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Old 05-01-2015, 05:31 AM   #81
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I'm liking your build the cage work gave it a civilian look is that the direction your heading?
Thank you, I'm keeping it the way it is. I just like the design of the cage.
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Old 05-01-2015, 06:21 AM   #82
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That cage must be made out of solid rod instead of brakeline, it definitely sags. Mines made from 1/4" brakeline, it's sturdy ( I know because I've rolled a few times, and took a couple tumbles and only scratched the paint), and it weighs less than a 12oz can of beer. I like the way the grill guard and stinger turned out, but you may want to put a couple kickers between them. I'm thinking if you take a forward tumble, it may push the stinger back toward the guard, especially now with the added weight of the rollcage.
Yes, that full coverage cage is solid rod, stick welded. It is heavy, but you will never break a weld, unlike a brazed cage.

I replaced it with a TIG welded 1/4"stainless steel tube cage that weighs less than half of the one in the photo. I am learning about what works best as I go along building rigs.

My next project will be a full tube cage Jeep comp rig, TIG welded tube construction.

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Old 05-01-2015, 06:39 AM   #83
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The cage work is great I was wondering about the body paint. GI Joe or Civilian for it's final look?
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Old 05-01-2015, 06:42 AM   #84
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What brand are the Beadlock wheels and where did you get them? My Willys needs an updated look.
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Old 05-01-2015, 06:45 AM   #85
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The cage work is great I was wondering about the body paint. GI Joe or Civilian for it's final look?
I will be keeping the GI Joe look.
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Old 05-01-2015, 06:47 AM   #86
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What brand are the Beadlock wheels and where did you get them? My Willys needs an updated look.
Those are SSD steel bead locks. They are very good quality. The only thing I have to do is remove the scale hardware locktite & replace. I just have to find a socket that small so I can do it.
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Old 05-01-2015, 09:56 PM   #87
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More info aboot the zombie head GI Joe!!
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Old 05-02-2015, 11:49 AM   #88
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I bought the head on eBay for $15.00. I then got a donor GI Joe from my nephew. I need to zombie the body & clothes still.





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Old 05-02-2015, 12:37 PM   #89
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That's KILLER.
























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Old 05-05-2015, 02:48 PM   #90
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Damn nice looking Jeep, man.

I really like the cage...mighty nice of Jeepin-Paul to shoot it your way.





Oh yeah...that Zombie boy needs to brush his teeth.
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