Dynamite Design - Sling Shot

Joshua1086 · Feb 8, 2014

I gave David the leeway to build the cage however he wants. I also encouraged him to show off what he can do and go way outside the box. I can guarantee I will use the cage, however I am not racing or doing 100 across the desert, so not that strength doesn't matter, but Im not concerned. I have a feeling this will be over built and plenty strong. I provided him enough rope to hang himself or have something he can be proud of.

This will be ready for a shake down run prior to Moab by April 1st. (Count this as a written warning!

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I can also guarantee David will be moving the B pillar away from my head!

. Times like this, that just aint gonna work.

onetoncrawler · Feb 8, 2014

I like it :****:

I am going to bet a lot of folks will have a change of heart when it's done

smurfy90 · Feb 8, 2014

Heck! I liked the old cage. :driving:

sledneck · Feb 8, 2014

^ this.. I think the OP has talent. I like that he is thinking outside the box. I just think he should build ornamental railings and not roll cages. Something that could potentially saves someone's live doesn't need to be a art project. I believe if he just did a nice K.I.S.S cage and showcased his tig welding abilities and eye for a good clean design it would speak volumes. I hope he makes us all eat crow. For now Im gonna sit down with a bucket of fried chicken and watch the mad genius at work lol.

fordcontraption01 · Feb 8, 2014

More pics

jeepmedic · Feb 8, 2014

smurfy90 said:
Heck! I liked the old cage.

redneckengineered · Feb 8, 2014

sledneck said:
^ this.. I think the OP has talent. I like that he is thinking outside the box. I just think he should build ornamental railings and not roll cages. Something that could potentially saves someone's live doesn't need to be a art project. I believe if he just did a nice K.I.S.S cage and showcased his tig welding abilities and eye for a good clean design it would speak volumes.

Nailed it. A really clean TJ cage with badass mig welds would have catapulted him much higher than trying to reinvent the wheel on his first project.

THIS (below) impresses me. MIG welds from the master Dan Trout at Fishmouth Fabworks. If you do not follow him on Facebook or Instagram you are missing out. A true artist. David, you are probably the best welder I know behind Dan. Less chest thumping and more basic, yet solid fabwork will go a long way for you. As you evolve and earn respect, so can your projects.

Elliott · Feb 8, 2014

Thats the cleanest tube work I've ever seen

TacomaJD · Feb 8, 2014

Re:

drool

Dynamite Design · Feb 8, 2014

I guess my thought process on it was, if I can build something like this than there should be no doubt I can build something so simple.

Dynamite Design · Feb 8, 2014

redneckengineered said:
What all is being done?

Cage, dash, fuel cell, tool box, rear bench seat.

Dynamite Design · Feb 8, 2014

redneckengineered said:
Nailed it. A really clean TJ cage with badass mig welds would have catapulted him much higher than trying to reinvent the wheel on his first project.

THIS (below) impresses me. MIG welds from the master Dan Trout at Fishmouth Fabworks. If you do not follow him on Facebook or Instagram you are missing out. A true artist. David, you are probably the best welder I know behind Dan. Less chest thumping and more basic, yet solid fabwork will go a long way for you. As you evolve and earn respect, so can your projects.

What's funny is I'm sure you like your chassis. Who do you think built it?

redneckengineered · Feb 8, 2014

Dynamite Design said:
What's funny is I'm sure you like your chassis. Who do you think built it?

David, you have a lot to learn man. I know who built it and I know who built that badass racecar of Nazir's. Thing is there is a huge difference between taking direction from you boss aka Woodlee and going out on your own and doing it all yourself. You're extremely talented but your maturity level has not caught up to your talent. I always thought the dumbest thing you ever did was leave Wide Open Design. I know you think you "got it" and know it all and all that bullshit but at your young age, a solid 5 years or even 10 years working under Adam would have been the best thing you ever did. You wouldn't even be 30 yet by the time you were ready to go out on your own, but with a lifetime of knowledge gained from the best in the business. Hate to derail your build, prove us wrong I'll be the first to congratulate you.

Dynamite Design · Feb 8, 2014

The biggest mistake I keep making is talking. Your right, I should just build.

Joc · Feb 8, 2014

Dynamite Design said:
The biggest mistake I keep making is talking. Your right, I should just build.

AMEN.

man im behind you rooting for you to make all the haters eat crow. Shut up, get to work and get it done. You have the skills for sure now build on the public relations and stay focused on your goals.
I dont know you from adams house cat but have seen enough to make me believe in you. I've worked in a metal fab shop and welded for a few years and know what quaility work looks like is the reason im not hating on you like others. I think the best thing you can do is ignore this topic til you are ready to post progress pics and ONLY pics til your done.

keep up the good work :dblthumb:

JRoach321 · Feb 8, 2014

I don't understand how this could possibly turn out well. . .

TBItoy · Feb 8, 2014

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Dynamite Design said:
What's funny is I'm sure you like your chassis. Who do you think built it?

You sure are an arrogant little ****

SomewhiteGuy · Feb 8, 2014

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TBItoy said:
You sure are an arrogant little ****

Funny I was thinking the same thing, he didn't learn any humility working with Woodlee.

Dynamite Design · Feb 9, 2014

Caught myself just now, trying to justify this serious problem, so I could fix it with words. No words.... It's too bad I have to get schooled like this.