Project RATROD...AKA...LOWRIDER. ...new pics--->11-17-08

[Bansil]

Ok just some pics and mods lots left to do,I'm just finishing up lots of projects that piled up in my building during the "BEE season"

Oops after relocating radiator to bury the winch into front end

Forgot about little things like the radiator clamp

so out with old and in with new


Mounted


radiator moved back 2" shows fuses for relays



Hoodpins since I cut so much radiator support away,hood wouldn't always open.


latest bling
A switch panel that will mount on the rollcage infront of and above heater controls.Winch control,in/out. 3 light switches for front,2 for fans,rev light and interior light.I had to move alot of crap since the cage takes up so much room.


and yes that is a sea turtle swimming above sea grass.........

got's ta represent TEAM TURTLE



Front bumper that gained over 3" of front clearance over stock bumper


There will be lot's of updates and pics.

[Cronk]

lookin good man!

[Smiley]

Dat's right...
33s and FLAT A-arms!


Doug, allow me to be the first to say it...
MORE PIX!!!




Cheers!
Smiley

[RodeoRed]

wow - nice front bumper.... think something like that would work with my winch mount???

[Bansil]

I'll post more pics either tomorrow or tuesday morning.

No it wouldn't exactly work for you,I'll post side pics and you'll see why.I tucked that thing way in,the headlights stick out further than most of the bumper.

[RubyTrooper]

Most excellent getting that winch tucked in soooo tight. Yeah, I'm waiting for more photos also.

[reran]

Sweet. That switch panel is so cool. More pics.

[UNDERDOG]

Totally dig the switch bracket!!!
Who did the laser cutting? You?

MORE PICS!!!!

[Starchild]

I love the switch panel Doug. Let's see it in place.

Andre

[MarkB.NV]

When you installed the lectric fans, did you put the relays in with the lead pointed up?

[Smiley]

Doug -- all this time, you've been trying to tell me what tires you're running, when all you had to say was...



'They're the Blair Witch Tires'


I would LOVE to see a list of all of the previous owners of those M/Ts... It would probably read like a 'Who's-Who' of Planet Isuzoo!



Photo-wise, for a start, I'm sure we would all like to see some pix of the Roll Cage (* Yes, I know you're not finished with it... get over it -- no one is going to complain if it isn't perfect yet ), as well as some flexed-out shots of that 3/4 rear spring set-up


Cheers!
Smiley

[Bansil]

ok you pic ho's

heres some more

People who build truks should not have home improvement store CC's

spray foam does not make a permanent fix for huge rust out's this is what the rockers where made of


it's all good it let me tuck up the skidder,it's not done in this pic since the outer rub rails missing


also ignore what the can says.......bondo will stick to chrome bumpers atleast 1/4" thick



I took them off,every time I'd back into something they'd squash not letting the tailgate open.......another bumper is in the works.

Apick of the winch tuck


Veiw thru windshield


another looking at the dash............and no it's not nearly done yet


pick of the traction bar tucked up tight,beside the welded rear this was the best mod to date,no spring rap at all,the rearend is nailed to the graound
front mount:


rear mount:


and sneak peak at the light bar,it'll be mounted low ala TT


You'll notice that alot of the pics look old,that's because it's been wheeled hard this past year.
I'll get more pics up on monday or tuesday.

[Bansil]

The switch panel was done by a friend with a plasma table,it will mount on the cage infront of the heater controls,you can see the mounts in cage pic.

The relays are mounted as they look in top pic,If they get water in them there's alot of other problems with connections,they are mounted the way they are for quick diagnostics and replacement,thatnks for insite tho' you are correct.

G-morning Smiley your up early

[Smiley]

G-morning Smiley your up early

See -- I told you that I *can* get up early enough to start racing (even if no one believes me)



Are you sure there's gonna be enough room for Mr. Smiley's long legs? -- That lower cross bar looks like a real shin smacker


Cheers!
Smiley

[bigpoppax2]

No as it looks he needs a horse jockey to ride with him.

I don't envy you trying to build a roll cage, is that as far forward as the front part of the cage will be?

Joe

[Starchild]

I was thinking that Simley will need a helmet and some knee pads for sure!

Looking good Doug!

[Bansil]

ugh the seats aren't mounted just thrown in there I take them out to weld etc. then just throw them in to keep the weather and cats off them.

The seats will be mounted 3" lower than stock and back about 6-8" so there won't be much turning your head sideways and looking to the right and left unless I install port holes It's not bad tho' even in stock position I have 4" of shin clearance.

as to mounting it much further forward there is a body mount in the way
and I need to be able to weld 360* to the frame.It's not attached and can be easily modified--------still haven't put the "nascar" bars on the side yet.

If bo and luke can get out of a small charger window there shouldn't be much trouble....as for fast.........well.We're old so we'll worry more about .......

It's really not bad just kinda weird with big feet.

[Atreyukid51]

I really need to do your traction bar mod. Cuz I get really bad axle wrap and I have broken the center pin in my leaf springs two times. let me know how you did it.

[RodeoRed]

Coors Light?!?!?!?1

Us Canadians reserve all light beer for children and the elderly!!!

[HeadAutomatica8]

where did you get your hood pins? mine were from advance auto and rusted to ---- looks BAD i like the hood pins on my 94 just not covered in RUST they are only 3months old not even!!!

[onebadtrooper]

Looks sweet man!!!

Anymore info on the green/white trooper???

[wareagle]

Looks cool. How about a side pic?

[Smiley]

Coors Light?!?!?!?1

Us Canadians reserve all light beer for children and the elderly!!!

Someone else must've left that bottle there... Doug's a Wino!




Cheers!
Smiley

[Bansil]

Anymore info on the green/white trooper

ugh ..oops what trooper....... ?

The traction bar setup is basically what every leaf sprung rig runs,nothing fancy.What specific ? do you have about it?

[Bansil]

a few more didn't get much done this weekend with weather and all.


view from rear showing Bpillar,there are still 2 pcs missing that will make it a complete X,Those will be last after cage is dropped thru floor for the last time.


A few corner braces


Upper front top brace


Lightbar mockup


Another showing center mount


A sideshot


All for now.......