Zach’s buggy build

[jeepmanjeff]

Started designing the new buggy for Zach. Upgraded my Bendtech to Pro today!

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[93 Krawler]

I wish I could've used that on my exo. Not knowing the angles would be an issue.

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[bbtank45]

Looking good. Is the red salvaged CJ frame?....If so, id think about starting with fresh tube! Just my .02

[Smiddy24]

Looking good. Is the red salvaged CJ frame?....If so, id think about starting with fresh tube! Just my .02

Nope! It's the new box frame we are making. The old CJ7 frame was cracked and rusting out.

[bbtank45]

Good call, look forward to seeing progress :applause:

[jeepmanjeff]

Picked up ALL the steel today from Industrial Tube and Steel. highly recommend them. I called 2 other steel places and tubing is over $7 per foot for 1.75x120 wall. They sold it to me for $3.67!

Brody is bringing me I-Beams for a Jig I am going to build for frames and then we will be off to the races!

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[jeepmanjeff]

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There will be more tubing in the front section as well

[93 Krawler]

Picked up ALL the steel today from Industrial Tube and Steel. highly recommend them. I called 2 other steel places and tubing is over $7 per foot for 1.75x120 wall. They sold it to me for $3.67!

That is a good price. Did you call Hirschberg Steel? It was $3.85 per foot with tax when I bought all that tube. A lot of places rip off the public.

[WrenchMonkey]

Nice! I like it...

Looking at the S-curves at the rear of the box frame, are those needed for clearance? Or to mount something? They might be simpler and stronger if you just bent one 45 and straight down to the crossmember...

[jeepmanjeff]

Simply to be different


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[barnhartal]

If your planning on a future rear seat, push those s curves back as far as rear upper link clearance will allow. Mine has similar curves and when I put rear floor in for kids it kind of screwed them for footwell. Livable but not great.

[Smiddy24]

New clear ORI’s are in and they are sharp!! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180926/a7fc0daf8e3a93c3b686d6057ef74a94.jpg


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[93 Krawler]

So Shiny [emoji50]

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[Smiddy24]

If your planning on a future rear seat, push those s curves back as far as rear upper link clearance will allow. Mine has similar curves and when I put rear floor in for kids it kind of screwed them for footwell. Livable but not great.

That may be an adjustment we make once we get started on the rear section of the chassis.

[Smiddy24]

So Shiny [emoji50]

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Oh I know! They'll look sharp on the jeep-buggy.

[Smiddy24]

Old Jeep frame is gone.. it’s been a great ride, but onto better things! Only thing that’s left to sell if the fiberglass tub! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181001/cfefe40ad2359482ab42266585f2ca8d.jpg


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[Smiddy24]

The people that were at Harlan convinced me to go automatic.. so I ended up getting a TH400. Now looking for an LS because why not upgrade right?!? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181017/75ca56abfb017726d1c26cbd8cec72d9.jpg


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[93 Krawler]

The people that were at Harlan convinced me to go automatic.. so I ended up getting a TH400. Now looking for an LS because why not upgrade right?!? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181017/75ca56abfb017726d1c26cbd8cec72d9.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYou will not regret going to an automatic. Now all you got to do is point and shoot.

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[Smiddy24]

Oh major upgrade here! ATLAS T CASE!

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She’s a little old. From what we are told it’s never been installed. Atlas is either a late 90’s model or early 2000’s


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[blazerbrad]

Oh major upgrade here! ATLAS T CASE!

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She’s a little old. From what we are told it’s never been installed. Atlas is either a late 90’s model or early 2000’s


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Is that a 3.8:1 low range version (looks like a 3.8 written on it)? Should work pretty good with the TH400. I was thinking originally that if you went with the TH400 but kept the NP205 you may not be happy because that combo gives pretty crappy low range ratio.

[Smiddy24]

Is that a 3.8:1 low range version (looks like a 3.8 written on it)? Should work pretty good with the TH400. I was thinking originally that if you went with the TH400 but kept the NP205 you may not be happy because that combo gives pretty crappy low range ratio.

That it is! Very pumped because of the stress I was going through in buying the adapter. Then buying more parts to either do the doubler or the gear box. So my dad made a very good point.. instead of paying $1500 for either the doubler/gear box why not just try to find a Atlas for only $300-500 more. But yeah this solves all my problems with finding a better gear ratio. Paid $1800 for it. So it's a steal because that includes the twin sticks, the TH400 adapter, and possibly a shifter for the TH400 instead of buying a Winters shifter.

