jeepspeed progress pics(56K beware)

[Skullver]

lost my original thread as I haven't updated it in a while, getting it done, slowly but surely.
parts is parts:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0288.jpg
got shocks and bumps in:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0297.jpg
getting ready for spare mounts and anti-nerf bar:)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0304.jpg
our "horn"
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0307.jpg
and my current headache, what a pain, not going to the floor though, no matter how many gray hairs it gives me, transfer case hump was obtrusive, to say the least.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0348.jpg

[IXNAYXJ]

Bad ass, dude. I can't wait to see how it all comes out.

-----Matt-----

[Skullver]

Bad ass, dude. I can't wait to see how it all comes out.

-----Matt-----
Thanks much, I am pretty confident we will be at the night race at Lucerne in August, we'll see though, still got quite a few details

[juryrigjalopy]

You've got a holy floor! Good luck getting reaching some of those welds, Id weld it all up then drop it in and weld to the AtoB pillar tube, it looks really well gusseted at the A and B pillar.

[Skullver]

You've got a holy floor! Good luck getting reaching some of those welds, Id weld it all up then drop it in and weld to the AtoB pillar tube, it looks really well gusseted at the A and B pillar.
yup, holy it is, had to relocate crossmember, then had to tie lower door bars to uni-rails and cut the floor to 360* weld, I am not taking any of that seat stuff out again, it was a pain to get it all lined up, what is a few more holes in the grand scheme? I figure I have to cut about 6 more holes about a beer can in diameter to weld it all up 360*, I already have some thin sheet and a smaller welding machine set up with .023" wire, so I am going to patch all the holes up when I am done, should look real clean when it is all painted.
Chris

[MG2000XJ]

How are you mounting up that Currie Anti-rock sway bar?

[swbooking]

Looking good Chris! Cant wait to be at the first race!

[xDUMPTRUCKx]

http://www.wydown.clayton.k12.mo.us/Pub/ekastner/ArtWebPage/1-Galleries/sem1/7KLEweb/images/7KLE_T-SHIRT.jpg

[xDUMPTRUCKx]

im sorry man but thats funny.....i dont care who you are.

getting there man!

[Jump This]

Sounds like an official SoCal Chapter event!
Lucerne in August!
Let me know when you get around to painting it, I might come by to check it out.
Good luck Chris, I'm hoping to be done by August with mine too.

Rick

[JohnX]

I thought Jeepspeed required stock axles?

[Skullver]

How are you mounting up that Currie Anti-rock sway bar?
with some 3/16 plate right in front of the steering box area, tabs welded to tubing, should be getting there in the next week or two.
Chris

Thanks Allen, the more the merrier, welcome anytime

Rick, thanks much, best of luck with your project, looking real clean.

The more the merrier, hopefully it will be ready, I'll be sure to document our first testing sessions here in the next couple weeks, got a few other projects also that have priority for now but it should be steady progress.

and Ben, that is funny I guess, I'm trying to eat sushi man:)

And Johnx, nope, you could conceivably run a narrowed 14-bolt if you didn't mind the extra weight and rw hp loss, you are only limited by trackwidth.
Cheers all
Chris

[NRT_Chris]

Looks good dude! I have been waiting a long time to rub doors with Team Animal! see you guy in august

[Skullver]

Looks good dude! I have been waiting a long time to rub doors with Team Animal! see you guy in august
We will be there, miss being out there, say hi to the fam and watch out for 1735:), it will be good to see you all again! Hopefully I'll be able to get the wife and daughter to come.
team animal has a certain ring, we lost one though, beaver left town:)
Chris

[GSequoia]

Dude, it's not gonna go too fast without an engine.

:laugh3:

[Skullver]

Dude, it's not gonna go too fast without an engine.

:laugh3:
got me there, think "Flintstones" he he, that is what the holes on the floor are for:) save some weight,

The drive train is patiently awaiting its turn, may be getting a late model long block, but the 91 will do for now.

[IslanderOffRoad]

Rig is looking good Chris

Did you make that front bumper yourself?

[Skullver]

Rig is looking good Chris

Did you make that front bumper yourself?
thanks John, yup, couldn't buy an abortion like that:), should be able to tie it into the engine cage nicely.

[Jump This]

thanks John, yup, couldn't buy an abortion like that:), should be able to tie it into the engine cage nicely.

:roflmao:

But I still like it!!

[Skullver]

decided to shine the C.O.R.R. race and get started on the rear shock mounts version 2, got one half of one side almost done:

shock mounts version 1
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/DSCN1205.jpg


version 2
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0370.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0371.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0372.jpg

[zzyzx]

Lookin good Chris! :cheers:

[jeeperjohn]

Version 2 much better. The green glow from my envy is lighting up the room.

[Cowboydoc]

Did you make the brace on your rearend?

