Making Of The Willy Mammoth

unclejpl4x4 · October 30, 2005, 09:01:44 AM

I was thinking how cool would it be to make a streched toy ex cab / limo 4x4 ? think ill go play in PSP

Willy Mammoth · October 30, 2005, 02:59:56 PM

I spent about 8 hrs working on the Mammoth and got the roll cage all but done. I still need to connect the angled tubes and piece the knerf bars together. After that is done it's on to the body work. I am hoping to have it ready for paint next weekend.

Willy Mammoth · October 30, 2005, 03:04:46 PM

Rocksurfer · October 30, 2005, 03:08:32 PM

Looking good there, it is coming together just fine.

MiniSimp · October 30, 2005, 03:37:31 PM

Now that's a long Willy!!!

Wait, that sounded wrong...

You'll still have to lengthen the front driveshaft and shorten the rear. I think the crawler box and adapter only add around 7 inches.

Willy Mammoth · October 30, 2005, 03:49:08 PM

Quote from: MiniSimp on October 30, 2005, 03:37:31 PM
Now that's a long Willy!!!
Wait, that sounded wrong...

You'll still have to lengthen the front driveshaft and shorten the rear. I think the crawler box and adapter only add around 7 inches.

If you are right about 7", the front square should take care of it's self and the old front that is now in the rear will need to be cut down, but that's not the fun part. I used the rear mounting hole in the crossmember so I have to cut the crossmember mounting bracket loose and move it.

InstaGator · October 30, 2005, 04:16:15 PM

Dec. 1st my butt!! At the rate Mark is going it looks more like Nov. 1st. Does he ever sleep?

I still have not even talked to the Miami boys yet. I wanted to give them a week to get over the hurricane before I started asking about it. I've got about 3 weeks to get mine ready. This week the rear main seal is being replaced as well as valve cover gaskets and valves adjusted. I'm hoping next week to get started on my track bar set up and ARB repair. I have to get it done before Thanksgiving, cause were going away and when we get back it will be right before the prefered scheduled date.

I do have to lay down some rules though, last time out it was a little wierd having a Willy behind me, I'm not so sure I want a longer Willy behind me this time

Lator......

79coyotefrg · October 30, 2005, 04:57:25 PM

a long willy behind a gator

79coyotefrg · October 30, 2005, 04:58:27 PM

Mark, did you order the mco7 crawl box or just the adapter

Willy Mammoth · October 30, 2005, 05:26:03 PM

Quote from: 79Coyotefrg on October 30, 2005, 04:58:27 PM
Mark, did you order the mco7 crawl box or just the adapter

Just the adapter, I have 4 doner cases and will be able to put a box together in a night. The hard part is going to be moving the crossmember, but that is only a PITA.

Gator, Get her done. Don't dilly dally around or you will be left behind.

79coyotefrg · October 30, 2005, 05:27:54 PM

you da man

79coyotefrg · October 30, 2005, 05:29:44 PM

and here i was going to throw a spare case in the truck and run it down there with some tator salad,

oh well $I\'m Down$

unclejpl4x4 · October 30, 2005, 05:43:53 PM

it's growing

InstaGator · October 30, 2005, 07:01:24 PM

I'll be ready!! You see, I don't have to make up for my inadequate length. No surgery needed, mine is all natural!

Maybe you should tint your window blue for the full effect

Lator....

LiftedHardbody · October 31, 2005, 06:43:00 PM

Don't let Gator full you, He loves chasing the Willy. As a matter of fact I know he has admired your Willy for a while Mark.

MiniSimp · October 31, 2005, 07:27:48 PM

Willy Mammoth · October 31, 2005, 07:39:25 PM

Ok guys and girls, now that I have cleand out some of the chit chat

it is time for more pics.

BTW I tryied to make it make sence without taking all the chat out and hope nodody gets bent about it. Chat is good, but lets try not to get too far out there.

Thanks, Mark

I finished the welding on the cage tonight, but still need to weld in the knerf bar sections and grind the welds.

Willy Mammoth · October 31, 2005, 07:43:14 PM

I bought this little TIG for work to use on the truck welding kitchen equipment. It only weighs 17 lbs and can put out 150 amps with a 100% duty cycle.

*FFC* · October 31, 2005, 07:55:46 PM

Looks beautiful MrW!!

Rocksurfer · October 31, 2005, 08:03:29 PM

Quote from: FordFreakChik on October 31, 2005, 07:55:46 PM
Looks beautiful MrW!!

Yes I agree, keep up the good work.

79coyotefrg · November 01, 2005, 07:58:45 AM

Mark, i think your little dude in your sig needs a seat belt

*FFC* · November 01, 2005, 12:28:13 PM

Quote from: 79Coyotefrg on November 01, 2005, 07:58:45 AM
Mark, i think your little dude in your sig needs a seat belt

Yeah, don't ferget seat belts in the Willy

Geno · November 01, 2005, 04:35:10 PM

Woohoo, that kicks ass.

Lookin good.

TrackVino · November 01, 2005, 05:17:07 PM

Hay willy, Im behind, ive sold my house, and have been moving. I like the work your doing, looks good as always.

FATB0Y · November 01, 2005, 05:29:36 PM

Hey I got one jut like it @ work.Works good

MiniSimp · November 01, 2005, 05:58:20 PM

Willy Mammoth · November 01, 2005, 06:41:52 PM

Thanks guys.

I got the nerf bars pieced back together tonight and that's it for now.

I hope to have my adapter tomorrow and start putting the low range box together. I want to have that all in and the crossmember moved before the weekend. That way I can do the body work and paint this weekend.

*FFC* · November 01, 2005, 08:14:43 PM

Sheesh

wish I had yer skills

dj · November 02, 2005, 07:41:05 AM

lookin good

MiniSimp · November 02, 2005, 09:10:28 AM

Right on!
Now hurry up and get done so you can go wheel!!!

(like I'm one to talk

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