Jim's Buggy Build

[Smiddy24]

This is how my chassis is going to be finished with a winch mount at the front. It's part of the jhf chassis kit.

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Ahhh okay what's your frame width? If it's like my setup, then I may look into doing something like this.

[beer_goggles_009]

26.5 inside to inside


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[jeepmanjeff]

where did you get the sheet metal from and who did the work?

[beer_goggles_009]

The Interior panels are an option on the jhf chassis. Same with the winch mount.

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[beer_goggles_009]

Making a quick rotisorie for finish welding. Pictured is one support and the attachment points for the cage ( the clamps will be tacked to the cage as an added safety against rotation around the tubes.

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[Drivermod]

I recommend removing the door bars until you are nearly done with the build. Makes it ALOT easier when you are doing all the interior work. Wish I would have done that on my build.

[93 Krawler]

Well you've been busy. Going to be a lot of new rigs out in 2019. Can't wait.

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[beer_goggles_009]

After a few tweaks the rotisserie is working great. I highly recommend building one if your going to weld an whole cage.

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[beer_goggles_009]

Slowly making progress.

Lower Chassis side link mounts tacked. Uppers mocked up waiting drivetrain install to check clearance before final burn in.


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[beer_goggles_009]

Engine mounts assembled.

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[beer_goggles_009]

Drivetrain is now in it's new home. It's a tight fit to get everything between the tubework.

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Fuel cell mounts are tacked in.

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[Smiddy24]

Looking awesome Jim!

[beer_goggles_009]

Progress was slowed today when my DeWalt 4.5" angle grinder died.... I think that was the first metal fabrication tool i had and still my go to for most fabrication tasks. The buggy is now sitting at full bump waiting on a few brackets to move the ps pump to clear the front driver upper links and to mount the ori's. Should be a roller shortly with 113" wheelbase and tires past body both front and rear.

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[jeepmanjeff]

that is looking like a great build. Amazing what you can do with time! Nice work keep the photos coming!