So i bought a 51 Whilly

Hip · Sep 8, 2011

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150303746234936

jimpaget · Sep 8, 2011

Hip · Sep 13, 2011

So i finally get to take it out with support vehicle to really test it out.

I had one issue i had to fix, the trans cooler fan never turned on and the trans got pretty hot. The ground wire was not plugged in so it is now working.

So the plan is Saturday 9/17 late morning into the evening i will be at WV. Possibly Sunday morning also as i will be camping in a friends yard close by.

Hope to see some of you on the trail.

jimpaget · Sep 13, 2011

If you don't end up wheeling on Sunday, come on by the Show 'n Shine.

Hip · Oct 5, 2011

finally have a you tube account.... first obstacle attempted. skip forward till almost the end.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zD-UQdWLL8

Hip · Oct 5, 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuIvx6YikN4

jeep express

boxboy · Oct 5, 2011

Looking good Hip! Rig looks nice an stable with great control!

Hip · Oct 5, 2011

yes i am VERY happy with how the suspension turned out, rig is very stable. more stable than my street rigs....i wish i had given myself more uptravel in the front though this going fast stuff i could sure use it.

here is my first race start, Mark Ashford against Hip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP43sMZ89x8

My second start with much more confidence:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EARx7wXpJHo

The Aftermath:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neiTIRisRvM

mpotoczny · Oct 5, 2011

Nice. So KOH 2012 is going to be our prep for you to enter in 2013 (assuming the world has not come to an end)

pokey · Oct 5, 2011

Hip said:
yes i am VERY happy with how the suspension turned out, rig is very stable. more stable than my street rigs....i wish i had given myself more uptravel in the front though this going fast stuff i could sure use it.

here is my first race start, Mark Ashford against Hip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP43sMZ89x8

My second start with much more confidence:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EARx7wXpJHo

The Aftermath:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neiTIRisRvM

Hey Hip.... Your rigs all muddy :haha::haha::haha:

Hip · Oct 5, 2011

mpotoczny said:
Nice. So KOH 2012 is going to be our prep for you to enter in 2013 (assuming the world has not come to an end)

Yeah right, after about six minutes at that pace and i could no longer control my arms.......and my neck is sore:fawkdancesmiley:

jeepmauler · Oct 5, 2011

That thing looks like it goes pretty good for a 4.3:awesomework:

If you ever dissmount your tires....let me know...I'll do some more machine work on them to make them mo betta.

Binder · Oct 5, 2011

Hip said:
.......and my neck is sore:fawkdancesmiley:

That's why I wear the neck brace. Good cheap investment.:awesomework:

Hip · Oct 6, 2011

jeepmauler said:
That thing looks like it goes pretty good for a 4.3:awesomework:

If you ever dissmount your tires....let me know...I'll do some more machine work on them to make them mo betta.

Actually been saving my money for a second set of beadlock tires so i dont kill my krawlers. What machining makes them better? maybe some iroks?

Im pretty happy with the motor and dual cases setup. it is pretty versatile but it is still a V6

Hip · Oct 6, 2011

Binder said:
That's why I wear the neck brace. Good cheap investment.:awesomework:

yeah i noticed that and thought it was a great idea. i had borrowed a helmet for the day as i dont own one. when i rode motorcycles we didnt have to wear them so i never owned one. the helmet i borrowed was real nice and i didnt want to mud it up so i just wore my snowboard helmet.

I need to buy some good gear if i continue racing:awesomework: