90's throw back....Manche build

[offroadman83]

Holy cow...simply amazing fab!! I could fap...i mean i could look at these pictures all day!! :P

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[mcutler]

Time to get some shocks mounted!

Number 2 done, only 10 hrs on this one. 30 total, from first cut to completion. Not counting heims or labor, less than $75 in materials...save some cha- ching over buying kit. Just loss of time. [emoji481]

Plus I choose the motion ratio ;)

Matt

 

[stano]

I don't know what I'm more impressed by, the fab work, the design, the rate of completion or the fact your also keeping up with several build threads.......nice work all around and thanks for keeping us updated and for the detailed job of posting.


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[mcutler]

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I don't know what I'm more impressed by, the fab work, the design, the rate of completion or the fact your also keeping up with several build threads.......nice work all around and thanks for keeping us updated and for the detailed job of posting.


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Thanks stano, I'm enjoying the build, glad you guys are too.


How does 22"of vertical wheel travel (unstrapped) sound?

[emoji41]

Matt

 

[poolman]

Awesome work sir!!

 

[mcutler]

Re: Re: 90's throw back....Manche build

Awesome work sir!!

Thanks poolman!

Single shear for the win!

Matt

 

[The Luke]

That travel is obviously photoshopped. I can see the paint squiggles. Just like the thick chick thread.


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[Beerj]

Looks good to me. flashemifyougotem
Hows your driveshaft gonna feel about it?

 

[mcutler]

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That travel is obviously photoshopped. I can see the paint squiggles. Just like the thick chick thread.


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Lmao

Looks good to me. flashemifyougotem
Hows your driveshaft gonna feel about it?

That will be the tale of the tape. 34.25 long at ride height, haven't done the drop and squat measurements yet. I'm sure the droop will get strapped around 20", which will net 9 up and 11 down.

Matt

 

[mcutler]

3.625" of driveshaft slip, 9° of driveshaft change from droop to bump, always aiming at the t case output; matching angle at ride height.

Giggity, giggity....

Matt

 

[The Luke]

Yep, looks too good to be real......I knew it. Seriously tho, if I drop off my heep, some steaks and a case of beer, how far will that get me? :)


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[mcutler]

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Yep, looks too good to be real......I knew it. Seriously tho, if I drop off my heep, some steaks and a case of beer, how far will that get me? :)


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Well, we'll drink the beer, cook the steaks, and break out some graph paper to figure out your plan!



All shocks are mocked in now. Haven't cycled the front yet. Was able to get the front shocks under the hood! Lowers on front will probably be wiggled a bit to make room for the bumps. It's tight at the axle up front with 40° of steering.

Also some spy shots at ride height with pvc spacers on the shock shafts.

Matt

 

[NOVI FED COUPE]

Man that is badass!! Amazing!


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[kmcminn]

M CUTLER in my opinion is probably the most talented person that frequents HL. He does it all and super fast.

 

[mcutler]

Re: Re: 90's throw back....Manche build

Man that is badass!! Amazing!


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Thanks coupe

M CUTLER in my opinion is probably the most talented person that frequents HL. He does it all and super fast.

Damn, thanks K. That means a lot. I appreciate all the hardline community, and hope to meet more of you in the next season.

Matt

 

[5BrothersFabrication]

M CUTLER in my opinion is probably the most talented person that frequents HL. He does it all and super fast.

Agreed! In comparison, makes me feel like a lazy welfare mom. :****:

 

[The Luke]

Agreed! In comparison, makes me feel like a lazy welfare mom. :****:

Makes me feel like the drunk homeless guy that hangs out next to the homeless guy that's selling those papers.


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[grcthird]

Amazing work! This build has it all, awesome fab, kick ass suspension, having the body on it makes it really look good vs having it doved front and rear or somewhat firewalled. Wonder how it will do hitting stuff at speed, thinking about a similar rear suspension setup on a future build.

 

[onepieceatatime]

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Don't forget your JEGS, NRA, and BASSMASTERS stickers in that back glass. Even with all that badass fab work, it's still supposed to be a 90s throwback Manche!

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[Zjman]

You forgot the gun rack, I'd hang spare axles in it lol. Ur a hell of a fabricator man, makes me feel stupid


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[44BRAND]

WOW! The ride height pics really bring it to life. :****: Already knew it was gonna look badass, but seeing is flashemifyougotem. Some inner fenders if you got room, them back glass stickers, and a tonneau cover for the bed, nobody will know what hit em when it blows by their ass. Matt got then skillzz yall.

 

[grcthird]

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Don't forget your JEGS, NRA, and BASSMASTERS stickers in that back glass. Even with all that badass fab work, it's still supposed to be a 90s throwback Manche!

Take it a step further and get a pinstripe painter to write Manche under the driver's window and CoManche under the passenger window.

You going to paint the chassis and body or leave them raw?

 

[mcutler]

I really appreciate all the kind words guys!

No paint anywhere. Raw steel with a sealer.


Don't forget 'salt life', 'yeti', the browning antlers...

Matt


I like the manche- comanche thing..

 

[mcutler]

Did some cycling on the front today. Started clearance the fenders for articulation. Can't get the tuck like the rear, due to the natural taper and slope of the front clip. The tires will probably bump the outermost fender tube at stuff. Made some discoveries, (of which I was anticipating due to just slapping the shocks in there yesterday)--

Will be reducing front up travel from 7.75 to 7, and moving both upper and lower mounts to adjust to reach full bump, clear the top of the knuckle at full lock, and have room for the bumps.

It's tight up there, even with the motor sitting in my lap...[emoji481]


Just a shot or two of the front fender trim, you can see the line of where I will finally stop to clean it up and resemble the rear radius', I only trimmed as I needed...still some removal to do on the cab sub structure.

In actually really liking the absence of material, showing more space in the fender well.

Edit: the chrome emblem will return close to its original location...[emoji106]

Matt

 

[mcutler]

Re: Re: 90's throw back....Manche build

Amazing work! This build has it all, awesome fab, kick ass suspension, having the body on it makes it really look good vs having it doved front and rear or somewhat firewalled. Wonder how it will do hitting stuff at speed, thinking about a similar rear suspension setup on a future build.

Properly tuned should be great. Be testing out my tuning abilities soon; got me some learning from Wayne- zukizzy last year on the buggy.

Have already been conferring with Wayne about a starting shim stack. I've already inventoried my shim box, ready to go.

Thanks!

Matt

 

[74_Chevota]

Im usually pretty quiet in build threads, but i am impressed with the detail level here. I hope you beat the hell out of it when you are done! laughing1

 

[mcutler]

Re: Re: 90's throw back....Manche build

Im usually pretty quiet in build threads, but i am impressed with the detail level here. I hope you beat the hell out of it when you are done! laughing1

Thanks Sam. We need to get a ride together next spring. Seems we're always passing each other at events.

Matt

 

[74_Chevota]

Absolutely. Planning to be at the Flats in a few weeks for that event. Not sure if you will be around for that one or not.

 

[mcutler]

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Would like to get there, but I need every spare free minute to get this joker done. I can see the light....a little bit...lol.

We'll hook up soon!

Matt

 

[mcutler]

Matt