Project grocery getter

[904Bronco]

Great Build! ;D

 

[ponyracer]

LOL ya it's going to stay krylon khaki. Everything else will be black. Going to get some soft 8's, having the cage done in a couple weeks (can't wait!!) and I'll finish up the front/rear bumpers then also.

 

[zombie66]

This has been a great build thread do you have any updates Pony?

 

[ponyracer]

Na, to damn cold!! I did get some work done to the fuel tank, I'm building a fuel cell that goes right behind the bulkhead. 55wX14deep at the bottom and 7" at the top. The angle matches the angle of the bulkhead. I'm hoping to have the tank welded up by the end of the week. I'll try to get some pics up soon!

 

[MartyG]

Wow....awesome work. Very impressed. Looking forward to seeing it finished, as are you, I'm sure!
Very cool!

 

[coby]

Killer rig......thanks for doin' the updates. Really enjoyin' it.

 

[zombie66]

Looking forward to more pics. I can't believe how fast you work and it looks cool! nice color choice on it as well.

 

[mustangboy]

subscribing

 

[NY-Bronco]

I cant believe how fast you built this thing. I still wish I had space to copy that exhaust setup. Im so jealous man!! This thing is sweet. Cant wait to see more dude!!

 

[Izzy]

I cant believe how fast you built this thing. I still wish I had space to copy that exhaust setup. Im so jealous man!! This thing is sweet. Cant wait to see more dude!!

And with that, he is now a Guru!!!

And not to hijack so, awesome build man, but you work way too fast.

 

[ponyracer]

Haven't got alot done lately, been to dam cold!! Tueasday morning it's supposed to be 20 degrees!! Um....my zip is in florida, that's just not right!!

I did get the ps pump on and FINALLY got it bled. The trick? Take the drag link off so the box has full range of motion and can get all the hidden air out.

Also got the cell welded up, tonight I need to do some cleaning of the welds and fill her with water and see how many leaks I have, anyone care to take a guess? lol
Picking up 10 sticks of 1 3/4 .120 wall dom tubing friday, cage will go in on monday, can't wait!! Bumpers will come together very soon after.

Pics up soon!!

 

[stupidboy]

I like how fast you transformed your rig, it looks great and a bit more practical now, I'm sure you'll make it better yet. 20 degrees in florida?:?

 

[Steve83]

I never realized how much taller the front of the camper is than the back. What was it - about 1/2"? And I'm surprised the exhaust doesn't melt the flare. I like the diamonds on the frame cuts. Did you abandon the side windows, or are they just on hold? And did you say you're welding up the liftgate? I thought that was one of the good things about your halfcab - the openable rear window.

Anyway, it's an incredible (& incredibly FAST) build! Keep it up.

 

[ponyracer]

I never realized how much taller the front of the camper is than the back. What was it - about 1/2"? And I'm surprised the exhaust doesn't melt the flare. I like the diamonds on the frame cuts. Did you abandon the side windows, or are they just on hold? And did you say you're welding up the liftgate? I thought that was one of the good things about your halfcab - the openable rear window.

Anyway, it's an incredible (& incredibly FAST) build! Keep it up.

Ya, it's about 3/4 of an inch taller, the radius is real similar, little diff on the corners. The exhaust is actually a ways away from the flare, prob 2" and it doesn't touch the body so there's no transfer heat. The side windows are going to be cut back into it once I find a glass co willing to make me some flush fits. I'm going to weld in the 1/2 angle iron frame once I have the glass them have them installed once I get the bodywork/paint done on the top. That's the next priority once the cage gets done, as there is a HUGE blind spot. I fully welded the lift gate, I wanted to keep it but it rattled like you wouldn't believe and my fuel tank is right behind it so in the interest of safety and sanity she's welded shut forever.

 

[ponyracer]

Today Tonight Tomorrow
34°F 17° 51°
Sunny Sunny / Wind Clear Sunny
Currently Feels Like: 23°

Ya that's just not right

 

[danny1972]

I feel your pain, Im in Jacksonville and its freezing here, Im a Florida boy, anything below 60 is cold........LOL

 

[stupidboy]

Today Tonight Tomorrow
34°F 17° 51°
Sunny Sunny / Wind Clear Sunny
Currently Feels Like: 23°

Ya that's just not right

domesday is on its way.;D

 

[Steve83]

The exhaust is actually a ways away from the flare, prob 2" and it doesn't touch the body so there's no transfer heat.

I meant the actual exhaust - not the tip of the pipe. The exhaust gasses coming out of the pipe are still hot, and blow along the body there, across the plastic flares. I'm surprised the flares can take that heat.

 

[ponyracer]

No problems with melting or discoloring, but hey, there indestructable right?lol

Haven't forgot about the thread, just been busy with work and having the flu, fun fun. It was together and driving for entirely to long so today I went and took care of that!!

Full width 44/9" on the way, should be in by xmas. Want 60's but just can't put up the $$$ for the axles, tires, wheels, links, etc right now.

 

[kbldawg]

Sweet! He's back at it again! ;D

What did you get the full width axles out of?