French Tickler buggy

Bebop · Feb 12, 2019

smbroady82 said:
NOS? :o

I've got plenty of rational reasons why NOS is a good idea. But mostly cause it's gonna be fun to hit it 8)

Eddyj said:
I’m glad you got your lightbar done... I’d get the snorkel and angry grill done before anything else.

No kidding man, I've gotta work on this angry grill thing asap so I can go to the thursday JK club meet in the Walmart parking lot and not be left alone. Def. adding that to the list.

Way ahead of you on the snorkel thing though:

I'm here for the fist pumps remember.

ridered3 said:
Oh yeah! Going to hit the switch and then get a shot of NOS Energy drink delivered. Kinda like a CamelBak drink setup, but French.

Sooooooo, the seats have a camelback pocket in them, and the thought of doing this kinda crossed my mind already :****:

kmcminn said:
When you put #bouncerkiller on every social media post. You better have more than a 5.3

Scared it'll lack some HP to flip it as quickly as you did ? laughing1

Eddyj · Feb 12, 2019

All joking around aside, with your front radiator please cut down an angry grill.
That would take this build to the next level

#angryFrenchtickler

P · Feb 13, 2019

Eddyj said:
All joking around aside, with your front radiator please cut down an angry grill.
That would take this build to the next level

#angryFrenchtickler

Kinky laughing1

Stay on it, you're Killin it !

bgredjeep · Feb 13, 2019

Bebop said:
Scared it'll lack some HP to flip it as quickly as you did ? laughing1

Oh Snap! :spin:

kmcminn · Feb 13, 2019

bgredjeep said:
Oh Snap! :spin:

Thats easy to say when hasnt really ever had a rig except for the one he parted out for this build. Maybe he had some little sammy in francelandia. Anyways you see where im going.

Bebop · Feb 13, 2019

Eddyj said:
All joking around aside, with your front radiator please cut down an angry grill.
That would take this build to the next level

#angryFrenchtickler

If I don't pay for it, I'll do it. Your move. :dunno:

kmcminn said:
Thats easy to say when hasnt really ever had a rig except for the one he parted out for this build. Maybe he had some little sammy in francelandia. Anyways you see where im going.

I'm a terrible driver. That's why I'm building something with a small engine #scared.

jeeptj99 · Feb 13, 2019

Bebop said:
I'm a terrible driver.

arent most people with buggies? More money than sense :stir: :flipoff1:

Bebop · Feb 13, 2019

We can't be all big ballers like you in a TJ on 35" and make everything look easy :smoke:

Some of us are overcompensating :****:

jeeptj99 · Feb 13, 2019

Bebop said:
We can't be all big ballers like you in a TJ on 35" and make everything look easy :smoke:

Some of us are overcompensating :****:

It's a tough life but someone has to do it. When i get these student loans that I dont have a degree for paid off i'll have something cool.

onetoncrawler · Feb 28, 2019

Updates????

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kmcminn · Feb 28, 2019

onetoncrawler said:
Updates????

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#bouncerkiller

Bebop · Mar 3, 2019

onetoncrawler said:
Updates????

Thanks for bumping this up !

Last update wasn't picture rich so I'll try to correct that.

Built some floors. Went with expanded metal for weight and ease of clean up.
Lori gave me the leftover sheet of metal Patrick used on his rig. I love that I'll have a few things coming from him on this buggy.
I'm happy with how they turned out.

I finished the fuel system plumbing. Uses a stock in-tank 2002 Silverado pump and a corvette filter/regulator.
I went back and added hose clamps everywhere after I took the pics.

You can see on this pic that I added firesleeve on the main feed line, just because the exhaust is kinda close and for abrasion protection.
I installed the atlas for the 6th and last time (I hope) after realizing the t-case adapter wasn't drilled right the first time. 74weld made it right and provided me with a new one free of charge. I still had to pull the mofo one more time. I also added the shifters and upgraded the linkage to heim joints instead of the standard e-clips that were broken/ready to break.

Shifter cable got some firesleeve too, and will get a little bracket to keep it from touching the muffler, just in case.

Airfilter is in. Very hard to install :D

Scored some tires and wheels of a HL member

Added the rad overflow tank

Plumbed the rad and started on the PS system

Had to get creative on the orbital valve since all the hose are crossing each other ::)

PS cooler and light bar mount

Changed the PS pump inlet to AN12, which required removing the pump housing (I'm running a P-pump). But in order to do that I had to remove the motor mount due to the 1 bolt you can see here. :flipgotcha:
I modified all that so I can pull the pump without doing all this BS again.

Started plumbing the brakes. As much hardline as possible, except for the links, there is 1 braided hose there, I didn't see the point of making a hardline for that. Maybe I'm wrong, time will tell.

