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No, that was me. On my maiden run with my 40 one of my rear wheels fell off and I didn't notice, just kept crawling on my drum until my wife noticed it when my buddy behind me beeped. Regarding the exhaust, sounds like you have it figured out for you. I usually hit the tallest rocks with my front tire so the rocker area always seems to be the part that needs the most clearance.
 
That was a neat idea I will have to copy that one day it's coming along nice
 
I'd like to see more of your p-brake setup. I though about using the Wilwood p-brake calipers like you have. The issue becomes what to do for the rotor.

On a side note after driving about 10 miles with my p-brake on (light fell out of dash so didn't see it) my p-brake now works better than it ever did even after two rebuilds.
 
Your rig is coming along nicely. Now I may have missed this, but I’m wondering why you chose to leave the fuel tank under the front seat and put the batteries out back. What were the pros/cons of those 2 decisions? Nicely executed battery box btw.
 
I moved the rear axle back 2 1/2", which eliminated aftermarket tanks (because I moved the shock mount back as well). Plus the aux. tanks hang pretty low off the back - so I left the tank where it was. I suppose if I were really concerned, I'd cut the floorboard and build a box so the tank is under the floor... but honestly, between the roll cage, sliders and the drain under the floor - I figured it was the best of several options that all had positives and negatives. The only issue I'd like to solve is capacity, but I plan on 15 gallon capability on the tire carrier (thus reasoning behind the dual swing) - which gives me 30 gallons overall - and I figured that'd be enough. On top of this, the other reasoning is something I've run into on "play" toys. If you DD a vehicle, you go through fuel fast enough that it doesn't go stale; but this is a toy, so keeping the capacity lower should keep fuel-related issues to a minimum....
and the other, 3rd plan, is if that doesn't work, I'll surround the occupants with fuel tanks and build one that goes behind the front seats... again, not optimal, but it is what it is... At this point, I'm going to build a gear-box for that space, with the idea I could easily make it into a fuel tank.... but again, I honestly don't think I'll need more than a 30 gallon capacity.
 
I kept my under seat tank. It was actually a problem in setting up my 4L60 because the transfer case and cross member almost hit the tank cavity. My t-case sits lower than stock. I would love to bring the mount point up higher to have a flat belly, but cant without removing the tank. I considered a fuel cell behind the seats also. I may do it at some future point because I do often scrape the belly skid. In 6 years, though, I have only once hung up on it to where I needed a winch to get off.

I used to carry an extra 5 gallons. I would pour it in before heading home just so I could keep the fuel in it fresh, but I never actually needed it as long as I topped off before hitting the trails. I get 12 MPG and the stock tank has been enough. I don't even carry spare fuel any more. It's just more weight in back.
 
So at 5:30 tonight, I hear a knock at my front door. I don't see anyone in our roundabout, but I see lights at the end of my drive. I think "hmm, odd" - so I grab a convenient Mastiff and go see what's up... I open the door and there a Somalia, probably about 5-2, street clothes, maybe weights 120.... and I have a Mastiff who wants to see who it is.

The guy is carrying this package and said "I have a package.... holyschmidtthat'sabigdogishefriendly" "no" I respond.... the poor guy goes from about 100 words per minute to at least 300 with complete pie-eye.

the package.... I'm suspicious

ImfromDHLIhaveapackageforyouandIneedasignature!!!! "oh", and Buick slips past me to see what tasty treat I have for him... I grab his collar but I don't pull him back....

Then I remember, oh I have a package coming in from Hong Kong... the keyless ignition.... I hesitate a second, give the guy a look like "do I set the dog on your or not?" I can honestly see him revving his engine to get the heck out of there if I decide dog.

I say, "okay, where?" then sign....

and the delivery guy vanished.... all that was left was a puff of smoke where he had been standing. If anyone delivers packages, pull up to the front door.... I was debating gun or dog.... I think the poor delivery guy may still be drying his pants and performing CPR on himself.

oh, and the other side of the package
seems I wasn't the only one suspicious of all this

and what's inside



Anyway, fun aside... I got more done.

time to fix a gap

better, but not good enough


hmmm, I got a bit zealous with the hammer


no big deal, I have heat and a hammer - it is fixed




temporary latches


onto the carrier


2x3x1/4 tube


hmmm, some adjustment is going to have to happen
 
That sounds like the way things should be. Learn how to work when you are young. Then continue that into life. That's the way that most of the older generation was raised. (not saying that you are older SBG, but that you fit the description of the older generation, industrious)

Don
 
Party tonight, and I've learned that no matter how well you clean up and build stuff - if it's apart people have no clue.... so today, I did some paper mache work












never mind a stiff breeze would scatter the parts, ah well, it wasn't all wasted, I need to a lot more fitting on the front end before I paint the skirts, hood and grill so it's not a complete waste of time... just mostly a waste and an opportunity to head the gossips off at the pass
 
oh this gives me terrible, terrible ideas

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rather then the words "Land Cruiser" stamped on my grill surround, put "NOT A"

nevermind me - it was a slow day in my day job of: stealing candy from babies and throwing widows out of their homes.... I'm sure tomorrow that I'll be too busy to do pull this off.
 
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