Trail Scrambler Build/Rebuild-Chiefwaho

[bigwalton]

Seams like I haven't got alot done lately.

Ah, now I see... Matt was way off, you don't have a machine that makes more hours in the day, ALL time in Kansas is shifted so a minute everywhere else is actually a week in Kansas... that's the only way to explain this comment!

I've had a slow coolant leak for THREE WEEKS, you've built the better part of an insane trail rig in that time...

You need a little perspective adjustment my friend!

Had a business trip to St Louis and look what followed us home.

You're kidding right?? What are you going to do with THIS one?

When's the postal getting built in all this madness??? That's the one I'm waiting for!

 

[CHIEFWAHO]

Weekend progress!
Tub set back on.

Had do a little trimming on the tub floor to allow room for the Atlas II.

Grill/radiator back on to check for clearance issues.

Ended up with about 1" clearance between hood and Vortec cover (top engine).

 

[CHIEFWAHO]

Also started fitting the body armor.

Got the passenger side wheel well cut out.

And the passenger side armor fit up.

Trying to figure out where to cut wheel well openings.

Looked in the Scrambler and thought maybe I should hit up DeWalt for a sponsorship!

And that is not the complete DeWalt arsenal of tools.

 

[John N]

What!!!

I figured it would be running this weekend at rate you guys have been going on it..... .......

 

[dadscj8]

Body Armour Good!

You can't go wrong with adding that stuff! It more than pays for itself!

So is 1" going to work for that clearance issue? What about engine flex?

Looks awesome! Can't wait to be with you when you wheel it!

 

[mysunnshine]

Don't forget clearance for the steering shaft also. I take it that you are going to be using the stock exhaust manifolds?

 

[bigwalton]

Looking at that Atlas clearance on the tub, the position of the fan relative to the radiator and the motor mounts, is there any reason why you can't drop the engine down another inch or so?

I don't know what the motor mounts look like, but they seem to be up above the framerails pretty good and you have enough fan on the radiator to drop it down a little...

I had the same question about clearance with that Atlas torquing around and the engine/hood. Of course I know nothing of V8 swaps and what not, just looked/seemed close to me.

 

[1x1_Speed_Craig]

Jason,

I was just re-reading your thread from start-to-finish (drooling along the way), and wanted to ask what the additional plate is behind the 2nd-rearmost crossmember. Is it just for additional stiffness?

Craig

 

[bbaxj]

Maybe I missed it, but what brand of rear body armor is that? That's exactly what I'm looking for for mine.

 

[CHIEFWAHO]

Jason,

I was just re-reading your thread from start-to-finish (drooling along the way), and wanted to ask what the additional plate is behind the 2nd-rearmost crossmember. Is it just for additional stiffness?

Craig

No real reason, just more beef.

Maybe I missed it, but what brand of rear body armor is that? That's exactly what I'm looking for for mine.

Got them thru 4x4Land, Topeak, KS
(785-862-8008 ask for Mike)

 

[Scott Mine]

Looking Good

Looking better and better all the time. I jus wish i had the patience that you guys have to do this type of build. Great Job.

 

[CHIEFWAHO]

Looking better and better all the time. I jus wish i had the patience that you guys have to do this type of build. Great Job.

They are wearing thin lately. Sometimes it nice to be in the middle of nowhere but it really does suck when doing a build like this that most everything is custom. Local parts stores know nothing beyond their computer screen if it doesn’t come up they have no imagination or sense enough to help beyond that. I wonder sometimes if they could even change their own oil.

 

[mysunnshine]

Sometimes it nice to be in the middle of nowhere but it really does suck when doing a build like this that most everything is custom.

Most times it's easier to make your own parts because it takes too much time to get it otherwise. Besides, it'll at least fit and probably work better than the store-purchased part.

 

[bbaxj]

Got them thru 4x4Land, Topeak, KS
(785-862-8008 ask for Mike)

Thanks! Mind if I ask how much they cost?

 

[Truck]

Thanks! Mind if I ask how much they cost?

Also didn't see if it had taillight cut out or not.

Truck

 

[1x1_Speed_Craig]

Thanks! Mind if I ask how much they cost?

Got them thru 4x4Land, Topeak, KS
(785-862-8008 ask for Mike)

I'm guessing that Mike at 4x4 Land could tell you, Sean.

 

[bbaxj]

I'm guessing that Mike at 4x4 Land could tell you, Sean.

Keep it up....in a couple months I'll run over that diesel turd of yours

 

[CHIEFWAHO]

Thanks! Mind if I ask how much they cost?

You really need to call Mike and talk with mine were custom with no wheel well cutout. I paid cash and don't even remember what I paid.

 

[CHIEFWAHO]

More minor progress.

Transmission/T-case support.

Changed oil pan from a truck to a camaro.
(loose 1 qt oil from 6.5 ro 5.5)
Pickup

Modified windage tray

Big difference!

New dipstick and tube.

Shot from underneath.

Told ya all I would get rid of that RED wire loom.
Looks alot better IMO!

Mocking up track bar also going to add a truss.

 

[CHIEFWAHO]

Crudely patched a few tub body mounts.
I keep telling myself it is a `WHEELER' doesn't have to be pretty,
cause I am going knock the snot of it anyway.

Fabbed up a couple capture nut holders
I have an old military duece/half hood I use for material.
Good stuff alot thicker than standard sheet metal.