New Navajo Truggy build

Elgatoprerunner · 03-14-2011, 06:02 PM

Hello everyone. I am new to this forum but not new to the sport. Being a life long Ford fan I was torn to buy a Mazda. Its the principal behind it. I know below the emblem it is a Ford. I bought this Navajo with a blown motor for $500.00. I then bought a good used motor form a Ford junkyard for another $500.00.
36" swampers (military take offs)
pro-comp 16.5x8 wheels
DIY bead locks from Rough Stuff Specialties
Full size axles from 79 bronco

Here are pics of the progress so far. Hope they come through.

The truck cost $500. Not too bad condidering it has the big TTB axles and 8.8 with a locker
[IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 7, 2011/IMG_0320.JPG[/IMG]

Military Swamper take offs. All tires had 3 holes drilled in them. The hundred dollar man in the high desert had them patched and plugged. One of the tires were brand new. I paid $100.00 each
[IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 17, 2011/IMG_0395.JPG[/IMG]

Here are the axles from a full size 1979 bronco,
The front is a High Pinion Dana 44, the rear is a 31 spline big bearing ford 9"
[IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 17, 2011/IMG_0394.JPG[/IMG]

Cut back half of the Navajo
[IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 21, 2011/IMG_0419.JPG[/IMG]

Getting the rear hatch ready. The goal is to have a functional opening rear window.
[IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 21, 2011/IMG_0420.JPG[/IMG]

The initial fit up. I have a lot of grinding and cutting yet to do.
[IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 21, 2011/IMG_0423.JPG[/IMG]

Getting closer
[IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 24, 2011/IMG_0431.JPG[/IMG]

Almost there
[IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 24, 2011/IMG_0436.JPG[/IMG]

Here is a picture of the roof. I had to weld in the transition of the gutters to the smooth back hatch.
[IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 27, 2011/IMG_0445.JPG[/IMG]

Cutting out my patch pieces
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Here is a quick drawing of what I was thinking.
[IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 21, 2011/IMG_0409.JPG[/IMG]

*FIND* · 03-14-2011, 06:15 PM

You need to upload the pictures somewhere online like photobucket. You cannot link to your hard drive to show the pictures.

Elgatoprerunner · 03-14-2011, 11:15 PM

*FIND* · 03-15-2011, 09:22 AM

once you upload the picture, go to your photobucket account and select the picture you want.

Photobucket will give you a link with the img code to post on the forum.

**Tbars4** · 03-15-2011, 10:45 AM

...Subscribing..

..This will help you post pictures...

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=147920

Slowlyvverot · 03-15-2011, 04:45 PM

want to see. is it chopped?

Elgatoprerunner · 03-15-2011, 11:11 PM

**Tbars4** · 03-15-2011, 11:57 PM

...Oh yea...I see a candidate for Truckhaven being built here..

*FIND* · 03-15-2011, 11:57 PM

Chop on a 2 door, you don't see that every day

Elgatoprerunner · 03-16-2011, 12:18 AM

We actually go to Truck Haven a lot. Only difference is as of last year I was always on a dirt bike. Sold it to build this. I'm getting to the age that I need a cage around me. Young enough to still go fast and old enough to feel it the next day.

**Tbars4** · 03-16-2011, 12:48 AM

..Plan on seeing TH a whole new way..We head out there pretty often starting in October..

..When I get back from my latest trip, maybe I can come by and check out your project?...

Elgatoprerunner · 03-16-2011, 02:13 PM

Started with the bondo last week.
Still waiting on the wheels.
After all my parts come in I can get more progress pics.

iheartbeams · 03-16-2011, 09:59 PM

ha! you picked this up in aliso viejo correct??

Elgatoprerunner · 03-16-2011, 10:56 PM

Yes.

**FROADER** · 03-17-2011, 12:23 AM

I look forward to seeing this in the desert.

I always liked the way hvac man's looked.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...01&postcount=1

*mounty71* · 03-17-2011, 12:38 AM

Looks like it's going to be a fun truck, I look forward to seeing it out at truckhaven too. Check out R.J.'s Navajo, he's in La Habra too.

Elgatoprerunner · 03-17-2011, 03:32 PM

Elgatoprerunner · 03-18-2011, 10:05 PM

HKUNZ · 03-18-2011, 10:07 PM

One word... Sick... Two words after its done... Sick nasty

Elgatoprerunner · 03-22-2011, 06:54 PM

Sorry, this was deleted because of accidental multiple posts of same topic.

