Cruiser Buggy part deux.. or this hot 40 year old followed me home :D - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

geberhard · 10-05-2009, 03:07 PM

So, I am the proud inheritter, errr new owner of the "Battle Axe", a very sweet Cruiser buggy with a lot of history behind. I sold my rig recently and was starting on the next project when this one came about, and eventually followed me home. I got in touch with Josh, a great guy, and we talked about the rig, got some more pics, and things just went downhill (or uphill) from there.

I will need to dig more info here, but believe the rig started life as a 70's cruiser, and then was custom built for Johnny Rotten, from the Pirates of the Rubicon, and as far as I know a lot of the build was done with WelderBoy, Johnny, BNTMike, and Josh. Even after years of use and abuse, the cruiser shows a very clean build, with a lot of attention to detail, and looks like a lot of planning and time have been put on it.

From all the pics I have seen (Josh has some awesome shots of her in action) the Cruiser is an excellent wheeler, spanking a lot of trails from snow, mud and the box on the Con.

With our next baby on the way, this worked out perfect, as I has just sold my Jeep on one tons which was my baby for the last 10 plus years, and already missed it pretty bad

More info on my rig and write-ups on this link.

Ok, on to the rig spec (from Josh's ad: )

Front: Dana 60 HD Case w/ Diff guard
ARB + 7.17’s
Recently rebuilt kingpins, bearings, hubs. Gussets on the "C", Gusseted knuckles
35 Spline Black Max Alloys, Fresh CTM Joints
WelderBuilt 4 Link, 250 Wall DOM Links, Johnny Joints
Single Rate TJ Front coils with EdleBrock 14" Remote Res. Shocks

Rear: Dana 70U Newly rebuilt (gears, bearings, seals)
Welded 7.17’s
Disk Brakes
35 Spline
WelderBuilt 4 Link 250 Wall DOM Links
14" Sway-Away Dual Rate Remotes

Full Hydro with 8" Ram, skid plated, Howe cooler & Resievor. Station Orbital.

Clean Title & Plates (not street legal)
Custom Grill
Trailer hitch, ice chest rack
Warn 8274
On Board Welder
York OBA w/pressure switch and tank
Corbeau seats with 5 point harness's
20 Gal fuel cell
New wire harness, very clean relays & fuses – wired for street lights. Custom dash & shifters , auto meter gauges.
Expanded metal floor.
Optima Yellow Top
Battery isolator
Rock Lights, head lights w/dimmer.
Stereo (6X9's) amp

42" Iroks on 15 x 10 C&R Motorsports Beadlocks

DOM 188 Wall and HREW tubing for the backhalf and cage.

With 15 - 20 lbs of air:

Front tireXtire outside ~89"
Front wmsXwms ~69"

Rear tireXtire ~85"
Rear wmsXwms ~65"

Highest point on cage 84 1/4"
Belly 25 1/4"
Bottom of rock sliders 37"

I am definitely going to keep adding to the rig, and cannot wait to get some seat time

The wheels are turning in my head, but the plan is to leave it umolested as long as I can. I started doinga few things here arnd there but the first next step is to lower it a few inches as I had to lower the tires to fit in the garage not a biggie

Cue · 10-05-2009, 04:14 PM

Looks good Gui, and congrats on the 2nd kid!!

fenderbmxer86 · 10-05-2009, 04:19 PM

Damn you!!! I have been trying to sell my van so i had enough cash for this thing. Well i sold the van and went to PM him last night and seen that it was sold!! Lucky bastard !

Very nice rig. Hope to see some action shots soon.

