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Posted: 2/25/2008 8:13:51 AM EDT
I linked this thread here quite a while ago and thought I'd link it again for updates.
fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25748  The body (tub not the front clip) on it is completely hand made and he didn't know how to weld when he started. |
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Posted: 2/25/2008 8:22:20 AM EDT
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no f'n way, wow
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Posted: 2/25/2008 8:29:39 AM EDT
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If you check page 38 or 39 of the thread some guy posted all the sites that have had links to his thread posted on them. They are from around the world... |
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Posted: 2/25/2008 8:40:31 AM EDT
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That is truly something one can be proud of.
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Posted: 2/25/2008 8:52:29 AM EDT
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I read the thread, guy did a amazing job. Thats talent |
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Posted: 2/25/2008 9:58:12 AM EDT
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Welding isn't very hard for a very skilled person to do, but cutting fitting, measuring those metal panels justs blows me away. Then i see his work area is his garage and driveway. That guy is awesome, he can be on a few tv shows and win a few custom shows with that rig easily.
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Posted: 2/25/2008 10:03:51 AM EDT
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Thats a lot of metal shaping!
Very impressive. Thanks for the link. 
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Posted: 2/25/2008 10:42:44 AM EDT
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Here is what I caught.
Over 1000 man hours Cost under $20,000 (he seemed to get a lot of materials free) under 6000lbs Lives in Canada 3+ years construction Is it going to be street legal? Did anyone see any updates or any different info? That is just amazing!!!! And to think, he didn't know how to weld when he started.......amazing! |
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Posted: 2/25/2008 1:31:39 PM EDT
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He works for a metal fab company and apparently gets paid in steel for overtime worked!
It should be no problem to license it..but he lives in Quebec so who knows. Around here the frame is the stumbling block as far as registering something "home made". It can't be cut and welded unless it's by a licensed welder and there is a bit of legal paper work involved. As far as body type, as long as it's solid that isn't an issue.
The last update was on page 37 or so. Not much progress although he did get some suspension stuff installed. |
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Posted: 2/25/2008 5:21:40 PM EDT
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Somewhere on the net I saw kits to build one on a suburban chassis ? If he built this he did a good job my hat off to him.
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Posted: 2/25/2008 5:23:11 PM EDT
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He could have bought and restored a surplus military Hummer for under $20K.
Saved a lot of time too. Av. |
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Posted: 2/25/2008 5:24:07 PM EDT
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very very nice! i would love to have that in od green flat tan or black
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Posted: 2/25/2008 5:56:23 PM EDT
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I doubt he could find one up here for $20K..plus where is the fun in buying one when you can build it yourself. 
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Posted: 2/25/2008 6:37:32 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/25/2008 8:40:20 PM EDT
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Permanent Man Card Award !!!
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Posted: 2/25/2008 8:41:16 PM EDT
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Permanent Man Card Award !!!
If he photographed all his welds before grinding them, and has all the info the SAAQ will ask of him, he should be able to plate it. |
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Posted: 2/26/2008 9:39:40 AM EDT
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Looks like we have a new project dude |
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Posted: 2/26/2008 7:57:59 PM EDT
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That's awesome. Unbelievable.
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Posted: 2/27/2008 2:35:56 AM EDT
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Absolutely amazing! Maybe reading that will inspire me to get back out in the garage.
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Posted: 2/27/2008 1:18:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/27/2008 1:23:18 PM EDT
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I hear ya. I have an engine to pull, tear down, replace a cam after getting the block flushed, checked, crank polished, cam bearings replaced, clutch assembly replaced, flywheel surface ground, speedo gear in tranny fixed, exhaust upgraded, headliner replaced.. Gheez I'm tired just typing it and my knuckles are bleeding already! 
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Posted: 2/27/2008 3:40:46 PM EDT
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wow, looks pretty damn good.
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Posted: 2/27/2008 3:46:12 PM EDT
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you guys seen the Extreme 4x4 show on Spike?
Ian and Jesse(don't get me started on the hot little blonde gal who can weld and build trucks, she's dreamy) built their "suburban gorilla" on a suburban frame, I kinda rolled my eyes at the notion of it at the outset but man did they build that thing full tilt. Banks boosted diesel in it with incredible towing capacity, looked to be just about the perfect all around brute recovery vehicle(front/rear winch setup). God that thing gets me hot and bothered thinking about it, would love to have the truck they built. The one on the 4x4 Extreme show was a true 1 off in terms of what they put into it. Looking around at the Urban Gorilla site at some of the customer rides they are pretty awful looking in terms of the scale being totally screwed. The Canadian guy did an awesome job being able to keep attention to detail, proportions, and scale. |
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Posted: 2/27/2008 3:51:46 PM EDT
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Jesse Combs..every gear heads fantasy!
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