I got a new MatchBox Toy!!

[Hope Springs Hauler]

Well, at least it has Toy Axles:rolleyes:

I had Jeff go with me down to Lexington and I bought a 88 Sami with FJ40 axles, a cage and good seats. Photos in daylight;)

[gothodgie]

Well, at least it has Toy Axles:rolleyes:

I had Jeff go with me down to Lexington and I bought a 88 Sami with FJ40 axles, a cage and good seats. Photos in daylight;)

Sweet....
:beers:

[Green Zuggy]

Welcome to the Dark Side! :D

Thanks,
Jeff

[Flxratd]

Welcome to the Dark Side! :D

Thanks,
Jeff

stole my answer and im so proud :D

[94Dodge Truggy]

Curse you discrasing jeeps like this! How nice is this machine and does it work well? :D I can post a pic up for you if you need me to.

[Hope Springs Hauler]

I've been too ashamed of it's noseless wonder to post a pic as of yet. The passenger side hood hinge ripped out when I had to jump start it. The hinge pin froze and !@%#@%$^% ensued:D The Optima that it had was DEAD. Almost got it fixed. Here are a couple of teasers.

Scott A. I'll talk to you tonight and see if you have a couple of things that this thing desperately needs.

[94Dodge Truggy]

I see a little bit of jeep on it so it must be good! Is it a big block?

[Hope Springs Hauler]

Is it a big block?

nope. I think it does have all of its original cc's though.:D 1300 wasn't it?:rolleyes:

[94Dodge Truggy]

1300 it is! Gonna bring it to the meetin?

[Hope Springs Hauler]

I'll give you a key and a jacket:D The top is still too stiff to install

In all reality, it's not licensed and probably won't be

[94Dodge Truggy]

I'll give you a key and a jacket:D The top is still too stiff to install

In all reality, it's not licensed and probably won't be

So you are driving it! :eek:

[biggin69]

So you are driving it! :eek:

LOL!

[chris_dishmon]

i wanna see pics of those sexy toyota axles. :D

[humpy]

u buy this from cliff??

[Hope Springs Hauler]

Yup,

I asked Tinbeater on pirate, but I guess he didn't see.
So I'll ask you if there was anything I should have known before I paid for it:D

[tinbeater]

Yup,

I asked Tinbeater on pirate, but I guess he didn't see.
So I'll ask you if there was anything I should have known before I paid for it:D

I didn't see it and dont know of anything.

[Hope Springs Hauler]

No problem, I was just hoping that it wasn't a rig that rolled and cut somebody's leg off or something:eek:

[Hope Springs Hauler]

Still haven't taken it out of the garage 'cause I've been sick, busy or sick of bein busy.

Here is a couple of axle shots

[humpy]

i actually have wheeled with cliff quite a few time and this ride did really well for what it is...the only thing i would change is the tires...im not a street tire fan :D

[Hope Springs Hauler]

i actually have wheeled with cliff quite a few time and this ride did really well for what it is...the only thing i would change is the tires...im not a street tire fan :D


I've got that in the bag:D I already own a set of 36" TSL SX. Now I gotta break out the cutoff wheels to enhance fit:rolleyes:

And then move onto.......a bunch of other stuff

[chris_dishmon]

sweet rig. lemme know if you wanna sell that front axle cheap cause you wanna swap them for some dana 60's. could you imagine a samuri on full width axles. :D

[Hope Springs Hauler]

Updates. Just a little progress at a time.

Even after taking the picture, I did more. I took off the fender flares and began to trim for clearance.

[hotrod]

NICE!!!! im jealous :D
whats the tarp strap between the seats for?

[mossyoaktj]

what happened to the mtr's

[Hope Springs Hauler]

NICE!!!! im jealous :D
whats the tarp strap between the seats for?

Parking Brake:D (it pulls on the CNC rear brake)


what happened to the mtr's

They're in the garage. 1 person has dibbs. If they don't want them or they arent what they need, then I will sell them.

[mossyoaktj]

lmk. what size im def interested in them.

[cheapthrills49]

u cant disgrace the japs like that and put JEEP flares on it

[Hope Springs Hauler]

u cant disgrace the japs like that and put JEEP flares on it


I said I took'em OFF. Fronts disappear, rears go back on a jeep. Then sawzall and grinder go to Suzuki:evilgrin: Gotta love the mechanical clearance! :)

[hotrod]

Parking Brake:D (it pulls on the CNC rear brake)

haha nice :cool:

[Hope Springs Hauler]

Wrangler Springs on the front now.

Three link supplies came in today for the rear. I shattered the rear leafs on the first trip. Time for an upgrade:D

[94Dodge Truggy]

wheelin this long weekend?

