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chicago · 06-20-09, 10:12 AM

With NO interest, Im actaully considering trying to get a cheap "drippy" to build cheap and beat and keep the Blotch rig. Its no secret that Ive always really LOVED the minis and 4 runners, but I do REALLY LOVE my 62 even though its a BULKY HULK that drives me CRAZY sometimes.
Either that, Ill just keep building as planned, and try a diet for the Blotch rig. Ive been considering (since this decision) possibly chopping the back half top, roll cage and soft top, plus a wrap around extension off the bumper to protect the rear 1/4's better.
Might be tube bender time for my next shop investment.
Then again...maybe its the crawl gears that are the answer for better control in the tight stuff.
I donno. Well see. Ive got some CRAZY and EXTREME ideas going through my head on what to do with the Blotch rig. Were talking MAJOR surgery with axel re locations and BODY CHOPPING. Fortunately for me, I can do it myself. I figuring..."well...if Im gonna be buried in this rig...I may as well BE BURIED in this rig."

Thanks for the kind words and wisdom gents. This is a hard decision as you all can imagine.

K

06-20-09, 10:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
chicago Forum Lifer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, Nevada TLCA# 16202 Posts: 4,485	With NO interest, Im actaully considering trying to get a cheap "drippy" to build cheap and beat and keep the Blotch rig. Its no secret that Ive always really LOVED the minis and 4 runners, but I do REALLY LOVE my 62 even though its a BULKY HULK that drives me CRAZY sometimes. Either that, Ill just keep building as planned, and try a diet for the Blotch rig. Ive been considering (since this decision) possibly chopping the back half top, roll cage and soft top, plus a wrap around extension off the bumper to protect the rear 1/4's better. Might be tube bender time for my next shop investment. Then again...maybe its the crawl gears that are the answer for better control in the tight stuff. I donno. Well see. Ive got some CRAZY and EXTREME ideas going through my head on what to do with the Blotch rig. Were talking MAJOR surgery with axel re locations and BODY CHOPPING. Fortunately for me, I can do it myself. I figuring..."well...if Im gonna be buried in this rig...I may as well BE BURIED in this rig." Thanks for the kind words and wisdom gents. This is a hard decision as you all can imagine. K __________________ TLCA#16202, KE7VAT Toyota family: 88 FJ62 (Sold to a good home. Goodbye old friend!) 76 FJ40 (Blotch rig part deux) 06 4runner...wifes rig! 06 Tacoma, DD, BONE STOCK and staying that way! PROUD member of the WEST COAST BLOTCHERS and the Battle Born Cruisers of Northern Nevada! FAWKING CUBS!