Expedition chassis build

jimmyhoffa · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 7:44 am Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

Agreed, I have my shifter in the exact same place, probably within the inch. I like it very much. Excellent mount.
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Cody Loren · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 3:31 pm Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

Thank you Richard and jimmy! Not quite as fancy as your setup jimmy but yea the location has to be close to identical. The range of motion seems to be comfortable and fit well

dustymojave · Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2019 1:27 pm Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

As long as you don't bang your elbow on the seat when you slam it into 2nd or 4th, it's good.
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Cody Loren · Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2019 4:13 pm Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

Had a few minutes today between work and class to bend up a few of the overlays between my seat brackets and the tube. It was compromised by whomever originally tabbed the frame.

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Cody Loren · Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2019 4:03 pm Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

Only a couple left to do

dustymojave · Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2019 12:12 am Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

In the immortal words of Cheech Marin:
"Good thing we no step in!"

Those overlay patches look good. Sometimes it's scary that some people think they can weld. Rolling Eyes

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Offroading VW based cars since 1965
Tech Inspection 1963 - 2012 SCCA/SCORE/HDRA/MORE/MDR +
Retired from building Bajas, Fiberglass Buggies and Rails in the Mojave Desert. Also Sprints & Midgets, Dry Lakes, Road Race cars. All types New and Vintage
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Kicked Cancer's A$$...1st and 2nd round...Fight ain't over yet.

-Al- · Samba Member Joined: January 10, 2019 Posts: 13

Cody, looking good!

Question about the seat mounts... you make those or buy them? If purchased, where did you get them?

Thanks,
Al

Cody Loren · Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 11:13 am Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

Hey Al thank you!

I made them but they are easily duplicated if you need a set.

Cody Loren · Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2019 6:36 pm Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

Another piece to the puzzle. If anyone has this chassis or similar and has some recommendations on rear spring rates I’d like to hear what you’ve done!?

Cody Loren · Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 6:45 pm Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

So I know I started the pedal project awhile ago but I wasn’t satisfied with one master for the brakes.
I figured if I was gonna build mounts it should be for a double master. Well then CNC went out of business and availability for all the masters and parts I had was going to be rough so I decided to change up to the tilton pedal assembly. I got them in the mail yesterday and started mocking them up.
I hope to have them welded in this weekend we will see how it goes.

Cody Loren · Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2019 3:45 pm Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

A little progress on my pedal install today. Still need to add a tube to the front of the plate to support that end.

Cody Loren · Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2019 6:04 pm Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

jimmyhoffa · Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2019 8:25 pm Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

Okay so those pedals are hardcore... But what's this little tidbit about CNC going out of business. ?? This is quite recent news..
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Cody Loren · Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2019 8:55 am Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

Hey jimmy so from what I was told...... they went out of business about a month ago kartek and some of the other big shops have bought out most all their inventory, but they don’t expect that to last long.

dustymojave · Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2019 9:29 pm Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

Cody Loren · Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 4:13 pm Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

Well after waiting a few months for some wider trailing arms and not being satisfied with the product I’ve taken a few steps backwards and started my own. I hope to have one side together and mocked up this weekend.

jimmyhoffa · Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 5:29 am Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

First of all, A++ on that design work from a constructability standpoint. That's how I do all my waterjet weldments at work, and the shop guys dig it. Once I figured out how to tolerance the tabs and slots so they tap together with a dead blow and stay put, my projects quickly became the "fun ones" out in the weld area.

Also, thanks for the CNC out of business tip. Kartek had all the rebuild kits for my hydraulics in stock so I dropped a $200 order and have a full rebuild kit set, so I'll at least get two "life cycles" out of my stuff.
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Cody Loren · Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 6:23 am Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

That’s awesome I’m glad you got in on that before it became impossible to source the parts.

Cody Loren · Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2019 8:19 pm Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build

Couple more plates. I can’t seem to find much time lately

Mr. Unpopular · Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 8:08 am Post subject: Re: Expedition chassis build


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