Stampie wrote: In reply to GTXVette: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/282190631380 Shipping the vehicle doesn't count towards budget. Works out to $1535 so room in budget to work with.
Spoiling my ideas of how to exploit the free shipping rules. Worldwide shopping advantages.
PseudoSport wrote: Great, now I want to build 2WD solid axle turbo 4.0L Jeep Comanche.
I also want you to build a 2WD solid axle turbo 4.0L Jeep Comanche.
I have ideas of countries with very strict inspections being the next Challenger's shopping mall.
Robbie wrote:PseudoSport wrote: Great, now I want to build 2WD solid axle turbo 4.0L Jeep Comanche.I also want you to build a 2WD solid axle turbo 4.0L Jeep Comanche.
He was alluding to that he has already done it in SUV form and now needs to do it in PU form.
Assuming that XJ is still a round, wouldn't you mostly just need to unbolt some stuff from the XJ and bolt it onto an MJ and suddenly you're in the truck class? The biggest difference as far as I know is the MJ rear leafs are longer. The front axle should bolt up though.
In reply to JohnRW1621:
You're acting like I don't want to see that truck in PU form.
Here's a little anecdote - back when I was in college (this was 2004ish) I bought an 88 2 door xj for $250. A clutch slave cylinder later and I was telling everyone I knew that the 4.0l XJ was possibly one of the fastest cars you could buy for $300. I'm just glad someone listened...
Yeah, the XJ-R is still. Front suspension would be a direct swap and easy bolt in but the rear is different. Since the MJ is already sprung under we'd have to come up with a different spring pack. I also have another 2wd Jeep axle I've been saving for a rainy day.
Solid axles and leaf springs are the secret to winning autocrosses 
Plan "B" could be an XJ/MJ love child. This but lower:
So just to be clear. A truck in this context has to look like one, not just have a truck chassis?
Chadeux wrote: So just to be clear. A truck in this context has to look like one, not just have a truck chassis?
I believe that's the going rule. So theoretically fakeaminos and unibody stuff like Honda Ridgelines count.
PseudoSport wrote: Yeah, the XJ-R is still. Front suspension would be a direct swap and easy bolt in but the rear is different. Since the MJ is already sprung under we'd have to come up with a different spring pack. I also have another 2wd Jeep axle I've been saving for a rainy day. Solid axles and leaf springs are the secret to winning autocrosses
That is the coolest thing I have seen today. It is glorious...
So roof hacked Honda Accord, go. S10 Blazer, no go. (without the requisite roof hack of course)
DOG GONE A TRUCK NEEDS TO START ON A TRUCK FRAME AND BODY AND STAY THAT WAY. now how you set it up is up to the owner. I like one of my extra Jag rears under a mini with a NA smallblock,Channel it Z the frame thats open. actually Im hoping for a duelly for christmas to race the ford that showed up.
In reply to GTXVette:
The only logical reason for you to be so against any trucks or "trucks" that aren't body on frame is that you're afraid they'll beat you. You'll just have to build one your way then come on down and prove it
Yea uhhh No. If it ain't a truck it ain't a truck. Comprenda amigo. sorry but my cash is in a vette. If I wanted I have a cobra(not mustang) frame that would work with a VW Rabbit body. But its more worthy than that. and really you wouldn't have a chance where ever I chose to run with whatever I have. "Children" When do they learn ?
If it ain't a truck, then perhaps it's a wagon?
In reply to SVreX:
can you Spell Conastoga LOL I liked Ben Hur The Movie What would I know "Bout Racing
This might get Me there
This just popped up on CL. Turbo, 5 speed, needs loving, but a damn good starting point.
I'm in the "it should start life as a truck" camp but I think the exception would be the XJ to shorty MJ conversion.
I'm really excited to build something for $2017 in the truck class, being out of the Challenge for the last 2 years has really bothered me.
The fantasy plan in 2 Caddy 500 drivetrains in a Chevy fullsize. 1000 cubes of fury! Fantasties usally don't come true though....
Toyman01 wrote: This just popped up on CL. Turbo, 5 speed, needs loving, but a damn good starting point.
I went to click on the link....and noticed there wasn't one....
In reply to Toyman01: that is a great looking TRUCK. A Full Field of Trucks looking that nice would make a Mag.look good, get the handling right Get the boost up it could be quick.
2.3 with a turbo could make some good power.
Gearheadotaku wrote: The fantasy plan in 2 Caddy 500 drivetrains in a Chevy fullsize. 1000 cubes of fury! Fantasties usally don't come true though....
Dirt Every Day just did a dual 500 offroad Eldo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKPjLbRbtTE
And there is a dual 500 Yugo. I have been trying to talk to this guy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJo2kLMb9Vk
GTXVette wrote: In reply to Toyman01: that is a great looking TRUCK. A Full Field of Trucks looking that nice would make a Mag.look good, get the handling right Get the boost up it could be quick.
When you own a magazine, you can write the rules.
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