Your bench build of the week.

I'm sure we all have more build ideas than we ever will have the time or money to do, So what is on your mind now.

For me, I'm leaning Jeep. New wranglers are just too big. I want something smaller and more nimble. CJ-2A, Fiberglass tub, Tube frame with Coil springs, high enough to clear 235/75/15s, selectable lockers front and rear, and after much deliberation, 4cyl ranger drivetrain.

What is on your mind?

I've been specing out suspension and wheels/tires for the upcoming Mustang purchase.

Just killing me I need to wait a little longer.

Ive got 5-6 active vehicle projects going on right now...my problem is "bench" projects quickly become research and procure projects...I don't need any more.

F2T + 6spd + 3.63 rear end + Miata.

Making my Saab drivable.

I need to get the lift in but there is a rebuild-able vantage locally and its cheap. Never really been one to go after salvage cars but could be some quick money.

6.0L E-350 with the UJoint 4x4 kit. Well, less of a bench build and more of a "in a year or two..."

Also obsessing over titanium tri bikes.

Mentally chopping the roof off my S-10 while I first get it running properly.

EvanR wrote: Mentally chopping the roof off my S-10 while I first get it running properly.

I know there where a few kits back in the 80's and 90's... heck I think mopar even sold a 'vert dakota in the early 90's...

I think the idea is kewl... body on frame means the body rigidity isn't a big deal... but it does look kinda hokey http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f135/making-into-a-convertible-298207/

Megasquirting the Impala...

Trying to get the idea of buying a 944 Turbo out of me head since I really want to buy one and do an LSx swap. Yesterday started pondering why not do an LSx swap on my Miata instead. It has turned itself into an extra car so I could easily take it off the road for a project. Not a good time for a project though. I need to wait a bit and see what happens on the work front.

street legal cycle-cart replica of an early boat tailed bugatti for use as a fuel sipping DD with a lot more class than a prius/insight. With my tiny commute, this is actually do-able....if I want to tackle another scratch built replica.

I've been wanting a Bugatti 35 replica myself for a long time, but the current idea swirling around my head is an LSx powered Ferrari 400i.

I'm still pondering (for over a year now) a tube chassis, mid-engined, MGB-GT bodied, Honda powered track special.

Club member totaled a 2001 Miata with 18k on the clock. Thinking of dropping this motor into my almost-Megasquirted 94. Maybe with IRTBs?

I've also been thinking about taking a stripped 911, adding as many fiberglass body panels as I can find and powering it with a WRX engine.

F250 Super Duty ZAV/expedition vehicle

Nissan X-Trail with OME springs and real tires

turbo miata

Light touring motorcycle.

Sold the house in N Falls (finally) and I may have a new gig with my current employer which will allow some sort of wrench turning mayhem. I'll keep the paid for, low kms chev cadaver as a DD beater and build something soon.

Getting a running beater hatch or wagon to rallyx and autocross until the damn Yugo is done.

The V10 TDi from a Toureg into a VW Rabbit Pickup. I'd love to see people's faces as I tow a 5th wheel with it!

Belly tank + straight axles + wire wheels + 2 cylinder Subaru diesel from a generator = high mileage commuter !

Also.....in response to the "What is the GRM version of a Juke-R" question (i.e. UGLY body with good drivetrain), somebody here threw out the idea of an Aztek with an LS6. I would love to see that happen.

Seriously considering buying a local TR6 weed-dweller for the wife. Following a fairly thorough inspection,I'm pretty sure $1k on top of purchase price would yield a running, driving, watertight 'vert that I'd feel comfortable letting her drive to work about an hour away.

Bagged 63 Lincoln hardtop with a 7.3 diesel.

Woody wrote: I've been wanting a Bugatti 35 replica myself for a long time, but the current idea swirling around my head is an LSx powered Ferrari 400i.

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