Buffalo conversion to a two seat with smaller flat deck for hauling the kids

[Robinhood02]

Some time ago i had mentioned that i would post the progress of my conversion of a Buffalo to a 2 seater with a smaller flat deck,
well here goes


Before i started


first you have to remove the deck and all the bolts that hold it on, do not remove the deck stands,


then remove the front seat to get at the front deck bolts, don't forget to remove the trans shifter rod


remove the front deck stands only, you won't need it anymore


starting at the front stake holder ,remove exactly 18" of the outer frame side rails, and cut the cross rail from the piece you remove ,you will need it later, refasten the frame together again with all the bolts nessasary, to make sure everything fits when you weld it together again

this was a good cut, and fit nicely, make sure you gouge the weld joints for better weld

[Mike]

That is going to be very cool. What size back seat are you going to put in it? Is it going to be similar to a Max IV?

[Robinhood02]

sorry fellows i've been having trouble with the ati2dvag graphics driver, so i'll get it fixed asap( if i can figure it out LOL) ,,,and get some more pics posted
Yup Mike it will be nearly identical layout to the Max IV (2 bench seats) but with a little less legroom and a 3' deck instead of the 4.5' deck

[Mike]

Robinhood, that wasn't your fault, when I moved your photos in the gallery to the Max section, it broke the link. It's not redirecting properly right now. If you upload any more (and please do) try choosing the max section when you upload them until I can get the bugs worked out. Otherwise, they go into the "6x6 Around the World" section and have to be moved and that's where things are going wrong right now. Sorry for the confusion.

[Robinhood02]

Part 2

nice bead after welding to be ground down smooth on the top surface and ground down smooth

weld in the cross bracket that will now be under the front frame section, it is hard to get at so just tack it ,then when you remove the deck you can finish welding it in

deck welded and some paint splashed on the welds and the new shorter deck all bolted back together

reinstall the front cargo rails

checking angle for back seat and sizing up seat area

[smog]

so you are redoing the Buffalo as the Max IV should be.... the tranny in front of the engine....

very nice project, thanks for sharing with us.

[Robinhood02]

actually i've heard people wanting the dropped Max IV motor before in some of these forums, to get the dropped motor in the max IV just use a Max II frame and add 2" between the front and middle axles ,then throw it into a Max IV tub. maybe that will have to be my next Modding Project

[Robinhood02]

Sorry guys for not finishing this project sooner but i'm still waiting for the upholstry on the rear seats to be done, I'm having them covered with the -40 vinyl so that it doen't crack in the cold and stays plyable in the cold weather. But it seems to be taking a while ??