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Post by The Mad Modeller on Feb 28, 2009 23:40:02 GMT -5
All in progress pics will post here. This is what we are starting the build with.  Builders are: Jason(mopar1) John(coopdad) Gary(Gary Kulchock) Bobby(The Mad Modeller) Stay tuned and watch the build. |
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Post by mopar1 on Mar 3, 2009 1:56:09 GMT -5
well, time is still tight, and this IFS is kicking my backside, but heres a quick shot of the upper a-arms roughed in.. working on the lower arms tonight  |
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Mar 3, 2009 7:03:57 GMT -5
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Mar 8, 2009 0:04:23 GMT -5
Any progress Jason?
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Post by coopdad on Mar 9, 2009 19:11:42 GMT -5
How is it going Jason?
John
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Post by mopar1 on Mar 10, 2009 1:16:08 GMT -5
alright guys, I know its taking a long time, but my schedule has been hectic as can be and most of the little bit of time the army lets me have has to go to my pregnant wife. the frame is a step away from getting paint. the ifs is mostly roughed in(the parts are so small I cant really rush it, but im going as fast as I can.    Again, Im sorry its taking so long. Im very anxious to see it start to take shape mopar1 |
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Post by mopar1 on Mar 10, 2009 3:17:53 GMT -5
hey bobby.. I hope this doesnt sound like a stupid question, but what kind of paint is this??? I need to thin some to spray it and my regular thinner doesnt mix with it. so what can i use to thin it?
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Mar 10, 2009 22:00:21 GMT -5
 Looking great. If your getting ready for paint, make sure you remove the engine and trans. 
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Post by mopar1 on Mar 10, 2009 22:41:58 GMT -5
I will, its still there for strength until the front end is together, and for transfer case location for building the shafts. Im still waiting to see what this paint is based with so i can thin it down to spray it. again, im having a very hard time finding any extra time to spend building and im sorry. it will take shape soon.
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Mar 11, 2009 21:39:35 GMT -5
Looking good Jason. Did the paint make it yet? I sent it out a week ago priority mail.
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Post by mopar1 on Mar 12, 2009 1:30:44 GMT -5
ya, i have the paint, but i need to know what kind of paint it is... i have to know what to thin it with.. regular thinner doesnt work.
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Mar 12, 2009 16:44:51 GMT -5
I believe it Acrylic enamel. Thats all they will mix in the little bottles.
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Post by mopar1 on Mar 15, 2009 21:12:32 GMT -5
again..sorry its taking so long.. front ends almost done, gonna try to get a little done on the rear tonight, and some touch up    hope to have it ready to send off soon, but theres still alot of work to be done. mopar1 |
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Mar 15, 2009 22:04:23 GMT -5
Looks great. The working suspension ..... real cool!
So who gets it next to do their thing?
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Mar 15, 2009 23:49:14 GMT -5
I gave the my kit to coopdad at the show Sat. Since you are diong engine and drivetrain Gary it should go to you.
Are you going to do any body mods Jason? If not I told Jonh to just use the body from the kit I gave him. Let me know what we are going to do.
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Post by mopar1 on Mar 16, 2009 0:32:34 GMT -5
it will go to gary next, the only body mods if any will be slight fender trimming, but it will be very little if any.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Mar 16, 2009 18:22:55 GMT -5
I'm excited. So how do I go about getting it?
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Post by coopdad on Mar 17, 2009 21:56:02 GMT -5
Gang, I started my part tonight... would have gotten more done but ran out of tube. Gotta hit the LHS soon.
I did make an executive decision... the bench seat was pressed up to the back wall of the cabin. The cage would not fit behind. So, I spent the time casting a pair of offroad seats. Besides, what real crawler has bench seats anyway?
John
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Mar 17, 2009 22:09:16 GMT -5
Sounds good John. Did we ever decide what we were going to do with build when its finished? Do we enter it in some shows or what?
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Post by coopdad on Mar 18, 2009 8:43:32 GMT -5
I'm excited. So how do I go about getting it? Gary, PM me with your address and as soon as the cage/bumpers are done I will mail it to you. I am guessing about two weeks. I am throwing in a couple of my Bronco and Jeep magazines in the box for Bobby. You and he can arm wrestle for them if you want to keep a few. John |
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Post by coopdad on Mar 18, 2009 8:46:00 GMT -5
Who's frame is this? I assume it is not the one we are working on. Correct? John |
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Mar 18, 2009 9:19:59 GMT -5
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Mar 18, 2009 19:35:06 GMT -5
John whats the deal giving away my mags. LOL
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Mar 18, 2009 20:59:28 GMT -5
John whats the deal giving away my mags. LOL  Not to worry Bobby, all yours ..... but I get to see them all first! ;D |
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Post by coopdad on Mar 20, 2009 21:27:28 GMT -5
Sounds good John. Did we ever decide what we were going to do with build when its finished? Do we enter it in some shows or what? I think we decided to "just build" and see what happens. Made a little more progress... Here is the building process of the front bumper:    But there MIGHT be a problem. Test fitting the bed and cab, it appears that the frame is warped.  Jason, could you do a test fitting and let me know if they all have this "downward bow" to the frame? Reason I worry is the cab's cage and the bed's cage will be attached together. I will need to adjust my cage some to fit your body... not mine. John |
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Mar 20, 2009 23:43:15 GMT -5
Bumper looks great.
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Post by coopdad on Mar 22, 2009 20:29:55 GMT -5
Hey Bobby, are we going to use the Super Swampers the kit came with? Reason I ask is I want to add a spare tire carrier and want to be sure I make it so it fits the tire/wheel.
John
p.s I have the interior cage pretty much done... after third try. I never liked the look of the first two.
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Post by willysurvive on Mar 22, 2009 20:33:14 GMT -5
This is coming along awesome guys. Great independent suspension and Coopdad your bumpers are unreal. Nice so far guys. Gary did you pick a motor yet?
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Post by mopar1 on Mar 22, 2009 22:29:48 GMT -5
um...i think your frame is just tweaked.. we are using original tires, and im sending a spare with. your may have to be trimmed as the fenders are getting trimmed a little. sorry, no pics yet.
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Post by coopdad on Mar 23, 2009 7:02:33 GMT -5
Jason (and team),
The cages are almost done. Need a little clean up and "detailing" (gussets, "oh sh!t" handles, etc.). I will get the spare holder done tonight.
Because of the frame warp on my kit I have decided to make the cage in the cab and bed be two different cages, ie not tied together. We will need to use my bed because I have drilled holed through for the cage to tie to the frame. Had to go through the dash also. Hope this does not set back anybody's work already.
Who was it that was going to do the interior? Bobby?
John
p.s. I will include my list of "special instructions" in the box going to Gary.
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There we go, it's up and working now! 
Not to worry Bobby, all yours ..... but I get to see them all first! ;D
