mcbrat Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 took some crappy cell phone pics yesterday in the heat of the day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobs97c5 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 That thing is gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 What a monster!!! So how does it go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 I've still only just driven it down the street and back.... it still needs spring retainers in front, and exhaust. my temp exhaust is routed a bit close to some wires, so no driving around with it yet.... and it's not high priority until I get my house listed with the realtor.... but what I did drive, it rides like a lumber wagon but until I get proper exhaust on it, I won't be able to try it out properly..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Better than I ever expected! Terrific Job Mick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 comparison with my 72 3/4 ton chevy with 4" lift and 33's.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Absolutely amazing I think you need to come out to Colorado with it after you get all settled into the new house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brumbyrunner Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Hey McBrat, lookin' good. Been following this thread from the start and really appriciate the amount of work you've put into this thing and how it's turning out. Looking forward to some cool wheeling pics :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 front spring retainers are done, and passenger seat mounted in place... it's raised up about 1.5" higher than stock to clear the new tunnel.... I drove it down to the exhaust shop yesterday when traffic was light... brakes don't leak anymore, but need about 3 pumps to grab... the shop is gonna get it all bled for me as well.... the joys of all new brake lines.... the Lockright locker makes for interesting noises when letting up on the gas with no sound deadening in the vehicle, loose shifter boots, and the tranny wedged into the tunnel (needing some BFH work yet) all the driveline vibrations are magnified into the cab and the ratcheting of the lockright is loud.... and after the exhaust and brakes are done, I can test out my speedo, but oddly enough, it looks like it's nearly correct! (running samurai speedo cable off the samurai t-case, into the soob speedo.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcap Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Awesome build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 the Lockright locker makes for interesting noises when letting up on the gas with no sound deadening in the vehicle, loose shifter boots, and the tranny wedged into the tunnel (needing some BFH work yet) all the driveline vibrations are magnified into the cab and the ratcheting of the lockright is loud.... Just get a really loud stereo to drown out all the racket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Just get a really loud stereo to drown out all the racket. actually, I need to swap out the stereo that's in there, because it's draining my battery...... and the display isn't working anymore.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 'Don't drink, don't smoke, what do you do?' What tunnel noise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 'Don't drink, don't smoke, what do you do?' What tunnel noise? The Sucker King is a big fan too..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyB0y Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 WOW! :slobber::slobber: Great job! I'm going to have to build an extension onto my roll-bar like yours, really good looking rig! I'm still having to get used to seeing the solid axles under the brat, but hey! It really looks at home, and with all the low gears all I can say is wow!! :burnout::burnout: :clap::clap: Now all you have to do is start making them for sale! (I can dream can't I? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Now all you have to do is start making them for sale! (I can dream can't I? ) from a sheer cost perspective, if you just want a capable wheeler, it's not the most cost effective base to start with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 (edited) ^that's what jeeps are for I really want to see that going through the rock gorge up here at the ORV park. Edited July 20, 2009 by Numbchux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 getting some exhaust.... new Y pipe was designed and tacked up at this point. will be flanged into a few pieces for easy removal.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 wow! holy droop travel batman :banana: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 wow! holy droop travel batman :banana: The spring retainers are doing their jobs there... without them, it goes a LOT further Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 It just keeps amazing me more and more! Friggin' wow man! Are you sure it isn't set up for the baja 1000?! It looks well prepared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 custom exhaust and brakes are done! gonna drive it to work tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueJeep Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Awesome Mick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 sweet............:grin:thats awesome mick!when you takin it wheelin?cheers, brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobieDoo Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Impressive work, man. Hope to see some action shots now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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