Looks great, @Atwalz
Build Atwalz 2013 TLC 200 Build Thread.
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Wow nice work.
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Final cost of material (steel, fasteners, and paint) excluding tools was ~$600.
Thanks for that. It goes to show you (me) how really expensive sliders are to produce!
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Don't forget the labor! 
True. Man, those White Knuckles really are a hell of a steal.
They are! Can't wait to get mine installed!
How come it cost you so much. I use race spec DOM tubing, brushed stainless & 1/4"- 5/16" plate & I would barely reach $400. I then sell them for approx $900. Price of materials in USA can't be that expensive is it ?
Brooksy
Brooksy
I'm guessing an individual purchasing a small amount of steel doesn't get wholesale pricing nor a volume discount. U.S. steel has also increased in cost as many of the plants moved to China.
Nice work on those sliders as well Brooksy!
Nice work on those sliders as well Brooksy!
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I scrapped my skid plates on Black Bear Pass last year. So hence this project. After 3 days of hard work, I finished building two skid plates to protect engine's belly pan. They are similar style as OE but 3/16" mild steel. All of the bolts are recessed. front skid plate and center cross member linking radiator support bracket and front cross member for engine/LCA. Fasteners are mix of SAE3/8" grade 8 or 8mm metric grade 10.9. I have yet to paint them. I will use spray can with semi gloss finish.
Very cool Atwalz. Definitely a true "build" thread, since you're the one doing the building. Looks solid!
Yeah, very nice. I just bolt in parts. You are actually fabbing stuff. Well done!
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Thanks. This time material cost of skid plates were free as I had the left over steel from past project.
Very cool!
nice work man