03-14-2011, 06:02 PM	#1
Elgatoprerunner Wannabe Elite Explorer La Habra, CA 1992 Mazda Navajo Truggy Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 174 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	New Navajo Truggy build Hello everyone. I am new to this forum but not new to the sport. Being a life long Ford fan I was torn to buy a Mazda. Its the principal behind it. I know below the emblem it is a Ford. I bought this Navajo with a blown motor for $500.00. I then bought a good used motor form a Ford junkyard for another $500.00. 36" swampers (military take offs) pro-comp 16.5x8 wheels DIY bead locks from Rough Stuff Specialties Full size axles from 79 bronco Here are pics of the progress so far. Hope they come through. The truck cost $500. Not too bad condidering it has the big TTB axles and 8.8 with a locker [IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 7, 2011/IMG_0320.JPG[/IMG] Military Swamper take offs. All tires had 3 holes drilled in them. The hundred dollar man in the high desert had them patched and plugged. One of the tires were brand new. I paid $100.00 each [IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 17, 2011/IMG_0395.JPG[/IMG] Here are the axles from a full size 1979 bronco, The front is a High Pinion Dana 44, the rear is a 31 spline big bearing ford 9" [IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 17, 2011/IMG_0394.JPG[/IMG] Cut back half of the Navajo [IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 21, 2011/IMG_0419.JPG[/IMG] Getting the rear hatch ready. The goal is to have a functional opening rear window. [IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 21, 2011/IMG_0420.JPG[/IMG] The initial fit up. I have a lot of grinding and cutting yet to do. [IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 21, 2011/IMG_0423.JPG[/IMG] Getting closer [IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 24, 2011/IMG_0431.JPG[/IMG] Almost there [IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 24, 2011/IMG_0436.JPG[/IMG] Here is a picture of the roof. I had to weld in the transition of the gutters to the smooth back hatch. [IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 27, 2011/IMG_0445.JPG[/IMG] Cutting out my patch pieces [IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 27, 2011/IMG_0448.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 27, 2011/IMG_0451.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 27, 2011/IMG_0454.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 27, 2011/IMG_0456.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 27, 2011/IMG_0457.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 27, 2011/IMG_0459.JPG[/IMG] Here is a quick drawing of what I was thinking. [IMG]/Users/Elgatoprerunner/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2011/Feb 21, 2011/IMG_0409.JPG[/IMG]

03-14-2011, 11:15 PM	#3
Elgatoprerunner Wannabe Elite Explorer La Habra, CA 1992 Mazda Navajo Truggy Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 174 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Test

03-15-2011, 10:45 AM	#5
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,914 Vehicle Specs	...Subscribing.. ..This will help you post pictures... http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=147920 __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

03-15-2011, 11:11 PM	#7
Elgatoprerunner Wannabe Elite Explorer La Habra, CA 1992 Mazda Navajo Truggy Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 174 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	3rd try. Thanks for taking it easy on me.

03-15-2011, 11:57 PM	#8
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,914 Vehicle Specs	...Oh yea...I see a candidate for Truckhaven being built here.. __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

03-16-2011, 12:18 AM	#10
Elgatoprerunner Wannabe Elite Explorer La Habra, CA 1992 Mazda Navajo Truggy Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 174 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	We actually go to Truck Haven a lot. Only difference is as of last year I was always on a dirt bike. Sold it to build this. I'm getting to the age that I need a cage around me. Young enough to still go fast and old enough to feel it the next day.

03-16-2011, 12:48 AM	#11
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,914 Vehicle Specs	..Plan on seeing TH a whole new way..We head out there pretty often starting in October.. ..When I get back from my latest trip, maybe I can come by and check out your project?... __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

03-16-2011, 02:13 PM	#12
Elgatoprerunner Wannabe Elite Explorer La Habra, CA 1992 Mazda Navajo Truggy Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 174 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Started with the bondo last week. Still waiting on the wheels. After all my parts come in I can get more progress pics.

03-16-2011, 09:59 PM	#13
iheartbeams Wannabe Elite Explorer laguna niguel 1993 xlt Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 59 Vehicle Specs	ha! you picked this up in aliso viejo correct??

03-16-2011, 10:56 PM	#14
Elgatoprerunner Wannabe Elite Explorer La Habra, CA 1992 Mazda Navajo Truggy Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 174 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Yes.

03-17-2011, 12:23 AM	#15
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 20,044 Vehicle Specs	I look forward to seeing this in the desert. I always liked the way hvac man's looked. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...01&postcount=1 __________________ COLIN IGNACIO FORUM RULES My 2010 Explorer - Explorer #1 (sold) - Explorer #2 (sold) - My F-150 (sold) - My Ranger (sold) - My Videos

03-17-2011, 12:38 AM	#16
mounty71 It's green, not gray. San Francisco, CA '00 Mountaineer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,081 Vehicle Specs	Looks like it's going to be a fun truck, I look forward to seeing it out at truckhaven too. Check out R.J.'s Navajo, he's in La Habra too. __________________ MATT SCHWARTZ 2000 MOUNTAINEERINATOR REGISTRY 1991 FORD EXPLORER (IN EXPLORER HEAVEN) REGISTRY

03-17-2011, 03:32 PM	#17
Elgatoprerunner Wannabe Elite Explorer La Habra, CA 1992 Mazda Navajo Truggy Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 174 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Navajo body work and pics of inside

03-18-2011, 10:05 PM	#18
Elgatoprerunner Wannabe Elite Explorer La Habra, CA 1992 Mazda Navajo Truggy Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 174 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Started Fabrication. Rear cross member AKA 2 1/2" sch 40 pipe

03-18-2011, 10:07 PM	#19
HKUNZ Wannabe Elite Explorer Wilmington, NC '93 XLT Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 150 Vehicle Specs	One word... Sick... Two words after its done... Sick nasty __________________ 1993 XLT Explorer 4x4 4.0 V6 Dupli-Color Paint Job - How to Thread GREEN-BEAST Delta Chi UNCW

03-22-2011, 06:54 PM	#20
Elgatoprerunner Wannabe Elite Explorer La Habra, CA 1992 Mazda Navajo Truggy Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 174 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Progress Sorry, this was deleted because of accidental multiple posts of same topic. Last edited by Elgatoprerunner; 03-25-2011 at 11:42 AM. Reason: Multiple posts, same topic