Builds rocks and rolls

[mrqtipp]

cut down some tube I had from the original build


cut a 45 on the tube for a better weld surface



new import taps




lots of heat and scale build up

had to run the tap

 

[mrqtipp]

broken axle syndrome




axle removed

lots of twist



broken side

 

[mrqtipp]

more broken axle syndrome pics



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[mrqtipp]

had some design flaws in the steering

needed a longer pitman arm



new tie rod ends




the longer pitman arm hit the panhard bar

move the panhard bar

and the panhard bar hits the ram

it never ends

notched the panhard bar and sleeved it up

 

[mrqtipp]

panhard bracket had to go



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[mrqtipp]

the rig lives outside so I got a top made

fits well

keeps the moisture out



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[GLTHFJ60]

I like that top. Much better than the tarps I usually see 40 series drivers use

 

[mrqtipp]

forgot to post the rest of these pics

saga continues



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[mrqtipp]

looks like it all clears now

 

[PKP80]

Just saw this rig in the flesh and it is BADASS...awesome work

 

[MT TUBEKRAFTER]

I really like that cover ...who made it and how much ? I will be needing this with winter on it's way..correction winter is here !!!

 

[mrqtipp]

The cover has worked out great.

The cover has kept the morning dew off the dash and seats.

I had a local car upholstery guy make it.

The material is the same as outside awning fabric or marine fabric.

If I was to do it again I would sew it up myself...

I was able to pick up some material from a local Los Angeles vendor but the below link might get you started.

Sunbrella: Fabric showroom


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I really like that cover ...who made it and how much ? I will be needing this with winter on it's way..correction winter is here !!!

 

[mrqtipp]

Got the axles in

much better quality then the originals



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After the installing the axles and getting fluid in the arb was locked up and I had to pull the 3rd out and take a look at the locker

 

[mrqtipp]

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[mrqtipp]

gfdsddd

 

[mrqtipp]

I have to deal with some pump and resvoir issues and hopefully the issues will be resolved.

Hopefully I will be able to trouble shoot the arb this weekend

 

[mrqtipp]

finally took the ARB apart

broken teeth on the spider gears

ouch



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[mrqtipp]

couple more pics



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[mrqtipp]

realized I had the axle over to one side by a couple of inches

Tried to adjust it and the threads got nasty on me

attempted to machine the bung fitting out

welded a nut to twist off the bung



threads are all jacked up



finally machined the bung off and welded another one in

 

[mrqtipp]

needed to finish up on the steering

of course that did not happen but I got a good start

got a remote resevoir

pushed radiator out of the way



pulled the pulley then the pump came off



Rather then hassle with a new can, I decided to modify the one I had

cut off the top