48 Flatty Build - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Dusty Booger · 12-05-2005, 10:36 PM

OK..here it goes. This is my 1st attempt at building a full tube chassis rig from scratch. The build goals are as follows: (1) Streetable - I don't want another trailer queen. (2) Retain the tub - I love the original style of the flatfender. I want to cut/modify the tub as least as possible. (3) It must be able to do the trails.

Planned Specs (As of now): 98 4.3 vortech, NV4500, Narrowed Dana 44s' front & rear. Fox Coil-overs front & rear. 3 link front w/ 4 link rear. 35" Tires.

My goal is to finish the project by January of 2007. I will update as progress is made.

1st, I had to get rid of that old rusty frame!

LAME · 12-05-2005, 10:39 PM

I seen me do it. Good luck with a timely build

Dusty Booger · 12-05-2005, 10:40 PM

These next few pics are from my old shop where I started the tube work a couple months ago. I have recently moved and will start work again in the new shop.

Dusty Booger · 12-05-2005, 10:41 PM

Front hoop and lower radiator support...

Dusty Booger · 12-05-2005, 10:44 PM

Most of the primary tubing is 1.75" .120 DOM. I'm using BTF tube flanges to pass through the firewall and tie into the interior cage.

Dusty Booger · 12-05-2005, 10:47 PM

Here is a picture with the tub on & the radiator mocked up - pretty much how it sat before it was moved.

Camanaka · 12-05-2005, 11:00 PM

Should be a sick buildup

DM · 12-06-2005, 05:24 AM

I'm liking this

sceep · 12-06-2005, 07:02 AM

I've got a 43 GPW just begging me for the same treatment.

good luck with the build, i'll be following along.

Krylon.. · 12-06-2005, 07:40 AM

Looks cool! I like it!! More pics!

Brian1 · 12-06-2005, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sceep

I've got a 43 GPW just begging me for the same treatment.

do it

How cool would that be to have 2 GPW's wheeling the trails together

Looks like it is going to be a sick build. I have almost finished up my 42 GPW and it took me a long time. Looks like you are progressing well.

sceep · 12-06-2005, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian1

do it

How cool would that be to have 2 GPW's wheeling the trails together

i dont think i could even fathom wheeling something that small.

if i were to do something with it it'd be a mildy built mall cruiser for DD duties.

Dusty Booger · 12-06-2005, 09:52 AM

Engine mount on the 4.3. I used a large bushing from Poly Performance.

Dusty Booger · 12-06-2005, 09:54 AM

Chassis side of the mount..

Gordon · 12-06-2005, 03:47 PM

Tig welds, dimple dies, and tube... Looks like fun.

Beat95YJ · 12-06-2005, 06:54 PM

Looks good so far. Do it!

MrWillys · 12-06-2005, 07:09 PM

You're making that look so easy, you'd think even a Fireman could build this stuff. Good Luck!

JeepinDoug · 12-06-2005, 07:10 PM

Lookin good, keep it up.

reddman · 12-06-2005, 10:26 PM

shit yeah. im just getting started on my 49 cj3a buggy (tbi350/700r/atlas/full width 60 and 70, 42" tsls and street driven) only willys parts im using are the hood grill and vin plate

this sounds like a tits build, the perfect street cruiser/weekend warrior. i cant wait to see how it goes.

powdr7 · 12-06-2005, 10:49 PM

Great build up. You got to love the old Heeps!

Dusty Booger · 12-07-2005, 12:27 AM

Thanks for all the positive feedback! Here is a close up of the one of the side grill supports. I am using these threaded bump-stops so that I can shim the supports in order to square up the grill and fenders as needed. These little details burn up time fast!

Krylon.. · 12-07-2005, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reddman

shit yeah. im just getting started on my 49 cj3a buggy (tbi350/700r/atlas/full width 60 and 70, 42" tsls and street driven) only willys parts im using are the hood grill and vin plate

this sounds like a tits build, the perfect street cruiser/weekend warrior. i cant wait to see how it goes.

Start a build-up thread. Sounds sweet! You gonna make it similar to Campbells old "Pinky"?

Dusty Booger · 12-08-2005, 10:10 AM

Picture of the project in the new shop. The main cage bars are tacked in . Still lots of tube to go.......

Dusty Booger · 12-08-2005, 10:11 AM

Side shot........ Now for the hard part- I've got to tie the cage in with the rest of the chassis. I made the cage so that a soft top can still be used, which is why the bow assembly is on the Jeep.

sceep · 12-08-2005, 10:17 AM

dang silly lookin willys cages.

I'll never get used to em.

lookin good.