[Skullver]

thanks much guys, Cowboydoc, the truss came with the 9" housing but you can get rear back bone trussing or top trussing like I have for quite cheap ready to weld on if you have a 9" housing already, saw a few sets on e-bay for like $90 from 3/16":

Here is where I am thinking of going with the other shock mount, not sure though, still kicking around ideas
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0377.jpg

[Jump This]

Are you sure you need all that for the rear shock mounts?

Hey, show me a picture of your front shock mounts and your engine compartment....

I need ideas....

Rick

[Skullver]

Are you sure you need all that for the rear shock mounts?

Hey, show me a picture of your front shock mounts and your engine compartment....

I need ideas....

Rick
probably not but they are over $600 each, and weigh at least 40lbs, so a few extra ounces of metal for assurance is worth it to me, I used the T&J front shock mounts but they would be very simple to make your self for much cheaper, I'll post some pics when I get to work of my front area. And also there is a piece that I haven't installed yet that runs horizontally to triangulate that area around the fuel cell, the outer shock mount will be tied to that also, hard to explain but you'll see when I get some time
Chris

[Skullver]

here you go rick, not even close to done yet but may give you some ideas:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0104.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0103.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/DSCN1057.jpg

[Skullver]

got back into town, got a little done but.........
Trying to figure out how to finish the shock mounts up, tried a few different things and have not been happy with any of them, not really liking what I have to work with right now but really need to get it done, anybody have any suggestions??
Thanks
don't really like all the extra tubing
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0399.jpg
don't really like this either, thinking of laying it down some and hacking the center portion off, definitely open to suggestions at this point
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0402.jpg

[GrimmJeeper]

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w37/grimmpics/shockmount.jpg

[Skullver]

Thanks grimm, wouldn't fit right there, and I am trying to keep them as close to vertical as possible, way too much time into this so far though so I may just weld it up and go from there

[Gerr]

I say run it and change it later if it really bothers you. I bet you find something later on that will work but you didnt think of yet

[corbinafly]

How about welding on a piece of tubing like this?
http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/1742/img0399bc5.jpg

Kyung

[Jump This]

I say bring the damn thing down here and lets fix it up RIGHT!!

:D

Rick

[Skullver]

thanks Corbina, i tried that as my first idea and it was hard to get a good weld surface area and still be able to get the shock bolt in, lots of area to plate and i don't have a dimple die set yet(next on the list).

Rick, if it drove I would think about it, still trying to gather a trailer/tow rig for regular usage, besides, don't you have enough work ahead of you:)

Ended up just settling for my last idea, I am sick of staring at it and there are tons of other things begging for attention, I think I will do as Gerr says and just finish and run it.

thanks for the suggestions fellas, I'm sure I'll be back for more real soon, I have been looking at this "thing" for way too long

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0404.jpg

Backside before final clean-up and prep:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0405.jpg

[Skullver]

starting to look like something:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0409.jpg

[corbinafly]

I say bring the damn thing down here and lets fix it up RIGHT!!

:D

Rick
Just remember to bring extra wire. Doh!!::gag::wave1:

[IslanderOffRoad]

whats painted on the hood?

[Skullver]

whats painted on the hood?
a bunch of Jeepspeed decals, "racing to find a cure for diabetes", Gowland motorsports, etc. from the PO, they are coming off, we have some interesting ideas for paint, but still far away from that point

[GrimmJeeper]

how did your fenders line up? my pass side wont line up right im not sure if its the fender mold or the jeep, i have the same ones as you.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w37/grimmpics/uni07021.jpg

[Skullver]

how did your fenders line up? my pass side wont line up right im not sure if its the fender mold or the jeep, i have the same ones as you.

they lined up ok, from my experiences fiberglass rarely lines up perfectly, rig is looking good.

We are using zuess(sp?) fittings to hold them on

[karstic]

they lined up ok, from my experiences fiberglass rarely lines up perfectly, rig is looking good.

We are using zuess(sp?) fittings to hold them on

zuess-->dzus

[Skullver]

zuess-->dzusaaa-haa, that was what was alluding me.
Got the shock mounts done, unfortunately going to Florida for a week tomorrow(oh joy), maybe some little elves will come and finish up for me.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0412.jpg

[89xjJe3per]

Hey man. great progress im likein it so far! Have fun in florada lol... when u get back shot me a PM n im more then happy to come help ya out!..

Justin

[Skullver]

Hey man. great progress im likein it so far! Have fun in florada lol... when u get back shot me a PM n im more then happy to come help ya out!..

JustinThanks much, will do, could use any help

[Skullver]

back to work
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0444.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0446.jpg

[89xjJe3per]

Hey looking good i like the bumper!! How was the trip?

