- Location
- Grantsville, Utah
Jeep So... I just put down a deposit- The Britney rebuild thread.
- Thread starter Hickey
- Start date
- Location
- Bountiful, land of rocks
Best I’ve got... good trip
- Location
- Grantsville, Utah
The plans for this old girl are starting to come together in my mind. The budget is nonexistent for a year at least, so labor is about all I can throw at it.
Short term plans -
Lower the overall height. She's pretty tall by today's standards and I can see where that could be easy to bring the rear down 3-4". The front is gonna be more difficult, as the drag link is already close to the frame. Maybe switch out the TRE's on the drag link to heims, or flip the steering arm and TRE upside down. That could get me enough room for a 3" drop. Full hydro steering would solve a lot of that for me, but budget.
The body is getting pretty rotten. Mostly the floors and tub sides. I'm not sure I can do much about that for now. I'd like to see if I can find 4-1 gears for the Dana 300 and an HD output and try to swap the welded rear carrier for a Detroit. Other than that, just generally cleaning things up.
Long term plan -
Completely rework the cage/chassis from the A pillar back. I want to keep the hood, grill, cowl, and the upper half of the firewall. This would be a massive undertaking for the amount of free time I have, and I'm not as talented as Herzog. I'd like to emulate his chassis as best as I can from the A pillar back. The tubing would extend further back, but I think I'll leave the wheelbase where it's at. Maybe an Atlas, maybe 5.38's. Definitely full hydro and link the front suspension. This is probably a 5 year plan.
Short term plans -
Lower the overall height. She's pretty tall by today's standards and I can see where that could be easy to bring the rear down 3-4". The front is gonna be more difficult, as the drag link is already close to the frame. Maybe switch out the TRE's on the drag link to heims, or flip the steering arm and TRE upside down. That could get me enough room for a 3" drop. Full hydro steering would solve a lot of that for me, but budget.
The body is getting pretty rotten. Mostly the floors and tub sides. I'm not sure I can do much about that for now. I'd like to see if I can find 4-1 gears for the Dana 300 and an HD output and try to swap the welded rear carrier for a Detroit. Other than that, just generally cleaning things up.
Long term plan -
Completely rework the cage/chassis from the A pillar back. I want to keep the hood, grill, cowl, and the upper half of the firewall. This would be a massive undertaking for the amount of free time I have, and I'm not as talented as Herzog. I'd like to emulate his chassis as best as I can from the A pillar back. The tubing would extend further back, but I think I'll leave the wheelbase where it's at. Maybe an Atlas, maybe 5.38's. Definitely full hydro and link the front suspension. This is probably a 5 year plan.
- Location
- Grantsville, Utah
Yes. $4,800 including the trailer.
- Location
- Stinkwater
I just want to say I love the wheels. That's my favorite style on almost any rig.
That's all. Carry on.
That's all. Carry on.
- Location
- Grantsville, Utah
They probably won't stick around too long. They're a 16.5" so tire choice is limited and there may or may not be a safety bead on them. On the other hand, military surplus tires will fit them and those are very affordable.
While I appreciate the offer... No thank you haha
- Location
- Never Far From Nowhere
The first time I remember really talking to Cody was helping him cut out the rocker panels on his buggy in the RockLogic parking lot.
- Location
- Grantsville, Utah
I really miss hanging out there. So many great memories.
The first time I cut the fenders and bumpers I did it with a wood saw in camp while holding a beer. Sheetmetal in the way of performance.
- Location
- Never Far From Nowhere
Spy those sideburns! Ah, the early Naughties. 
Jinx
when in doubt, upgrade!
- Location
- So Jordan, Utah
Maybe when I get done with current project, we could let you tailgun the shakedown run in my wife's buggy...
(in trade for lunches of course)Pile of parts
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- Location
- South Jordan
Man... I go away for the better part of a week and this is what happens. I'm sorry for attending the Snakes Trail Run last weekend and any influence that may have had. For the record, I did advise choosing a different hobby. However, this will be fun!!!
Pile of parts
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- Location
- South Jordan
This was my biggest struggle in building mine. I wanted to keep it as low as possible and packaging everything on a full frame build was tough. I thought the same as you, that full hydro would simplify a few things, but I wasn't sure that was the way I wanted to go right now and it certainly wasn't in the budget. Again, this was my first link build and this i what I came up with. Probably nothing new to others who have done this. I ran my drag link to the underside of my high-steer arm. Using heims bought me a little clearance but I had to notch the frame as well. I ended up making some 1/4" thick gussets that tie into the "notched" frame and back to the strut towers - which are tied together side to side in the engine bay. Hopefully I don't tear the front end of the frame off on my first winching opportunity. I think I should be good, as I plated the modified frame horns, inside and out, back to where the strut towers are frenched into the frame. Again, probably nothing really innovative but I always find it interesting to see other people's builds and ideas. Hard to get a great picture but hopefully you can see what I'm talking about.
- Location
- Grantsville, Utah
First drive!
WTF did I buy this death trap? 😂
Just like the singer, this girl got ISSUES. Lots of sounds I shouldn't be hearing, the leaf springs move more than the steering. The exhaust touches the bell housing and many other things it shouldn't. She's a gem!
WTF did I buy this death trap? 😂
Just like the singer, this girl got ISSUES. Lots of sounds I shouldn't be hearing, the leaf springs move more than the steering. The exhaust touches the bell housing and many other things it shouldn't. She's a gem!
At least we all know when we look at the windshield its a four wheel drive