[lizrdbrth]

I only use it for camping.....

It's your story, tell it like you wanna. For now.

 

[mrbracket]

Thanks Mrbracket

That's funny, I started to build an aluminum skidplate only to find I was unable to bend the 3/16s aluminum with my brake so out came the tubing bender.

I have been following your build and am very impressed with your work, and may have to copy some of your ideas

Thanks and Please do! And like Lance said: come on already... we want to see the finished product!!! We may be a "nice" group of people, but we are NOT patient!!!

 

[joedirt1970]

Well done !!



The real question is when does it go into production for the TW forum? Sign me up.

 

[Toyanvil]

It's getting closer. I got the plates cut out today. Hey mrbracket If you are thinking about making one I think I would use Sq tubing for the cross-bars a size smaller then the main frame and make a one piece plate, I came up with this while I was cutting out the four plates

 

[PalmStateCrawler]

Sexy! Now go get it powder-coated... or not.

 

[ronnydog]

Well done! Wish I could work with metal like that.





Ronnydog

 

[joeband]

a diamond plate codpiece with side impact protection? looks great!

 

[Toyanvil]

I decided to add cross bars with gussets in the loops, I think this will make them a lot stronger.

 

[randucci]

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The aluminum diamond plate looks great, but will "grab" onto whatever you come into contact with or permanently deform. I'm not trying to rain on your idea, but I used to do a lot of off road SCCA Pro Rallying and what you want is some teflon or cheaper UHMW plate that will just "slide" over rocks and not "grab" or permanently deform. The UHMW is very durable and comes in many different colors, easy to cut and not too expensive. You could probably get remnants in say 1/4" or 3/8" that wouldn't cost too much at a local plastic distributor.



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[B-dub]

Very nice!!! I'm curious what kind of bender you're using? What size of tubing?

 

[joeband]

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The aluminum diamond plate looks great, but will "grab" onto whatever you come into contact with or permanently deform. I'm not trying to rain on your idea, but I used to do a lot of off road SCCA Pro Rallying and what you want is some teflon or cheaper UHMW plate that will just "slide" over rocks and not "grab" or permanently deform. The UHMW is very durable and comes in many different colors, easy to cut and not too expensive. You could probably get remnants in say 1/4" or 3/8" that wouldn't cost too much at a local plastic distributor.



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umhw?? never had heard of the stuff. crazy, simple cool! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra-high-molecular-weight_polyethylene



the OP in bakersfield, probably has tap plastic local, but heres a place online: http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?sku=48709&gclid=CLix2-aO0bQCFWrZQgodbz4A4Q. color choices is an interesting idea

 

[admiral]

Toyanvil,



I can see your having fun now! Oh what I could do if I had a welder. . . and time!

 

[Wingnut]

Looks great and ....I want one!

 

[Toyanvil]

.



The aluminum diamond plate looks great, but will "grab" onto whatever you come into contact with or permanently deform. I'm not trying to rain on your idea, but I used to do a lot of off road SCCA Pro Rallying and what you want is some teflon or cheaper UHMW plate that will just "slide" over rocks and not "grab" or permanently deform. The UHMW is very durable and comes in many different colors, easy to cut and not too expensive. You could probably get remnants in say 1/4" or 3/8" that wouldn't cost too much at a local plastic distributor.



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You make a good point.

I was thinking about that, but the plates are small and I like the look of diamond plate it will already be the most heavly armored TW in the camp site

 

[Toyanvil]

Very nice!!! I'm curious what kind of bender you're using? What size of tubing?

I use an old HF bender with some dies a friend gave me. The tubing is 5/8 .065.

 

[Toyanvil]

It's done

 

[joeband]

looks great i'll be curious on your feel for it once you get out and bump around with it.

congrats on an awesome build!

 

[Toyanvil]

Toyanvil,



I can see your having fun now! Oh what I could do if I had a welder. . . and time!

I do have fun welding. My last project was a wagon that looks like my truck. I know, it is a sickness

 

[B-dub]

I used to consider myself a pretty good fabricator, but you guys keep raising the bar. Nice job, that looks amazing!! Thanks for the info.

 

[r80rt]

That is one OUTSTANDING guard, well done.