OFN Forums http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums This is Offroad Fabrication Network discussion forum powered by vBulletin. To find out about our forum, go to http://www.offroadfabnet.com/ . en Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:19:01 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/images/styles/soness/misc/rss.jpg OFN Forums http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums My DD Bronco, winch bumper and roll cage http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8004&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:08:23 GMT These are pics of my completed tube winch bumper and roll cage for my daily driver Bronco. I used a JD2 Model 3 Bender, Cornwell tools notcher, a... These are pics of my completed tube winch bumper and roll cage for my daily driver Bronco. I used a JD2 Model 3 Bender, Cornwell tools notcher, a Lincoln One-Pak 225 (mig and tig), and an Esab MigMaster 275 to do these projects at home.










Transmission cooler




















Previously mentioned trans cooler:



One of the spikes I got from Ballistic Fabrication, that I've gouged three pairs of shorts on:


Forgot about the rock sliders:






Cage mockup:














All in all, in my opinion, not bad for an amateur. Rear bumper's next, and I got a sweet idea in my head for it. It involves many spikes... ]]> Completed Projects fairlane_68 http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8004 Prepping an old gas tank for welding http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8003&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:14:26 GMT In my engine swap research I've stumbled on this in-tank fuel pump setup from Tanks Inc (http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/pa..._ID=6/art6.htm). I want to retrofit this or another in-tank pump to my original '70 Nova tank.

What needs to be done to safely cut, grind and weld on a factory steel tank? And what's the best way to clean it afterwards? ]]> General Fabrication TheBandit http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8003 Dimple Die on Plasma Cut Holes? http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8002&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:14:06 GMT Can I use a dimple die on holes cut with a cnc plasma, providing they are the correct dimension? bob Can I use a dimple die on holes cut with a cnc plasma,
providing they are the correct dimension?



bob ]]> General Fabrication 1sok http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8002 220V wiring question http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8001&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:45:59 GMT I finally got replacement parts for my welder that I bought off a guy after it fell of his cart and broke, now I need to figure out how to wire it.... I finally got replacement parts for my welder that I bought off a guy after it fell of his cart and broke, now I need to figure out how to wire it. The welder manual says the plug is a 3 wire 50A 6-50P:


but the plug that's actually installed (by the previous owner I think) looks to be a 14-50P except there's no terminal coming out of the half round hole, just the three blades.


My outlet (laundry room off the garage) is a 4 wire 14-30R and the circuit has two 30A breakers joined together. One breaker for each hot, right?


So my question is, when I get a plug to fit into my receptacle, how do I wire the welder to the plug? Do I just not connect anything to white? Just match up red and black to the straight blade terminals and ground to the half round one? I need to learn more about home wiring... ]]> In The Shop Ukraine Train http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8001 Roll cage testing... http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8000&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:06:20 GMT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnXOWOQP-Hw *WOW!* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnXOWOQP-Hw

WOW! ]]> The Lounge entropy http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8000 Just stumbled into this site... http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7998&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:59:58 GMT Really...I've been bored at work, waiting for layoffs to take affect and reading news sites, and I saw a link to this site in my Favorites folder on my laptop. I have no idea how or who put it in there, but here I am. My projects are a road race/autocross Mustang that has 99% of the cage work done, and I've moved on to doing all the electrical stuff. Fired the car up last week. My other "Project" is my DD Bronco that I put a roll cage in over the July 4th weekend. It sees alot of trail use, and the body flex was getting bad, so I caged her not just for that, but to also get experience building a cage around a full interior. Also to put to use the lessons and mistakes I learned from when I caged my Mustang...like cutting holes in the floor to do a 360* weld on the tubes. I have pics, but not on this computer. I do have build journals on my Facebook profile, if anyone's interested.

http://www.facebook.com/fairlane68 ]]> Introductions/Connections fairlane_68 http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7998 Shipping container and cold weather http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7997&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:48:20 GMT I need some on site, secure storage, for parts, materials, rolling chassis and such. I have toyed with building something but the cost and dealing... I need some on site, secure storage, for parts, materials, rolling chassis and such.
I have toyed with building something but the cost and dealing with building permits etc, the cost adds up!
I called and I can buy a 40-foot shipping container, delivered, for a reasonable cost per square foot, not permits required!
However, I am concerned with condensation in cold weather. IF anyone has experience with these metal boxes in cold climates I would like to hear what you have learned...

:beer:'s in advance!
E ]]> The Lounge entropy http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7997 bad idea? http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7996&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:20:54 GMT i've seen front mounted receivers used for winching of course most of these yota's are higher than mine which has no suspension lift.

i picked up a draw-tite 3500lb receiver earlier today for 20 bucks i saw it sitting and they didn't put a price on it. it didn't fit the back but fit the front and i came up with this idea




i mounted it up and started drilling the holes to use the factory bumper mount, also found come C channel i had laying around to use as a brace for the cross frame as i know it's weak. tested out the steering and what lil flex i had in the front to see how i have to trim off the receivers brace.

