Hi all! I keep getting this message that I haven't posted in a while so I thought I'd show my progress and some of my unique solutions to: body lift, wheel base, cargo storage, seating and power. I'll explain the picts that follow: 
You will notice right away that I've shortened the wheel base quite a bit. Another handy feature is that I used wood 2x4s for the frame. To get the same lift I would have had to use about 887 hocky pucks (waaaay to expensive)! And another neet thing is that all I need for adjusting the lift is a hammer and saw. About the wheels... you wouldn't believe how cheap they are! I bought this set of four for less than $25 bones! I know, I know your saying "Git out!" I do have some concerns though about axle width... it may be a little tippy. Guess I'll just have to try er out.
As far as the next pict I just wanted to show you the power plant for this monster. It is a '94 Isuzu Trooper 3.2 that scored from a friend for practically NOTHING! Is that the beez knees or what!
Next is my solution to having to mount an ice chest (this ones for you Coolerman). I thought "why mess up the aesthics of the rear end"? I had plent of space under the frame... Well, you see what I came up with. I'm thinking on board CO2, but I haven't come up with an ice maker solution yet... maybe someone on this forum can offer an idea? I'm thinking a tap on the dash with gimbled cup holders (something from the marine industry).
Next post I'll show pictures of the cargo storage and seating!
You will notice right away that I've shortened the wheel base quite a bit. Another handy feature is that I used wood 2x4s for the frame. To get the same lift I would have had to use about 887 hocky pucks (waaaay to expensive)! And another neet thing is that all I need for adjusting the lift is a hammer and saw. About the wheels... you wouldn't believe how cheap they are! I bought this set of four for less than $25 bones! I know, I know your saying "Git out!" I do have some concerns though about axle width... it may be a little tippy. Guess I'll just have to try er out.
As far as the next pict I just wanted to show you the power plant for this monster. It is a '94 Isuzu Trooper 3.2 that scored from a friend for practically NOTHING! Is that the beez knees or what!
Next is my solution to having to mount an ice chest (this ones for you Coolerman). I thought "why mess up the aesthics of the rear end"? I had plent of space under the frame... Well, you see what I came up with. I'm thinking on board CO2, but I haven't come up with an ice maker solution yet... maybe someone on this forum can offer an idea? I'm thinking a tap on the dash with gimbled cup holders (something from the marine industry).
Next post I'll show pictures of the cargo storage and seating!