[Skullver]

Hey looking good i like the bumper!! How was the trip?
thanks Justin, cruise by anytime!
sorry for the lack of updates, wife is preggo again:D.

got the x-member done, bypassed the stock mounts and made my own further inboard:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0522.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0523.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0525.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0524.jpg

got the motor in and starting to hook it back up:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0526.jpg

our awesome cardboard dash, our final actually won't look anything like this but figured we'd throw this together until the foam/carbon fiber/resin shows up to start with the real deal, the gps will go where the gauges are, the gauges will go above the windshield bars, and the shifter will go more between the seats, our switch panel will go somewhere in between:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0504.jpg

[GrimmJeeper]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0526.jpg

dude your belt is horribly misrouted, let me know if you need a copy of the diagram



:D

lookin good! glad to see you havent forgot about it yet lol

-mike

[TackerT]

Aww come on Mike Ive ran my belt like that for years.It just runs a little hotter than normal.

[89xjJe3per]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0526.jpg

GOT GAP? :banghead:

[Skullver]

we still need to get rid of the ac compressor, and do a little bit of re-routing, I have the original diagram to go off of though, thanks for the offer.

The gap between the engine cross bar and the valve cover is over an 1", the flanges aren't bolted yet. We will also grab a couple studs on the head from there also for a safety, probably chain, we'll see though, I am confident that our mounts will hold up but murphy's law, if you have it, you probably won't need it.

[hellbilly04]

Hey would you post some pics & info on that Currie Antirock set up you have there? Going to do one on my XJ & I would like to see how you did it if you don't mind me asking.
Thanks

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0446.jpg[/quote]

[xcm]

kick ass

[TackerT]

Its looking good cant wait to see it perform!!!

[Skullver]

Hey would you post some pics & info on that Currie Antirock set up you have there? Going to do one on my XJ & I would like to see how you did it if you don't mind me asking.
Thanks

[/QUOTE]I'll get some more pics in a bit. I got the universal sway bar kit from Currie, didn't come with any mounting stuff just the torsion bar, the arms, the linkage/hardware, the bushings, and the tube to hold the torsion bar. The arms are long so I had to mount it just right behind the front x-member, it did fit fine width wise and the linkage was too long so I am going to have to cut the linkage in half(roughly) and tap the cut side to accommodate the rod ends. Other than that I just made some tabs to mount the tube.

I do know that Barrett

(http://www.tandjperformance.com/products-bpp-xrock.htm)

makes an XJ specific system but I haven't used it, it seems like the arms are shorter so you can mount it to the stock sway bar location but, again, I have no experience with it so you may want to give them a call if you don't want to do any custom mounting.
Let me know if I can answer any more of your questions.
Chris

[hellbilly04]

Thanks for the info-link Chris. I do like the Barrett set up as it's bolt on & go...

BTW, I dig your XJ that thing is sick!

Bill



I'll get some more pics in a bit. I got the universal sway bar kit from Currie, didn't come with any mounting stuff just the torsion bar, the arms, the linkage/hardware, the bushings, and the tube to hold the torsion bar. The arms are long so I had to mount it just right behind the front x-member, it did fit fine width wise and the linkage was too long so I am going to have to cut the linkage in half(roughly) and tap the cut side to accommodate the rod ends. Other than that I just made some tabs to mount the tube.

I do know that Barrett

(http://www.tandjperformance.com/products-bpp-xrock.htm)

makes an XJ specific system but I haven't used it, it seems like the arms are shorter so you can mount it to the stock sway bar location but, again, I have no experience with it so you may want to give them a call if you don't want to do any custom mounting.
Let me know if I can answer any more of your questions.
Chris[/quote]

[Jump This]

Its coming along nicely.
And a big CONGRATUATIONS on the knock-up job on your wife!

I can't wait for grand kids, my wife adopted a couple of them at the party in BB over the weekend.

:D

Rick

[Skullver]

Its coming along nicely.
And a big CONGRATUATIONS on the knock-up job on your wife!

I can't wait for grand kids, my wife adopted a couple of them at the party in BB over the weekend.

:D

RickThanks much, looking forward to another addition, you can nev er have too much family!

Got the x-member on:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0535.jpg
got the brakes on the 9"

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0553.jpg
and the hydro bump strikers,
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0556.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0557.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0558.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0562.jpg

[Skullver]

now laying out the harness and fuses, should be running again by next weekend, not making it to the race the 11th unfortunately:(, lots of small details to address.
Not as bad as it looks:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0563.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0564.jpg

[tcm glx]

progress looks good.......You coming on the 11th to watch?

[Skullver]

progress looks good.......You coming on the 11th to watch?
Thanks Tony, Not going to make it, that would be like going to the shooting range with out a gun, going to the lake without a fishing pole, going to the strip club with no money, well...you get the picture. We are way too close to give up any days, I only have weekends to work on it so every day counts.
We will be seeing you soon though.

