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Flat fender cage

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by willysgatorjeep, Nov 1, 2013.

  1. Nov 1, 2013
    willysgatorjeep

    willysgatorjeep #showmeyourwillys

    Bagdad AZ
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    M tech supply air over hydraulic bender. I went all out for safety, 1.75 main and 1.5 support. I have not finished the top/rear cross bars till i pick up more steel. All tig. Thinking of the 2.3 pinto swap to add hp but maintain stock axles. 45 MP frame and the body is a ??? Beat up from craigslist $500 ( dd a cowl and dash replacement from Kaiser. Hood, fenders and windshild I found at my dads house. Runs and the first outing is Saturday at Bullhead AZ. I'll add some more photos in tge daylight this weekend.

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  2. Nov 3, 2013
    Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

    Minden, Nevada
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    Saweet! Have fun wheelin it.
     
  3. Nov 3, 2013
    scott milliner

    scott milliner Master Fabricator

    Seattle Wa.
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    If I'm looking at it wrong. The upright behind the drivers seat looks like you would hit you head on it. (Thinking of your safety.)
     
  4. Nov 3, 2013
    68BuickV6

    68BuickV6 Well-Known Member

    Hesperia, CA.
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    My roll bar is set up like that currently (need to install new one). I hit my head at least 2-3 times every trip. Good point Scott.
     
  5. Nov 3, 2013
    willysgatorjeep

    willysgatorjeep #showmeyourwillys

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    Drove it all weekend with no clearance issues. Had a great time, Motors knocking a little bit but I guess I'll figure that out

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  6. Nov 3, 2013
    willysgatorjeep

    willysgatorjeep #showmeyourwillys

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    I think in the photo the seat was just sitting in there. I know the seat bars where not made yet

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  7. Nov 3, 2013
    68BuickV6

    68BuickV6 Well-Known Member

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    Hope so, or other wise the more interesting trails might get uncomfortable. ;)
     
  8. Nov 4, 2013
    RogueFab

    RogueFab New Member

    Portland, Oregon
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    What do the frame/body tie ins look like? Lets see the cross bracing!
     
  9. Nov 15, 2013
    willysgatorjeep

    willysgatorjeep #showmeyourwillys

    Bagdad AZ
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    Working on it. I need more tubbing and time.

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