Zac's Baja Bug build

BajaBug222 · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 1:13 pm Post subject: Zac's Baja Bug build

I'm gonna start an official build thread. I already started posting some pictures under a different topic so I will continue from where I left off. I'm building a 1970 Baja. When I picked it up was all stock minus the wide eye glass kit. So here are my plans
6in wider beam
4x1 trailing arms
Tweed Combo Spindles
Tatum 2 piston front brakes
pushing the front end forward about 8in
CNC reverse hanging brake and clutch pedals
CNC single lever cutting brake
RaceTrim seats
002 Bus Transaxle
3x3s
rear disc brakes(gonna upgrade to Tatum 4 piston)
Fuel cell (still haven't decided a brand)
debating between fox coils or ADS triple bypass shocks (all 4 corners)
For now a 1600dp (picked suspension over motor for now)
I'm sure I missed some other details
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BajaBug222 · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 1:17 pm Post subject:

This is the last picture before the build began

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BajaBug222 · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 1:41 pm Post subject:

Got all the glass minus the door removed

Starting the front end cage

Sizing up spindles and trailing arms

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BajaBug222 · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 1:51 pm Post subject:

Front Bumper

Bracing the beam

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BajaBug222 · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 2:04 pm Post subject:

Lifted the body so I could start fully welding the cage

starting cross bracing

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BajaBug222 · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 2:09 pm Post subject:

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It's a play thing · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 2:15 pm Post subject:

Great start. in off road it is better to start with the suspension , having a large motor and no suspension you end up breaking stuff. I have a retired 5/1600 and I leave large motored bajas in the dust all the time due to the fact they have little to no suspension. keep us updated.
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BajaBug222 · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 2:22 pm Post subject:

Thanks, That was kinda my thinking on it. If I hav ethe motor I would push that stock suspension to its limits and like you said it would be broke in the shop.
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It's a play thing · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 4:52 pm Post subject:

I like to see the look on peoples face when after following me in the desert for awhile and we stop and they see a single port motor with a 30 pict.... suspension rules !!!
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It's a play thing · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 4:52 pm Post subject:

where the heck is Sahuarita ?
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BajaBug222 · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 4:58 pm Post subject:

lol ya makes them feel bad about spending all kinds of money on a motor. Sahuarita is just outside of the Tucson city limits
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It's a play thing · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 6:37 pm Post subject:

Both will work great together.. I run a 1600 in my retired 5/1600 car and a healthy 2180 in my Thing. Most would agree it is better to have a car with suspension and a stock or near stock engine then a big motor and little to no suspension.
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BajaBug222 · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 7:05 pm Post subject:

Ya i think im gonna start with a health 1776. Then save up some money and build a bigger motor down the road.
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vingsthing · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 7:32 pm Post subject:

Hey, if you get bored, or have excess materials, you can always do the same treatment to my 73 Baja. LOL Looks great so far, would love to do that to mine (one day when funds are more readily available)

BajaBug222 · Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 9:04 am Post subject:

LOL thanks, I don't think I have to worry about being bored for awhile. I'm lucky to get out and work on it once a week right now.
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josh7652 · Samba Member Joined: August 16, 2009 Posts: 18

Very very nice work!

BajaBug222 · Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 11:02 am Post subject:

Thanks, Got my tatum brakes in monday. Just trying to find the time to get out in the shop and start setting up the rack and the front end
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BajaBug222 · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 12:55 pm Post subject:

With any luck I will have a roller by christmas day. Now I just have to get out in the shop

Thanks to my buddy at Unlimited Fabrication and ADS for the coil overs
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Adrenaline Junky · Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 11:22 am Post subject:

Nice start. Cool looking rotors!

BajaBug222 · Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 10:05 pm Post subject:

Got a little work done on the baja today. Gotta pick up some spindle nuts so I can bolt the hubs on and start stetting up the steering.

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