The "trophy husband" pro mod buggy build

N-Smooth said:

Per @mbryson post in 2025 goals:

Let's help with manageable goals/milestones here:
What's the current status? What's the next steps on each system?
Engine: already have wiring harness. Need to figure out some accessory mounts and belt routing
Cooling system: Need to have mounts welded on radiator that I already have and then mount it. Run hose and pipe. Figure out water neck connections
Trans: built and installed. Already have shifter and cable ready to install, needs fluid
Transfer case: Atlas is in but needs shifters installed and fluid
Driveshafts: need them. Ordered carrier bearing to start on 2-piece front shaft
Fuel system: mounts for fuel cell are done. Have hose. Need to figure out pump/filter sitch
Steering: currently working on tie rods. Already have steering shaft/orbital mount tacked on. Need to mount pump that I already have and plumb it. Already have steering wheel.
Brakes: have all rotors/calipers/pads and poly lines. Need caliper mounts for front axle. Have cutting brakes. I don’t think I have a master cylinder and pedal
Interior: need to finish skeleton and then start laying out controls and panels
Seats/belts/safety: seat mounts are done. Need belts and mounts. Also need fire extinguishers/mounts and safety net on d-side
Rotten status of current tires: brand new but will need some spinning to break them in
Appearance/body panels: yeah…
Other things I missed: loads of bolts need to be sized properly.

There’s sooooo much more it’s depressing to see it all “on paper” actually. Lol I feel worse now

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System/complete Percentage complete Next Steps Projected completion date for next steps Engine: wiring harness-engine 80% Accessory mounts and belt routing Jan 15, 2025 Cooling System: 50% add mounts to radiator, mount in chassis, run hose and pipe, water neck connections Feb 10, 2025 Trans: 95% Install shifter and cable, add fluid April 30, 2025 Transfer Case: Atlas 80% Needs shifters installed and fluid April 15, 2025 Driveshafts: front/rear 10% final install powertrain, axles to measure for driveshaft lengths/route March 10, 2025 Fuel System: fuel cell 75% Route hose, pump/filter and finalize March 1, 2025 Steering: 50% Tie rods in process, mount pump and plumb, finalize position and burn in welds, install steering wheel and make vroom noises with @Agility Customs whispering sweet nothings in your ear Feb 20, 2025 Brakes: 50% Acquire caliper mounts for front axle. Acquire master cylinder and pedal. Assemble cutting brakes/master cylinder/pedal/rotors/calipers/pads and route lines. March 20, 2025 Interior: 30% Finish everything else while keeping my ridiculous frame size in mind to have easy access to controls while being safe for when @Agility Customs puts me in awkward positions on or off the course: Finish skeleton and adjust constantly until I sell/destroy the car April 15, 2025 Seats/belts/safety: 60% Acquire belts/mounts, fire extinguishers/mounts and d-side safety net. Install seats, mounts and belts. April 30, 2025 Tires/wheels: finish build before the tires dry rot 98% Needs "burn in" (dependent on all other systems being operational) complete Appearance/body panels: 100% Don't care... Rory Irish-Mater finish employed here complete Exhaust 0% nothing done, nothing bought May 5, 2025 Other things I missed: 0% Lowes/Home Depot is not your friend but they have some bolts I'll need. ongoing Actual percentage complete: 62.2589% Debut at OSRC 2025 with @mbryson remodeled "Jeep"