Not Another CTOR Build

[bobbywalter]

not like you didnt know that for the last 2 years already

 

[CheapThrillB2]

I know i need a 60....but i just got these nice 38's and 15" Beadlocks..........I could probably make a brake kit to clear 15" rims on the 60 but i'd have to sell the beadlocks and start over

 

[CheapThrillB2]

I had all the intentions in getting my driveshafts made today and finishing up my drivetrain.

But spent a few hours looking into a friends jeep and a whole lot of time trying regain my workbench and what not. needless to say after many hours i got the bench clean and then some in the garage. I got all done and felt like a 400 lb man who just lost 200 lbs and got to see his dick again after 20 years :teehee:

I got Tuesday off so i plan to spend the majority of my day working. Did i mention i am planning on running this thing in 3 weeks down in Harlin :teehee:

 

[CheapThrillB2]

not all 60's are bullet proof

 

[CheapThrillB2]

I got some stuff done....went and got my shocks, installed my tcase, made my driveshafts, worked on the front susp a little. Need to figure out what i want to do with the bed cage design and mounting of the gas tank. Have a few ideas.

Need to build the front bumper, mount winch, mount shocks, waiting on my powersteering pump, mount seats and reassemble the front axle.

 

[Mechanickid]

I love this build

 

[CheapThrillB2]

drove it around the yard for a few minutes.....no shocks=real bouncy



ozziemo27 stopped by and checked it out for a minute on his way past my place

 

[Bray D]

Looks good. Will your RA interfere with your tranny crossmember at full bump?

 

[compleckz]

so sick

 

[CheapThrillB2]

Looks good. Will your RA interfere with your tranny crossmember at full bump?

at a glance i would of thought so, but i don't think it will.....if it does i have a 84 crossmember

 

[Bray D]

I see. Didn't know if you checked during mockup. Your RA location is close to where mine will be, and I've got an idea what to do with the crossmember if it does interfere. Hopefully it won't though.

 

[CheapThrillB2]

holshotracer basically has the same set-up and hes been rnning is for almost a year and he hasn't hit his yet.

 

[Mechanickid]

not to be nosy but how much do you think you have in it?

 

[CheapThrillB2]

not much as compared to others

Right now with its current set-up....(i have bartered and traded alot to get what i have)

Axles about $1K (everything brakes/gears/etc)
Tires (traded a truck and other stuff for)
Beadlocks $200
Cab $100
engine/trans $75
Seats $300
5 points $50
Winch $280
coils $150
Shocks $140

$2259?

Satisfaction of building from a bare frame basically and doing 90% or better yourself......PRICELESS

 

[Mechanickid]

Not Bad! I love budget built rigs. Plus its all built not bought