MaxII Bigfoot/Tall tub

[thebuggyman1]

There is a new Bigfoot in the Michigan woods. Well, not yet. I'm still collecting parts and assembling.
I just uploaded a bunch of pictures on the build.....



A MaxII has an axle spacing of 25" center to center. I stretched the frame an extra 1 1/4" between axles. This allows the use of true 25" dia. tires or even 26" tires if I wanted. I also raised the tub 3" to eliminate tub to tire issues. My goal was for 25" tires with Adair tracks.
Now I just need the tires. $$$$ I need a sponsor.

[LarryW]

Awesome! Looks great!

[Mike]

Jim, great work. That is going to be an unstoppable Max II. What a cool project.

[Don]

What a cool project! This is going to be a very unique machine. Nice work!

[swamp donkey]

Buggyman fill me in did u take 2 tubs and make one?

[jpswift1]

Now if the Vampire ASX's were still available, THAT would be a great machine to use them on. Very nice work, Jim!

[thebuggyman1]

Buggyman fill me in did u take 2 tubs and make one?

Yes!
This shows the bottom piece I cut off and the piece I added......the lower marker line was for the overlap. This is the epoxy I used WEST SYSTEM | Plastic Boat Repair - Kayak Massacre The product is kindof thin but you can use cloth just like using fiberglass to fill any gaps. I also used 50+ pop rivets to hold it in place untill the epoxy cured.....(plus I don't fully trust it).
I also added an internal body band with straps down to the frame. I bolted thru the tub into the straps to help eliminate tub flex that could stress the epoxy.
I supported the tank from the body band to make the top easier to remove for maint. and now the machine can be run without the top to test for problems.



***more updates will follow***

[smog]

***more updates will follow***

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.

[George]

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

[Hogneck]

Awesome ! Cool Idea.

[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