Quadrotrac

[Steinbruchsoldat]

Started with building the second transfercase mount today:

Then i was tried to figure out if there`s room for everything like i planned it. This is the hydraulik tank i`m going to use:

Disassembled it:

Had about 20l hydraulic oil left in it:

Doesn`t look bad in there:

This is how i`m going to mount the hydraulic pump and alternator and maybe an air compressor:

Then i cut up the tank:

Looks like everything fits like it`s supposed to:

 

[chilliwak]

Wow:Wow1:you sure know how to fit a lot of stuff into a small space Steinez. Are you going to be able to do easy maintenace when everything is so close together? Always good progress on your projects. Keep up the good work! Cheers, Chilli...

 

[krl81]

I'm just in awe and impressed as ******k at everything you do! "Hey, I don't have this tool so I will build it."
I wish I had your skills. And I think your projects are really cool! Following with great interest.

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

Thanks guys. Maintenance should be easy because everything that needs attention is easily accessible.

Build the hydraulic pump mount today. First mockup:

Had to mill somrthing off the rear cover...

...to fit those mounts

First mount tacked on:

And because it needs more triangulation:

Build the front mount:

Finished:

Then i started on the alternator:

Rear mount:

Upper mount:

Everything together:

 

[wreckdiver1321]

Love it! Half the time I've got no idea what the hell you're doing, but it sure looks impressive!

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

Started working on the hydraulic tank today. Firsst i cut off the lid:

Made a fitting for the breathing filter:

Figured out how i`m going to place everything:

Had to drill a 88mm hole in the lid, so i started with my biggest hole saw:

And bored the rest:

Put some threads in:

And a hole for the breathing filter:

Put the tank at it`s place:

Started to get some measurements for the body:

 

[Wainiha]

I just can't wait for more. You are so adept at turning your crazy ideas into reality. Great build. You are a very talented builder.

Thanks for sharing and the inspiration to create.

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

Well, it`s monday, so i started with buying some steel:

Also got the radiator delivered:

Then i started building the cab frame. The cab and frame will be removable. The front mount:

And the rear one:

Finished it up:

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

Yesterday i asked my buddy if he can get me some steel for the articulated joint. This is what he brought me today:

Now i have almost everything i need:

Then i mocked up the cab frame:

Looked for a radiator fan:

This one was pwm controlled. I don`t need that so i removed it.:

Made it fit:

Mocked up:

Finished:

 

[Bernard_Roofus]

Amazing build! Can't wait to see the finished product!

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

Mounted the radiator today:

And started building the hydraulic tank mount :

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

Didn`t have much time today, but i managed it to flip the tanks around, what gives me more room and a way better cog:

Also placed the battery:

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

Well, had some luck today...

Was going to weld both jerry cans together to fab the gas tank. I filled both of the with water and flushed them like i usually do when welding on something that had gas inside and then started welding. Somehow the puddle burnt through and there was a big flame shooting out of the jerry can and it inflated like a balloon. As soon as i noticed it i threw eberthing away and took cover behind my mill. Luckily it didn`t follow anything, but the jerrycan is blown.

I did like 10-15 tanks with this method and it looks like i was happy every time but not this one. So remember this guys, only weld when it`s completely filled with water...

Need to buy a new jerry can tomorrow...

 

[mcneil]

...and it inflated like a balloon. .

Bonus capacity - sell it for a profit as a "7 Gallon Jerry Can"

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

After i bought a new jerry can i started building the catch tank:

Turned the end plates:

Welded it up:

Soldered in all four fittings:

Then continued on the fuel cell. Soldered in both breathers:

Then i finally had a use for my homemade bending tool:

Soldered the "fuel gauge" in:

Both feed outlets:

Connection between both jerry cans:

Rest of the fuel system:

Started building the fuel cell mount:

Right side mount:

Cut of the the old end plate of the hydraulic tank:

Tacked it back on:

Made a reinforcement plate out of an old spring pad:

Put my shaper to use:

Tacked it on:

Mocked everything up:

Front mount:

Rear mount:

Started with the filler neck:

Mocked up:

Rest of the fuel system: