Nuke VX build thread

[sleveritt]

Man, I thought I was anxious to get this thing on the trails! You guys have lots of ideas, but as far as I know, this (and Ascinder's) are the only real projects going on. Not just some bolt on mods over a weekend. This is a build thread that presents many months of development and many more to come. I appreciate all the comments and suggestions, I will keep them in mind - but the tone is not to my liking. This is a work in progress - FAR from done. Perhaps considering that he is a friend of mine would help keep things in better perspective.

Like I said, he had to get the VX out of the shop (wedding, reception, honeymoon, etc.) and I had things I could do to it in the meantime (HVAC was top of the list, but all the shops were just too busy). Back up and realize he probably had other things HE was doing while the shop guys worked on my rig. They never said it was done, just to a point where I could drive it and complete some stuff of my own. When I called him with my list, he apologized and was more than willing to bring it back to the front of the line.

Obviously there are things that were rushed or incomplete, but I don't remember finding a true builder shop anywhere near here that would touch a driveline transplant. Of those within an hour drive of here said, no way. Further questioning yielded "Jeep bolt on modification shops". Those in more populous states have a greater variety to chose from, not so around here. If you're a professional automotive mechanic, builder or specialist, then good for you and be sure to let me know when you have your own shop and begin to offer nationwide service. I'd be willing to let you work on my rig.

Sam

[RamAirZ]

Man, I thought I was anxious to get this thing on the trails! You guys have lots of ideas, but as far as I know, this (and Ascinder's) are the only real projects going on. Not just some bolt on mods over a weekend. This is a build thread that presents many months of development and many more to come. I appreciate all the comments and suggestions, I will keep them in mind - but the tone is not to my liking. This is a work in progress - FAR from done. Perhaps considering that he is a friend of mine would help keep things in better perspective.

Like I said, he had to get the VX out of the shop (wedding, reception, honeymoon, etc.) and I had things I could do to it in the meantime (HVAC was top of the list, but all the shops were just too busy). Back up and realize he probably had other things HE was doing while the shop guys worked on my rig. They never said it was done, just to a point where I could drive it and complete some stuff of my own. When I called him with my list, he apologized and was more than willing to bring it back to the front of the line.

Obviously there are things that were rushed or incomplete, but I don't remember finding a true builder shop anywhere near here that would touch a driveline transplant. Of those within an hour drive of here said, no way. Further questioning yielded "Jeep bolt on modification shops". Those in more populous states have a greater variety to chose from, not so around here. If you're a professional automotive mechanic, builder or specialist, then good for you and be sure to let me know when you have your own shop and begin to offer nationwide service. I'd be willing to let you work on my rig.

Sam

I don't think people are talking down to you but more trying to offer advice so you have a nice/safe rig. As far as no one else building something like yours on here, may not be a VX but I'm sure a few of us have had our fair share of in-depth builds with full on fabrication/modifications involved. But we won't get into that, but yes like Zeus said, it was just us making sure you don't get screwed. Saying he's a friend is different than us thinking it's some shop that promised you stuff and hasn't delivered. You just called him the "builders" and said stuff like:

"Sadly, the VX is back at the builders. I uncovered a few areas where they did not double check their work. "

We're just looking out for ya, it's an awesome build for sure and once everything is "done" it'll be one sick rig. Don't get pissed at us though for trying to help, this is a "tech" forum after all.

[pbkid]

very nice.

someone finally an SAS!!!....

[Ldub]

Holy carp! I can't wait to see the end result. Ascinder is gonna love this thread!! He's doing pretty much the same thing.

Bart

I agree with what Zeus said. Would anyone else be concerned with the amount of oil volume lost from the modified oil pan?? I would have thought a low profile oil pan with side bolsters would have been a better solution. Just seems he lost about 2 quarts work of oil on that pan modification.

I didn't look closely at the pics until after reading Zeus's post and have to agree with his obsevations. Hopefully your builder will be able to get all the issues worked out and create a safe beast for you. Keep us updated.

X 2...

That being typed...

You're my hero Ferris sleveritt....

[LittleBeast]

Looking great keep us updated!!!!! More pictures please :-)

[VCrossfan]

Looks very cool Sam...It's just a toy and you'll upgrade things as you need to. People have talked about this in this forum for years but have never attempted it, So Hat's off! !. Questions will come until the cows come home, it's Jealousy...

I go the Ozarks once in a while in the summer, I'll drop you a line if I head your way. I'd love to see the Beast....