Thought it would be fun for Fordyce people to show how our rigs have evolved. If you have a picture of your rig in it's early days and then now post up.

I've had Big Rhonda for 24 years. Started as a 1975 Blazer with 350/350/NP203, 12 bolt/44 on 31's. Now it's a couple years older :homer: 454/SM465/NP205, 14 bolt/60 on 42's.

1986, 1999, 2011:

This was a fun stage for you. :laughing:

http://fourdice4x4.com/photos/albums/peaches/DSCF0525.jpg

I have no idea what you're talking about.:D

That is pretty cool to see what that ol blazer looked like, and 24 years ago??? Now that is some time you have put into that rig, nice work dude :smokin:

Here's mine nothing crazy since I have only had it less than a year.

Bought it off a buddy, SAS, Duals, Stock axles and 33's

http://i323.photobucket.com/albums/nn444/kdub0013/Yota/photo2-1.jpg

Since then I have setup hi-steer, ram-assist, dirty 30's, 63's, chromo hubs, arp studs, shock hoops and rear bar, spooled rock assault rear with disc brakes and 37's.

http://i323.photobucket.com/albums/nn444/kdub0013/fordyce7-4-1114-1.jpg

http://i323.photobucket.com/albums/nn444/kdub0013/fordyce7-169.jpg

sweet.... I'm not stretching the span of tinman but I have 99 over 01 (same 87 yj)...... and today's 84/55 cj7ish .

1st jeep stage 1. 33" boggers 5.0ho, t-18a, tera low 231 30, 44... then 38.5 sx's stretched, dana 300 4:1, d44 front, 35 spl 9" rear.


Black jeep. 400hp roller 350. 465, 5.0 atlas, 60/14 arb detroit 42's, body stretch.

I guess the main difference is the link system. The first jeep got a 60/14 right before I took it apart. My buddy still has it w/ the same 5.0. It's been linked for years and still works killer.

sweet.... I'm not stretching the span of tinman but I have 99 over 01.

Thats because he has been around since the beginning of time :laughing:

Here is mine in 01, bought the pos in 92ish

http://fourdice4x4.com/photos/albums/The-Good-Ole-Days/Rubicon_Keith_04.sized.jpg


Now

http://fourdice4x4.com/photos/albums/trek2011/IMG_5033.jpg

This was a fun stage for you. :laughing:

http://fourdice4x4.com/photos/albums/peaches/DSCF0525.jpg


Still cracks me up...can't believe that didnt work :laughing:

I guess the main difference is the link system. The first jeep got a 60/14 right before I took it apart. My buddy still has it w/ the same 5.0. It's been linked for years and still works killer.

I remember the olive drab jeep from Carnage... cool rig :smokin:

I’ve had mine for 9 years.

When I picked it up it was sprung over with a D30, D44 4.10's and 33's!

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/25585_1107812952034_1728134890_200488_4450684_n.jp g


I put on some RE springs, black wheels, 35's and changed to propane. Also did a bad job at a comp cut :flipoff2:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=609942&stc=1&d=1311275623


Cut the body up and tubed the front and rear. 37's full-width D44/D60, 5.38's, ARB front, spooled rear and Chromalloy shafts all the way around. 4 linked the rear with coils, full hydro and added a new cage.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=609944&stc=1&d=1311275623


Added some more sheet metal and some 39.5's TSL's.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=609943&stc=1&d=1311275623


Today it has new 39.5 irocks, beadlocks, doors and looks like it was beat with a baseball bat. The fun of evolution!

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=609949&stc=1&d=1311276840

My old rig was 1982 CJ-7 Blue was 33's

White was 33's then spring over with 37's.

And the new 1953 Willys Buggy

AMC 401 500 rpm and down idle and a little bit of a .530 lift cam for power every year since i started

1998
http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/48924/1197192033060221230S425x425Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1197192033060221230rlHlBS)

2004 coil spring scrambler
http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/48583/2408821690060221230S425x425Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2408821690060221230aiLeGo)

2009
http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/43131/2144038220060221230S425x425Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2144038220060221230tYnPqh)

Back to basics maybe with beadlocks and some improvements

http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/47808/2931805900060221230S425x425Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2931805900060221230XOWSQI)

BR on Committee. Big Block power baby!

(No dirt or live vegetation was harmed in the making of this video)

‪fofbret7 16‬‏ - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UztGGEWlXP8)

First Picture was 2006,I think..Other 2 were taken last weekend.I've changed things quite a few times over the years.It started in 2004.I have more pictures of before,and in between.I just need to dig them up,and get them scanned:D

sweet.... I'm not stretching the span of tinman but I have 99 over 01 (same 87 yj)...... and today's 84/55 cj7ish .

