Flatlands #1

FlatlandFSJ · Nov 20, 2018

AllGoNoShow said:
Don't take this wrong, I appreciate the work that went into that hood, the fab is top notch. But I don't think it fits the build. Just my humble opinion.

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Hold your judgement for a day or two while I finish it out, it's still pretty far from what it should look like...still to early to know if I'm gonna be able to make it do what I want.

Forbanger said:
I like it

Thanks

rugger99 · Nov 20, 2018

I think the rivets would look good as a method to attach the scoop, plus would be easier to replace if it ever gets wadded up.

1tonyj · Nov 21, 2018

valley in center of the hood taking shape....more trimming on the front to fit the tube still but its getting there!

1tonyj · Dec 2, 2018

moved the chassis to the paint room and Dillion finished up the roof

AllGoNoShow · Dec 2, 2018

The roof looks great.

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mcutler · Dec 2, 2018

Looking great! I can appreciate all the hand made effort in this unit.

Enjoy learning tig, it'll change the way you look at all forms of welding.

Keep hammering on the aluminum, tighter the joints the better... just need a bead roller now to spice things up????.

Matt Cutler

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FlatlandFSJ · Dec 3, 2018

mcutler said:
Looking great! I can appreciate all the hand made effort in this unit.

Enjoy learning tig, it'll change the way you look at all forms of welding.

Keep hammering on the aluminum, tighter the joints the better... just need a bead roller now to spice things up????.

Matt Cutler

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Thanks man, it's been a learning experience for sure.

A bead roller is on the list for sure. I scored a couple decent sized arbor presses the other week, going to pick up a set of shrinker/stretcher jaws for future sheet metal work as well.

AllGoNoShow said:
The roof looks great.

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appreciate it :dblthumb:

FlatlandFSJ · Dec 17, 2018

Steelit...

My pics won't really do justice to the color or finish, I'm sure Ray will post a few next time he stops by.

Prepped the chassis with wire wheels and scratchpads, no one wants to see pics of cleaning tube..so we will just get into it.

It's been a bit chilly lately so a slight preheat in the sun for good measure...

Spraying it out of a cheapo harbor freight gun. It's worked well enough, it's a bit thick for the standard filters.

I'm sure they make a different filter that would work...I found taking it out works just as well though.

Stuck a couple bolts in the lower link mounts to hold it up while I put the final coats on it.

duallydees · Dec 23, 2018

Flatlands Fab.

Beerj · Dec 24, 2018

Were you able to get everything painted with one gallon? Looks great!

FlatlandFSJ · Dec 24, 2018

Beerj said:
Were you able to get everything painted with one gallon? Looks great!

Thanks.

Yes and no, I ended up spraying just over 5 quarts,It ended up around 4-5 coats on the chassis and a few other pieces with 2-3 coats. If you only did 2-3 coats on the chassis I'm sure you could get it done with a gallon, I'd buy an extra quart just in case it needs another coat or you miss a spot....not saying anything like that happened..but I only planned on putting 3 coats on it :

FlatlandFSJ · Jan 3, 2019

Random picture dump

1/2 ton conversion

Forgot where I saw this..may have been jducks thread, no room to fit the standard heater loop hose.

Ray went and bought way to nice of rims..

Kmc machetes

These things have a serious grip on the rear of bead lock ring.

FlatlandFSJ · Jan 3, 2019

Been finishing and rewelding the tank the last day or two,.

1tonyj · Jan 3, 2019

In the interest of fire safety we are covering the fuel and tranny lines with Aeroquip Fire Sleeves.

FlatlandFSJ · Jan 4, 2019

Guys.....just say no.....to split loom.

Took the better part of the day to get this stripped so I could start chopping out 6feet of wire we don't need.

It'll be getting the bulkhead pass through and techflex treatment, doubt there is many pictures...I don't think anyone wants to see me soldering and heat shrinking junk.

1tonyj · Jan 9, 2019

Got new skips for the build today...Thxs Goforth!!... also picking up the tranny Friday so its getting closer :driving:

ranger11 · Jan 9, 2019

Back ground looking good without all them down tree's. The pond looks different as well. Is the fence holding up?

Oh yeah this is a buggy thread.. Its awesome as well.

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1tonyj · Jan 9, 2019

ranger11 said:
Back ground looking good without all them down tree's. The pond looks different as well. Is the fence holding up?

Oh yeah this is a buggy thread.. Its awesome as well.

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Lol.....that background looks good cause you guys did nothing less than kick ass on cutting up trees and making this place look like white people live here sgsin . No **** ....what u guys did in a weekend I would still be working on....you guys are awesome!! BTW ...**** hurricane Michael

ranger11 · Jan 9, 2019

I agree on Michael. I sure wish I could make another trip to help folks out. I can't wait to see the buggy in person.

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