UCTJ · 10-05-2009, 04:23 PM

Dang Gui...Ive watched that one in the for sale section and wished Id had the money..otherwise I would have started this thread. Congrats!

geberhard · 10-05-2009, 04:52 PM

Thanks guys! Yep, it has a nice and warm garage, and I am slowly starting the wrenching on it. Hoping to hit the trail in teh next coupel of weeks, and Josh was so right, this rig gives total "perma-grin"

ANd teh rig has passed quality control with my 19 month old, going bruuum bruuuummmm! She even digged the air horns

geberhard · 10-06-2009, 08:22 AM

Shawn, yep, this may delay the TJ stretch project or put it on hold a bit. I am starting on something else, super secret TJ project, more details to come

Gui

SpineTx · 10-06-2009, 09:38 AM

Gui,
Congrats on the new rig. Is it going to see any work from that sweet new tube bender? Now you're gonna be like me having to put a back seat in it for the little ones!

geberhard · 10-06-2009, 09:57 AM

Randy, thanks! Yep, you reaed my mind. I am playing witha couple of drawings now. Ideally woudl be interesting to setup a removeable rear section, so need to play with Photochop some and start bending

Need to relocate exhaust, and a few other mods, but that is about it

Gui

DWitcher · 10-06-2009, 10:10 AM

Damn that is Super Bad

. Crazy to see you with something other that a Jeep though.

geberhard · 10-06-2009, 11:34 AM

Thsi rig is so sweet that makes it easier to adjust

Seeing the round headlights on the trailer made it easier, kinda looked like I was hauling my rig

But do not despair, I already have another Jeep project brewing on the side

BAILEIGH INC. · 10-06-2009, 12:21 PM

Congrats Gui!

SpineTx · 10-06-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geberhard

Thsi rig is so sweet that makes it easier to adjust

Seeing the round headlights on the trailer made it easier, kinda looked like I was hauling my rig

But do not despair, I already have another Jeep project brewing on the side

It's not to late to "Jeep skin" it

What engine/tranny/t-case is in it?
I noticed the windshield hold down latches...did it come with the windshield/frame?

Wilson · 10-06-2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpineTx

It's not to late to "Jeep skin" it

What engine/tranny/t-case is in it?
I noticed the windshield hold down latches...did it come with the windshield/frame?

Olds BB/465/205, IIRC

adampfisters · 10-06-2009, 05:08 PM

Well it looks like I know where my next dog walk will leed me....It might be a little bit though, just had surgery on my knee. I think this will take approxamately 2 cold coors lights payments for "friend inspection duty". I can't believe you sold your "tonka"

geberhard · 10-07-2009, 07:52 AM

Adam, for sure man, stop by! Knee surgery, yiiik,es, get better! Yep the Tonka has a happy new owner, he is commuting from Ptown to San Jose on the Jeep on 40"tires woudl be cool to spot it on the freeway

Flatty · 10-07-2009, 08:40 AM

Are you going to make this into a 4 seater? Shouldn't be very tough to do. If you plan on doing that, let me know. I would be willing to shoot out there a few times to give you a hand.

Dima

geberhard · 10-07-2009, 01:24 PM

Dima, that woudl be awesome, I definitely need some bad influence and ideas so would appreciaet the input and a hand. I am leaning towards a 2+2 removeable rear section kinda thing if doable and would retain the strength, be safe and not mess up the current design and look of the rig. Basically woudl need to fit a bench style seat or smaller low back style (for car seats).

My lame Photochop attempt, so feel free to give any suggestions and ideas. I am starting to look at a few 4 seater designs so feel free to post up any suggestions.

I really want to leave teh rig unmolested and keep as much of the original look which I really dig.

Flatty · 10-08-2009, 10:21 PM

Call a weekend, and I will roll over there. I got a buddy that lives out in Danville that would love to come by as well. I am dying to see that bender put to use.

Dima

geberhard · 11-12-2009, 11:39 AM

Maiden voyage for me with the Bugger (Buggy+Cruiser), on Fordyce, and the buggy did awesome! Some spots were wet making it more fun

Some shots:

Driveline hill:

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BAILEIGH INC. · 11-12-2009, 11:42 AM

No Baileigh stickers?

UGET IT · 11-12-2009, 12:02 PM

Johnny Rottens old rig.............400 with 428 heads.

72blazer · 11-12-2009, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAILEIGH INC.

No Baileigh stickers?

If it were my buggy and you had given me a bender, I'd done a full wrap

What an asshat!