12-05-2005, 10:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dusty Booger Rock God Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3191 Location: Stockton, CA USA Posts: 1,327	48 Flatty Build OK..here it goes. This is my 1st attempt at building a full tube chassis rig from scratch. The build goals are as follows: (1) Streetable - I don't want another trailer queen. (2) Retain the tub - I love the original style of the flatfender. I want to cut/modify the tub as least as possible. (3) It must be able to do the trails. Planned Specs (As of now): 98 4.3 vortech, NV4500, Narrowed Dana 44s' front & rear. Fox Coil-overs front & rear. 3 link front w/ 4 link rear. 35" Tires. My goal is to finish the project by January of 2007. I will update as progress is made. 1st, I had to get rid of that old rusty frame! Attached Images Last edited by Dusty Booger; 12-05-2005 at 10:37 PM.

12-05-2005, 10:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
LAME Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5960 Location: Lots of lakes Posts: 8,463	I seen me do it. Good luck with a timely build __________________ crawl4cure.org Rock Rash Racing #613, Trail Tampon Spotter

12-05-2005, 10:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dusty Booger Rock God Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3191 Location: Stockton, CA USA Posts: 1,327	These next few pics are from my old shop where I started the tube work a couple months ago. I have recently moved and will start work again in the new shop. Attached Images

12-05-2005, 10:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dusty Booger Rock God Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3191 Location: Stockton, CA USA Posts: 1,327	Front hoop and lower radiator support... Attached Images

12-05-2005, 10:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dusty Booger Rock God Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3191 Location: Stockton, CA USA Posts: 1,327	Most of the primary tubing is 1.75" .120 DOM. I'm using BTF tube flanges to pass through the firewall and tie into the interior cage. Attached Images

12-05-2005, 10:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dusty Booger Rock God Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3191 Location: Stockton, CA USA Posts: 1,327	Here is a picture with the tub on & the radiator mocked up - pretty much how it sat before it was moved. Attached Images

12-05-2005, 11:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Camanaka Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 61499 Posts: 33	Should be a sick buildup

12-06-2005, 05:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
DM Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8021 Location: Boise ID Posts: 673	I'm liking this __________________ SIC -Southern Idaho Crawlers

12-06-2005, 07:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
Krylon.. Rock God Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 2042 Location: FL Posts: 2,472	Looks cool! I like it!! More pics! __________________ Mike

12-06-2005, 09:52 AM	#13 (permalink)
Dusty Booger Rock God Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3191 Location: Stockton, CA USA Posts: 1,327	Engine mount on the 4.3. I used a large bushing from Poly Performance. Attached Images Last edited by Dusty Booger; 12-06-2005 at 09:53 AM.

12-06-2005, 09:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
Dusty Booger Rock God Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3191 Location: Stockton, CA USA Posts: 1,327	Chassis side of the mount.. Attached Images

12-06-2005, 03:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
Gordon Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 929 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca USA Posts: 2,825	Tig welds, dimple dies, and tube... Looks like fun.

12-06-2005, 06:54 PM	#16 (permalink)
Beat95YJ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22176 Location: Redondo Beach Posts: 8,749	Looks good so far. Do it! __________________ I can break a steel ball in a rubber room!

12-06-2005, 07:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
MrWillys Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 9991 Location: Cold Springs, NV Posts: 2,343	You're making that look so easy, you'd think even a Fireman could build this stuff. Good Luck! __________________ [url]www.scotthansen.net[/url]

12-06-2005, 07:10 PM	#18 (permalink)
JeepinDoug Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 13028 Location: So.S.F., CA Posts: 3,124	Lookin good, keep it up. __________________ I may lack much in way of integrety but I make up for it with pure denial. [URL=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=377480][B][COLOR="Red"]Malvado Grande #1[/COLOR][/B][/URL]

12-06-2005, 10:26 PM	#19 (permalink)
reddman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 39492 Location: SL,UT Posts: 2,334	shit yeah. im just getting started on my 49 cj3a buggy (tbi350/700r/atlas/full width 60 and 70, 42" tsls and street driven) only willys parts im using are the hood grill and vin plate this sounds like a tits build, the perfect street cruiser/weekend warrior. i cant wait to see how it goes.

12-06-2005, 10:49 PM	#20 (permalink)
powdr7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 26188 Location: Clayton NC Posts: 1,304	Great build up. You got to love the old Heeps!

12-07-2005, 12:27 AM	#21 (permalink)
Dusty Booger Rock God Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3191 Location: Stockton, CA USA Posts: 1,327	Thanks for all the positive feedback! Here is a close up of the one of the side grill supports. I am using these threaded bump-stops so that I can shim the supports in order to square up the grill and fenders as needed. These little details burn up time fast! Attached Images

12-08-2005, 10:10 AM	#23 (permalink)
Dusty Booger Rock God Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3191 Location: Stockton, CA USA Posts: 1,327	Picture of the project in the new shop. The main cage bars are tacked in . Still lots of tube to go....... Attached Images

12-08-2005, 10:11 AM	#24 (permalink)
Dusty Booger Rock God Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3191 Location: Stockton, CA USA Posts: 1,327	Side shot........ Now for the hard part- I've got to tie the cage in with the rest of the chassis. I made the cage so that a soft top can still be used, which is why the bow assembly is on the Jeep. Attached Images Last edited by Dusty Booger; 12-08-2005 at 10:13 AM.

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