90's throw back....Manche build

The Luke · Nov 29, 2017

dwa2469 said:
Man I still think that buggy is the best ever, I don't think I could have parted with it :****:

What he said.

mcutler · Nov 29, 2017

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dwa2469 said:
Man I still think that buggy is the best ever, I don't think I could have parted with it :****:

The Luke said:
What he said.

She certainly was a good one. I wish the current owner... don't know who it is now, would put her back in service. (I think it's changed hands about 3 times so far). I sold it only needing a motor (and harness) and th350... seriously, even sent it with the steering pump and exhaust manifolds...????

It worked too well, and looked good doing it, to sit in a building collecting dust.

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AllGoNoShow · Nov 29, 2017

I was a little doubtful on it still being able to have a "sleeper" look after all the work, but you really would have to do a double take at it from 30 steps away to realize the amount of work you put into it. If it didn't have the cage coming out the back of the cab it would really blend in. Nice work man.

TBItoy · Nov 29, 2017

AllGoNoShow said:
I was a little doubtful on it still being able to have a "sleeper" look after all the work, but you really would have to do a double take at it from 30 steps away to realize the amount of work you put into it. If it didn't have the cage coming out the back of the cab it would really blend in. Nice work man.

Paint the cage chrome and put a row of busted up walmart KC daylighter knockoffs across the top and it would look right at home on an ol Coon hunter's 'Manche

jeeptj99 · Nov 29, 2017

I saw this thing from a distance Friday morning and instantly wanted to go over and drool. Got to look it over a couple times on the trails and man the fab work on this thing is second to none. Thanks for answering my 1000 questions on the trails.

Bebop · Nov 29, 2017

I was thinking about the same with a full body from an XJ and 4 functional doors/seats.

Would be an amazing family trail machine. 8)

mcutler · Nov 29, 2017

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Bebop said:
I was thinking about the same with a full body from an XJ and 4 functional doors/seats.

Would be an amazing family trail machine. 8)

Do it!

jeeptj99 said:
I saw this thing from a distance Friday morning and instantly wanted to go over and drool. Got to look it over a couple times on the trails and man the fab work on this thing is second to none. Thanks for answering my 1000 questions on the trails.

Thanks man! I like talking shop.

TBItoy said:
Paint the cage chrome and put a row of busted up walmart KC daylighter knockoffs across the top and it would look right at home on an ol Coon hunter's 'Manche

That would be the icing on the cake.

AllGoNoShow said:
I was a little doubtful on it still being able to have a "sleeper" look after all the work, but you really would have to do a double take at it from 30 steps away to realize the amount of work you put into it. If it didn't have the cage coming out the back of the cab it would really blend in. Nice work man.

Thanks brother!

THIS is why I built a streetable rig...

37" DOT tires now on... time to pick Mattix up from school!

Two happy dudes...

Matt

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Rockwells607 · Nov 29, 2017

Saw this at rbd it’s awesome!

Bebop · Nov 30, 2017

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mcutler said:
Do it!

I need to start building all the other crazy rigs I have in my head before this one laughing1

zjtrey · Nov 30, 2017

Congrats on completion.... if any buggy is ever complete..

Forgive me if you've posted this but how did you go about getting it tagged in NC? I could have a lot more fun if I could get a tag on my buggy..

whiskeymakin · Nov 30, 2017

I can only imagine some of the gas station conversations you will have hahaha

stano · Nov 30, 2017

whiskeymakin said:
I can only imagine some of the gas station conversations you will have hahaha

If it's anything like around here it'll go "hey man, u goin' muddin'?......., oh, it's built for the rocks/desert......I had a Cherokee on 31's that ran every trail in 500 miles........."

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The Luke · Nov 30, 2017

stano said:
If it's anything like around here it'll go "hey man, u goin' muddin'?......., oh, it's built for the rocks/desert......I had a Cherokee on 31's that ran every trail in 500 miles........."

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It’s like you’ve been there at every gas station I’ve ever pulled the jeep into.....

MonnlightRacing77 · Nov 30, 2017

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mcutler said:
She certainly was a good one. I wish the current owner... don't know who it is now, would put her back in service. (I think it's changed hands about 3 times so far). I sold it only needing a motor (and harness) and th350... seriously, even sent it with the steering pump and exhaust manifolds...????

It worked too well, and looked good doing it, to sit in a building collecting dust.

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It's back together and for sale.has a 6.2 out of a 2013 camaro now.clean build on the buggy

Molly Hatchet · Nov 30, 2017

Super nice work man. One-off build! Congrats!!! Now go launch it!

mcutler · Nov 30, 2017

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Rockwells607 said:
Saw this at rbd it€™s awesome!

Thanks, it was nice meeting you guys!... And seeing that super slick new buggy.

zjtrey said:
Congrats on completion.... if any buggy is ever complete..

Forgive me if you've posted this but how did you go about getting it tagged in NC? I could have a lot more fun if I could get a tag on my buggy..