Q: bad idea to use as a winch mount? and build a bumper off of(not really a bumper more like a modified brush bump guard or a small tree ram ]]> Offroad Fabrication yotarover http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7996 70 series land cruiser buggy http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7995&goto=newpost Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:13:48 GMT This is a project im building for a customer, it started life out as a 91 toyota land cruiser, 2.4 turbo diesel. he just gave me a cut up body and... This is a project im building for a customer, it started life out as a 91 toyota land cruiser, 2.4 turbo diesel. he just gave me a cut up body and rolling chassis to work with. chopped everything off bar the bulk head and the front floor pan.
the customers plans are big but his wallet is small so he wants to build it over time. first thing is to make this thing a tube buggy, and then we can talk engine and suspension.


started out life like this last week.




and then i got may hands on it. this is the start of the sliders and main hoop.









then i added another hoop, this one is 1'' smaller all round to give a small step down and back. youll see why later. you can kinda see the step in the 3rd pic.









then made the front legs, they have a small rotation to still give it a cab look.
they also slope down about 1.5'' towards the front.








then choped off the rear floor pan and startet to make a rear tray.













now the reason im stepping all these bars and using two hoops laying back is because im trying to get a subtle roundly lay'd back look. ill let yee be the judge. :D

















so thats prety much where i left it this evening. ill keep updating
as the build prgresses. thanks :beer: ]]> Offroad Fabrication roco http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7995 2 seat Mini buggy ProtoLite SS1000 http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7994&goto=newpost Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:31:49 GMT Thought I would share my latest 2 seat build,,,just finished last week

front wheel travel is 19"
rear wheel travel is 15"

car weighs 1150 lbs

2008 GSXR 1000 motor
RPM reverse gear box

roll cage & body panels are all powdercoat,with halographic flake

12" bead locks with 25" tires
























]]> Mini Fabrication protodie http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7994 Few shots of new roll bar http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7993&goto=newpost Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:02:03 GMT Finally got around to adding a bit of roll protection to the ranger. Its 1.75 .120 wall tube and is welded to the box which is all steel and is... Finally got around to adding a bit of roll protection to the ranger. Its 1.75 .120 wall tube and is welded to the box which is all steel and is bolted to the frame.

I debated adding some triangulation to the main hoop, but for now just added the horizontal bar to tie it all together.









PS. Be nice, I've never posted pictures of any of my work on here before :biggrin: ]]> Completed Projects WildStyle http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7993 V8 Toyota Conversion Question http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7992&goto=newpost Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:47:30 GMT I have a buddy who has talked me into my empty bay to do an engine swap in his already converted Chevy 350 / 350 trans / 205 transfer case thats is... I have a buddy who has talked me into my empty bay to do an engine swap in his already converted Chevy 350 / 350 trans / 205 transfer case thats is in his Toyota 4x4. Now this is my question............... when I pulled out the trans to get it rebuilt as it was the bigger issue than the motor the way who ever had done the conversion in the first place had a crossmember under the adapter between the transfer case and the transmission. so the 205 tranfer case is hangin off the adapter and the trans mount also is not bein used. Now for me most of my work has been with dune buggy frames but it simply dosen't make sense that the only mount for the tranny and a 205 transfer case is simply under the adapter between the 2. so I throw myself to the mercy of the OFN and what would you all say is the right way to have this mounted if you were doin the conversion???

Dave :beer: ]]> The Lounge Domino2205 http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7992 <![CDATA[Tube Bandit & Bend Tech in Dirt Sports July 2010]]> http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7989&goto=newpost Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:35:56 GMT Taking my copy to the frame shop first thing tomorrow! :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: Seeing this really turned my Monday around. Thanks to the... Taking my copy to the frame shop first thing tomorrow! :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

Seeing this really turned my Monday around. Thanks to the little bird that clued me in. DS contacted me a while back, but I didn't know we'd get ink!

Hopefully nobody gets too mad about me scanning this in... I'm just excited as hell to see my product make a national (international?) magazine. :grinpimp: Congrats to Cris @ Bend Tech too, although something tells me this isn't his first rodeo!
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]]> Judd Tool Company TheBandit http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7989 Jeep cage question http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7988&goto=newpost Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:02:47 GMT This is my first cage project and i'm trying to plan everything out before i start. Its going on my yj i still use the original dashboard and gauges. My quesion is how should i do the a-pillars so that i can still remove the dash for service and get the full doors on? Ive seen the flat pieces in catalogs that fit between the door and the side of the dash but they seem like a weak link. Any suggesions or pics would be greatly appreciated. One more thing, i wanted to use plates at the floor to make it removable, has anyone had any problems with those in a hard tipover? Its a trail rig, i don't do high speed stuff, but strength and safety is first priority. ]]> Offroad Fabrication gearheadmb http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7988 NSFsome! http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7987&goto=newpost Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:25:55 GMT http://www.goiam.org/images/articles/news/iam-news/multimedia.htm I just keep watching:shaking: http://www.goiam.org/images/articles...multimedia.htm

I just keep watching:shaking: ]]> The Lounge entropy http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7987