Full Version: Woohoo! Shes Alive!
Can't wait for her to be finished. Jesse has been very cool to work with and patient with me showing up every couple of days to see the progress.
Lookin' good! 
Please keep those progress pics coming!
Zilla
Please keep those progress pics coming!Zilla
QUOTE(Racerx63 @ Jun 21 2005, 08:02 AM)
Can't wait for her to be finished. Jesse has been very cool to work with and patient with me showing up every couple of days to see the progress.
[right][snapback]1034946[/snapback][/right]
[right][snapback]1034946[/snapback][/right]
Looks really nice. Keep us posted when you can. We all love pictures.
I will be taking a lot of pics. Hopefully I don't bug Jesse too much. 
He is a nice guy, I'm sure he won't mind. Just don't set up camp so he can keep working on your car.
Besides, just think of all the free publicity he is getting. Can't beat that.
Besides, just think of all the free publicity he is getting. Can't beat that.
No doubt, don't want to slow him down. 
Looks great.
Loooks great indeed
Is this a sand car, dual sport, or pre-runner style?
What motor ya gonna put in that babay???
Is this a sand car, dual sport, or pre-runner style?
What motor ya gonna put in that babay???
QUOTE(Desertdogs @ Jun 21 2005, 09:35 AM)
Loooks great indeed
Is this a sand car, dual sport, or pre-runner style?
What motor ya gonna put in that babay???
[right][snapback]1035244[/snapback][/right]
Is this a sand car, dual sport, or pre-runner style?
What motor ya gonna put in that babay???
[right][snapback]1035244[/snapback][/right]
It is a dual sport but I will use it mainly for the sand. He definately has the off road influence on the design.
The motor will be a chevy 350 with AFR aluminum heads, cosworth crank and rods, running 10:1 compression with a Mende 2d trans. Should scoot along pretty good.
That is going to be a mean mo'sheen.....I love those cars!
Did he change the front end a bit on them?
Did he change the front end a bit on them?
QUOTE(AmericanPitbull @ Jun 21 2005, 10:10 AM)
That is going to be a mean mo'sheen.....I love those cars!
Did he change the front end a bit on them?
[right][snapback]1035378[/snapback][/right]
Did he change the front end a bit on them?
[right][snapback]1035378[/snapback][/right]
That I don't know. From the pictures I have seen if it has changed it has not changed by much.
So that was your car in the shop... looks GREAT!
I love his cars, but have yet to actually ride in one. The one thing I'm really curious about is just how plush the ride is.
Keep us informed, I love to see pics of buildups.
I love his cars, but have yet to actually ride in one. The one thing I'm really curious about is just how plush the ride is.
Keep us informed, I love to see pics of buildups.
If anybody's curious, I really do think JPDesigns builds a great chassis.
I'm sure you've seen some of my posts where I was not so enthusiastic about some other chassis or other. After seeing these chassis in person, you get kinda spoiled.
You begin to expect the triangulation, separate tabs for each of the 5 points of the harness, the ^ in the windshield, the stout shock mounts, the plated peices. I'm no expert, but it's definitely inspired by the race cars and trucks and they look stout. They're a very well thought out design.
I stop in every couple of weeks to see what's brewing and he does all of my fab work on my rail. He's always got fresh cars coming out and I've never seen any of his cars come back for repairs. He's building a lot of V8 cars lately, but he still does a-arm conversions on VWs and he'll build you anything from a standard travel VW to a truggy.
That reminds me... he mentioned he's itching to build a truggy or a pre-runner type... anybody in the mood for one?
I'm sure you've seen some of my posts where I was not so enthusiastic about some other chassis or other. After seeing these chassis in person, you get kinda spoiled.
You begin to expect the triangulation, separate tabs for each of the 5 points of the harness, the ^ in the windshield, the stout shock mounts, the plated peices. I'm no expert, but it's definitely inspired by the race cars and trucks and they look stout. They're a very well thought out design.
I stop in every couple of weeks to see what's brewing and he does all of my fab work on my rail. He's always got fresh cars coming out and I've never seen any of his cars come back for repairs. He's building a lot of V8 cars lately, but he still does a-arm conversions on VWs and he'll build you anything from a standard travel VW to a truggy.
That reminds me... he mentioned he's itching to build a truggy or a pre-runner type... anybody in the mood for one?
Think Ill stop in and rap with him for a few hours today and each day to delay your build time by a few months.. 
Jesse is a cool cat Tell I said HI next time your in..
Jesse is a cool cat
Tell I said HI next time your in..
QUOTE(Chummin @ Jun 21 2005, 11:37 AM)
Think Ill stop in and rap with him for a few hours today and each day to delay your build time by a few months..
