Builds Beaten, built, 80 series rebuild thread (9 Viewers)

[dogfishlake]

Then used 3 inch mesh for the floor and finished up the welds

 

[dogfishlake]

Morning will be final touches, blast, powder coat, install

 

[streetsoffire]

I sorry if I missed it: what color is your rig?

 

[dogfishlake]

Desert Dune

 

[dogfishlake]

Welded on some tie downs and a license plate bracket. Powder coated black with steel grey metallic and clear like the bumpers. Ran it down the line

 

[dogfishlake]

Just one picture of it on the 80. I'll try for a better shot tomorrow with gear in it and a wash job

 

[dogfishlake]

My cooler fits barely. It will fit 2-3 gas cans also

 

[dogfishlake]

Finally moved my tablet mount to make room for the cup holders, thanks Brad. Works out pretty nice

 

[dogfishlake]

Well, I decided to start on the safari roof rack today. I used 1" emt conduit for the main frame. Too bad it only comes in 10 foot sticks, have one small chunk to weld in. The base frame is 50" x 86" outside. My dad was an electrician (among other things) and taught me how to bend pipe, pretty easy really. The emt seems to be plenty stout and I have seen others here use it so I figured I'd go for it

 

[dogfishlake]

Set marks at 17"

 

[dogfishlake]

Add 8" per bender instructions

 

[dogfishlake]

Presto! 25" leg

 

[dogfishlake]

I think for the top hoop I'm going to use 1" again and make it for the front part only so I can mount a rtt later. It will be 2" wider and forward of the bottom hoop 1" for a rake forward look. I'm trying to figure out a removable rear section out of 3/4" tube as well.

 

[UnderDawg]

Very cool. I got my pipe and 90's... but how does that bender do? Any kinks in it? I might buy one if it makes clean bends. Close up pick of your bends would be great. Thanks

 

[dogfishlake]

I'll try to get some more pictures tomorrow if I get a chance to go to my shop to work on it more. My 90's are smooth but my two 45 ' s for the top hoop are a little bumpy but not bad. It's all about pulling the bender smooth and steady. That 1 inch tubing gets tougher to be smooth. Bending with flip flops on may not have been the best choice!

 

[UnderDawg]

Flip flops are always the best choice.

 

[dogfishlake]

Got more done this morning. Made the bottom rectangle, and the top front tacked on.

 

[dogfishlake]

Very cool. I got my pipe and 90's... but how does that bender do? Any kinks in it? I might buy one if it makes clean bends. Close up pick of your bends would be great. Thanks

Here are some close pics of the bends. Nice and smooth on the outside, some rippled spots on the inside. I guess pre made bends would fix this but more work too.

 

[dogfishlake]

Did a test fit. I used 1/2" square stock to reinforce the top rail. Also 1/2" x 1 1/2" rectangle stick for cross bars]

 

[UnderDawg]

Hell ya Dog!!!! That looks great. You just inspired me to get out my pipe and start building. Hope you dont mind me stealing your design.