[Skullver]

now onto plumbing the brakes
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0570.jpg

[djblade311]

damn that rear end is bullet proof! looks really good

[tcm glx]

Thanks Tony, Not going to make it, that would be like going to the shooting range with out a gun, going to the lake without a fishing pole, going to the strip club with no money, well...you get the picture. We are way too close to give up any days, I only have weekends to work on it so every day counts.
We will be seeing you soon though.

Right on....it is looking good though!!

[Clean Racing]

now onto plumbing the brakes
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0570.jpg


I LIKE IT!!!! Looks oddly like mine in a round about way... I just don't have the top brace... Let me know if you need a pit crew...

[tcm glx]

Ooooooo finnally we are getting some jeepspeed movement on NAXJA!

[djblade311]

I would have more movement into JeepSpeed if I had more money. :)

[Skullver]

I LIKE IT!!!! Looks oddly like mine in a round about way... I just don't have the top brace... Let me know if you need a pit crew...
Thanks a bunch Scott, a very generous offer, I'm sure we'll take you up on that, how is the rallying going? You guys still doing that? Just saw a show on that, now that is some crazy driving, drifting through the snow etc, nutty.

[karstic]

Chris are you going to have it ready to run this season? Or are you shooting for next year?

[Skullver]

Chris are you going to have it ready to run this season? Or are you shooting for next year?
we are really hoping to have it done for the last races of the season(our goal was to make it to the night race this weekend but didn't quite make it:(), but we are not going to rush into it, still have some testing to do, if that goes well then we will be in business.
Chris

[IslanderOffRoad]

Its comin along nicely Chris

[karstic]

we are really hoping to have it done for the last races of the season(our goal was to make it to the night race this weekend but didn't quite make it:(), but we are not going to rush into it, still have some testing to do, if that goes well then we will be in business.
Chris

Is that the MDR race in Sept or the BITD in December?

[Skullver]

Is that the MDR race in Sept or the BITD in December?
it all depends on how the testing goes, got lots of small details to button up also.

got some more tube work done, just have to cut the flanges to remove, add a few more tubes and on to the next project on the list.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0590.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0591.jpg

[swbooking]

Nice Chris, that front end looks bullet proof. Cant wait for your first race!

[Skullver]

Nice Chris, that front end looks bullet proof. Cant wait for your first race!
Thanks, ME EITHER, can't wait to actually get to testing it out, been real busy lately with work and family but have still manged to sneak over for a little work:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0595.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0599.jpg

[Jump This]

Nice embossing of the sheet metal!
Dimple dies are sexy......

:D

So, do you think it could keep up with me?

Rick

[Gerr]

when your all finished with that would ya mind me barrowing the dimple dies :)

[Jimbo_1321]

you should update this thread, I seriously love this jeep

[Skullver]

damn, I have been working on this thing waaaaaayyy toooo long, hangs head in shame, just don't have the time to get a chat load at a time only working on it one day a week. It is almost ready though, some random pics:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/rear%20xj%20bumper/IMG_1014.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/rear%20xj%20bumper/IMG_1008.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/rear%20xj%20bumper/IMG_1010.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/rear%20xj%20bumper/IMG_1013.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/rear%20xj%20bumper/IMG_1005.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/rear%20xj%20bumper/IMG_1007.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/rear%20xj%20bumper/SAWfront3-tubes.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0974.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0978.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0980.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0973.jpg

[89xjJe3per]

DAM!!! Chris that thing is Awsome!! gotta come c it some time and work on my tubing!

[swbooking]

Nice Chris lookin good. Now hurry up and finish it so i can watch you race it!

Hey, where did you get those spacers for your lower shock mounts? I think theyre called conical spacers?

[GrimmJeeper]

Hey, where did you get those spacers for your lower shock mounts? I think theyre called conical spacers? yes, where?! i dont want to reduce my bolt size those are badass!

[karstic]

yes, where?! i dont want to reduce my bolt size those are badass!

Check Mackenzies on Orangethorpe in Anaheim

[tcm glx]

Lets go racing!!! Night race by any chance??

[Skullver]

Nice Chris lookin good. Now hurry up and finish it so i can watch you race it!

Hey, where did you get those spacers for your lower shock mounts? I think theyre called conical spacers?
lots of small details, trying to get it done!

Those are just the misalignment spacers from my shocks with a thin spacer for shrinkage You may be talking about shock bungs?:
http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/Shock-Bungs-p-439.html

Those misalignment spacers are for the rod end(spherical bearings) style shock ends like king, fox, saw etc.

[swbooking]

Yeah i was talking about the misalignment spacers (JKS calls them conical spacers) those shock bungs look like they'd work but damn, $5 bucks a pop.

[Jimbo_1321]

more more more???
:) :)

[besthaticouldo]

omg...im subscribing!

i wanna see more of this thing!

