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Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX General Discussion => Topic started by: Deadpilot on August 18, 2015, 01:26:13 PM

Title: New project.
Post by: Deadpilot on August 18, 2015, 01:26:13 PM: So some of you may have figured out by now I'm working on new project and I recently got the test platform and started ordering the needed steel and parts. We will see who can guess what it is 1st.

The 1st parts to arrive
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/18/484f739aafbd9e366ea8e87775e2845c.jpg)
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Post by: fourxfunk on August 18, 2015, 01:26:57 PM: Rear bumper?
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Post by: fourxfunk on August 18, 2015, 01:40:57 PM: With spare mount?!
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Post by: Deadpilot on August 18, 2015, 02:23:01 PM: More too it then just all that
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Post by: ultrapc40 on August 18, 2015, 05:03:22 PM: rear bumper with a swing mount with tie down and a draw system built it...

^^^^^
that is very cool and someone should build it.
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Post by: Deadpilot on August 18, 2015, 06:14:44 PM: Closer.....

No draw system though. This may have a swing arm tire carrier plus few other things plus the recovery points.

On side note I may try make plans for a rear winch bumper for when I have time and money to redo mine. But I would sell my shrock rear to help fund that build.
Title: Re: New project.
Post by: JFanaselle on August 18, 2015, 11:44:56 PM: DIBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(http://www.thenewx.org/forum/image.php?u=11761&dateline=1351141646)

Haha. But on a serious note, I would be interested if and when you decide to sell. ;D
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Post by: ultrapc40 on August 19, 2015, 06:16:07 AM: Joe got the bumper mod bug.
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Post by: Deadpilot on August 19, 2015, 08:04:42 AM: Once this one gets done and I start working on 2nd Gen one, no one may want my old shrock haha
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Post by: GreenGoon on August 19, 2015, 10:46:27 AM: I'll definitely be interested in a First Gen rear bumper. Especially one with Jerry Can mounts.
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Post by: Deadpilot on August 19, 2015, 11:54:19 AM: Well ya may like what's in the works then
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Post by: Deadpilot on August 19, 2015, 07:39:12 PM: A 4x8 sheet a of 3/16 plate steel showed up today. Tomorrow the stock bumper and stock plastic corners are coming off the work will start.
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Post by: Deadpilot on August 20, 2015, 12:02:35 PM: Sneak peak.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/20/9b8ffe213e76d29f70d36b6ae459cad6.jpg)
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Post by: Ghost65 on August 20, 2015, 01:15:20 PM: That's so stealthy...its invisible.

Sent from Planet Claire using soup cans and string.
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Post by: Toro on August 20, 2015, 07:39:48 PM: Love the picture of the diff on the bumper. So unique.
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Post by: fourxfunk on August 20, 2015, 08:16:26 PM: That departure angle is killer.
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Post by: ultrapc40 on August 20, 2015, 08:53:02 PM: Welds so clean you can't even see them.
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Post by: Deadpilot on August 20, 2015, 09:30:15 PM: So the design has been approved. So here's the rough design

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/20/b1c489b1e2cce9993bb9616f475b8544.jpg)
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Post by: fourxfunk on August 20, 2015, 09:36:24 PM: Oh nice, I like how the sides taper in at the bottom. That's a really nice shape.
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Post by: Deadpilot on August 20, 2015, 09:43:44 PM: Thanks. This bumper will be replace the plastic rear corner and stock bumper. So I made it flow around the whole rear end of the X and have nice clean lines. I'll start the fab work up and then everyone will really get the feel of it.
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Post by: FrankB on August 20, 2015, 09:53:31 PM: I like the way the blue accent color will match the blue in the SCCX sticker. Well done.
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Post by: Toro on August 21, 2015, 06:49:48 AM: Quote from: FrankB on August 20, 2015, 09:53:31 PM
I like the way the blue accent color will match the blue in the SCCX sticker. Well done.
I lol'd.
Title: Re: Re: New project.
Post by: steve c on August 21, 2015, 09:50:50 AM: Quote from: Toro on August 21, 2015, 06:49:48 AM
I lol'd.

X2

Looking good, guys.

Are there future 4x4 conversion plans?
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Post by: Deadpilot on August 21, 2015, 09:57:58 AM: I'm not sure what his plans on that one is. I'm working on the rear bumper design right now. So once this one is done I can work on another one.
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Post by: fourxfunk on August 22, 2015, 04:58:05 PM: Quote from: Deadpilot on August 19, 2015, 08:04:42 AM
Once this one gets done and I start working on 2nd Gen one, no one may want my old shrock haha
I would be.. keep me updated on the shrock.
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Post by: Alex on August 23, 2015, 12:46:58 AM: Quote from: steve c on August 21, 2015, 09:50:50 AM
X2

Looking good, guys.

