Thanks for the recommendation
they seem to be pretty solid from what I've read.
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My 86 K5 build
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Thanks for the recommendation
they seem to be pretty solid from what I've read.
that BURN was felt, I think my monitor is melting.....
Hard to use a winch when you don't make any of the trail runs.....
I re-spooled my winch from the last time I used it while it was in my driveway....does that count?
Hard to use a winch when you don't make any of the trail runs.....
Hope your fire suit worked after that BURN!
Couldn't resist. 
I live by Albion.
Martin
Martin
I know. I just couldn't resist.
Martin
Martin
Started some work on my cage. Nothing too crazy yet, but wanted to document all of it as progress happens. So here are some pics
Cage plates from DIY4x
Cage plates from DIY4x
Start of the halo up front
Will now work on the down bars up front and start on a bunch of bracing. I would like to finish the front half first, then start on the back half. And for those who may ask, I am doing this with the top on to make sure that I can always put my top back on if I ever want to. I think it has turned out pretty good so far, not perfect, but a good start.
That's it for now. Will hopefully get some more done in the next couple days/weeks.
Will now work on the down bars up front and start on a bunch of bracing. I would like to finish the front half first, then start on the back half. And for those who may ask, I am doing this with the top on to make sure that I can always put my top back on if I ever want to. I think it has turned out pretty good so far, not perfect, but a good start.
That's it for now. Will hopefully get some more done in the next couple days/weeks.
OH BOY
Got a couple more tubes on today. I probably could have gone a little tighter to the dash, but I really was more concerned with strength. Where the front tube comes down is pretty much directly above a tube that connects my sliders to my frame. Added to that, I am only about 5'8" tall, so maximizing leg room isn't as big of a deal for me. It's coming together though.
Winning!
Does your knee hit the a piller at all when hopping in? That is my only concern with going behind the dash instead of through. But not really that big of a deal..
Does your knee hit the a piller at all when hopping in? That is my only concern with going behind the dash instead of through. But not really that big of a deal..
No, I don't really hit my knee. I could have gone a little closer to the dash and it could have been better, but it works for me. I am not a very big dude though, so I can get away with it. I could see how bigger guys may really need to go through the dash or hug the dash really tight or else it could get really annoying. I plan to put some padding on the a piller for knee protection, and also on the halo by your head. That way if things get rough in the cab, it will still be all good.
big-blue
1/2 ton status
Nice work! I may have missed it, but are you doing your own bending? If so, what model tool are you using? I am starting to get into some metal work and looking for a small hydraulic bender to start with. My first goal is to fab up a roof rack.
Again, great build! I will be checking often!
Again, great build! I will be checking often!
Thanks! Yes I am doing my own bending. I am using a borrowed JD2 model 32 bender using a HF ram with a SWAG offroad kit to mount the ram, from a good freind of mine.
What tubing did you end up going with? Same as your sliders and bumpers?
Also, are you going back into the passenger compartment at all?