:)

[Jump This]

Ummmmm.....guys?

He sold it.











































:D

[shelbyluvv]

A looooooong time ago!

[99xjache]

he sold his 2000. He still has the jeepspeed rig.

[xL8 APEKSx]

I hope he still has it. I can't imagine how much money you'd lose from selling something like that.

[Skullver]

No way I'm ever selling this thing! Well maybe not never but I need to at least wadd it up a few times before I would even consider it:) I am just doing some final wiring, trussing the D30(can't afford more at this point), saving coin for nav/comm(which can wait for a little while longer as long as the circuits are in place) and it is DONE. I still need some other minor things...like a trailer, but it is definitely almost there. Kids are growing up fast so should have lots more time here when the oldest starts pre-school. I'll post up some random progress pics later. The slowest build on the planet.

[Clean Racing]

No way I'm ever selling this thing! Well maybe not never but I need to at least wadd it up a few times before I would even consider it:) I am just doing some final wiring, trussing the D30(can't afford more at this point), saving coin for nav/comm(which can wait for a little while longer as long as the circuits are in place) and it is DONE. I still need some other minor things...like a trailer, but it is definitely almost there. Kids are growing up fast so should have lots more time here when the oldest starts pre-school. I'll post up some random progress pics later. The slowest build on the planet.

What are you looking to run as the comm? I have a peltor intercom that we use in the rally cars.. no headsets thow..

[besthaticouldo]

oh sweeeeeeeeet!

more pics?

[IslanderOffRoad]

I've seen his Jeepspeed in person. Its an awesome build

[Skullver]

What are you looking to run as the comm? I have a peltor intercom that we use in the rally cars.. no headsets thow..

I am not really up to par yet but my limited research has pointed me towards somthing like this:
http://www.pciraceradios.com/ProductDetail.jsp?LISTID=3739737937281974529

ipod compatible, and PCI also sells the helmets prewired, they can ruggedize some components on the gps and still warranty, albeit $$$ but I have heard that the support is worth it, they are usually at every race helping with problems. I will check into the peltor, I know those cars take quite a beating also! Thanks Scott!
got it all plumbed and ready to leak check before it all gets secured, that is all for now, gotta get back to my real job:)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/swayaway%20%20bypass%20shocks/IMG_1327.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/swayaway%20%20bypass%20shocks/IMG_1288.jpg

and the little metal brake I made so I don't have to use other primitive methods of bending plate(vice, bfh, torch, grinder), it works great!
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/work%20stuff/IMG_1637.jpg

.125" 4130 plate:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/work%20stuff/IMG_1638.jpg

[BajaCurt]

Looking very good man!!
What races are you planning on running in 09?
Let me know if you need any help chasing and I will be there for you.
And yes PCI customer service is top notch.
I run their Icom F121 chase package.
Plus when I stop in to see them in Long Beach the girl at the front desk is a hottie !!
That's always a benefit :D

[swbooking]

Like always Chris, you're rig looks awesome! Keep up the good work man!

[bhicks]

It is wicked scary on how good your welding and fab skills are. There are a lot of envious people looking at your build. Incredible Job!! When you take that beast out to race, you have to give me a call.

I just took a few pics last week of a pretty mild trail my buddies and I were on. I though you might enjoy seeing some picks of your old rig in action. Hopefully I will get some better pics soon. These are not very hardcore, they were just a few picks of us messing around out in the desert by Johnson Valley.

http://s511.photobucket.com/albums/s356/brhicks/My%20Cherokee/

[Skullver]

got a few vids, very first start and the very first time putting around our parking lot, still working on a trailer so we can drag it out and do some testing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGy_u7VCgrU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72pl1kMq1v0

[slcpunk74]

lets see some pics of the dies you are using for your brake. My dad made us a small brake from some old dies they had at work but we are limited to .125 right now.

[Skullver]

I made the lower die from some round bar stock and some angle iron, the upper punch is actually made from a broken arm off of my Protools 105HD(long story:)) that I rounded off the edge on, it works really well actually.

here is a little sloppy sketch of the lower die profile(I suck at ms paint, yes the circles should be the same size and those misshapen triangles are supposed to be the angle iron:))
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/work%20stuff/lowerdiesketch.jpg

[crazyjim]

Chris, I hope you don't mind this was moved here... or rather copied here. We'd like to see more of this build up here for sure!!!

[Skullver]

Thanks Jim, couldn't of found a better place for it myself:)

[xcm]

when this thing is race ready, your gonna have an unlimited supply of fans...
been fallowing this since the beginning! (of my care for xj's, not sure when you actually started it)

[postalxj]

now im likeing this youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN0eaOuBnIs&feature=related

;O

[Skullver]

Thanks XCM, your welcome to come and hang out once we get out there!

Here is a cool vid from the race this weekend I found on the js site:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtdG0Y0dj-s

Postalxj, nice find!