Jesse is a cool cat Tell I said HI next time your in..
[right][snapback]1035575[/snapback][/right]
Jesse is a cool cat
Tell I said HI next time your in..[right][snapback]1035575[/snapback][/right]
Thanks chummin I appreciate it.
Hopefully I am not the one showing up so much it delays it.
I see a JD2 manual bender in the back ground if he is doing that much work with out a hydralic bender then I.... 
to him thats alot of work, oh yeah car looks great! 
to him thats alot of work, oh yeah car looks great!
QUOTE(XMikeX @ Jun 21 2005, 01:33 PM)
I see a JD2 manual bender in the back ground if he is doing that much work with out a hydralic bender then I.... to him thats alot of work, oh yeah car looks great!
[right][snapback]1035832[/snapback][/right]
to him thats alot of work, oh yeah car looks great! [right][snapback]1035832[/snapback][/right]
No doubt I have one of those benders at home. It is not bad but with the amount he does it gives the back a work out for sure.
This is a great looking frame. Jessie does really good work and is a really nice guy on top of everything else. I have seen his finished products and they are really impressive. Too bad it's gonna have one of those heavy carburated things powering it 
QUOTE(socaldmax @ Jun 21 2005, 11:18 AM)
If anybody's curious, I really do think JPDesigns builds a great chassis.
I'm sure you've seen some of my posts where I was not so enthusiastic about some other chassis or other. After seeing these chassis in person, you get kinda spoiled.
You begin to expect the triangulation, separate tabs for each of the 5 points of the harness, the ^ in the windshield, the stout shock mounts, the plated peices. I'm no expert, but it's definitely inspired by the race cars and trucks and they look stout. They're a very well thought out design.
I stop in every couple of weeks to see what's brewing and he does all of my fab work on my rail. He's always got fresh cars coming out and I've never seen any of his cars come back for repairs. He's building a lot of V8 cars lately, but he still does a-arm conversions on VWs and he'll build you anything from a standard travel VW to a truggy.
That reminds me... he mentioned he's itching to build a truggy or a pre-runner type... anybody in the mood for one?
[right][snapback]1035532[/snapback][/right]
I'm sure you've seen some of my posts where I was not so enthusiastic about some other chassis or other. After seeing these chassis in person, you get kinda spoiled.
You begin to expect the triangulation, separate tabs for each of the 5 points of the harness, the ^ in the windshield, the stout shock mounts, the plated peices. I'm no expert, but it's definitely inspired by the race cars and trucks and they look stout. They're a very well thought out design.
I stop in every couple of weeks to see what's brewing and he does all of my fab work on my rail. He's always got fresh cars coming out and I've never seen any of his cars come back for repairs. He's building a lot of V8 cars lately, but he still does a-arm conversions on VWs and he'll build you anything from a standard travel VW to a truggy.
That reminds me... he mentioned he's itching to build a truggy or a pre-runner type... anybody in the mood for one?
[right][snapback]1035532[/snapback][/right]
Do you know of any pics of completed cars? I'd like to see one.
www.jpdesigns.net
To be honest the pics don't do these cars justice.
To be honest the pics don't do these cars justice.
so what is he making it out of aluminum at 1,000 pds so you can still whip me at the drags or ya gonna play fair! cant wait looks great keep the pics coming.
Nice! QUOTE(midpinto @ Jun 21 2005, 07:34 PM)
www.jpdesigns.net
To be honest the pics don't do these cars justice.
[right][snapback]1036786[/snapback][/right]
To be honest the pics don't do these cars justice.
[right][snapback]1036786[/snapback][/right]
I think I saw your car up on the jig when I went there to pick up my golf cart. Very cool!!
Jessie was doing some minor mods to my little golf cart
Jessie was doing some minor mods to my little golf cart
Who is this masked man 
TOP car
QUOTE(RIPSTER @ Jun 21 2005, 07:35 PM)
so what is he making it out of aluminum at 1,000 pds so you can still whip me at the drags or ya gonna play fair! cant wait looks great keep the pics coming.
[right][snapback]1036787[/snapback][/right]
[right][snapback]1036787[/snapback][/right]
Gotta stay in front!
No I took your advice or warning and am adding some weight. That should let you catch up some. 
[/quote]
Do you know of any pics of completed cars? I'd like to see one.
[right][snapback]1036778[/snapback][/right]
[/quote]
His website is www.jpdesigns.net there are a number of pictures of completed cars.
Do you know of any pics of completed cars? I'd like to see one.
[right][snapback]1036778[/snapback][/right]
[/quote]
His website is www.jpdesigns.net there are a number of pictures of completed cars.
Stand up guy for sure. He made me a light rack and roof.
