Build Project - SS Cherokee

[dwcjwerfner]

Cool!

 

[Kunker]

This is going to be awesome!

Any where I can find details on this? A quick Google search found nothing relevant.

 

[mucovich]

They are releasing details this weekend at the Toronto Powersports show, so more to follow!

 

[mucovich]

Getting window nets installed...

 

[2Greys]

Getting window nets installed...

Probably a good idea

 

[mucovich]

Been doing a few minor adjustments recently - making sure I will pass tech next season. I basically have everything with fluids on catch cans, all fuel lines now have shutoff valves and I built a firewall behind the seats, which meant I had to reinstall my action packer in a different orientation - the other side has an ARTEC fluid crate. I have also removed the massive Ford front brake calipers and taken apart the hubs as I am converting to Chevy 3/4ton calipers.

 

[dwcjwerfner]

Nice!

 

[mucovich]

Made it into the latest TMR catalogue!

 

[Kunker]

Made it into the latest TMR catalogue!

Now I can say I know someone famous! LOL

No need for the rear firewall to go higher or some way to shield you from the fuel cell?

 

[mucovich]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxXmKdlYZnB9dlVTRGUyVUtCanM/view?usp=sharing

Counting the tube that the rear firewall is attached to on top it is about 2" higher than the top of the fuel cell. The rules only specify 2" higher if the fuel cell is higher than driver's shoulders, what is for sure is that a firewall is necessary. I speaks about it in 2.3.4.

Tech rule book link above.

 

[Badweld]

Just went thru your recent mods. Looks great Marek. Looking more and more like an ultra 4

 

[mucovich]

Finished the Ford to Chevy brake conversion - I just need to pick up some new banjo bolts for the calipers and i'll bleed the system, I have added a line lock for the rear brakes too.

 

[Badweld]

Just wondering, Is it the size of the ford calipers (weight) that makes the chevy's an upgrade? Do the chevs work better?

 

[mucovich]

There is an element of weight savings for switching but it's mostly a performance "upgrade". Even with a 3/4 ton MC my braking was only "adequate" and these should make things better. I had my prop valve set at an almost 90% bias to the front (I could lock up the front tires only at full braking) and I want to send more braking power to the rear for more even stopping but if I send more braking to the rear overall braking decreases. The Ford calipers where the original calipers from the axle and when I built it they were in so-so shape and as everyone knows are massive dual piston units. I am counting on the smaller single piston chevy calipers to give me better all round braking and the ability to send more braking to the rear end.

 

[mucovich]

Installed a holy shit handle from TMR today, kit was super simple to put together!

 

[mucovich]

Just a few shots from Rausch Creek last July...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KuAOyQBVdU

 

[mucovich]

So since i haven't had a rear seat in the buggy in years it was time to loose the head room and fast-backed it!

 

[dwcjwerfner]

Sweet!

 

[bradleyfitz]

Nice, I like it!

 

[mucovich]

Motor is back from getting freshened up - just a few more details to finish up like a leaky steering pump, exhaust and plumb the engine catch-can.