No I gave up the cronic. I thought that would be a good caption for that pic.Nope, are you?
Prince Valorum's 95 626 Build Thread
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Rarity. Especially with the orange stitching like I have. Really the only reason.
As well they should. Butt dyno don't lie!
PrinceValorum
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Is that like hips don't lie? (lol2)
Here you go. Photobucket really did a number on the colors, they weren't that bad before compression...
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Did you even mount it yet? But nice pic.
No, I stopped having trouble starting it, which makes me think I might have been backing off of the clutch while trying to start it... Eh well, more room for a s/c, right?! (naughty)
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Don't worry, I'll crash test rate it, just for you.
When I have a TIG someday, I'll do one out of aluminum all proper.
When I have a TIG someday, I'll do one out of aluminum all proper.
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Plasma cutters sure are fun! There's just something about using 40,000*F worth of plasma to cut steel! I checked out a used unit today, a Miller 375 X-treme, but if this other guy calls me back, I might spring for a Hypertherm PowerMax 45, which would be a lot of overkill, but it's got enough balls to gouge and blow out welds, which would be super baller.
I've been trying to get in touch with the painter to get the ball rolling on the truck again, but not much luck so far.
One of the first fab projects for the Yota will be some box steel rockers. I got the idea from the Jeep forums looking up stuff for my buddy's XJ. It'll look like this, except obviously sealed on the end:
Whole thread:
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/rockers-labor-day-1260797/
I need to make some measurements first, but I'm thinking now 2 x 6 x 3/16 based on the sizes the guys were using for Jeeps.
I want to tie it into the frame, too. The Jeeps are unibody, so they just weld it right on to the frame. I don't want to do that in case for some reason the cab needs to come off in the future. Yes, I know it can be ground off or whatever, but why make things more complicated? I don't want to drill or weld the frame, so I think I'm going to take a leaf out of this guy's book and make some frame "clamps" for the supports. I'll need to pick up a shop press and press brake kit first, though. Always more tools to buy....
Example:
Whole article:
http://home.comcast.net/~explorer4x4/rock_sliders.htm
I've been trying to get in touch with the painter to get the ball rolling on the truck again, but not much luck so far.
One of the first fab projects for the Yota will be some box steel rockers. I got the idea from the Jeep forums looking up stuff for my buddy's XJ. It'll look like this, except obviously sealed on the end:
Whole thread:
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/rockers-labor-day-1260797/
I need to make some measurements first, but I'm thinking now 2 x 6 x 3/16 based on the sizes the guys were using for Jeeps.
I want to tie it into the frame, too. The Jeeps are unibody, so they just weld it right on to the frame. I don't want to do that in case for some reason the cab needs to come off in the future. Yes, I know it can be ground off or whatever, but why make things more complicated? I don't want to drill or weld the frame, so I think I'm going to take a leaf out of this guy's book and make some frame "clamps" for the supports. I'll need to pick up a shop press and press brake kit first, though. Always more tools to buy....
Example:
Whole article:
http://home.comcast.net/~explorer4x4/rock_sliders.htm
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PrinceValorum
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Dang it, the Hypertherm got deleted off of Craigslist, so someone must have bought it....
Anyway, worked on the battery bracket a bit tonight. I got the uprights made. It would have been easier to use angle stock...
Anyway, worked on the battery bracket a bit tonight. I got the uprights made. It would have been easier to use angle stock...
I am not a 4x4 expert by any means but.... If you use a box tube rocker on your truck and tie it to the frame you will lose flexibility won't you. Meaning (in my mind) when you cross an obstical at an angle, your tires will have less chance of being on the ground. Does that make sense?
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Damn man! Those are gonna be some VERY durable steps! They may outlive the truck.
PrinceValorum
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You want your suspension doing the articulation, not your frame! Just like a car.
The front of the Yota doesn't flex much, as it's independent suspension, and has a sway bar, but the rear flexes decently for stock.They're not running boards, they're box steel rock sliders. They need to be very beefy, as they're supposed to support the entire weight of the truck if you come down on a rock!
On a very sad note, I noticed the first bit of rust on the 626 showing on the exterior... It's the rear right wheel well, at the back, right where all Mazdas seem to rust.
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Holding the pieces in place so they don't move during the welding process is more than half the battle. I mocked it up a little bit using a wood clamp for corners. I wasn't sure if it would hold the pieces how I'd envisioned, and it didn't, but I managed to get them decent enough. I want to ensure everything's square so that the battery fits neatly inside the cage. If it doesn't, the whole thing is useless.
