Lefty's 4th Gen belly skid prototype completed - DIAL UP BEWARE
Jun 17, 2004 | 06:18 PM
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Lefty's 4th Gen belly skid prototype completed - DIAL UP BEWARE
Well, I started this project some time ago for Lefty and it has finally come to fruition. It is a full belly skid, one piece, no fasteners exposed. It will provide some vital protection for the trans fluid pan and transfer case. The 4th Gen. is woefully inadequate in that area... The design and drawing received copyright protection two weeks ago and I finished the welding this afternoon, so I thought I'd show you all what's new around my place. Here's the pics:
One view.
Another view.
My booger welds. Not the prettiest, but they're full penetration and they are structurally sound.
Some of the bracing.
Side profile.
Full bracing scheme.
Mucho kudos to Lefty for being sooooooooooo patient with my slow ass fab and my anal retentive ways. Now to install it!
Mike
One view.
Another view.
My booger welds. Not the prettiest, but they're full penetration and they are structurally sound.
Some of the bracing.
Side profile.
Full bracing scheme.
Mucho kudos to Lefty for being sooooooooooo patient with my slow ass fab and my anal retentive ways. Now to install it!
Mike
Two thumbs up!!! 
Jun 17, 2004 | 08:04 PM
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Very nice! That's what I need for mine. Are you going to make more to sell? If so, what's your price?
Curious - How does it mount up? I see three bolt holes on the front, but what secures the rest of it?
Curious - How does it mount up? I see three bolt holes on the front, but what secures the rest of it?
Jun 17, 2004 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 4run4fun
Very nice! That's what I need for mine. Are you going to make more to sell? If so, what's your price?
Curious - How does it mount up? I see three bolt holes on the front, but what secures the rest of it?
Curious - How does it mount up? I see three bolt holes on the front, but what secures the rest of it?
Mounting is a secret until it's done. Can't give it all away now, could I?
I guess I should call Lefty 'eh?
Mike
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Jun 17, 2004 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by timber725
How heavy is it? Are you gonna paint it? Being one piece it will be difficult to ship.
It will be coated in whatever way Lefty wants.
It's a prototype, testing is the proof.
Mike
Jun 17, 2004 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ahriman
hey! you stole my design! i will sue you and sue you until you ship one of those to me for FREE! 
Mike
Jun 18, 2004 | 05:57 AM
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Uh-oh... Looks like I need to free some time up to get that puppy fitted ! Lookin' good, Mike ! I'll drop ya a line and we'll schedule some time.
By the way, 35 Lbs is a conservative number, I swear it's closer to 50... We're talking 10 guage steel here !
Steve
By the way, 35 Lbs is a conservative number, I swear it's closer to 50... We're talking 10 guage steel here !
Steve
Jun 18, 2004 | 04:50 PM
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Well, it looks like next Saturday is the big day for the install. With my mad metal fab skillz it should go quite swimmingly 
Steve (Robinhood), thanks, I actually used the opportunity to use the skid to renew my GTAW cert. for technique. I also did a test coupon for metallurgy and passed... My wife is a much better welder than I am, but she just had her nails done, so that wasn't going to happen.
Rob, I'm still thinking about it. My last attempt at production was a pretty sour experience, of which admittedly I played a part in. However, a guy does need to earn beer money.
Anyhow, if this does pass the testing stage and it's financially sound, it may just happen. We'll see (convince me...)
OK time for
.
Mike
Steve (Robinhood), thanks, I actually used the opportunity to use the skid to renew my GTAW cert. for technique. I also did a test coupon for metallurgy and passed... My wife is a much better welder than I am, but she just had her nails done, so that wasn't going to happen.
Rob, I'm still thinking about it. My last attempt at production was a pretty sour experience, of which admittedly I played a part in. However, a guy does need to earn beer money.
Anyhow, if this does pass the testing stage and it's financially sound, it may just happen. We'll see (convince me...)
OK time for
.Mike
Jun 18, 2004 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by azrain
Rob, I'm still thinking about it.
OK time for .
Mike
OK time for
.Mike
I know this is going to be a good one. Come on tell us....tell us....
Mike
Jun 18, 2004 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by azrain
I'm still thinking about it. My last attempt at production was a pretty sour experience, of which admittedly I played a part in. However, a guy does need to earn beer money.
Anyhow, if this does pass the testing stage and it's financially sound, it may just happen. We'll see (convince me...)
Mike
Anyhow, if this does pass the testing stage and it's financially sound, it may just happen. We'll see (convince me...)
Mike
