: Body work on a rock crawler/Beater


dog walker
02-25-2008, 10:02 PM
So this might be lame, but it's been bothering me for many years now. When I did my quarter eliptic rear suspension I cut my rear fenders out to clear the tires from hitting the body. I did a ghetto style cut with the alluminum diamond plate corners still attached... It has always bothered me like you could'nt beleive... So here's my attempt at a quick fix. No bondo, just welding in the many holes, grinding, sanding, and painting.

dog walker
02-25-2008, 10:08 PM
Grinded smooth and repainted. Even installed an original back up light.

dog walker
02-25-2008, 10:12 PM
I know it's kinda of ghetto work, but it's also trail rig work, so deal with it! I think it looks better than cut up diamond plate! Also, I plan on fixing my 1987 rocker panels as well.

numtel
02-25-2008, 11:40 PM
That's nice for a trail rig for sure. Usually my definition of body work involves simply removing the dented sheetmetal.

kling-on
02-26-2008, 05:40 AM
looks good ...BUt I like the diamond plate

wngrog
02-26-2008, 06:58 AM
You hated the diamond plate, but you like the chains?

:flipoff2:

You are just showing off now man.....

Looks great. Vout time you showed that old girl some love.

JohnToyRatRig
02-26-2008, 07:45 AM
I'm float'n in your boat...
I was thinking of covering mine up with some 3/16" & comp corner style it

jnau99
02-26-2008, 08:06 AM
I just hack off what is bent. However I think it is time to stop. I'm getting wet inside now.

dog walker
02-26-2008, 08:17 AM
[QUOTE] [You hated the diamond plate, but you like the chains?
/QUOTE]

If it's white trash, I like it!

DHONDAGOD
02-26-2008, 06:00 PM
Mmmmmm.... Hawgs.........




Chris:cool2:

smurfblue40
02-26-2008, 08:21 PM
I've been thinking about ripping the diamond plate off of mine... who knows what's under there :eek:

DHONDAGOD
02-26-2008, 09:17 PM
I've been thinking about ripping the diamond plate off of mine... who knows what's under there :eek:


Holes.... Lots and lots of holes.....



Chris:cool2: