The Rebuild

[Slomo]

Originally Posted by PabloVTA

I have a bunch of that UPS stuff, I make their containers for the planes all day long.

It's called Cargolite, a propriatary product.
how much you want? GE 1009 silicone will seal it to yur roof and it's good for up to -200 degrees, and flame reatardant also.

Originally Posted by PKP80

I'm not sure I know what you guys are talking about, have a pic or link? Sounds like an interesting idea so long as it is not heavy...let me see, sounds cool.

That would be so sweet. Like having a skylight. I wonder if it would get too hot?

[AMMO]

Originally Posted by PKP80

I'm not sure I know what you guys are talking about, have a pic or link? Sounds like an interesting idea so long as it is not heavy...let me see, sounds cool.

That or run some carbon fiber up top..... Come now tell me that wouldn't look cool on an all black rig, of course then u would have to do the hood.

Look out Honda's!!! ha ha

-Matt

[PKP80]

Things have been hectic and it sucks waiting for parts. Finished with the chop, ditched the old steering cooler for that massive blingy finned piece from PSC. Hydro just arrived, So much to do and so little time. Steering box is unbolted and ready to be pulled. The killer is that my welder is toast, and hydro assist is not going to stay on w/ duct tape. time for a , brainstorming and another "to do" list.

few pics enjoy

[Boston Mangler]

Looks Good!

FYI, i think you might need a bigger winch!

[e9999]

have you looked into the PRK laws on windshields? As in a windshield is mandatory or it has to be glass etc...?

[Slomo]

Nice, I like the custom tailgate logo.

[Ian Rogers]

pure porn !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PabloVTA]

COOL!

a convertible canvas top would be sick!

Where's the roll bar coming from?

[PKP80]

Originally Posted by e9999

have you looked into the PRK laws on windshields? As in a windshield is mandatory or it has to be glass etc...?

E, always a Debbie downer with the law and reality . I do appreciate the concern and it will have a windshield, 70mph on the freeway is not very feasible and I'm not about to wear a full helmet.

Originally Posted by PabloVTA

Where's the roll bar coming from?

Uncle Bob's Magic Shop

[Brentbba]

Originally Posted by PKP80

E, always a Debbie downer with the law and reality .

ROTFLMAO!

[Boston Mangler]

Originally Posted by PKP80

Uncle Bob's Magic Shop

Examples of his "Magic Wand" or aka "The Wand That Saved My Friends"

NOTE: The shady looking bolts you see, were a TEMP fix until the nice Grade8's and washers arrived!!!

[PabloVTA]

SICK....

I would cry if I had to paint over those welds....that guy does have a magic touch!

[PKP80]

Here is the weekend dose since I will not get back to working on the rig until Monday night.

Finished the Hysteer setup. I just have to space it out properly and bolt it all in.

[e9999]

Originally Posted by PKP80

E, always a Debbie downer with the law and reality . I do appreciate the concern and it will have a windshield, 70mph on the freeway is not very feasible and I'm not about to wear a full helmet.

snip

that was not a subtle reminder... I'm just curious about what we can and can't do. I'm starting to plan for when I roll mine. Definitely will be a convertible too... and I want a foldable windshield if any at all

[coolcruiserfj40]

Originally Posted by e9999

that was not a subtle reminder... I'm just curious about what we can and can't do. I'm starting to plan for when I roll mine. Definitely will be a convertible too... and I want a foldable windshield if any at all

V.C. Section 26700 - Windshields: Exception

[e9999]

Originally Posted by coolcruiserfj40

V.C. Section 26700 - Windshields: Exception

thanks. Just says "equipped with an adequate windshield". OK. But they don't say what "adequate" is. Plus it's just "equipped" not even "in use". That seems wide open...

[Ian Rogers]

I have driven from big bear to Costa Mesa with out a windshield after laying the 40 on its side. It sucks driving on the freeway everything hits you in the face, bugs, junk, trash, windshield washer fluid from the car in front of you. I have done it around town just for kicks and is fun at speeds under 35, when i asked a cop friend of mine he said they have better things to do than bust guys with out windshields but said i should have 2 mirrors.

[coolcruiserfj40]

Originally Posted by e9999

thanks. Just says "equipped with an adequate windshield". OK. But they don't say what "adequate" is. Plus it's just "equipped" not even "in use". That seems wide open...

been doing alot of reserch on it for my buggy
sounds like it has to be as tall as a dollar bill or 6 inches

[coolcruiserfj40]

Originally Posted by Ian Rogers

I have driven from big bear to Costa Mesa with out a windshield after laying the 40 on its side. It sucks driving on the freeway everything hits you in the face, bugs, junk, trash, windshield washer fluid from the car in front of you. I have done it around town just for kicks and is fun at speeds under 35, when i asked a cop friend of mine he said they have better things to do than bust guys with out windshields but said i should have 2 mirrors.

i drove my 40 around with no roof no doors no top nothin for atleast 6 months everyday with snowboard goggles on and never got pulled over
theres a pic of me on here of someone spotting me going down the 101
worst that ever happend was got hit by a bat in angeles crest one night

[SOCALFJ]

If it's military you will never get pulled over... driving my truck was fun... had to wipe quite a few bugs off my forehead when i arrived at my destination



Almost like riding a 7,000 lbs harley

[Bluetribal]

What's with the blacked out Turn Signals? Are they taped and you just painted it?

[e9999]

Sam, have you considered sawing off all the top stuff, and putting in a cage that would also serve as support for a canvas top and a windshield? Expensive, of course, but a clean different look and strong.

[PKP80]

Originally Posted by Bluetribal

What's with the blacked out Turn Signals? Are they taped and you just painted it?

Since I relocated the turn sigs to the corner lights I just painted over the lights with black paint. If you can call it a mod then that was probably my first, circa 2003. Ideally I'd replace the whole light with some sheet metal when I paint her, but I doubt I'll trouble with it.

Originally Posted by e9999

Sam, have you considered sawing off all the top stuff, and putting in a cage that would also serve as support for a canvas top and a windshield? Expensive, of course, but a clean different look and strong.

Cage you say, hmmm . E, there is no way I'd drive the truck non the less wheel it without a cage. It's on the way

[Slomo]

Originally Posted by PKP80

Ideally I'd replace the whole light with some sheet metal when I paint her, but I doubt I'll trouble with it.

C'mon Sam, all that body cutting and you aren't going to mod the front sheet metal?



Now that I think about it, what are you doing for a front bumper since Ammo is keeping his bumper, and rig? (Sweet call by the way)

I am thinking something that eliminates that whole body section below the grill, kind of like what GreatLakesWaterjet did with his front bumper. Know anyone who could help you fab this sort of thing.