ONE BIG JIMMY "Everything In TX Is Bigger!"

[NTXJIMMY]

Will do!
One way or another I'm going to make it work without having to space out the bumper
I know I will have to make some custom mounting brackets due to the CUCV frame mounts
I had Darren send it to me without mounting holes so I can drill them where I need them.

 

[NTXJIMMY]

Winch carrier made it!

Soon it will be time to test fit and weld it up
Photos soon to come

 

[Tony Vickers]

Looking forward to seeing how the winch carrier looks after it's together.

 

[JoshHefnerX]

Just read this thread, nice build.

Not sure they'd fit, but the earlier trucks had a passenger side mount that turned the batt 90 deg from what was pictured - long ways against the core support.

On the A/C you I thought you were using the holley mount - did you change up the plan on that altogether?

 

[6872xtc]

Cool build!!!
I definitely appreciate your "truck illness"

 

[NTXJIMMY]

Just read this thread, nice build.

Not sure they'd fit, but the earlier trucks had a passenger side mount that turned the batt 90 deg from what was pictured - long ways against the core support.

On the A/C you I thought you were using the holley mount - did you change up the plan on that altogether?

Still playing with mounting options on the battery thanks for the tip I will look into it
Think I have an answer
More to come on that

I stayed with the Holley bracket it worked out great
Its on there

 

[NTXJIMMY]

Update on the winch plate.
Test fitted and tack welded up the plate.
Once that was done had it all welded up

 

[NTXJIMMY]

Pics of it all welded up

 

[skunked]

Are you going to tie it into the frame horns?

 

[NTXJIMMY]

Yes
Working on brackets for that in the next couple of days.
It's tricky due to me running the Cucv frame extensions and the way those mount up but I will post that when I get there so all can see

 

[NTXJIMMY]

Pic of the setup with bumper half ass mounted to get an idea of how it will flow

 

[NTXJIMMY]

Couple of pics on the inside frame rails
I will have to fab some tabs

 

[NTXJIMMY]

So my question is what color to powder coat the winch cradle? Satin black to match the trim and bumpers or the silver vein to match the frame?

 

[skunked]

Satin Black

 

[NTXJIMMY]

That's what I was thinking as well

 

[GWeakland620]

Another vote for Satan black...

 

[Truckman4life]

Orange?


No prob satin black

 

[82355]

Whatever makes it stand out the least.

Martin

 

[NTXJIMMY]

Whatever makes it stand out the least.

Martin

I agree on that one!

 

[Tweekls1]

Is your winch cradle setup lower to put the fair lead below the bumper or is that the normal height? Also what size tires are you running, don't think I seen it mentioned.