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Digger's '69 Build Thread
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Official CCB Member   Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:36 pm Posts: 3980 Location: Roxborough Park, Colorado 
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 Re: New Member 69I don't know the first thing about computer modeling but that is impressive as hell
I can imagine that the hood and fenders, especially the top of the fenders, will be challenging NICE WORK ! _________________ 1977 Sport, 351w OBDII EFI motor, 4R70W auto, 4:88 gears, ARB lockers, 3.5" suspension, 33" tires. |
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Official CCB Member  Joined: Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:53 pm Posts: 1276
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Re: New Member 69 _________________ Cummins R2.8 diesel, ZF5, AtlasII, HP44/BB9, ARBs, coiled / linked suspension, 37" KO2s, full cage, bumpers, etc. Build Thread: Average 23.5 mpg, Best tank: 25.1 mpg |
| Sun Feb 01, 2015 10:11 am |
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Official CCB Member  Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 12:04 am Posts: 6198 Images: 0 Location: Lakewood
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Re: New Member 69 I'm curious-what issues are you seeing?
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Official CCB Member Joined: Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:53 pm Posts: 1276
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Re: New Member 69 You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. _________________ Cummins R2.8 diesel, ZF5, AtlasII, HP44/BB9, ARBs, coiled / linked suspension, 37" KO2s, full cage, bumpers, etc. Build Thread: Average 23.5 mpg, Best tank: 25.1 mpg |
| Mon Feb 02, 2015 12:52 am |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:53 pm Posts: 1276
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Re: New Member 69 A few more to show some progress. Things are coming together. The more organic shapes like the top and grill were tricky and took a while to hash out.
by , on Flickr by , on Flickr by , on Flickr by , on Flickr by , on Flickr Still need to finish the sides of the top, some interior and small details like hinges, lights, trim rings, etc. _________________ Cummins R2.8 diesel, ZF5, AtlasII, HP44/BB9, ARBs, coiled / linked suspension, 37" KO2s, full cage, bumpers, etc. Build Thread: Average 23.5 mpg, Best tank: 25.1 mpg Last edited by Digger on Wed Dec 19, 2018 7:58 pm, edited 1 time in total. |
| Sun Feb 15, 2015 12:34 am |
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Official CCB Member  Joined: Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:33 pm Posts: 2460
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Re: New Member 69 Is the front narrowed? It doesn't look as squared to the windshield.
_________________ 69 Wagon, 351W, Explorer EFI & Serpentine, ZF5, 35" tires, 3.5 SL, 2 BL, WARN 8274 |
| Sun Feb 15, 2015 12:47 am |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2010 3:20 pm Posts: 393 Location: Pueblo West
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Re: New Member 69 That stuff is frickin cool.Wish I had the time to learn it.Windshield frame should be a trapezoid.
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| Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:13 am |
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Official CCB Member  Joined: Sat Nov 06, 2010 9:36 pm Posts: 1101 Location: Arvada
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Re: New Member 69 _________________ There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness" |
| Sun Feb 15, 2015 8:33 am |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:53 pm Posts: 1276
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Re: New Member 69 _________________ Cummins R2.8 diesel, ZF5, AtlasII, HP44/BB9, ARBs, coiled / linked suspension, 37" KO2s, full cage, bumpers, etc. Build Thread: Average 23.5 mpg, Best tank: 25.1 mpg |
| Sun Feb 15, 2015 9:29 am |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2010 3:20 pm Posts: 393 Location: Pueblo West
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Re: New Member 69 Just Here's to help.What version of solid works are you using?
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Official CCB Member Joined: Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:53 pm Posts: 1276
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Re: New Member 69 _________________ Cummins R2.8 diesel, ZF5, AtlasII, HP44/BB9, ARBs, coiled / linked suspension, 37" KO2s, full cage, bumpers, etc. Build Thread: Average 23.5 mpg, Best tank: 25.1 mpg |
| Sun Feb 15, 2015 9:49 am |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:33 pm Posts: 2460
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Re: New Member 69 It's all really cool stuff. What's the end goal with putting all of this together?
_________________ 69 Wagon, 351W, Explorer EFI & Serpentine, ZF5, 35" tires, 3.5 SL, 2 BL, WARN 8274 |
| Sun Feb 15, 2015 9:58 am |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:53 pm Posts: 1276
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Re: New Member 69 _________________ Cummins R2.8 diesel, ZF5, AtlasII, HP44/BB9, ARBs, coiled / linked suspension, 37" KO2s, full cage, bumpers, etc. Build Thread: Average 23.5 mpg, Best tank: 25.1 mpg |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2010 3:20 pm Posts: 393 Location: Pueblo West
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Re: New Member 69 Your files and a 5 axis mill I could go
 .Sure would save a lot of sanding. |
| Sun Feb 15, 2015 10:12 am |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:53 pm Posts: 1276
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Re: New Member 69 _________________ Cummins R2.8 diesel, ZF5, AtlasII, HP44/BB9, ARBs, coiled / linked suspension, 37" KO2s, full cage, bumpers, etc. Build Thread: Average 23.5 mpg, Best tank: 25.1 mpg |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:53 pm Posts: 1276
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Re: New Member 69 _________________ Cummins R2.8 diesel, ZF5, AtlasII, HP44/BB9, ARBs, coiled / linked suspension, 37" KO2s, full cage, bumpers, etc. Build Thread: Average 23.5 mpg, Best tank: 25.1 mpg |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2010 3:20 pm Posts: 393 Location: Pueblo West
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Re: New Member 69 I know where one is.
