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Re: MY JEEP BUILD THREAD
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Another mile marker reached. We have a rolling frame. It's really for mock up only, but as an added bonus, it provides an extra jolt of motivation. It felt good to bolt on the tires and push it outside. Each whee/tire combo weighs around 100 lbs. The next phase will be to get the empty engine, 727, and transfer case together and lower them into position, so I can figure out where things need to be. To improve driveline angles, I'm going to make aluminum spacers to drop the skid plate 1 inch. I'm going to inquire about getting the frame hot dip galvanized. There's a business in Tampa that does that, and they can handle large objects like vehicle frames. I have no idea what it will cost, but if it doesn't give me sticker shock, I might do it. 
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Re: MY JEEP BUILD THREAD
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01/01/12 07:22 PM
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Congrats and Happy New Year Dave....looks great and the galv. hot-dip idea sounds awesome as well....hope it works out 
Rickster
Thanks, and happy new year to you as well. 
Yeah, I just hope my jaw doesn't drop when they tell me the price. 
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Re: MY JEEP BUILD THREAD
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01/01/12 07:24 PM
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Lookin Good Dave; I followed your Duster build from the get go to the end and as usual you do outstanding work as you are doing on this jeep.... 
Thanks, man! I do recognize that there are plenty of other guys on moparts that do nicer work then me.
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Re: MY JEEP BUILD THREAD
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01/01/12 07:36 PM
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Ya, I could see why that is modivating.
If you could let me know when you find out about the hot dip price, I'm not too far and it could present an option in the future on other projects.
Careful, your character's showing!
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Re: MY JEEP BUILD THREAD
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01/01/12 07:49 PM
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Ya, I could see why that is modivating.
If you could let me know when you find out about the hot dip price, I'm not too far and it could present an option in the future on other projects.
Will do! I plan on calling them either this week or next.
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Re: MY JEEP BUILD THREAD
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01/08/12 03:57 PM
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Back in the early 80s I drove long haul for a company that had a contract to haul boat trailer components to the NW. The componants came out of Clearwater and that Tampa galvanizer was who they used. I was able to get some of their obsolete parts to build a car trailer. The galvanizing was very heavy and is still doing its job and holding up very well. .
I am truckless..
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Re: MY JEEP BUILD THREAD
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01/08/12 04:07 PM
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Back in the early 80s I drove long haul for a company that had a contract to haul boat trailer components to the NW. The componants came out of Clearwater and that Tampa galvanizer was who they used. I was able to get some of their obsolete parts to build a car trailer. The galvanizing was very heavy and is still doing its job and holding up very well. .
The company's name is IG USA, located in east Tampa, on Broadway. I contacted them about doing my Jeep frame, but they said they only handle commercial accounts, they don't do work for individuals. That's alright with me, I'm going to go with my original plan of spraying 2 coats of DP90 epoxy primer on the outside, and spraying Eastwood's Internal Frame Coating on the inside.
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Re: MY JEEP BUILD THREAD
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01/08/12 08:23 PM
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Id think about useing Hammerrite. When that stuff dries its almost like powdercoat. Its available in many colors and n brush on or spray on.
I am truckless..
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Re: MY JEEP BUILD THREAD
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01/09/12 11:40 PM
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Back in the early 80s I drove long haul for a company that had a contract to haul boat trailer components to the NW. The componants came out of Clearwater and that Tampa galvanizer was who they used. I was able to get some of their obsolete parts to build a car trailer. The galvanizing was very heavy and is still doing its job and holding up very well. .
The company's name is IG USA, located in east Tampa, on Broadway. I contacted them about doing my Jeep frame, but they said they only handle commercial accounts, they don't do work for individuals. That's alright with me, I'm going to go with my original plan of spraying 2 coats of DP90 epoxy primer on the outside, and spraying Eastwood's Internal Frame Coating on the inside.
Why not have it powder coated that would be much better than paint.
Also a lot more expensive. You're looking at around 6-700 dollars to powder coat a frame. Not worth it to me. With paint, if I get a chip or a scratch, I can touch it up myself.
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Re: MY JEEP BUILD THREAD
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01/10/12 09:41 PM
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thats true but paint will never hold up like powder coat you will be touching it up all the time.
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Re: MY JEEP BUILD THREAD
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01/10/12 11:42 PM
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thats true but paint will never hold up like powder coat you will be touching it up all the time.
YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND THIS JEEP WILL NOT BE SUBJECTED TO THE RIGGORS OF OFF-ROAD USE
Rickster 
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Re: MY JEEP BUILD THREAD
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01/11/12 01:55 AM
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YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND THIS JEEP WILL NOT BE SUBJECTED TO THE RIGGORS OF OFF-ROAD USE
Rickster
Wow, Rick. Did somebody have a half price sale on oversized emoticons???
I haven't talked about how I plan to use my Jeep, but lots of other people have. 
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Re: MY JEEP BUILD THREAD
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01/11/12 10:35 AM
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YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND THIS JEEP WILL NOT BE SUBJECTED TO THE RIGGORS OF OFF-ROAD USE
Rickster
Wow, Rick. Did somebody have a half price sale on oversized emoticons???
I haven't talked about how I plan to use my Jeep, but lots of other people have.
Just kidd'n.....I know you plan to take it off-road.....most car shows I have been to are mostly on grass....lol
Rickster
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