Another lil something.....

[crash2]

This belongs to matt (did a bunch of work on his old TJ) and has been sitting untouched for far too long. Its a BNS chassis.

Has LS1/TH400/Atlas with 60's. Besides needing wiring there is a bunch of small stuff that needs to be addressed but all the big stuff is in place. Matt is a super cool guy and looking forward to getting this done so he can get out and have fun with it..

 

[crash2]

So I spent a couple hours going thru the boxes of stuff to see whats there and whats not.

Still evaluating the rig and probably going to take an area at a time. This is the first issue I saw. The res tank is mounted to the chassis with a 90 degree fitting to the pump--thats not going to last long..

So the hose looks to be 1/2" so I will need to order some -8 fittings. Now since its p/s do I need to use special hose? All the kits I have used I always used the hose that came with it.

 

[WHITE TRASH1]

When I worked parts we sold regular fuel line and what we called H hose. It was all Weatherhead but the H was rated for oils. Any hose shops hold have it if the local parts house doesnt.

 

[jprcrpr94]

So I spent a couple hours going thru the boxes of stuff to see whats there and whats not.

Still evaluating the rig and probably going to take an area at a time. This is the first issue I saw. The res tank is mounted to the chassis with a 90 degree fitting to the pump--thats not going to last long..

So the hose looks to be 1/2" so I will need to order some -8 fittings. Now since its p/s do I need to use special hose? All the kits I have used I always used the hose that came with it.

Napa can make you any sort of high pressure hose you need. That's where we used to get a lot of our hydraulic lines made when I was driving for JL

 

[Todd1803]

Isn't the reservoir side low pressure? Seems trans cooler line should work.

 

[crash2]

Ok so looking at using some Aeroquip fittings with AQP sockless hose

 

[DHR Darren]

That is a good looking rig. :awesomework:

 

[crash2]

That is a good looking rig. :awesomework:

With lots of good parts used in it...

I was also told to break it in when done :redneck:

 

[DHR Darren]

With lots of good parts used in it...

I was also told to break it in when done :redneck:

Exactly!
That's what I like about it, great parts, very well packaged & just such a solid piece.

It will be a fun break in period!:redneck:

 

[dickwart]

Love those chassis. Fun guys to wheel with too! :redneck:

 

[crash2]

So this is one thi g thst is bugging me..

 

[Jay W]

A hose that's not connected?

 

[79chevy39.5's]

seems like a shorter tank or some tube over it would make it seem more secure

 

[crash2]

Exposure

 

[DHR Darren]

Exposure

This.
I would skin around it in 16 gauge steel with removable/accessible panels so no part of the cell or fittings/lines/filler were exposed.

 

[crash2]

This.
I would skin around it in 16 gauge steel with removable/accessible panels so no part of the cell or fittings/lines/filler were exposed.

Unfortunately thing gauge steel isn't going to protect it from what I fear. Its kinda in the hit zone--from rolling over of laying on its back. Something thin tin won't protect it from.

 

[DHR Darren]

Unfortunately thing gauge steel isn't going to protect it from what I fear. Its kinda in the hit zone--from rolling over of laying on its back. Something thin tin won't protect it from.

That's what I thought you were looking at as was I.
It would help with a framework of 3/4" tube.
I also look at that & see how much it would help to move all fittings & lines to the front wall of the cell. That would be more work but also be alot safer than on top.
A guy could also make a custom cell to the rig, that would be the best option.

 

[crash2]

That's what I thought you were looking at as was I.
It would help with a framework of 3/4" tube.
I also look at that & see how much it would help to move all fittings & lines to the front wall of the cell. That would be more work but also be alot safer than on top.
A guy could also make a custom cell to the rig, that would be the best option.

My preferred option for sure is to dump that fuel cell. There is a bunch of room for a lay down style but......... Just trying to work within what we have...

It will work--just not "how" I would have done it if ya know what I am saying :awesomework:

 

[Clark]

A spare tire mounted over that would protect it. Or cut off the front tube work and put a radiator in front.

 

[DHR Darren]

My preferred option for sure is to dump that fuel cell. There is a bunch of room for a lay down style but......... Just trying to work within what we have...

It will work--just not "how" I would have done it if ya know what I am saying :awesomework:

I know exactly what you mean.
I am anxious to see the finished product! :awesomework: