The "trophy husband" pro mod buggy build

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
 
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


What's the current status? What's the next steps on each system?


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%
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Debut at OSRC 2025 with @mbryson remodeled "Jeep"
 
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