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Updates for April

I’ve been working on the buggy, and work has been very busy so the updates have been slow. As of now, I’ve got the seat in the correct spot, the brake pedal mounted and the orbital valve with steering column … Continue reading

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Engine mounts are attached

The engine hoist is now not a required piece of the chassis! We fabricated some plate steel and tube engine mounts. The plates are 5/16″ and the tubing is .188 wall 1.75″ tube. The transfer case mount is 1.75″ .120 … Continue reading

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Fitting the drivetrain in the chassis

I got the transmission back from the rebuilder and assembled my small block chevy to that rebuilt TH400, and then bolted up the Atlas 4-speed transfer case. I picked the entire drivetrain up (with the help of my wife) and … Continue reading

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The new Atlas 4-speed transfer is here

It’s a lousy picture but at least it is here. This is a brand new Atlas 4-speed transfer case. It has a 2.7:1 front reduction box, and behind that a 2:1 transfer case. You can go slow (2:1), slower (2.7:1) … Continue reading

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The new chassis mocked up at ride height

So here is approximate ride height, maybe a little lower, but we’ll see how all the parts fit. The next week is full of wait. I’m waiting on the new transfer case and the transmission to be rebuilt.

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