You're a star!!! Thanks mate!!Quote:
Originally Posted by growlers71gq
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You're a star!!! Thanks mate!!Quote:
Originally Posted by growlers71gq
That tube bar on the red and grey GQ is what I was thinking but having the twin tubes come up close together around the sides - then make a custom mount for the mud flaps! Hmmmm ...Quote:
Originally Posted by growlers71gq
SEEEXXXXYY, they will make Tank pprrreeetttyy not ugly like in the title.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
oh I would never have said Tank was ugly at all!!!! I'm enjoying how this is progressing
You would definately wanna bring the two bars closer ay, otherwise you defeat the purpose of cuttin ya panels up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
Hahaha .... he's a box on wheels, but nothing a few trimmings can't improve!!! Sorta like a thanksgiving turkey!! LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by Dark 1
Affirmative boss - that was the thinking, tucked up as much as possible!!Quote:
Originally Posted by growlers71gq
Tadaaaa!! New steering wheel .. not that exciting really and ended up being a pig to fit as I had to tap a screw into the boss kit and solder the earth to it as there is nowhere to put it on this one!! That said, 380mm, I can see the cluster and having gotten rid of the 350mm I not only feel like I'm driving a fourbie again, but i feel like I've gotten my power steering back!!
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Autotechnica Outback - I likey!!!
Big, gray & ugly
Loosely translated.
BIG, Lift kit.
GRAY, Paint color of cause.
UGLY, Very tough looking.
Did I get it right?
Either way - that assessment will do just fine!!! LOL!!Quote:
Originally Posted by patch697
Proper flash bring on loveday race track........or the rally track (no jumps)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
Haha ... no race tracks for tank I'm afraid ...Quote:
Originally Posted by growlers71gq
No pressure to race. TANK would romp it in nothin on the race track that'll hurt as long as you slow down and dont TRY to jump.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
I'll hold your hand and take you round in Agatha first and show ya hahahahahahahaaha
Furry muff! It's a deal !!!! lolQuote:
Originally Posted by growlers71gq
Im against the bush invasion hahahahahahahahhahahahahahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
That's one way of looking at it I guess!!! LOL!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by growlers71gq
hey biggus moddus, not sure if you're still look at chopping you rear quaters but Trolatron has done it and shown pics on his thread........................ also here's an idea for some rear bar work. Sorry about the quality, will have to see what else I can find
I sure am boss - thanks a magillion for the photo - nice simple setup keeping the original centre piece ...Quote:
Originally Posted by clunk71
no worries mate, I'll try and find the info again and bang some more photos up of the build if ya want them......Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
Yes please!! I don't mind keeping that center piece - it's the outer edges that need to go, but the centre will always be limited by the tow bar so if keeping it is straight forward, I'm happy to give that a go and simply lift the 7pin trailer plugs (flat and round) and Anderson plug up on top to protect them a bit - they got buckled to buggery at the last trip.Quote:
Originally Posted by clunk71
yeah I have the same trouble with my plug, keeps getting ripped off everytime I go up the powerlines.................... anyway Biggus Moddus, I've found somemore pics for ya .
Pic1 showing where he cut the bumper.
Pic 2 welded in a 10mm plate in place of the original bracket.
Pic 3 made up the new tube bar which is all bolt on
Pic 4 all sprayed up in matt black......... think I'd be more inclined to get it powder coated but just my opinion
Pics 5 & 6 all fitted up............ looks pretty good I reckon but I think I would have cut a couple of inches off the exhaust though
Cool givin me alll sorts a thoughts mmmmmmm
You're a star clunk!!! thanks mate!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by clunk71
no worries at all mate.............glad to be of use for once hahahahahahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
I think I'm sold on this setup - I like it!! Still have to do the chop chop, but keeping that centre piece is a great idea and as you said, it looks a treat ...Quote:
Originally Posted by clunk71
Thanks again mate!!
Nice on. You still get to keep your step to get into the boot.
And the process begins!!!!
Dhuck and I started stripping down the back end today to sort how, why, where etc for the rear chop and new bar work. Essentially got the rear bump stops off, the light assemblies out, mudguards off etc. After some deliberation and discussion, decided what height the chop should be (the photo with the green tape) and then looking at space etc at that height for the bar work, the mounts, the brace back to the chassis etc ... Gotta go get GQII tail light assemblies tomorrow to raise the indicators etc (my current ones are just blanks on the brake lights, no indicators etc), and then I can take the frames off holding my lights in place now.
We're planning on doing the cut and bottom frame next weekend, and then I'll start the bar work bending through the week.
I'll throw up more photos and info as I go (taking my time!!) and hopefully it'll end up looking half decent and very functional. Side note - truly amazed at how much the back end opens up with just the chrome bumper trims and mudguards gone!! Should be awesome after 'the chop'!!
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Thanks for the help you guys have sent through!! Fingers crossed it all turns out!! LOL!!!
GO you good thing. Gettin the initial cut done RIGHT is almost therapuetic hahahahahahaha good onya mate!
Thanks mate!! What thickness for the bottom plate you reckon?? 1.2mm be ample??Quote:
Originally Posted by growlers71gq
Going a 75mm top pipe, and similar to clunk's photos, going to have a 50mm pipe coming from the bottom near the tow bar end, but bend it up and wrap it around all the way directly under the top tube but tapered in slightly to follow the top to bottom line of the car. With me?? lol
Hopefully it'll turn out ok!!!
Resist the temptation to have a beer after a job well done. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
Rekon i got ya. Was watchin 4wdaction mag dvd today and grahams shorty got similar rekon thats the way i'll go but not 100% yet might wait till i c urs before i decide hahahahahahhaaQuote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
Haha!!! Fair enough too!! I sort of equate the chop to sky diving - jumping out of a perfectly good aircraft, cutting a perfectly good panel? Same in my books!!! But, I've done skydiving so that only leaves me one option!!! LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by growlers71gq
last photo - put the sub frame back on just to hold the rear lights till I get the new assemblies tomorrow ... held on with some wire!! Damn I'm professional!!! lmfao
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Looks good mate, isn't it fun customising vehicles Haha..
Coming along nicely, keep us updated
Will do boss - next weekend is the moment of truth - bit excited about getting some proper rear lights up top in the rear quarter panel also ... always moan about the fact the brake light was just a blank etc, so nice little bonus of doing this job ... as there'll be none down low once this gets fully underway!!Quote:
Originally Posted by big_fletch
Will look awesome buddy, I love watching these DIY jobs HahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
Love doing them, but have to admit, this one has me uneasy!! lolQuote:
Originally Posted by big_fletch
got a teaspoon of cement here for ya mate hahahahahahahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
Damn should have thought of that, I bought a whole bag for him LMFAOQuote:
Originally Posted by growlers71gq
Haha!! Yeah, yeah .. I'll harden up and just do it!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by growlers71gq