has been done. http://photos-169.facebook.com/ip007/v21/45/107/71100097/n71100097_30237169_7295.jpg

Broke..
http://photos-171.facebook.com/ip007/v21/45/107/71100097/n71100097_30237171_8259.jpg

Probably going to sell it soon to build a CJ or YJ:massey:

I think I've seen yours around lawrenceville. Maybe a week ago?

All these damn rides make me feel small compared to how little I've actually done on mine

BIG98XJ

07-27-2006, 08:05 PM

I think I've seen yours around lawrenceville. Maybe a week ago?

All these damn rides make me feel small compared to how little I've actually done on mine

Nope not me, although I do live in Duluth. It gets towed everywhere. But it hasnt left my house in a month.

SPOA87YJ

07-29-2006, 08:51 PM

kirbyiv

07-29-2006, 10:41 PM

your typical tj on 37's...

looney69z28

07-30-2006, 12:39 AM

Thats exactly it, going to college is an advantage because we have access more loans...since we dont have to spend 3,000 or more a semester on tuition and then 600 on books...Man, I'm going to get another loan right now!

try 45,000 dollars out in student loans. i go to wyotech, and added 3 more classes. i work at a engine building shop, then go to school for 9 hours... monday through friday. so from 9:30 AM to 2:00 am i am either at school or work.

and any money i have left after i pay all my bills (about 100 bucks a month seriously) goes to my blazer.

and its me paying my way. i just set up an account with the local welding supply store, so i can get a millermatic 251 with a dual bottle rack, after all the wire, gas, cylinder, and other misc. stuff, it came out to 2400 bucks.

i am a very good bargain shopper, i have most all the parts ready to do my solid axle swap, and i have more money into my tires than the rest of the blazer and parts combined...

dana 30 front axle (bought an entire cherokee for 100 bucks)
ford 8.8 rear axle (100 bucks)
1988 s-10 blazer (150 bucks)
5- 33x13.50x15 LTB's (my "thanks for being a good boyfriend present" from my girlfriend... totally random gift...)
misc parts gathered here and ther for free (its nice to know people...)

the tear down starts next week in mt TINY one car garage (hopefully the landlord don't find out... i have to run an extention cord for the welder off of our dryer in the basement...)

i've had the blazer for about 3 years, and wheeled it completely stock to hone my driving skills.

looney69z28

07-30-2006, 12:44 AM

try 45,000 dollars out in student loans. i go to wyotech, and added 3 more classes. i work at a engine building shop, then go to school for 9 hours... monday through friday. so from 9:30 AM to 2:00 am i am either at school or work.

and any money i have left after i pay all my bills (about 100 bucks a month seriously) goes to my blazer.

and its me paying my way. i just set up an account with the local welding supply store, so i can get a millermatic 251 with a dual bottle rack, after all the wire, gas, cylinder, and other misc. stuff, it came out to 2400 bucks.

i am a very good bargain shopper, i have most all the parts ready to do my solid axle swap, and i have more money into my tires than the rest of the blazer and parts combined...

dana 30 front axle (bought an entire cherokee for 100 bucks)
ford 8.8 rear axle (100 bucks)
1988 s-10 blazer (150 bucks)
5- 33x13.50x15 LTB's (my "thanks for being a good boyfriend present" from my girlfriend... totally random gift...)
misc parts gathered here and ther for free (its nice to know people...)

the tear down starts next week in mt TINY one car garage (hopefully the landlord don't find out... i have to run an extention cord for the welder off of our dryer in the basement...)

i've had the blazer for about 3 years, and wheeled it completely stock to hone my driving skills.

sorry, i forgot a picture......

