Sunday, March 26, 2017

Sponsorship Coverage

Don't forget to check out all the articles and builds at C4x4 Online Magazine.  C4x4 is covering The Spike as a build as well as a couple other awesoem projects.  They also have great tech articles and trip reports in the bestonline magazine you will read!

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Saturday, March 25, 2017

Chassis Mounted for the first time

Spent some more time in the shop to day with the help of my friends. We were able to get the chassis sitting on the mounts purchased from Hendrix made for the build.  I also got the rest of the block-off plates and the manifold on.




As you can see, the chassis sits low, too low.  In order to achieve the ministry goal of a 5 passenger buggy, we will need to cut the mounts off and custom mounts a bit higher.  Oh well, at least we know now, and I have to admit, it looks cool having the wood out of there.

Sunday, March 19, 2017

A bit more shop time

Today, we set out to mount the engine on the new bomb-proof engine mounts from Low Range Off Road as well as get the transmission mated to the engine.

After a brief delay due to my stupidity and novice skills...

Side note to non-mechanics.  When you take something apart, it is wise to keep all the hardware in one place and take lots of pictures.  I did that.  But it is even more wise to put each set of hardware in baggies so you are not sorting through tons of stuff to find the 6 matching bolts you know you kept, only to find them in another container later.  Ask me how I know...

As I was saying.  we set out to mount the engine and then attach the transmission.  With the help of a great friend, Randy, who is also the owner of Extreme Overkill Fabrication, we got the engine in place and then were able to attach the transmission.  Actually, it took less time than I expected with my lack of skill in this department.  Thanks again Randy for all your help!

 Now on to the pictures!
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Saturday, March 18, 2017

New Logo Design

Remember all those poser shots?

Well my friend at C4x4.com took those and created me a new design.  Check this out!



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A little time in the sun

I pulled the chassis out of the garage for a brief photo shoot this past week.  I know, it's the definition of driveway poser shots, but thought you might enjoy these.









 



There was a reason for these shots, which I will share soon...

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Posting resumes

After a brief difficulty with posting from mobile platforms, I have got some time and got the pictures to the home PC, so here are a few updates.

I have started assembly of the engine now.  The powder coated pieces are from Specialty Powder Coating in Florida.  Bonnie is a great example of how a business should be run.  Excellent results, honest work, and only the best in customer satisfaction.






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