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I have hung the Overland script back on the wall.
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Marcus aka. Gojeep Victoria, Australia http://willyshotrod.com Invention is a combination of brains and materials. The more brains you use, the less materials you need. |
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Marcus, your Jeep is looking amazing! Looks like it's not far from completion.
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Thanks mate. Cab panel work on the outside is just about done now. Probably be some in the inside yet. Then might build my whole bed from scratch!
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It will take a HUGE P-max die set to make the upper rolled edge!
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I got a lot of comments about what I was going to do with the original spark plug holes in the covers, even after I turned them into dimple dies. I had originally planned to run the wire covers that came with them. But they didn't fit on the other side under the brace or the brake booster. Also I don't like how tall they are anyway when looking end on. Thought about it and decided I could, with some work, overcome the main problem with the brace. I carefully, with heat and a press, reduced the arc of the brace back leg so it came out wider. Then welded it back on its mounting plate further back. It also meant I didn't need that clearance scallop anymore, so popped it back out for a much cleaner look. To solve the too tall look when viewed end on, and fix the clearance problems still left, I thought I would shorten their height. I started by cutting off the flanges. Then tipped a new flange higher up. I had to use a smaller lower die just to fit the covers over to start the bend. I cut the angled end off where the wires normally exit and folded a 90* bend instead. Still leaving the end open so any heat that builds up can escape. There won't be much as the cover sits up about 50mm-2" along the intake side. I treated the parts with some phosphoric acid which I will go into a bit more soon. Now it looks just as good end on and solves all my clearance issues. I had already cut off the original threaded standoffs, so welded on some stainless nuts instead. Went up a size so I could use these stainless countersunk screws I had which fitted nice and flush. Does look more finished now.
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Cool looking covers Marcus.
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Looks really tidy
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They now look like they belong there.
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Glad you guys liked the covers. They are done and dusted now so can get back to putting the front clip together. Years of working under horses as a farrier didn't do my back any favours, so being able to sit on the wheel and work closer to the engine helps a lot. That is why I thought I might as well do it why everything was apart. I was waiting for some grille mesh to arrive anyway to see if I want to run some.
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Bead roller question.
Hi Marcus, can you tell me about your bead roller. Looks like two made into one.
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