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<blockquote data-quote="Boxxerace" data-source="post: 809546" data-attributes="member: 16687"><p>Good point Bunk. I am still in way early planning phase. </p><p></p><p>I figure I will tear off all the front body and start with the core, engine placement (re-inforcement), steering box placement, etc.) Later, I will work on figuring how to get the tin stuff around everything else. I really want to keep the rig as low as it can be, so I doubt much fender will be left. </p><p></p><p>I am not looking to eliminate all the fine Toy body and go all jungle gym, its just I prefer to get things done "right" the first few times (part of why I am asking you guys who actually know what they are doing). </p><p></p><p>As to the frame, I figure some good thick chunks of steel and some bracing will do ok. Probably do some kind of tube engine cradle that integrates with whatever bumper is in front. I am still leaning towards internal cage for strength, although I like the idea of some integrated or external tube that helps prevent windshield shattering. I do want something that can keep its occupants somewhat dry (since I have a little girl as my winch buddy), doors off in summer. </p><p></p><p>Ok, going a bit off topic. Back to the engine question. Aside from the width, the adaptors for the chevy engine mounts should allow a somewhat easy engine install in the right location (well, "right" being relative)?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Boxxerace, post: 809546, member: 16687"] Good point Bunk. I am still in way early planning phase. I figure I will tear off all the front body and start with the core, engine placement (re-inforcement), steering box placement, etc.) Later, I will work on figuring how to get the tin stuff around everything else. I really want to keep the rig as low as it can be, so I doubt much fender will be left. I am not looking to eliminate all the fine Toy body and go all jungle gym, its just I prefer to get things done "right" the first few times (part of why I am asking you guys who actually know what they are doing). As to the frame, I figure some good thick chunks of steel and some bracing will do ok. Probably do some kind of tube engine cradle that integrates with whatever bumper is in front. I am still leaning towards internal cage for strength, although I like the idea of some integrated or external tube that helps prevent windshield shattering. I do want something that can keep its occupants somewhat dry (since I have a little girl as my winch buddy), doors off in summer. Ok, going a bit off topic. Back to the engine question. Aside from the width, the adaptors for the chevy engine mounts should allow a somewhat easy engine install in the right location (well, "right" being relative)? [/QUOTE]
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