1st jeep stage 1. 33" boggers 5.0ho, t-18a, tera low 231 30, 44... then 38.5 sx's stretched, dana 300 4:1, d44 front, 35 spl 9" rear.


Black jeep. 400hp roller 350. 465, 5.0 atlas, 60/14 arb detroit 42's, body stretch.

I guess the main difference is the link system. The first jeep got a 60/14 right before I took it apart. My buddy still has it w/ the same 5.0. It's been linked for years and still works killer.

Those bring back the Chico days. Good times my friend.

Before

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8d631b3127ccec481c0e9168800000040O08AYsmLJs1auQ e3nw0/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

After

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1d806b3127ccefd23a2628a3300000030O08AYsmLJs1auQ e3nw0/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

First trip on 4-Dice after doing SAS -- 1999

http://pics.montypics.com/oops/2011-08-03/1312416582_first_trip_with_sas.jpg


Two weeks ago -- 7/2011

http://pics.montypics.com/oops/2011-08-03/1312416811_4_dice_7_11.jpg

i bought my 83 in summer of 2001 right after i got out of high school. funny thing is i didn't even know what i had or what rock crawling was. then people would say "oh those things are great, straight axle." then i met scott and company and over ten years its gone through a few things. the only truly original parts on the truck are the frame, gauge cluster and all the motor accessories minus starter etc. but its still the same truck to me.

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/wheelingtrips/Untitled-1.jpg

in 04 it had been built for a few years but still rocking the push pull steer (scary)

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/wheelingtrips/barrett04.jpg

07, it got a drivetrain overhaul (front locker, high steer, dual cases) and fail camo

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/wheelingtrips/Picture020.jpg

09, mostly all the same stuff but 37's/beadlocks made a big difference. also went to flat black fleet color

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/wheelingtrips/Picture107.jpg

11, last weekend at fordyce. mostly the same but i finally ditched lockrights for detroits and exoed considering it rolled in 08 and needed a new cab.

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/wheelingtrips/Picture160.jpg

Another now pic of my rig. New 43 SX's!

Nice new shoes Bret!

43"s are too large and will dig massive holes causing problems for us smaller tire guys. Think about what you are doing Bret.




































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43"s are too large and will dig massive holes causing problems for us smaller tire guys. Think about what you are doing Bret.




































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Sorry but I don't answer to you 42" guys.

Sorry but I don't answer to you 42" guys.

You 43" elitist you...

Bigger tires = compensating :flipoff2:

Bigger tires = compensating :flipoff2:

You're just jealous because your rig couldn't even move if it had tires like mine.:laughing:

"excuse me. I think something is wrong with my truck." me "you drive shaft is taco'd and hitting your tank. Here is a 1/4" ratchet and 12mm wrench. Hurry the park is kicking us out"


months later don't I know you? Dorkfish:flipoff2:
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QUOTE=tunaman;13206633]i bought my 83 in summer of 2001 right after i got out of high school. funny thing is i didn't even know what i had or what rock crawling was. then people would say "oh those things are great, straight axle." then i met scott and company and over ten years its gone through a few things. the only truly original parts on the truck are the frame, gauge cluster and all the motor accessories minus starter etc. but its still the same truck to me.

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/wheelingtrips/Untitled-1.jpg

in 04 it had been built for a few years but still rocking the push pull steer (scary)

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/wheelingtrips/barrett04.jpg

07, it got a drivetrain overhaul (front locker, high steer, dual cases) and fail camo

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/wheelingtrips/Picture020.jpg

09, mostly all the same stuff but 37's/beadlocks made a big difference. also went to flat black fleet color

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/wheelingtrips/Picture107.jpg

11, last weekend at fordyce. mostly the same but i finally ditched lockrights for detroits and exoed considering it rolled in 08 and needed a new cab.

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/wheelingtrips/Picture160.jpg[/QUOTE]

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=677&pictureid=12932

wow.

this one is still the best :laughing:

This was a fun stage for you. :laughing:

http://fourdice4x4.com/photos/albums/peaches/DSCF0525.jpg

Two weeks ago -- 7/2011

http://pics.montypics.com/oops/2011-08-03/1312416811_4_dice_7_11.jpg[/QUOTE]


And I thought Jerry Garcia died in 1995!