BleepinJeep's Project Scorpion Crawler Build Thread

[BleepinJeep]

I made little edges for the boots to hang onto:

Panels got pre-fitted before paint:

E-brake turned into a monstrosity:

Fuse and relay panel turned out really well:

And the paint color turned out much darker than anticipated:

 

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And then it was sitting on its own:

Got the pieces painted up:

Dash installed:

And then... tada, It was moving, I hadnt seen an empty shop in over a year and a half!

From the backside:

 

[BleepinJeep]

Tyler made the shift boots for me with little messages in each one:

He also made the armrest:

Each sponsor got a place on the quarter panel:

It looked real clean before the lights and stuff had to go on.

 

[BleepinJeep]

It's first show was really cool in Pigeon Forge:

Matching floor mats

Even had the powertank painted:

 

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The little scorpion:

But it still wasnt finished yet, I still needed to add a few things before testing it out:

And one more show the net weekend:

Then to try and figure out how to make the skidplate:

I trussed the inside and plated over that so in reality It is a 1" thick skid plate I guess.

 

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And then FINALLY I was done!!!! And ready to take some photos, I went to Windrock before sunrise and got these:

 

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And a Few More:

And of course everyone wants to see it wheel so here is a quick clip: https://youtu.be/3WB5y_j2Ed8

And if you havent seen the walkaround yet: https://youtu.be/kxNuJvDeCAs

I also have another wheeling clip coming and a few more on the YT channel where I post most of my stuff so check it out if you aren't subscribed...

So far its been wheeling great, couldnt ask for a better ride!

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

And of course everyone wants to see it wheel so here is a quick clip: https://youtu.be/3WB5y_j2Ed8

not to be rude...

because you obviously put a lot of time and money into this to turn out a great product... with a lot of blood, sweat, and beers.

but when are you going to really put it to use and challenge this machine? the video looked more like a shakedown.

 

[BleepinJeep]

not to be rude...

because you obviously put a lot of time and money into this to turn out a great product... with a lot of blood, sweat, and beers.

but when are you going to really put it to use and challenge this machine? the video looked more like a shakedown.

If you bring the camera I'll let you chase me up and down the trails filming, otherwise you'll just have to settle for what you get...

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

psh... your camera photos blow away anything i have.

that is some super gorgeous country though.

 

[hjeepxj]

GREAT looking XJ!!

Love your youtube channel as well. :cheers:

 

[Boostwerks.com]

Buggy looks badass!

 

[BleepinJeep]

Buggy looks badass!

GREAT looking XJ!!

Love your youtube channel as well. :cheers:

psh... your camera photos blow away anything i have.

that is some super gorgeous country though.

Thanks Guys, much appreciated! I think I'll post another wheeling video probably wed. or Fri. of this week.