Nice Rock Waggy build!!!

[COLOFIREMAN]

This guy comes to the 4x4 shop here and asks the owner, TY, "Can you build me a pissed-off trail buggy out of a Wagoneer?" Ty says, "It'll cost you." He said,"How much?" Ty works a estimate up for 18,000! The guys only reply was, "Can it be ready for Moab?" :eek:

I don't think he's a member here but I'll work on that.:D

I took some pics when it was on the lift and I will try to keep up with progress. Sorry about the quality of the pic's, i took them with my phone. :thumbsup:

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[Gambler68]

Holy Crap. Someone got a good early tax refund :thumbsup:

[bigun]

He is spending that much and still running a D44 in the front?

[COLOFIREMAN]

He is spending that much and still running a D44 in the front?

Yes, but he's going to super44HD it?????:confused: He like the ground clearance it gives him I guess???

[matt thompson]

18 G's :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: wow. dts axle 2500, springs 500, high steer arms 350, 4 speed atlas 3000, wheels and tires 1300... getting someone to pay 18 g's to work on a full size jeep, priceless.

[bushwood44]

It sure most be nice to have that kind of budget for a build.

[Dmntxn77]

Wow, that much $$ and not even going to 4 link it??

I dont get it...???...

Where is all the money going?

[jeeping1974]

Wow, that much $$ and not even going to 4 link it??

I dont get it...???...

Where is all the money going?

labor maybe. it must be nice to not even blink when dropping 18 grand.

[COLOFIREMAN]

What you guys are seeing is week one of a 4 week build. On the schedule is a cage, bars on front bumper, rear tube bumper, gauges, B&M shifter, super 44HD kit, Klune V, Atlas, rebuilt the tranny, mods on the heads, winch, etc, etc ,etc.:D

[Rednex4x4s]

what size tires? .... Yeh he is putting out some coin on the labor.I used to do some fabricating for people when I mud raced I charged 50 bucks an hour for fabricating and I was part time in my spare time.Ive seen shops in upwards of 75 to 100 dollars an hour.

[COLOFIREMAN]

The tires are 37x12.50x15 MTR'S. Those are the one mounted on it in the picture.

[matt thompson]

For that kind of coin I'd want d60 front and trick 4 link/coilovers... but I dig it and at least he's spendin it on an fsj and not another tj, I'll be watchin this keep the posts comin.

[AlsChopShop]

yeah... i would have been running coils all around for that kind of money.

i guess it would be cool to drop that kind of money without a second thought. then again, i like building my stuff on a budget, and then trying to wheel hard but keeping her together for the ride home. i like the challenge of not having much $$ to throw at my rig.

Al

[misfittom138]

yeah... i would have been running coils all around for that kind of money.

i guess it would be cool to drop that kind of money without a second thought. then again, i like building my stuff on a budget, and then trying to wheel hard but keeping her together for the ride home. i like the challenge of not having much $$ to throw at my rig.

Al

X2.

[Stuka]

The price is right for having those items installed. But, 37's (looks like 37's)
with half ton axles?

And I REALLY dont like the rear suspension setup. Tad's flip kit is far superior. And The shackle reversal up front could have been done better. But maybe its not done. Those front spring mounts need to be tied together.

[matt thompson]

oh yeah and since money is a non-issue please buy custom/or make custom drag link/tie rods. Cutting stockers in half and sleeving them looks too redneck on a "atlas/klune v" type of a rig IMHO:thumbsup:

[ncjeepers]

For that kind dough you'd think you'd get something better than cut-and-paste steering linkage!

[Sambo]

well a good built 9"will hold its own with 37's...i wouldnt push it any further tho!
but like whats been said 18g and not even a coil or link to be seen:confused:

[FSJeeper]

$18,000 does not get you much these days if you are farming the work out. I am friends with several known builders who get a Jeep and a check for $75,000 to get started. Rich kids annd their toys.

I am building a crewcab M715 and have the engine, bodywork, drivetrain, axles, chassis, etc. all sorted out and at the minimum, I'll spend at least $25,000 more on it before it is running.

[Dmntxn77]

Another week down...

Any updates??

