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The Cat
The key words here are more like skill, and ingenuity. The fact that Kevin started this project with a stock short wheelbase convertible and built a very trail worthy stretch - almost completely from scrap! Including the stretching of the fiberglass top. The level of work he put into this rig is not seen very often. |
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| Starting at the rear bumper, you can see how he well he tucked a hand built crawler bumper into the design. The front was treated to another custom crawler bumper but this one is stuffed with a hydraulic winch! | ||
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  The
PR78 Buckshot radials are wrapped around a set of Alcoa 10" aluminum rims.
To make it a little easier to turn these tires, Kevin has installed power
steering. The track on this rig is a little wider than normal. This is
because he is now running a Dana 44 full floater rear axle. It also has
5.13:1 gears and a set of lockouts for towing. The rear has an Eaton
electric locker and the front has a Lockrite automatic locker. |
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thing that gives a hint that the frame was stretched is a pair of fish
plates used to strengthen the joined section over the rear tires. This is also a hint as to how he powers the rig. There is what
appears to be a storage box just inside the tailgate that doesn't contain
parts or tools. He has two propane tanks stashed there. |
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1.3 was changed out for the power of a 1.6. The engine now runs on clean
propane. Yes folks. He built that too.
When you see Kevin on the trail, take a minute or two to look over his rig. You too, will be impressed. Good Job Kevin. |
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 Built By:
Kevin R. Shrum |
07/24/10 08:20
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