Here's the plan, unless something changes during the build process:

Chassis: CJ7 frame, complete tube from there, gonna have a factory jeep hood & grill

Motor: TBI 350

Tranny: TH400 with Art Carr shifter

T-case: Np203 to Np205 ord doubler adapter with triple stick shifters

Axles: Dana 60 front narrowed 4" to match the rear, has 4.88 gears, locker, and disc brakes, full hydro steering

66' Eaton rear with 4.88 gears, locker, and disc brakes

Suspension: Triangulated 4-linked rear with 2.0 Fox 18" travel air shocks

Triangulated 4-linked front with Fox coilovers with resevoirs

Wheels/Tires: 16.5 beadlocks
Brand new 42/15/16.5 Pitbull Rockers

Misc: Aluminum 3 core radiator, onboard air w/tank and quick connect, hydraulic steering cooler, B&M trans cooler, 9,500lb winch front, 3000lb suspension cinch winch rear, stinger bar front, 15 gal fuel cell,
custom marine toggle panel w/built-in fuses, marine radio, CB, waterproof leather racing seats with 5pt
harnesses, Rear brake line lock, dual Optima battery setup, Led taillights, rock light
underneath, a LOT of custom fab work thanks to Eugene Kelley at "The Toy Shop"

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/toyshop.jpg


Here's the initial mock up pic:

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/bb1.jpg


More, and better, pics will soon follow



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Decided to make some major changes.....Gonna drop the entire cage about 6 inches. The double parallel tube bars that runs at driver and pass door sides is changing. The top bar will be eliminated as well as the top bar along the base of the windshield. This will allow for a lower ride height. Also the pic of the center 4 link gusset is gonna be completely changed. These pics are of how the buggy was when I purchased it.....There are a few things that were "half-assed" and some good, but Eugene at the Toy Shop is gonna fix the F-ups from the original owner. The pic of the front shock hoop just shows it sitting on the front fender for the picture, this is not the actual location. Sold the irocs....gonna order my SX-2's soon.

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/Pictures222052.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/Pictures222054.jpg

Below pic is of rear air shocks, we are changing the location and spreading them wider on the axle:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/Pictures222053.jpg


(biggest fuckup done by original owner) 4 link support thats coming out and gettin redesigned:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/Pictures222055.jpg


Front coilover hoop.....uninstalled:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/Pictures222056.jpg


http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/Pictures222057.jpg

Patched a weak spot in frame:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/Pictures222058.jpg


Start of the firewall from inside the cab:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/Pictures222060.jpg


Original front shock hoops that have now been cut off:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/Pictures222061.jpg



Top of cage cut off:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/GetAttachment.jpg

looks like your having fun

Primer. Buy it, Use it!:flipoff2:

Looks good otherwise.

looks like your having fun

Having a blast....my first ever build, everything before was just bought as is.



Primer. Buy it, Use it!:flipoff2:

Looks good otherwise.

Yeah, already on the list....most of it was like that when i got it. After the primer, I'm gonna rattle can it in the "Hammered Copper" color.

Thanks for the input guys. Any suggestions or comment are welcome also.

Tell me about the '55?

Tell me about the '55?

55? do you mean the 66 eaton rear?

New main hoop
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/GetAttachment2.jpg

I believe hes referring to the car in the background

SNAP....spaced out on that one. Thats Eugene's car, you'll have to ask him. I know its DEFINATELY not for sale though.

WTF is up with the original 4 link set up? Did someone actually wheel it that way? And for how long? Did he not own a grinder? WOW, you have your work cut out for you, good luck with the build though.

Having a blast....my first ever build, everything before was just bought as is.





Yeah, already on the list....most of it was like that when i got it. After the primer, I'm gonna rattle can it in the "Hammered Copper" color.

Thanks for the input guys. Any suggestions or comment are welcome also.

Hammered Copper Rocks :smokin:

Changed all the lower links to the frame now look and works alot better. The only thing holding all 4 lower links was two 5/8 bolts. Dont think it would have stayed together long like that.

these are cell phone pics....i'll have some better ones this weekend.

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/GetAttachment4.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/GetAttachment3.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/GetAttachment5.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/GetAttachment6.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/GetAttachment7.jpg


Upper link support brackets:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/GetAttachment8.jpg


Shocks have been moved to the outside of the tube frame and spread out on the axle for more stability:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/8.jpg

WTF is up with the original 4 link set up? Did someone actually wheel it that way? And for how long? Did he not own a grinder? WOW, you have your work cut out for you, good luck with the build though.