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=35856368&imageID=942715701&MyToken=7552dfa4-964b-43ac-a221-a55ccbbc9dad

rockcity

07-31-2006, 11:27 AM

Sophmore at Appalachian State...built this from the ground up, started building it when I was a senior is HS. It all began with a $700 wrecked YJ....and turned in to this....http://community.webshots.com/photo/552292225/2578047550082028501Nztrtl

help ya out a little

http://image42.webshots.com/42/0/47/55/2578047550082028501Nztrtl_ph.jpg

nice jeep

GM4Life

08-03-2006, 10:35 PM

15 years old and but gonna be a freshman at the community college this fall, so i guess i apply. bought this wagon a couple months ago, just got it up to snuff to run and drive....and stop.:D

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g106/LinkServer/Willys.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g106/LinkServer/Willyslow.jpg

Once i get my license and pick up a job, among other things, im gonna SOA it, put some locked and geared waggy 44s under it, do some minor fender trimming, and put 36 iroks on. Any helpful comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.

GAredClaYJ

08-03-2006, 11:31 PM

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g106/LinkServer/Willys.jpg

So you're only 15 and you're going to college? That ride is pretty sweet, what's the specs on it(year, make etc.) Don't hack it up too bad, it's got some character.
Jordan

Dhmoto111

08-03-2006, 11:41 PM

72 scout II 10.5" 14bolt rear +disc brakes, d44 front 3.73's hyrdaboost 5.3L, Th400, D20 38x15.5x15 TSL radials

my main concern right now is to get it ready to drive back to texas this weekend

http://www.lifeinwidescreen.com/siihp/scout 5.3II.jpg
http://www.lifeinwidescreen.com/siihp/scout1.jpg
the pics are a little old now that im alot closer to being done

88 xj

rubicon 4" express, EFI, licoln locked rear
http://www.lifeinwidescreen.com/siihp/xj1.jpg
http://www.lifeinwidescreen.com/siihp/xj2.jpg

GM4Life

08-04-2006, 12:36 AM

So you're only 15 and you're going to college? That ride is pretty sweet, what's the specs on it(year, make etc.) Don't hack it up too bad, it's got some character.
Jordan

Yeah, there is a program in Washington state that allows you to go to community college for 2 years and earn high school and college credits. so by the time i graduate from high school in 2008 i should already have my associates degree. im 15 cause the cutoff date for my class is early september and my birthday is august 9th so i made it into grad class of 2008 by just a month.

The willys is a 1950 but it has the flat fenders like a 1949 and earlier. its got a ford 289 and 3 speed manual tranny from a 1965 fairlane, and has the stock dana 18 transfer case. ithe rear axle is a dana 44 semi-floating and the front is either a dana 25 (what internet says) or a dana 44 (what prev. owner says). either way they are both open diffs and have 5.38 gearing. and it has power steering, whether its a saginaw conversion or not, we may never know....

Heres what it looked like when we brought it home, lol:D

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g106/LinkServer/WillysDriverSide.jpg

The hacking should be very minimal, if any is needed.

Hoods

08-04-2006, 06:55 AM

Built from Sophmore to Senior year, Roger Williams Univ. BS Construction Management. Summers and vacations wrenching.

http://photos-724.facebook.com/ip006/v18/237/60/35004581/n35004581_30256724_364.jpg

http://photos-772.facebook.com/ip006/v34/237/60/35004581/n35004581_30273772_880.jpg

http://photos-017.ak.facebook.com/ip006/v25/237/60/35004581/n35004581_30258017_6795.jpg

notice the tow hooks:laughing:

Strictly Gravy

08-04-2006, 09:58 AM

I am a junior in Civil Engineering at Southern Tech in Georgia, I work full time as a project engineer building a water plant, I have a girlfriend, and a 7 month old puppy, so my wrenching time is minimal. Plus, I cant work on cars in my complex, so that also puts a damper on things. For now, she is basically stock, but I have 35's going on saturday, a 14bb ff and d60 rear ready to go on, new shocks, etc. No action shots, but a shot from my jobsite when it first started going.

http://www.orlyowl.com/upload/files/MVC-012S.JPG

comeonstart

08-06-2006, 12:21 PM

Well, I am not in college yet, I hope to start in a few weeks for Mechanical Engineeging. I built my pathfinder from stock my senior year in high school

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/black92se/Triple%20threat/DSCN1583.jpg

I am currently wrapping up a dana 44 install on the front.

rokcrwlrtj

08-07-2006, 09:47 PM

http://offcamber4wd.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5838&g2_serialNumber=1

Little update from the first post

time to go rip out the front now.

