kozaz Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 todays pic Why not re-attach the doors and cut them to the desire half level? That way you do not have to do a lot of sheet metal work and it would follow the body lines. Just weld them shut and fill in the seams as necessary. And since the doors are already 3-5 inches wide, you could cap them, install arm pads, and install drink holders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 I saw a Lexus in Moab last weekend that someone had done much like your photo shop pic. It was way too flashy for my taste but it was an interesting idea. Your picture is missing roll bars? I'm sure they are in the plans, I just didn't see them in the picture? The Lexus had a roll cage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobmater Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Heres a recent photo 2" lift in front ,none in back , 27" swampers, loads of fun:brow: woah, u need to put on like a 3 or 4 inch lift! :-D If i were u, i would lift that puppy big and do a t case mod, and then run like 31 inch tires, it would damn near be unstoppable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 Your picture is missing roll bars?I'm sure they are in the plans, I just didn't see them in the picture? Im really liking it with the roof still on, Its probably going to stay, need to saw off some more stuff , put a few bars on the back and sides , It really goes good with the extra weight removed and no rear hangin out , got used to a welded diff on the white car, already got stuck a few times without it in this car, I think thats next ,and lift the rear a few , maybe tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 If it were me, I'd keep the roof on and add some steel tubing to strenghten it. I think your never going to regret the ability to have a sun block and storage space. I put a roof in Summer even though it added weight, I thought the benefits out weighed the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtsmiths Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I still think it needs the half-doors, a'la Jeep. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showphoto.php?photo=10659&cat=585 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 I still think it needs the half-doors, a'la Jeep. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showphoto.php?photo=10659&cat=585 thinking about this look:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtsmiths Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 thinking about this look:eek: Almost perfect, camo it first, then the Flying Tigers shark. Cut the doors down weld 'em in, add a cap to join the inner and outer skins and create a step ... oh yeah, and the 'cup' holders. It'll rigidize the hull immensly as well as keep the bodies contained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 and float! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtsmiths Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 For a while ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike W Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Does anyone else forsee possible issues with having that name on the side of the car? I remember someone parking a truck by that name in Seattle and claiming it was "art." Didn't go over well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSoob Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 HEY!!! Thats my car in the pic!!! (Maybe it is my car....) ops.. nope just looked closer at the pics... was too light of blue to be my old 87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 Heres a little fun we had last wed evening :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOOBOUTLAW Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 HELLA:headbang: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodsWagon Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 AAIEE! No skidplate! it hurts just thinkning about it. It must be fun driving that all stripped down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 I want those tires looks HOTTT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 That thing looks really sweet Scott.Any new updates?Also is it easier to drive around over stuff since it is stripped down quite a bit?Really nice rig! PS- This is my 1000th post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted May 22, 2006 Author Share Posted May 22, 2006 That thing looks really sweet Scott.Any new updates?Also is it easier to drive around over stuff since it is stripped down quite a bit?Really nice rig! PS- This is my 1000th post! Happy 1000 to you the car is way wayyyy better with the weight removed, , and no tail out back , just mounted up a Ramsey 8,000 winch on front, and welded the diff, went up a spot I couldnt make befor with the open diff, this car will never be road legal, would like to build one similar thats road legal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Pics, Pics, Pics! I wanna see the winch! More pics please:D Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer 84 GL Mad Max 01 Forester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted May 22, 2006 Author Share Posted May 22, 2006 Pics, Pics, Pics! I wanna see the winch! More pics please:D what have a done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Chants: action pics,action pics, action pics,.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted May 24, 2006 Author Share Posted May 24, 2006 I wanna see the winch! Here you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 stop winching your roo up trees...hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtsmiths Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 That's IT! I'm registering a complaint with PETT (People for Ethical Treatment of Trees). The shame, making a poor tree support an automobile ... or what's LEFT of one. Reminds me of when I lived in the Sierras. There was a couple of big old trees downed in a STEEP gully behind my house. I bucked the trees down and split the rounds on site. Then I backed my Toyota FJ40 down on the winch, and after loading the thing up hauled the wood up outta the gulch. Took about ten trips to get all the firewood. I sweated breaking a shear pin the whole time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 Here you go Don't feel bad, when I tried to climb that same tree, I had to use the winch too! I did make it though?:cool: Next time try the other side. I think that is where the line is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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