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*tomato* · 09-24-2009, 07:56 PM

hanging and taping drywall => fine, annoying film of dust all over the place for months to come !

SaerinRhoe · 10-01-2009, 06:43 PM

CTScott,

I hope you realize that when Crashy's rebirth is complete, you'll have to go on a world tour to showcase your talents and Crashy's new style.

S.R.

Sodium Duck · 10-01-2009, 11:29 PM

http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_1...0070926x00003a

Wonder if you could hack that up and weld the frame into the rear. 80 bucks, but only like 20"X40"X10". Unless you want hydraulics (which you should lol).

auxmike · 10-02-2009, 12:41 AM

I

Crashy.....

*tomato* · 10-06-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by auxmike

I

Crashy.....

+1

CTScott · 10-02-2009, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sodium Duck

http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_1...0070926x00003a

Wonder if you could hack that up and weld the frame into the rear. 80 bucks, but only like 20"X40"X10". Unless you want hydraulics (which you should lol).

It's the right idea, but I would like it to be as big as possible. 40" x 60" would fit between the wheel wells and from behind the front seats to the rear bumper. Plastic would be a big plus for keeping the weight down.

Definitely need hydraulic dumping, even if it is manually pumped (i.e. $20 bottle jack).

Sodium Duck · 10-06-2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

It's the right idea, but I would like it to be as big as possible. 40" x 60" would fit between the wheel wells and from behind the front seats to the rear bumper. Plastic would be a big plus for keeping the weight down.

Definitely need hydraulic dumping, even if it is manually pumped (i.e. $20 bottle jack).

...so goodbye roof? Or would it not need to be raised that high?

CTScott · 10-06-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sodium Duck

...so goodbye roof? Or would it not need to be raised that high?

Roof's definitely getting clipped off. The outer pipes of the roll cage will follow the original lines from the bottom of the A pillars to the bottom of the C pillars. Cross pipes will go across the top of the non-existent windshield and in place of the B pillars. I want to keep the shape of the Yaris, but if I leave off the rear cross at the top of the hatch, I'll have plenty of clearance for the dump bed to lift.

I figure I can put a bimini top between the windshield bar and the B pillar bar to keep me dry if I'm plowing while it's raining or snowing.

*MAD DOG* · 11-01-2009, 08:59 PM

Any crashy updates, pics?

CTScott · 11-01-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by *MAD DOG*

Any crashy updates, pics?

No new pics, but I ordered my steel on Friday for the plow frame, roll cage, and brush guard. Next weekend is going to be a serious welding weekend.

Morgan · 11-01-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

No new pics, but I ordered my steel on Friday for the plow frame, roll cage, and brush guard. Next weekend is going to be a serious welding weekend.

don't get a welding sunburn! good luck :)

CTScott · 11-01-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Morgan

don't get a welding sunburn! good luck :)

I learned my lesson on that one. When i built my trailer I made the mistake of wearing a tshirt and welding gloves while stick welding 1/4 steel at 200 Amps. I ended up glowing red from 4" below my elbow to 4" above.

Sodium Duck · 11-01-2009, 09:54 PM

radical

*tomato* · 11-01-2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

No new pics, but I ordered my steel on Friday for the plow frame, roll cage, and brush guard. Next weekend is going to be a serious welding weekend.

Right on!! We all wish we could be there to watch you work on Crashy

Be careful!

cali yaris · 11-02-2009, 12:48 AM

wow, you can really get "sunburned" from a welding torch? I didn't know that!

*MAD DOG* · 11-02-2009, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

wow, you can really get "sunburned" from a welding torch? I didn't know that!

Well technically your not being burned by the sun, it's the white flame that's doing the damage.

CTScott · 11-02-2009, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by *MAD DOG*

Well technically your not being burned by the sun, it's the white flame that's doing the damage.

And, it's actually UV generated from the arc that burns your skin, like the sun or a tanning booth.

CTScott · 11-05-2009, 10:22 PM

I picked up a load of steel today - 2" square tubing for the plow frame and SAE 4130 1.500 x.095 tubing for the roll cage. It's going to be a weekend of molten metal for Crashy.

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CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	I picked up a load of steel today - 2" square tubing for the plow frame and SAE 4130 1.500 x.095 tubing for the roll cage. It's going to be a weekend of molten metal for Crashy.

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