Expedition chassis build

Cody Loren · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2018 12:07 pm Post subject: Expedition chassis build

I recently picked up this frame to start putting together with parts left over from a two seater I had. Been wanting a 4 seat for awhile now and found this one that was never completed or seen dirt.

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Unfortunately who ever tabbed the car and added a couple tubes couldn't weld so I've been busy removing stuff like this

Cody Loren · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2018 4:52 pm Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

So I got most of the tabs removed and the stretch metal floor off which was a huge pain.

I've been collecting some parts and need to start mock up and get some things positioned to build mounts and check clearances on stuff.

pickuptrucker · Samba Member Joined: May 19, 2018 Posts: 16 Location: WA

This looks like it will be cool!

Cody Loren · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2018 4:25 pm Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

I got the frame blasted and primered over the weekend so it will stop rusting.

I've started mocking up parts and measuring for hardware

Cody Loren · Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 1:12 pm Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

Got some parts onto the front end

Cody Loren · Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 5:15 pm Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

I cut out my trans mount today and got it bent and ready to weld into the car

jimmyhoffa · Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 8:34 am Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

This is.... titillating. Also you said "I cut out my..." which implies you own or have immediate access to a CNC Plasma table. Excellent.... Very Happy

I'm also pretty sure I see press brake marks on that part, clean bends man!

I have an old school car tabbed out old school, but I dig all the new school boxy-structure dimple-die tabs and mounts.
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Cody Loren · Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 3:35 pm Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

Yes I do have a small table. Although I don't use it as much as I used to I couldn't imagine not owning it now. No need for flashy stuff but if you have the table and dies no sense in not using it!

I also just finished building a small brake to use in my press. This was it's first couple bends and I'm mostly happy with it.

Cody Loren · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 3:42 pm Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

Started working on some seat mounts today. Making the driver's side mount slide

Cody Loren · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 7:11 pm Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

Passenger side fits. Not enough time in the days

jimmyhoffa · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 6:47 am Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

Oooh that ain't no Tonka Toy plasma table.... looks like a real mechanized torch head and not a hand torch strapped to a fixed-focus gantry. Very Happy

Sweet slider design for the drivers side! When I go PRP suspension seats in my car I'm going to do a variation of that.

This is definitely one of the best currently progressing builds on here. I'm getting a lot done but it's not cool tech-y stuff like this.
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Cody Loren · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 6:53 am Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

Haha thanks Jimmy, didn't know that was a category but I'll take it!

Just trying to get something done every day.

Cody Loren · Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 6:44 pm Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

Nearly forgot I had this harness tube coped and ready to go. Got the seats squared up and ready to set the back ones now. Wish I had more time in the day.

jimmyhoffa · Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 8:32 pm Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

OoOOO man good work, I like the seat slide knob. Bump that harness bar up a bit onto the pillar tubes, your back will thank you if you take a tumble in the car. You want it about level with the tops of your shoulders, maybe an inch below at the lowest. The way you have low like that will compress your spine if you get thrown forward in the car.
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Cody Loren · Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 8:40 pm Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

I agree with you I originally coped it there to replace the old one exactly before seats were in. Not sure what I'm gonna do yet. I'm afraid of having too many dead tubes if I move it up along with the rear seat harness bar

jimmyhoffa · Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 8:49 pm Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

Yeah I love me some triangulation and multi-tube intersections as much as the next guy, but I had to do the same compromise with mine Crying or Very sad

oh well.

I noticed, especially since your seats slide, you might get real close to the seat backs with the bar, check how how I did mine, just rolled the ends a bit with the bender.

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Cody Loren · Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 8:59 pm Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

Very nice, I'll have to take some time looking it over again tomorrow.

cbeck · Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2018 4:43 am Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

I incorporated harness bars into my x. After getting punted off the road by a ram truck, I might have got carried away with some extra tubing.

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dustymojave · Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2018 2:25 pm Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

Cody Loren · Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2018 11:57 am Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

A few pictures of the new tank and brackets


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