Added a V-Band to split the exhaust in 2 pieces and make it easier to remove.

Also added the O2 sensors.

Current tally

onetoncrawler · Mar 3, 2019

Looking good.

Are you not running a mass air flow meter at all?

And fire sleeve is awesome. Lack of it cost us a finish in Arkansas due to a melted throttle cable

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Bebop · Mar 3, 2019

No MAF. Trying to keep it simple.

My tuner (James Schofield from Schofield Performance) said it's not ideal but it can be done. Turnkey Engines don't come with one and I know plenty of people happily running a speed density tune.

I definitely hope I don't need to add one, because I've got no room laughing1

CHASMAN9 · Mar 4, 2019

Excellent job Enzo, keep us up to date on this build. :dblthumb:

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Dirt700 · Mar 5, 2019

Going to be an awesome rig Enzo

Bebop · Mar 6, 2019

Thanks guys !

Can't wait 'till I'm out there tearing it up :D

P · Mar 11, 2019

What kinda half assed stuff you working on this week Enzo ? :stir:

laughing1 :flipoff1:

Bebop · Mar 11, 2019

I'm half-assing my carrier bearing mount tonight since I ****ed the original up last night.

Then I'm going to half-ass the steering ram mount some time this week :woot:

It's a new ram, but I'm going to use some used fittings and bolts on it, does that count ? :dunno:

laughing1

Bebop · Mar 26, 2019

Started on the shroud and interior.
Sheetmetal work is tough. Long learning curve.

Big thanks to my friends Donny and Amanda for loaning me some tools and helping/hanging out with me.

CHASMAN9 · Mar 27, 2019

Looking good Frenchie, what's the finish date looking like?

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Bebop · Mar 27, 2019

I keep adding **** to the list and pushing it out.

Hopefully June but not holding my breath.

Gonna wait on Holley to release the Terminator X EFI with 7" screen and CAN connection to run the engine.

I still got a couple major purchases to do big bells & bumpstop mostly.

Eddyj · Mar 27, 2019

I got $5 says it will be done before P’s is and $10 says it’s done an entire year before 5Bros Rockwell swap.

The Luke · Mar 27, 2019

Eddyj said:
I got $5 says it will be done before P’s is and $10 says it’s done an entire year before 5Bros Rockwell swap.

I like the way you think.

redneckengineered · Mar 27, 2019

Eddyj said:
I got $5 says it will be done before P’s is and $10 says it’s done an entire year before 5Bros Rockwell swap.

Project started 11/1/2008 http://www.hardlinecrawlers.com/forums/index.php?topic=4299.0

Solid bet sir but you need someone to take the other side to win any money :rolf:

CHASMAN9 · Mar 27, 2019

redneckengineered said:
Project started 11/1/2008 http://www.hardlinecrawlers.com/forums/index.php?topic=4299.0

Solid bet sir but you need someone to take the other side to win any money :rolf:

Speaking of getting buggies done......................................????????????????????????

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P · Apr 2, 2019

redneckengineered said:
Project started 11/1/2008 http://www.hardlinecrawlers.com/forums/index.php?topic=4299.0

Solid bet sir but you need someone to take the other side to win any money :rolf:

It's been done and re done since then, I just don't post much here. That said, yes my passion for it has been very lacking for many years :flipoff1: It's currently off the lift and close to playing. I'll take any of y'all's bets about Enzo beating me :****:

Bebop · Apr 8, 2019

Working on interior panels. It's taking forever and I'm nowhere near the level of quality of Tim from Bent Fab.

But it turned out "ok" for my first set I guess.

As you can see, there are many little mistakes and stuff I could have done better. Main thing is to take your time, install and remove 100000x billion times to check fitment and if you're concerned by scratches, make sure to protect them with masking tape or use panels that come with a wrap from the vendor. I don't care much about that.
I decided to limit the foot room in order to keep a 3" air gap between the headers and the side panels so I'm not cooking my feet. I'll add a heat shied too. I'm trying to avoid the use of header wrap.
A few tabs are left to completely finish the whole deal but that shouldn't take too long.

I also started on the gas pedal mount. Cable is a stock 2000 1500 Silverado so I can get it at Autozone if need be. I tried to use as many stock parts as I could around the vehicle.

Last but not least, I ordered a Holley Terminator X ECU and should get it late April. I've been a giant fan of the product since it was presented and I can't wait to have it in my hands. :smoke:

Jduck · Apr 8, 2019

Bebop said:
Last but not least, I ordered a Holley Terminator X ECU and should get it late April. I've been a giant fan of the product since it was presented and I can't wait to have it in my hands. :smoke:

flashemifyougotem That terminator system is really gonna change the game for projects like the majority of us have.