i wanna take an old car or truck take off the outter part the windows door and roof that kindve stuff just so all it is is the bare essentials the frame and axle engine then want to make a roll cage and beef up the suspension and frame any sugestions on what kindve car or truck and how to go about the frame
2007-01-25 14:19:47 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Do not bother to even use an old car or truck; build your whole frame and roll cage assembly out of tubular steel. In building your frame you would need to consider the weight distribution, mounts for the engine and drive train (with transmission), steering assembly, front suspension and wheels, rear axle and wheels. Many places that need attaching points could be made with rectangular tubing (1 1/2 x 3 or 2 x 4), the rest with round, tubing (1 7/8 diameter typically). The frame will be strong and of a reasonable weight and not have the pitfalls of trying to piece something together with an old, stripped vehicle.
2007-01-25 14:43:47 · answer #1 · answered by Shaula 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Find a junkyard, offer to work there for parts, after a month of work, ask for that old truck over there, or that old car. Look for a Single Frame or Mono Frame from the 60s. The Mopars and other heavy metal cars of the 50s-60s had some decent Mono Frame vehicles with some awesome power plants.
You have begun.
2007-01-25 14:38:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
'92 Buick Lesabre was my first car. Definitely a grandma car, but really awesome at the same time. Older Buick's are built to last, they're a blast to drive, plus cops usually don't give you a second glance. I would without a doubt go with the Buick. Just make sure you have a good idea of how huge it is when parking. Edit- They're also really comfortable! And great if you find yourself needing to sleep in the car. Plus, depending on how old it is, there could be up to 6 ashtrays in that *****.
2016-05-24 00:27:01 · answer #3 · answered by Gwendolyn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is your objective....race car, off road rock climber, sand rail?
I'd find an old Jeep that runs but is maybe rusted out. You can easily strip all the fenders, etc off. Suspension lifts and upgrades are readily available, as are engine upgrades and performance kits, etc.
2007-01-25 14:39:27 · answer #4 · answered by DJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vw bugs were always very popular for what you are referring to...in essence a dune buggy.they're not as cheap as they used to be...you might try to find an old chevy chevette...basically you will want a rear wheel drive car.if you know how to weld you can piece together your own "mad-max" creation...it is a lot of fun...cheers!be careful ie;helmet,five point harness,etc...the extra cost is worth the extra fun of not going to the hospital.
2007-01-25 14:42:24 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know what they use for some competitions for rebuilding cars is (i believe) a Toyota Tacoma since the frame is sturdy but easy to manipulate.
2007-01-25 14:35:57 · answer #6 · answered by orange blossom honey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not just get a golf cart? Then you don't have windows and doors to take off.
2007-01-25 14:32:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
a Suzuki samurai works best for me just make sure you use chrome-Molly tubing or something as strong or stronger.
2007-01-25 14:37:21 · answer #8 · answered by Frank J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a jeep or a buggie
2007-01-25 14:36:13 · answer #9 · answered by rie-han 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try an 2000 hummer
2007-01-25 14:37:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