Builds DINGO

[TRAIL TAILOR]

I've talked about it for a couple of years now and finally got my head wrapped around this build. Possibly a few others as I have 3 in the queue that are interested.

LS3 with 4L65E trans
Full float axles w 4:88 gears, 37" tires (may bump to 5:28 and 40") before its all over
4" Tough Dog TourFlex coils (shocks TBD, either TD adj or King resi)
Nitro CrMo axles and hubs
ARB lockers front and rear
Fuel 17 x 9 wheels
4 wheel disc brakes, full float rear
Full aluminum dual door canopy topper w/ misc internal goodies


BLAH BLAH BLAH stuff
Aluminum Radiator
Dual batteries
Solar panels with Redarc maintenance system
Baja Designs LEDs throughout
Full aluminum rack
Full aluminum front and rear bumpers
Aluminum sliders
Adjustable panhards
Adjustable RUCA and RLCA arms
Custom driveshafts
Ford Tuxedo black metallic
Custom interior (4 captain chairs)
Misc aluminum panels, overhead and front to rear console
dash and inserts

The 80 has been acquired for the donor.

I'm in rathole mode now and parts are stacking up.

 

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The 80 donor

The 60 donor

 

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[Beams37]

I'm excited to see this!

You said "Stretched Frame" ... I thought the frame had to be shortened.

 

[Jaric00n]

Must be talking about his forklift......

 

[Cruiserdrew]

Full aluminum dual door canopy topper w/ misc internal goodies

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I think stretched is right if a cargo box behind the cab is planned.

 

[Beams37]

I think stretched is right if a cargo box behind the cab is planned.

Good call! I missed that.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

I think stretched is right if a cargo box behind the cab is planned.

Aluminum canopy rear cab... So stretched is correct.

J

 

[NookShneer]

Excited to see this.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

I'm excited to see this!

You said "Stretched Frame" ... I thought the frame had to be shortened.

I think stretched is right if a cargo box behind the cab is planned.

General

 

[NookShneer]

Would like to see a full width. 60 overhead tray that ties into the sun visor attachments.

 

[Beams37]

Would like to see a full width. 60 overhead tray that ties into the sun visor attachments.

This !!

 

[Jaric00n]

that looks nice

perfect for NYC driving

 

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Added a Miller 350P with XR Aluma gun to the shop this week. Not only for this project, but I'm getting a 5:1 ratio on clients wanting aluminum products vs. steel these days. Playing in the rocks will always be a dream for most, but the expedition and family camping will always out weigh that dream by far.

New tools are fun......... (10K Challenger LE-10 lift, 8' hyd box/pan brake and a good used CNC lathe are on the way as well) I'm working on a deal on a CNC mandrel bender as well.

 

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I cut 18 plates (1/2"- grade 50) on the burn table this morning and sent to my machinist for my chamfering, drilling and countersinking for a custom fixture table. I will not only use this table daily but offer it in a few size varieties as an offering too.

J

 

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Speed Hut gauges and senders are ordered.

 

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Talking with a new to Trail Tailor vinyl mfg out of Australia for the flooring that has a 110dB and up to 500C sound/heat resistence are in the works.

J

 

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Baja Designs 40" OnX6 combo bar for the rack, 30" OnX6 for the front bumper, LP9s and Squadron Pro LED lighting with assist the exterior lighting.