GAredClaYJ

08-10-2006, 09:59 PM

Hey Hoods, nice tow point! I'll give that a try on mine
rokcrwlrtj that's a clean tj, just needs bigger tires :flipoff2:

Here's some progress pics of mine, I'll add some tomorrow when the rear is in.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g60/hawki313/DSCN0597.jpg

jordan

American

08-11-2006, 06:12 PM

Hey man, why does it just have to be college students, you guys get more credit for buying things than us young guys that dont go to college, I built my truck with my own funding while working more then full time. I if I was at college I could have got many loans to pay for my truck and just pay them off later ......... For all the guys and girls out there that think you have to go to college to make it, ..........you dont .......... but there should be no difference between a college builders rig and others non going to college asses rigs :flipoff2:
You are a retard with no idea how much time college takes. It's nothing like high school where you can just go, and then go home. You have to study for every single class, every day. Hours on end. Sleep is many times not an option. I'll just stop there, because I'm starting to get real heated...
i just gradutated this year, ME at WPI
here is my rig i built up and wheeled through out school

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v462/rollin37s/k30/100_0733.jpg
d60,14b,38s,4:56,locked f&r
lots of other crap

wish i never pulled her apart
So do I... :tear:

I'm about to start my second year of college. I'm an ME major now, and I currently have a 2000 Ram. I have worked since I was 13, almost always having 2 jobs. Sometimes three. I never spend my money in stupid ways (the last year or so excluded), and I always keep every part that I might use later. I have gotten a lot of real good deals on parts in the past, and I'm very patient. I just got the truck paid off, and now I can start the build of this one. I've had a few others in the past... mostly old Chevy's. I'll post up again once I have something noteworthy, but for now...

GOOD JOB GUYS! Motivating, for sure!

Does anybody else plan to "keep it forever"? Or is it just your college wheeler, and you plan to get a better one later?

American

08-11-2006, 06:19 PM

Oh, and I have a very serious girlfriend aswell. She's my biggest MMA fan, she loves my truck, and puts way too much pressure on me in my academics... EXACTLY what I need.

If it came down to it, I'd pick her. I can always buy another truck, but I couldn't ever find another her... sorry for the sappy shit guys, carry on.

rokcrwlrtj

08-12-2006, 12:34 AM

rokcrwlrtj that's a clean tj, just needs bigger tires :flipoff2:

Firsr priority is getting it rolling so I can wheel again for the first time in 6 months. Slappin on some tires once i start makin $$$$ during football season. Thats the shitty part bout working in a cllege bar, no money in teh summer.

TatonkaII

08-12-2006, 09:34 PM

First off- American- youve got to relax, if you cant balance college and your hobbies then learn to manage your time better. Saying your geting "heated" just shows your age. Some people on here are at half ass colleges where their degree will hardly mean a thing, if its even credited. Thus, they can get a job to pay for good times. Perhaps people like you and I went to better colleges and had to work things out. So, if your doing as well as you say be the bigger man and let the little ones slide by. Not to mention, its retarded to use student loans to play with. Great way to start a life out of college in debt.

If it came down to it, I'd pick her. I can always buy another truck, but I couldn't ever find another her... sorry for the sappy shit guys, carry on.

The above comment is what made me respond to this whole post-young love my friend. Trust me, every girl (usually) will be better than the next. I sold my first toyota project for a woman- big mistake. There will always be a woman out there for you, always.

Edit: I just graduated and will be hosting a project build soon. 85 Toyota, 5" AP lift, hysteer, flatbed, 5.29s locked frt/welded rear, and dual cases. Took four years to find everything at a good price.

