***RELEASE THE KRAKEN***

[SPOA87YJ]

You sure weren't lying Paul. Funny to see that juggy chassis I've worked on that thing back when Leach had it.

Will definitely be unique, I want a ride when its done! Nice meeting you today.

 

[altoids]

Got firewall cut out of YJ:

Got frame in shop & body on lift:

Krakens powerplant:

Wheels with one of my Tat's cut in as design (off to powder coating now):

 

[THEBEAST]

Making a parts run to Va. in the am. I'll call ya on the way home. You already got me in the dog house so i guess i"ll be back over to help with that dash. Oh yeah pics look good!

 

[altoids]

Got wheels back from being powder coated:

Almost ready to weld YJ body to Super Duty floor/firewall, so far it's aligning up pretty much how I expected;

more to following..

 

[cgm147]

nice cant wait to see how she turns out!!

 

[REDLYNER]

This is looking good man!

 

[altoids]

Got the tires/wheels mounted (@ Piedmont Tire):

Got the back cut out for fuel cell:

Fuel cell I fabbed up w/factory pump:

Cell in place after welding in skid plate:

Lid I made to cover cell (I think I'll attach hinges to it:

Hood & grille just set up to get look:

more updates to follow...

 

[altoids]

Where batteries are going:

Metal fabbed up for battery box in place (relocated them behind rear passenger seats, not enough room up front any more). Used 3/0 wire.

Metal for frame sliders:

Lid for fuel cell in place w/hinges & struts:

Picked up doors today also:

 

[altoids]

Got batteries in place & hooked up, every thing works:

Welded in "B" pillar cross member (shit handle for rear passengers):

Got rear doors on (gotta get some body mount hinge brackets to mount front doors):

more updates to follow...

 

[altoids]

Got driver side welded up & caulked:

Mocked up driver side frame sliders & set in place for fitment:

more updates to follow...

 

[bbbcb04]

Really nice work looking good .Picked out a color yet for the body.

 

[altoids]

Appreciate all the encouragement everybody, helps keep me goin (plus firing up the ole 7.3 every night before I leave). I've decided on Mil spec Black, just like my daily driver.

 

[McCracken]

I'll be honest. I didn't think much of this build until page 2. Now, I'll be sure to tune in. That is going to be a huge and loud beast

 

[altoids]

I'll be honest. I didn't think much of this build until page 2. Now, I'll be sure to tune in. That is going to be a huge and loud beast

Out of curiosity, what on page 2 sealed the deal for ya? Thanks for tuning in by the way.

 

[cgm147]

looking good i enjoy a good build but mine has been dragging out with the last little bit one day it will be done

 

[McCracken]

Out of curiosity, what on page 2 sealed the deal for ya? Thanks for tuning in by the way.

it looked like a decent start with a good plan but the path to hell is paved with good intentions. point is, i've seen some good build ideas turn out bad.

I guess what got me tuned in was you decided to use the beefier Super Duty frame and the attention to detail. You could have thrown the tub on there and let it ride but you made patch panels and sealed them (rarely done) or you could have just thrown the engine in there and been done.

It sounds ridiculous but even though we all beat our junk up, I like to see good body work done. At least let it be straight before you roll it out and smash it into something. details my man, details.

 

[altoids]

it looked like a decent start with a good plan but the path to hell is paved with good intentions. point is, i've seen some good build ideas turn out bad.
I guess what got me tuned in was you decided to use the beefier Super Duty frame and the attention to detail. You could have thrown the tub on there and let it ride but you made patch panels and sealed them (rarely done) or you could have just thrown the engine in there and been done.
It sounds ridiculous but even though we all beat our junk up, I like to see good body work done. At least let it be straight before you roll it out and smash it into something. details my man, details.

I concur 100%.

 

[altoids]

looking good i enjoy a good build but mine has been dragging out with the last little bit one day it will be done

You'll get there man. Just takes time & alot of prep work.

 

[A_SALT_RIFLE]

Awesome build, I can't wait to see the end results.

 

[altoids]

Got frame slider mounts welded up:

Coat of zinc primer on:

Coat of black on (redo when I do body work):

Driver side mounted:

Passenger side finished:

Passenger side mounted:

Undercoated driver side body tie in:

Passenger body tie in welded up:

Passenger side caulked (Manus Bond):

Passeneger side undercoated:

Rear seats just set in place:

 

[Chevy PowerWagon]

This things going to be a beast.

 

[altoids]

Finally got last of body welded up:

Got steering also welded in place:

Almost got heater installed:

Almost ready to take to Chris (MarsFab) for the 4 link...

 

[blownJK]

 

[Spence]

You should probably consider putting a little more thought into those frame mounts, especially if this thing is going to get wheeled.

One bolt per attachment looks pretty sketchy, especially on a rig this heavy. I would at least consider welding the plates to the frame, if nothing else....

 

[altoids]

I'm attaching a piece of 3/8" or 1/4" plate steel to it later & tieing it in to slider & frame. To "boatside" it (I got some more things to do to it, right now just getn the basics knocked out). Thanks for input thou.