[dgrigorenko]

were those just spectators or team members? sick vid. and awesome of people to help. jeepspeed is my porn

[Skullver]

were those just spectators or team members? sick vid. and awesome of people to help. jeepspeed is my porn
not real sure, but most of the folks out there are very helpful(both spectators and team members alike), it is a really great environment, some good people out there.

[dgrigorenko]

not real sure, but most of the folks out there are very helpful(both spectators and team members alike), it is a really great environment, some good people out there.

i was just tellin my girl earlier... its a lifestyle. most jeep people are just awesome.

[slcpunk74]

Thanks XCM, your welcome to come and hang out once we get out there!

Here is a cool vid from the race this weekend I found on the js site:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtdG0Y0dj-s

Postalxj, nice find!

Wow I love it. That was a gnarly whoop section! I am amazed at how well the jeep looked afterwards.

[BoringDave]

here you go rick, not even close to done yet but may give you some ideas:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0104.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/IMG_0103.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/DSCN1057.jpg

opps I'm a dumb A$$ Sorry

Thanks

[Skullver]

Been REALLY busy with the fam, work, life, blah blah blah. But have been slowly progressing along one day a week. Got the paint started, the hood mounted, the d/s 5-pt harness mounted, picked up 8 BFG Baja T/As so we should be set on tires. Things to do are scratch up $dough$ for intercomm/radio(GPS can wait) and mount/wire them, mount p/s harness, finish up manual control of AW4(harnesses all hacked up so no TCU for us), wire lights, pumpers, trans cooler fans, headlights/taillights, scratch up $dough$ for a trailer(we have one to borrow for now), helmets/firesuits...damn, better go get that lotto ticket, everything adds up REALLY fast(hopefully wifey won't be reading this else she'll be on the warpath:)). Should be out testing as soon as the end of March if I can find a few spare moments other than my one Saturday a week, and that lotto ticket pays off:). snapped a few pics of how it sits now, not much room for pics as I pushed it right back in to the bay for more work, got a buddy helping out today.

Cheers, lunch is over..back at it.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/swayaway%20%20bypass%20shocks/IMG_1854.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/swayaway%20%20bypass%20shocks/IMG_1856.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/swayaway%20%20bypass%20shocks/IMG_1859.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/swayaway%20%20bypass%20shocks/IMG_1857.jpg

[dakineJ]

Look'in good. Ever go to the Leduc Swapmeet to find deal's on part's ?

[TNT]

Looking good. Hope in runs out good for you. I've been following your build you a long time. Nice Work.

After the shakedown run how about a photoshoot???

Mad skillls in action. :cheers:

[slcpunk74]

What no 97+ header panel? Ha ha looks good skully cant wait to see some race pics.

[TNT]

What no 97+ header panel? Ha ha looks good skully cant wait to see some race pics.

If it won't make it faster he's not wasting money.

[slcpunk74]

If it won't make it faster he's not wasting money.


Nah I bet it adds 10hp at least maybe more if you put flames on it.

[Skullver]

Thanks guys, I kind of like the chrome look, so far we have a 1985 chassis, 1991 motor/trans/xfer case, 1989 front clip, 2000 bumpers...well you get the idea. I do like the look of the late model flares/clip though so who knows what will happen down the road. Working on the radio/intercomm now, scratched up a little coin so going trailer shopping, helmets etc. Getting there, of course this terrible cold I have is not helping out too much.

[slcpunk74]

I dig the chrome too. When we were bulding our 94 we used a 1990 grille that was chrome and the whole front was painted flat black. I really like the flat and chrome look.

[Jimbo_1321]

Thanks guys, I kind of like the chrome look, so far we have a 1985 chassis, 1991 motor/trans/xfer case, 1989 front clip, 2000 bumpers...well you get the idea. I do like the look of the late model flares/clip though so who knows what will happen down the road. Working on the radio/intercomm now, scratched up a little coin so going trailer shopping, helmets etc. Getting there, of course this terrible cold I have is not helping out too much.

if you ever need a copilot I wear a size large helmet
:D

[tbburg]

if you ever need a copilot I wear a size large helmet
:DDude! Check your begging edicite! If you want to beg a ride, you should at least already have your own helmet and fire suit. Really, what's the world coming to,...

(Skullver: My helmet's wired for a PCI intercom and I have a hookup for the Parker-Pumper :D )

[Jimbo_1321]

Dude! Check your begging edicite! If you want to beg a ride, you should at least already have your own helmet and fire suit. Really, what's the world coming to,...

(Skullver: My helmet's wired for a PCI intercom and I have a hookup for the Parker-Pumper :D )

darn you!
ha ha ha.
I think every member on this site is gonna be begging rides.
this is one of the sickest jeeps here

[Skullver]

Ride on guys! Our "team" is pretty tiny at this point so chances are good we'll be looking to fill a $seat$ every now and again:) Home sick right now, freaking cold, the wife and both kids have it too, been...exciting.
Cheers

[GrimmJeeper]

team fiend! im in!

[xcm]

are you running a full 4" of bump stroke? it looks like it in the pic w/ the SAW's....
ive seen bumpstops pre-limited to 2" of stroke for sale, wondering how much of actual concern this is on a limited travel rig like a js.

if so, have you noticed negative results from getting into the bump stop valving too soon?

can you just take this into consideration when valving a static valved shock?
or must one pay to play via bypasses...

[tbburg]

xcm: I think he's on the right track on the bump-stops. To get the full use out of the air-bumps, they need to be set to start early, to have max effect slowing the axle down before it bottoms out.

darn you!
ha ha ha.
I think every member on this site is gonna be begging rides.
this is one of the sickest jeeps hereI already have my ride!:party:
http://i544.photobucket.com/albums/hh338/tbburg/race7118.jpg?t=1237098381
I co-drive(read "ballast) for zoomy97acr.

I'm just giving you a hard time Jimbo :D

[GrimmJeeper]

tbburg: do you normally notice that much flex from the glass hood at high speed, or is it like that at rest as well? ive got a thin glass hood like that one in my garage but im hesitant to put it on, i dont want it cracking on the freeway.

[tbburg]

The glass hood does move around a little, but not enough to crack. This hood is about 1/4" thick with honeycomb reinforcement all across it, and weighs maybe 10lbs. On the truck, it's pinned down(no hinges/latches) so the corners are unsupported, and they flap a little. It's mainly a cosmetic issue on the street. If you have the same/similar hood Zoomy's got, you're not going to break it driving on the street. ( The reason the hood's "up" in that photo is because the truck's off the ground. :D:D)

[keaton]

I just read this whole thread. Awesome build man! I cant even say how badass this thing is.

[GrimmJeeper]

The glass hood does move around a little, but not enough to crack. This hood is about 1/4" thick with honeycomb reinforcement all across it, and weighs maybe 10lbs. On the truck, it's pinned down(no hinges/latches) so the corners are unsupported, and they flap a little. It's mainly a cosmetic issue on the street. If you have the same/similar hood Zoomy's got, you're not going to break it driving on the street. ( The reason the hood's "up" in that photo is because the truck's off the ground. :D:D)
thanks, i think i have a different one, mine is no more than 1/8th inch thick and weighs about 7 pounds, it flexes quite a bit. its just a flat sheet of fiberglass. i think im going to glass in some balsa wood as cross bracing to give it a bit of rigidity. that is, if i ever get around to putting it on :D

[Skullver]

thought I would add a little update to the slowest build known to mankind, just so many small details and not nearly enough time, thankfully I have been really busy with work, and the wife and kids, but fear not, I have not given up and am closer than ever!

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/swayaway%20%20bypass%20shocks/IMG_1870.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/swayaway%20%20bypass%20shocks/IMG_1876.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/swayaway%20%20bypass%20shocks/IMG_1889.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/swayaway%20%20bypass%20shocks/IMG_1888.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/swayaway%20%20bypass%20shocks/IMG_1904.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/swayaway%20%20bypass%20shocks/IMG_1910.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/swayaway%20%20bypass%20shocks/IMG_1908.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/swayaway%20%20bypass%20shocks/IMG_1911.jpg


Still have tons of small details, the firewall between the cell and the cab has proven to be a major PITA but almost done, now just have to go through and secure the wiring really well, but everything is hooked up and powers up! Radio and intercomm work, Tony Rojas' Baja HIDS work great on the Hellas! Still alive and kicking over here, just too busy trying to make money. Was hoping to debut at the night race next weekend but we have to deliver/install some equipment up to UC Berkley and likely won't make it now, but on a positive note we are also picking up a Miller Syncrowave 300 while we are down there:)
Cheers

[crazyjim]

Uh Ohhhhh!!! The brown beast isn't brown anymore!!!

[chris_amrein]

Hey Chris -

Did you do the wiring yourself? How much existing, factory wiring did you use? I really want to use circuit breakers in my car but I don't know much about wiring. Our old car was kind of a wiring nightmare and I'd like the next one to be simpler.

Thanks, Chris

[Skullver]

Hey Chris -

Did you do the wiring yourself? How much existing, factory wiring did you use? I really want to use circuit breakers in my car but I don't know much about wiring. Our old car was kind of a wiring nightmare and I'd like the next one to be simpler.

Thanks, Chris
we used the Hesco harness for the motor(stand alone motor harness), had to rig some switches up to control the auto trans as the hesco harness had no provisions for the needed tcu signals. Other than that the only stock wiring is the pigtails for the headlights and taillights, the rest is all custom. I had some help with the rest of the wiring as it was a little beyond my basic wiring abilities but it all works for now:). Let me know if you have any more questions and I will try to answer them, or ask my "wiring" guy:)
Cheers

[asp]

that pinion guard on the 9" is sweet. you could probably make a decent amount of $ selling those.

