Yamaha Umax Build

smallblock450sl · 02-20-2009, 08:33 PM

Ok...Seems I'm tired of reading and getting excided about all your guy's new projects. This Umax will be lifted, but felt more members would look here. You think "Wilson" started ugly.....Lets "light this candle"! I have no idea if the engine is good or not (no problem to rebuild it) some parts are missing (once again, no problem there) most body parts are sound. The cart was used as a range picker and busted and mangeled the main frame at the bends leading to the lower control arms. Sorry to say I couldn't put a "splice" tube in and weld ( "NO" an ATV front grafting is not in the works or budget). Had to take off all the components to alow for some flexing/proding/heating/come alonging ect...to get the tubes and frame members in a realistic position. Once "tach" welded I will either find some "ID" tubing to match the "OD" of the frame tubing, cut it in half and "wrap" it around the frame and reweld or just see how it "fits' and welds togeather and do some "triangulared" gusset's to strengthen it up. As for lift's/tire combo's/engine mod's/running gear/body and "box" mod option's....you will just have to check in from time to time.

Here's some pic's. Later Dave

smallblock450sl · 02-20-2009, 08:35 PM

You want more pic's?

TheNewGuy · 02-20-2009, 08:59 PM

I knew it wouldn't take you long to get another one going. Lots of cool builds going on, we all know this will be a good one! I'll be watching. Nice job on the frame.

groundpounder · 02-20-2009, 10:06 PM

that's a nice project i will be watching.

MIKEPEER · 02-20-2009, 11:11 PM

you make me wish i had more time so i could tear into mine.......someday winter will be over and i'll have some more time. keep the pics coming

mikesmotortoys · 02-20-2009, 11:48 PM

This is a true 'rags to riches' post! Keep the pics coming!!!

sleezego · 02-21-2009, 02:24 PM

dang.. those tires are bald

sabercat · 02-21-2009, 04:39 PM

wow that ones been run into the ground!

spriddle · 02-21-2009, 10:14 PM

Nice job on the frame. Looks like you got your work cut out. I'll be watching this. Should be a good build. Be sure to keep us up to date with pic's.

Rodger's Rides · 02-26-2009, 10:22 PM

Way to go Dave! Got you a new toy to play with. Looks like a nice fix on the frame. When I saw the first couple of photos I wondered was that frame rusted or busted? Then I saw your fix and realized it was both! Nice recovery. Now what kind of crazy body work are you planning for this one? Hood scoop for the big block? Dualies under the rear? Hydraulics? Maybe a bobble head chewawa for the dash? LOL J/K. I did not think you would be able to stay away from some sort of build very long, but you went longer than I thought, Keep the pics coming and the dreams building.

02-20-2009, 08:59 PM	#3
TheNewGuy Admin/Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,052	Re: Yamaha Umax Build I knew it wouldn't take you long to get another one going. Lots of cool builds going on, we all know this will be a good one! I'll be watching. Nice job on the frame.
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02-20-2009, 10:06 PM	#4
groundpounder Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: maine Posts: 3,352	Re: Yamaha Umax Build that's a nice project i will be watching.

02-20-2009, 11:11 PM	#5
MIKEPEER Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: INDIANA Posts: 496	Re: Yamaha Umax Build you make me wish i had more time so i could tear into mine.......someday winter will be over and i'll have some more time. keep the pics coming

02-20-2009, 11:48 PM	#6
mikesmotortoys Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth) Posts: 7,077	Re: Yamaha Umax Build This is a true 'rags to riches' post! Keep the pics coming!!!
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02-21-2009, 02:24 PM	#7
sleezego Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Almont MI Posts: 436	Re: Yamaha Umax Build dang.. those tires are bald

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02-21-2009, 04:39 PM	#8
sabercat gone yamaha! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 1,424	Re: Yamaha Umax Build wow that ones been run into the ground!

02-21-2009, 10:14 PM	#9
spriddle Admin Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: TN Posts: 101,871	Re: Yamaha Umax Build Nice job on the frame. Looks like you got your work cut out. I'll be watching this. Should be a good build. Be sure to keep us up to date with pic's.

02-26-2009, 10:22 PM	#10
Rodger's Rides Totally Bonkers! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Full time RVing Posts: 1,897	Re: Yamaha Umax Build Way to go Dave! Got you a new toy to play with. Looks like a nice fix on the frame. When I saw the first couple of photos I wondered was that frame rusted or busted? Then I saw your fix and realized it was both! Nice recovery. Now what kind of crazy body work are you planning for this one? Hood scoop for the big block? Dualies under the rear? Hydraulics? Maybe a bobble head chewawa for the dash? LOL J/K. I did not think you would be able to stay away from some sort of build very long, but you went longer than I thought, Keep the pics coming and the dreams building.

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