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[.94 OR]

If the fuel filler neck makes the rear hatch inoperable, can you get your hands on a diamond plate tool box, narrow it up and mount the current filler hose through the side of it to disguise it? That way, if you cut the bottom out of the box, it would sit down over the fuel tank and hide it. Who knows, with your welding skills, you could section up the bottom of the tool box and actually have a lockable tool area for tow straps or whatever.

 

[Steve83]

If the fuel filler neck makes the rear hatch inoperable...

I think it's the welding that made the hatch inoperable!

 

[ponyracer]

LOL, ya I got sick of the rattling so I welded her down. Prob going to replace the homemade one with a custom fuel cell at some point.

 

[Stonedog]

Just want to say wow. This is cool

 

[ponyracer]

Here's some pics of the winch bumper coming together, got a scoop on her as well. I might even try to get some paint on the old girl if the weather holds.

Bumper not quite done, need to get some strap to go over the uprights, finish the ends, and finish the recovery points.

 

[travis77]

This is an awesome build. That bumper is one of the coolest i've seen. Can't wait to see more. Bravo.

 

[tasker]

JUST TUNED IN, very impressive. Good job

 

[ponyracer]

Thx, amazing what you can design out of cardboard. It's all 1/4 but due to the design and the "speed" holes it's only about 80 lbs. I still need to do some more work to it, hopefully I'll have it mounted this weekend.

 

[fordguy]

when do you sleep or work;D;D

 

[ponyracer]

LOL, very little of both!!

Here's some more pics, got the bumper on and a little paint. Absolutely amazing what a diff $20 in paint makes.

 

[ponyracer]

Need a new grill shell, as you can see mines a little tweaked. Still need to get some syrap to go around the uprights, the outer grill gaurd tubes, and cut the holes for the shackles. Also going to tie the corners into the frame around the body mount area.

 

[jperry1290]

interested to see the whole thing painted with "rattletan"

 

[73stallion]

me too, that's the color i'm leaning towards for mine.

 

[ponyracer]

I'll get some side shots up tomorrow, this will be the 3rd offroad truck I've done, rattletan. I love it, doesn't show dirt, touches up super easy, and looks badass when done tan/black.

 

[jperry1290]

how does the paint hold up to the elements? i ve heard mixed reviews mostly saying it peels of within a year or so

 

[73stallion]

my current rattle can is peeling, but it's like 5 years old. nice thing, cheap to touch up!

 

[ponyracer]

how does the paint hold up to the elements? i ve heard mixed reviews mostly saying it peels of within a year or so

Depends on the brand. Most will fade out before they peel. The rattletan I'm using is made by krylon in there camo type paint. It'd a good brand with a good spray tip. Should last a long while.

 

[ponyracer]

Got some paint on her!!

Some interior pics

 

[Steve83]

Got some paint on her!!

%) Missed a spot.










;D;D;D

 

[bgs26]

I see we have the same wiper motor cover...;D

Lookin nice!