Builds Reconstruction after rollover - building The Champ 2. (3 Viewers)

[petwhookie]

Buggy? Tell us more. What are you envisioning?

 

[baldilocks]

Buggy? Tell us more. What are you envisioning?

Taking time renders what we want. What we want changes over time. Locking time in makes it easy. Going places is what this is about.

 

[LINUS]

I know that you are busting my balls about my comments concerning @FMC80 20’ trailer. I was thinking of that just a bit ago. I was in a bind on the rad trip and figured heavier duty was a good idea but 20’ was the shortest that dealer had in a 14.5k gross. I’m still getting used to it. Drags real nicely but but turns a bit larger radius.

I learned that one the hard way too. Twice if I’m honest.
The Wooldridge is 24’, add ~5’ of trailer tongue plus the platform over the jet, say 31’ or close.

I clipped my outboard kicker on the mailbox coming home tired / not thinking - some $800 in parts like the tiller handle & main mount bracket.

Last one was way cheaper - empty trailer & didn’t see a 3’ rock on a corner of the parking lot, dented the galvanized fender & toasted a fender running light.

It happens.

If that 96 was on CL from East OR, I paused & thought about a LS swap 80. But destroyed clearcoat green 80’s are damn common, my old ‘97 450 was one.

 

[Broski]

The follow up reaction brought this neglected 96 from Bend, Oregon to our house. PO was second owner since 99. They were not car people but, as we’ve seen over and over, the second owner who can’t let go eventually lets the car sit unattended. This rig leaks oil like mad and was baked in the high desert sun. I’m thinking an “overland” type build over time. View attachment 3372960

So you have decided to keep them both?

 

[Broski]

I learned that one the hard way too. Twice if I’m honest.
The Wooldridge is 24’, add ~5’ of trailer tongue plus the platform over the jet, say 31’ or close.

I clipped my outboard kicker on the mailbox coming home tired / not thinking - some $800 in parts like the tiller handle & main mount bracket.

Last one was way cheaper - empty trailer & didn’t see a 3’ rock on a corner of the parking lot, dented the galvanized fender & toasted a fender running light.

It happens.

If that 96 was on CL from East OR, I paused & thought about a LS swap 80. But destroyed clearcoat green 80’s are damn common, my old ‘97 450 was one.

I like baked green

 

[Feldrian]

So you have decided to keep them both?

Always keep all the 80s.

 

[80t0ylc]

My “Baked Green“ overland 80 at work in Black Rock/High Rock country. She did well, being 29 yrs old with 300K on the clock. You can’t go wrong with an overland built green 80!

 

[baldilocks]

I learned that one the hard way too. Twice if I’m honest.
The Wooldridge is 24’, add ~5’ of trailer tongue plus the platform over the jet, say 31’ or close.

I clipped my outboard kicker on the mailbox coming home tired / not thinking - some $800 in parts like the tiller handle & main mount bracket.

Last one was way cheaper - empty trailer & didn’t see a 3’ rock on a corner of the parking lot, dented the galvanized fender & toasted a fender running light.

It happens.

If that 96 was on CL from East OR, I paused & thought about a LS swap 80. But destroyed clearcoat green 80’s are damn common, my old ‘97 450 was one.

As always, your post reads poetically.

 

[baldilocks]

So you have decided to keep them both?

I don’t really want a buggy or two 80’s but I’m not motivated to do all of the swap work. Getting back to “normal” was a goal but sitting on this for two months has me seeing the value in a different way to enjoy an 80.

 

[baldilocks]

My “Baked Green“ overland 80 at work in Black Rock/High Rock country. She did well, being 29 yrs old with 300K on the clock. You can’t go wrong with an overland built green 80! View attachment 3373110

I like everything off road. Your photo makes me hungry for Patagonia and the Arctic Ocean. Time lets things happen if we settle down and allow it.

 

[80t0ylc]

I like everything off road. Your photo makes me hungry for Patagonia and the Arctic Ocean. Time lets things happen if we settle down and allow it.

Cool! Like you, I enjoy most things off road. My goal was to build a rig that was capable & versatile for off road travel, survive urban environment driving, and handle long trips of any kind. For me, the 80 series was a no brainer, plus I love their looks. A winner for me either way. I was thinking, maybe you could enjoy a similar build.

 

[baldilocks]

Cool! Like you, I enjoy most things off road. My goal was to build a rig that was capable & versatile for off road travel, survive urban environment driving, and handle long trips of any kind. For me, the 80 series was a no brainer, plus I love their looks. A winner for me either way. I was thinking, maybe you could enjoy a similar build.

I’m sitting here in my garage enjoying WA summer and looking at the bent 93. Looking forward to different activities does do me good. What gears do I need for 33’s and a 2” lift?

 

[80t0ylc]

I went with 5.29’s with my 35’s because I tow. It was recommended by Zuke when he heard my intended use.

 

[baldilocks]

I went with 5.29’s with my 35’s because I tow. It was recommended by Zuke when he heard my intended use.

Then 4.88’s…..

 

[80t0ylc]

Then 4.88’s…..

I think I would, if towing or hauling camping gear, frequently. Off road demands can tax the more popular gear choices, when loaded up. I‘ve been satisfied with my choice off road. Highway speeds will see higher revs, but IMHO, engine is happier (more in power band for hills). I‘ll see 2800 @ 65, but on grades will keep it between 3000 & 4000 rpm, depending on gear and load.

 

[Feldrian]

I don’t really want a buggy or two 80’s but I’m not motivated to do all of the swap work. Getting back to “normal” was a goal but sitting on this for two months has me seeing the value in a different way to enjoy an 80.

I think I would, if towing or hauling camping gear, frequently. Off road demands can tax the more popular gear choices, when loaded up. I‘ve been satisfied with my choice off road. Highway speeds will see higher revs, but IMHO, engine is happier (more in power band for hills). I‘ll see 2800 @ 65, but on grades will keep it between 3000 & 4000 rpm, depending on gear and load.

3.73s, v8 conversion, 10 speed.

 

[mudgudgeon]

Seems to be a story missing from this thread.

What did you do?

 

[Feldrian]

Seems to be a story missing from this thread.

What did you do?

 

[80t0ylc]

The thing is, if you’re keeping the 1FZ, going with 4.88 and a 2.5” lift, for heavy hauling run 33” tires. If you got a road trip with lots of highway miles lightly loaded, a second set of 35” tires might be more desirable for lower revs and possible better mpg. (IMHO, 4.88 beats out 5.29 for overall versatility. My only regret for going with 5.29’s is that now I’m limited to run 35” minimum for reasonable highway revs. For most overlanding with an 80, 33” tires are totally adequate.) With the way fuel prices are staying high, mpg is becoming more of a priority

 

[Feldrian]

The thing is, if you’re keeping the 1FZ, going with 4.88 and a 2.5” lift, for heavy hauling run 33” tires. If you got a road trip with lots of highway miles lightly loaded, a second set of 35” tires might be more desirable for lower revs and possible better mpg. (IMHO, 4.88 beats out 5.29 for overall versatility. My only regret for going with 5.29’s is that now I’m limited to run 35” minimum for reasonable highway revs. For most overlanding with an 80, 33” tires are totally adequate.) With the way fuel prices are staying high, mpg is becoming more of a priority

5.29s run 40s pretty well as well.