AWIP, 1/6 Willy's Jeep. "Special Ops"

[Mike Flea]

I like the lights and front stinger.i recently changed my front bumper for a grill guard and stinger, but I didn't put in a plate for a winch. However, there is a gap between the stinger that I can open up for a fairlead, and run a remote winch from between the body and frame.

I'm currently re-doing the trailer, trying to fab some leafs from rake tines, and making a straight axle. The trailer, as it was, sat lower than the jeep.

[stelerzman]

Got some action pic's.

[stelerzman]

Originally Posted by Mike Flea

I like the lights and front stinger.i recently changed my front bumper for a grill guard and stinger, but I didn't put in a plate for a winch. However, there is a gap between the stinger that I can open up for a fairlead, and run a remote winch from between the body and frame.

I'm currently re-doing the trailer, trying to fab some leafs from rake tines, and making a straight axle. The trailer, as it was, sat lower than the jeep.

Thanks Mike, I'll check out your ideas. Have you posted pic's???

[TacoCrawler]

I was thinking of doing a cage on my 1/6 TJ build...
But yours looks kinda small in diameter. That 3/16" solid rod ?
strong enough probably... but size matter to me

a thicker solid rod would likely be too heavy.
Aluminum tube would prolly work best at keeping the COG lower...
But I'd have to purchase a spool gun or braise for that work

Guess I'll just leave the plastic cage on mine
and concentrate elsewhere.

your crawler looks cool in it's environment

[stelerzman]

Gotch Taco, yea it's 3/16" solid and it's bent from the fall in the previous picture. I'll be gathering up some 1/4" to remake the cage and bumper.

[TacoCrawler]

Originally Posted by stelerzman

I'll be gathering up some 1/4" to remake the cage and bumper.

will you be attempting 1/4" solid or a tube ?

1/4" is probably the appropriate thickness
as far a looks go.
Was thinking of using 1/4" solid rod to fab up some sliders for my junk.

Was just curious if the solid 1/4" rod might be too top heavy for a cage ?

[Norton]

3/16" solid aluminum.

[stelerzman]

The 1/4" I picked up is Armor coated steel brake line tubing.

I'll post some pic's of the lable.

[Mike Flea]

Originally Posted by stelerzman

Thanks Mike, I'll check out your ideas. Have you posted pic's???

Yes, check all the September posts

Originally Posted by stelerzman

The 1/4" I picked up is Armor coated steel brake line tubing.

I'll post some pic's of the lable.

That's what I use for my cage, very strong, and light

Originally Posted by stelerzman

Gotch Taco, yea it's 3/16" solid and it's bent from the fall in the previous picture. I'll be gathering up some 1/4" to remake the cage and bumper.

ya, I bet Joe got a good headache from that mishap

[stelerzman]

Cool, thanks. I think he got a slight case of whiplash. 😂😂😂.

Here's the lable from the break line.

[stelerzman]

A few more pic's.

[mud bogger]

Lookin good man, i hope to get back to mine in a month or two.

[stelerzman]

Good news, I picked up 4 sticks of the 1/4" X 72" break line. Now I'm looking for a replacement torch to braze it together. My bernzo matic hose is getting old and is dry rotting. So as soon as I get one I'll jump on the cage and bumpers.

[stelerzman]

Scored a cool asss micro torch.

[stelerzman]

Originally Posted by Norton

3/16" solid aluminum.

I wish I had the ability to weld Aluminum, I'm stuck with everything else.

[Mike Flea]

The quarter inch brakeline works very well, mine is strong enough that I use it to carry the Jeep. I'm skeptical about your mini torch. While it looks cool, I hope it doesn't burn so hot it melts your material.

[cmbscx10]

Originally Posted by Mike Flea

The quarter inch brakeline works very well, mine is strong enough that I use it to carry the Jeep. I'm skeptical about your mini torch. While it looks cool, I hope it doesn't burn so hot it melts your material.

I wish i had the $$ for this set up knock off or not. Everything you need to know about the Smith Little Torch (with pictures).

[stelerzman]

Originally Posted by Mike Flea

The quarter inch brakeline works very well, mine is strong enough that I use it to carry the Jeep. I'm skeptical about your mini torch. While it looks cool, I hope it doesn't burn so hot it melts your material.

I'm sure it will work, Concidering the valves are adjustable. My currect torch takes around 20 -30 sec to get hot enough to flow solder.
This should cut down build times.

[stelerzman]

Well, its about DAMN time. The micro torch finally arrived. Pretty cool little fella. Can't wait to test it out.

Here are a few pic's.








It looks like a great little torch, and with the right touch, could be EPIC.

[cmbscx10]

Originally Posted by stelerzman

Well, its about DAMN time. The micro torch finally arrived. Pretty cool little fella. Can't wait to test it out.

Here are a few pic's.








It looks like a great little torch, and with the right touch, could be EPIC.

Nice. Your better than me. I would have tried it out already. Did you get regs and tanks or already have those?