LSR = Land Speed Rampage

[gkabbt]

Steve,

Yep, I reused all the factory stuff. Wire brushed everything really good and then chased the threads on the u-bolts.
I also drilled a hole through the axle and used Grade 8 bolts and washers as extra insurance.
You can see it in this picture I posted earlier in this thread:

Let me know if you need anything else.

Gregg

[Captthundarr]

Gregg, good to se your still at it.

Frank.

[gkabbt]

Gregg, good to se your still at it.

Frank.

Frank,

My Rampage is still at Rod Crafters out in Welcome, NC so they are the ones doing stuff. I hope to be getting it back in about a month and then the REAL fun begins for me.....putting it all together for Wilmington next April.
Good to chat with you and Amy in Wilmington and to see your car running really well. We'll chat more in July and I REALLY want to see you guys make your 140+ runs then.  

Gregg

[Captthundarr]

Gregg, thanks, Remember we are just a couple of hours away. Don,t hesitate to "call" if you need some help we would be happy to assist in any way.

Frank & amy

[gkabbt]

Gregg, thanks, Remember we are just a couple of hours away. Don,t hesitate to "call" if you need some help we would be happy to assist in any way.

Frank & amy

Frank,
Thanks for the offer and I will say the same thing back to you. Let's see.....Swansboro = Beach = Fun.....I'm in...LOL.

Gregg

[gkabbt]

Time for update.....

Got my Rampage back from Rod Crafters a couple of weeks ago.
I am very happy with the results of the metal work that Larry and his guys did so here are some pics.

New passenger side floor that is a duplicate of the original floor:






I decided to leave the plating that my original chassis guy did for the drivers side and Larry's guys did their floor work from underneath (no pic of that):


Front frame rails boxed in, ring welded in to strenghting the coilover mount, holes filled and box made for turbo / downpipe:






New parachute / pushbar mount....still needs to be finished. I don't like the angle of the chute mount so that will be changes to about 45*


New left side head restraint, remounted chute lever (originally in the roof and very awkward to operate) and new steering quick release (old one was hex and very sloppy....new one is a Woodward, splined and rock solid):






Now comes the fun of cleaning the underside, engine bay, inside cab and then putting on the coating that Udo Horne used on his Bonneville Bugeye:
http://www.masterseriescoatings.com/index/
After that it will be ready for final bodywork and paint.

Talking with a couple of engine builders and transmission guys so I am progressing and will be ready for Wilmington next April. 

Let me know what you guys think.

Gregg

[wheelrdealer]

Gregg:

Looks great. Really like the way the cage ties in the floor...it is often over looked. Second thanks for the link to master coat. I had heard there was a good alternative to Por15 but no one could remember the name. Now I have it.
My car gets back from the chassis shop next month, so I can prime with master coat so the uv rays won't attach the finish like Por15.
Again, the build looks great and thanks for sharing it with us.
Bill

[gkabbt]

Bill,

Thanks for the kind words about my truck.....sill a long way to go.
As far as the Master Coat Series, Udo warned that it is really, really foul smelling. I'm going to do mine out of the garage.

Gregg

[wheelrdealer]

Gregg:

Thanks, good to know. I will plan accordingly.

Bill

[Captthundarr]

Looks goood Gregg, Seemed like it took forever but I know you don't what to rush that kind of stuff. Amy say's Hi. Hope you make Wilmington in april and It does'nt snow. Give us a holler if we can help.

Frank.

[SteveM]

Looking good, Gregg.  Is that Mastercoat coating for spray-on only, or can it be brushed on?  Looks like good stuff.

Steve.

[gkabbt]

According to their website, it can be put on either way.
I'm going to brush 2 coats on the underside, engine bay, bed and cab floor and then spray 2 coats on the roll cage.

Gregg

[gkabbt]

Looks goood Gregg, Seemed like it took forever but I know you don't what to rush that kind of stuff. Amy say's Hi. Hope you make Wilmington in april and It does'nt snow. Give us a holler if we can help.

Frank.

Frank,
Yes, it did seem like it took forever but I am very pleased with the results.
Devoting all my time now to getting it ready for Wilmington in April 2013.....Maybe the weather next year will be better than this year.
Tell Amy I said Howdy and I'll see you two in Wilmington next year.

C'Ya,
Gregg

[SteveM]

Gregg:
   Here's my first attempt at a simulated Plum Crazy Rampage.  If you have a suitable pic of your truck (fully assembled), I can apply the same type of technique.  Let me know what you think....



Steve

[Captthundarr]

Oh ya Gregg, ya gotta do it Plum Crazy man