Filarski Bros. Baja 1000 Prep

[DieselSJ]

Congrats on the #1 starting position.

 

[National Drivetrain]

Congrats on the #1 starting position.

Thanks! Pretty stoked about that. We'll be able to set the pace for the race.

We got a bit more done yesterday.

Unfortunately we also took two steps back and decided to re-wire and put a dash in it...

 

[Goatman]

I buckeled down tonight and did one of the things I've been dreading for years, but knew had to be done. Weld all the unibody seams in the wheel well...
I'm an absolute head to toe mess from wire wheeling all the crap under coat they spray on these things, but atleast its done.

Ahhhh.......welding the galvanized sheetmetal of an XJ body, one of my favorite things to do.

Bet you're glad you're done with that part of the rebuild. Hope you're back is doing well, Eric.

 

[Jes]

I'll say it again, I like the new tube work. Lookin' badass.

 

[National Drivetrain]

Thanks Jes.

We worked on the new dash a bit tonight and Ryan got started on rebuilding the damaged driver side rear shackle mount (Pass. side was already done)

The light sucks so you cant really see the lines of the dash, but you get the idea...

beginings of the new shackle mount.

 

[crazyjim]

Duuuude. Lookin good! Do I see a new wall record in the future?

 

[National Drivetrain]

Scott Hartman from the Dust Junkies (who is driving the 2nd leg of the race) made it over to help prep.

We got our springs back from Deaver. They prepped and re-arched them along with a second pair of springs for spairs.

We got the rest of the shackle mount finished and the rear housing hung back under the car.

Ryan had just finished bolting his side up when he noticed somthing wrong. Classic garage humor, so I had to snap a pic for record...

 

[National Drivetrain]

Mounted the spare altenator and starter and the spare steering box (not pictured)

We used to just keep this stuff in a bag that was strapped to the floor that would always eventualy come loose, which could be hazardous...

 

[Billy1911]

Looks good you guys are flying through your prep.

 

[crazyjim]

Hahahahahah nice job on the spring through the stool...

 

[chris_amrein]

Eric the Jeep looks great! I told Jeff to tell you I had a 4 door body I would give to you since I read in the other thread you'd rather have a 4 door, but seeing how much work has been done I know it would be hard to start all over again.

And I really dig the starter/alternator/steering box mount idea. Nothing worse than being hit in the head by one of those.

Chris

 

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

Looks good you guys are flying through your prep.

I'm not sure I'd call that prep, haha...more like building a new car!

Good job guys! Erik, I could probably help this weekend if you're going to be in the garage. Gimme a holla, Yo!

 

[Skullver]

Cut, Chop, Rebuild! Looking great guys!

 

[National Drivetrain]

Thanks Chris. No need for the 4 door right now, but thanks.

Dan, I'll call you. Thanks


Progress has been going well. We got the panel for the fuel pumps and filters made up.

Everything mocked up

 

[National Drivetrain]

The dash is coming along...

Console for the shifter and switches ect.

 

[tcm glx]

Hahahahahah nice job on the spring through the stool...

x2 Thats awesome garage foul!!

 

[XJRunner]

What shifter are you guys going to use?

 

[National Drivetrain]

I've had Brett's AW shifter in there for years. I wanted to put a new one in but cant seem to track the guy down...

 

[Frankenstien]

That looks sick! I have Similar goals for my xj just not on such a large/monsterous scale. Great work

 

[DieselSJ]

Just something to watch for when mounting switches in that panel - we have ours mounted there and Josh with his long arms keeps hitting switches with his elbow when he drives. It isn't a problem with Eric. Turning off the cooling fans is just a nuisance, but when he kills the lights when driving at night it just downright sucks.