Love the buggy man

geberhard · 11-12-2009, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAILEIGH INC.

No Baileigh stickers?

Shane, I have you covered

I need bigger ones for the stuff that will be bent on the back!

and the sweet Baileigh hats are definitely representing! It is a required co-pilot nogging protection equipment:

Well after this last week I am back in action :P

They can build me stronger, faster (insert million dollar man song here.... tchhhhh tchhhh tchhhh tchhhh)

And tapping on the hosp room comp to surf porn... errr pirate4x4 makes time fly faster

Plans is to be back on the garage and trail full force!

fenderbmxer86 · 11-12-2009, 06:22 PM

Again badass rig man. Still envious that you got it before i could.

Todd W · 11-12-2009, 06:36 PM

Sweet

10-05-2009, 03:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
geberhard Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5861 Location: California Posts: 8,491	Cruiser Buggy part deux.. or this hot 40 year old followed me home :D So, I am the proud inheritter, errr new owner of the "Battle Axe", a very sweet Cruiser buggy with a lot of history behind. I sold my rig recently and was starting on the next project when this one came about, and eventually followed me home. I got in touch with Josh, a great guy, and we talked about the rig, got some more pics, and things just went downhill (or uphill) from there. I will need to dig more info here, but believe the rig started life as a 70's cruiser, and then was custom built for Johnny Rotten, from the Pirates of the Rubicon, and as far as I know a lot of the build was done with WelderBoy, Johnny, BNTMike, and Josh. Even after years of use and abuse, the cruiser shows a very clean build, with a lot of attention to detail, and looks like a lot of planning and time have been put on it. From all the pics I have seen (Josh has some awesome shots of her in action) the Cruiser is an excellent wheeler, spanking a lot of trails from snow, mud and the box on the Con. With our next baby on the way, this worked out perfect, as I has just sold my Jeep on one tons which was my baby for the last 10 plus years, and already missed it pretty bad More info on my rig and write-ups on this link. Ok, on to the rig spec (from Josh's ad: ) Front: Dana 60 HD Case w/ Diff guard ARB + 7.17’s Recently rebuilt kingpins, bearings, hubs. Gussets on the "C", Gusseted knuckles 35 Spline Black Max Alloys, Fresh CTM Joints WelderBuilt 4 Link, 250 Wall DOM Links, Johnny Joints Single Rate TJ Front coils with EdleBrock 14" Remote Res. Shocks Rear: Dana 70U Newly rebuilt (gears, bearings, seals) Welded 7.17’s Disk Brakes 35 Spline WelderBuilt 4 Link 250 Wall DOM Links 14" Sway-Away Dual Rate Remotes Full Hydro with 8" Ram, skid plated, Howe cooler & Resievor. Station Orbital. Clean Title & Plates (not street legal) Custom Grill Trailer hitch, ice chest rack Warn 8274 On Board Welder York OBA w/pressure switch and tank Corbeau seats with 5 point harness's 20 Gal fuel cell New wire harness, very clean relays & fuses – wired for street lights. Custom dash & shifters , auto meter gauges. Expanded metal floor. Optima Yellow Top Battery isolator Rock Lights, head lights w/dimmer. Stereo (6X9's) amp 42" Iroks on 15 x 10 C&R Motorsports Beadlocks DOM 188 Wall and HREW tubing for the backhalf and cage. With 15 - 20 lbs of air: Front tireXtire outside ~89" Front wmsXwms ~69" Rear tireXtire ~85" Rear wmsXwms ~65" Highest point on cage 84 1/4" Belly 25 1/4" Bottom of rock sliders 37" I am definitely going to keep adding to the rig, and cannot wait to get some seat time The wheels are turning in my head, but the plan is to leave it umolested as long as I can. I started doinga few things here arnd there but the first next step is to lower it a few inches as I had to lower the tires to fit in the garage not a biggie __________________ Help us cure kids cancer! Shave for the cause :) Tips on how to build your Jeep bigger! New build, daily driver TJ on 44" rubbers Project hot 40 year old

