we got a little snow in the mountains. 5000'

man, the second i come up with a descent way to weld some on i am doing it too!

getting pretty fun looking

Yup, pretty much exactly this

rear bumper and tailgat done enough for now
still need to make a roller fairlead hoop type thing

nice build
i use this calc for gas tank measuring

https://www.firsttankguide.net/calculator.php

thanks!
it been about 8 weeks worth. testing out my new tools and capabilities as i go on this

most of the tail gate is done https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/922/iaqSy9.jpg need to get some modern wire straps to hold her level https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/923/p1vg28.jpg i wanted it mounted to frame more than typical barrel style pivot on the bed itself. 1/2&quo...

greeno wrote:After all the sheet metal repair I’ve done to mine maybe this would have been the smarter way.

I just could never spend the $ for a real one to get rust. I think i am at about 3500 in build materials now

It is fun to get the details on it. I cant wait to get it on the truck scales. So far the coil over shocks say it is much lighter than my old Cherokee the drivetrain came out of. I think i might put some fake rivets in the half doors to match

my fun little half doors
they will have a fixed piece of glass glued in

52PLOWERWAGON wrote:Very interesting

exactly what i am building for!
rear bumper and tailgate today.

frosty morning pics....

got a lot done and pushed it out side! https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/923/HZ2fYz.jpg made my own paint color with rustoleum. full can or leather brown and dark hunter green. https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/p8bwBt.jpg made the grille out of 2"x 1/8" alumin...

12ga is hefty stuff