Back from the powder coat shop!
08-07-2003, 08:47 PM
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Back from the powder coat shop!
Check these out, ( I know the pics are poor quality, but what do you expect from a palm pilot)
Loosehead and I built these, They are 2"x3/16" square tubing and 1 1/2"X1/8" round tubing. They are pretty stout. He will post his soon I am sure.
Ready to go on:
Driver's side angle:
Between the flares:
CO4RJ Here I come!
Loosehead and I built these, They are 2"x3/16" square tubing and 1 1/2"X1/8" round tubing. They are pretty stout. He will post his soon I am sure.
Ready to go on:
Driver's side angle:
Between the flares:
CO4RJ Here I come!
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08-07-2003, 09:17 PM
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Nice!
If'n yer gonna wheel with Steve, Mark G. and Jeff you can pretty much just go buy a can of touch up paint for that powder coat
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My count wheeling with Steve, Mark and Crawler 976:
Many, many scratches, etc.
One front bumper
One rear bumper
Hell of good times!
Mike
If'n yer gonna wheel with Steve, Mark G. and Jeff you can pretty much just go buy a can of touch up paint for that powder coat
!My count wheeling with Steve, Mark and Crawler 976:
Many, many scratches, etc.
One front bumper
One rear bumper
Hell of good times!
Mike
08-07-2003, 09:31 PM
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Thanks, and those skids of yours are looking sweet I must say. Have you priced them?
I'm counting on using them, that's what they are made for right?
My buddy works at a powder coat shop so what would have cost about $200 (he said) was free! Friends are cool
I'm counting on using them, that's what they are made for right?
My buddy works at a powder coat shop so what would have cost about $200 (he said) was free! Friends are cool
08-08-2003, 12:16 AM
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Just a quick question, What, if any, affect do the thread cutting bolts have on the strenght of the frame. Do the weaken it in any way or leave it more prone to rust?
Sweet looking sliders BTW.....
Sweet looking sliders BTW.....
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08-08-2003, 05:32 AM
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Cmar, Frame?'s There are definately 2 camps on this.
One that says weld them on and the other that says never weld to your frame.
From what I know about the effects of heating an already heat treated frame I decided to bolt them.
I also wanted to be able to take them off easily for several reasons.
As far as rust, I live in NM we are lucky to get rain, so rust for me is not an issue.
02Runer, the cool thing is this was the first time Loosehead and I tried to do anything like this.
One that says weld them on and the other that says never weld to your frame.
From what I know about the effects of heating an already heat treated frame I decided to bolt them.
I also wanted to be able to take them off easily for several reasons.
As far as rust, I live in NM we are lucky to get rain, so rust for me is not an issue.
02Runer, the cool thing is this was the first time Loosehead and I tried to do anything like this.
08-08-2003, 06:00 AM
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I think welding on a major structural part like the frame is crazy myself...
....just IMHO
Albuquerque Jim, lookin good man....thanks for makin me want some too!!!
....just IMHOAlbuquerque Jim, lookin good man....thanks for makin me want some too!!!
08-08-2003, 06:03 AM
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"2.5" Daystar Front Spacers (upper ball joint does NOT hit my springs at full droop)"
Should say:
"2.5" Daystar Front Spacers (upper ball joint does NOT hit my springs at full droop with the limited travel, very short stock shocks)"
Should say:
"2.5" Daystar Front Spacers (upper ball joint does NOT hit my springs at full droop with the limited travel, very short stock shocks)"
08-08-2003, 06:15 AM
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Ha Ha Schaefer! 
All things in due time. I never intended these to be on forever. I figure by the time I get everything else I want it will be time to start replacing the first mods.
David, Thanks, I haven't told these guys...where I'm getting it yet.
All things in due time. I never intended these to be on forever. I figure by the time I get everything else I want it will be time to start replacing the first mods.David, Thanks, I haven't told these guys...where I'm getting it yet.
08-08-2003, 06:34 AM
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Kewwell!
I can't wait to see the finished product in person. Just one note, the round is actually 1 3/4" by 1/8" tubing.
I am about half way done painting mine (via rattlecans) and hope to finish the paint tonight or Sat. then bolt them on by Sunday. DIY is cool!
I can't wait to see the finished product in person. Just one note, the round is actually 1 3/4" by 1/8" tubing.
I am about half way done painting mine (via rattlecans) and hope to finish the paint tonight or Sat. then bolt them on by Sunday. DIY is cool!
08-08-2003, 10:04 AM
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Originally posted by ravencr
What are the benefits to powder coating versus regular paint?
Chris
What are the benefits to powder coating versus regular paint?
Chris
Rattle cans are cheap but they dont last like the powder coat.
I'm cheap. I used a rattle can.
Dan
08-08-2003, 01:17 PM
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If you have a friend who works at a powder coat shop, powder coat is actually cheaper...Free even!
It's thick, it forms an actual bond to the metal and it looks really cool!
It's thick, it forms an actual bond to the metal and it looks really cool!
08-08-2003, 01:40 PM
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Jim, your sliderz look great.
You guy's did a great job.
Jeff the owner of Badland's contracts with a guy who powdercoats the sliderz for around $40, which is a steal.
Here's a closeup of mine shortly after I got them back.
I was charged however about $75, as I had that 3M tape on there, and the powder coat guy had to do a lot of extra work to get all of that stuff off.
You guy's did a great job.
Jeff the owner of Badland's contracts with a guy who powdercoats the sliderz for around $40, which is a steal.
Here's a closeup of mine shortly after I got them back.
I was charged however about $75, as I had that 3M tape on there, and the powder coat guy had to do a lot of extra work to get all of that stuff off.
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