My dad is going down to get it this Sunday since it's located in Georgia and he's traveling to New Orleans for work. He is also buying another TH400 with a reverse valve body. So we have an extra TH400 in the garage now that needs to be sold. Plus I'm selling my old 205 and the 203 I just got.

[Smiddy24]

Decent amount of progress made today! Got both axles put together (4links and 14 bolt gears). We also made the base of the frame, thanks to my dad Jeffrey Smith and his skills with the plasma cutter!
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[Smiddy24]

Some goodies arrived today. Got my brake pedals and brake master cylinders. This allows me to have independent brakes!

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[Smiddy24]

And some more goodies! TH400 shifter and the twin sticks for the Atlas https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181105/9da6cd95b15c21c85600c2c7659938f9.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181105/eff201e6216967838883b3ce10aafac6.jpg


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[Smiddy24]

While I’ve been doing college essays all week (stupid last semester) my dad decided to work on the frame. He got a lot done! Looks very good!
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[Smiddy24]

Finally starting to see the bigger picture now. Pretty much got the frame done. Just need to weld it up and figure out how to do the upper front 4 links. Deciding whether to use the old 4 link brackets I have or cut into the frame and box it like my dads is.

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[93 Krawler]

Lookin good. :thumbup:

[Smiddy24]

Buggy Build 2.0! We had to totally redesign the tube chassis today, since my dad switched computers and lost the original copy... But this design is similar with some adjustments. Overall width of the chassis is 67” (nerf bar to nerf bar) overall height is 42”. Total weight so far from Bend Tech, 470lbs. Can length is 59” wide to fit a Jeep cowl, and my original hood.

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[WrenchMonkey]

Nice! I think I like this one even better...

Where is the 42" height measured from? Bottom of the framerails, top of the rails, or from the nerf bars?

I've been trying to get mine that low, but for reference my XJ is 46" from floor to roof inside, and I don't know if I can shave another four or five inches without hitting my head or stretching my legs straight out in front of me.

[Smiddy24]

Nice! I think I like this one even better...



Where is the 42" height measured from? Bottom of the framerails, top of the rails, or from the nerf bars?



I've been trying to get mine that low, but for reference my XJ is 46" from floor to roof inside, and I don't know if I can shave another four or five inches without hitting my head or stretching my legs straight out in front of me.



That’s center of tube from the nerf bar and the A pillar.


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[jeepmanjeff]

Almost fully welded. We ran out of wire.

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[jeepmanjeff]

Main nerf bar bent tonight. This will be the base point everything will be off of. We will set it tomorrow 10201

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[Smiddy24]

More progress made on the Jeep tube chassis! Got the main base of the chassis done. Tomorrow consists of getting the A and B Pillar!

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[Smiddy24]

More progress made yesterday. Got the A and B pillar up, followed by putting in the front “eyebrow” and V!

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[Smiddy24]

It’s been a little while since I’ve updated this thread. So I got the back X/B pillar done, did the front engine bay bars, also added the top V and a middle cross bar. Getting very close to the chassis being fully setup! Just need to weld everything that’s in now all together.

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[Smiddy24]

More progress made yesterday. My dad installed the front hoops while I was working. After I got off, we worked together and got the main rear hoop in and added on down bar. Today, I’m sure we will be able to get the other down bar in and work on the tailgate/bed.

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[93 Krawler]

Looking good guys. Starting to look like a buggy now.

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[Smiddy24]

Looking good guys. Starting to look like a buggy now.

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Thanks Kevin! More pics to come today. We're pretty close to it being done, minus doing interior stuff.

[Smiddy24]

Wow, we’ve accomplished a lot in the past couple of days! Check out the progress, motor is mounted in!

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[93 Krawler]

You guys are hauling ass. It's amazing what you can accomplish if you don't have to go to work for a week. [emoji106]

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[Smiddy24]

You guys are hauling ass. It's amazing what you can accomplish if you don't have to go to work for a week. [emoji106]

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Amen to that, thanks!!


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[Smiddy24]

I just ordered some parts yesterday in order to get the tranny mounted and the axles in.. So, until those come in, I’ll be working on some body work (hood, Cowl and grill). Started yesterday by cutting down the CJ7 cowl. Had to do this because the hood + the cowl would of been way too long for the front of the chassis. While I worked on the cowl, my dad added a X up front to tie the shock hoops in for the leverage of the shocks, when those get mounted.

Today consist of cutting down my hood as well. Overall length of the original CJ7 hood is 39 1/4. I have to cut off 5 inches in order to make it fit on the chassis. Wish me luck! If I screw this up... I’ll be buying a new hood. Lol

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[Smiddy24]

The hood cut down, turned out great!! Ended up cutting off little by little to find the right angle on the cowl to match the hood. Man it looks good!

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[WrenchMonkey]

Crazy that your nose will be that short. My hood was stretched 5-6", and I'll be using every bit of that for engine bay space. Your setup will probably make for much better forward visibility. I worry about that some...

It's cool that your hood and cowl are both square enough that you can cut out ten inches (?) and they still line up. Mine are both tapered.

[Smiddy24]

Crazy that your nose will be that short. My hood was stretched 5-6", and I'll be using every bit of that for engine bay space. Your setup will probably make for much better forward visibility. I worry about that some...

It's cool that your hood and cowl are both square enough that you can cut out ten inches (?) and they still line up. Mine are both tapered.

The hood is a little bit better to see out of compared to my old jeep. But while cutting the cowl and hood down, it took a decent amount of time to do. I was too afraid to cut too much out at a time, but it work out great! Plus it looks awesome!! I am more concerned with how I will be able to mount my headlights (If I can). We noticed that the grill is pretty much right next to the shock hoops.

[Smiddy24]

Got a lot done this week/weekend! Got the axle/4link in, shocks mounted, steering wheel mounted, seats mounted, and started on the dash. My dad did a great job at making custom 4 link brackets for the upper links.

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[Smiddy24]

May be able to get the jeep on all 4 tires this Friday/Saturday and start the wiring! After the wiring is done we will rebuild the trans, buy some headers, AN fittings for the water pump/lines for the radiator. Then it all comes down to the little things.. like some body panels, mounting the hood/cowl/windshield, etc.

[Smiddy24]

Finally got a oil pan for the 6.0 today. Got this kit (2001 Camaro pan, gasket, and oil pump tube) from AutoZone. This kit runs $330 but luckily I talked them down to $170! Got a smokin’ deal and it even comes with the block off plate! Now time to install it, once I get the Jeep on the lift.

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[Smiddy24]

Holy flex [emoji15] wow! So impressed! Now down to the little things that take some time. Wiring, dash, rebuild the trans, gas tank mount, radiator/radiator fan, trans cooler, etc. But we are getting so close! Lots of progress made this week!

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[Smiddy24]

Got some things done this past week. My dad made the brake assembly bracket. I made my panels for the interior dash. Now working on mounting the gas pedal, radiator and other stuff this week. Down to the little things! Hopefully next week I can take the transmission over to Kevin to have him rebuild it.

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[Runoveru2]

You keep moving right along,
Looks like good work,
So when do you think it will be up and running for its first outing ?

[Smiddy24]

I’m hoping we can have it ready by dirty turtle run. If not then, then Badlands will be the target.


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[93 Krawler]

What did you decide to do with the frame, powder coat or rattle can?

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[Smiddy24]

What did you decide to do with the frame, powder coat or rattle can?

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Leaning towards powder coating it. This wouldn't be until end of May and into June because that's a month we don't really have anything going on.

[93 Krawler]

Leaning towards powder coating it. This wouldn't be until end of May and into June because that's a month we don't really have anything going on.So you plan on wheeling it bare metal till June? End of may is Harlan trip.

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[Smiddy24]

So you plan on wheeling it bare metal till June? End of may is Harlan trip.

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Yes that will be the plan. After it's fully built, I have to recoup some money. Or I could use my tax return to get it done.... :thinking:

[Smiddy24]

Yesterday was a little slow.. I ended up mounting my twin sticks after modifying the sleeve. I'll post some pics later.

Today should be a good day to get some things done. Hoping to the windage tray and oil pan mounted, work on mounting my floor boards, cutting out the center console and dash components for the gauges, and mounting the grill.

[Smiddy24]

Over this past weekend, we got the bumper started, added a tray for the winch to sit on, mounted the battery box, made new upper rear 4 links (old ones were too short), lined up the axles by adjusting the links. I also mounted the grill on Saturday and adjusted the windage tray.

Ken Garcia came up this weekend and picked up my Radiator/water pump to weld on the AN fittings for the coolant lines. He also is going to make me a two piece driveshaft out of my old driveshafts. Should have that done soon. Once that gets back to me, I’m hoping all we have left to do is the rebuild on the trans with Kevin.

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[Smiddy24]

Went out to the garage for a few hours tonight. Ended up working on the toggle switches and started cutting out my template for the main dash area.

Tomorrow we will drop the engine and trans back out of the buggy. Then separate the trans and start tearing it apart for the rebuild, may be able to have it fully rebuilt by Thursday night.

