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Re: The F-Bomb
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2016 1:38 pm
by Quailhunter
Sweet.. center console Batman!
Re: The F-Bomb
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2016 1:41 pm
by Quailhunter
Will you need a Fan Shroud? What's in the plan for that?
Re: The F-Bomb
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2016 8:24 pm
by squirelmurphy
I will be putting a shroud on it. That was taken into consideration when the mounts were made. There should be more than enough room to build something. No doubt it will be a PITA, but I wouldn't expect anything else!
I'll have more pics once it's home, which should be soon. All of the wiring is done, except for terminating wires at the dash and tidying things up. I'm running stock ignition, wiper, and headlight switches. Thats basically all that's left.
In the meantime, I've been doing house projects like crazy. I'm balls deep in a bathroom remodel right now. My wife will be so happy with her new bathroom, she'll hardly notice how much time I'll be spending in the garage!
The F-Bomb
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 3:37 pm
by squirelmurphy
Re: The F-Bomb
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 3:48 pm
by dtbback
Can you teach me how to plan a build like this?
Re: The F-Bomb
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 3:49 pm
by dtbback
It keeps getting better and better!!!
The F-Bomb
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 4:29 pm
by squirelmurphy
Before I wash it off, side shot.
The F-Bomb
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 9:29 pm
by squirelmurphy
A couple from tonight, I'm impressed with this dome light. Nice and bright.
Re: The F-Bomb
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 9:56 pm
by ChaseTruck754
Getting very close!
Re: The F-Bomb
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 9:57 pm
by tcm glx
What an absolute gorgeous build. Well done!
Re: The F-Bomb
Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2016 3:58 pm
by Quailhunter
Yes it is! very clean interior, looking great!
Re: The F-Bomb
Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2016 8:28 pm
by squirelmurphy
Thanks for the encouragement guys. I've been working through the long weekend, so not much to report. I'm planning on taking a couple of days off this week and really getting after it. I have a lot of loose ends to tie up, but it's close!
The F-Bomb
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 7:11 am
by squirelmurphy
Re: The F-Bomb
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 7:28 am
by nubreed71
This thing just keeps getting better!
Re: The F-Bomb
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 7:55 am
by redrdr67
What an awesome build! Very tastefully done!
Re: The F-Bomb
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 8:43 am
by dtbback
I really want to see the F-Bomb in person!
The F-Bomb
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 8:11 pm
by squirelmurphy
I wanted to get some more work done today after work, but I really wanted to watch football, so I did something I could do inside.
I always had plans for this area. I had welded some flat bar to the tubes a long time ago. I had a 12v power point wired up, I just needed to actually build the panel. Done and done.
The panel holds both mics, 12v source, a flashlight/work light, and a tactical style pouch with multiple pockets and an iPod holder.
To see the truck in person, it will be at the NexGen Offroad open house Saturday, February 6. I really want to have it running by then as well.
Re: The F-Bomb
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 8:19 pm
by dtbback
That panel is sweet!!
The F-Bomb
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 8:20 pm
by squirelmurphy
I will pick up the correct hardware to bolt the new center panel in tomorrow, then get the seats and belts bolted in.
Also, an update on the bilge fan. The thing moves a tremendous amount of air, BUT, it's pretty darn loud. It remains to be seen how well it works, but blasting music through the headsets will be a must if it's on.
The F-Bomb
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2016 6:29 pm
by squirelmurphy
The interior is in. It was important to get in since the most of the electrical system and the rear brake lines all run through the center console.