On the ends of the tubes where they face forwards.
Tony
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On the ends of the tubes where they face forwards.
Tony
Thought about that, but going to use black plugs that can be removed if needed and clean them out/respray kill rust in there - putting a "joining plate" on the inside of them to strengthen, then running a support arm back to the chassis (running from the bar, east/west across the car back to chassis) - with me??Quote:
Originally Posted by YNOT
Looking good buddy keep up the good work.
Tough when you've got to resort to doing the work yourself just to mingle with the other rigs on here ... there used to be an awesome setup floating about, you might remember it .. I think it was called Tuf42, but haven't seen him for a while though ... lmfaoQuote:
Originally Posted by Dark 1
Agh, i think he's gone to the DARK SIDE.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
Looking good there.
Hey congratulations to you! Your build just became the most view build on this forum....lol took a year but nice work..;) I'm still 40 pages behind you though! lol.
Now back to your bar....
looks a treat. I am a bit lost as to where you were looking to spray the expansion foam? as i read it the same as Tony that you were going to fill the ends in facing forward and sand them off? but your reply to Tony indicated that you are going to cap them?
I am with Tony, i would be welding a plate on them, you have the welder out so it is no boggy and would finish it off much nicer! And, You never need to go back in there again! the caps would be pointless? you have no need to access that space?
I relation to the Expanding foam...
I use an industrial grade polymer Resin very similar to the "Expanda Foam" for work every day. http://www.uretek.com.au/pages/home.asp The difference between what you get in a can and what i use is immense but the similarities will be enough to give you some guidance.
You will find that its not UV stable and will break down over time exposed to the elements.
Being exposed you may also experience some shrink back and although you will finish it nicely it may shrink back over time and look kinda crappy for that application.
It has a fairly high compressive strength but bugger all sheer strength ie. you will poke a stick into it really easily.
The material out of a can will have a very high free rise expansion and a very low free rise density. ie. it will be fluffy, holey and crappy once you crack through the crust. Its primary aim is as a VOID filler. It does this well at a domestic level.
Its a great insulator and will help with boyancy but as an exposed end barrier ??? Nah! it aint gunna do that. ;)
Weld plates on i reckon. thats what i did.
Well that kinda sux!.Quote:
Originally Posted by growlers71gq
You would have found it to be a bloody mess! lol Thats funny. Kinda!
If you got it on your clothes it is NEVER coming off.
Expanding foam is not something you should be playing around with without proper PPE which at a minimum should be nitrile gloves and safety glasses.
The activating agent is Isocyanate and it is very nasty stuff.
Your hands will likely be stained for a few days and it will wear off over time. Use a bit of Solvol but you will likely still have some residue for a day or 2.
Glove up!
Anyone using this stuff in the future for any application should Always Glove Up and wear Splash Proof Eyewear. It IS NASTY Stuff.
nice start to the proceedings Scotty, looking forward to seeing the end results mate.................... I'm with Tony and MR with welding up the Pipes facing forward, will look much neater...............
Thanks champion - going to have a go at playing up the ends of those bars - you and Tony have been very convincing!!! LOL!!Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
Not sure what to do with that space yet (between the plate and the black rubber bump stop on the back end) but no doubt will think of something ...
Ok, ok, ok ... lol ... I will weld up the ends!!! lmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by clunk71
Thanks boss!
Well ... what a day ... have all the bar work done - just need to rip them back off tomorrow and grind down the welds etc - can't finish them until the chop is done to the quarter panels on Monday [have to wait till it's cut to be able to put the side support bars back to the chassis], and once that is done, will paint them up and stick em on permanent like!!! lol So still some work to do yet, but these shots will give you the idea ... should look awesome once cleaned up, painted and with the rear chop chop done!
Thanks dhuck for your little japanese like hands - invaluable!! LOL - You were a great help mate, greatly appreciated!!!
Top bar - 60mm OD tube - set and aligned to allow us to measure up the angle etc for the bottom tube [48mm OD]
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Both plates attached, and top bars welded in place ..
