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Just a small project

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Ghetto Fab., Sep 15, 2006.

  1. Sep 15, 2006
    Ghetto Fab.

    Ghetto Fab. Member

    Atascadero, Ca.
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    Just a few pics of an itty-bitty project I've had a hankerin to do for a while.R)

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    Enjoy!R)

    Kevo
     
  2. Sep 15, 2006
    chevyjeep

    chevyjeep Member

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    Well now you have us curious. What are the plans for this?
     
  3. Sep 15, 2006
    BlueFlu

    BlueFlu past owner of some ecj5's

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    :toetap: Well whats it for?
     
  4. Sep 15, 2006
    BobFortier

    BobFortier Member

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    Are you building yourself a new frame ???


    Bob in Sherbrooke
     
  5. Sep 15, 2006
    HortonHearsAWhoJeep

    HortonHearsAWhoJeep Member

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    Countoured bed frame so you can comfortably read Jeep magazines in bed?
     
  6. Sep 15, 2006
    MCSCOTT

    MCSCOTT Member

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    I have helped build a couple of frames like that with some buddies of mine. That is just about the best way to go for a trail rig since most every bracket on a stock frame has to be cut off anyway. Best lookin one I have see so far is the one for this Jeep that was riding with us over Labor Day Weekend. He had the frame powdercoated, and he put so much time into it that it looks like it is one piece all the way.
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  7. Sep 15, 2006
    NoFlyZone

    NoFlyZone Member

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    Looks like fun. That has got to be 200% stronger than factor C channel. 2 x 4 x?
     
  8. Sep 15, 2006
    Project71-5

    Project71-5 BACON

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    Are the dimensions the same as a stock ECJ5 frame? Is so we need the drawings and measurements :D

    Other than that it looks BEEFY :twisted:
     
  9. Sep 15, 2006
    jd7

    jd7 Sponsor

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    and more pics....lot's more
     
  10. Sep 15, 2006
    mruta

    mruta I drank with Billy!

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    Sa-weeet work Kevo!!!

    That's a project I always thought would be too much/too difficult for an average knucklehead like me to tackle. It's good to see someone else doing it. Gives me motivation.

    A couple Q's for you:

    How do you or can you keep everything square before/after welding?

    What are the specs on the welder you used for thatwork?
     
  11. Sep 15, 2006
    speedbuggy

    speedbuggy Looking for a Jeep now

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    Sweet! Looks good.
     
  12. Sep 15, 2006
    Lieutenant Mike

    Lieutenant Mike Firefighter Mike

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    Looks great. I want to see the finished product.
     
  13. Sep 15, 2006
    cj5 buggy

    cj5 buggy Member

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    Almost 12 hours later and it's not done? Looks good from here...
     
  14. Sep 15, 2006
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    Definately do a writeup. i may one year, before a tellico right in the future, i may do a frame.
     
  15. Sep 15, 2006
    coby61

    coby61 Stupidiotic Member

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    SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!
    3b is next? Right? :)
     
  16. Sep 16, 2006
    Ghetto Fab.

    Ghetto Fab. Member

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    Yup, I have more or less decided to build a buggy out of the current jeep. I'm just tired of dealing with the limitations of a stock body. I'm keeping the grill, hood, cowl and windshield. The rest will be tube with aluminum sheet bolted to it. Going for the simpler, lighter, stronger mentality.

    I'm keeping my current drivetrain, although I'd like to regear the axles and eventually I may change some of it out. The rear 4 link will be basicly the same. The fronts getting a 3 link with panhard and maybe some coilovers if I can find the funding(I'm allways taking donationsR) ). I'm stretching it from its current 94" wheelbase to 105" and hopefully I can fit a rear seat in. I am trying to make a functional "trail" buggy. Something I can camp out of for days at a time. I'd also like to be able to carry more than just my stuff in case I have a passenger sometime.

    It all starts with a frame. I haven't torn into my jeep yet, so if this doesn't come out just right I'm not totally committed just yet. As for keeping it straight, well...., thats a good question. After tacking and welding down the seams both rails were very, very close to each other. Mostly just making sure things are clamped staight and watching how I weld them together. Currently one rail is almost done being plated so they don't match at all now. I'm mostly just worried about the frame having a funny warp to it when done. May have to use a little weight and heat to get it straight.

    Should have more pics tommorrow.

    Kevo
     
  17. Sep 16, 2006
    bucont

    bucont Next Project!

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    :toetap: After 8 am here, where are the pics? R)
     
  18. Sep 16, 2006
    coby61

    coby61 Stupidiotic Member

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    Cool! so you going to have this ready next month while I am out there? right? R)
     
  19. Sep 17, 2006
    Ghetto Fab.

    Ghetto Fab. Member

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    Did a lot of welding today, but I don't feel like I made a lot of progress.
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    I've got one more or less finished rail.
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    I don't think this ones going anywhere.R)
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    Should be connecting the two tommorrow I hope.

    Enjoy!
    Kevo
     
  20. Sep 17, 2006
    NoFlyZone

    NoFlyZone Member

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    I bet that one side ways more than my whole frame. There's the beef.
     
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