Builds SLOW 71 (10 Viewers)

[scrapdaddy]

Here's a little bit about it.....SLOW 71

 

[scrapdaddy]

And here's another crappy picture of it installed....

You can see on the bumper where I was dragging azz in Moab.

 

[wngrog]

Bumper yes but what about the skid? Any marks on it? I’m hesitant to put too much more weight back there even though I added all the leafs back.

 

[scrapdaddy]

We haven't been back to Moab since then, so really haven't had to test it yet. I feel a lot better with the skid plate on there in stead of punching a hole into 60 gallon gas tank. The skid is heavy, maybe 3/16 thick, can't remember.

 

[Megadoomer]

I am afraid to put more weight in back too. Apparently my pig is ass heavy.

 

[scrapdaddy]

I think mine have the OME med. heavy spring pack and I added three more leaves. I knew adding the tank, skid and tools/camping stuff would be heavy, but rides fine and no droopy draws. I daily drive a 1 1/2 ton flatbed, so anything else is smooth driving.

 

[J Mack]

I’m hesitant to put too much more weight back there

I made mine from 3/8" UHMW, somewhere in the Target Carrier thread I have pictures.

 

[scrapdaddy]

That's a lot better way to go, saves a ton weight.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Just read this thread in it’s entirety over the last few days. Fantastic work on the pig. Hope to have one soon.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Thanks man! Ain't nothing like a 55, you'll love it and hate it at the same time. Look forward to seeing what you find, there are some good ones still left in the wild.

Good Luck!

 

[tucker74]

Ain't nothing like a 55, you'll love it and hate it at the same time.

Truer words have never been spoken

 

[wngrog]

@scrapdaddy what is the window tint formula you have going on here?

 

[scrapdaddy]

That's just all new flat glass that I had cut to fit. It's got a green tint to it. I think the camera angle and reflecting off the trees makes it look darker. The windshield has the green tint from Prosource.

 

[wngrog]

So you only have the windshield tinted or are you saying that is pre tinted glass?

 

[scrapdaddy]

Yes, it's pre tinted. The glass guy said it's the tint that's in new cars.

 

[wngrog]

Yes, it's pre tinted. The glass guy said it's the tint that's in new cars.

Cool. I’m trying to wrap my hands around tint but can’t dig dark tint on a 89nolder

 

[scrapdaddy]

I'm not big on dark tint either, but mine does have a light green tint to it. It sorta matches my nebula green eyes.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Road Trip!

I can't take it any longer, we're getting out for a small week long trip. The plan is to explore the Buffalo River in Arkansas. Packing up the trailer is the hardest part, camping every night (shower is packed). If anybody has a secret spot on the Buffalo and cares to share, let me know. The cooler is in, so you know it's happening. I drove to a gas station and put 57 gals. in the 55 gal tank...$140

 

[bobm]

Geez Ron, guess you don't like foamy might need another tie down on that cooler . At least it's in arms reach for a beverage

 

[scrapdaddy]

Hey, I treat my beverages right. I figured that out after trying to keep up with the guys leading the way on the trail, they know who I'm talking about. On one trip I asked my wife to get me a drink out of the cooler and I swear when she got out of her seat to reach the cooler I hit a bump and she went in the cooler. She got herself in a position to where she couldn't get out, half in half out. I had to pull over while laughing so hard and she's cussing, would of paid big money to have a camera ready.

I have to get my own drinks now....