warriorsimi's willies jeep "the general"

[warriorsimi]

Finally got started on my jeep,I have owned about 8 different bodies but never had the right parts or just no motivation .finally yesterday I decided I was not going to stop till I had something built at least for mock up.i tried the stock chassis and also the 1/2 inch square finally decided to use the scx10 chassis rc4wd transfer case and the gelante 2 tranny.[IMG][/IMG]
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[Die-Laughing]

Hey, it's a start! Not bad!

[Mike Flea]

WooHoo! another Jeep build to follow, I'm always looking for new ideas!

[warriorsimi]

Got some more work done today,I had to install a Panhard because the upper right link was hitting the tranny also worked on the general he now can drive the jeep and look around .I need some super glue so his head stays on and figure out how to keep his hand on the wheel.pics soon.

[warriorsimi]

Here's pic of the drivetrain ,I don't think I have seen it done this way before.[IMG][/IMG]

[warriorsimi]

Here's the steering box ,I am going to make a bracket where the steering column attaches to the chassis right now it flexes a bit.
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[truckbob]

Stay motivated please.Great startIt would be cool to hog out a plastic v8 to fit over the 540.?

[warriorsimi]

Thanks I will actually today is the second night that turned morning.got the driver and steering done now hopefully the easy part.planning on army green with flat black floors and red jerry cans,then tube work what you all think should I do a full tube roll cage? Or leave it as is except for bumpers?

[Jeepin-Paul]

Full roll cage !!!

[BigSki]

Depends on how much you think the Jerp will spend with the tires facing towards the sky! Mine is top heavy, so the cage is always being used.

[Mike Flea]

Mine is pretty well balanced, but I put a cage on anyways. Also, depends on what you're looking to build, more of a stock military jeep, or is the General retired, heading out to the remote fishing hole.

[warriorsimi]

Would be the general finally going to moab.

[warriorsimi]

If I could of used the stock wheels and tires I would leave it alone I drove it in my shop and it does really good so far I just hope that with the cage it don't hinder it too much.

[BigSki]

Originally Posted by warriorsimi

If I could of used the stock wheels and tires I would leave it alone I drove it in my shop and it does really good so far I just hope that with the cage it don't hinder it too much.

Just my opinion, but if you make a full cage, do it out of tubing to save on weight. My cage is made from 5/16" diameter tubing, the next one will be 3/8" just for a bit more strength.

[Szczerba]

Liking the way you built the drivetrain. Jeep looks good on it.

Originally Posted by BigSki

Just my opinion, but if you make a full cage, do it out of tubing to save on weight. My cage is made from 5/16" diameter tubing, the next one will be 3/8" just for a bit more strength.

Yep, I use Stockcarsteel.com's DOM for all my work. The softer/cheaper 1020 DOM steel has been holding up well.

[warriorsimi]

I am going to build it out of 1/4 inch brake line anything bigger I think is too big.
How can I upload a video? Tried photobucket and it just says it's loading but won't.i got it running last night and wanted to show the driver steering and turning his head.

[Mike Flea]

I used 1/4" brakeline, and by the time I finished, if it weighs a pound, I'd be surprised. It's very strong once I put the crossbraces on it, not top heavy at all. Unfortunately, I used the coated brake line, and now that I know better, my recommendation to you would be find un-coated brakeline, it'll save on a lot of grinding that you need for a clean braze. Also remember to grind a fishmouth in perpendicular joints, makes them stronger.

[Jeepin-Paul]

Make a rollgage. You can always unbolt & remove it for stripped-down look.

Yes, try to make it from tubing. My first 1/6 cage was 1/4" solid rod and heavy. Version 2 was 1/4" stainless tubing and half the weight.

[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by warriorsimi

I am going to build it out of 1/4 inch brake line anything bigger I think is too big.

How can I upload a video? Tried photobucket and it just says it's loading but won't.i got it running last night and wanted to show the driver steering and turning his head.

I always upload to youtube and then paste the embedded link into a post. If the section allows it. See bottom left of page.

[warriorsimi]

Originally Posted by Jeepin-Paul

Make a rollgage. You can always unbolt & remove it for stripped-down look.

Yes, try to make it from tubing. My first 1/6 cage was 1/4" solid rod and heavy. Version 2 was 1/4" stainless tubing and half the weight.

I have made a couple of roll cages already and a lot of southern buggies ,I use the galvanized brake line and sand the galvanizing off .thanks for the suggestions guys really appreciate it .this rig is getting heavy really quick.