Baja or Bust Build Thread

Swerve · Feb 18, 2017

toddz69 said:
Just heard today that SCORE is strongly considering a vintage vehicle class at future 500 and 1000 races.

They're also opening up the rules a bit on Class 3 so rear coilovers and a few other changes will be allowed.

Todd Z.

SCORE had called me about two weeks ago. They wanted my opinion on coil overs for class 3. I had just finished setting up my rear leafs two days before! Makes no difference to me either way...

They also told me head / neck restraints like Hans will be required...

Swerve · Feb 20, 2017

Figured out my external fire extinguisher mounts. Will have one on each side when finished. Quite a bit of boring weld, grind, cut and fit, gussets, Wrap Trap crossmember, etc...Got my fuel cell enclosure from my sheet metal guy. Mocked it all up...

DirtDonk · Feb 20, 2017

For extra convenience, if adding the weight either doesn't quite make it to where you want the suspension to rest, or you just want more adjustability while working, you could use ratchet straps around the axle and the frame to pull the suspension down to where you expect it to be.

Also, on the full-floater, now that all the gear lube is isolated to the center section are you just going to be packing the bearings with grease and letting them be lubed that way? I didn't see if you'd discussed that already.

Paul

Paul

Swerve · Feb 20, 2017

DirtDonk said:
For extra convenience, if adding the weight either doesn't quite make it to where you want the suspension to rest, or you just want more adjustability while working, you could use ratchet straps around the axle and the frame to pull the suspension down to where you expect it to be.

Also, on the full-floater, now that all the gear lube is isolated to the center section are you just going to be packing the bearings with grease and letting them be lubed that way? I didn't see if you'd discussed that already.

Paul

Paul

Great idea on the ratchet straps! I will be packing the bearings with grease, hopefully my inner seals will do their job.

Swerve · Feb 26, 2017

More rear shock mount mocking up, got it mostly figured out now. My Bilsteins will come in this week so I should be able to button up the rear shocks next weekend. Started mounting my fuel cell.

Swerve · Mar 3, 2017

Got a few goodies today...I got short changed though, only two of the four came. I will sort it out Monday...

tasker · Mar 4, 2017

you fueling that rig with wood pellets? ;D

Swerve · Mar 4, 2017

tasker said:
you fueling that rig with wood pellets? ;D

Creative, ecologically friendly ballast!

tasker · Mar 4, 2017

I LIKE IT! still need a skid plate? found one, not perfect but I think it's very useable

Swerve · Mar 4, 2017

tasker said:
I LIKE IT! still need a skid plate? found one, not perfect but I think it's very useable

Yes, I just need one to use as a template / modify, so it does not need to be perfect...thanks!

tasker · Mar 5, 2017

Let me know when you will be around

Swerve · Mar 5, 2017

Will do tasker!

Got some more done Friday and today...Rear shock mounts are all sorted, I just need to do the final welding and bracing. Same with my fuel cell mounting, all sorted except for some minor welding from underneath. Picked up my front axle from Fosilized in S. Portland. Todd set my pinion angle and caster, as well as the wedges. All tacked for now. I will install it soon to check everything and then send it back to Currie for final welding and gears / carrier.

Swerve · Mar 7, 2017

My cactus smasher came in today...thanks Andrew!

Swerve · Mar 15, 2017

Started working on battery box and spare tire location and mounting...

BajaBronco · Mar 15, 2017

Looking great. Our battery is in a tight spot, hopefully yours will be good and accessible. 'smasher looks good on there!

Swerve · Mar 18, 2017

Thanks! That Cactus Smasher is stout! Batteries may be tight for me as well...

408 Stroker kit finally came in this week...Eagle forged crank, Scat forged rods, super shiny forged pistons!

I also received word that my Stella kit and mounting bracket are on their way.

Swerve · Mar 18, 2017

Finished my crate to send front axle back to Currie for final welding and assembly...shipping back on Monday...

Swerve · Mar 18, 2017

Front axle was in for mock up and track bar placement...heavy work if doing by yourself!

(Those boards are certified regulation ride height...)

tasker · Mar 18, 2017

YOU are crushing it Dave!! keep it going!

Swerve · Mar 22, 2017

Got some more paint on it today...

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