Are there future 4x4 conversion plans?
I wish I could say a definite yes. I've been asking Jason on how his conversion went: to convert a 1st Gen would have a few less parts/electronics to worry about compared to a 2nd Gen, but I don't see myself starting it for at least another year until I get a few more skills and info under my belt. Once I get another daily driver then I can let myself really get into the idea. Also I might be moving around that time as well.

Here's another photo of the template so far:
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/20/f031d2dadce74b3ea12a60a0abe24b03.jpg)
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Post by: Toro on August 23, 2015, 07:46:18 AM: You have to get a hold of Steevo and Kenny.
If an OE 4wd conversion is what your looking for.....he solid axel swaps and puts in an atlas in one of these about once a month.
You can probably score the entire OE 4wd drive train, including drive shafts and transfer case, for next to nothing.

Front diff
Front axles
F&R drive shafts
Transfer case
Knuckles/ Spindles
Shifter
All the cables

I think they just throw this stuff away.
Title: Re: New project.
Post by: Alex on August 25, 2015, 04:01:20 AM: Oh I'm gonna have to talk to them once I'm back, that sounds excellent. I figured if I were to go 4WD, might as well go SAS, bt if the normal 4WD parts are readily available as such, then great!
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Post by: ultrapc40 on August 25, 2015, 07:18:06 AM: Someone is selling an entire gen 1 for 3k on here :D
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Post by: knightrider on August 25, 2015, 12:07:44 PM: and it comes with a shrockworks rear bumper... oh wait nevermind.
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Post by: Deadpilot on August 25, 2015, 01:36:26 PM: No need for that shrock rear now. Since the custom built one is getting closer. If I wasn't raining on and off I'd be welding on it. But wet steel and welding not good mix
Title: Re: New project.
Post by: Alex on September 05, 2015, 07:36:00 AM: Here's a look at the bumper so far:
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/04/e08bc827daa8de4e29011df8e66c6d6f.jpg)
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Post by: Toro on September 05, 2015, 08:46:21 PM: Real men have anvils in their shops.
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Post by: knightrider on September 06, 2015, 01:07:15 AM: i dont have an anvil :(
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Post by: xxSVxx on September 06, 2015, 10:48:12 AM: I don't have a shop :(
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Post by: Toro on September 06, 2015, 12:28:13 PM: Neither do I.
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Post by: Deadpilot on September 06, 2015, 05:46:40 PM: That's how I bent the angle of the bumper to corner radius.
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Post by: fourxfunk on September 06, 2015, 06:34:42 PM: Looking really nice!
Title: Re: New project.
Post by: OhNo on September 10, 2015, 07:49:06 AM: Looks great! I'm interested in the seeing the side view of the rear bumper where the steps would be on a 2nd Gen. Also, are you planning on integrating the license plate frame somewhere or just tapping and drilling some holes somewhere?
Title: Re: New project.
Post by: Deadpilot on September 10, 2015, 12:39:50 PM: This one has no side steps like one the 2nd Gen for this one, but it could be easily add on. There is how ever a small ledge on the corners that could be used as step. And as for license plate mounting this will be a dual swing arm bumper so it will have a place on swing were the fuel cans will mount.

Here's the latest pics.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/10/53f3f5c1e381becb2b41d03b0a23b89d.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/10/8b1a02a9604d60df292c22f77b971d91.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/10/f9f22a3f260007fac0be23f2d422399d.jpg)
Title: Re: New project.
Post by: Deadpilot on September 10, 2015, 05:46:24 PM: ok so i just noticed that the driver side hinge is in the wrong spot. Its suppose to be over on the other side of that line. That will get fixed in the morning
Title: Re: New project.
Post by: Alex on September 16, 2015, 05:45:55 PM: Now with the hinges and tire carrier in progress; we decided on an angled swingarm to bend around the corner to give the arms space to swing.
(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x326/thegreyhats/20150916_123754.jpg)
(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x326/thegreyhats/20150916_123816.jpg)
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Post by: JFanaselle on September 17, 2015, 06:19:00 AM: Looking good!
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Post by: Deadpilot on September 24, 2015, 08:33:43 AM: Now this is fixed ;) I can upload pics easier. This is an older pic of the bumper off the X and Alex had already got the 1st hand look at it and can chime in with his thoughts but this is one though bumper.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/24/c36e6a1333af809da338075915e817df.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/24/a644632c4bfb414f9ac94feb1308bb42.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/24/5c84725ccf59f3fe6528052cb2d99a0d.jpg)

So now everyone has to wait till it's done to see what looks like.
Title: Re: New project.
Post by: Alex on September 24, 2015, 09:59:23 AM: Yep, I had the chance to see the bumper in full, and man, it's going to be heavy duty; it'll definitely outlast the truck. And the swingarms are going to work great, they can swing out a full 180 degrees or very close to it. I'm already thinking of things to add to it (lights, possibly stuff an OBA in there). We decided just to go with paint for now, then after I probably add on those mods/extras, it'll go in for a powdercoat.

Aside, oh the fun of waiting on jury duty. :D
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Post by: knightrider on September 24, 2015, 11:09:02 AM: Quote from: Alex on September 24, 2015, 09:59:23 AM
Aside, oh the fun of waiting on jury duty. :D

So that's why there are so many posts from you today... haha.
Title: Re: New project.
Post by: Alex on October 25, 2015, 01:41:04 PM: Well today is the install day for the bumper(s), ~~by this evening we should have some photos of what's happening.~~ A few more adjustments, gonna finish it up this weekend. :)
Title: Re: New project.
Post by: USN X on October 25, 2015, 01:44:05 PM: Yesss!! 👍🏽
Title: Re: New project.
Post by: USN X on October 28, 2015, 10:20:34 PM: So I finally got my bumper that Jason made me installed and wow, I am beyond pleased with the outcome. Jason contacted me after seeing my WTB post on a bumper and told me about this project of his he was working on with like 3 weeks to go before my transfer to Washington state, on top of completing Alex bumper and today we finished the install, today being my checkout date. Jason was super super helpful and patient with me as I am a total noob to not only off roading and 4x4 vehicles (this is my first) but a lot of the things that go with it. So I had a million questions for him and he promptly and professionally helped answer them all and just made this a good learning experience for me, nothing but good things to say about Jason and his craftsmanship. Highly recommend everyone in the market for bumper or sliders to give Jason a shot.

Without further ado here are the pictures!

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/28/0f9c9240c8ab26621e5dbeae1d1733f8.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/28/d7c4af6dc7c8ec895fa027ffb75aa805.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/28/14dcc8498d68904c4aef96a441e8e7da.jpg)

of course we had our helper there with us

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/28/af76b476999642466697b6dd8aba0590.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/28/2dad51060d9808333422384b003825be.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/28/237382e1811969bd196cb2a85ada0228.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/28/9f3d3a6ebda97bfbd7bea10d6c1eec26.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/28/69103e32b4acafc57977e021f7184c3a.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/28/22fa1872ee7aa84d28e583b8e22303da.jpg)

Will post more pictures tomorrow with the spare nismo wheel installed and the trasharoo.

Again, Jason I seriously cannot thank you enough for the amazing and speedy work on such short notice.
Title: Re: New project.
Post by: JFanaselle on October 29, 2015, 05:42:36 AM: Bumper looks great! Awesome work by Jason!

Did Alex's get installed too?
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Post by: USN X on October 29, 2015, 08:29:27 AM: Quote from: JFanaselle on October 29, 2015, 05:42:36 AM
Bumper looks great! Awesome work by Jason!

Did Alex's get installed too?

Yes it does, I am in love with it! Alex has the bumper itself installed right now but is getting the swing arms installed this Saturday.
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Post by: Deadpilot on October 29, 2015, 08:34:59 AM: Yea Alex comes back on Sat to doing the swing arm on his. There was a little alignment issues of one arm.

But these were fun to do. And now it will be easier to do more 1st Gen rear bumpers.

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Title: Re: Re: New project.
Post by: Deadpilot on October 29, 2015, 08:38:37 AM: Quote from: USN X on October 28, 2015, 10:20:34 PM
So I finally got my bumper that Jason made me installed and wow, I am beyond pleased with the outcome. Jason contacted me after seeing my WTB post on a bumper and told me about this project of his he was working on with like 3 weeks to go before my transfer to Washington state, on top of completing Alex bumper and today we finished the install, today being my checkout date. Jason was super super helpful and patient with me as I am a total noob to not only off roading and 4x4 vehicles (this is my first) but a lot of the things that go with it. So I had a million questions for him and he promptly and professionally helped answer them all and just made this a good learning experience for me, nothing but good things to say about Jason and his craftsmanship. Highly recommend everyone in the market for bumper or sliders to give Jason a shot.

Without further ado here are the pictures!

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/28/0f9c9240c8ab26621e5dbeae1d1733f8.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/28/d7c4af6dc7c8ec895fa027ffb75aa805.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/28/14dcc8498d68904c4aef96a441e8e7da.jpg)

of course we had our helper there with us

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/28/af76b476999642466697b6dd8aba0590.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/28/2dad51060d9808333422384b003825be.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/28/237382e1811969bd196cb2a85ada0228.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/28/9f3d3a6ebda97bfbd7bea10d6c1eec26.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/28/69103e32b4acafc57977e021f7184c3a.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/28/22fa1872ee7aa84d28e583b8e22303da.jpg)

Will post more pictures tomorrow with the spare nismo wheel installed and the trasharoo.

