Mattilacken Posted October 10, 2024 Author Posted October 10, 2024 Thanks for al the coments i apriciate it! I had an idea of making the front bumper a bit Viper inspired.. so i made a photo parametric 3d model of my model so i could try it on in the computer. I did a concept.. whats your thoughts. I am not 100% with it yet.. but hey no car was designed over night.
Mattilacken Posted October 11, 2024 Author Posted October 11, 2024 I cot an other idea this other night... and i think thats what i will try to do.. SRT8 front and grill. better pictures later when i have done some work. 3
BK9300 Posted October 11, 2024 Posted October 11, 2024 My opinion is the SRT8 front and grille enhances your Jeep better. 1
Starwulf Posted October 17, 2024 Posted October 17, 2024 Might I suggest the YouTube channel Superfastmatt, he's currently building the opposite. An off road viper. Great project, glad I found it. 1
Mattilacken Posted January 28 Author Posted January 28 So after some at first random cutting, a bunch of grinding and plenty more cuts I have a revised bumper that’s taking shape. With inspiration from the Nissan GTR, with the slots, dodge viper with the holes and the later SRT 8 with how the fender and bumper connects. Its far from done and I do need to cut apart the left hand side again since my first random cut was not even and I noticed when I was done. 3
johnyrotten Posted January 29 Posted January 29 (edited) Very interesting build, looks good. You never see grand cherokee's done this way in 1:1. That chassis fits really well, and the engine placement looks right. Was that a "happy accident " or planned? The only thought I have is maybe open the very front of the hood in front the bulges. Edited January 29 by johnyrotten
Mattilacken Posted January 29 Author Posted January 29 3 hours ago, johnyrotten said: Very interesting build, looks good. You never see grand cherokee's done this way in 1:1. That chassis fits really well, and the engine placement looks right. Was that a "happy accident " or planned? The only thought I have is maybe open the very front of the hood in front the bulges. Thanks John! No that is true. Most lift them or let them be stockish. Chassi is the original GC Chassis but with Skyline rear end and front diff, that front might change since its actualy on the wrong side of the pan. Will see if i can sort that out, would give me more space for the Transfercase. Yes Engine looks good in there, might try to angle it upward a bit so it sits higher and give me more space bellow it. That the engine fits was a trial and error, and i had to open the floor pan a bit to acomodate the 6speed. Yes some vents or intakes will be needed i belive, will se what i come up with:) 1
Mattilacken Posted January 30 Author Posted January 30 Have been sanding like a mad man and made some progress. Not hundred about the rear bumper but the rest is coming along. 2
johnyrotten Posted January 30 Posted January 30 1 hour ago, Mattilacken said: Have been sanding like a mad man and made some progress. Not hundred about the rear bumper but the rest is coming along. Looking good, any plans for a rear defuser, or just the exhaust out the back? 1
Steve H Posted February 1 Posted February 1 Ah yes…. Sanding, sanding, and more sanding… Looks really aggressive, I like it. I agree with John’s idea above 👆, if no diffuser, then perhaps some rectangular exhaust dumps tucked under the rear bumper? Just my 2 cents. 2
Keef Posted February 1 Posted February 1 😳😳😳 As the previous owner of two ZJs, I definitely approve of this. Looks AMAZING so far, can’t wait to see this one completed! 2
Mattilacken Posted February 2 Author Posted February 2 On 1/31/2025 at 12:22 AM, johnyrotten said: Looking good, any plans for a rear defuser, or just the exhaust out the back? 16 hours ago, Steve H said: Ah yes…. Sanding, sanding, and more sanding… Looks really aggressive, I like it. I agree with John’s idea above 👆, if no diffuser, then perhaps some rectangular exhaust dumps tucked under the rear bumper? Just my 2 cents. I am thinking of making it a bit like the viper, a vent slot and the exhaust either in the sides, square as mentioned by Steve may be killer, or center as Viper has them.. I think a defusor is not some thing they would have been done on a concept car in the ‘90’s so I will pass on such a piece but the thought have slipped my mind as well. 15 hours ago, Keef said: 😳😳😳 As the previous owner of two ZJs, I definitely approve of this. Looks AMAZING so far, can’t wait to see this one completed! great to have you along here! I think my flares ad to the ZJ design 1
johnyrotten Posted February 2 Posted February 2 Fantastic idea keeping true to the time period of the concept. "Sport models" weren't full blown "supercar" effects kits in the 90's. I like where going with it. The idea from the viper is probably what would have been done if this was actually built. I'm really enjoying watching this come to life. Looking forward to what's next.👍👍 1
Ken Car-Fanatic Posted February 7 Posted February 7 WOW! I like it. I will definitely be following this to see how it progresses. Great idea & looking good! 1
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