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Lookin good. :thumbup:

Buggy Build 2.0! We had to totally redesign the tube chassis today, since my dad switched computers and lost the original copy... But this design is similar with some adjustments. Overall width of the chassis is 67” (nerf bar to nerf bar) overall height is 42”. Total weight so far from Bend Tech, 470lbs. Can length is 59” wide to fit a Jeep cowl, and my original hood.

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Nice! I think I like this one even better...

Where is the 42" height measured from? Bottom of the framerails, top of the rails, or from the nerf bars?

I've been trying to get mine that low, but for reference my XJ is 46" from floor to roof inside, and I don't know if I can shave another four or five inches without hitting my head or stretching my legs straight out in front of me.

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Originally Posted by WrenchMonkey (Post 90210)

That’s center of tube from the nerf bar and the A pillar.

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Almost fully welded. We ran out of wire.

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Main nerf bar bent tonight. This will be the base point everything will be off of. We will set it tomorrow Attachment 10201

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More progress made yesterday. My dad installed the front hoops while I was working. After I got off, we worked together and got the main rear hoop in and added on down bar. Today, I’m sure we will be able to get the other down bar in and work on the tailgate/bed.

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Looking good guys. Starting to look like a buggy now.

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Originally Posted by 93 Krawler (Post 90295)

Looking good guys. Starting to look like a buggy now.

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Thanks Kevin! More pics to come today. We're pretty close to it being done, minus doing interior stuff.

You guys are hauling ass. It's amazing what you can accomplish if you don't have to go to work for a week. [emoji106]

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You guys are hauling ass. It's amazing what you can accomplish if you don't have to go to work for a week. [emoji106]

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Amen to that, thanks!!

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I just ordered some parts yesterday in order to get the tranny mounted and the axles in.. So, until those come in, I’ll be working on some body work (hood, Cowl and grill). Started yesterday by cutting down the CJ7 cowl. Had to do this because the hood + the cowl would of been way too long for the front of the chassis. While I worked on the cowl, my dad added a X up front to tie the shock hoops in for the leverage of the shocks, when those get mounted.

Today consist of cutting down my hood as well. Overall length of the original CJ7 hood is 39 1/4. I have to cut off 5 inches in order to make it fit on the chassis. Wish me luck! If I screw this up... I’ll be buying a new hood. Lol

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The hood cut down, turned out great!! Ended up cutting off little by little to find the right angle on the cowl to match the hood. Man it looks good!

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Crazy that your nose will be that short. My hood was stretched 5-6", and I'll be using every bit of that for engine bay space. Your setup will probably make for much better forward visibility. I worry about that some...

It's cool that your hood and cowl are both square enough that you can cut out ten inches (?) and they still line up. Mine are both tapered.

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The hood is a little bit better to see out of compared to my old jeep. But while cutting the cowl and hood down, it took a decent amount of time to do. I was too afraid to cut too much out at a time, but it work out great! Plus it looks awesome!! I am more concerned with how I will be able to mount my headlights (If I can). We noticed that the grill is pretty much right next to the shock hoops.

May be able to get the jeep on all 4 tires this Friday/Saturday and start the wiring! After the wiring is done we will rebuild the trans, buy some headers, AN fittings for the water pump/lines for the radiator. Then it all comes down to the little things.. like some body panels, mounting the hood/cowl/windshield, etc.

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Finally got a oil pan for the 6.0 today. Got this kit (2001 Camaro pan, gasket, and oil pump tube) from AutoZone. This kit runs $330 but luckily I talked them down to $170! Got a smokin’ deal and it even comes with the block off plate! Now time to install it, once I get the Jeep on the lift.

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