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Offline smichaelR22

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ryans new 4 seater
« on: September 04, 2011, 10:48:10 PM »
i am working on a new project, a 4 seater chassis for Ryan.  he has an LQ4 6.0L waiting, and atom is sold!


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Offline smichaelR22

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Re: ryans new 4 seater
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2011, 11:28:17 PM »
today\'s progress
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Offline smichaelR22

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Re: ryans new 4 seater
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2011, 09:50:20 AM »
motor hangin
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1997 ZJ 35's
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Offline smichaelR22

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Re: ryans new 4 seater
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2011, 09:53:17 AM »
motor hanging

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1997 ZJ 35's
2014 Ram 4500 Cummins 6 speed 4x4
48' enclosed trailer

Offline etk300ex

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Re: ryans new 4 seater
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2011, 11:54:16 AM »
you tha man!
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Mountain bikes, it's cheaper and smaller

Offline smichaelR22

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Re: ryans new 4 seater
« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2011, 01:30:55 PM »
motor and case mounted, ryan and liz dropped off all the seats yesterday too!
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573 Brolite '97 Ranger, '96 backup ranger
1997 ZJ 35's
2014 Ram 4500 Cummins 6 speed 4x4
48' enclosed trailer

Offline Ryan_25

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Re: ryans new 4 seater
« Reply #6 on: September 15, 2011, 05:03:27 PM »
This is looking to be a very stout buggy. Smike is doing a great job with it. He can fabricate about 10x better than I can. I am excited for next season.

Offline smichaelR22

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Re: ryans new 4 seater
« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2011, 11:46:53 AM »
motor, trans, case, mounted with good poly


572 single seat race buggy
573 Brolite '97 Ranger, '96 backup ranger
1997 ZJ 35's
2014 Ram 4500 Cummins 6 speed 4x4
48' enclosed trailer

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Re: ryans new 4 seater
« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2011, 12:30:26 PM »
Looking good.  Boy I wish I had the time you do....

Is it the camera angle or is the engine sitting at a good angle in the last picture.

Offline smichaelR22

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Re: ryans new 4 seater
« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2011, 03:00:13 PM »
engine is where i could put it to keep it as low as possible and have room for radiator and feet.  should be fine!
572 single seat race buggy
573 Brolite '97 Ranger, '96 backup ranger
1997 ZJ 35's
2014 Ram 4500 Cummins 6 speed 4x4
48' enclosed trailer

Offline smichaelR22

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Re: ryans new 4 seater
« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2011, 03:02:23 PM »
the case is mounted a little farther back than mine, but mine was set crammed for a single piece front, we are planning on a 2 piece front from the start.
572 single seat race buggy
573 Brolite '97 Ranger, '96 backup ranger
1997 ZJ 35's
2014 Ram 4500 Cummins 6 speed 4x4
48' enclosed trailer

Offline smichaelR22

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Re: ryans new 4 seater
« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2011, 09:02:33 AM »
progress

sub complete, a few more tubes, cell mounted, seat mounts in process.


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573 Brolite '97 Ranger, '96 backup ranger
1997 ZJ 35's
2014 Ram 4500 Cummins 6 speed 4x4
48' enclosed trailer

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Re: ryans new 4 seater
« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2011, 11:17:13 AM »
I like

What tire size is he shooting for 40-42?

Offline smichaelR22

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Re: ryans new 4 seater
« Reply #13 on: September 19, 2011, 01:26:50 PM »
39-40 maybe 42 ya
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1997 ZJ 35's
2014 Ram 4500 Cummins 6 speed 4x4
48' enclosed trailer

Offline smichaelR22

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Re: ryans new 4 seater
« Reply #14 on: October 20, 2011, 12:36:26 PM »
coming out of the shop tomorrow!

all linked up and ready to go.

572 single seat race buggy
573 Brolite '97 Ranger, '96 backup ranger
1997 ZJ 35's
2014 Ram 4500 Cummins 6 speed 4x4
48' enclosed trailer

 

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