My Senior design project - a "Swamp Thing" tracked vehicle clone

[Garauld]

Here's the latest build update. I got the cab mounted to the tub frame and recently got the floor plates cut and ready to paint. The main and upper dashboards are also done and ready for installation of various switches, gauges & whatever. I hope to finally have the drive axles and driveshaft welded together over the next few days. After that I plan to remount the cargo frame and work on the wiring.

 

[GolfAddict]

Good progress! :thumbsup:

 

[EddieWalker]

Cab turned out really nice.

 

[Garauld]

I got the two sprocket drive axles shortened, welded back together and reassembled today. I should have the driveshaft installed by the weekend.

 

[Garauld]

I got the driveshaft assembled and installed today. I also placed the cargo frame back onto the chassis. Over the next week I plan to reinstall the fuel tank and battery and start work on the throttle, hydraulics and wiring harness upgrades.



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[Garauld]

Recently I got the two cooling air intake louvers and the rear bumper all welded up. :dance1:

 

[GolfAddict]

Wow, this thing is going to end up looking much more refined and professionally done than I had originally imagined. :thumbsup:

 

[PILOON]

While I see excellent workmanship I wonder about the weight.

 

[EddieWalker]

Enjoying you attention to detail. That bumper looks great!!

 

[The Fred]

Very nice job.

Integrate a roll bar into that thing while you still can. How about a headache rack just behind the cab maybe?