dpdsurf's Skinny Jeep Buggy
 

I knew after seeing chino's and Travis' TTC trucks with the Proline TSL SX 2.2 tires that I had to build a rig for these tires. This is my first time doing tube work and brazing so I wasn't expecting too much.

I saw these buggies on pirate and used them for my inspiration. Okay I'm pretty much copying them. ;-)
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=779094

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...s/DSC00190.jpg

I first started with chopping up a perfectly good Proline JK body.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...p/IMG_5682.jpg

Narrowed about 2" overall.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...p/IMG_5685.jpg

I spent some time on Sunday and this evening on the tube work. It finally started to take shape.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...eep/photo3.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...eep/photo2.jpg

Not quite the right stance, it will sit a little higher.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...eep/photo1.jpg

more to come soon....:)

Looks like its going to be a intresting build, subscribed!

seems like a lot of nor cal guys are finally catching the scale bug "thumbsup"

Very nice I'm digging all the Nor Cal builds. Are you planning on a summit trans too? I need to come back down to HT and grab some new goods

Awesome Dave, now hurry up and get that thing finished, my TTC rig is getting lonely.

btw you listed it as a TJ body, but its actually a JK body correct?

nice work! more!

Thanks! Yes, we are getting the bug. Just need to do something different and I've had some of the items for this build for almost 2 years now. :oops:

I will try to squeeze a summit tranny up front maybe with a GCM transfer case. :) That may be ambitious since I have yet to hold a summit tranny in my hand.

Your's is what lit the fire, thanks! "thumbsup"

Yes, I meant JK. :)
Thank you!

Already looking good"thumbsup"
Keep up the good work

That summit trans is pretty good size if you cam make it fit up front it may work I don't know about coupling it to the gcm transfer they do look beefy though so who knows it may work

I think you might change your mind on the Summit tranny once you see it in person :D!

So how skinny is it now? Looks good so far.

Yeah I was already second guessing that one. It looks huge and I don't want to give up the interior. I'll think of something. Maybe go to 4S. :)

It's about 5" (130mm) at it's widest point in the center.

Great start......"thumbsup"
Lookin good..
I like the silver and blue color combo.......
but coult'nt you have gotten the blue stripes any straighter and not on the grill............:lmao:

Thanks Mike.

I know, I'm hopeless. I should leave the paint to you. The silver is only the undercoat. Can you guess which color will be on the outside?


I got some more done tonight before I finally ran out of Safety-Silv.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...y%20Jeep/4.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...y%20Jeep/5.jpg

This detail on the rear was a PITA. I had to do it twice before settling with this.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...y%20Jeep/6.jpg

That's sick! I just read the whole pirate build and I wanna see u make some videos like they do!! Lol

Looking good Dave, I like how the back half of the cage work looks. Is that open section going to be for a spare tire?? (probally not for a TTC build?).So, when and where is the 1st Annual Nor-Cal Scale Blow-Out going to be??:mrgreen:

Thanks. Yes I plan on making a cool scale hill climb on the hill in my backyard. :mrgreen:

Thanks Bill. No plans on a spare. I just liked the look. I'm sure we'll do something next year for sure. "thumbsup"

I'm in on a nor cal ttc/trail challenge

Wow!!! That is awesome man. Is this the secret weapon :) If so, it's going to be a buggy showdown for sure.

Can't wait to see how this project progresses. The lines are sweet and the vehicle it's based off of is awesome.

Glued to this build
SlinkySam

Thanks Tim. I've been wanting to do this build for a long time. Glad I'm finally making the time for it.

Sweet "thumbsup" We'll definately put something together early next year.

Thanks Sam! I don't think I'll have it ready by then. :) Plus I don't know how it would be with 1.9's. ;-)


Since my safety-silv did not show up tonight I did a real rough mockup. The rear shocks are not ending up where I was thinking. I'll have to figure that out. Wheelbase will be stretched from the current 11 3/4" to 12 1/2".
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...ggy_mockup.jpg

New to brazing
 

Can't tell by the tubework, looks awesome. is that an SCX framerail or aprt of one anyways"thumbsup"