What would you build out of....

[Firemanray]

...this:
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd11/firemanray21/001-1.jpg
I may be "aquiring" this 4x4 chassis this week. I thinkl it's a Chevy short w/b truck. Thoughts??



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[bigjim350]

Would make a good little mud buggy. If you build a tube buggy out of it, it wont flex at all with those stiff leafs and being so light. But would make a good mud buggy.

[cantab27]

anything green..................................

[saar]

I would build a really nice buggy!

[prerunner1982]

I don't think it is GM... at first I thought it was an 81-87 Chevy truck or 91 if Blazer based on what appears to be the front marker light under the tire there. However the dash and gas tank are not designs I am familiar with...having owned an 82 Chevy truck and an 87 GMC truck. Also it does not look long enough to be a shortbed... more along the lines of a Blazer/Jimmy.

What would I do with it? Put a truck cab on it and a flat bed.

[bigjim350]

Fairly sure the body under the frame didn't come off the frame. And those are for sure chevy axles on the frame. It is a bit short so could be a full size blazer frame.

[4.3LXJ]

It is a Blazer frame. I recognize the front shock mounts and the right hand drop and bolt pattern and too short for a pickup. So you could put a 350 in it and some bent tubing for a buggy. Too bad it isn't Ford, you could transplant those axles under the XJ

[Firemanray]

Well I own it now,whatever it turns out to be! Yes I think it's a blazer chassis. Had a Datsun PU cab on it, been used as a mud buggy already. The rear axle is locked, maybe welded not sure yet. It has a transfer case on it and all drive shafts. 3- 12.5x35x15 AT's and 4- 10 or 12 inch wide wheels. Looks like it will be a fun build. Maybe ya'll will let me keep it on here even though it's not an XJ.

[Mudderoy]

Well I own it now,whatever it turns out to be! Yes I think it's a blazer chassis. Had a Datsun PU cab on it, been used as a mud buggy already. The rear axle is locked, maybe welded not sure yet. It has a transfer case on it and all drive shafts. 3- 12.5x35x15 AT's and 4- 10 or 12 inch wide wheels. Looks like it will be a fun build. Maybe ya'll will let me keep it on here even though it's not an XJ.

lol I think you know we go with what's interesting here over XJ. XJ posting is safe, be bold! :D

[Firemanray]

lol I think you know we go with what's interesting here over XJ. XJ posting is safe, be bold! :D

My 14 y/o son is gonna flip when he sees this project!
DAD= :yourock:


.....oh yeah I'm pretty sure it won't be green!

[msmoorenburg]

i have a rusy body of this you can stick on top :D

http://www.shannons.com.au/library/images/auctions/O5D2YVIJD7X9A920_medium.jpg

[xj4life2]

Tube rock buggy !!! junkyard drivetrain, some tube and your there !!!

[Firemanray]

Here's some more pics:
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd11/firemanray21/buggy002.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd11/firemanray21/buggy001.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd11/firemanray21/buggy003.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd11/firemanray21/buggy004.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

It even has a what looks like a 4" lift on it

[Firemanray]

It even has a what looks like a 4" lift on it

Yep, that to, 4 or 6, I haven't measured it yet. This thing was on it's way to the scrap metal yard. Lucky I got good friends!

[prerunner1982]

That is what I figured.... gas tank is probably from the datsun too.

[LizardRunner]

Woooo now there's a fun project in the making.

[Firemanray]

I think this project is going to move a little faster than I thought!!! I'm pretty sure I have the motor, tranny, cooling system, steering and brakes all covered now. I need a 36x12.5x15 tire for a roller so I can tow this thing around to work on it.

[Mudderoy]

I think this project is going to move a little faster than I thought!!! I'm pretty sure I have the motor, tranny, cooling system, steering and brakes all covered now. I need a 36x12.5x15 tire for a roller so I can tow this thing around to work on it.

This looks like it will be an interesting build. I know it sucks having to slow down to take pictures but... :popcorn:

[Firemanray]

This looks like it will be an interesting build. I know it sucks having to slow down to take pictures but... :popcorn:
When i officially get started i will make a build thread for it.

[Showtime3492]

You should link the front! This has potential.. lots of potential