Mikeys87

Just to give u an idea of what my old shop looked like.


It was just under 1000sq ft. Even with all my equipment, i could still get 3 cars in there and work on them. This time, my wife got to pic the new house when we moved to Asheville, so all i have is a standerd 2 car garage in the basemant (only big enough for 2 honda's )

FirstToy

damn Mikey,
You have skillz!!

yellowspeedracer

looks like we both need a plasma cutter

Mikeys87

Thats next on the list once i save up for it.

SkyRat

Nice!
I really like the boxed in integral lighting.... Something like that for the front would work nicely too. It protects the lights and keeps them low where they are needed.

seaflea

Thanks Mike. For all youre help and knowledge. I now have a new respect for all the custom fabricators that make these. I definately understand why they cost what they do. I had a great time working with you this week hope you can finish it soon.


For all those who dont know, Mike has spent the last 10 or so years building custom hot rods and is now getting into the offroad arena (for pleasure, not to build rock crawlers) Some of his work can be seen in hot VW magazine where he did a custom 63 notchback VW. Great guy to deal with. and very knowledgable too.

bain

yup, he will bend over backwards to help a fella out ur bumpers look great guys. maybe one weekend ill have nothing popping up so i can head up there...wish i could have made it last week

Mikeys87

Heres the next step on the 1st gen rear bumper completed.



damn i hate it when flinch while taking a picture.




Will most likey be a couple of weeks before i can do any more on seaflea's bumper. Have to start mine so i can use my runner to fit this bumper and make up some brackets. But before that comes the new rear bumper for evilcow so it can be installed on the weekend of the 15th. Look for more pics on that buildup.

If anyone is interested in a bumper or any other custom metal for your rig, just send me a pm.

bain

looks good....lets go wheeling!!!! its summer time outside

Mikeys87

Its Jan. and we've got weather like its May. This can only mean that we are going to get snowed in for about a mounth at some point.

bain

yea.. thats what im planning on..

turboale

Wow guys,
I just stumbled on this thread, and wow! I can't wait to see the final product! I wish I could have stayed that weekend (it was really weird seeing will on the hiway!) but I really was good to get down to the ol' apartment before school started. Glad to see your making some headway and your not hating yourself yet mike! You still have one more in line too! Its going to make the rear of my truck look 500x better. Not only will I not have the rediculous hitch (b/c of body lift) but because I did the hitch flip mod and cut into the bumper and now its higher it makes it look even worse. Not to mention the huge uwharrie dent in the side. If you ever need/want graphic design stuff done or decals made let me know! I'll be first to help/rock the decal. Espcially now that I have a naked rear window!! Its funny because nobody realizes its me any more... Anywho... Hope all is well up there and I'll let you know if we plan a ski/wheel'n trip up to boone or something. Not that I want to take you from your bumpers or anything The savannah boys are pumped and ready for another tellico run so just say the words and we will be there!

Hope all is well and you guys had a good new years!
Austin

ps, I couldn't rememer if I told you the site with all my pictures I at least half like... there are a couple of you mike, so I figured you might be a little interested. Let me know if you want a high rez versoin for a desktop or anything Click Here

Mike work'n hard and a better pic of his spotless garage!



hmm, I just thought of something... Why do you want a new rear bumper will??? Don't you already have one with a tire carrier??

I need a tire carrier so I can make room for the OBA

seaflea

I never really liked that bumper and besides this one is going to be a LOT better, and it will protect the sides a bit too! Mike may come up with a tire carrier in the next year or so that will be large enough to hold a jerry can, tire and highlift, so I will waite on that.

Nice tanks, by the way!

turboale

Thanks! Got them for $14 a piece one is for brady (though he hasn't payed me yet,,,) aaand yeah... time to go pass out!

Later guys!

Mikeys87

Here you Dave, just need your truck up here now to fab up some brackets and mount it.







Chain hookup

evilcow

Awesome.....Great job!!!! I'm real excited about having a killer bumper and new clutch. Seeya Fri night.

seaflea

Thems some purty weldz on that thing

seriously though, they are nice! great job Mike.

FSRBIKER

Very nice beads Mike. I have drawings for an Xterra bumper I was going to build before I sold the truck that used the same hidden hitch idea(hitch pin behind the bumper). Again very nice fabrication.

Mikeys87

Thanks for the post FSRBIKER.
Here is a couple pics for the finished bumper with custom mounting brackets.



and here it is all painted up and ready to roll.








Enjoy Dave

seaflea

I like the new brackets you made for it.
Hey dave, how does your new clutch feel? I bet you were smiling all the way home today! That new bumper looks great on youre truck. What a great new addition.