My 74 baja MAXINE

winchin73blazinbaja · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 10:21 am Post subject: My 74 baja MAXINE

Ok i will add in some pictures once i get a chance. But i figure i should start a build sheet so I can keep track of everything.

So far since purchasing the car for $3200 in Burton, MI

I have done the following to it.

1. 2 wheel cylinders

2. dual 36 carbs

3. 4 new 31/10.5/15 BFGoodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM2's

4. chevy bolt pattern rear brake drums from appletree auto. that I drilled the metric threads out of to use with my cragar centerline wheels

5. 20 gallon fuel cell that is mounted in the somewhat stock location (lots of cutting and welding) fits under the hood quite nicely I am able to fit aobut 18 gallons in it even with the angle that it is on.

6.new front bumber with two massive toe hooks fully welded together and made sturdier than the previous bumper.

7.fixed a lot of crappy welds due to the previous owner knowing how to spatter weld. (all too well)

8. broken about 8 studs on my wheels (the reason for getting the new brake drums in the rear

9. taken it out on a trip with graveshaker and orangecrusher by my house. (great trip but came back needing a new starter)

10. i believe that is all for now

winchin73blazinbaja · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 10:22 am Post subject:

correction

new plugs
new plug wires
all new fuel lines
and a lot of rewiring

graveshaker · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 4:35 pm Post subject:

Yes! We need pics. Still don't understand how I missed that one for sale sooo close to my home.

BUGGUTZ · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 5:36 pm Post subject:

Its okay. Take your time, we will wait.

71StandardReduction · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 5:55 pm Post subject:

He has some pictures in his gallery

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EnjoyNukaCola · Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 4:30 pm Post subject:

Nice!

winchin73blazinbaja · Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 4:13 am Post subject:

haha i am glad you did graveshaker or i would not have been able to go wheeling with our group! thank you for posting that photo. i had some sweet ones on my phone before it decided to take a sand bath.

winchin73blazinbaja · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 7:21 am Post subject:

does anyone want my motor complete as a turnkey? included would be dual 36 carbs, original bocar 34/pict 3 carb. everything! runs great not quite sure exactly what displacement i am running but it is definitely meaner than the stock type aj dual port 1600. no problem spinning the tires (31/10.5" bfgoodrich mud terrain t/a km2's) I have a new motor that I can get setup and installed for $1800 I am looking to get close to that for my whole motor turn key. it runs great with no issues no overheating, idles smoothly. can also include an extra 1600 block that can be used for parts or easily can be turned into another ready to go motor. so Two 1600 engines, 1 ready to go and as easy to hook up as 4 bolts, throttle cable, ignition wire, and fuel lines. Smile

shoot me a pm if you are interested. also have a load of extra parts to offer if you are interested just need to get my finances around for the switch to the new engine. dont be afraid to offer it isnt often a deal like this comes around for under $2k as i had previously been trying to find a solid used engine to have as an extra. priced to sell is currently installed in my baja so you can see it run and drive it I will pull it for you while you sit back and enjoy a cold beverage and listen to music if you would like shoot me a pm willing to part out the seperate block just tell me what you are looking for. new lcutch will be included on the turnkey motor.

winchin73blazinbaja · Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 4:03 am Post subject:

Alright the soon to be wife said I need to get at least $1500 for the stuff or i cannot get my new motor. anyone want to help me out? Smile

I will throw in whatever extra stuff in my collection you want. I have loads of extra accessories.

winchin73blazinbaja · Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 2:35 pm Post subject:

Ok so update for everyone my bug currently is at pro buggy racers chris and jack haenlein's garage getting a small upgrade Smile

1 Volkswagen rabbit motor install 180 hp

1 either full roll cage or a rear roll cage (still deciding)

1 beefed up transmission

1 custom rear motor cage

4 12" travel fox shocks

1 stage 2 clutch

1 1700 lb pressure plate

winchin73blazinbaja · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 2:40 pm Post subject:

ok I have named my baja! after my grandma who passed away earlier this year.

considering it is an old car, looks less capable than it is, but creates endless joy Smile

seems like a perfect name.

now if only it could bake cookies, pies, cakes, and all that other yummy stuff for me.

next thing on the list for maxine.. teach my baja how to knit a quilt. stay tuned for the outcome.

AZ-BUG · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 8:44 pm Post subject:

winchin73blazinbaja · Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 2:44 am Post subject:

yea she was awesome! worked up to the day she passed away. do you think if i set up knitting needles off of my altenator and my crankshaft pulley that it could create a blanket? haha just kidding!

winchin73blazinbaja · Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 12:44 pm Post subject:

ok I now have Maxine back at home! have been able to take two short trips down the driveway. the neighbors i am sure love me as it is insanely loud with no muffler. Laughing

ok and on to the better parts. them horsepowers..... Twisted Evil

first and second gear consist of head in the back of the seat insane increase in speed. destroys my camaro. have not been able to hit third gear yet as my road is 25mph speed limit and i already have hit 45 in maxine.... Wink

dont tell the neighbors.

still working on hooking up the electric fan, buttoning up the rear end with sheet metal. and hooking up the altenator. but in the mean time. absolutely insane. mind blowing. acceleration. Smile

so much fun. and the 9-10K RPM red line is rather fun as well. Very Happy

will post some pictures in a second. this christmas hopefully will entail a go-pro camera.

ekacpuc · Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2014 3:50 pm Post subject:

9-10k rpm? Gonna have a heck of a time selling it with people knowing you beat the snot out of it.

Nice baja btw.

winchin73blazinbaja · Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2014 5:55 pm Post subject:

who says anything about selling it?

winchin73blazinbaja · Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 3:01 pm Post subject:

Not much of an update but was late to class today as my grandpa had come over to my house when i went home to grab stuff to head to class. spent about 30 minutes messing with fuel air flow on my carb and planning some ideas of what he thinks would be cool for my exhaust. Smile

As I said not much of an update more of a cool time with my grandpa post. Cannot wait to take him for a ride in it once i get it all set to go again!

terryly · Samba Member Joined: September 21, 2012 Posts: 309

Nice Baja need more pics !! Sure would like to get a hold of some rear pop out windows like you have Enjoy gramps wish I could hang with mine He would have seen the humor in all this bug nonsense
Terry

winchin73blazinbaja · Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 3:33 pm Post subject:

where are you located i may be interested in selling mine so i can run a remote fill out the rear window. i refuse to cut a hole in the pop-outs

EnjoyNukaCola · Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 8:48 pm Post subject:

So you're watercooled now, new tranny, and roll cage? PICS!! NOW!!


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