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Builds The '93 Troopy Hodgepodge (5 Viewers)
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You must be from the rust belt. In my neck of the woods we would run from that squealing like a little girl...
I'm from Boston. They would call that 'relatively rust free'
It's certainly a bummer but certainly fixable. And it'll be better than new without the question of 'is my windscreen frame rusty'. One of the main rusty areas on 70s from what I gather. Water is known to pool in the lower corners. I have a feeling a lot of the 70s on here have rusty frames, they just don't know it.
Fix, seal, peace of mind.
I'm from Boston. They would call that 'relatively rust free'
Ah HA! That explains it perfectly.
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Ca-Ching!
Given your pace of work I think you guys really just need to put this on a live stream of some sort... cool seeing how things are going the last couple of days.
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ALL these parts are available, pm Tony.
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Stripped! About to get one last bath...
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How it sits now.
Working on getting the frame together tomorrow. Still need another c-channel pressed by Dave then it'll be together for good. Followed by getting the Troopy body off the frame.
It'll get some much needed repairs after it's media blasted so I can evaluate what needs fixing and what can just be sealed and called good. Sealing will stop any further rust; if there's no oxygen, and no moisture, no rust will be spreading or starting.
Working on getting the frame together tomorrow. Still need another c-channel pressed by Dave then it'll be together for good. Followed by getting the Troopy body off the frame.
It'll get some much needed repairs after it's media blasted so I can evaluate what needs fixing and what can just be sealed and called good. Sealing will stop any further rust; if there's no oxygen, and no moisture, no rust will be spreading or starting.
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Pre-tack. Cross bar is essential to keeping the frame measured out properly.
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Fully welded. After a bit of initial grinding/cleanup.
Before anyone says anything. There's going to be another c-channel over top on the inside OD followed by another plate on the outside OD to smooth it out, looking like stock. We got advice from an engineer for this, consensus is; stronger than stock. The current sleeve is half a guide, half support. Just need to get with Dave @Delta VS on Monday. For the second c-channel. Thanks again Dave! Also, the entire frame is within 1/16th triangulated measurements.
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Fully welded. After a bit of initial grinding/cleanup.
Before anyone says anything. There's going to be another c-channel over top on the inside OD followed by another plate on the outside OD to smooth it out, looking like stock. We got advice from an engineer for this, consensus is; stronger than stock. The current sleeve is half a guide, half support. Just need to get with Dave @Delta VS on Monday. For the second c-channel. Thanks again Dave! Also, the entire frame is within 1/16th triangulated measurements.
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Also, for reference the 80 is 112” wb, the Troopy is 117”, we extended 5”. Upwards of 11” of sleeve in the frame rail depending on location.
This was the time consuming part, everything form here on out on the chassis is pretty gravy. The body on the other hand....!!
We are planning on all twelve body mounts built and welded on by the end of next week.
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This was the time consuming part, everything form here on out on the chassis is pretty gravy. The body on the other hand....!!
We are planning on all twelve body mounts built and welded on by the end of next week.
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Yup, we should be within 1-2mm of a stock Troopy wheebase now.
Hopefully the extremely sore back, metal splinters and sunburn are worth it.
Edit: For anyone thinking it's as simple as sliding a c-channel into the frame and welding it up, it's not even remotely that easy.
Hopefully the extremely sore back, metal splinters and sunburn are worth it.
Edit: For anyone thinking it's as simple as sliding a c-channel into the frame and welding it up, it's not even remotely that easy.
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A couple of pics before I call it a night.
As Tony stated we are fully plating over the c-channel we had bent up for the sleeve. We will use a big C-channel on the outside frame rail, it will be fitted after grinding down the current welds and creating a fuller or channel for the next and final weld. I would like to cap the inner rail with 3/16’s simply because it allows me to burn the LCAM back on nice and hot. But we may just go with the factory 1/8”-ish. See how it plays out.
This is my first extension, I have done a shorten before. This is a bit different method using the sleeve than I did before, much more work and a bit more difficult to do an extend but I am having a lot of fun. I personally really enjoy fab like this.
We should also ALL give a big shout out to Tony. He is an active service man who has injured his back badly on the job in the last few years. I can see every day he is in a lot of pain. He is tough and doesn’t complain but it hurts him for sure. Thanks man for your service!
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As Tony stated we are fully plating over the c-channel we had bent up for the sleeve. We will use a big C-channel on the outside frame rail, it will be fitted after grinding down the current welds and creating a fuller or channel for the next and final weld. I would like to cap the inner rail with 3/16’s simply because it allows me to burn the LCAM back on nice and hot. But we may just go with the factory 1/8”-ish. See how it plays out.
This is my first extension, I have done a shorten before. This is a bit different method using the sleeve than I did before, much more work and a bit more difficult to do an extend but I am having a lot of fun. I personally really enjoy fab like this.
We should also ALL give a big shout out to Tony. He is an active service man who has injured his back badly on the job in the last few years. I can see every day he is in a lot of pain. He is tough and doesn’t complain but it hurts him for sure. Thanks man for your service!
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Back issues are the devil. I completely commiserate
MAD SKILLS!!
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No progress today.
Rest, laundry, heal, chill day.
Back at it tomorrow.
Agenda for the week:
- Metal store for more steel
- Stop by a few media blasters for body, frame, axle quotes/info
- Start bugging Dave for the 2nd c-channel
- Plate the frame splice
- Weld on RLCA mounts
- Plate the steering box
- Plate the motor mounting area
- Get the Troopy off the frame and on a stand
- Assemble motor/trans/t-case to mock up motor mounts and body mounts
- Disassemble axles for blasting
- Drink beers
- Probably a lot more
Rest, laundry, heal, chill day.
Back at it tomorrow.
Agenda for the week:
- Metal store for more steel
- Stop by a few media blasters for body, frame, axle quotes/info
- Start bugging Dave for the 2nd c-channel
- Plate the frame splice
- Weld on RLCA mounts
- Plate the steering box
- Plate the motor mounting area
- Get the Troopy off the frame and on a stand
- Assemble motor/trans/t-case to mock up motor mounts and body mounts
- Disassemble axles for blasting
- Drink beers
- Probably a lot more
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