Builds Bear, My 200 Series Newbie Build

[aausmana]

Figured I would post some pictures that everyone is very interested in...the scenery here in Idaho Falls.

It is close, I am here at CBI Offroad right now, then off to Equipt1 tonight and driving home late morning tomorrow. There will be many more pictures and updates after the weekend.

Storm coming in:

 

[aausmana]

Ok, maybe a sneak peak:

 

[NLScooby]

Tease!!!

 

[aausmana]

Tease!!!

Posting some good stuff up this morning. sorry for the wait!

 

[aausmana]

Here are a couple of catch-up pics just prior to powder coat.

You can see Sam welding up the aluminum toolbox here:

The fuel transfer tank is fitted, installed and the rear bumper fitted to ensure a clean fitment:

 

[aausmana]

Well, it has been a while - with a long week of business travel leading up to a long weekend of driving home I was knocked out. I spent the last few days catching up and am now finally able to post up some pictures of where she stands today. I will do this across a few different posts starting with my arrival at CBI this past Friday. I watched the truck come together before my eyes. I lent a hand wherever I could. The end result...amazing. I could not be happier with the way this project turned out. The crew at CBI: Steve, Sam, Keegan, and Nathan are simply class acts! Their work will speak for itself as you view Bear come to life. So sit back, grab a snickers, popcorn, or some carrots, and enjoy. I am happy to meet anyone in the Bay Area who would like to take a look up close at my rig...just shoot me a PM

I walk in and see her for the first time in 4 weeks. It feels like it has been ages. I get goosebumps. Now keep in mind that I was able to get a sneak peak of all the other components powder coated and ready to mount so the excitement just kept building and building.

Transfer tank strap bolted and tight, the thing will not budge.

Awesome sliders. Some do not like the tubing, I love it..and the kick-out. Will it be a pain in the *** sometimes, sure, but they will sure as hell protect me when I need it most.

First look at the front skid.

 

[aausmana]

Exhaust re-routed and heat protected so no wires will be exposed to immense heat.

 

[Romer]

The front of the fuel tank has a slope, did they leave the Charcoal canister in place?

 

[aausmana]

Look at this work of art! Truly amazing, Steve.

Getting ready to mount the front bumper.

Transfer fuel tank getting plumbed.

 

[aausmana]

Transfer Fuel tank skid.

Rear bumper with lights mounted.

Steve working on getting the rear bumper up, Keegan working on the momentary fuel switch and the camp light switch wiring.

 

[aausmana]

More work on the rear.



Getting closer.



Sam working on fitting the tool box to the passenger swing-away. Sam put weather seal and a 3 way bolt lock on this box. Stoudt, water tight, and secure!

 

[aausmana]

The front of the fuel tank has a slope, did they leave the Charcoal canister in place?

There were two boxes in place above the fuel tank, the larger box stayed put, the smaller one was relocated. I am guessing that is the Charcoal canister.

 

[arich]

WOW! Can't wait to see finished product.

 

[Atx Cruiser]

My goodness. How sweet that all looks. Thanks for the thread and the pics. Good stuff.

 

[Littlehouse]

Wow, can't wait to see the finished product. Great job

 

[MScruiser]

 

[aausmana]

WOW! Can't wait to see finished product.

Thanks arich! More coming soon. Lots to post.

 

[aausmana]

My goodness. How sweet that all looks. Thanks for the thread and the pics. Good stuff.

Thanks atx!

 

[aausmana]

Wow, can't wait to see the finished product. Great job

Thanks Littlehouse! It has been a long time in the making for sure.

 

[aausmana]

Haha, love this!