April 20, 200619 yr 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.
April 23, 200619 yr 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
April 23, 200619 yr Author 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
April 23, 200619 yr 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
April 23, 200619 yr 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.
April 24, 200619 yr 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.
April 25, 200619 yr 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.....
April 26, 200619 yr Author tonights the night . looks like the inner rear storage trap door could stay there and be hinged up and used as a tailgate
April 27, 200619 yr 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.
April 27, 200619 yr Author 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
April 30, 200619 yr 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.
May 3, 200619 yr Author 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
May 6, 200619 yr Author Heres a recent photo 2" lift in front ,none in back , 27" swampers, loads of fun:brow:
May 6, 200619 yr 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.
May 6, 200619 yr 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:
May 6, 200619 yr Are those leaves and bushes that i see hanging from the front?? So, you've tested it a bit then! yes
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