Ford 4x4 cossie chassis build ?

[waynes world]

How do all, i do know that this would not be for the purist of 7 style cars, as it is far from that, am i so far from a purist you would laugh at some things i have built, well half built, i have all the time i need, no rush and knowing me i would sell it not long after it was running, i do these things and enjoy the build more than anything ,so


i was wondering what alterations i would need to do to a chassis and as i have the build book here, i am willing to build a chassis from scratch myself, not that i have a bloody clue LOL, therefore modify one.

After all the thought i will still be going Ford V6 gear, gong to get what i need and lay it out and measure up toward chassis plans if need be build my own death trap LOL

Seriously though, i dont mind a bit of head ache and love to learn new things.

I hope when i get started i can rely on you guys for guidance as and when i need it which i will, and not get TO slated for it if and when it goes wrong

[twinturbo]

IIRC the transfer shaft from a DOHC 4x4 unbolts from the sump. which may be helpful.

TT

[alga]

A friend of mine is building a vaguely-sevenesque (very large) roadster with a GM v6 and Sierra 4x4 running gear. Check out the pics for ideas and inspiration. http://www.locost.lt/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=64&start=120

[twinturbo]

Originally Posted by alga

A friend of mine is building a vaguely-sevenesque (very large) roadster with a GM v6 and Sierra 4x4 running gear. Check out the pics for ideas and inspiration. http://www.locost.lt/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=64&start=120

So he's gon for full sierra track width?

TT

[alga]

Yeah, I think so.

[snapper]

It's been stated before in this thread and I will repeat it.
The 4x4 transfer box on the rear of the gearbox sticks out to the right as far as the bell housing edge and the drive shaft has to pass outside of the bellhousing.
It will encroach a long way into the drivers side, you will need to push the whole engine train over or angle it quite away, I would suggest mocking up the chassis with the engine and box before any serious welding is done.
I believe the work required is more than just modding a chassis.
I would start with a basic outer frame and no tunnel in the early stages.
Interesting project but not one to makeup as you go along

[twinturbo]

it may be worth going for a full wider car, i know some purists don't like it but it would give more space, especially in the tunnel
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TT