Bro-coma.. getting unbro-d

[83vortectoy]

Originally Posted by -Matt-

came up with a great idea for the space you guys keep bitching about

Just have them BACK THAT ASS UP

[-Matt-]

hahaha thats awesome, you beat me... i havent made any of my own sex toys YET....


really? i figured when people spliced they always put a gap for a full pen weld?. but then again i havent seen many people do that. i just assumed thats how it would be done.

[94toytruck]

Originally Posted by Scooterloo

Did this thread just go all Boogerwelds?

It would be for sale then...

[Hyena]

Originally Posted by -Matt-

really? i figured when people spliced they always put a gap for a full pen weld?. but then again i havent seen many people do that. i just assumed thats how it would be done.

stronger and less weld to grind down.

[wicked4x4]

Originally Posted by -Matt-

came up with a great idea for the space you guys keep bitching about

not going to work on the back of the truck if you've already got them slated to be mounted to your driver seat.

[Booger Weldz]

Originally Posted by Hyena

stronger and less weld to grind down.

Plus theres plenty of weld left below the grind. The inside yube acts like a backup bar on a structural full pen weld. WAY stronger than just throwing a bead over butted tubing ends..

Basically, matts building something that not only looks sweet, but he also knows what hes doing with a weld machine and uses proper techniques in his fabrication. Gold star for matt hes got form and function going into this rig. Ud expect to see this kinda stuff on a trained fabricator, not some self taught garage builder.

[-Matt-]

Originally Posted by Booger Weldz

Plus theres plenty of weld left below the grind. The inside yube acts like a backup bar on a structural full pen weld. WAY stronger than just throwing a bead over butted tubing ends..

Basically, matts building something that not only looks sweet, but he also knows what hes doing with a weld machine and uses proper techniques in his fabrication. Gold star for matt hes got form and function going into this rig. Ud expect to see this kinda stuff on a trained fabricator, not some self taught garage builder.

thanks paul, i dont fab full time for my job right now but i do have a lot of fab experience and work around others that have a lot more experience, i also went though the butte college welding program a while ago and although none are current i have a decent amount of certs.

trust me, i didnt just pull the fab skills out my ass. its been years of learning.

[Booger Weldz]

Thats cool matt, who woulda know someone so good at metalworking would also like sticking foriegn objects so far up there lower intenstine!!

Happy pluggin!

PS: i think i see a piece of corn on that pink plug?? Thats poor hygiene bro

[Booger Weldz]

Thats cool matt, who woulda know someone so good at metalworking would also like sticking foriegn objects so far up there lower intenstine!!

Happy pluggin!

PS: i think i see a piece of corn on that pink plug?? Thats poor hygiene bro

[kiyul4130]

Originally Posted by Booger Weldz

PS: i think i see a piece of corn on that pink plug?? Thats poor hygiene bro

its YOUR CORN HORN BLOWER!!!!

[FordX4-offroad]

Matt, get those butt plugs outta your ass and post some updates

[Lrgrnr]

Originally Posted by fordx4-offroad

matt, get those butt plugs outta your ass and post some updates :d

x2

[-Matt-]

iv been so busy at work i literally havent had much of any time to work on the truck, we are getting walnuts in on monday so my days have been long trying to finish making everything at work for this season.

i did manage to finish the bed sides/rear bumper. next will be mounting the coilovers and bumps. i was gonna do more tubing from the top of the cage to the bed sides to give it that aggressive look... but im actually really liking how its looking as is so im not doing that anymore. hopefully ill have this thing on its own weight some time soon.

took about 7" out of the front and 7.5" out of the rear portion of the bed. the rear bumper tubing was all sleeved with 1.5" tubing so it will be pretty strong and dent resistant. then i capped it with some 3/16s plate. ill be putting 2 more of the rocks lights i made on top of the plate on each side.

the paint jobs just gonna have to work for now. as long as it looks decent then im ok with it. i dont wanna spend hella money to get them re painted professionally. i got a few quotes for 600$ for just the bed sides so i said f that, and rattle canned it.

[Fawk Awph]

looks way legit.

[Erics Tacoma]

AS ALWAYS............... Never fail to impress. Great work.

[Booger Weldz]

That turned out great! Rattle can job looks fine IMO. Those corners are gonns get banged up anyhow once u wheel it a bunch...

I do think it needs a pair of tubes coming off the 'B' pillar down diagonally to the mid area or 2/3rds into the bed rail tubes area or similar

[westracing01]

Damn that's clean.

[FordX4-offroad]

looks meh
i'd drive it

[Fawk Awph]

better buy some extra tail lights, im on my second set, i tend to take them out at hammers now.

[-Matt-]

Originally Posted by Booger Weldz

That turned out great! Rattle can job looks fine IMO. Those corners are gonns get banged up anyhow once u wheel it a bunch...

I do think it needs a pair of tubes coming off the 'B' pillar down diagonally to the mid area or 2/3rds into the bed rail tubes area or similar

really you think i need the bed rail tubes...? thats what i was talking about. i originally was gonna do some but i dont know anymore. i almost think it will look like to much tubing since i already have a lot on the cage.

and i already know the tail lights will have to be replaces every season, dont care. thats so cheap compared to anything on this truck its not even an issue.

[mrkarl]

Looks great! Let me know if you want any help blending the rattle can into the factory paint

[Pavement Pounder83]

You can get Duplicolor at napa that will match the paint or get is DAMN close.

[B.A.R.K]

Originally Posted by Booger Weldz

I do think it needs a pair of tubes coming off the 'B' pillar down diagonally to the mid area or 2/3rds into the bed rail tubes area or similar

X2
You have no triangulation between the frame rails and bedsides. Once you mount the coilovers/bumps, that will put more force on those members and try to fold them like a parallelogram. Mount your coilovers/bumps, then brace as necessary.

[roctaco]

I'd vote for some down tubes from the rear of the cage to the framerails, & tie those into the bedsides. You're skilled enough to make it look sick, plus it'll provide much more strength for the coilovers & for rollover protection. Then you can make a rack across the top of it for all your extra "plugs".

[WarEagleToy]

so I love the build, its clean as hell, but for the love of god, why not trim out the gas filler door to match the fenders and fill that shit in? You not even using it