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tcm glx wrote:Dude, your good... but how in the hell did you figure that out?? By the picture?
I've welded stuff once or twice.
tcm glx wrote:Also, why do you doubt it would be a problem? This bronco is a mall crawler?
The silicon bronze works really well for thick to thin metal joining because it's soft a flexes. It absorbs the flex of everything a chassis absorbs. Since your cab and frame are still separate those joints will not see as much movement which would cause cracking. On top of that it was welded correctly (not a solid bead, broken up every few inches).

It's kinda like welding to hydro formed heat treated frames... you are not supposed to do it in theory, but there is hundreds of trucks built that way without problems.

Got it! Thats awesome... only thing to ask here..... My frame and the cage will be mounted to the body with poly mounts. Any issue?
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tcm glx wrote:Got it! Thats awesome... only thing to ask here..... My frame and the cage will be mounted to the body with poly mounts. Any issue?

No, that's what will make it much less likely to crack. Energy takes the path of least resistance... which means flexing at the bushings, not where the cage is tied to the body.
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philofab wrote:
tcm glx wrote:Got it! Thats awesome... only thing to ask here..... My frame and the cage will be mounted to the body with poly mounts. Any issue?

No, that's what will make it much less likely to crack. Energy takes the path of least resistance... which means flexing at the bushings, not where the cage is tied to the body.

Got it.... appreciate the comments Paul Jr.
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The only thing different I would have done would be stagger the stitch welds one side to the other. Instead of having the stitch back to back like they are.
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More pics, dash is back in... getting closer to coming home:
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She's home!!!!
FAT MAT All over:
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Holy Crap T... she looks AWESOME... nice to have her home and tucked away in her place... So, is it a work weekend? It sure is for me! Can't wait to see her in person... looks terrific!
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Oh, mom just does not look pleased! Very critical eye checking it all out! :lol:
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BajaF250 wrote:Holy Crap T... she looks AWESOME... nice to have her home and tucked away in her place... So, is it a work weekend? It sure is for me! Can't wait to see her in person... looks terrific!

Sure is Tom. Put it about 5 hrs today. Will do the same over the holiday weekend. Get her nice and ready fr Baja. And yes, mom was inspecting work. Brought memories of my dad back. We had a great laugh together.
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lookin AWESOME!

this is the first time i've been able to look at your thread with an actual computer/monitor in forever, rather than just my phone... MANNN!

every inch is gettin done right.
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Looks good Tony!. I need to find some time to come and grab them interior pieces!

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Well I guess all that's left is.. what's the next truck you're going to build? You're Bronco is really close to being perfect.
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I think he's going for Mastercrafts Agui. They'll just add to the coolness for sure!
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economig wrote:lookin AWESOME!

this is the first time i've been able to look at your thread with an actual computer/monitor in forever, rather than just my phone... MANNN!

every inch is gettin done right.
Thanks!!

Andy Jones wrote:Looks good Tony!. I need to find some time to come and grab them interior pieces!

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Agui-E7TE wrote:Well I guess all that's left is.. what's the next truck you're going to build? You're Bronco is really close to being perfect.
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ChaseTruck754 wrote:I think he's going for Mastercrafts Agui. They'll just add to the coolness for sure!
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I've driven on those type of seats before on the way to Pismo from L.A. and after about two hours they started feeling uncomfortable. They are bad ass off road since you don't move around as much as on a stock seat and they're easy to get in and out of too. Even though I know they're not as comfortable as I'd like them to be, those are the next suspension seats I'm getting.
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Agui-E7TE wrote:I've driven on those type of seats before on the way to Pismo from L.A. and after about two hours they started feeling uncomfortable. They are bad ass off road since you don't move around as much as on a stock seat and they're easy to get in and out of too. Even though I know they're not as comfortable as I'd like them to be, those are the next suspension seats I'm getting.

Auggie, did you ride on those in the XJ? Reason I ask is because those are baja RS. The Baja XD is 1"wider, and has a little different design. It is built specifically for the Ford Super Duty, but I have never had the chance to creep into one to check it out.

I had the Baja RS (the thinner one) in my XJ, and I agree, it lacked a little back support on a long drive. I also can not stand the tweed, makes me sweat! haha
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It was in a Super Duty and yeah... the back support was the issue I had as well. Around town they're awesome.. its when you make a long trip (Baja) that they start tiring you out. I wonder if Mastercraft has addressed this issue for the newer seats. I'd still get them though and if they have addressed this issue then they should be awesome.
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Seats is the next item. We'll see how quickly we can do that.
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