So true.
Nothing special, went to dmv with ***le and inspection slip, paid and walked out with a tag, its still a 1990 jeep Comanche pickup as far as the state is concerned. No emissions in my county, only visual safety inspection.

whiskeymakin said:
I can only imagine some of the gas station conversations you will have hahaha

stano said:
If it's anything like around here it'll go "hey man, u goin' muddin'?......., oh, it's built for the rocks/desert......I had a Cherokee on 31's that ran every trail in 500 miles........."

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The Luke said:
It€™s like you€™ve been there at every gas station I€™ve ever pulled the jeep into.....

Same damn gas station here....lmaoCool, got a link to the ad? Just curious.

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mcutler · Nov 30, 2017

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Molly Hatchet said:
Super nice work man. One-off build! Congrats!!! Now go launch it!

Thanks! Hope to get in the trail again by new years

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bbtank45 · Dec 1, 2017

Happen to get any videos of this beast in action at RBD?

You need to start another build thread so we have something to follow!

mcutler · Dec 1, 2017

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bbtank45 said:
Happen to get any videos of this beast in action at RBD?

You need to start another build thread so we have something to follow!

No, my co-pilot (11 yr old) too lazy to get out, even to help with the winch.

Hopefully soon.

Still more to come, thread isn't over yet!

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The Luke · Dec 2, 2017

How did you manage to go to a park, named after the biggest offroad film company in the universe, where cameras are stashed in every tree and rock, and escape without getting a single video? This thing is truly a sleeper.

Or you’re actually Fab1.....

mcutler · Dec 2, 2017

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The Luke said:
How did you manage to go to a park, named after the biggest offroad film company in the universe, where cameras are stashed in every tree and rock, and escape without getting a single video? This thing is truly a sleeper.

Or you€™re actually Fab1.....

You got me....

I got a free 05 sd60 axle sitting here.... but my wife charges $650 per hour to drive past the house to the shop ...

Beats the hell out of me on the film comment, but the times I saw Matt in the woods, he was riding with his bouncer and others, behind us. Chatted with Cole many times at the pavilion... but never saw him in the woods. Both @madram11 and @bustedknucklefims did a walk around at the pavilion beside Cole's trailer though, that was pretty cool.

Did talk to Carter, and Ricky B @speeding, about somewhere to get the truck up to speed, but there was a campground speed limit in effect, and we didn't want to invite any unwelcome attention, or cause any problems... maybe next time.

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xjkrawler · Dec 6, 2017

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mcutler said:
Did talk to Carter, and Ricky B @speeding, about somewhere to get the truck up to speed, but there was a campground speed limit in effect, and we didn't want to invite any unwelcome attention, or cause any problems... maybe next time.

Had a blast night riding with you saturday night! as for the go fast we were hauling through the woods pretty fast and keeping up. Seemed to soak up anything and everything you put it through!

mcutler · Dec 6, 2017

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xjkrawler said:
Had a blast night riding with you saturday night! as for the go fast we were hauling through the woods pretty fast and keeping up. Seemed to soak up anything and everything you put it through!

Yea man, that was a good evening ride!

A little more tuning/ seat time and she'll be even better. It's a blast to drive on the road as well, handles better than anything else I own, lol.

We'll do it again soon.

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94xjsport94 · Dec 7, 2017

Saw you several times in passing at RBD. Hate i didnt get a chance to stop and talk to you. Pictures and Videos on FB dont do it justice im sure.

mcutler · Dec 10, 2017

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94xjsport94 said:
Saw you several times in passing at RBD. Hate i didnt get a chance to stop and talk to you. Pictures and Videos on FB dont do it justice im sure.

Yea, I feel like I didn't get to meet a lot of hard liners. The ones I did, don't know if I know them all by their screen names lol.

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5BrothersFabrication · Dec 21, 2017

Did the best thread ever just fizzle out? Get any of those minor fixes done? Any more wheelin going on? I'm a little blue balled over here! :****:

onepieceatatime · Dec 21, 2017

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5BrothersFabrication said:
Did the best thread ever just fizzle out? I'm a little blue balled over here! :****:

This thread is super badass but I think you meant to post this in the thick chick thread! Lol

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5BrothersFabrication · Dec 21, 2017

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onepieceatatime said:
This thread is super badass but I think you meant to post this in the thick chick thread! Lol

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No, my crawler is a thick chick. This is a skinny minnie, but I ain't gonna lie, hitit !!!

mcutler · Dec 22, 2017

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5BrothersFabrication said:
Did the best thread ever just fizzle out? Get any of those minor fixes done? Any more wheelin going on? I'm a little blue balled over here! :****:

No sir, just been extremely busy with holiday business traffic and of course the holidays.

Shop time coming back here in a week or so.

I have been driving it regularly around town. Has about 125 miles on it, 5 miles at a time, lol.

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rebel taco 22 · Dec 24, 2017

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mcutler said:
No sir, just been extremely busy with holiday business traffic and of course the holidays.

Shop time coming back here in a week or so.

I have been driving it regularly around town. Has about 125 miles on it, 5 miles at a time, lol.

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How does it do at speed? Had it up to 70-80 mph yet?

Do you think you could use it as a hardcore expedition vehicle?

I've been going back and forth about having a mechanical link and saw Goatbuilt's subframe for a 3-link.