10-05-2009, 04:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cue Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Mar 2004 Member # 28682 Location: Napa, Ca. Posts: 2,503	Looks good Gui, and congrats on the 2nd kid!! __________________ www.4x4oil.com Your #1 Source for Amsoil Lubricants Lube it or Loose it! facebook CHECK OUT THE AMSOIL COST +$5 SALE HERE

10-05-2009, 04:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
UCTJ The Devils Trailboss Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 51571 Location: Texas Posts: 3,892	Dang Gui...Ive watched that one in the for sale section and wished Id had the money..otherwise I would have started this thread. Congrats! __________________ 93 W250 CTD 5spd 97 TJ 60/14 Atlas 40" Maxxis 106" WB Shawn www.polyperformance.com

10-05-2009, 04:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
geberhard Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5861 Location: California Posts: 8,491	Thanks guys! Yep, it has a nice and warm garage, and I am slowly starting the wrenching on it. Hoping to hit the trail in teh next coupel of weeks, and Josh was so right, this rig gives total "perma-grin" ANd teh rig has passed quality control with my 19 month old, going bruuum bruuuummmm! She even digged the air horns __________________ Help us cure kids cancer! Shave for the cause :) Tips on how to build your Jeep bigger! New build, daily driver TJ on 44" rubbers Project hot 40 year old Last edited by geberhard; 10-05-2009 at 04:53 PM.

10-06-2009, 08:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
geberhard Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5861 Location: California Posts: 8,491	Shawn, yep, this may delay the TJ stretch project or put it on hold a bit. I am starting on something else, super secret TJ project, more details to come Gui __________________ Help us cure kids cancer! Shave for the cause :) Tips on how to build your Jeep bigger! New build, daily driver TJ on 44" rubbers Project hot 40 year old

10-05-2009, 04:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
fenderbmxer86 On Vacation>>>>>>>>> Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 55521 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 1,931	Damn you!!! I have been trying to sell my van so i had enough cash for this thing. Well i sold the van and went to PM him last night and seen that it was sold!! Lucky bastard ! Very nice rig. Hope to see some action shots soon.

10-06-2009, 09:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
SpineTx Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1499 Location: Yuba City, CA 95993, USA Posts: 2,561	Gui, Congrats on the new rig. Is it going to see any work from that sweet new tube bender? Now you're gonna be like me having to put a back seat in it for the little ones! __________________ Pain is your Mind Failing you; Body Damage is your driving ability failing you

10-06-2009, 09:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
geberhard Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5861 Location: California Posts: 8,491	Randy, thanks! Yep, you reaed my mind. I am playing witha couple of drawings now. Ideally woudl be interesting to setup a removeable rear section, so need to play with Photochop some and start bending Need to relocate exhaust, and a few other mods, but that is about it Gui __________________ Help us cure kids cancer! Shave for the cause :) Tips on how to build your Jeep bigger! New build, daily driver TJ on 44" rubbers Project hot 40 year old

10-06-2009, 10:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
DWitcher Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 40308 Location: Bakersfield, CA. Posts: 1,197	Damn that is Super Bad. Crazy to see you with something other that a Jeep though. __________________ Liberty against government over man. 68 FJ55, 70 FJ44.75, 72 FJ55.

10-06-2009, 11:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
geberhard Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5861 Location: California Posts: 8,491	Thsi rig is so sweet that makes it easier to adjust Seeing the round headlights on the trailer made it easier, kinda looked like I was hauling my rig But do not despair, I already have another Jeep project brewing on the side __________________ Help us cure kids cancer! Shave for the cause :) Tips on how to build your Jeep bigger! New build, daily driver TJ on 44" rubbers Project hot 40 year old

10-06-2009, 12:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
BAILEIGH INC. Fabrication Machines Join Date: Jul 2008 Member # 116406 Location: Manitowoc, WI Posts: 2,037	Congrats Gui! __________________ Shane Henderson Baileigh Industrial shenderson@baileighindustrial.com www.baileighindustrial.com 920-482-3220 http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/gener...1-000-a-2.html Win $1,000 in Baileigh Bucks!

