Cuppala' progress pics...Finally - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

RockRover · 03-17-2002, 06:48 PM

Okay...Not the best pics, but at least there here...Here's the frame rail carnage...

RockRover · 03-17-2002, 06:51 PM

Another carnage shot...Notice the 70 in the background.

RockRover · 03-17-2002, 06:54 PM

Here's the axle 5" forward from stock...Sorry the shadow sucks...

RockRover · 03-17-2002, 06:56 PM

Straight ends coming together...

road1will · 03-17-2002, 06:56 PM

nice.... this is what we wanna see!!! how much did it take to take the grinder to the framerails? i bet your heart was pumpin pretty damn fast as the grinder whirred up and those first sparks started to fly!!!!

offroadr35 · 03-17-2002, 06:59 PM

the front looks wicked! I'm glad you decided to chop up the 90 rather than go with a buggy. It's gonna be kickass.

-Steve

RockRover · 03-17-2002, 06:59 PM

Shot of the full width chevy 60 clearance issues...

RockRover · 03-17-2002, 07:01 PM

From the left front....

RockRover · 03-17-2002, 07:05 PM

D70 to 10 spline RR...

road1will · 03-17-2002, 07:08 PM

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Originally posted by RockRover
D70 to 10 spline RR...

hey doug cool pic i was gonna wait a week to post a pic of my D70 vs 10 spline but you beat me to it! somehow gotta convince my dad that his 10 splines with a detroit and 31" MTs arent gonna last too much longer

they already made it through one season of punishment, but can they go another?

RockRover · 03-17-2002, 07:31 PM

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Originally posted by 9-Volt
nice.... this is what we wanna see!!! how much did it take to take the grinder to the framerails? i bet your heart was pumpin pretty damn fast as the grinder whirred up and those first sparks started to fly!!!!

The frame was a piece of cake...It was the rear tub that was the hard part...The whole first cut was hell...I kept hearing voices in my head saying..."You FAWKING idiot!"

Finished the grind and prime on the frame-rails this a.m. Looks stock now (which btw, was the idea with keeping the same sized frame-rails)...

Then I (gulp) cut one side of the bed off (like SR's), and did a test fit to the new rails...Fit a little tight, but made it like a dream.

I've decided I'm going to bring the tub-cap's together like this \_/ looking at it from the top...I think it will clean up the back end and make it a little more unique. Everybody, and I mean everybody has the straight cut rear tub...I think the straight cut WITH the taper is gonna' be trick...And I can keep the bed outa' the rocks too.

Sorry, I didn't have the cam today...Today was a big day...I'll get it goin' on more pics next weekend, when I'll finish cutting the bed, yank the tail-gate, cut the rear fender-wells' all the way out, and push the 70 under it for a wheel-base measurement.

BTW, rough measurements show that I can EASILY get 114" out of it...If I want to get...Er...silly...I could push 123" and still have the axle under the end of the rear x-member. Of course only the WMS boy's run that much wb...But think of the ledge climbing possibilities!

RockRover · 03-17-2002, 07:53 PM

O'yea...Almost forgot...Many thanks to Mr. Mike for the welding and camera help this weekend...The man is an artist with a mig. 38 deg, 20mph gusting winds...Nice beads....What else could a guy' ask for?

--D

Strange Rover · 03-17-2002, 08:13 PM

Absolutely fawking sensational.

Jeez Doug your rig is gonna be the shit

How far in front of the rear of the rig are you gonna run the rear axle. Also how far is the front going to be behind the front of the front fenders. Im just curious as to where your gonna run the axles compared to mine.

Sam

Strange Rover · 03-18-2002, 12:24 AM

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Originally posted by Strange Rover
Absolutely fawking sensational.

Jeez Doug your rig is gonna be the shit

How far in front of the rear of the rig are you gonna run the rear axle. Also how far is the front going to be behind the front of the front fenders. Im just curious as to where your gonna run the axles compared to mine.

Sam

Easier still - how far are the tires going to stick out the front, the rear, and the sides. Mine are 3in, 3in and about 9in.

Went for a drive on some trails today and the grip the 42s have is incredible. On a couple of ledges and step ups where I previously had to use a fair bit of momentum (say 3000rpm in first) I just idled (and I mean idled - I couldnt go slow enough). Doug, you are gonna love them 42s.

Sam

Diesel Jim · 03-18-2002, 01:26 AM

it's gonna be a beast!!

and it's amazing how similar the D60 axle is to the Salisbury LR unit.

COOL!

Jamie

dcrover90 · 03-18-2002, 05:38 AM

That is one serious truck!

Where can i get me a D70 and D60?

Jtisdale · 03-18-2002, 07:16 AM

Lookin' good Doug!

Johnathan

RockRover · 03-18-2002, 08:13 AM

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Originally posted by Strange Rover

Easier still - how far are the tires going to stick out the front, the rear, and the sides. Mine are 3in, 3in and about 9in.

Went for a drive on some trails today and the grip the 42s have is incredible. On a couple of ledges and step ups where I previously had to use a fair bit of momentum (say 3000rpm in first) I just idled (and I mean idled - I couldnt go slow enough). Doug, you are gonna love them 42s.

Sam

Sam,

Still haven't decided on the the WB I'm going to run...Like I said in the previous post I can easily get away with 113" wb. That would mean that the front tires would be out approx. 6" and the rear out the same. I think I'm going to shoot for 107 - 110". To be honest the 113" "looks" right front to rear.

The tires stick out (sides) about 10" each...With the added track I'm effectivly reducing my CG by 4".

I can't wait to get her rolling!

