Gossamer- '87 FJ60 aka "The Red Monster"

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I was thinking more of a cradle (to pack up on my future roof rack), probably made of Al, with telescoping legs.

And BTW - you've been added to the my gf's 'when she gets a bazooka' list (it's a short list, only consisting of Onur's name until today). Decided I'm going to enroll in a welding class 100%. After watching you with my bumper build and that DAMN trailer frame. . .just can't stand it. Saw the prices on Al equipment. . .already talked to one of my ortho partners. . .he's joining me in this venture!

enjoy the weekend. . .

Shane

It is a fun trade, but a very dedicated one...

Buy my same set-up with a MP/TP transformer or a 350P with an ALumina XL gun and then you can pretty much weld to any process (SMAW), GMAW or (P), GTAW or (P), metal and grade, and pretty much any metal thickness you want..

Tell Mel I said hello and it could be much worse.....SHE REALLY DOESN'T WANT TO KNOW HOW OR WHY... If @beno is on the list.. HELL, I'M JUST FINE with being there TOO...

Cheers,

J

 

[OGBeno]

It is a fun trade, but a very dedicated one...

Buy my same set-up with a MP/TP transformer or a 350P with an ALumina XL gun and then you can pretty much weld to any process (SMAW), GMAW or (P), GTAW or (P), metal and grade, and pretty much any metal thickness you want..

Tell Mel I said hello and it could be much worse.....SHE REALLY DOESN'T WANT TO KNOW HOW OR WHY... If @beno is on the list.. HELL, I'M JUST FINE with being there TOO...

Cheers,

J

 

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Got my GOSS name plate today.

Mocked up a new slider for Goss too.

J

 

[scrapdaddy]

Jason,

What is the tubing? I like the design, never seen one like that. You have a very creative mind.

 

[The Phoenician]

I know you're used to getting compliments by now, but that seriously looks good.

 

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Jason,

What is the tubing? I like the design, never seen one like that. You have a very creative mind.

Thanks Ron,

Platforms are 2" x 8" x .188" and the tube rails are 1.625" x .188"

J

 

[scrapdaddy]

Nice! heavy duty and tied into the frame, yes.

 

[JAMES HOLLOWAY]

The best part about being a new member is I don't have to wait to see how the rig turned out. Looks great friend.

 

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Nice! heavy duty and tied into the frame, yes.

They will be welded to the frame. YES!

J

 

[Major Nelson]

Got my GOSS name plate today.

Mocked up a new slider for Goss too.


J,

Digging that name plate...where'd you get that? Raised chrome letters. Just realized that Goss could also stand for Go Super Slow. ha!

 

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K,

Here is the thread I posted.

Follow the link and you can order 2 for free while supplies last.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/free-name-plates.823030/#post-9457320

J

 

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Well after several nights of pondering a new front bumper for Goss, I have come up with an idea... I will have to build this one a piece at a time. I have alot on my plate right now and Goss and Tank have been overlooked for a few weeks.

I also have plans for a new tube/plate 60/62 front bumper in the works as well... JUST NEED SOME MORE TIME!

J

 

[niffa]

Dont sleep and you'll free up heaps more hours haha

 

[gregnash]

Sleep is overrated!...... at least for the first few weeks then the hallucinations start which is always fun!

 

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Dont sleep and you'll free up heaps more hours haha

Thought about extending the work hours, but I work from a home shop and don't want to piss off the neighbors...

The new 80 front is coming soon and more 80 rears will be available soon...

Sleep is overrated!...... at least for the first few weeks then the hallucinations start which is always fun!

I already have imaginary employees that get fired on a regular basis... Wonder what the next phase of delusion is....

J

 

[Pacer]

Charge more and limit your exposure! The only time I make real money in my shop is when I'm doing it solo. Employees make mistakes, two steps forward and... well, you get the idea...

 

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Charge more and limit your exposure! The only time I make real money in my shop is when I'm doing it solo. Employees make mistakes, two steps forward and... well, you get the idea...

Yeah... Limited is about to be the key word.....

J

 

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Shane's order will ship Monday, Stan's a few days behind that... Then on to Goss' new front and the new Tube 'N' Plate 60 bumpers..

Took Goss for a drive today. Just to charge the battery more than anything.. Man is he fun to drive and everyone looks when I jump on that DIESEL! HA!

J

 

[Major Nelson]

Shane's order will ship Monday, Stan's a few days behind that... Then on to Goss' new front and the new Tube 'N' Plate 60 bumpers..

Took Goss for a drive today. Just to charge the battery more than anything.. Man is he fun to drive and everyone looks when I jump on that DIESEL! HA!

J

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J, I need to buy my an 80 just to get the front and rear bumpers from you.

 

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J, I need to buy my an 80 just to get the front and rear bumpers from you.

Ours was for sale, but IDK now....

J