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[Smiddy24]

This was form a couple of days ago.. but we got the drivetrain out and started to do the rebuild on the TH400 transmission. Looking to maybe finish the rebuild today after work.

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[Smiddy24]

Last weekend, Kevin came over and helped/taught me how to reassembled the TH400. Now waiting on the new oil pan to come in in order to fill it up with tranny fluid.

I also worked on my floor panels again and mounted my winch.

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[Smiddy24]

Got the center part of the dash done! Now it’s time to start wiring up the gauges/and harness https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190207/a4a6617dd1aa5fc82e51393e5526e9ac.jpg


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[Smiddy24]

Got the drivetrain back in! Now going to finish up the wiring this week and maybe fire up the motor to see how she runs this weekend!

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[Smiddy24]

It’s been a minute since I’ve posted... so here’s what has happened as of late: started my wiring or the toggle switches, dash panel and gauges. Made a mounting bracket for my computer. After that I worked on running some trans cooler lines and fuel lines. I also upgraded to circle coils, instead of the squares ones. Got those at the junkyard for $32. I also got new Taylor spark plug wires (10.4mm thickness).

Ended up charging the ORI’s late last night. Got tired of knowing that they weren’t charged and figured it would be bad for the internal seals while moving it up and down on the lift.

Today, I’ll be receiving my radiator and front driveshaft back from Ken Garcia.

Other than that I’m waiting for another fuel line fitting to arrive on Tuesday in order to fire up the motor.

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[Smiddy24]

It's looking like I will have the Buggy done in March, and more than likely be ready by April for Badlands :dancing:

[Smiddy24]

Got the radiator mounted! My dad got a decent amount of the wiring done, hoping to start the engine Friday or Saturday!

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[Runoveru2]

Looks good Zack, you guys look to be doing a great job and sure make alot of progress very quickly.
Should be a sweet rig that performs well.

[Smiddy24]

Looks good Zack, you guys look to be doing a great job and sure make alot of progress very quickly.
Should be a sweet rig that performs well.

Thanks Jim!! Can't wait to see how well it performs.

[Smiddy24]

One of the last things I’ll do on the buggy is the doors. Here’s what I’m thinking on how to do the doors.

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[93 Krawler]

Those are some light weight doors...:laughing:

[94Dodge Truggy]

Give yourself something to rest your arm on for the long trips. Lookin good!

[Smiddy24]

Got some panel work in the other day. Looking to pick back up tonight and get the engine bay panels done.

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[Smiddy24]

Got most of the inside driver panels done. Turned out great! Now let’s see if I can match it on the passenger side lol

Hoping to hear the motor run this weekend after we figure out the wiring issue.

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[Smiddy24]

Got the motor to fire up this past weekend, after finding out the crank position sensor wire was snapped! Which caused the motor to not fire up at first. Also did some looming, while my dad wired up the rear light bar, radiator fans, and rock lights.

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[Smiddy24]

Got some more panels done these past couple of days and got the rear driveshaft in.

Hoping to get the tune in the buggy this weekend and see if we have any error codes that need to be fixed.

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[Smiddy24]

Got the tube in the buggy over the weekend and man it sounds good! Hoping to have the Jeep mostly (95%) finished by next weekend!

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[Smiddy24]

Got the PSC reservoir mounted, rear brakes somewhat bled.., and driver door done! Yesterday my dad got the skid plat done.

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[Smiddy24]

Been a minute since I’ve posted in here. I got the passenger door finished, added two support bars for the rear bed area to strength it for the rear shocks, completed the rear bed by adding aluminum pieces, added tubing for the wheel well areas which will allow me to add mesh screens to protect myself and Brittany from any rocks flying up at us, and I finally did my hood pins which turned out great!

Today will consist of mounting the passenger seat and doing the harnesses, mount the overflow tank for the radiator, and if I get to it.. start the center support for the skid plate. After that the Jeep will be ready for the first actual test run.. The Badlands.

If I can get to it, I will add in the radio, wire the speakers up and wire my CB radio in as well.

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[Smiddy24]

The buggy build is finally done! Only took us 3 months to complete it, which is insane because it felt like it took longer than I thought. Time to test her out and see how she does at the Badlands this upcoming weekend.

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[93 Krawler]

Looks great. Can't believe how fast it went together.

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[Smiddy24]

Looks great. Can't believe how fast it went together.

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Thanks Kev! Can’t wait to see yours when it’s done


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[Smiddy24]

Never posted a picture of it when it was powder coated.. here is one picture:

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Since then.. I’ve sold my boggers as of recently and just bought a new set of 43 TSL SX’s

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