Will be seeing him next week for more work
Will be seeing him next week for more work
QUOTE(midpinto @ Jun 21 2005, 07:19 PM)
This is a great looking frame. Jessie does really good work and is a really nice guy on top of everything else. I have seen his finished products and they are really impressive. Too bad it's gonna have one of those heavy carburated things powering it
[right][snapback]1036769[/snapback][/right]
[right][snapback]1036769[/snapback][/right]
Looks good, but I dont know about the .083" tubing on the cage?
VERY NICE AND I LIKE THE FACT THAT HE IS OPEN ABOUT PEOPLE STOPPING BY.
QUOTE(EDA @ Jun 22 2005, 12:40 PM)
VERY NICE AND I LIKE THE FACT THAT HE IS OPEN ABOUT PEOPLE STOPPING BY.[right][snapback]1037796[/snapback][/right]
He is very cool about that. He will take as long as is needed to answer questions. At least that is my experience so far. He hasn't chased me out with a pipe yet.
.
how much hp you going with?
Hopefully it will be around 520-530hp at the crank on pump gas.
QUOTE(Racerx63 @ Jun 22 2005, 09:40 PM)
Hopefully it will be around 520-530hp at the crank on pump gas.
[right][snapback]1038859[/snapback][/right]
[right][snapback]1038859[/snapback][/right]
effin A!
QUOTE(sandking @ Jun 22 2005, 12:36 PM)
Looks good, but I dont know about the .083" tubing on the cage?
[right][snapback]1037785[/snapback][/right]
[right][snapback]1037785[/snapback][/right]
Is that too thin? What is normally used?
QUOTE(Racerx63 @ Jun 22 2005, 09:40 PM)
Hopefully it will be around 520-530hp at the crank on pump gas.
[right][snapback]1038859[/snapback][/right]
[right][snapback]1038859[/snapback][/right]
Is that your LS6 from Glen in the back of the shop?
QUOTE(socaldmax @ Jun 23 2005, 07:15 AM)
QUOTE(Racerx63 @ Jun 22 2005, 09:40 PM)
Hopefully it will be around 520-530hp at the crank on pump gas.
[right][snapback]1038859[/snapback][/right]
[right][snapback]1038859[/snapback][/right]
Is that your LS6 from Glen in the back of the shop?
[right][snapback]1039232[/snapback][/right]
I wish, that is a nice motor. No mine will be an iron block chevy 350 with Aluminum AFR heads. I'll take the extra 60 lbs to save a bunch of $$$$$.
QUOTE(sandking @ Jun 22 2005, 12:36 PM)
Looks good, but I dont know about the .083" tubing on the cage?
[right][snapback]1037785[/snapback][/right]
[right][snapback]1037785[/snapback][/right]
What is the expected GVW?
Carl
QUOTE(socaldmax @ Jun 23 2005, 07:14 AM)
Is that too thin? What is normally used?
[right][snapback]1039229[/snapback][/right]
I believe that .095 is standard on uprights and main rails. The SCORE rulebook is a fairly good guideline. Bit if it's only a sand car the lighter stuff might be OK.
Carl
Looks like it is going to be 1700-1800lbs.
Thats a great start! Can't wait to her done....
QUOTE(Carl P @ Jun 23 2005, 11:34 AM)
QUOTE(socaldmax @ Jun 23 2005, 07:14 AM)
Is that too thin? What is normally used?
[right][snapback]1039229[/snapback][/right]
I believe that .095 is standard on uprights and main rails. The SCORE rulebook is a fairly good guideline. Bit if it's only a sand car the lighter stuff might be OK.
Carl
[right][snapback]1039602[/snapback][/right]
I could ask him, but I'd bet he's using thicker stuff in important areas and thinner in areas he considers less critical.
Woohooo! She is on wheels. Thanks to Jesse it looks like it will be ready for pick up on Friday unless something comes up. 2-3 weeks ahead of schedule. 
Coming along! Very nice! Keep those pics coming!
Zilla
Zilla
QUOTE(Racerx63 @ Jul 11 2005, 07:54 AM)
Woohooo! She is on wheels. Thanks to Jesse it looks like it will be ready for pick up on Friday unless something comes up. 2-3 weeks ahead of schedule.
[right][snapback]1062304[/snapback][/right]
[right][snapback]1062304[/snapback][/right]
Congrats! 
Looks great!
Cro-mo is twice as strong as mild steel so "technically" it would only need half the wall thickness to maintain equal strength. Realistically this doesnt leave much meat for the welds but I cant see where .083 would be that much weaker. On the other hand I dont know s*** about metalurgy either
thanks, I can't wait to get her in the garage and start assembling the rest of it.
This is a "lo-fi" version of our main content. To view the full version with more information, formatting and images, please click here.