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buckroseau said:
I think it is also....I also think those Parabolics are weak. It doesn't seem to take much, although that is all the further it can go, it is now hitting the helper spring.
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That thing would look way better with some mud flaps.... :cool:
 
owensexport said:
That thing would look way better with some mud flaps.... :cool:
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sssshhhhhhhhh.............I've been waiting spill the beans that someone hooked me up with a super cool x-mas present until I get them on....... ;)

There coming..........:D

Thanks Steve, :cheers: :beer:

Matt
 
Does anyone know if Steve was able to reproduce the OE metal hangers for the rear mudflaps?

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Thanks Landpimp! :)

If anyone has these pieces, let me know. I will see if I can reproduce them...
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treerootCO said:
Does anyone know if Steve was able to reproduce the OE metal hangers for the rear mudflaps?

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Thanks Landpimp! :)

If anyone has these pieces, let me know. I will see if I can reproduce them...
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Mike,

If you have a pic of a stock rear flap installed I would love to see it? I have looked at the rear and there must be some sort of bracket that kicks it to the rear further???

Thanks, Matt
 
That rear mudflap bracket looks similar to those in the wheelwells of a mid-80s minitruck/Hi-lux - 2WD. You might be able to use a minitruck part as a starting point to fab something, or at least as an idea-generator.
 
AATLAS1X said:
Hello?????

Does this work?

Can you hear me???

Matt???
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Hi Shane,

Yes, I'm here, I can hear you.... :)

Not much really going on to report on the lv. I've done a little tinkering here and there, but nothing really to report on. I actually did however start working on my A/C lines tonight. We have an AC line crimper at work that they use for tractor AC stuff. I was using that this evening cutting and crimping all my lines. Actually got all the lines done, are AC guy was getting ready to charge the system and I have a leak in my condensor. I pulled it out this evening and hoping to get it aluminum welded tomorrow, get it back together. Kinda sucked because I had to pull the front bib back off to get at the condensor.....oh well.

Few glamour shots from the 4th of July....drove up to a town 20 miles away for an evening fireworks display. Few shots at about 7:30 pm next to the lake :)

Last pic is what my wife has had me doing for the last few weeks.......man does that stuff suck :rolleyes:

Matt
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Got a little done on the lv today.....and I stress little :) I actually worked on that 75 vette most of the weekend.

Got my shifter floor boots installed around the auto stick and the T case stick, few shots. I had to heat the T-case aluminum shifter ring with the acetalene torch and bend the aluminum to fit the tranny hump.

Shot of my A/C lines all crimped up and the lower attachment point on the condesor TIG welded up. Bringing it into town tomorrow, my auto mechanic buddy was over thies weekend. Said to bring it in Monday morning and so he can get the A/C charged. He was kinda excited to do it, so I figure I better get it in there ;)

Matt
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Waggoner5 said:
Turned out beautiful Matt. Puts everything else I have seen to shame. I think I will be leaving my stuff in the garage.
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Thanks Gary,

I don't know about leaving your stuff in the garage ;) I've seen a lot of pics of your FZJ45 and personally I think that thing is pretty sweet.

I might be the one that has to leave my junk at home :D

Thanks, Matt
 
buckroseau said:
Thanks Gary,

I don't know about leaving your stuff in the garage ;) I've seen a lot of pics of your FZJ45 and personally I think that thing is pretty sweet.

I might be the one that has to leave my junk at home :D

Thanks, Matt
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Having driven Gary's, I'd bet on it in a drag race.........:flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2:
 
Incredible final product. You are quite the master with the metal. It is nice to see someone besides TLC turn out a truely beautiful LV. You have been and will continue to be a huge inspiration for my personal project. And when I look at all the cash I am pouring into this LV, I know who is to blame. That is a compliment. Thanks for everything you have done to make all our lives a little better and entertain us all. Good luck with your next venture. Regards, Mark
 
Just a quick update on the A/C.

Got it charged today..........28 F.......:D Just as it's approaching a 100F outside.

Also got the dash done in that vette this weekend, buddy came and picked it up this evening. He was happy, now he's trailering it off to the same auto mechanic buddy for to start wiring.

Matt
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Good news on the AC Matt. Mine will freeze you out also, but it should considering I have 1/3 the interior volume. I am very happy with the functions of that unit as well. Having no cables and vacuum lines made it a much nicer install also. You should bring it down to Moab next year for us all to see.
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Waggoner5 said:
Good news on the AC Matt. Mine will freeze you out also, but it should considering I have 1/3 the interior volume. I am very happy with the functions of that unit as well. Having no cables and vacuum lines made it a much nicer install also. You should bring it down to Moab next year for us all to see.
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Gary,

Moab is a possibility.......:)

As soon as registration becomes available for 2007 I am signing up. Never been to any TLCA events, but figured Moab is as good as it gets. I don't plan on any rock crawling or anything that would risk barking it up, but if they have lighter duty trails, be happy to do those? Really not sure of the layout or how it works, but looks like fun!

Really need to get some more time and miles on before a trip like that. Just want some shake down time before I decide to drive 1700 miles away from home ;)

Thanks again for hooking me up on the A/C :cheers:

Matt
 
Drive it to Moab and ride with any of the 300 or so Cruiserheads that would love to have you as co-pilot for a day. Don't take it on the trails. That beauty will draw crowds everywhere it goes around town.

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Beowulf said:
Drive it to Moab and ride with any of the 300 or so Cruiserheads that would love to have you as co-pilot for a day. Don't take it on the trails. That beauty will draw crowds everywhere it goes around town.

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It could go on some of the lighter stuff without banging it up. I really wanna see it.......And Beo is right, there are tons of seats available. :cheers:
 
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