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Author:	Alpha Fab [ Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:01 pm ]
Post subject:	Alpha Fab Mid-Travel Ecotec Stalker Build
It's been a long time coming and I've changed my mind and directions more than a few times, but I'm finally on the path forward. Picked up a Stalker frame from Berrien +6" roof height w/ custom torsion in a side by side tacked configuration. IMG_0310 by kobetime247, on Flickr IMG_0313 by kobetime247, on Flickr Got it all laid out. IMG_0315 by kobetime247, on Flickr IMG_0318 by kobetime247, on Flickr Figure it was a good time to get a new welder. Picked up a Miller 211. IMG_0328 by kobetime247, on Flickr Anyway, started by laying out the floor and sides. Tacked into place. IMG_0373 by kobetime247, on Flickr After some fine tuning, cutting, and re-welding, the floor is in the right spot. IMG_0373 by kobetime247, on Flickr Then squared and tacked the rear torsion. IMG_0378 by kobetime247, on Flickr IMG_0385 by kobetime247, on Flickr Floor is level as it gets. IMG_0384 by kobetime247, on Flickr Moved on to the front cross bars. IMG_0386 by kobetime247, on Flickr My welds aren't the prettiest, but I'm getting better. IMG_0389 by kobetime247, on Flickr Got the floor done and all square. IMG_0390 by kobetime247, on Flickr IMG_0391 by kobetime247, on Flickr At this point I had about 4 hours into it. Next was trying to get the roll bars even and tacked. This was my first attempt, which proved close enough. IMG_0392 by kobetime247, on Flickr Berrien 'scribes' the metal where the 'a' and 'b' down tubes go. This really helps line the roll bars up but really helps in getting the angle right. IMG_0393 by kobetime247, on Flickr IMG_0394 by kobetime247, on Flickr IMG_0395 by kobetime247, on Flickr IMG_0401 by kobetime247, on Flickr I used my second set of hands and prepared the front crossbar. IMG_0402 by kobetime247, on Flickr IMG_0403 by kobetime247, on Flickr Next was to place and tack the 'c' down tubes. IMG_0407 by kobetime247, on Flickr IMG_0409 by kobetime247, on Flickr IMG_0411 by kobetime247, on Flickr

Author:	Alpha Fab [ Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:24 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Billups Mid-Travel Turbo Ecotec Stalker Build
Moved onto the rear cross bar which essentially finishes the top cage. IMG_0412 by kobetime247, on Flickr IMG_0413 by kobetime247, on Flickr IMG_0417 by kobetime247, on Flickr IMG_0418 by kobetime247, on Flickr I called it a night at this point. I had about 8 hours into it. I moved to the rear cage and down bars on Sunday. I started with the torsion frame horn supports and cross bar. IMG_0419 by kobetime247, on Flickr Then moved to the rear cage fitment. IMG_0420 by kobetime247, on Flickr IMG_0422 by kobetime247, on Flickr IMG_0423 by kobetime247, on Flickr IMG_0424 by kobetime247, on Flickr I decided to flange the cage like Berrien intended. I'm going with a Ecotec so I don't think I will have any issues putting it in or pulling it out in this configuration. IMG_0425 by kobetime247, on Flickr IMG_0426 by kobetime247, on Flickr IMG_0428 by kobetime247, on Flickr Rear cage came out pretty good I think. IMG_0430 by kobetime247, on Flickr IMG_0433 by kobetime247, on Flickr IMG_0437 by kobetime247, on Flickr Spent the last half of the day finishing up final welding... IMG_0438 by kobetime247, on Flickr IMG_0443 by kobetime247, on Flickr IMG_0442 by kobetime247, on Flickr IMG_0443 by kobetime247, on Flickr I've probably got 4-6 hours of final welding left! It's coming along and it finally looks like a buggy. I'm going to try and get my trans mounted and my rear suspension setup this weekend!

Author:	jayrod [ Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:40 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Billups Mid-Travel Turbo Ecotec Stalker Build
Moving right along!! Looks good, You plan on doing an x brace etc?

Author:	hyde [ Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:52 pm ]
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Looking GOOD.

Author:	Alpha Fab [ Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:08 pm ]
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jayrod wrote: Moving right along!! Looks good, You plan on doing an x brace etc? Thanks! I do plan to do an x-brace behind the seats and possible on top... Is that a Stalker frame you have? hyde wrote: Looking GOOD. Appreciate it!

Author:	aboone993 [ Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:20 pm ]
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Nice ! I love those frames

Author:	Hunter71495 [ Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:38 pm ]
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Nice work man!

Author:	gasman [ Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:40 pm ]
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Sweet! Doing a fine job. Chad

Author:	jayrod [ Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:01 pm ]
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billups wrote: jayrod wrote: Moving right along!! Looks good, You plan on doing an x brace etc? Thanks! I do plan to do an x-brace behind the seats and possible on top... Is that a Stalker frame you have? Sweet, I figure you was just waiting until you got more things figured for placement . Excited to watch this build. And no not a stalker. Really never had anyone be able to ID it lol. I know Mark has the same frame, but i raised my roof etc. think he is Ace something on here. hyde wrote: Looking GOOD. Appreciate it!

Author:	jneese9125 [ Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:15 pm ]
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Looking Good Man!!

Author:	madskills [ Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:33 pm ]
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Awsome bro. Great work

Author:	giveitagallon [ Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:59 am ]
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Great job !

Author:	tw9294 [ Wed Apr 18, 2012 8:14 am ]
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Nice. I love these frames. realy happy with mine. Keep the pics coming.

Author:	Alpha Fab [ Wed Apr 18, 2012 2:02 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Billups Mid-Travel Turbo Ecotec Stalker Build
Appreciate the input guys! I'm going with a built 5 rib trans from Mark @ Mark Sands Trans. Mark is super knowledgeable and has set the gearing up to accommodate my tires - 1300 Plus' I will be running in the sand... I'll try to scan the gear ratio sheet in - its pretty cool. Anyway, specs on the trans are: Full weddle gearing and 091 super diff + all the other bells and whistles. It should handle the 260 HP just fine (I hope) or at least Mark tells me it will. I'll be running 930's on this sucker. sand_trans_2 by kobetime247, on Flickr sand_trans_1 by kobetime247, on Flickr sand_trans_3 by kobetime247, on Flickr What are you guys painting your trans with? I have been told to use Hammerrite because it's pretty durable and withstands gas/oils... But, I can't find it anywhere around here.

Author:	Alpha Fab [ Wed Apr 18, 2012 4:06 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Billups Mid-Travel Turbo Ecotec Stalker Build
My power plant comes from a 2008 Pontiac Solstice. It is a 2.0 LNF turbo Ecotec. turbo_ecotec by kobetime247, on Flickr Should put out decent power lol.

Author:	MickeyMouse [ Wed Apr 18, 2012 4:46 pm ]
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That garage is cleaner than my kitchen... Looks great..

Author:	Rick [ Wed Apr 18, 2012 5:17 pm ]
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going to be sweet and i bet sears love you!!!!

Author:	RaceBugg1098 [ Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:21 pm ]
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lookin great! makes me wish I still had a garage to work in!

Author:	Odyknuck [ Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:49 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Billups Mid-Travel Turbo Ecotec Stalker Build
Coming along nicely. I highly reccommend you add 45 degree 1 1/2" tubing braces from the lower main frame to the torsion now as you will be adding them later if you don't ! This area will crack!

Author:	ImmortalSoul219 [ Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:19 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Billups Mid-Travel Turbo Ecotec Stalker Build
$400 just to relfash the pcm. Ouch

Author:	Alpha Fab [ Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:41 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Billups Mid-Travel Turbo Ecotec Stalker Build
MickeyMouse wrote: That garage is cleaner than my kitchen... Looks great.. You can usually find me cleaning the garage before I start to work lol... Odyknuck wrote: Coming along nicely. I highly reccommend you add 45 degree 1 1/2" tubing braces from the lower main frame to the torsion now as you will be adding them later if you don't ! This area will crack! Do you mean where the frame meets the torsion - floor side? I planned on gusseting this area... ImmortalSoul219 wrote: $400 just to relfash the pcm. Ouch Yea, it seems expensive, but when you look at the cost of a custom setup $2000-$2300 its relatively inexpensive...

Author:	dalemeeks [ Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:50 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Billups Mid-Travel Turbo Ecotec Stalker Build
buggy looking good. whats the floof of the shop, impressive dale meeks

Author:	Alpha Fab [ Fri Apr 20, 2012 12:29 pm ]
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dalemeeks wrote: buggy looking good. whats the floof of the shop, impressive dale meeks Thanks man. The floor is Race Deck. http://www.racedeck.com Absolutely love it, would recommend it to anyone looking for a quality/durable floor... I beat the crap outta mine. I've just about got the welding complete... Hopefully will be able to get to my rear arms and mount the trans for mock-up. IMG_0330 by kobetime247, on Flickr IMG_0331 by kobetime247, on Flickr IMG_0334 by kobetime247, on Flickr -Shaun

Author:	duneman [ Fri Apr 20, 2012 1:36 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Billups Mid-Travel Turbo Ecotec Stalker Build
If you break those trailing arms. i will be amazed

Author:	Alpha Fab [ Mon Apr 23, 2012 3:41 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Billups Mid-Travel Turbo Ecotec Stalker Build
duneman wrote: If you break those trailing arms. i will be amazed Yea lol - they should be overbuilt for what this buggy will be doing! Small update: Got the welding and clean-up done this weekend. Haven't has a chance to work on the rear mock-up, but will have some time in the next few days!

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