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Old 12-31-2012, 07:48 PM
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i just started this afternoon with extra material i have, its gonna mount on a swing out with an ammo can, i did not want it to just me a square box so i felt like getting creative, the sides will have arches and a tie down point from front to back,
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Old 01-01-2013, 03:55 PM
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got one side done, ran outa material, no shops open today
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Old 01-01-2013, 04:00 PM
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here is a crappy paint sketch of what it will look like, the ammo can will be closer to the jerry can

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Old 01-01-2013, 06:19 PM
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Nice fab work! What Weld Pak do you have?
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using a 140hd with 75/25 gas ,
also i am not making a tire rack for it cause my tire is gonna go on my roof rack once i finish it and weld some expanded metal on it
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Old 01-02-2013, 05:29 PM
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got some more done today, need to get a hinge to make the swing out, imma mount these 2 on 1x2
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Looks good!
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Why are you mounting the small ammo can on it?
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There is another xj a few blocks away from me he has a tire/jerry/ammo setup it looks nice,
Perfect for recovery strap gloves and fuel spout
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Nice work boss. im really liking the finished product. if u dont mind, id like to make one exactly like it....im curious though, how are u going to tie the ammo box in to the frame? to keep it in place?
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It is really snug im thinking a couple spot welds i can remove, i could bolt it but want to keep it waterproof
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Great modification.




BTW.........I want your roof rack...........badly!
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Thx , imma build side light mounts for it, and put an expanded metal floor on it, i also made it large enough to sleep on , my backpacking tent even fits on the roof
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Thx , imma build side light mounts for it, and put an expanded metal floor on it, i also made it large enough to sleep on , my backpacking tent even fits on the roof
That, sir, if freakin awesome.
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i just put the tent up to show, but it still needs the expanded metal
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