[Hope Springs Hauler]

:( No

Family visits since some are not doing well.

On the Upside, I got a good laugh yesterday. I disconnected everything from the rear axle and rolled it out completely behind the body and it was a 120"WB:rolleyes: Did this so I could remove brackets without laying on my back.

[Hope Springs Hauler]

9/26 - Update

Rear suspension substantially finished. I stuck stock tj coils in to move it. The spring rate is great however, the coils are about 4-5" too tall. :eek:

Once I cleaned up in the garage some, I put the squirrel back inside and it promptly thanked me by puking more gear oil on the floor. :rolleyes:

Since I got so much done, I must be ready to leave for work again.

[Flxratd]

nice progress. now you and george can race to see who gets on the trail first :evilgrin:

[krawlin85toy]

still have a rig on trails... so I win lol:)

[94Dodge Truggy]

lookin good! when will be the maiden voyage?

[Hope Springs Hauler]

still have a rig on trails... so I win lol:)

lookin good! when will be the maiden voyage?

Does the Jeep count? My doors open all the way. :p

Leaving town pretty soon so I'm gonna guess New years:confused: Just when wrenching weather gets great, I go work......go figure.:(

[Green Zuggy]

Looks good! Glad to see you are "getting there"! :D

[biggin69]

Lookin' good! I wish I had progress pics of my sammy.....:mad: Work has been crazy this year but I am not complaining!

[Hope Springs Hauler]

http://www.cincyoffroad.com/gallery/files/3/3/2/dsc_0190.jpg
http://www.cincyoffroad.com/gallery/files/3/3/2/dsc_0194.jpg
So I missed new years. Tcase is in. Front Driveshaft is in. I need rear driveshaft, brakes and propane system installed.

[gothodgie]

looking good...

:beers:

[Green Zuggy]

Your zook is looking great! Not much longer and it'll be ready to go!

[Hope Springs Hauler]

I decided to adjust the front pinion angle and everything that goes with it. So with some help, we turned the squirrel around and I removed the front axle.

Saturday, I got the new intake manifold put on, the adapter completed and the propane carb installed. I also removed the computer and associated wiring. Then on Sunday afternoon, I removed the old spring perches and welded on the new ones. (The size difference is amazing :eek: and they ought to help with the spring wrap that I was getting.)

http://www.cincyoffroad.com/gallery/files/3/3/2/spring_perch.jpg

The axle now needs to be disassembled so the the cut and turn on the knuckles can be done. I also need to rebuild the vacuum lockoff because the sami ran with no vacuum applied to the VFF-30 :rolleyes:

[Hope Springs Hauler]

Cut and turn is now done.
Ordered Longfields and other axle rebuild components.
Cut the front fenders for clearance.

Now I've gotta get on plumbing the rear brakes, making a rear driveshaft, rebuilding the propane vaporizer and lockoff and finally make some inner fenders to seal up the body. I'm getting closer and feeling better about it.

[Hope Springs Hauler]

Brakes are plumbed. Longfields are installed. Fenders are cut. Propane is installed. Driveshaft is made.

Now I guess I get to got to Zukimelt without a winch as the motor is burned up on mine:mad: I installed the solenoids and wiring last night and nothing. Solenoids click, voltage is at the terminals at the motor and I get nothing. Ramsey troubleshooting says........bad motor:mad:

[tjjeepjeep]

Zookimelt as a maiden voyage...sweet!

[blazerbrad]

Now I guess I get to got to Zukimelt without a winch as the motor is burned up on mine:mad: I installed the solenoids and wiring last night and nothing. Solenoids click, voltage is at the terminals at the motor and I get nothing. Ramsey troubleshooting says........bad motor:mad:

Pull the motor apart and take a look. My Ramsey had the same issue after sitting for awhile. Pulled the motor apart and it had enough corrosion on it to keep from working. Cleaned everything and reassembled and it's been fine for years now.

Never had a winch apart before and limited experience with electic motors, but had it apart, cleaned, and back on and working in an hour.

[Hope Springs Hauler]

Pull the motor apart and take a look. My Ramsey had the same issue after sitting for awhile. Pulled the motor apart and it had enough corrosion on it to keep from working. Cleaned everything and reassembled and it's been fine for years now.

Never had a winch apart before and limited experience with electic motors, but had it apart, cleaned, and back on and working in an hour.

It will be worth a shot before I spend $$ on something else.

[yellowjacket]

Nice progress

[Hope Springs Hauler]

Nice progress

Thanks. It took long enough, but working out of town puts a damper on the personal life. Photos from Zukimelt when I get back.