well, it did have a couple minor holes there when I got it from you.. but yeah, they've been growing, doh... need to address it next summer....
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Ryoken's 89 Crew Cab Tubebed build... aka Mutt....
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well, it did have a couple minor holes there when I got it from you.. but yeah, they've been growing, doh... need to address it next summer....
I never saw them.
And with the new paint you put on, we can't tell from pictures, it looks clean
a mutt, checking out Mutt....
I'll post the actual show cars in their own thread.....
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I'll post the actual show cars in their own thread.....
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Yeah, the ds had a golf ball size hole... I'm sure there was a bit lurking behind it... it's the salt air here...
No big, but I do need to do something with it after the winter... I may just do a standard rocket job till I do the floor... even than, I may leave the rockers as I like that look on this build.. as opposed to the integrated slider deal....
So, my local, mid 20's hotrod buddy in town stopped by with his oldschool dad and a couple young guns.. I like the kid... he's actually a fox body guy, lol... but I like his enthusiasm.. he gets so revved over my build chit....
they got introduced to the bat tray, and they were pretty blown away... now, I need to make it work...
*Ryoken= stoked to be getting a rear winch installed...*
they got introduced to the bat tray, and they were pretty blown away... now, I need to make it work...
*Ryoken= stoked to be getting a rear winch installed...*
said Fox body bud, made a vid.... 
the show starts at like :55.......
the show starts at like :55.......
sooo... i had to chuckle... Matt (above) was all over me about I should have a youtube channel for this build... no way, I'm gonna try to do video of my drunken, cursing, fab work.. but it did remind me that I want to do a couple short clips of things on the rig... I'm in a month or so, of "driving around while the rig is still clean, looking for cool backdrops to try and flex the rig out in front of" mode for the new camera...
somewhere in all that, i want to do a couple new short vids of the tubegate, drawers, and maybe a light walk-thru...
*Ryoken- working out wire #'s for the winch and drawing up a wiring jig...*
i think i have a pretty good plan for the movable harness.. but boy, somewhere in my cranium I want to do it in an inline, roller-chain, deal, kinda like how a plasma table might be.... all T2'ish...
but it did remind me that I want to do a couple short clips of things on the rig... I'm in a month or so, of "driving around while the rig is still clean, looking for cool backdrops to try and flex the rig out in front of" mode for the new camera...somewhere in all that, i want to do a couple new short vids of the tubegate, drawers, and maybe a light walk-thru...
*Ryoken- working out wire #'s for the winch and drawing up a wiring jig...*
i think i have a pretty good plan for the movable harness.. but boy, somewhere in my cranium I want to do it in an inline, roller-chain, deal, kinda like how a plasma table might be.... all T2'ish...
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sooo... been rippin Mutt around all week... (2 cat-calls with "to-buy" offers since sat, lol) need to pull codes sat morn, but I'm guessing it's an EGR code Mutt's been throwing, just from the randomness of it.. and no performance issue, yet...
making me work the gas till the end....
lot on the plate.. but the major Mutt deal this weekend isn't 'trial moving harness" tests, etc... (very excited about this tho!) it's final, re-check, of tank measurements and Paint drawing/print...
next weekend, I find out the pain for a 65 gal dual-feed dizzle tank.....
sh*t's on now.......
making me work the gas till the end....
lot on the plate.. but the major Mutt deal this weekend isn't 'trial moving harness" tests, etc... (very excited about this tho!) it's final, re-check, of tank measurements and Paint drawing/print...
next weekend, I find out the pain for a 65 gal dual-feed dizzle tank.....
sh*t's on now.......
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final plans for the tank in place.. not sure when I'm gonna get to stop in there, my next few saturdays are pretty busy... found the key to the whole deal tonight.....
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000A3GTCK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
I'm thinking an X- shape baffle/wall setup that runs 2/3 the way up might be a good setup... true dual feed, 1/2" pickup, 3/8" NPT drain, static fuel sender..
now, the bat box...
this is gonna be a headache... 
man.. i get these ideas, and damned be how you're gonna do it.. it's neat, figure it out!!!
basically, I need to make a bundle of 4, 2/0 wires, and 3, #4 gauge wires bend 90* and move consistently... couple of the issues are, what happens to the "slack" in the wire bundle at it's 1/2 way point... and securing... it's critical... i'm thinking dual cable clamps at each point... actually considering small muffler clamps...
this box is gonna require some stoooopid planning...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000A3GTCK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
I'm thinking an X- shape baffle/wall setup that runs 2/3 the way up might be a good setup... true dual feed, 1/2" pickup, 3/8" NPT drain, static fuel sender..
now, the bat box...
this is gonna be a headache... man.. i get these ideas, and damned be how you're gonna do it.. it's neat, figure it out!!! basically, I need to make a bundle of 4, 2/0 wires, and 3, #4 gauge wires bend 90* and move consistently... couple of the issues are, what happens to the "slack" in the wire bundle at it's 1/2 way point... and securing... it's critical... i'm thinking dual cable clamps at each point... actually considering small muffler clamps...
this box is gonna require some stoooopid planning...
