China FMC Style Event Update
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 3:32 pm
Hey guys,
Well it's been a while since my last post in here, and I can tell you that we have been hard at it building our vehicle for the International Strange Vehicle Games to be held in China late October. We got our hands on an early 80's Jeep Cherokee, 360, 727 auto, new rear LSD, new suspension, and various other bits and pieces for $1400. The body was rusty in few places, but the chassis was perfect.
We have since ripped the body off completely, just leaving the fire wall and the floor pan till just behind the driver. We have used roughly 50 metres of tubing to create the cage/frame for the vehicle, and it is quite some serious bar work. I do have some pics but not on this computer, so when I get a chance I'll attach some pics.
We are nearly up to the sheet metal stage, but before we do, we need to get a hold of some decent tyres. We are after some 33"-35" tyres, second hand preferably as we dn't have that must cash to spalsh around, and there is no point having new ones when we are only using them for three days, and we'll nbever see the vehicle again.
Can anyone recommend a decent tyre shop that deals in 2nd hand 33"-35" tyres, or does anyone around the Brisabane area have any that they would like to sell? I have approached Fourbies at Moorooka and they said they may be able to sell us some 33" MT Baja Claws, ex competition, but it may be a little pricey. If anyone can help out that would be greatly appreciated. I'll keep you updated on our progress.
Regards Peter.
Well it's been a while since my last post in here, and I can tell you that we have been hard at it building our vehicle for the International Strange Vehicle Games to be held in China late October. We got our hands on an early 80's Jeep Cherokee, 360, 727 auto, new rear LSD, new suspension, and various other bits and pieces for $1400. The body was rusty in few places, but the chassis was perfect.
We have since ripped the body off completely, just leaving the fire wall and the floor pan till just behind the driver. We have used roughly 50 metres of tubing to create the cage/frame for the vehicle, and it is quite some serious bar work. I do have some pics but not on this computer, so when I get a chance I'll attach some pics.
We are nearly up to the sheet metal stage, but before we do, we need to get a hold of some decent tyres. We are after some 33"-35" tyres, second hand preferably as we dn't have that must cash to spalsh around, and there is no point having new ones when we are only using them for three days, and we'll nbever see the vehicle again.
Can anyone recommend a decent tyre shop that deals in 2nd hand 33"-35" tyres, or does anyone around the Brisabane area have any that they would like to sell? I have approached Fourbies at Moorooka and they said they may be able to sell us some 33" MT Baja Claws, ex competition, but it may be a little pricey. If anyone can help out that would be greatly appreciated. I'll keep you updated on our progress.
Regards Peter.