Isuzu to FULL BUGGY Build thread

[BamaJim]

So I started off like this:

A 1990 Isuzu 4X4

 

[BamaJim]

Then we decided to go another route...Full size Chevy axles, and a flat bed, on leaf springs and regular shocks

 

[BamaJim]

That wasn't the direction I wanted to go so I thought I like to have the back cut out and make it a 4 seater truggy. we were also toying with the idea of going to propane...

 

[BamaJim]

During the build, I found out that I could go with a little more power, so we decided to stuff a 1968 Chevy 327 in an Isuzu...

 

[BamaJim]

Then I got bit by the bug...
Full MSD Ignition system
Full Propane fuel system with twin tanks
Fox 2.0 Coil over 16" shocks
Full Buggy chassis
Rugged Ridge 7" HID Rock lights 3 front 2 rear
Full 4 Link Suspension
15" bead locks
1968 Chevy 327 with Vortec heads and Performer intake
Full Hydraulic steering
NV435 4 speed transmission with a 1st gear granny gear
205 Dual stick transfer case
Dual XRC8 Winches (front and rear)

 

[BamaJim]

Yesterday this is what it looked like...

 

[BamaJim]

This is what it looked like today...it's a SLOW process, but better to take it slow and find exactly what I want than to wish I had...

 

[Bronco Buster]

Lookin good Jim you have 1 week till the Bama Buggy Bash. You gonna make it?

 

[BamaJim]

Lookin good Jim you have 1 week till the Bama Buggy Bash. You gonna make it?

I don't think George works over nighters...BUT I do have most of the parts there already...seats will be in on the 10th, then it's off to find hydraulic steering parts. Then 39.5 + size tires...We'll see but I think at least another two months...But the good news is I have been given a GREEN LIGHT to build a second buggy...A two seater for me...WOOOOOO HOOOOO!!!! this one will take awhile to build, as I am going to do it up...

 

[BamaJim]

Here is the front bumper and front end coming together...