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rbgerrish 07-13-2011 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric113 (Post 3184689)
This going to be Hera's replacement ?

Nope, this one will be for sale. Hera's replacement will come a little later...

Bulldog 07-13-2011 11:08 PM

Nice progress! There's too many aspects to comment on, but you have a lot of momentum and it all looks great! The cms will be interesting. Keep up the progress!

rbgerrish 07-20-2011 06:49 PM

We're just about done now! I spent 5 or 6 hours on it today, and all that is left to do is a bit of grinding cleanup and paint, as well as front and rear bumpers.

Cut the rollbar to match the roof:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6021/...b2e2a558_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6004/...60422f99_b.jpg

Starting the back:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6144/...5a3cb05f_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6027/...9e28eb95_b.jpg

Lots of bracing, added the rear lights:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6003/...c82737ab_b.jpg

Got the roof nuts on and the roof bolted down properly:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6135/...b3e0b551_b.jpg

Bunch of bracing. She'll hopefully hold up to Wraith-like abuse!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6144/...8e32f6de_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6131/...f03fc7f2_b.jpg

Trimmed the hood a bit more:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6135/...d2aa3e4c_b.jpg

Monted the light buckets. The new owner will supply the LEDS, but it'll come with the buckets.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6128/...079c2245_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6150/...93fcd9a7_b.jpg

Side panels:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6004/...e1967cf3_b.jpg

Light guard. (Removable)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6013/...31f5afe1_b.jpg

Intake / Electronics Cooling system:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6121/...2f445d0e_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6128/...3a10ae69_b.jpg

And that's how she sits for now! More tomorrow.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6003/...a1cd706e_b.jpg

Thanks!

kyle_l 07-20-2011 06:59 PM

man thats sexy.

chicklet 07-20-2011 07:07 PM

Very nice! I like!

4u2nv 07-20-2011 07:14 PM

That thing looks mean! I don't know if I missed it or it wasn't there but what are you using for tubing? Doesn't look like brakeline...

2JSC 07-20-2011 07:23 PM

Shipped to 85541? :mrgreen:

Damn, I love that roof in there... it just belongs!

1badxj 07-20-2011 07:54 PM

That is some Awsome tube work, the roof scoop really makes it look like an all out dessert or KOH rig.

dubAron 07-20-2011 08:32 PM

That is just sick! As always great FAB work

squirrel886 07-20-2011 09:11 PM

Nice fab work! "thumbsup"

rbgerrish 07-20-2011 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4u2nv (Post 3195294)
That thing looks mean! I don't know if I missed it or it wasn't there but what are you using for tubing? Doesn't look like brakeline...

Thanks! It's 3/16 .035 wall steel tube, hydraulic tube I think. All the 1/8 is solid. I hate brakeline! ;)

MTHead 07-20-2011 10:01 PM

A work of art!!

but then again everything you do is.. :ror:

fvrr 07-20-2011 10:17 PM

This is pretty sweet! Nice work.

Bulldog 07-20-2011 10:31 PM

Sick build! Man, the plan came together!!! The lines of the chassis look really great and that roof is sharp. I can't wait to see it mounted up!!! 2.2 bajas please!"thumbsup"

run2jeepn 07-21-2011 12:19 AM

OK that is just SICK.... Can't wait to see this done...

ROWDY RACING 07-21-2011 07:35 AM

I envy the lucky SOB that ends up with this badass rig. :twisted:

4u2nv 07-21-2011 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbgerrish (Post 3195515)
Thanks! It's 3/16 .035 wall steel tube, hydraulic tube I think. All the 1/8 is solid. I hate brakeline! ;)

I see... it's real nice being welded over soldered. If you don't mind telling me where do you source something like that? I found some at McMaster but it's on the expensive side there. That would probably make some nice links too.

rbgerrish 07-21-2011 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4u2nv (Post 3196152)
I see... it's real nice being welded over soldered. If you don't mind telling me where do you source something like that? I found some at McMaster but it's on the expensive side there. That would probably make some nice links too.

Try your local steel place- maybe call around and see which of them carry the small stuff. I got mine from an ORCRC member who works with it.

So what color should I paint the panels? I'm thinking metallic red. The chassis is black.

demonoid369 07-21-2011 01:15 PM

Green!!!!! Like either bright or dark but that's only because I like the color green lol

avoidsthelight 07-21-2011 04:02 PM

Wow man, this is just 666 pounds of sexxy....nice job. The scoop, air flow and light cage set this the Fu(k off for sure. I really love this design, can't wait to see her painted up and in her best lingere....really nice.

Paul"thumbsup"


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