90's throw back.....Manche build

[mcutler]

I think you are far enough along on this build to change your signature now.

Yea, probably so. I'll have to knock the dust off the laptop...

Matt

 

[WARRIORWELDING]

I like a little "PHAT back" now and then.
Like the look at full bump low and wide.


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[mcutler]

I like a little "PHAT back" now and then.
Like the look at full bump low and wide.


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All goes well this week, I'll have most of the tube work done from firewall back, (.120 wall anyway, the thinner wall diagonals I'll probably do after I get it to a roller status ) or until i run out of tube. Cab top should come off tomorrow to get the roof and rear x tubing done.

Need to get it to the middle area of the shop, tired of working around this lift. It's difficult to weld on the right side of the truck.

Thanks bud

Matt

 

[mcutler]

[emoji33]

Matt

 

[ol'Jeeps]

That's cheetin'!

 

[mcutler]

That's cheetin'!

Lmao...no, that's committed

Matt

 

[paradisePWoffrd]

So, will it be welded back on when finished or made to be "removable" for easy replacement?

 

[shawn]

So, will it be welded back on when finished or made to be "removable" for easy replacement?

Make it bolt on for late-night crackhead runs.

@Paul

 

[mcutler]

So, will it be welded back on when finished or made to be "removable" for easy replacement?

Welded back on. Keeping a windshield in this unit.

Matt

 

[Paul]

Make it bolt on for late-night crackhead runs.

@Paul

Yes. Shit just seems to happen to us after midnight.

 

[mcutler]

Front rails nearly done today.

Mock up radiator

Matt

 

[scotch737]

Still enjoying the show. Looking forward and waiting for more

 

[mcutler]

Still enjoying the show. Looking forward and waiting for more

Thanks, stay tuned. I know it's a different fab style this go round. Keep in mind, for lack of a better definition, it's a basically a race truck in sleeper clothing. There's going to be some different design cues in the near future.

Matt

 

[scotch737]

I'm still learning lots about fab work. I understand it and can picture new ideas in my own head. Bringing them to life and making them work is the hard part. I love browsing through here again. Now that I've got a jeep again, the sickness has returned. Already dropped some hard cash on getting tools and things, just getting back into it and having you guys doing these builds keeps me motivated and gives me ideas as well. Thanks!

 

[loose cannon]

I know I am about 2 days ahead of you but can I have a built in beer holder and cigarette holder on my side of the dog box

 

[mcutler]

I know I am about 2 days ahead of you but can I have a built in beer holder and cigarette holder on my side of the dog box

Done deal....

Matt

 

[mcutler]

Btw, forgot this little sketch. The winch will be below and behind the radiator. Keeping as much weight a low as possible, and also best possible approach angle.

Matt

 

[ol'Jeeps]

Winches?

We ain't got no winches.

We don't need no winches.

We don't have to have any stinkin' winches!"

 

[BRUISER]

Keep in mind, for lack of a better definition, it's a basically a race truck in sleeper clothing.
Matt

Which is the best part.. I am very happy I put all the good stuff under my stock YJ body.. so I can beat on it and not worry about all the stuff under it..

 

[mcutler]

Rolled the bumper today. 1.75-.188.
Finished the remainder of the front frame and got one corner tied in.

Matt

 

[ol'Jeeps]

 

[mcutler]

Mo toob...

Rear x's almost done...2 more legs.
All the tube is cut to finish the cage area, ready to be fit. Also some layout to start cutting the remainder of .120 wall. All the other triangulated lacing will be thinner wall/smaller diameter.

Matt

 

[Crawler Nut]

This is going to be one bad ass rig fo sho.

 

[mcutler]

This is going to be one bad ass rig fo sho.

Thanks Dustin. Looking forward to seeing yours up close soon as well.

Matt

 

[ol'Jeeps]

Mo toob...

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DID i MENTION... I like this!