[Skullver]

that pinion guard on the 9" is sweet. you could probably make a decent amount of $ selling those.

I can't take the credit for that, I got it here:
http://www.blitzkriegoffroad.com/

[swbooking]

Like always, looks bad ass Chris. Keep it goin!

[asp]

I can't take the credit for that, I got it here:
http://www.blitzkriegoffroad.com/
ah well, still pretty sweet. a buddy of mine (billyjp2) runs a 9" rear end... i'll forward this link to him. i looked through their site briefly and couldn't find it... did they custom fab it for you? it looks like a DIY kit to me, but what do i know.

[Skullver]

Like always, looks bad ass Chris. Keep it goin!

Thanks much Allen!

ah well, still pretty sweet. a buddy of mine (billyjp2) runs a 9" rear end... i'll forward this link to him. i looked through their site briefly and couldn't find it... did they custom fab it for you? it looks like a DIY kit to me, but what do i know.Here is the link to the ad(sorry about the redirect to DR but the BMS online store is under the knife or something?) It came fully formed/welded, very nice fit!
http://www.dezertrangers.com/vb/showthread.php?t=90315

[asp]

nice, and good luck with the rest of the build. i've been lurking on this build since i joined and just hadn't posted... it's pretty sweet though.

[JeepFreak21]

Any updates? http://www.slicky.net/smilies/fingersx.gif
Billy

[CherBear]

I just read all 8 pages of this!!! Friggen amazing man. It is probably the coolest XJ i have ever seen. The roof lights are sweet too.Good luck.

[Skullver]

Thanks guys, I forgot the cam at home but I'll snap some pics tomorrow, just putting everything back on and cleaning it all up. Things have been real busy with work, but not to busy with the cash flow so haven't had a chance to take it out yet, but hopefully the weekend after next we'll be taking it out for some testing!

[dirtbagXJ2103]

sorry if i missed it but what leafsprings and shackles are you running, keep up the good work talk about patience

[BudNixon]

Great Respect for doing this project. On personal experience know that this is a lot of time spent. Great to see all this come together, with foto's to show for it!!!

Thanks...:worship:

[Hydrolock]

I LOVE IT.

Great job.

[Skullver]

Thanks a bunch guys, things are $$tight$$ right now so been spending my weekends drumming up business and avoiding selling parts at all costs, hopefully things will pick up soon:(

sorry if i missed it but what leafsprings and shackles are you running, keep up the good work talk about patience

Deaver race pack and RE Boomerangs.

Went to install the rear shocks and I had forgotten that I built them with 2.5"s(forgot the travel length but...)so I had to hack off version 2...3? whatever....and had to go to the next version for the 3"x14"s, now it is dialed in at around 7" bump(with about 2" into neg arch on the leafs). I have 2 inches to play with on the shock so may end up adding a spacer on the bumpstop to go with 50/50(6+ 6-). I am starting to hate this thing, but will NEVER give up:)

Aside from that, just more frustration and learning experiences, at the end of the day, I can honestly say that I have learned more from this project than any other project I have ever undertaken...by far, so you can't take that away at least:)

Version X I'll call it(still going to add vert supports and a little more gusseting):
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/skullver/swayaway%20%20bypass%20shocks/uppershockmount1735.jpg

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

Chris, That looks a lot better than Version 1. Hang in there, it'll come around eventually. Look me up when/if you come down south to do some shake-down runs.

-Dan

[xjjeeper19]

Chris, That looks a lot better than Version 1. Hang in there, it'll come around eventually. Look me up when/if you come down south to do some shake-down runs.

-Dan


Im closer than Dan, Call me first :D

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

Im closer than Dan, Call me first :D
You're right, that 12 miles closer than me puts you in a demographically superior vicinity.:D

[xjjeeper19]

You're right, that 12 miles closer than me puts you in a demographically superior vicinity.:D

Too bad you know more about racing than I do...

[Djmack]

i just finished showing my friend this.... his question was "is this street legal?"

all it needs is a windshield right?

[Skullver]

thanks Dan and Justin, I'll be sure and let the group know when I get a chance to take it out, really not much left to do but work is killing me.


This could be street legal with a windsheild and smog equipment, I think there are ways around the fuel cell. That is all for Cali, I'm sure elsewhere it could be considered street legal with just the glass, not real sure. My old jeepspeed buddy who moved to class 9 used to drive his all over town, which is actually how I met him years ago(and consequently got into jeepspeed), I flagged him down and started pounding him with questions and eventually became a part of his crew.

[rusky04]

damn thats some fabrication....