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i'm gonna go work out gals now......
exterior measurements say 70 gals... 
so we'll say 65+ with wall thickness and such...
so we'll say 65+ with wall thickness and such...
red EOD
1/2 ton status
Didn't know they cost that much, but they do work great
There are plastic versions that would be plenty strong and probably cheaper too
edit: But the steel is keeping with the T2 theme
edit: But the steel is keeping with the T2 theme
I see that stuff getting thrown out in old mfg equipment pretty often. Wish i knew you were looking. I'll poke around if i see any going to trash soon.
yeah, I'm not sure if it's the solution.... but i did remember they made something like that even tho i have no firsthand experience with it... i know they make plastic, but my initial thought was strength...
not sure the track width, or size will work with the bundle.. one of those deals where i need to have the whole wire bundle in front of me to check size, shape, etc... and that's before i even order it... also not sure about the "bulk" of it, and how far it will intrude on the tray, etc..
it could be a pretty trick solution tho..
not sure the track width, or size will work with the bundle.. one of those deals where i need to have the whole wire bundle in front of me to check size, shape, etc... and that's before i even order it... also not sure about the "bulk" of it, and how far it will intrude on the tray, etc..
it could be a pretty trick solution tho..
I've replaced the plastic cat track stuff before in utility truck booms. They use it for running non-conductive hydraulic hoses. It's not great and it has to be run straight in and out like inside a boom that is extending in and out in a straight line.
For hanging battery cables in semis that usually have long runs from the battery box to the engine they usually use these little guys bolted to some brackets with 1/4" bolts and then a 1/2" wide zip tie that is specific for the heavy cables.
https://www.waytekwire.com/item/21256/Black-Standard-Cable-Tie-115/
I think these are the same cable ties used by the OEM semi manufacturers to hold the battery cables to the brackets. They are 1/2" wide and when you run them through the latch you then double them back over like a belt kinda. Super strong. I used to have a bunch but I don't anymore and I always got them through the dealer. It took me forever to find them but I think these are the right ones looking at the pics.
https://www.kimballmidwest.com/All-Products/Electrical/Wire-Management/Cable-Ties/26633
For hanging battery cables in semis that usually have long runs from the battery box to the engine they usually use these little guys bolted to some brackets with 1/4" bolts and then a 1/2" wide zip tie that is specific for the heavy cables.
https://www.waytekwire.com/item/21256/Black-Standard-Cable-Tie-115/
I think these are the same cable ties used by the OEM semi manufacturers to hold the battery cables to the brackets. They are 1/2" wide and when you run them through the latch you then double them back over like a belt kinda. Super strong. I used to have a bunch but I don't anymore and I always got them through the dealer. It took me forever to find them but I think these are the right ones looking at the pics.
https://www.kimballmidwest.com/All-Products/Electrical/Wire-Management/Cable-Ties/26633
When I was cabling up server racks that had servers that slid in/out some of them would have a support arm that held the cables and folded when the server was inserted. Something like this but heavy duty should do it.
I've replaced the plastic cat track stuff before in utility truck booms. They use it for running non-conductive hydraulic hoses. It's not great and it has to be run straight in and out like inside a boom that is extending in and out in a straight line.
For hanging battery cables in semis that usually have long runs from the battery box to the engine they usually use these little guys bolted to some brackets with 1/4" bolts and then a 1/2" wide zip tie that is specific for the heavy cables.
https://www.waytekwire.com/item/21256/Black-Standard-Cable-Tie-115/
I think these are the same cable ties used by the OEM semi manufacturers to hold the battery cables to the brackets. They are 1/2" wide and when you run them through the latch you then double them back over like a belt kinda. Super strong. I used to have a bunch but I don't anymore and I always got them through the dealer. It took me forever to find them but I think these are the right ones looking at the pics.
https://www.kimballmidwest.com/All-Products/Electrical/Wire-Management/Cable-Ties/26633
i've seen similar to those in the boats, but not quite as beefy... nice...
my biggest concern with "single-sided' mounting, is the harness "rolling"... but if i go with the whole "track deal", that won't be an issue.. securing to the walls, ceiling with the harness in general, it may be a good solution...
I was originally thinking, that a pair of these, alternated, side by side, would be the best route...
but if i do decide to go with the whole T2 track deal, basic harness attaching to the ceiling, etc, won't be nearly as critical...
I'm inclined to explore the track gig...
surprise, surprise... in my brain pic, it could be stooooooopud cool...
the prob as usual is, not throwing $200 in track to the tuition pile in some cwazy idea... i'm truly poor with caviar ideas... stay tuned, far from done........
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When I was cabling up server racks that had servers that slid in/out some of them would have a support arm that held the cables and folded when the server was inserted. Something like this but heavy duty should do it.
i can see that.. won't work for me due to the fact it's 2/0... stooooopid thick, 90* bend ain't gonna happen, repeatedly....
