MaxII Bigfoot/Tall tub

[thebuggyman1]

This is just a fantastic project. I was exploring the same route so I could use tracks over the goodyear 26" tires on the Max IV (to make the most WTF? machine around.)

But pulled back when I found out the tub pricing.

I still think RI should offer this as a pricey option or as a new model.

The tubs I bought were seconds and were only a couple hundred each. They were marked as not wide enough....and I found out why when I went to put the frame in. Dough! (Homer Simpson impression) The frame was 27" wide and the tub was 26 3/4". I jammed it in there and started heating! Threw a bunch of weight on top and let it cool. I bet if you showed up at Receatives and told Jay what you planned, he'd find you a tub to cut up at a reasonable price.

Very cool project Jim. Will you have this rig at Ash?

It's my goal to be done in a couple weeks...... and yes, I do plan to be at Ashtabula. I would love to make Busco, but it's a long way, and money is tight.

[Bud]

Very innovative. I am impressed!

[Stonewall]

I looked through you gallery, this is going to be a beast of a Max II!!

[Model Citizen]

A 21st century version of a Big Max.

Bridget

[smog]

I bet if you showed up at Receatives and told Jay what you planned, he'd find you a tub to cut up at a reasonable price.

I can't really add more than 3" as the Primary clutch will hit the tub in my Max IV

[highrollinmopars]

Im really impressed. I have 3 Hustler tubs at my house right now. Hmm the possibilities...but seriously great idea and im glad to see you go and follow through with it. Mad props sir.

[duckhunt81]

I too am very impressed. I like the fortitude to just jump in to it and do it. It looks like you thought it though pretty good.
I don’t know if I’ve missed any previous conversations on the forum about the idea of this but I like it. I also like how (for me anyway) you just posted all of this info at once as if to say “bam… this is what I’ve done”.
I’m sure many of us have thought of many ways we could do this or that, but just could not rationalize doing it or too nervous to start hacking.

I applaud you sir and good job.

[smog]

This is very different, something we all want and so far the best new project of 2012.

this is just amazing.

[thebuggyman1]

Uploaded some more pictures tonight.
Still making progress.....just slowly



T-20 empty case halves are SOOOO much lighter

[lewis]

Can't wait to see the final produce Jim. Great idea!