Dhmoto111

08-13-2006, 12:19 AM

you guys have the wrong chicks if they make you sell your rigs. there is no way i would ever go for that

NetBSD

08-13-2006, 07:53 AM

you guys have the wrong chicks if they make you sell your rigs. there is no way i would ever go for that

give it time, after so long you will realize that you found the right woman and want to start a family, and its hard to run a family and keep a decent rig on the trails, but for those of you that have, more power to ya and i hope it all goes well, ive just seen to many of my friends give up their rigs/toys for the woman.

awsome rigs btw, nice to see people still building rigs even tho in school, i managed to build my 78 f150 up while in training and that was hard enough, and it still isnt finished due to money issues (damn boggers are expensive :flipoff2: )

Dhmoto111

08-13-2006, 02:01 PM

give it time, after so long you will realize that you found the right woman and want to start a family, and its hard to run a family and keep a decent rig on the trails, but for those of you that have, more power to ya and i hope it all goes well, ive just seen to many of my friends give up their rigs/toys for the woman.

awsome rigs btw, nice to see people still building rigs even tho in school, i managed to build my 78 f150 up while in training and that was hard enough, and it still isnt finished due to money issues (damn boggers are expensive :flipoff2: )
thats different tho, if i think its the wise choice i would have no problem doing it. esp. if i wanted to start a family... that comes much much later tho.

if a girl said "i want you to sell your truck becuase you spend to much time and money on it " i would laugh

NetBSD

08-13-2006, 07:56 PM

thats different tho, if i think its the wise choice i would have no problem doing it. esp. if i wanted to start a family... that comes much much later tho.

if a girl said "i want you to sell your truck becuase you spend to much time and money on it " i would laugh

heh, thats the reason my EX left me, she wanted my money to spend on cloths and i said hell naw, my truck was in my life before her and was my DD so it got my money first, but you think about this, the older you get the harder it will be to find women so you start young at maybe 20-25 and find a nice woman, give it another few years till you settle down and start a family then some people might find it wise to sell the rig or toss it in the garage till a later date to start working/wheeling it again

bigreen

08-13-2006, 08:15 PM

Sophomore at UNCW....wish it was someone elses money :(

http://fordtruckworld.tenmagazines.com/gallery/bigreen/686539.jpg

next in line for the torch

http://photos-577.facebook.com/ip006/v18/13/4/40508875/n40508875_30446577_8686.jpg

Yota Tony

08-13-2006, 08:36 PM

Damn that's a big ford.

LRDisco

08-13-2006, 10:29 PM

Some people on here are at half ass colleges where their degree will hardly mean a thing, if its even credited. Thus, they can get a job to pay for good times. Perhaps people like you and I went to better colleges and had to work things out.

:rolleyes: That shows your age. Kind of arrogant to assume that just because others can find the time and money to juggle everything and still build a rig, they went to a "half ass college".

I do believe someone on this very thread build his truck while juggling school and sports, AND attending an Ivy league college... what excuse do you have for him?

Or for everyone else pursuing quite difficult degrees (ME's for example) while still juggling school, extracurriculars (that includes a gf. After all, ass is just an extracurricular activity:D ), and a job?

Strictly Gravy

08-14-2006, 06:18 AM

you guys have the wrong chicks if they make you sell your rigs. there is no way i would ever go for that

I will say I am very Lucky in this regard as my GF has an 86 Bronco on 35's and gave me shit this weekend because I decided to cook breakfast for me and her on sunday morning while she was still sleeping instead of leaving and going and working on my rig. :grinpimp:

Nordic1

08-14-2006, 10:37 AM

My GF just bought me an 8 lug HP44 and a 60FF. You guys are dating the wrong people :flipoff2:

Fearnothing

08-14-2006, 11:13 AM

Im a junior at FSU, 90% of my money goes towards drinking and partying but I do seem to save a little here and there for the truck. I work on it when I can, I dont have a lot of tools up at school or $$$ but I manage... Heres my Junk :flipoff2:
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/fearnothing1/DSC01201.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/fearnothing1/DSC01226.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/fearnothing1/DSC01227.jpg

TatonkaII

08-14-2006, 11:41 AM

:rolleyes: That shows your age. Kind of arrogant to assume that just because others can find the time and money to juggle everything and still build a rig, they went to a "half ass college".

I do believe someone on this very thread build his truck while juggling school and sports, AND attending an Ivy league college... what excuse do you have for him?

Or for everyone else pursuing quite difficult degrees (ME's for example) while still juggling school, extracurriculars (that includes a gf. After all, ass is just an extracurricular activity:D ), and a job?

Edited because this doesnt matter- everyone wheel, break stuff, fix it, roll it, whatever, and have a good one.

Touché(sp??) to a degree, however, it wasn’t all an assumption. In a sense though, you somewhat proved my point by stressing "an ivy league college." Some colleges are more time consuming than others, period. That has no judgment on character at ALL. College students (not as a whole) have far less bills because mommy and daddy pay for them (rent, some food, books, tution, health insurance, car insurance, etc). Thus they have more income to use, which would rock. Yeah yeah yeah... go ahead an post up "bullshit, I pay for all that."

Im not any better than anyone here and this doesnt need to be a pissing contest. I think some people on here are just not as honest as others. Heck- bottom line- build your rig and finish is before your out on your own in the real world.

TAWL_BOY

08-14-2006, 01:24 PM

I go to one of the tougher schools in the country(RICE) and play football and I've still built my rig.

It's taken years and I get a weekend every few months or spring and christmas breaks.

LRDisco

08-14-2006, 06:00 PM

Yeah yeah yeah... go ahead an post up "bullshit, I pay for all that."

I do. Want my number at work? I've had to put college on hold as of last spring in order to keep paying for a place to stay, expenses, and a vehicle. If it all goes well, this little sabatical will come to an end around this time next year, and I'll *hopefully* also have my own business by then.

TAWL_BOY: It was you I was referring to.

redranger4.0

08-14-2006, 07:36 PM

Im going to be a junior ME at Wentworth.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0009resized.jpg

My project as it sit now. D44 front, 9" rear. 36" tsl's, 3 link front.

TatonkaII

08-15-2006, 12:39 AM

I do. Want my number at work? I've had to put college on hold as of last spring in order to keep paying for a place to stay, expenses, and a vehicle. If it all goes well, this little sabatical will come to an end around this time next year, and I'll *hopefully* also have my own business by then.

I respect you for the path youve choosen as I know that would be a hard path to choose. Happy trials

positrack@earthlink.

08-15-2006, 02:53 AM

I'm starting my second year, straight A's save for one B (damned department heads...), considering forestry/conservation, education (both for the big $$$ :D ), or mechanical engineering. Yes, I know I need to make up my mind, thank you. I drove a semi around Chicago for 4 years to save up enough to put myself through school (or at least get a decent start).

I've got a '76 3/4-ton GMC pickup
-400 SBC w/CC cam+VT, intake, mod. Q-Jet, headers, full duals
-soon to be NV4500 (this is where that would-be cell phone bill goes...:D )
-soon to be Lomax 205 (both should be here soon) w/fabbed twin stick
-D60 front, 14b rear w/Detroit and fabbed rear disc conv., 4.56s
-ORD X-over
-4" springs
-fabbed fully adjustable anti-wrap bar, dual jerry can mounts, High-Lift mount, and I'm building a spring-loaded, lockable toolbox cradle to lift toolbox to top of bedrail so I don't have to climb in and out of the bed. :smokin:
-33" tires (35s are next when these go)
-decent stereo
-a good deal of rust and dead-reliable

Also understand that, as you may have guessed by the relatively mild specs, this is my DD and I've probably spent more in gas in the last few years than MA has spent on the Big Dig :rolleyes: but at least I get to drive my offensive junk everyday and garner incredulous stares from the (daddy-bought) Lexus or Navigator drivin' punks I attend school with.

I don't have any pics because I don't own a digital camera and I couldn't post 'em anyway w/o a red star (I know, I know). I don't have a cell phone, HS internet, cable/sat. (I do have a TV but it's a 13"), any sort of video game equipment, a home stereo system, any sort of I-pod type deal, and when it comes to myself, I'm generally considered a cheap bastard. The only reason I have a computer is because my dad bought it for me as a "starting school"/birthday present. I have only been to a mechanic one time in my life, and that was mostly for advice on axle trouble with my first 4WD. The only vehicle I own that is younger than me is my bike which is an '83 Honda 750, and nothing I own has functional air conditioning, but I'm not bitching. You gotta prioritize. What some people spend on this "indispensible" crap, I spent on a very well equipped shop, strong parts, and school, and *so far*, I have accumulated $0 debt except for my standard home mortgage.

Like I said, I'm not complaining at all. On the contrary, I'm having a blast but you can't have everything.

Sorry for the disertation. I didn't mean to type my whole GD life story, but with all the comments about doing this stuff while in college, I just figured I'd offer up my position.

BTW, the ME correlation here is wild!

jarvisjeep

08-15-2006, 09:56 AM

Im going to be a junior ME at Wentworth.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/DSC_0009resized.jpg

My project as it sit now. D44 front, 9" rear. 36" tsl's, 3 link front.
Sweet jackstands, Whered ya get those at?

Yota Tony

08-15-2006, 10:01 AM

build your rig and finish is before your out on your own in the real world.

I argee with that to an extent.
Personally once my next build is done I won`t be touching my junk till I buy a house.

redranger4.0

08-16-2006, 03:54 AM

Sweet jackstands, Whered ya get those at?

they are actually RIDGID Pipe stands. have a 2500 lb weight capacity each. i saw them used on a desert truck build, thought they would be perfect for my app. cost me 50 dollars each.

HillBilly_Young01

08-16-2006, 11:33 AM

updated pic of my rig
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c113/HillBilly_Young01/truck_parts/Image000.jpg

its now sittin on a set of 285/75/r16 interco trxus mt's
has a set of race runner coilovers up front
deaver 3 leaf add-a-pack in the rear

Turboduck01

08-17-2006, 04:12 PM

http://myspace-943.vo.llnwd.net/01059/34/95/1059695943_l.jpg

here is the 89 toyota pick up at swamp lake, california.

NetBSD

08-17-2006, 07:26 PM

they are actually RIDGID Pipe stands. have a 2500 lb weight capacity each. i saw them used on a desert truck build, thought they would be perfect for my app. cost me 50 dollars each.

ill have to get me a set of those, my last set faild and the truck almost fell on me

biggreentj

08-17-2006, 08:28 PM

YJ dana 44's 36's etc
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y147/alarose41/Old%20Jeeps/YJrockport4.jpg

hey i just noticed thats my jeep! bought it from the second owner after built like that, and here is what i have done with it
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v693/biggreentj/Chandler%20Run/P1010295.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v693/biggreentj/Chandler%20Run/P1010294.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v693/biggreentj/Chandler%20Run/P1010272.jpg
i have since stretched it about 9", compcut, full cage work, seats, 38.5 TLSs custom front tube work, paint, and few other things

GAredClaYJ

08-28-2006, 09:19 AM

Now that everybody is in school, it's time to post up some wheeling shots from the summer. It'll give me something to do instead of studying or homework. These rigs I've seen so far are impressive. Keep up the good work.
-jordan

jarvisjeep

08-28-2006, 09:44 AM

actionpaintball

08-28-2006, 04:32 PM

[QUOTE=American]You are a retard with no idea how much time college takes. It's nothing like high school where you can just go, and then go home. You have to study for every single class, every day. Hours on end. Sleep is many times not an option. I'll just stop there, because I'm starting to get real heated...

ME Clarkson University. I must have missed the study for every class bulletin sent out. I owned my own business, got 3.2, triple majored in Mechanical Engineering, Biology, and Chemistry (5 1/2 years).