Yeah, i don't know what he was thinking on that one. I dont think he actually wheeled it like that, I purchased the project mid-build....And thankfully so, before it was beyond salvaging.

Thanks for the encouragement.

"rek" that posted on this thread is Eugene from the Toy Shop. He's gonna work is magic on the buggy.

Is that an eaton rear axle?

Is that an eaton rear axle?

I swear, people are lazy. On the first post, it says it's an eaton rear out of a 66'

Bunch of lazy people :flipoff2:

I'm joking of course, I hate to read too.


Rockrawl, we'll have to get out and drink a beer sometime and talk crawlin since you're in K-town too. Shoot me a pm

I believe hes referring to the car in the background

Bingo.

Always wanted me one.

The '55 Chevy on the lift behind you.

Not to Hijack your thread or anything, you are doing a jam up job.

D

Primer. Buy it, Use it!:flipoff2:

Looks good otherwise.

No need in waisting primer on somehting that is coming off and not being used.Hope to be done with it in a few weeks though.:shaking: As far as the 55 goes probably die with it. building it (PRO TOURING) fully polished blown 421 SBC

Nice!
on both projects.
Now go rob a bank and get on with it!

Got every thing to finish the 55 except time it has takin about 4 mouth to get every thing together for it. Might get started again on it someday. Into the 4wheel thing right now.When I get Bonepony10 buggie done need to get started back on my buggie

Got every thing to finish the 55 except time it has takin about 4 mouth to get every thing together for it. Might get started again on it someday. Into the 4wheel thing right now.When I get Bonepony10 buggie done need to get started back on my buggie


REK's been great to work with.....and since he is putting his own buggy on hold to finish mine, I thought I'd post some pics of one of his finished builds (the s-10)....and his front & rear steer rockwell juggy that he narrowed. Here's both:

S-10:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/Eugenes%20work/GetAttachment5.jpg

His unfinished juggy:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/Eugenes%20work/GetAttachment3.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/Eugenes%20work/GetAttachment.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/Eugenes%20work/GetAttachment2.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/Eugenes%20work/GetAttachment1.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/Eugenes%20work/GetAttachment6.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/Eugenes%20work/GetAttachment7.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/Eugenes%20work/GetAttachment4.jpg

If ya'll need any work done: Call Eugene at the Toy Shop @ (865)789-4938

thanks for the post Aron"

thanks for the post Aron"

No problem......now, everyone stop hijacking my build thread :flipoff2:


i know, i know, it's partly my fault....time to stay focused fools :mr-t:

Old crossmember is gone, prepping for the new one:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/GetAttachment9.jpg


Windshield fits now that the cage has been lowered:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/GetAttachment11.jpg


http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/GetAttachment10.jpg

Cage prior to windshield support bars:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/GetAttachment14.jpg

Windshield support bars in place:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/GetAttachment13.jpg


Cab roof supports in place:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/GetAttachment12.jpg

Looking good, can't wait to see it in action.

yeah, me either. I just gotta go ahead and cough up the money for the doubler adapter and triple shifters....oh yeah, and the new TSL SX2's.

think i'll sell some blood or sperm to make enuf $$$ to support my wheelin addiction. Wonder if there's any woman out there that would pay for my sexual services? There's a weight limit for this ride though. Guess that makes me a picky gigilo :grinpimp: oh well, daddy knows what he likes :grinpimp:

Some of the cage painted (hammered copper):

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/GetAttachment16.jpg


http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/GetAttachment15.jpg

F**K the SX2's

They are moving the production plant for them from china to India, and there is going to be a 6 month wait. Thanks OBAMA :flipoff2::mad3:

Thinkin bout going with 42" Pitbull Rockers

Whats wrong with the IROKs that are on it?

just not a fan of irocs....plus already sold em. Found a deal on 42 tsl's....probly gonna run them once i groove em.

