mtsmiths Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Even without the tube frame it'd be OK if the half doors are welded in. It would then form a tub, might twist, but wouldn't fold up. Looks kewel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Range Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 weld the front and rear diffs(have to pull two axles to run on the highway, or just not care ), bash the fenders/wheel wells or lift to fit 28" swampers, skid plate, cage, I do like the convertable, maybe french in a tailgate from a tiny truck, definitly half doors too, no front fenders, or tube fenders, remember you cut 1/3 of the metal out of a soda can and it likes to do the twist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted April 23, 2006 Author Share Posted April 23, 2006 weld the front and rear diffs-now thats something to try, I got a welded rear diff in my white car , it sure makes a difference, we will have to try the dual weld in the bomber , we will start this project this wed night , updates as we go. step #1 everything that unbolts is going way , doors, hatch lid, bumpers, front fenders, hood, carpets, step #2 cut the back off with rear side windows and rear portion of roof , leave the windshield and 4 door posts and roof up to the rear rear door posts step 3# weld up a side brace from front of front door jam to rear of rear door jam, with some braceing , then chop off the rest of the top, leave winshield to hide behind and to keep the dash and computer dry between each step take the car out and beat it to deth in there somewhere add some lift and some meats , maybe get some waterproof seats so the whole thing could be hosed out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 how about sense your going with an exoskeleton why not incorporate a roll cage.then you could have a tarp or marine fabric made to give you some protection from elements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
970subaru Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 does anyone here run with a welded front diff? seems like it will be awfully hard on everything else and make steering a biatch. not to mention if it breaks there goes a transmission. not like they are expensive but thats a lot of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Range Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 welded front diff in a legacy is a kick in the pants, strictly offroad it's all good, unless you really want to turn a corner tight. welded front diff in an '83 toyota pickup, kicks rump roast, turns like, well it doesn't really turn too good, but in the yota you can unlock the front hubs and mob around town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadsubaruguy Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 i would say, weld the diffs, ditch the doors, and anything else not needed, fenders, roof, hatch, any interior that can come out. put a nice cage in it then do a lift and swap over legacy suspension as it works a whole lot better than the stuff on the old wagons..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 tonights the night . looks like the inner rear storage trap door could stay there and be hinged up and used as a tailgate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 progress after 3 hours in the shop:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 SWEET:headbang: looks pretty mean. what else will be done to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I really like it!I really like that idea of notching the back a little.Then also could be handy if you are hauling around the gas grill to a cookout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 SWEET:headbang: looks pretty mean. what else will be done to it? weld a bar across the door openings add sheet metal from bar down, lift it, add swampers, box in the back with light tubing , make a cover on the back ,lighten up the front a little more , add lights , a snorkel and a CB who knows as it evolves , or degresses. haaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodsWagon Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Why not weld a gas grill right into the back? It would work as a strut bar for the back, and be kickarse for holding wheeling days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyclimbs Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 maybe somthin like this Now were talkin' ...add a rollcage w/Jib's tube doors!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted May 3, 2006 Author Share Posted May 3, 2006 added a 2" lift on the front last night , just bolted chunks of 2x2 tubing on top of the strut thats it:headbang: , looking fot tires , need 14" or 15" mud tires , have 3 -14" steelie pugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted May 6, 2006 Author Share Posted May 6, 2006 Heres a recent photo 2" lift in front ,none in back , 27" swampers, loads of fun:brow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Looks like loads of fun.Very nice looking without the doors on it.Any chance you have an extra set of those pugs laying around? Very nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 i want your shop.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted May 6, 2006 Author Share Posted May 6, 2006 i want your shop.......... $300,000 comes with house:grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 $300,000 comes with house:grin: does it come with the tools? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djkindt Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 That's so sweet... I'd like to make my new one kinda like that, only keep it street legal a bit (if possible!) We'll see. I don't mind experimenting with a free car Heres a recent photo 2" lift in front ,none in back , 27" swampers, loads of fun:brow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
970subaru Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 it needs 33's!!! are you going to weld up the rear diff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted May 6, 2006 Author Share Posted May 6, 2006 are you going to weld up the rear diff? yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
operose Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 oh man now I wanna chop the back of the roof off of my legacy :headbang: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djkindt Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Are those leaves and bushes that i see hanging from the front?? So, you've tested it a bit then! yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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