monstaru Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 (edited) well, before scott decides to let to much out of the bag, i figured i would say something.... i have been collecting parts for like 3 yrs to start what i am starting....again.. thats right folks, we are just getting over my fab season(winter when i am laid off)...and i have recently changed directions in my life as well.....it will be a little slow after this weekend.but i will be steadily working on it..... so, without further adu......... ej'd hatchback 5 spd D/R zooki case 6.5/1 gears... zooki axles 12"fox air shocks for the front 14" fox air shocks rear fuel cell(can't remember what gallonage, can you Tex?)pretty sure in the 10 gallon range 33" bfg mud terrains on sexy aluminum wheels, thinking about some ghetto internal beadlocks full tube chassis, with body mixed in here and there........ what i have so far...... strippee strippee... cuttee cuttee bendee bendee take frame off for clean up, and the addition of a new engine , trans, and t-case crossmembers.... trans mounts-made these out of scrap tubing, and some extra energy suspension bushings i had and here is the last until tomorrow eve..... this is not exactly how she sits, but, it is preliminary.....so i can share it the link will be mounted on top permanently, i have to buy some u bolt flip kits(thanks B, i knew i needed them, but was unsure about sizing) it is currently sitting downstairs waiting for me to unbolt the link and finsih gusseting, and blocking off the frame. the body's channels for the door sills will used for routing of wiring to the rear on one side, and used for fuel llines on the other side....... also the onlyu pieces from the original interior will be top part of a dash, and a cluster.... and just as a size reference, the small one is a hatch strut for an ea81 hatchback, much the same size alll around really.... the bigger one? , is a 12"fox air shock.. this whole version has been in the planning stages for over 2.5 yrs...other plans have preceded it , but then decided i would start building what i ACTUALLY wanted...i have been collecting parts for ever it seems like. i also had to buy all of the tools to get the job done, so.....anyways, it has been fun. i am hoping to be able to make the deadline....of the build off.and the show for that matter.... but like i said, other , way more important things will come first for the next couple of months....so, i will do my best .... cheers, brian Edited April 3, 2010 by monstaru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 (edited) MOAR pPICTARS....12's and 14's, the 12"s are not pressurized front link frame link area,.people call it all sorts of things...been around for a century or so......mines more of an "A" link ballistic 3" joint and as requested, a size comp. pic of the joint a cool radiator that i traded out of mugs....its a 4 core brass job, i still have to have it pressure tested, but it seems stout and the fuel cell, man it's purty cheers, brian Edited April 3, 2010 by monstaru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobieDoo Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Oh, this is gonna be good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 :popcorn: zzzzzz:Flame::cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baccaruda Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 This thing is going to be awesome; I've seen it in person as it's been built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 I want to have your Subaru babies Looks pretty sick, we gonna see it at the WCSS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 finshsed up some mounts tonight, only a couple more beads on the frame, and i will be gusseting the links.....cheers, brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Some of you guys take this **** to a whole new level. You should work for nasa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaruguru Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 I think if you ever get to meet brian you will retract that statement... LOL ROFL Looking sweet Brian are we going to finish this one Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 (edited) Good grief, i am drooling on my keyboard again, due to some fine welding expertise, nice fab skills, etc. Your welds look really good, and your awesome pipe bender is nifty. One thing i see, though and don't take it the wrong way, is that the way the rock guard fits against the front fender will make removal / replacement of the fender nearly impossible if ever need be. Dont take that the wrong way, that is the only thing i can see i would wonder on. oh, never mind i think i found a photo where the fender is off, so it looks like you got that covered too, nice, i just didnt see all the photos loaded. good thing i got the keyboard protector on, drool is bad. Edited April 3, 2010 by bheinen74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 (edited) I think if you ever get to meet brian you will retract that statement... LOL ROFL Looking sweet Brian are we going to finish this one yeah, NASA would have a whole different program,************in slackers:grin: and yes big heavy, this one will get driveable......at least to beat to hell anyway.....all of the "others" were leading up to this anyway, so really....there was no wasted time. i have been trying to do this build for like 3 yrs.the first attempt was the blue brat i just did not have the resources to finish(ie. welder , drill press , etc...) the first go at this hatch, was a good effort, but still only involved the subie components. and even with a diff upfront, and such, i knew that i was not going to be happy with it.so , i let my dreams grow....and here we are. cheers, brain Edited April 3, 2010 by monstaru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 Good grief, i am drooling on my keyboard again, due to some fine welding expertise, nice fab skills, etc. Your welds look really good, and your awesome pipe bender is nifty. One thing i see, though and don't take it the wrong way, is that the way the rock guard fits against the front fender will make removal / replacement of the fender nearly impossible if ever need be. Dont take that the wrong way, that is the only thing i can see i would wonder on. oh, never mind i think i found a photo where the fender is off, so it looks like you got that covered too, nice, i just didnt see all the photos loaded. good thing i got the keyboard protector on, drool is bad. it's a tubing bender.............pipe is what ************ flows through.cheers, brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Looks like its been comin along good, Im excited to see the finished creation in action -Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5_IMP Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 the link will be mounted on top permanently, i have to buy some u bolt flip kits(thanks B, i knew i needed them, but was unsure about sizing) Are the Zuk axles stock Samurai axles? There was a guy on CL in Portland selling a set of built Suzuki axles a few months ago. What size tires are you planning on running? http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new/detaproduct.php?id=148 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 I think if you ever get to meet brian you will retract that statement... Are you talking to me? I know Brian is one ugly mug, but that fabrication is just too pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Looks great Brian!! Great work, and great welding!! Can't wait to see this thing all put together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 Are you talking to me? I know Brian is one ugly mug, but that fabrication is just too pretty. no, he was talkin to dude noah....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 Are the Zuk axles stock Samurai axles? There was a guy on CL in Portland selling a set of built Suzuki axles a few months ago. What size tires are you planning on running? http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new/detaproduct.php?id=148 what you see is what you get.33" basically......they are 255/85/16. and i plan on using square tubing cut down to fit as trusses, it would be cool if i could hotwrench my screenname into it though! i looked and looked for those, and could not find them, so i am gonna use some .120 wall 2x2.....i already have it so.... cheers,brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Thats what the hondaroo is rollin on, 255/85R16's. Same tire too, i like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 k, got some creative outlet today... nothin fancy, but i did peen the edges over .it was fun to use the hammer.i like hammers.cheers, brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugs Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 I'm in love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo'J Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Now thats where you'd put your screen name! Nice looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Brian we have less then 100 days till the BIG ONE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowmastered87GL Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 so why did you have to cut the back off / out anyway?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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