Sh1t yeah that's the go bloody good lookin job mate
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Sh1t yeah that's the go bloody good lookin job mate
Tank is looking the goods mate
Tank's now got a tuff looking REAR END.
God what have you done Scotty ? Did the Angle Grinder get out of Control ? RAFLMAO
No seriously looks good. Wont be dragging your Arse on the Ground any more LOL
Looks bloody good mate, top job
Looks good Scott.
Tony
Top job mate, just need to fill in the gaps between the bar and ally step.
top job like it
I really really really really really really like that Scotty.
I can picture Bluey getting the chop chop very soon as I can promise that will be getting smashed in no time.
You want them?? Been rethinking my design!! lmfao ... always the way ... but now I'm confident, I want to try something full length with a step!!! Gav sent me a great idea for replacing the alloy step so I don't have to clean up those gaps, so I'll try that first, but if I change my mind again (for the 437th time!! lol) I'll let you know!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by AB
Thanks for the comments guys - greatly appreciated. My first lash at any thing even remotely like this, so I can see roll cages and one of those 'O' frames that let you roll over onto the roof etc and then back to the wheels being next on the list in no time!!! lmfao
Damn it I'm fickle!!!
EDIT: I've really enjoyed doing this - unbelievably so ... if you are thinking about it, I'd recommend giving it a lash!! Great fun, very exciting and very satisfying!!
Actually mate I don't think that suits your rig at all...lol.
LOL!! I was waiting for that!!!! lmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by AB
But the alloy step (which I was so fervent about keeping) has got to go!!!
looks like a bought one Scotty
well done mate fanfriggintastic job
Thanks mate - was good fun too!! A bit rough and ready, but tough as and functional - you can stand on those bars and they are going nowhere!! Slight overkill on the design possibly!! lmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by nowoolies
Righto - over to you all - Tank is your canvas ... I'm going to have a lash at something (anything! lol) to replace the alloy step, but go from bracket to bracket on the bars to cover the chassis rails ... need to be able to put the trailer plugs on it in a protected fashion, but have a think of what you reckon would look good.
From there, you as a forum decide the best design, and I'll have a lash at building it and then whack a stainless plate on it with the words "Dedicated to the NissanPatrol.com.au Forum" engraved into it!!!!
Sound like a plan??? Got to have fun with these things really!!! LOL
If you're up for it - we'll do it!! I'll start a new thread for it though so this one doesn't fill with banter!! LMFAO!!!
Are the nuts welded into place inside the chassis rails where you've boldt your new bar work on to?????? If so you could always weld on a U - shaped piece on the vertical plate on your bars, would cover up the holes nicely.......................... sounds like you're pretty keen to get shot of the ally step though, so I'll shut up now hahahahahaha
Haha!! Yeah mate - welded on ... and the steps gotta go .. to shiny!!! lmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by clunk71
nothing that a bit of brillo pad wont get rid of hahahahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
Hey Scotty, nice job on the bar wings mate. look a treat. Your GQ looks real shiny too mate, nice unit.
If i may, my only thoughts on you wings are that they look like they stick out a little too much too each side mate and kinda make the back end look really wide? Could be just me or the pic but because you went around your panels they are that much wider rather than snug up under the 1/4 chops. All good though mate. Looks a treat.
I will reply to your Trim thread for centre ideas mate.
Cheers MR
looking Good Scotty I want to do mine now but i think it may expose the lpg tank too much
Thanks mate - it's just the angle of the shot - thought the same thing, so that's why I took another shot over the corner to show they're tucked into the sides and meet up neatly with the flares.Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
I thought the same mate, but it doesn't change it's position as it were - it's going to get knocked about either way, and seeing as I'm going back to full petrol in the next month or so, the fuel tank tucks up a few inches more also.Quote:
Originally Posted by timbar
Rear bar is something I'm willing to have a lash at, but not the front ... attached is the front bar I'm thinking of - will have a slightly taller centre hoop and hoops over the headlights to attach the UHF aerial and shredders [rod holders].
Talking to the bloke to go throught the details at 5pm this arvo ... should work well with the whole 'pipework' concept I am looking for ...
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Intended as a mounting point for various things, rather than keeping grasshoppers out of the radiator? Looks tidy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
looks very nice indeed mate, reckon it would look better with a larger diameter bar though
Sorry I didn't get back to you last night Scotty,
Can't seem to send the pic.
I'll ring you tomorrow. If you're up my way, I'm home tomorrow also, if you want to drop in and I'll show what I
had in mind.
Cheers Gavin
No worries mate. See how I go for time - putting those bars on this morning now the welds are all ground back and they're painted up, and then have to go pick up the drawer system and put it together.Quote:
Originally Posted by GUtsy ute
Changed my mind about the front as you probably saw in post below ... going tube concept ...
Completed rear bars - came up good.
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Damn they look good. That DhuckRig Industries did a good job for ya
very tidy. You are going to be busy putting all that together if it is to be ready for LCMP BigRig
All done - just finished packing. You'll see them in the flesh when you get up there ..Quote:
Originally Posted by Silver
DhuckRig enterprises done good!! lol
Well, bit the bullet and Gav (GUtsy Ute) came up with a spanking good idea for the rear bar - he even bent up the template so I could organise the bending and pick it up yesterday (thanks mate! You're a star!!) - essentially the look below, and it will be powder coated black to tie in with the corner tubes and the new front tube bar next week. It's 2.6mm alloy checkerplate, so I don't think it'll be going anywhere in a hurry!!
Made up the brackets this afternoon (drilled and tapped an 8mm thread into them) and got them on as well as fiddled around with where the wiring/plugs are going to go, and cut out the slot for the tow hitch. Once powder coated, I've got stainless bolts to go on, that I ground the heads down on to get rid of the numbering and give a clean finish against the black of the bar.
Should get everything but the powder coat finished tomorrow and then I'll send it off on Monday. Getting there!! Bit by frustrating bit!! LOL ... a steel worker I am not I have figured out!!!!
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Cool that'll do the trick. Ya need to get "TANK" lazer cut outof it before ya paint it
Unless ya really good on that anglegrinder
LOL!!! That's a sterling idea .. seriously!!! Hmmm ... the mob doing the coat can do that ... sold!!! I'll find out on Monday and if not too costly, it'll be done. Thanks champion!!Quote:
Originally Posted by growlers71gq
Plasma or lazer cut shouldnt be a problem or much $'s i wouldna thought
Wouldn't have a clue to be honest ... thinking about it, it won't really stand out with the bar being black .. hmmmm .. would still look good though!!Quote:
Originally Posted by growlers71gq
Back plate painted red or yellow mayb dunnoQuote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
Gunbarrel grey to match the car!! Another good idea boss!!Quote:
Originally Posted by growlers71gq
AhHA thinking mans man hahahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
Looking good mate !! Im impressed
Thanks mate - just finished tinkering around where to put the plugs - decision made, and holes cut and filed into shape. Tested out that self priming etch paint I used on the side bars on an offcut of the checkerplate. Was thinking I needed to get it powder coated as paint wouldn't take too well to the alloy - not so! Like a bought one, so I'm just going to paint it and that way it'll be the same colour as the pipe work, and I can touch it up myself if and when it scratches!! Sweet!!Quote:
Originally Posted by timbar
So should be done tomorrow - got Adrian (hekarewe) coming over in the morning to give him a hand with his wheel bearings (re-pack), and will finish it off after that and throw up a happy snap or two ... fingers firmly crossed!!! lol