Having 11 girlfriends was much harder than keeping one...:laughing:

You are working too hard-enjoy it while you are there....:smokin:

currupt4130

08-29-2006, 09:37 AM

If anyones on facebook, join up with this group. I got kinda pissed off at Jeeps little Compass group thing (stumbled upon their bullshit promo group one day) and made this one

http://vt.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2207197775

FbOmRxD

08-29-2006, 01:44 PM

[QUOTE=American]You are a retard with no idea how
ME Clarkson University. I must have missed the study for every class bulletin sent out. I owned my own business, got 3.2, triple majored in Mechanical Engineering, Biology, and Chemistry (5 1/2 years).

Having 11 girlfriends was much harder than keeping one...:laughing:

You are working too hard-enjoy it while you are there....:smokin:

word my buddy is a ME at clarkson right now...

Well little update on my shit i went from:

http://photos-524.ak.facebook.com/ip005/v40/107/64/9111361/n9111361_31257524_372.jpg

to

http://photos-959.facebook.com/ip005/v40/107/64/9111361/n9111361_31270959_162.jpg

the other sunday...i did it pretty much all myself, with just a little help with the fab work all in 1 day. Still got some loose ends to tie up but i drove it home 50miles that night and everyday since.

loser specs : 74 eb axle converted to discs with 78 bronco knuckles out...3.5in duff coils, 5.13 gears and a detroit locker, blah blah blah

and now my sick 2wd poser shot:
http://photos-198.facebook.com/ip006/v42/107/64/9111361/n9111361_31303198_9270.jpg

edit:
and corrupt i'd join but i don't rock a jeep...

kodiak1232003

09-05-2006, 01:35 AM

here's my new project as of last week...

im going into my final year of my M.arch program(3year masters of architecture program)

i think it might take me a bit to get her goin, but it'll be fun!

regards
Brian

by the way, i'm married with one kid and another due in Oct. :p All this hobby takes is communicating to your "sign. other" that it's important to you. if they really love you, they'll help you find the time. mine does.

Turboduck01

09-05-2006, 11:00 AM

more from swamp lake CA
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Turboduck01/Truck/SwampLakeAugust2006056.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Turboduck01/Truck/SwampLakeAugust2006071.jpg

school at San Diego State just started up again. I need to find some people my age to wheel with down here, seems like most people i meet who do fix up there trucks like to do baja stuff.

CORam

09-05-2006, 11:48 PM

I got this when I was 15 and have been building it slowly ever since. I know it's not the traditional choice for a rockcrawler, but it'll be one one day. I just put 1-tons under it and did a gear swap on the Dana 70 to match the front D60. I'm studying mechanical engineering at Montana State University.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/TStypula/ChinamansGulch017.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/TStypula/Carnage18.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/TStypula/AxleSwap155.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/TStypula/AxleSwap166.jpg

Radbassist

09-06-2006, 09:40 AM

GAredClaYJ

09-06-2006, 02:16 PM

I'm 19 and have no more money because I spent it all. :laughing:

There, I fixed it

Lubes

09-06-2006, 05:36 PM

I'm more along with Fearnothing, where I spend way too much fuckin money partyin it up! But after my first year of college, I moved back home to help save some money and stay away from the parties, and in 9 months got my Jeep from the normal beat up TJ on 35s to WrangKong...

Before I ripped into it...
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d162/Shinnok64/Random%20Keep%20Around/P1010113a.jpg

And after 9 months in my garage...
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d162/Shinnok64/Random%20Keep%20Around/JuggyKongShop009.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d162/Shinnok64/Random%20Keep%20Around/CIMG1707.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d162/Shinnok64/Random%20Keep%20Around/DSC01575.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d162/Shinnok64/Random%20Keep%20Around/100_0614.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d162/Shinnok64/DSCN1145a.jpg

Gettin a replacement tranny...
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d162/Shinnok64/Random%20Keep%20Around/TrannySwap.jpg

And most recent pic, just waiting for some toob and a rear suspension redesign...
http://myspace-838.vo.llnwd.net/01139/83/83/1139903838_l.jpg

It's been all my money besides basic living expenses and booze since I finished it a year and a half ago, but it's still gettin money occasionally and still growing bigger and stronger, despite me being back in a college town and working at a bar with a bunch of rock star partiers!
Oh well, it's a fun life for now!
I should mention too, when I was building it I was in school for Auto Tech while I lived with the 'rents, and now back in a college town for the environment and "scenery", but go to school to get a degree in welding as well.

Lubes

09-06-2006, 05:39 PM

Oh, and it's awesome seeing all the great rigs you feelow college kids have been able to build!! It always amazes me how much money people spend on labor for someone else to build their "dream", when all it takes is some time researching places liek Pirate, and a lot of hard work and heart!
Now THAT is what it's all fuckin about!!

heepr

09-06-2006, 07:50 PM

I'm loving the pics so I figured I'd throw a few of my own in. 94 ZJ as shown in the driveway shots earlier in this thread.. Oh thankfully and it isn't my daily driver anymore.

All pics are from tellico the first weekend of august.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=262338&stc=1&d=1157593591
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=262339&stc=1&d=1157593591
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=262340&stc=1&d=1157593591
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=262341&stc=1&d=1157593591
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=262342&stc=1&d=1157593591

The last run out the rear bumper and entire passenger side got destroyed, so after I get done with the high steer next week a comp cut and LED taillights will follow soon after.

Joined the daimler chrysler/jeep facebook group.. Anybody started a pirate4x4 members on facebook group?

KiGrind

09-07-2006, 05:29 AM

VerticalTRX

09-07-2006, 10:15 AM

What the heck, I guess I fall into this catagory so I'll post. I'm a Senior Agricultural Economics major at Virginia Tech (I do Mechanical Engineering for fun:p ). My rig is no where near as hardcore as most of these, but then again I purposely designed it not to be. Just wanted something somewhat capable that I could poke around the local trails with.

Currently I'm taking 18 credit hours, managing my own small business and I have a gf who's very wonderful, I won't say she's understanding, she more than that, she encourages my hobby, lol.

On to the truck:

'79 F-150 with a few mods,

From behind, before I took it apart AGAIN:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/VerticalTRX/IMG_0283small.jpg

As it sits now (well, the motor is in and a few more things are in):
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/VerticalTRX/7af46329.jpg

Then theres this little Gem, I have more money in this than the whole rest of the truck, lol:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/VerticalTRX/05937300.jpg

I'm real lucky to have my home farm shop just an hour and a half away which is where I've done 95% percent of the buildup. Now that 'most' of the fabrication is done I'll be driving it down here to Tech where more parking lot wrenching will ensue. Just small stuff is left like brakes and a front locker, so no need to take up shop space at home. The whole buildup thread is in my sig if anyone is interested.

nooblet

09-07-2006, 04:10 PM

I just finished doing a spring over on my scout, so I guess I will finally post it up here. It is a 1979 IHC Scout II with a 345/t18/d20/d44 f/r. Everything is still stock on it so far, aside from the spring over. I have some 36" TSL's and some hummer beadlocks I'm going to slap on as soon as I buy some centers for the rims. I am a Political Science major at a local college here in Corpus Christi, TX. I originally bought this scout for $400 from a buddy of mines aunt.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i216/ChrisCarrigan/soawheelingetc013.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i216/ChrisCarrigan/soawheelingetc012.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i216/ChrisCarrigan/soawheelingetc010.jpg

Chris

blazer_hack

09-07-2006, 09:12 PM

second year mech eng.

Started with:
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m257/Big88Blazer/blazer.jpg

had to destroy something before the build.. (the diff cover is off in this photo):
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m257/Big88Blazer/burn1.jpg

in with the new:
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m257/Big88Blazer/100_7845.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m257/Big88Blazer/100_7842.jpg

SPECS:
bought the truck for 700$, drove it for 6 months. decided something needed to change.
74 burban axles. 10b front, 12b rear, 4.10's, crossover, ea