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05-06-2009, 07:37 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maui
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|  Rockrider custom body panels
I am proud of these panels. They are aluminum and I made them today. Pretty simple but i am happy with the results. What do you think? P.s I had to use whatever hardware I had on hand. I plan on using all button head screws later on.
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05-06-2009, 07:51 PM
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| SORRCA Committee Member   Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Parkston, SD
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Looks good! Nice job! I like to use aluminum or thin metal for my chassis too, just looks cooler.   |
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05-06-2009, 08:15 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maui
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Thanks! I can't wait until its drivable. It will be fun  |
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05-06-2009, 08:32 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Upper Deerfield
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looks great you should be proud of them
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05-06-2009, 10:34 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sumter
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looks like the beginnings of a cool rig!
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05-07-2009, 12:33 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maui
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Hey guys thanks for all of the positive comments. I still need to clean up the roof panel a little. I also just made a esc mount that fits on top of the rear upper links. It is like the ones they sell but it was free I want to get some cool stickers too. The ones on it are the only ones I could find.
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05-07-2009, 08:04 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: !! MOAB !!
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looks great. I like to use .010"" thick aluminum because you can cut it with a good set of sharp scissors.
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05-08-2009, 02:00 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maui
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Oh yeah that is a good idea. I used 24 gauge and cut the rough shape out with tin snips. Then smoothed the edges with a Dremel. It does make it easier for me being that I work in a sheet metal fab shop (HVAC) so I have all kinds on things on hand. I thought of using copper for the panels but they wouldn't last one run but they would be pretty. I made this louver the other day. The small ones are tricky but the bigger ones go together nicer. Sorry for going off subject
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05-08-2009, 10:00 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Where freedom is earned.
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I like the Aluminum as well. It provides some pretty sturdy protection. My bastard jr. chassis is light weight and the Alum. top gives it more protection and makes a great place to mount electronics. I used stickers fron XXX Main, and just cut out what I wanted.
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05-08-2009, 05:45 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maui
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Yeah that looks good. I like the top piece, It looks nice and clean |
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05-08-2009, 09:42 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SE Oklahoma
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That does look good. I'm waiting on an edge with plastic panels to get here. I'll use the plastics as patterns and cut some aluminum panels myself too. Has anyone tried forming the top panel convex? That would help with roll overs. Should be able to beat it to shape with a body hammer and a shot bag. |
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05-09-2009, 02:10 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maui
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I was doing to do that on the roof panel but wanted to get the basic panel shape. I did not have the side or top panel to use as templates I had to use cardboard
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05-09-2009, 03:32 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crossville,TN
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Nice work on the aluminum panels. I also think the aluminum looks better when the pieces are cut to fit like you have done. Good job! And there ain't nothing better when you take her for her first spin on the rocks. Carl |
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