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04-08-2015, 04:56 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Port St Lucie
Posts: 538
|  Mudbeast's Willies build
First off let me thank GST & Steelerzman for the twisting of the arm! I read up on all the great builds for guidance so here we go! First here's the materials that will be used.       Fresh from eBay here is the jeep! It is in great shape, just missing the wind shield.    More to come! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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04-08-2015, 05:01 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Port St Lucie
Posts: 538
| Re: Mudbeast's Willies build
I started the chassis mods,  Then I wanted to glue in the aluminum, this stuff is no joke. When they say 1 minute they mean it!  Here is the chassis with the aluminum glued in.  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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04-08-2015, 06:46 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Streamwood, IL
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| Re: Mudbeast's Willies build
If you really need a front windshield, check a couple builds down, I think Nomad's 1/6 Willy's, they talk about getting one printed. After building my early Hasbro Jeep, I'm thinking I want to build another, but one of these models, they look more realistic than the early 70's Hasbro Jeep.
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04-08-2015, 07:00 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: n. palm beach
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| Re: Mudbeast's Willies build
Great start, looks great. What's up with the driver? He looks PISSED. LOLOL.  |
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04-08-2015, 08:13 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: n. palm beach
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| Re: Mudbeast's Willies build
Maybe get him some goggles or sunglasses.  |
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04-08-2015, 08:19 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Port St Lucie
Posts: 538
| Re: Mudbeast's Willies build
My nephew hooked me up with him! I have googles & helmet coming! So I may not need a windshield. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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04-08-2015, 08:23 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: n. palm beach
Posts: 4,123
| Re: Mudbeast's Willies build
Take your time on the disassemble stage. Some of the items are tricky to remove. Lmk if you need help. Mine is damn near stripped down. I've got a few things on order that i really need to move on. |
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04-09-2015, 06:13 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Port St Lucie
Posts: 538
| Re: Mudbeast's Willies build
I made some more progress last night. I got the link mounts & transfer case installed.    I took a look at my drive shafts & it seems I will be needing the longer MIP drive shaft from super shafty!   Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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04-09-2015, 01:08 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Port St Lucie
Posts: 538
| Re: Mudbeast's Willies build
Lunch break update! I was able to get the 4 link in the rear all set during my lunch hour today.    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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04-09-2015, 02:03 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: n. palm beach
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| Re: Mudbeast's Willies build
Lookin' killer. Great job. Are you sure the MIP's are too short???? If i were you I'd tighten everything down and cycle the axle and see. |
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04-09-2015, 02:04 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Port St Lucie
Posts: 538
| Re: Mudbeast's Willies build
It is only in about a 1/4 of a inch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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04-09-2015, 04:04 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: n. palm beach
Posts: 4,123
| Re: Mudbeast's Willies build
Gotcha, maybe just buy the longer hubs, like these.New Drive Hub 5mm Long Wraith 11117 | eBay |
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04-09-2015, 05:13 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Northern NJ
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Other than that... looking good on the progress !!! Are you making a cage? I have spare one available for the cost of shipping. | |
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04-09-2015, 05:35 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Port St Lucie
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| Re: Mudbeast's Willies build Quote:
I was planning on making a cage. Please send me a picture of your cage. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk | |
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04-09-2015, 09:12 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: n. palm beach
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| Re: Mudbeast's Willies build
I agree with JP. Use another set of link mounts to move your upper link location as high as you can. It also helps on climbs.
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04-10-2015, 07:48 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Port St Lucie
Posts: 538
| Re: Mudbeast's Willies build
I got my wheel base set at 13.25" last night. I will be moving the upper links to the highest point on the rails.  I started looking at the engine compartment, the bottom is curved down & I was concerned about mounting the trans. So I bent up this pan. It also extends up the fender wells. I thought this may be helpful for mounting the shocks. I still need to do some adjustments.    The motor will be swapped to the passenger side. I ordered a slipper eliminator this morning to help shorten things up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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04-10-2015, 10:06 AM
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| Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA
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| Re: Mudbeast's Willies build
That's incredible! Nice job. I want one!
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04-10-2015, 10:35 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2008 Location: Baltimore
Posts: 4,442
| Re: Mudbeast's Willies build
Nice job so far! I'd like to suggest that you lose the slipper clutch. I used a 'regular' input shaft for the old AX-10 ( still available) in my Jerp. It freed up some valuable space under the hood. I've never had an issue without having one. |
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04-10-2015, 11:05 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Port St Lucie
Posts: 538
| Re: Mudbeast's Willies build
I'm losing it, ordered one this morning! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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04-10-2015, 11:18 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Port St Lucie
Posts: 538
| Re: Mudbeast's Willies build
Made a small change during lunch today. Moved the upper rear links as high in the frame as I could. Also removed the bed from them.   Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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