The Sleipnir of City Sadar Road

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[fouadhafeez]

Thank you, brother. That's a great set of photos, which lend a lot of sensible-practical ideas.

[fouadhafeez]

One development which is somewhat heartening, pertains to the other set of wheels I was mentioning, earlier, for occasional use as a low-low rider. I have a set of Bullitt wheels (commonly called Cragars) in 15 inch size. These wheels are very deep-dish, and wear big-meaty, old-school Goodyear Eagle Nascar tyres (225/70/15 up front and 275/60/15 at the back). Originally, I'd planned to install these in a Mustang being built, but the wheels are so offset, that it causes the tyres to stick out by several inches on the 'Stang...making it look ugly.

No such problem in the Sleipnir, which will look extra-wide and low with such wheels...AND conform to the classic hot rod look, when it wears them. The wheels currently on the beast are 33 inches tall. These are 28 inches tall...so simply by switching wheels, you can drop the ride height conveniently by another 2.5 inches.

[fouadhafeez]

Time for some daylight pictures, I think.

[fouadhafeez]

Rapid progress is being made with regards to the Sleipnir, Allah be praised. We've managed to sort out the front and the rear of the cabin, and both sides of the floor are half-done, too. Over the next couple of days, we will be securing the floor from all sides, including reinforcements and spot welds along the seams. The FQ15 (and the M37 on which it is based) have floor panels which are bolted together. Presumably, to disassemble the truck whenever required. Now, since this won't be a requirement any longer, we shall be fusing the floor seams together permanently. This should make the entire structure nice and tight, and minimise any rattling/creaking. The next step will be the seats. After physically testing the current layout, we're going to have to slice 8 inches off the metal box which mounts the seats, just to bring the driver's seat into correct alignment with the floor. We will bolt on the bucket seat, next. Some readjustment is also going to be required to optimally affix the steering column and the position of the pedals.

Some pictures.

With the bonnet loose fitted, again.

I love how brawny and imposing this car looks from the front.

How we're going to have to add a foot's length (or more) to the hood.

[fouadhafeez]

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[fouadhafeez]

Another interesting development: the steering wheel.

It's somewhat ironic that the '73 Mustang I own came fitted with an aftermarket steering wheel...and the steering wheel that's going to go onto the Sleipnir is from a '69 Mustang. Regardless of the irony, though, this is how it's going to be. The 'Stang will retain its aftermarket steering wheel, while the Sleipnir is going to get a beautiful chrome wheel from a Mustang. The steering is going to stay incredibly simple: no switches or indicator stalks on the steering column (which is going to get chromed, too) and the small-ish Mustang steering wheel mounted atop it; buffed and polished to perfection and coated in black (or bright red) leather.

[capsat]

@fouadhafeez - am tuned to this progress Good going.

also i need your help to understand registration process of any army auction vehicle(s) which papers given by the auctioneers to individual buyer and what paper are required further for submission to register. also is it possible to register the vehicle with swapped engine ? or regn book is edited afterwards.

click my nick and send email we can do it over emails., I will be obliged Thank you

[fouadhafeez]

@fouadhafeez - am tuned to this progress Good going.

also i need your help to understand registration process of any army auction vehicle(s) which papers given by the auctioneers to individual buyer and what paper are required further for submission to register. also is it possible to register the vehicle with swapped engine ? or regn book is edited afterwards.

click my nick and send email we can do it over emails., I will be obliged Thank you

Boss, it's actually quite simple. At the time of auction, the Army hands over the sale deed (commonly called the 'voucher') in quadruplicate to the buyer. When you purchase the frame, you need to make sure that you obtain the right voucher, with the correct chassis number (all four copies). In addition, you must be in possession of a transfer letter from the original buyer, along with photocopy of his ID card. These documents, along with your own ID card copy are deposited with the Excise and Taxation wallahs, who appraise the vehicle and set its registration fee. If you register it with an engine other than the original one, you can have it filled into the registration book, ab initio. If not, it can always be changed, later on. Of course, before the vehicle heads to the ETO, it has to be cleared from the laboratory wallahs, who provide you with an NOC for the ETO when you visit them, and they clear the car.

Hope this helps.

[ansarghani]

Great development!
The gull-wing bonnet extension seems a bit challenging. How you will gonna handle the upper control arm?

[ansarghani]

Perfect set of shoes!

One development which is somewhat heartening, pertains to the other set of wheels I was mentioning, earlier, for occasional use as a low-low rider. I have a set of Bullitt wheels (commonly called Cragars) in 15 inch size. These wheels are very deep-dish, and wear big-meaty, old-school Goodyear Eagle Nascar tyres (225/70/15 up front and 275/60/15 at the back). Originally, I'd planned to install these in a Mustang being built, but the wheels are so offset, that it causes the tyres to stick out by several inches on the 'Stang...making it look ugly.

No such problem in the Sleipnir, which will look extra-wide and low with such wheels...AND conform to the classic hot rod look, when it wears them. The wheels currently on the beast are 33 inches tall. These are 28 inches tall...so simply by switching wheels, you can drop the ride height conveniently by another 2.5 inches.

[fouadhafeez]

Great development!
The gull-wing bonnet extension seems a bit challenging. How you will gonna handle the upper control arm?

Simple solution, Ansar. When we get around to extending the bonnet, we'll make sure that the lower hinged panels of the bonnet are cut away enough, for the control arms / shock towers to stay clear of any interference. Hopefully, it won't look too bad, either.

Coincidentally, I spent quite some time mulling over this very problem and its solution, today!

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Thank you i saved it as IMAGE and will cross refer in documentation section when needed,

[hayzin]

@fouadhafeez Here are some pics of the FJ40 I told you about earlier that belongs to my dear friend in Karachi. Was built for drag and has made quite a reputation for itself in the speed circles. Enjoy!