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Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX General Discussion => Topic started by: Deadpilot on February 05, 2014, 11:36:04 AM

Title: New rear protection
Post by: Deadpilot on February 05, 2014, 11:36:04 AM
So with my boredom and my hatred of the stock plastic rear lower things I'm design a new metal one. I have it mocked up in cardboard. I haven't decided what thickness of steel to use yet but here's rough idea of what I plan on doing.

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Title: Re: New rear protection
Post by: SoCalXTerry on February 05, 2014, 01:11:42 PM
That is cool.    Something I've wished I could do forever...   Keep us posted on your progress.
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Post by: Toro on February 05, 2014, 03:32:02 PM
Very nice,
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Title: Re: New rear protection
Post by: ultrapc40 on February 05, 2014, 05:42:35 PM
You know what would be cool!!! If you build an air tank there!!!
Title: Re: New rear protection
Post by: knightrider on February 05, 2014, 06:04:16 PM
with how much they get hit i dont know if i would want it pressurized.
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Post by: Deadpilot on February 05, 2014, 08:33:55 PM
I wouldn't want the pressurized but that may make a good area for some storage. I was thinking  maybe put some rock lights, a power source and maybe an air source for oba. Either way I think this will be a improvement on that stock plastic pos.

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Post by: Lava on February 06, 2014, 12:47:07 AM
Quote from: Toro on February 05, 2014, 03:32:02 PM
Very nice,
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Awesome! Im in too! Let me know if you need a access to a welder.  Ive got a millermatic 210 In the garage begging for use. Ypu can get steel plate for under .55 a lb in Escondido.
Title: Re: New rear protection
Post by: Ghost65 on February 06, 2014, 05:17:05 AM
Thruster pods.
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Post by: Deadpilot on February 06, 2014, 06:42:42 AM
Quote from: Lava on February 06, 2014, 12:47:07 AM
Awesome! Im in too! Let me know if you need a access to a welder.  Ive got a millermatic 210 In the garage begging for use. Ypu can get steel plate for under .55 a lb in Escondido.

Thanks offer but I have my welder which makes life so much easier and some stuff to bend it too. Do you know the place? Cause I use Cal mesa steel down there.

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Title: Re: New rear protection
Post by: Lava on February 06, 2014, 01:03:31 PM
Escondido Metal Supply, west of the Harbor Freight Tool Co.   ;D
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Post by: Toro on February 06, 2014, 02:47:27 PM
Ahhhhh
Hobo Freight.......
How do I love thee......
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Post by: Deadpilot on February 06, 2014, 04:22:23 PM
Ah OK. I know that place too. I get in trouble there since harbor freight is right there too lol

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Title: Re: Re: New rear protection
Post by: Deadpilot on February 17, 2014, 05:24:31 PM
So this is what I've got done so far. It's bit of mess since I'm cutting things out by hand with oxy torch and fitting as I go. It's made out of 3/16 plate

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Title: Re: New rear protection
Post by: SuperSlideStyle on February 18, 2014, 12:21:13 PM
Prototypes are always ugly and never fit perfect.  Thats why they are prototypes.  Just remember to make clean duplicates for future templates BEFORE you start welding, tacks are ok.
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Post by: Deadpilot on February 18, 2014, 12:31:04 PM
Yea that's gonna happen for sure. And I'm writing down all the angles for each piece on the template so I will remember.

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Title: Re: Re: New rear protection
Post by: Deadpilot on February 19, 2014, 09:14:50 PM
Here's today's progress.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/20/udutezez.jpg)

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Title: Re: New rear protection
Post by: Ghost65 on February 20, 2014, 04:29:06 AM
Looking good Jason!


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Title: Re: New rear protection
Post by: SoCalXTerry on February 20, 2014, 07:31:12 AM
X2 Jason.   Looking real nice.
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Post by: Toro on February 20, 2014, 07:43:54 AM
Is the EVAP still under there? Or did you move it inside the frame rails?
Title: Re: New rear protection
Post by: knightrider on February 20, 2014, 09:09:53 AM
looks like its sitting on the ground there
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Post by: Deadpilot on February 20, 2014, 09:46:26 AM
Well its in the same location but further up on the frame

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