--D

Rover Addiction · 03-18-2002, 08:36 AM

Looking awesome Doug!!!

Can't wait to see that thing together and on the trail! Are you going to cut your existing rear tub to fit over the new rails or ditch it in favor of a tube set-up with just separate panels hung on the outside?

Also, since you're ditching the steering gear to go full hydro are you going to just mount an orbital valve where the current steering box is?

That thing is going to kick some serious butt by the time you get it done!!!

-John

RockRover · 03-18-2002, 09:09 AM

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Originally posted by Rover Addiction
Looking awesome Doug!!!

Can't wait to see that thing together and on the trail! Are you going to cut your existing rear tub to fit over the new rails or ditch it in favor of a tube set-up with just separate panels hung on the outside?

Also, since you're ditching the steering gear to go full hydro are you going to just mount an orbital valve where the current steering box is?

That thing is going to kick some serious butt by the time you get it done!!!

-John

Right now I've cut the rear tub...Cut it just below the end of the body panel radius. Then I plan on notching the top of the bed-cap's and slanting the whole panel inwards towards the center of the rig...They should end right about were the frame-rails meet the x-member. Then I'll cut and break some alum sheet to cover the now humungous wheel opening...I'll tell ya' the 42's look small in the new wheel opening!

I don't have the orbital valve yet...Should have it this week or next....Then I'll decide were it goes. Probably right under the master cylinder.

03-17-2002, 06:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
RockRover Rock God Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4101 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 2,232	Cuppala' progress pics...Finally Okay...Not the best pics, but at least there here...Here's the frame rail carnage... Attached Images __________________ Hendrix 'X' Chassis #006 http://www.hunt4steve.com/Doug.html

03-17-2002, 06:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
RockRover Rock God Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4101 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 2,232	Another carnage shot...Notice the 70 in the background. Attached Images __________________ Hendrix 'X' Chassis #006 http://www.hunt4steve.com/Doug.html

03-17-2002, 06:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
RockRover Rock God Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4101 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 2,232	Here's the axle 5" forward from stock...Sorry the shadow sucks... Attached Images __________________ Hendrix 'X' Chassis #006 http://www.hunt4steve.com/Doug.html

03-17-2002, 06:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
RockRover Rock God Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4101 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 2,232	Straight ends coming together... Attached Images __________________ Hendrix 'X' Chassis #006 http://www.hunt4steve.com/Doug.html

03-17-2002, 06:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
RockRover Rock God Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4101 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 2,232	Shot of the full width chevy 60 clearance issues... Attached Images __________________ Hendrix 'X' Chassis #006 http://www.hunt4steve.com/Doug.html

03-17-2002, 06:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
road1will Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8871 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 3,344	nice.... this is what we wanna see!!! how much did it take to take the grinder to the framerails? i bet your heart was pumpin pretty damn fast as the grinder whirred up and those first sparks started to fly!!!!

03-17-2002, 06:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
offroadr35 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8843 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,838	the front looks wicked! I'm glad you decided to chop up the 90 rather than go with a buggy. It's gonna be kickass. -Steve

03-17-2002, 07:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
RockRover Rock God Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4101 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 2,232	From the left front.... Attached Images __________________ Hendrix 'X' Chassis #006 http://www.hunt4steve.com/Doug.html

03-17-2002, 07:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
RockRover Rock God Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4101 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 2,232	D70 to 10 spline RR... Attached Images __________________ Hendrix 'X' Chassis #006 http://www.hunt4steve.com/Doug.html

03-17-2002, 07:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
RockRover Rock God Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4101 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 2,232	O'yea...Almost forgot...Many thanks to Mr. Mike for the welding and camera help this weekend...The man is an artist with a mig. 38 deg, 20mph gusting winds...Nice beads....What else could a guy' ask for? --D __________________ Hendrix 'X' Chassis #006 http://www.hunt4steve.com/Doug.html

03-17-2002, 08:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
Strange Rover Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 7962 Location: Australia Posts: 1,462	Absolutely fawking sensational. Jeez Doug your rig is gonna be the shit How far in front of the rear of the rig are you gonna run the rear axle. Also how far is the front going to be behind the front of the front fenders. Im just curious as to where your gonna run the axles compared to mine. Sam __________________ Land Rover SIIa, 302W, NP435, NP205, MOG404s, 42in Swamper TSLs, 112in WB "An expert is somebody who learns more and more about less and less until one day they know absolutely everything about nothing." Outerlimits4x4.com - home of aussie rock crawling.

03-18-2002, 01:26 AM	#15 (permalink)
Diesel Jim Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9426 Location: a word to describe where something is Posts: 364	it's gonna be a beast!! and it's amazing how similar the D60 axle is to the Salisbury LR unit. COOL! Jamie

03-18-2002, 05:38 AM	#16 (permalink)
dcrover90 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10696 Location: Silver Spring Maryland Posts: 26	WOW That is one serious truck! Where can i get me a D70 and D60?

03-18-2002, 07:16 AM	#17 (permalink)
Jtisdale Rock God Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8122 Location: USA Posts: 1,256	Lookin' good Doug! Johnathan

03-18-2002, 08:36 AM	#19 (permalink)
Rover Addiction Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4749 Location: Erie, CO Posts: 975	Looking awesome Doug!!! Can't wait to see that thing together and on the trail! Are you going to cut your existing rear tub to fit over the new rails or ditch it in favor of a tube set-up with just separate panels hung on the outside? Also, since you're ditching the steering gear to go full hydro are you going to just mount an orbital valve where the current steering box is? That thing is going to kick some serious butt by the time you get it done!!! -John __________________ "All the parts falling off this truck are of the finest british craftsmanship."

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