Back in February I posted an update about my 4 seat chassis being built by Trent Fabrication. Well here it is 8 months later and I am happy to report that I now have the chassis in my garage. Joe and I made the trip to Sparks NV. to pick it up and bring it home.

Unfortunately the only weekend we would be able to go get the chassis was also the weekend it snowed several feet up on Interstate 80. This ment the road was covered in salt and trailering it back on an open trailer caused it to get completely covered in a salty mist. (bummer)

Although it may not have been ideal, Derek recommended that I strip the chassis and paint it right away. I still have some welding to do, but at least it's not too much and I can always grind off the paint before welding and touch it up after wards.

Here are a few photos from the first weekend when Joe and I picked up the chassis from Trent Fabrication and brought it home.

What's Next

According to Derek the next phase is setting the carrier bearing mount and mid-shaft. But before I can do that, I need to get the right transmission in place. I have a TH400 that I was planning to have rebuilt, but I am second guessing that decision and looking to possibly get should of one that is already built and ready to drop in. I have to have it before I can install the atlas transfer case so I think those two components are next on the list.

The big key to setting the carrier bearing is to get it as straight as possible. According to Taylor Tracy, getting that right is the single biggest factor in determining how fast you can go. I really want to make sure I get ti right.