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davefj40
05-17-2002, 03:55 AM
ok rich, what's up with the 40? need some pics of the tube rearend now.

dave
MetalMender
05-18-2002, 11:34 PM
Hang in there dave
I should have some pics sunday nite.
Progress has been slow due to being busy with a lot of welding jobs as I have been doing a lot of marine and harley stuff, but I can't complain as it pays for my toys and is funding this project :D

Oh yea congrats on the wedding :beer: :beer:

rich
davefj40
05-19-2002, 05:48 AM
thanks rich, be looking for the pics. i can't wait to see it at CMCC, was really surprised when i saw steve's truck. those 42's look nice.

dave
MetalMender
05-19-2002, 07:33 PM
Ok here is what I have got done so far.
Two new frame rails
MetalMender
05-19-2002, 07:36 PM
Here is what the back of the tub will be like
MetalMender
05-19-2002, 07:38 PM
and the rear of the tub
MetalMender
05-19-2002, 07:40 PM
And lets not forget the atlas :D
davefj40
05-20-2002, 04:55 AM
is that the red 40 outside? driving that around now :)

nice work rich

dave
wngrog
05-20-2002, 05:39 AM
DAMN, I wish I had known you were going 465 to Atlas....I have my adapter I need to sell :(

Looking AWESOME!!!
MetalMender
06-09-2002, 08:14 PM
Ok
Here are the latest updates on my project .
here is the cage and rear tub, now this isn't quite done yet but you should get the idea.
Mr McGee
06-09-2002, 08:19 PM
Oh My God!! That thing is absoultely beautiful!!

keep it up man, that is going to be one kickass cruiser!!!

(i wish i had your welding skills :D ) Nice!
MetalMender
06-09-2002, 08:33 PM
And I got the rear links all placed but just tacked so I can check for any binding or clearance issues.
MetalMender
06-09-2002, 08:36 PM
and another view
MetalMender
06-09-2002, 08:38 PM
And another
MetalMender
06-09-2002, 08:44 PM
So far so good no binding or clearance problems.
davefj40
06-10-2002, 05:20 AM
damn rich!

dave:beer: :beer: :smokin:
FLEXYSAMMY
06-10-2002, 06:26 AM
Good Lord RT that is is Fing awsome!!! So is it going to be ready for the CMCC????
Erik D_lux
06-10-2002, 06:32 AM
Great pics! Do you have a rearward shot of the tub?
davefj40
06-10-2002, 07:34 AM
hey flexxy, how's the sami coming? any pics

dave
MD11Fr8Dog
06-10-2002, 07:52 AM
Originally posted by MetalMender
Ok
Here are the latest updates on my project .
here is the cage and rear tub, now this isn't quite done yet but you should get the idea.

Damn, gets me thinking about keeping some of the 76 that I'm parting/scrapping this week! The only thing worth keeping is the front half of the frame and the firewall!! :eek:

Nice work!!! Can't wait to see the final project!!
FLEXYSAMMY
06-10-2002, 09:10 AM
Originally posted by davefj40
hey flexxy, how's the sami coming? any pics

dave

I have the axles all done and readdy to go in. I am hoping to start on it this week. But other than that nothing new on it yet.
PIG
06-10-2002, 05:02 PM
Nice work Mender, it looks awesome. Looks like you did your homework! BITCH'in !!!:beer:
ouibus
06-10-2002, 06:23 PM
Very nice MM, very nice indeed. I can't wait until I get to that kind of fabrication skills. Hopefully I will be able to make my cruiser look that good someday.
CruisD64
06-10-2002, 11:56 PM
You're proof that 4 wheeling is an art
helocat
06-11-2002, 11:56 PM
Mender: Are you going coils or air bags? Great looking 4 link set up!

Helocat
davefj40
06-12-2002, 05:25 AM
he's going coilover's. if you look in the coal miner classic thread he has a pic of them

better get busy there rich, you got a month!

dave
BJ On Roids
06-12-2002, 02:40 PM
NICE!!!:eek:
Actnjacksn
06-13-2002, 03:04 PM
I am speechless:eek:

Sean
Big DW
06-18-2002, 10:02 PM
WOW...looks like a major undertaking...nice job dude...
KingOf_Pain
12-02-2002, 09:32 PM
Sweet looking 4-link!

I'm thinking about doing the same in my buggy, but I wonder about the tubing that the upper links are mounted to.

I wonder if it will need more bracing, other then just welding the ends to the axle tubes?

What do you think?
davefj40
12-03-2002, 02:38 AM
hey rich, did you get your truck back together?

dave
SpaceGhost
12-03-2002, 05:43 AM
Awesome Job Rich! It is very clean looking, and well thought out. Hope you get time to work on it between the paying jobs!
MetalMender
12-03-2002, 01:52 PM
Originally posted by KingOf_Pain
Sweet looking 4-link!

I'm thinking about doing the same in my buggy, but I wonder about the tubing that the upper links are mounted to.

I wonder if it will need more bracing, other then just welding the ends to the axle tubes?

What do you think?

Those where early pics but I have my diff ring set up to support the tube as this pic shows.
MetalMender
12-03-2002, 04:28 PM
Originally posted by davefj40
hey rich, did you get your truck back together?

dave
Dave
Not yet I just got my shock back today (thanks PIG) and waiting on some new rod ends and tender springs maybe tomorrow?
I should have it ready for sunday at paragon but I hope it gets warmer then 20* and stops blowing.

rich
MetalMender
12-03-2002, 04:45 PM
Originally posted by SpaceGhost
Awesome Job Rich! It is very clean looking, and well thought out. Hope you get time to work on it between the paying jobs!
Thanks Mike
I guess I thought it out alot :D because it sure took me long enough to get it together, but next year I'll wheel the crap out of it and get in the NeuRoc events.

Might have to make a trip out your way next year and check out the badlands and wheel with you guys.

rich
Pin Head
12-03-2002, 09:36 PM
Sweeet!

And having the diff cover hinged will make it easier to change gears too! :D

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=1059413
74_Chevota
12-04-2002, 06:32 PM
:eek: That thing is looking AWESOME! That diff. ring is lookin gnarly! I only wish i can someday be that good at fabrication. Cant wait to see the finished product. :)