D90mitch

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Hi all just want to share some pics of my Ultra4 build. Being built for the Ultra4 Europe series, in the Unlimited class.

I have based the vehicle on a discovery for some reason! But it's starting to take shape now and will be ready in a matter of months to race this year!

here's the disco as I bought it:
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After cutting off the rear body:
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Going off to the fab shop for a full frame / cage to new Ultra4 USA spec:

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Coming back from the fab shop a few months later (there was a big and unfortunate delay putting us behind schedule):

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Managed to rent part of a larger work shop for the truck to be built so taken there for the axles to be removed (wheel base being extended and Nissan Patrol Y61 trusses axles fitted):

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Axles arrived from Ireland...

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Hydro steer system arrived from Utah:

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Axles trussed and steering mocked up:

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rear wheelbase set out with new solid billet ally radius arms:

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engine coming out for a rebuild:

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Progress made over christmas by a friend helping with the build (engine is now complete):

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Loads of electrical rubbish removed from the disco:
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Special delivery from the one and only King Shocks this week:

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Lots more to come this week too - fuel cell, fuel pump, race clutch and lots more bits and pieces.
 
Very nice .. very good effort .. can't wait to see it finished .. ;)
 
Few updates people!

Engine is back in (top end going back together this weekend)

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Fuel tank

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Firewall painted up nice (before engine went in of course!)

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Those gorgeous King Shocks (fully compressed in this pic without the lower spring - will be almost twice this length when other spring on)

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Last but not least, T-Shirts are now available! A portion of the money will go to charity! Message me for details :)

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Things are starting to come along now. Come on!
 
Been a little while but we've been as busy as we can! Check out the latest progress:
New AP Race clutch and new system:
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Transfer case out to be replaced with rebuilt 1.6 Ratio (want that acceleration with those 40" tyres!
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Trying to get an idea of how the radiator and fuel tank will sit:
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New welder:
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Not long now until we can start her up :D
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New custom top link arms with Forged Johnnie Joint ends
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Mocking up the top link rear setup:
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Not that I'm 'down wiv da kids' or muffin, but... OMFG!! Those tyres are very sexy :D
Nice fab work too
 
I can't claim much credit for the Fab work unfortunately! Yes they should be for the price aha - they are absolutely huge
 
Now the brackets on the rear end are all sorted out it was time to give the back Patrol Y61 axle some TLC with new brakes and some paint. Also got the interior coated in truck bed liner. Looks great! 6 weeks left until the deadline where we need to test!!! If anyone here is interested in lending a hand as support/pit crew that would be amazing and a great opportunity to start getting into this amazing sport. First race is in France just outside Paris.

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Build is gathering speed now. We have some big issues with the front axle setup but nothing sheer determination and ££££ cant solve!

Wheels/tyres looking good!

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But they look even better on the truck!
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This thing has a 120" wheelbase!
 

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