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Passenger side bar work done ...
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Another shot with the rear bumper rubbers placed back on to show how they'll sit - couldn't get two of the bolts out that snapped the other day [bent the ezy out!!], so will need to get them drilled out and re-tapped.
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Both bars complete [with the bumper rubbers again just sitting in place to give an idea of the look]
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So far, so good ... thoroughly worth doing yourself if you get the chance. Will post up some pre and post chop chop shots on Monday once done, and then get the brace/support bars done to hold the sides in place and paint those bad boys up and install once and for all ...
Looks supa cool mate!! Was it the bottom bolts that snapped. I snapped one of mine so drilled both bottoms out all the way to the other side and put longer bolt in.
Top stuff buddy, i'll have to start some more mods on my old girl to catch up. lol.
Both bolts on the passenger stopper - the drivers side ones came out a treat. Good idea just to drill them through and put longer bolts on - easier and cheaper too!!! lolQuote:
Originally Posted by growlers71gq
Schyeah!!! Right!!! lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Dark 1
I rekon you can get to the top nut as well so might be a cheaper option
Yeah mate - can reach both, so that's the go. Thanks a million!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by growlers71gq
looking pretty good so far mate, ever thought about tapering the ends of the pipes to mimic the contour of the rear wheels? You can tell me to buggah off if you like !!!! hahahahaha
Haha! Yeah, thought about it, but to be honest, it's a GQ! They're boxy in shape and if it was a GU with sleeker lines, I would, but thought I'd keep it in the same 'theme' ...Quote:
Originally Posted by clunk71
Just my thoughts ...
hahaha yes, they're boxy....... but they're good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
Too right there old mate!!Quote:
Originally Posted by clunk71
First coat of paint on the bars after cleaning up the welds etc ... very excited - they're going to look great me thinks!!
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MMMMM Me thinks so too!! Is that shine i see there hahahahahahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
Haha!!! Yeah brother! Only coz it's wet!! Promise!! Just ran the heat gun over it and it dries with a mat finish - I'll upload another just so you know I haven't told porkies!! lolQuote:
Originally Posted by growlers71gq
Matt finish ... lol ... ish!!
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Hi Scotty. Did you contemplate getting them Powder Coated ??. They would look fantastic but not sure about chips. Would resist scratching
Sure have mate ... dunno (I've started painting them like a dill !! lol) .... Would look good and powder coat would be chip and scratch resistant - certainly more so than paint!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob
Excellant mate looks reeeeeel nice!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
I think I did a bloody great job. lol
Yes you did!!! hahahahahahahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Dhuck
Do you want a slap? Or for me to tell the angle grinder story?? LMFAO ...Quote:
Originally Posted by Dhuck
Your help was invaluable mate!!
I have to have a dig from time to time big fella. You consistantly dig you, you, you (family friendly comments fail me). Seriously we did good. But you are sill impatient. You still have more welding on them to do before painting.
Dig? I'll dig a hole and put you in it if you keep up this insolence!!! lmfaoQuote:
Originally Posted by Dhuck
Yep - ever impatient - but not painting the ends where the weld is going - already measured it up, comes back perfectly to that tow bar mount on the chassis!! What a fluke!! LOL
Angle grinder story angle grinder story dont tease tell the angle grinder story hahahahhahaha
Go on dhuck - you tell your version first .... then I'll tell the truth!!! LOL!!Quote:
Originally Posted by growlers71gq
I stuffed a cut
From Scotty's poor inconsistant marking with a lead pencil on black steel
Hahahaha!!!!! Is that what happened little fella??? Want to rethink that one??? LOL!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dhuck
Well Im Listening ...............What Happend Really ......the Truth Guys ????
Cmon do tell both versions then we can judge hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
Nope I am happy with that thanks mate. I admitted my mistake. I stuffed a cut, but it didn't matter anyway, we had to get the right angle on the bar and my mistake made it easier.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig