nice axle...

Welder boy has been hard at work....

Today was check in and tech inspection. Walker and I went over to where the event will start tomorrow and did a little prerunning. Moon Rocks is a small place, about one square mile or so but it's got lots of nice climbs and challanges.

I looks like a fun time for all tomorrow! More pics tomorrow night!

Looks like badassjeepguys rig without a body.http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=551535

That axle on the top we need some info on home made how too.....

Looks like a toy/rockwell hybrid.

Originally posted by HighToy
Looks like a toy/rockwell hybrid.
more like a volvo portal, or a mog hybrid......

Yep, Volvo portal, front and rear, here is the front end....

More clean stuff.

:eek: WOW :eek: Looks Good!!!

What are the buttons on the shifter for ?

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=551883

I hope you don't mean the main shifter! if you are serious got ARBs???

Originally posted by Sillyneck
I hope you don't mean the main shifter! if you are serious got ARBs???

Yes I was serious. No I don't have ARB's , is that what they are for ? I gots da redneck loker ther maid by linclon, model 6013's :rasta:

I think those switches are for the cargo light, muffler cooling fan, and radiator shroud lubrication module activator. Wish I were there:(

chris, id like to lean more about those axles! Very very cool!!!

Originally posted by flimmy


Yes I was serious. No I don't have ARB's , is that what they are for ? I gots da redneck loker ther maid by linclon, model 6013's :rasta:

Yeah, those are definately the switches that come with ARB air lockers, wish I had some in my rig but I am poor. Just have buddies with them in their rigs :D . Those portal axles are the coolest thing I have ever seen, I want some...

The fab work on that diamond plate floor is nice.;)

Originally posted by Chris Geiger
Today was check in and tech inspection. Walker and I went over to where the event will start tomorrow and did a little prerunning. Moon Rocks is a small place, about one square mile or so but it's got lots of nice climbs and challanges.

I looks like a fun time for all tomorrow! More pics tomorrow night!

correct me if i am wrong but if you and walker preran the course isnt that cheating ? i thought no competitor was allowed to walk or prerun the course .
if that is the case he should be DQ'ed

hey, then that wouldn't be fair fj junkie!:rolleyes:

I think there's a difference between pre-running a set course and doing some practicing on the same general obstacles. Trust me, the amount of wheeling that takes place on or near the ARCA locations right before the competition is pretty intense!

If he was running the exact same course, it wouldn't be right, but I got the impression from Chris's post that they went to run the general obstacles...

Originally posted by flimmy
What are the buttons on the shifter for ?

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=551883

Yep, the right switch is 'ARB compressor on', the other two are front and rear ARB switches. Notice the thumb pushbutton on the shifter handle too. That's the starter switch now so if he should kill the engine, just tap the button and go. :D Pretty cool. The silver handled lever between the seats controls locking up of the rear brakes for sharp turns. It also incorporates a microswitch that releases the rear ARB and locks the left rear wheel as you pull back, and also releases the ARB to lock the right rear wheel when you push forward. Release the lever and it returns to center, unlocking the wheel and automatically engaging the ARB again. Also at the bottom of that unit is the switch which controls the hydraulic powered rear steer unit. On the floor is a 'protected' rear steer interrupt switch so the rear steer isn't 'accidentally' activated... WB has done some really nice work. He also cut, bent and welded all the floor and dash out of aluminum diamond plate. Oh yeah, He's good... :D:D:D

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=551883 Does anyone else not see a gas pedal??? I see a clutch and brake :D:D:D.

Originally posted by Todd
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=551883 Does anyone else not see a gas pedal??? I see a clutch and brake :D:D:D.

u see the gas and brake, the clutch is hidden behind the down bar in front of the pedals, you can see a part of it if you look closely

Glenn, thanks for all the info. I thought thats what they used the silver lever for but never thought of having it turn the ARB on and off automaticly.:smokin:

Originally posted by Todd
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=551883 Does anyone else not see a gas pedal??? I see a clutch and brake :D:D:D.

yeah I wasnt seeing that eigther

Now thats a high-tech rig. I'm still cracked up a bit by it though..... its got all of this amazing custom fab work, and then a wire tie. Color-matched at that:flipoff2:
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if he is running ARB's they might be the only thing he can run in those volvo axles. they are a full volvo axle assembly right?? or are they just portals grafted onto what might be a toyota housing......talk to me people. :D :D

Thats not the only place you'll find wireties - they hold the radiator in place!
Yep and have for quite some time, only 3 of em less I missed somethin.
Hell I saw wire ties holden several radiators in place this weekend - definetely light weight!
All the tube work on this was done with a manual bender and all joints are TIG - they are beyond perfection!
Some may recall this used to be a Toy p/u, it now weighs approx 3600lbs.
SBC, NV4500, Atlas, 60's, Warn8274, tube galore, plate, fluids.
By far the most unique adaptation I spotted were his custom made steering knuckles - they were mentioned awhile back here on PBB, but this thing has em on all 4 corners, maybe it helps it drive out of side flops - which he demonstrated.
This video will be worth it!

Originally posted by spencurai
if he is running ARB's they might be the only thing he can run in those volvo axles. they are a full volvo axle assembly right?? or are they just portals grafted onto what might be a toyota housing......talk to me people. :D :D

uhh the portals are on a diffrent rig :flipoff2:

Originally posted by Brad


u see the gas and brake, the clutch is hidden behind the down bar in front of the pedals, you can see a part of it if you look closely Got it now, sweet rig WelderBoy :D:D:D. Them damn Navy nuc welders.

Originally posted by Brad


u see the gas and brake, the clutch is hidden behind the down bar in front of the pedals, you can see a part of it if you look closely

Brad, what have you been :smokin: ?? :D What you see are the clutch and brake pedals. The throttle is just to the right of the brake pedal. It's just a small (1/4") tube about 6" across, that's welded to a connector that 'floats' through a small hole and is directly connected. (less moving parts to break) The tube turns up on the right side to keep his foot from slipping off. Nice job WB... :beer: :D:D:D

ok nevermind glenn:flipoff2: i guessed thats what it was

What size wrench does he use to steer that thing. Silly trailer queen thing I guess.

Originally posted by noodles
What size wrench does he use to steer that thing. Silly trailer queen thing I guess.

:laughing: when he went to put it back on the trailer he hopped in and forgot he took the wheel off, went about 2 feet and tried turning the air :laughing: its a removable wheel:flipoff2:

Originally posted by Brad


u see the gas and brake, the clutch is hidden behind the down bar in front of the pedals, you can see a part of it if you look closely

that big fu*king thing is that gas :eek: dam that would be a bitch to make fine adjustments. What ever happend to the tow/heel specal

Originally posted by Glenn
The throttle is just to the right of the brake pedal. It's just a small (1/4") tube about 6" across, that's welded to a connector that 'floats' through a small hole and is directly connected. (less moving parts to break) The tube turns up on the right side to keep his foot from slipping off. Nice job WB... :beer: :D:D:D

Give that man a cigar. You can see the cutout in the floor for his foot to press on the gas pedal rod also.

Originally posted by noodles
What size wrench does he use to steer that thing. Silly trailer queen thing I guess.

It's definately a trailer queen. He fired it up in his garage the other day and you can turn those big tires with just your hand on the steering column nut. :eek: Awesome big ole hydraulic ram up front. He don't need a steering wheel. A door knob would do... :D:D:D

Believe it or not... This is what WB's rig looked like just a couple years ago when he first got it... :eek:

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