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94Dodge Truggy · 07-24-2008, 10:44 AM

Are ya finished yet? Bringin it to the core event? I would like to see it!

carwash · 07-24-2008, 10:45 AM

Ok, due to popular demand, i put some extra support around the tanks. This should take care of any possible issue on a rear endover...

Lines up well with the angle of the line of the back of the chassis. Came out very well i think.

I wasn't excited about adding this as i was afraid it would kill the lines of the back of the chassis. But, after seeing how it turned out, i'm happy with it.

carwash · 07-24-2008, 10:54 AM

ok, started all my panels... man, what a time consuming ***** pain in the ass this has been... but, very rewarding. With each one i add, it looks more like a completed rig and gets me all giddy to get it done.

Some will say i'm going WAY OVERKILL, but I am using .125 5052 aluminum for all the panels. It is much harder to bend / break, but safer when it comes to things like keeping driveshafts out of the interior compartment, etc.

The interior floor panels were especially difficult with all the seatbelt and seat mount tabs etc to cut out for. And the ones that i have left to do on the inside require some tig work and multi plane breaks, etc.

carwash · 07-24-2008, 10:59 AM

exterior panels can chew up some sheets of aluminum in a hurry, that's for sure... and at $200 each for a 4x8 sheet, it hurts.

Here is the rear inner panel, with my super fancy "fuel level indicator" cutout. With the see thru tanks, i will be able to look into this cut and see the level of pane in my tanks.

I forgot to do it to the passenger side before putting it on, will get it when i disassemble i guess.

carwash · 07-24-2008, 11:04 AM

The top plates in the back really add a finished look to it.

I guess i get a little overzealous with the tabs and bolts, since they are 3/8. Probably dont need half as many as i'm putting in. But i hate panels that rattle, and everything else is so overkill on this rig there is no reason to stop now.

carwash · 07-24-2008, 11:10 AM

And the most stressful panels to cut, the sides... since the tow of them eat up most of a whole sheet of plate, i measured 38 times and cut once. Putting these panels on have put a new drive to finish this rig. Standing back and seeing it take actual shape changes things.

carwash · 07-24-2008, 11:23 AM

And the "piece de resistence", the finishing curve rear panel... finishes the rear nicely. Was gonna leave them off, but now that i see them there, can't imagine it without them.

Now, decision; do i paint the flat panel behind this curved panel, or leave it raw aluminum so that the panel in front stands out more...? opinions?

carwash · 07-24-2008, 11:26 AM

Have to do the other side panel, and drill and bolt them both. Then the very rear panel, the bottom side of the third seat, bellhousing tunnel, and tcase cover area.

Some of the tcase area isn't going to be pretty, but it will be covered with seats, so not really concerned about it.

fabricator · 07-24-2008, 01:23 PM

very nice....
step cutout?

carwash · 07-24-2008, 01:30 PM

marked for, not cut yet (obviously)... without it, would be a difficult entry.

94Dodge Truggy · 07-24-2008, 01:46 PM

Startin to look like ole truggy!

carwash · 07-24-2008, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

Startin to look like ole truggy!

i can't even think of anything to say...

fabricator · 07-24-2008, 02:30 PM

Scott, did you ever buy a rig yet?

RuffedUpXJ · 07-24-2008, 04:21 PM

Looks good CW. The panels to clean things up and make it look more complete. The tons of time you spent on the panels are paying off they look good.

JET455 · 07-25-2008, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

Startin to look like ole truggy!

What are you smoking?

tinbeater · 07-28-2008, 11:05 PM

Hey Mike.
Have you give up on this project yet? been 4 days with no updates
Hurry up and lets go break something.

carwash · 07-29-2008, 12:48 AM

spent the night tonight installing my banks stuff...

six gun w/ pda
monster dual exhaust
cold air box
etc...

fun.

carwash · 07-29-2008, 02:25 AM

ok, few more pics... here are some shots of the sides completely done 9minus footholes) and bolted on, including the rear curves... I think it looks pretty damn good... i'm happy.

carwash · 07-29-2008, 02:29 AM

couple shots of the panels under the rear seat. these sucked royally to make...

And here are a couple different angle shots of the propane tank mounts in case anyone was interested.

carwash · 07-29-2008, 02:34 AM

Some folks have been asking what i cut all of the panels with...

I bought this ridiculously bad ass Milwaukee circular saw for metal. has a chip collector, and cuts thru .125 aluminum like it's not even there. Straight as an arrow, looks as good as a machine shear.

For the curves i am using a standard jig saw with a coarse wood-cutting blade in it. Works like a charm.

Coby · 07-29-2008, 02:36 AM

sick sick sick

carwash · 07-29-2008, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coby

sick sick sick

Thanks for all the help, my little mexican.

carwash · 07-30-2008, 09:57 AM

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fabricator · 09-24-2008, 12:15 AM

done yet?

carwash · 09-24-2008, 10:24 PM

Thanks for the reminder of how slow i am at building this thing. I have moved my shop back to my home shop, and spent two weeks doing that.

Oddly enough, i did some work on it today, and will be heading back out in a little bit to do some more.

No, not done. Won't be for a while.

07-24-2008, 10:44 AM	#226
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Are ya finished yet? Bringin it to the core event? I would like to see it! __________________

07-24-2008, 10:45 AM	#227
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	Ok, due to popular demand, i put some extra support around the tanks. This should take care of any possible issue on a rear endover... Lines up well with the angle of the line of the back of the chassis. Came out very well i think. I wasn't excited about adding this as i was afraid it would kill the lines of the back of the chassis. But, after seeing how it turned out, i'm happy with it. __________________

07-24-2008, 10:54 AM	#228
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	ok, started all my panels... man, what a time consuming ***** pain in the ass this has been... but, very rewarding. With each one i add, it looks more like a completed rig and gets me all giddy to get it done. Some will say i'm going WAY OVERKILL, but I am using .125 5052 aluminum for all the panels. It is much harder to bend / break, but safer when it comes to things like keeping driveshafts out of the interior compartment, etc. The interior floor panels were especially difficult with all the seatbelt and seat mount tabs etc to cut out for. And the ones that i have left to do on the inside require some tig work and multi plane breaks, etc. __________________

07-24-2008, 10:59 AM	#229
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	exterior panels can chew up some sheets of aluminum in a hurry, that's for sure... and at $200 each for a 4x8 sheet, it hurts. Here is the rear inner panel, with my super fancy "fuel level indicator" cutout. With the see thru tanks, i will be able to look into this cut and see the level of pane in my tanks. I forgot to do it to the passenger side before putting it on, will get it when i disassemble i guess. __________________

07-24-2008, 11:04 AM	#230
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	The top plates in the back really add a finished look to it. I guess i get a little overzealous with the tabs and bolts, since they are 3/8. Probably dont need half as many as i'm putting in. But i hate panels that rattle, and everything else is so overkill on this rig there is no reason to stop now. __________________

07-24-2008, 11:10 AM	#231
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	And the most stressful panels to cut, the sides... since the tow of them eat up most of a whole sheet of plate, i measured 38 times and cut once. Putting these panels on have put a new drive to finish this rig. Standing back and seeing it take actual shape changes things. __________________

07-24-2008, 11:23 AM	#232
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	And the "piece de resistence", the finishing curve rear panel... finishes the rear nicely. Was gonna leave them off, but now that i see them there, can't imagine it without them. Now, decision; do i paint the flat panel behind this curved panel, or leave it raw aluminum so that the panel in front stands out more...? opinions? __________________

07-24-2008, 11:26 AM	#233
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	Have to do the other side panel, and drill and bolt them both. Then the very rear panel, the bottom side of the third seat, bellhousing tunnel, and tcase cover area. Some of the tcase area isn't going to be pretty, but it will be covered with seats, so not really concerned about it. __________________

07-24-2008, 01:23 PM	#234
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	very nice.... step cutout? __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

07-24-2008, 01:30 PM	#235
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	marked for, not cut yet (obviously)... without it, would be a difficult entry. __________________

07-24-2008, 01:46 PM	#236
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Startin to look like ole truggy! __________________

07-24-2008, 02:30 PM	#238
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	Scott, did you ever buy a rig yet? __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

07-24-2008, 04:21 PM	#239
RuffedUpXJ On XJ 2 Now Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Twp. Posts: 314	Looks good CW. The panels to clean things up and make it look more complete. The tons of time you spent on the panels are paying off they look good. __________________ 88 XJ - 5" lift - 35" BFG's - Bumpers - Rock Rails - Homebrewed OBA - Roof Rack - Tube Doors - Trimmed - Dented 87 XJ - D44 - Disco D30 - 235's - 231TC - Stock for now

07-28-2008, 11:05 PM	#241
tinbeater Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Richmond Ohio Posts: 266	Hey Mike. Have you give up on this project yet? been 4 days with no updates Hurry up and lets go break something.

07-29-2008, 12:48 AM	#242
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	spent the night tonight installing my banks stuff... six gun w/ pda monster dual exhaust cold air box etc... fun. __________________

07-29-2008, 02:25 AM	#243
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	ok, few more pics... here are some shots of the sides completely done 9minus footholes) and bolted on, including the rear curves... I think it looks pretty damn good... i'm happy. __________________

07-29-2008, 02:29 AM	#244
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	couple shots of the panels under the rear seat. these sucked royally to make... And here are a couple different angle shots of the propane tank mounts in case anyone was interested. __________________

07-29-2008, 02:34 AM	#245
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	Some folks have been asking what i cut all of the panels with... I bought this ridiculously bad ass Milwaukee circular saw for metal. has a chip collector, and cuts thru .125 aluminum like it's not even there. Straight as an arrow, looks as good as a machine shear. For the curves i am using a standard jig saw with a coarse wood-cutting blade in it. Works like a charm. __________________

07-29-2008, 02:36 AM	#246
Coby Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: independence ky Posts: 21	sick sick sick

07-30-2008, 09:57 AM	#248
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	. __________________

09-24-2008, 12:15 AM	#249
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	done yet? __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

09-24-2008, 10:24 PM	#250
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	Thanks for the reminder of how slow i am at building this thing. I have moved my shop back to my home shop, and spent two weeks doing that. Oddly enough, i did some work on it today, and will be heading back out in a little bit to do some more. No, not done. Won't be for a while. __________________