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A lot has happened over the past few months, I'll try to get caught up.
The biggest was I got the little go devil started and it ran for about 15 seconds...
The engine came to a sudden stop and would not start again.
One of the crank bearings had spun. I didn't do the rebuild, So I can't take credit for this, but None the less, I had to send the crank and rods to the machine shop for a fresh grind.
The biggest was I got the little go devil started and it ran for about 15 seconds...
The engine came to a sudden stop and would not start again.
One of the crank bearings had spun. I didn't do the rebuild, So I can't take credit for this, but None the less, I had to send the crank and rods to the machine shop for a fresh grind.
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No big deal, new grind, new bearings. Re assembled and it started up and ran fine.
So on to electrical.
I purchased a 3d printer and made a template of the guage layout.
And then I was able to organize the wiring from the back, before transferring it to the dash.
This made for a much cleaner install.
I also printed a bracket for the PDC...
I even printed up some turn signal housings.
So on to electrical.
I purchased a 3d printer and made a template of the guage layout.
And then I was able to organize the wiring from the back, before transferring it to the dash.
This made for a much cleaner install.
I also printed a bracket for the PDC...
I even printed up some turn signal housings.
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Trimmed the fender to fit the 2.5" 10" travel coilovers.
The headlights still flip up to you can use them to fix you engine in the dark!
The headlights still flip up to you can use them to fix you engine in the dark!
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I quick fabed up a license plate mount and went for a drive.
Which was... fucking awesome.
However
It was glorious. I was tearing through the neighborhood, tiny L134 purring, gears whirring. People waved, the sun shone, kids and dogs ran along side, the birds chirped. It was the the stuff of legends. Then ...
Baammmm!
Something broke in the transmission.
A friend had to tow us back to the shop.
Which was... fucking awesome.
However
It was glorious. I was tearing through the neighborhood, tiny L134 purring, gears whirring. People waved, the sun shone, kids and dogs ran along side, the birds chirped. It was the the stuff of legends. Then ...
Baammmm!
Something broke in the transmission.
A friend had to tow us back to the shop.
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When reading this thread, I never would have guessed your fab skills were on par with mine.
Then I see this post, and there it is. Something I can relate to!
Seriously though, it looks like it’s coming along great, sorry to hear about the transmission.
A set back but very cool to see this thing out and about! I'm sure you will sort this out
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Can these vids still be viewed by people without instagram accounts?
Thanks for checking, I don't have instagram so I wasn't sure but I had no issues watching them.
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And the autopsy...
https://www.instagram.com/trail_willys/reel/DGiyD-5JvfA/
So although the engine wasn't my fault, the transmission was all me. Oh well, that was an expensive mistake.
https://www.instagram.com/trail_willys/reel/DGiyD-5JvfA/
So although the engine wasn't my fault, the transmission was all me. Oh well, that was an expensive mistake.
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And we have started the 4 link rear suspension. Still in its rough draft, but i'm liking the way its progressing.
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V2! a mix of actual CAD and real physical CAD!
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I got a chance to work on the flat fender today, the 4 link is pretty well established, but I needed a solution for the rear coil overs.
First what I wanted...
I want at least 12+ of suspension travel in the rear
What I don't want...
The shock towers coming up through the body.
So there was only a few options... a short 8" travel coil over on a trailing arm, but the shock would mount pretty much to the back of the seat... This is plan B.
The other option has always fascinated me... a cantilever suspension.
So I've been working on this in my spare time, from cad (cardboard aided design) to CAD (computer aided design) to a physical model, then modifying the physical model to fit reality..
Here is the rough draft
The bell crank has been modified so many times now I'm thinking of just cutting a new one from send cut send, but the basic dimensions have been narrowed down. I have an 8" travel shock and the axle has an impressive 14" of travel. I'll likely limit it to 13" with bumps and straps to protect the driveshaft. You can see the driveshaft is at its max when drooped. Initial flex tests look good too.
I'll post more as it gets finalized.
First what I wanted...
I want at least 12+ of suspension travel in the rear
What I don't want...
The shock towers coming up through the body.
So there was only a few options... a short 8" travel coil over on a trailing arm, but the shock would mount pretty much to the back of the seat... This is plan B.
The other option has always fascinated me... a cantilever suspension.
So I've been working on this in my spare time, from cad (cardboard aided design) to CAD (computer aided design) to a physical model, then modifying the physical model to fit reality..
Here is the rough draft
The bell crank has been modified so many times now I'm thinking of just cutting a new one from send cut send, but the basic dimensions have been narrowed down. I have an 8" travel shock and the axle has an impressive 14" of travel. I'll likely limit it to 13" with bumps and straps to protect the driveshaft. You can see the driveshaft is at its max when drooped. Initial flex tests look good too.
I'll post more as it gets finalized.
