Prodject "Hardcore XJ"

[Ludakris]

instead of all that welding, couldnt you just use junction boxes? the sguare boxes would add tons of strenght to the joints, especially if you used the metal ones (plastic would be less weight though so its probably an equal trade off). once you get it done you could wire it up (I saw them run wires thru a frame on OCC once, so I know it can be done) and have multiple auxillary power points for power tools.
If you get into a spot, use some 200 mph tape, if it holds up at those speeds it should be fine at the slow speeds on the trail.

when your done you should paint the side rails yellow, like the old McDonalds restaraunts. very retro...


good luck keep us posted..

 

[Mr.OverKill]

my X-O cage has extra protection for the glass, i took the 1/2" conduit and stacked it up over the windows with 1/2" gaps between them for clear sight with sun blocking too!!!! pluss it blocks rocks thrown at me when i test my rig in my neighbors rock garden ( he grows them pritty big too )( the rocks i mean)

 

[Geepfreak]

instead of all that welding, couldnt you just use junction boxes? the sguare boxes would add tons of strenght to the joints, especially if you used the metal ones (plastic would be less weight though so its probably an equal trade off). once you get it done you could wire it up (I saw them run wires thru a frame on OCC once, so I know it can be done) and have multiple auxillary power points for power tools.
If you get into a spot, use some 200 mph tape, if it holds up at those speeds it should be fine at the slow speeds on the trail.

when your done you should paint the side rails yellow, like the old McDonalds restaraunts. very retro...


good luck keep us posted..

I too thought about Junction boxes, but as I am trying to do this as cost effective as possible, that was ruled out. Going out to work on the beast, I let you know how it's coming.

 

[0313]

I too thought about Junction boxes, but as I am trying to do this as cost effective as possible, that was ruled out. Going out to work on the beast, I let you know how it's coming.

You need me to come down and help today? I have some extra elmers glue and silly putty.

 

[Roll-over]

that's lookin' SWEET!!! I was thinking of the same thing with PVC water pipe... I just can't see the added weight of steel, besides the sch-80 stuff is PLENTY thick enough. Hey, what do the engineers out there thing of using 45* laminate plywood for the triangulation???

 

[theschwarz1]

I wenbt through all that and decided just to wrap the whole XJ in garden hose as it is soft and gives when there is a rollover, works like a cushion!

You should consider painting the XJ Red when your done, that surely makes it go faster, and what about a Mr. Fusion?

 

[cal]

I was thinking of the same thing with PVC water pipe... I just can't see the added weight of steel, besides the sch-80 stuff is PLENTY thick enough. Hey, what do the engineers out there thing of using 45* laminate plywood for the triangulation???

Wow. You sound like captain ron.

 

[XJ_ranger]

reminds me of this thread

 

[Ludakris]

You should consider painting the XJ Red when your done, that surely makes it go faster,

I was wondering why mine felt so fast... huh, learn something new everyday..

 

[jmaxj]

Now you need to get lexie to drive over to your place at 96.5 mph with her vernal wonder tools to help ya get it set in right.

 

[poomba]

I too thought about Junction boxes, but as I am trying to do this as cost effective as possible, that was ruled out. Going out to work on the beast, I let you know how it's coming.

Glad you didn't go the junction box route. I had a buddy's gf's uncle's cousin use those, and the Secret Service busted him for Counterfieting, cuz those metal slugs look just like coins. We're on top of things here in Utah, as I'm sure you're aware.

 

[Dingo509]

I got the thinking, what if you filled the main archs with compressed helium (lower weight and all) the somehow attahces emergency blowoff valves to the top of them facing out. that way if you where ever to roll you could just hit the button to blow the valve on that side and it would push you back on the wheels! or maybe roll up an air mattress and hook the valves to that then you would have antiroll airbags!

I gotta get to the garage and make a prototype, I could be a Millionaire!

Dingo

 

[XJEEPER]

If I thought that a good swift heel to the sac and slamming your fingers in the hood would stop this thread.........but then again, I tend to be very easily amused.

 

[NHextremeXJ]

If I thought that a good swift heel to the sac and slamming your fingers in the hood would stop this thread.........but then again, I tend to be very easily amused.

You must be amused if you were willing to bring it back again. :twak:

 

[Mr.OverKill]

like the energizer bunny, it keeps going and going and going.....

 

[JohnX]

My wife was inspired by your project and has just completed hers...

 

[ArcticXJ]

You all must not be nearly as smart as me. Gosh! Idiots!

I cant beeeelieve I'm the only one who was clever enough to use fun-doodles swimming pool styrofoam tubes. Unlike all this pipe and metal and junk, these have aeroresiliancy, and micromemory foam celluloids. They practically bounced me back up onto my wheels last time I was off camber in the mall parking lot.

 

[Geepfreak]

If I thought that a good swift heel to the sac and slamming your fingers in the hood would stop this thread.........but then again, I tend to be very easily amused.

This mod was SOOOOOO 2 weeks ago,,, :laugh3: why dredging the swamp of Jokes?, as for those that thought this was a serious mod,,,,,,,,,, I pity you!

 

[Bradlybob]

I just checked the National Electrical Code and I think you can get away with running your battery cables through the conduit too. Instead of all that pesky welding, just use some threaded fittings to put it all together. If you check the plumbing aisle at Homo Depot you could use some 90 degree fittings too. That'll make it harder to pull the wires for your KC lights but why sacrifice strength. Maybe you could run some 10/2 Romex up top for your lights.

 

[XJEEPER]

You must be amused if you were willing to bring it back again. :twak:

Oddly enough dawg, you amuse me too........