The Rebirth of Jillian

[ColoCruiserJeff]

solves 2 problems

Slosuki.....where did you find these photos??

That is exactly what I've been looking for in my 80 build!!

PM me if there's a build-page for this tube'd 80!!


I love the build-up of Jillian! Very cool build from the start - like the bead lock wheels the best!

 

[CreeperSleeper]

Thank you! I just took her for a test drive... No noises or leaks! Hopefully it will stay together!

 

[ColoCruiserJeff]

With the Ring gear chipped like that - you couldn't hear it clunking about?? I'm amazed at that!

I have 4.56 (PO installed) so I'm guessing at the ratio....and I'm amazed at the difference off-road!! I can't imagine what 5+ :1 would do!!

You've inspired me to grab the sawzall and start playing!!


Very cool build!

 

[CreeperSleeper]

I never heard it before I pulled it apart... Trust me I am just as amazed.

Thank you for the kind words. Hopefully this build will inspire and entertain.

 

[fzjconvert]

Seeing the photos of how you drive I'm not surprised that you bent the housing! The ring not making noise, wow! Good job on getting it back together...

 

[Land Speeder]

And here are the only shot I can find of chopped rockers on an 80:

Do it. I did Lorena's last year and rarely need sliders... even though I do need them... just haven't gotten to it yet.

 

[CreeperSleeper]

Update time!

With the help of some friends, I was able to get the new body off of the trailer and into the shop so I can start working on it. Thank you so much for everybody who helped me! There is no way I would have been able to do that by myself...

Once the trailer was empty, I was able to load the Cruiser up to make sure everything was (still) working correctly... That means wheeling!

Brittney and I were able to join Our Gang Off-Road for their 3rd annual Season Opener run. It was a great time and everything worked as it should. The OEM inner axle seal is holding as I had hoped, so it looks like I will be able to truss my exsisting housing and call it good! There were still no leaks or weird noises after putting it through the paces...

Going down Saddle Up:

Climbing Hogs Back:

Easing down Rocky Up-Hill:

And climbing the Waterfall:

I am very happy that everything is holding up and I plan on wheeling it the way it is for the season. I also was able to spend some quality time in the shop with pens and masking tape. It looks like the bob will be exactly 8" and I'm starting to get a plan for the tube.

 

[CreeperSleeper]

I had a little bit of time last night, so I started chopping on the new body! I got the 1/4's most of the way chopped off about 1/2" longer than where they need to be. That will give me some material to work with when I box them back up. That will happen after the bob is done...

And proof that I'm not slacking:

 

[julstirn]

Hey Creeper if you get a chance could you snap a front shot so I can see how much the tires stick out? Take your time I wont be around for few weeks. Thanks

 

[CreeperSleeper]

Slosuki.....where did you find these photos??

That is exactly what I've been looking for in my 80 build!!

PM me if there's a build-page for this tube'd 80!!


I love the build-up of Jillian! Very cool build from the start - like the bead lock wheels the best!

Here is this build thread on that 80: Unbreakable Fab 80

I'll PM it to you as well...

 

[CreeperSleeper]

Hey Creeper if you get a chance could you snap a front shot so I can see how much the tires stick out? Take your time I wont be around for few weeks. Thanks

Here is a couple from my Photobucket. If you need better ones, let me know! They stick out about 3 - 4"

 

[CreeperSleeper]

Last night I was able to head out to the shop and work on the new Cruiser body some more... I have now officially hit the point of no return!

So, what do you think?

 

[80BajaBound]

This is awesome! You, torfab, landspeeder and brunt force are my heroes ( if I missed someone with a bob- you are my hero too)! If I only had the nuts to do this...

 

[CreeperSleeper]

Thank you! I can tell you it's a lot more comforting doing this to a spare body while my 80 sits there complete and ready to wheel! I have wanted to do this for years... Thanks again to GENERIC for giving me the opportunity to. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't have a straight body to hack on!

 

[retrofive]

Last night I was able to head out to the shop and work on the new Cruiser body some more... I have now officially hit the point of no return!



So, what do you think?

You nutz, 8" longer?!?

 

[CreeperSleeper]

You nutz, 8" longer?!?

That's what she said!

 

[Gordopescado]

Subscribed and speech-less.

 

[sl33p3]

That's what she said!

should i admit i've never heard that? no? you're right. "i hear it ALL the time..."

sub'd with my and ... what's next?

 

[CreeperSleeper]

Next is continuing to modify the new body... And wheeling what I got! We have a trip planned at the end of the month. I will make sure to get pics for everybody!

 

[CreeperSleeper]

Last night I got the driver side mapped out where I want to cut it. It was a lot more difficult because of the fuel door but I think it will work well!