Again, Jason I seriously cannot thank you enough for the amazing and speedy work on such short notice.
Thanks for great feedback. I'm glad I could help out. I'm looking forward to see it with the tire on bumper.

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Title: Re: New project.
Post by: Deadpilot on October 30, 2015, 04:31:59 PM: After so minor adjustments and cutting so the revolving shackles he has would clear here's the final product minus the lights.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/30/d56589821e859435483501575cedc640.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/30/d17ccc2522565a30b8aee6070857c65f.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/30/ae9339f0d07efd1b9cb3818933ed0fc1.jpg)

Fully opened. Gotta say I'm impressed with that.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/30/761897262bc896efdbbb9399ca346d0e.jpg)

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Title: Re: New project.
Post by: Deadpilot on October 31, 2015, 01:09:55 PM: And here's the 1st bumper. All done minus a couple bolts that needs to be changed out.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/31/4c1be05d7ccc7de40e22957e7d7de282.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/31/e2d3405224cd11aa5c9c0487939864b4.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/31/aece3c87cf7ba3900258c4b1419b04c9.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/31/ed2f6d72e3f8611c3d9f2e83499ccb80.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/31/3e71ad1b4b669adb6335ae5e544c4c3d.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/31/1e4ea5e350781ea2b033fb561fbf32a2.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/31/7ed45eae562d8ad6defa159583181fac.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/31/e9edaa236dab1003f5bb353556306926.jpg)

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Title: Re: New project.
Post by: Alex on October 31, 2015, 05:53:38 PM: I mounted the tire just temporarily to see how it looks like all together, I'll add some better pictures later once the remaining nuts and bolts are on.

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x326/thegreyhats/CAM00087.jpg)
(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x326/thegreyhats/CAM00090.jpg)
(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x326/thegreyhats/CAM00091.jpg)
(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x326/thegreyhats/CAM00092.jpg)

I cannot thank Jason enough for his work and time on this, to take on this bumper and also Carlos' bumper ahead of his own work on his X.

And, we'll see if the somewhat covered license plate causes anything. Worse comes to worse I can mount it on the righthand swingarm. :)
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Post by: fourxfunk on October 31, 2015, 07:45:53 PM: Man, nice work Jason!
Title: Re: Re: New project.
Post by: Deadpilot on October 31, 2015, 08:27:33 PM: Quote from: Alex on October 31, 2015, 05:53:38 PM
I mounted the tire just temporarily to see how it looks like all together, I'll add some better pictures later once the remaining nuts and bolts are on.

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x326/thegreyhats/CAM00087.jpg)
(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x326/thegreyhats/CAM00090.jpg)
(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x326/thegreyhats/CAM00091.jpg)
(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x326/thegreyhats/CAM00092.jpg)

I cannot thank Jason enough for his work and time on this, to take on this bumper and also Carlos' bumper ahead of his own work on his X.

And, we'll see if the somewhat covered license plate causes anything. Worse comes to worse I can mount it on the righthand swingarm. :)
Thanks again Alex for being donor vic and setting the ground work for this bumper. And thanks for the great feed back.

Ah I see the license plate issue. If any thing it can be moved to be in front of the jerry can. Kinda like Carlos.

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Title: Re: New project.
Post by: GreenGoon on October 31, 2015, 09:31:04 PM: That came out nice. Good work Jason. Alex, it really makes your rig look tough. I have the factory tow hitch on my rig. I wonder how everything will fit.
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Post by: Deadpilot on November 01, 2015, 07:59:19 AM: Quote from: GreenGoon on October 31, 2015, 09:31:04 PM
That came out nice. Good work Jason. Alex, it really makes your rig look tough. I have the factory tow hitch on my rig. I wonder how everything will fit.
Thanks. And it doesn't work with the factory tow hitch but I could always make it work.

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Title: Re: New project.
Post by: Deadpilot on December 17, 2015, 09:57:22 PM: So after the 1st of the year I'm gonna possibly work on another new project. If I can get my X driveable I may get rid of my rear shrock bumper and make a 2nd Gen bumper like the 1st Gen one I did for Alex.

Also since I sold my sliders I'm making some new ones that will more fitting for my beast but will for others as well.

So stay tune and anyone wants me to make something up for them hit me up.

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Title: Re: New project.
Post by: Deadpilot on March 08, 2016, 09:55:43 PM: So I'm working on a new project yet again. I'm working on some sliders for the 2nd Gen. Since I sold mine and well I kinda need a set now. So I'll be posting up pics of them as I go.

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