10-06-2009, 05:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
adampfisters Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Member # 77424 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 1,037	Well it looks like I know where my next dog walk will leed me....It might be a little bit though, just had surgery on my knee. I think this will take approxamately 2 cold coors lights payments for "friend inspection duty". I can't believe you sold your "tonka" __________________ Any Seven Offroad

10-07-2009, 07:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
geberhard Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5861 Location: California Posts: 8,491	Adam, for sure man, stop by! Knee surgery, yiiik,es, get better! Yep the Tonka has a happy new owner, he is commuting from Ptown to San Jose on the Jeep on 40"tires woudl be cool to spot it on the freeway __________________ Help us cure kids cancer! Shave for the cause :) Tips on how to build your Jeep bigger! New build, daily driver TJ on 44" rubbers Project hot 40 year old

10-07-2009, 08:40 AM	#16 (permalink)
Flatty Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 29 Location: Belmont, CA Posts: 6,384	Are you going to make this into a 4 seater? Shouldn't be very tough to do. If you plan on doing that, let me know. I would be willing to shoot out there a few times to give you a hand. Dima __________________ 1974 FJ40 in the works 2006 F250 crew cab longbed powerstroke for towing duties

10-07-2009, 01:24 PM	#17 (permalink)
geberhard Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5861 Location: California Posts: 8,491	Dima, that woudl be awesome, I definitely need some bad influence and ideas so would appreciaet the input and a hand. I am leaning towards a 2+2 removeable rear section kinda thing if doable and would retain the strength, be safe and not mess up the current design and look of the rig. Basically woudl need to fit a bench style seat or smaller low back style (for car seats). My lame Photochop attempt, so feel free to give any suggestions and ideas. I am starting to look at a few 4 seater designs so feel free to post up any suggestions. I really want to leave teh rig unmolested and keep as much of the original look which I really dig. __________________ Help us cure kids cancer! Shave for the cause :) Tips on how to build your Jeep bigger! New build, daily driver TJ on 44" rubbers Project hot 40 year old Last edited by geberhard; 10-07-2009 at 01:25 PM.

10-08-2009, 10:21 PM	#18 (permalink)
Flatty Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 29 Location: Belmont, CA Posts: 6,384	Call a weekend, and I will roll over there. I got a buddy that lives out in Danville that would love to come by as well. I am dying to see that bender put to use. Dima __________________ 1974 FJ40 in the works 2006 F250 crew cab longbed powerstroke for towing duties

11-12-2009, 11:39 AM	#19 (permalink)
geberhard Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5861 Location: California Posts: 8,491	Maiden voyage for me with the Bugger (Buggy+Cruiser), on Fordyce, and the buggy did awesome! Some spots were wet making it more fun Some shots: Driveline hill: bump up: __________________ Help us cure kids cancer! Shave for the cause :) Tips on how to build your Jeep bigger! New build, daily driver TJ on 44" rubbers Project hot 40 year old

11-12-2009, 11:42 AM	#20 (permalink)
BAILEIGH INC. Fabrication Machines Join Date: Jul 2008 Member # 116406 Location: Manitowoc, WI Posts: 2,037	No Baileigh stickers? __________________ Shane Henderson Baileigh Industrial shenderson@baileighindustrial.com www.baileighindustrial.com 920-482-3220 http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/gener...1-000-a-2.html Win $1,000 in Baileigh Bucks!

11-12-2009, 12:02 PM	#21 (permalink)
UGET IT 4x4 Consultant Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 227 Location: Folsom Ca. Posts: 7,629	Johnny Rottens old rig.............400 with 428 heads. __________________ Method Motorsports Follow Me Here: /forum/competitions-events/1057582-md-ca-ina-jk-america-get-trip.html Email: kevin@methodmotorsports.net WWW.METHODMOTORSPORTS.NET

11-12-2009, 06:22 PM	#24 (permalink)
fenderbmxer86 On Vacation>>>>>>>>> Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 55521 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 1,931	Again badass rig man. Still envious that you got it before i could.

11-12-2009, 06:36 PM	#25 (permalink)
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