Solid foundation for LUBR street rig

[Rox Crusher]

Getting the itch to build a dedicated off roader.

Would be interested in a good / solid rolling chassis with decent body.

Preferably without motor and transmission.

Gonna take my time looking for the right deal and would appreciate any leads you might have.

Thanks in advance !

[Gunnibronco]

Preferably with a 3" body lift.

[Rox Crusher]

Preferably with a 3" body lift.

And I will totally embrace an obnoxious hood scoop too

[Eck]

Preferably with a 3" body lift.

And I will totally embrace an obnoxious hood scoop too

Snorkel a must?

[landshark]

What's the budget for chassis and body?

[Rox Crusher]

What's the budget for chassis and body?

Probably 4k at the very top, but it would have to be pretty spectacular

I'm thinking more of a cheap and slow build

[landshark]

Big bearing rear and dana44?

[Rox Crusher]

Big bearing rear and dana44?

I haven't convinced myself that full width is what I want, so yes

[Rox Crusher]

And the other consideration is to quit doing anything to make my current one nicer, use it for dedicated wheeler......and hunt for a more suitable rig to build a super nice OBDII LUBR

Any opinions ?

[akaFrankCastle]

Can you define decent body for your dedicated off roader?

[Viperwolf1]

And the other consideration is to quit doing anything to make my current one nicer, use it for dedicated wheeler......and hunt for a more suitable rig to build a super nice OBDII LUBR

Any opinions ?

Old blue is a pretty good wheeler now.

[Justin]

What kind of trails are you looking to run? I'd hate to see your current one beat up, but if you're just doing mild to moderate stuff it's perfect. Spring Creek is about the toughest trail near the metro area and can be pretty easily done with a rear locker, decent driving and 35's.

[Rox Crusher]

I want to be able to do things like elevator at MOAB and other more challenging trails

And I feel a bit guilty putting dings in Ol blue.

But the more I think about it, I'm thinking it would be more prudent and cost effective to go further with it as a wheeler.

It already has a decent body / paint. It would probably take 10k + to get it in super nice shape again as the cowl, front door posts, and maybe firewall need replaced.

[Rox Crusher]

Can you define decent body for your dedicated off roader?

Reasonably straight and not a rust bucket.

I would be thinking of putting a DIY paint job on it, body armour, and not worry if it gets dinged and scratched.

[ZOSO]

i would stop with the blue one. you are already attached to it too much so when you get to cutting on it and then beating on it you are gonna have a hard time.

[Rox Crusher]

I could be persuaded to shift my attachment

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[akaFrankCastle]

That person even has your same taste in wheels.

[Rox Crusher]

That person even has your same taste in wheels.

The cut one with the vectors is the one that got me looking at vectors. It is perfect other than the cut fenders. It is all original but has been repainted.

The uncut one is just being finished by Drew Peroni. Trying to find out the details.

[Viperwolf1]

Can you define decent body for your dedicated off roader?

Reasonably straight and not a rust bucket.

Hey now. You have to think of rust as jettisonable ballast. If it falls off on the trail you probably don't need it anyway.

[Rox Crusher]

Anyone know the name / number for the transport company that has been recommended previously ?

[Kinder]

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[ZOSO]

I'll sell you my 79. It's already got a lot of goodies done to it. Would be easy to dove tail it front and rear. Perfect wheelbase for wheeling around here.

[Gunnibronco]

I used Reliable Carriers shipping my Porsche back to my father in Ohio. Good price, quick, not much communication though. It was "off season" for the guy linked above, I guess the private guys don't run during the "winter" due to the lack of business.

Good luck!

[landshark]

Did you find one? Is it drivable?

[Justin]

Yeah! You don't get to ask about shippers and not spill the beans!

[Rox Crusher]

Did you find one? Is it drivable?

Trying to talk with a guy in TX who has a 77 project on Bronco FB page

Trying being the operative word

[Gunnibronco]

I saw that. Looks like a decent starting point!

[Rox Crusher]

He must not want to sell too badly as he hasn't responded, even when I made a sight unseen offer

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[Moab Mike]

NICE!!!

[Rox Crusher]

What would you guys offer if that is the only info the guy will offer up ?