My Cj7 Build Buckminster

carwash · 04-07-2010, 08:45 AM

Glad it's holding up...

I just feel that all too often, "cheap now equals expensive later."

blazerbrad · 04-07-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by carwash

Glad it's holding up...

I just feel that all too often, "cheap now equals expensive later."

I think there is a distinct line between "cheaper" and "less quality/reliability"......often they go together but not always. 78Buford has also been running a welded D70 for years with 42" tires, 500+ ft.-lb. big-block, 6k+ lb. truck. I've seen all 4 tires bouncing off the ground with his foot on the floor (5k rpm) on rocks many times and it's never failed. Maybe we are just lucky, but I don't think so. I have seen poorly executed welded diffs fail (usually because they are not welded enough). But can't really fault somebody for wanting an actual spool especially when it's not my money. ;)

carwash · 04-07-2010, 01:45 PM

I'm not disputing that welding works. Anything can fail, even a spool. I just know that the diff i welded would be the one to come apart! ha!

Not that i don't trust my welding skills, just my luck. And on that note, I think i would weld my own diffs, but not the diffs on a customer's rig. If my **** fawks up, that's my own fault and should have known better. If my customers rig eat is, then it's my reputation.

Flxratd · 04-07-2010, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by carwash

If my **** fawks up, that's my own fault and should have known better. If my customers rig eat is, then it's my reputation.

its a hole different thought process when its your business and reputation. even your best friend will talk crap when they want you to cut corners and its them that are holding up the group.

im not sayin back yard is bad ive done it myself but when its your business i have to say that its not the best alternative.

carwash · 04-21-2010, 10:24 PM

Been a bit since i updated this... the thing is damn near done now...

Tube fenders made, utilizing stock inner fender to keep the muck out of the engine compartment...

Front end finalized with grill hoop and mini-stinger. I think it turned out freakin solid, and should be insanely bomb proof.

Seat mounts and final cage crap finished up. Back seat is gonna be a tight ass fit. Gonna have a sticker made for the bar in front of it... "No fat chicks. No big dudes."

Cage out for paint, and back in for finishing up... Three stage candy paint, looks awesome against the gray.

And how's this for a before and after?

BIGRAM · 04-21-2010, 11:16 PM

That's definitely PIMP. Nice work.

carwash · 04-21-2010, 11:44 PM

Thanks man!

jwend · 04-25-2010, 05:32 PM

Phase one of build done tomorrow, have to weld steering rods and install, then on trail friday morning, pics of it out next week! Two week ride in June coast to coast and then back home for start of phase two, full hydro front four link etc.

04-07-2010, 08:45 AM	#1
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	Glad it's holding up... I just feel that all too often, "cheap now equals expensive later." __________________

04-07-2010, 01:45 PM	#3
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	I'm not disputing that welding works. Anything can fail, even a spool. I just know that the diff i welded would be the one to come apart! ha! Not that i don't trust my welding skills, just my luck. And on that note, I think i would weld my own diffs, but not the diffs on a customer's rig. If my **** fawks up, that's my own fault and should have known better. If my customers rig eat is, then it's my reputation. __________________

04-21-2010, 10:24 PM	#5
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	Been a bit since i updated this... the thing is damn near done now... Tube fenders made, utilizing stock inner fender to keep the muck out of the engine compartment... Front end finalized with grill hoop and mini-stinger. I think it turned out freakin solid, and should be insanely bomb proof. Seat mounts and final cage crap finished up. Back seat is gonna be a tight ass fit. Gonna have a sticker made for the bar in front of it... "No fat chicks. No big dudes." Cage out for paint, and back in for finishing up... Three stage candy paint, looks awesome against the gray. And how's this for a before and after? __________________

04-21-2010, 11:16 PM	#6
BIGRAM Ready to Wheel!!!!!!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stanton, KY Posts: 263	That's definitely PIMP. Nice work. __________________ 1994 Dodge Ram 5.9L SWB 3/4 axles, 39.5 IROKS, HYDRO assist

04-21-2010, 11:44 PM	#7
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	Thanks man! __________________

04-25-2010, 05:32 PM	#8
jwend Did I offend you? Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Independence, ky Posts: 544	Phase one of build done tomorrow, have to weld steering rods and install, then on trail friday morning, pics of it out next week! Two week ride in June coast to coast and then back home for start of phase two, full hydro front four link etc. __________________ Dont look @ me in that tone of voice or I WILL PUNCH YOU IN THE SHIRT! :mad: