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.
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Fresh from eBay here is the jeep! It is in great shape, just missing the wind shield.

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More to come!


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I started the chassis mods,
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Then I wanted to glue in the aluminum, this stuff is no joke. When they say 1 minute they mean it!

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Here is the chassis with the aluminum glued in.

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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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Great start, looks great.
What's up with the driver? He looks PISSED. LOLOL.

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Maybe get him some goggles or sunglasses. :lmao:

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My nephew hooked me up with him! I have googles & helmet coming! So I may not need a windshield.


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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. "thumbsup"

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I made some more progress last night. I got the link mounts & transfer case installed.

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I took a look at my drive shafts & it seems I will be needing the longer MIP drive shaft from super shafty!

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Lunch break update!
I was able to get the 4 link in the rear all set during my lunch hour today.

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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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It is only in about a 1/4 of a inch


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Gotcha, maybe just buy the longer hubs, like these.New Drive Hub 5mm Long Wraith 11117 | eBay

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Try tying the upper links to the frame rail... Tap a hole. It will give you more linear up & down travel, compared to a triangled swinging action with the current geometry.

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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I was planning on making a cage. Please send me a picture of your cage.


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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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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.

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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.

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The motor will be swapped to the passenger side. I ordered a slipper eliminator this morning to help shorten things up.


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That's incredible! Nice job. I want one!

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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. "thumbsup"

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I'm losing it, ordered one this morning!


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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.

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