[COLOFIREMAN]

Sorry, just went by there today and he hasn't been able to touch it sue to the Moab rush. Guess he'll be pulling some late nights.:rolleyes:

[Rednex4x4s]

All I can say is for 18 grand my rig would be outa this world.
Heres my break down.
87 G-Wag running and passing a Mo. Inspection at time of purchase $900

Sold the front leafs and axles for $475

One role of wire for the welder $45

Spent $550 on HD44 front and 14 bolt rear with 4.10 and open carriers and 4 white spoke wheels

6" Hell creek suspension with the proper U-bolts for the axles I have
$860

6" x1/4" plate to make new rear perches and spring hangers.$25

steel for front hangers $30

home built rear shackles(my own desighn not just an everday shackle) $40

New Edelbrock 600 carb of craigslist $125 stole that.

receiver hitch to mount on front,pick-n-pull $10

total $2110 spent so far

still need tires which will be no more than a $1000 they will be used lots of good used tires out there for under a grand

drive shafts worse case $600

high steer no more than $400

winch $500

misc.Brake lines and bolts maybe $200 more

suburban gas tank at pick-n-pull $25

steel for the gas tank mounts $50

once I have time to build probably about $300 for my bumpers.

rock sliders to replace my rocker panels home made $100

total to go before ready to wheel $3175

future dana 60 build for front maybe $3000 which will include the axle ,OX locker ,shafts and other misc. parts for it.

future cage and more body armour $500

future fuel injection $2000

total future mods in mind at this time $5500

total bill under $10,000 what I would do with other 8,000 he is spending link suspension with coilsin the rear one more winch on board compressor and welder and more cage and still have money to spend.

[1978JP]

wow nice looking rig...a cummins swap would be awsome with that 18 grand. LoL Keep us updated!!!:thumbsup:

[COLOFIREMAN]

Well Ty, the shop owner, didn't make the deadline but I was able to snap a few pics of the cool tranny mount he made!

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Also look what I found at Canyon Truck hiding under a rotting waggy......

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The guy wanted a thin tank that wouldn't go into the cabin area. So I looked around a little and found this. $40.00...not to bad for the thick made tank. It's even been lined with a gray coating so the inside is very clean.:thumbsup:

[krek]

The customer dropped $18,000 and the shop owner didn't meet his deadline?

Brilliant :rolleyes:

[COLOFIREMAN]

Yeah, the owner of the waggy's schedule changed and he wasn't able to go to Moab. Good for Ty,the shop owner.:rolleyes: :cool:

[bigun]

Like the tranny mount! Grey coating is probably "Tank Seal" you used to be able to pick it up at motorcycle shops. I am sure that it has been discontinued becase some eco freak decided that it caused cancer in nite crawlers or some thing.

[Carl78Cher]

All I can say is for 18 grand my rig would be outa this world.
Heres my break down.
87 G-Wag running and passing a Mo. Inspection at time of purchase $900

Sold the front leafs and axles for $475

One role of wire for the welder $45

Spent $550 on HD44 front and 14 bolt rear with 4.10 and open carriers and 4 white spoke wheels

6" Hell creek suspension with the proper U-bolts for the axles I have
$860

6" x1/4" plate to make new rear perches and spring hangers.$25

steel for front hangers $30

home built rear shackles(my own desighn not just an everday shackle) $40

New Edelbrock 600 carb of craigslist $125 stole that.

receiver hitch to mount on front,pick-n-pull $10

total $2110 spent so far

still need tires which will be no more than a $1000 they will be used lots of good used tires out there for under a grand

drive shafts worse case $600

high steer no more than $400

winch $500

misc.Brake lines and bolts maybe $200 more

suburban gas tank at pick-n-pull $25

steel for the gas tank mounts $50

once I have time to build probably about $300 for my bumpers.

rock sliders to replace my rocker panels home made $100

total to go before ready to wheel $3175

future dana 60 build for front maybe $3000 which will include the axle ,OX locker ,shafts and other misc. parts for it.

future cage and more body armour $500

future fuel injection $2000

total future mods in mind at this time $5500

total bill under $10,000 what I would do with other 8,000 he is spending link suspension with coilsin the rear one more winch on board compressor and welder and more cage and still have money to spend.
If you have the time, skills and tools to do your own work $18K will go a long ways like you pointed out. That's why I learned/am learning to do my own work(my next purchase is going to be a tube bender and cold cut saw). Paying others to do it for you will make money disappear fast.