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Official CCB Member Joined: Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:53 pm Posts: 1276
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Re: New Member 69 _________________ Cummins R2.8 diesel, ZF5, AtlasII, HP44/BB9, ARBs, coiled / linked suspension, 37" KO2s, full cage, bumpers, etc. Build Thread: Average 23.5 mpg, Best tank: 25.1 mpg Last edited by Digger on Wed Dec 19, 2018 8:00 pm, edited 1 time in total. |
| Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:42 pm |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:33 pm Posts: 2460
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Re: New Member 69 Much! This stuff is pretty cool!
_________________ 69 Wagon, 351W, Explorer EFI & Serpentine, ZF5, 35" tires, 3.5 SL, 2 BL, WARN 8274 |
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Official CCB Member  Joined: Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:03 pm Posts: 4371 Images: 0 Location: Parker, CO
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Re: New Member 69 I'll hazard a guess that the cropped front and rear portions will be filled by your bumpers?
_________________ Best to Date MPG: 26.6 |
| Sun Feb 15, 2015 5:21 pm |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2010 3:20 pm Posts: 393 Location: Pueblo West
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Re: New Member 69 Much better.
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Official CCB Member Joined: Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:53 pm Posts: 1276
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Re: New Member 69 _________________ Cummins R2.8 diesel, ZF5, AtlasII, HP44/BB9, ARBs, coiled / linked suspension, 37" KO2s, full cage, bumpers, etc. Build Thread: Average 23.5 mpg, Best tank: 25.1 mpg Last edited by Digger on Wed Apr 21, 2021 7:06 pm, edited 1 time in total. |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:03 pm Posts: 4371 Images: 0 Location: Parker, CO
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New Member 69 The fold down idea is on my list, inspired by this build on overland expo.
  I'd like it to also carry a dirt bike. _________________ Best to Date MPG: 26.6 |
| Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:28 pm |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:53 pm Posts: 1276
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Re: New Member 69 Cool!
Got a link? _________________ Cummins R2.8 diesel, ZF5, AtlasII, HP44/BB9, ARBs, coiled / linked suspension, 37" KO2s, full cage, bumpers, etc. Build Thread: Average 23.5 mpg, Best tank: 25.1 mpg |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:03 pm Posts: 4371 Images: 0 Location: Parker, CO
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New Member 69 Expedition Portal, not Overland Expo (too many expo forums!)
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showt ... p?t=129110 One of many threads I'm subscribed to that are inspiring. _________________ Best to Date MPG: 26.6 |
| Sun Feb 15, 2015 7:11 pm |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:33 pm Posts: 2460
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Re: New Member 69 _________________ 69 Wagon, 351W, Explorer EFI & Serpentine, ZF5, 35" tires, 3.5 SL, 2 BL, WARN 8274 |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:53 pm Posts: 1276
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Re: New Member 69 Another Update:
With the links finished up, I needed to patch the frame and build some shock mounts. The CAD work paid off and the mounts dropped right in. No fuss. by , on Flickr by , on Flickr by , on Flickr by , on Flickr by , on Flickr by , on Flickr _________________ Cummins R2.8 diesel, ZF5, AtlasII, HP44/BB9, ARBs, coiled / linked suspension, 37" KO2s, full cage, bumpers, etc. Build Thread: Average 23.5 mpg, Best tank: 25.1 mpg Last edited by Digger on Wed Dec 19, 2018 8:03 pm, edited 1 time in total. |
| Wed Apr 29, 2015 11:49 pm |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:53 pm Posts: 1276
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Re: New Member 69 One job I have been putting off was rebuilding the rear brakes, but it couldn't wait any longer.
by , on Flickr I had previously modified the E-brake lever to work the Ranger's shorter cables, but now needed to un-modify it back to stock by , on Flickr by , on Flickr Got a "little" help the other night. by , on Flickr _________________ Cummins R2.8 diesel, ZF5, AtlasII, HP44/BB9, ARBs, coiled / linked suspension, 37" KO2s, full cage, bumpers, etc. Build Thread: Average 23.5 mpg, Best tank: 25.1 mpg Last edited by Digger on Wed Dec 19, 2018 8:06 pm, edited 1 time in total. |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:53 pm Posts: 1276
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Re: New Member 69 With brakes rebuilt, I started laying out the new lines.
by , on Flickr by , on Flickr by , on Flickr by , on Flickr I made this little retainer to keep the ARB line out of the driveshaft. by , on Flickr by , on Flickr Then routed the brake, ARB and vent lines together. by , on Flickr _________________ Cummins R2.8 diesel, ZF5, AtlasII, HP44/BB9, ARBs, coiled / linked suspension, 37" KO2s, full cage, bumpers, etc. Build Thread: Average 23.5 mpg, Best tank: 25.1 mpg Last edited by Digger on Wed Dec 19, 2018 8:09 pm, edited 1 time in total. |
| Wed Apr 29, 2015 11:56 pm |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:53 pm Posts: 1276
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Re: New Member 69 After installing the 23 gallon "Sherman Tank", I didn't feel like following the instructions to weld the tank to the mounting brackets, so I made these safety retainer brackets instead.
by , on Flickr Then installed the shocks. by , on Flickr by , on Flickr Not the greatest pic, but it's coming together. by , on Flickr _________________ Cummins R2.8 diesel, ZF5, AtlasII, HP44/BB9, ARBs, coiled / linked suspension, 37" KO2s, full cage, bumpers, etc. Build Thread: Average 23.5 mpg, Best tank: 25.1 mpg Last edited by Digger on Wed Dec 19, 2018 8:10 pm, edited 1 time in total. |
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