Here are some pics, some going back to the beginning of the project. Some are repeats, but are better quality thatn the cell phone pics i posted before:

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies003.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies004.jpg

Before relocating the shocks:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies006.jpg

Cage cut off to redo it:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies008.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies009.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies010.jpg

Old cage off of buggy:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies012.jpg

Starting the new cage:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies013.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies014.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies015.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies016.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies017.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies018.jpg

New lower shock mount tabs:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies019.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies020.jpg

Upper shock mount tabs before welding on:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies021.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies022.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies023.jpg

Upper mounts welded on:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies024.jpg

Full view of shocks moved to outside of cage and welded on:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies025.jpg


Rear upper 4-link mounts moved to frame and welded on:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies026.jpg


http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies027.jpg



http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies028.jpg



New cage in place.....prepainted:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies037.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies039.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies042.jpg

Some copper paint sprayed on:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies043.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/newbies044.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/GetAttachment15.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/GetAttachment16.jpg

Ordering some 42x16.5 PB Rockers tomorrow

When is that thing going to be ready?

When is that thing going to be ready?


Talk to Eugene. He HAS to work a regular job and support his family:shaking:...i mean, Who does that?

Naw, i told him to take his time. I'm not in a hurry. I'm still rehabing from a wreck and gotta have another surgery on the 11th. I wont be able to ride till the end of March anyway.:(

Tell eugene to get off his lazy butt and do something,you can recover on the trail:p

The PB Rockers will be here bout tuesday of next week

keep the pics coming :mr-t:

keep the pics coming :mr-t:


Will do buddy, Semper Fi

Must be christmas, cause here's my presents. I just love the smell of new tires. Bout gave me a woody when I rolled em into my truck
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/GetAttachment18.jpg


http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/GetAttachment17.jpg

Nice! those the 40 inchers??

42/15/16.5 Pitbull Rockers

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/49_I_used_to_have_money_Rock_Crawle.jpg

Here are some more pics of the new tires, with some detailed ones of the tread:

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/100_1630.jpg http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/100_1631.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/100_1632.jpg

Sidewall tread:http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/100_1633.jpg


Compared to the 35's on my tow rig:
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/100_1628.jpg http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/100_1629.jpg



Measurements of the tires both on and off the rim and at different pressures are coming up next

42/15/16.5 PB Rocker measurements off the rim:

Height: 40"
width: 13.25"


when I get them mounted to the beadlocks, i'll update ya'll with some more measurements.

I may be going a different direction with the motor. I made a guy an offer on a freshly built 383 Stroker....hopefully he'll take it.

no-go on the 383. Guess he didnt like my low ball offer :shaking:

It's gonna stay a tbi 350 till it craps out, then get rebuilt into a 383 stroker

we don't lack much more now...if i can get Eugene off his butt to do some work :grinpimp: kidding of course. His dad has had a rough go lately, so everyone say a quick prayer that he keeps getting better, which last time i talked to Eugene he said he was.

I'll post some updates/pics when things settle down a little. Hoping to have it completed by April 20th

Should get alot done tomorrow (Sat). Maybe some more pics too

Got the crossmembers built for the doubler.....once the tranny and doubler go in, its time to start on the floor pan, dash, console, etc. Will post pics soon

grill an hood is mounted. Cut the front winch support and stinger off. Going to redo all of it which will reduce the overall length by about 4" and cut the weight a little also

Great looking build man, I'm in the process of doing a Truggy myself out of a 72 Ford Truck. Gotta keep the classics on the trails :grinpimp:

Great looking build man, I'm in the process of doing a Truggy myself out of a 72 Ford Truck. Gotta keep the classics on the trails :grinpimp:


Thanks, get you a build thread started....i'd love to see it. I'm sure everyone else would to.

any updates?

been slow going lately. Need to finish the dash and shifter console, bolt the seats in, wire up everything, and make driveshafts. Everything else is done. I'll try to get some pics up soon

any updates?

A bit off topic, but are you gonna go to Fall Crawl at Harlan? My ride will defnitely be there.

A bit off topic, but are you gonna go to Fall Crawl at Harlan? My ride will defnitely be there.

man....I am gonna make every effort to be there. It sucks to be 9 hours away :mad3:

Yeah...that blows. Hit me up thru PM if you can make it. Be cool to ride with some new people.

It's been a slow summer, havent gotten alot done on it. But, here's a pic of the new wheels all painted up to match the cage.

Hoping to have it finished in two weeks

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/big_dodge/buggy/Wheels.jpg

sold my new PB rockers and wheels today. i'm gonna run a used set of 44 tsl on beadlocks until the 43 sx stickie is readily available.....hopefully soon.

were you @ harlan for the fall crawl?

yep, i was there. Ridin shotgun in a buddy's black 03 TJ on tons