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Well, I have lots of parts that came out of Rust Bucket.

So, I'm planning build a buggy using all those parts. Something like this:

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I'm going to build this at home, in my garage, using whatever parts I can find from the scrapyards. So, It is going to be a slow and painful process ! :lol:

What is the plan ?

- get a rear-ended Jeep TJ or YJ.
- Remove the stock chassis and add tube chassis
- Use my old engine (possibly stroking it).
- Use my Current 33" tires.
- do something about the front and rear axles
- custom suspension setup.


But first thing is first, Since my garage space is fully occupied by Building material for my home. This is going to take another 6 months so I have all the time to plan this and get the parts I need! :mrgreen:
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cool idea!

but for sure it will become more expensive than you think :lol:

the axles and suspension (coil overs?, ORI struts?) will be a MAJOR expense ! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
(and will be more capable than your actual RB :lol: )

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SSS wrote:cool idea!

but for sure it will become more expensive as you think :lol:

the axles and suspension (coil overs?, ORI struts?) will be a MAJOR expense ! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
(and will be more capable than your actual RB :lol: )
So True !! :lol:

The axles will be most likely scrapyard work. HP dana 30 or even LP dana 30 on the front or a custom home-built dana 44 for the front. The rear will get either Ford 8.8 or even the dana 35 I have. The major thing will be the suspension since I can't fabricate this. But I might find something with reasonable expenses.

It's not going to be high or big as the one in the picture (unless I want it for rock crawling! :mrgreen:). I will try to keep a LCG design as well.

I hope that I can use this when Rust Bucket is resting or having some modifications done to it.. :mrgreen:
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Something like this

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haven't we learned anything about names ? :D :D
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Well that looks nice ;) ... a small little monster (only 54'' tires and a v8 or something like that, right ? )
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latief wrote:haven't we learned anything about names ? :D :D
Yes, it is a cool name !! :lol:
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MalteJK wrote:Well that looks nice ;) ... a small little monster (only 54'' tires and a v8 or something like that, right ? )
No no no, No v8 in this one.... And difenatly no 54" tires .. :?

I will stick with jeeps 4.0l straight six and the 33" tires since I already have all of those parts. :)
I might stroke the engine since I already have a brand new shaft and other stuff ... :mrgreen:
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Should I make it a TJ or a YJ buggy ?? :mrgreen:
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ossme wrote:Should I make it a TJ or a YJ buggy ?? :mrgreen:
CJ :lol: :D
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MalteJK wrote:
ossme wrote:Should I make it a TJ or a YJ buggy ?? :mrgreen:
CJ :lol: :D
CJ ?? :shock:

I would love to do so.. but it is very hard to find CJs around here .. :?
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NO NO NO NO , this is not dead yet ! :mrgreen:

... I'm debating between it and building another Shelby Cobra For the Winter ! :mrgreen:

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SSS wrote:but for sure it will become more expensive than you think :lol:
That's quite likely but if you make a plan around recycling as many good junkyard parts as possible, the cost needn't be outrageous and it'll be a lot of fun.
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DinoStroker wrote:
SSS wrote:but for sure it will become more expensive than you think :lol:
That's quite likely but if you make a plan around recycling as many good junkyard parts as possible, the cost needn't be outrageous and it'll be a lot of fun.
... and the fun factor of building something is what I'm looking for. :)

The Cobra needs less tools and less fabrication work. easier for the space and for the summer. :) It will be nice to drive one around town as well. 8-) I already build one, so a second one won't be as hard! :mrgreen:

The Buggy's usage will be limited since I can't join AD4x4 trips. The sale value will also be limited since not many fancy this stuff. :?
On the plus side, It will be a good rock crawler & I might start a new sport in UAE; turning those type of buggies very popular in the future. :mrgreen: It will need more fab work (more fun) and it will be cheaper overall as long as I don't go all crazy with it. :geek:
Oh, and who knows! Maybe I will build it in Desert fun Specifications ! :twisted: But that might be expensive.. :?
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well, I was thinking about making the buggy street legal. A friend from jeepforum.com developed the following picture for me. 8-)

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