The Patrol - Phase II

[DRAGOONRANCH]

I have that already, just never get a pic from the front side to show it.

Here is where I was talking about. Probably what you were talking about.

[redcagepatrol]

yep - I have a little piece across the top to keep those together.

[tigweld]

I bet for the speeds you'll be goin' it will be fine, but It would look much better if it had something across the back and it would be an opportunity to put more speed holes on it. I also think if you ever broke an upper link bolt or let the bolts get loose you could rip the outer tab at the speed holes being it has no support.

[redcagepatrol]

I was able to work on it this weekend:
finished the gas tank mount, started truck - made sure it still ran...
made a "basket" for my tow strap and other recovery items behind the axle. It will have a hinged lid on top. Pulled the axle back off for final clean up and paint.

NEEDED for Clayton:
run brake lines (hard ones from center of axle out)
primer / paint
regear front axle
driveshaft, spare driveshaft
finish "basket" - I ran out of basket material...

WANTED before Clayton:
skins
lights
ice cheast mount
tool box mount
storage tray above fuel cell
redo front end (at least fenders)
put new winch on with new rope
bigger tires (need money...)
sliders
new paint (frame)
test run, tune shocks
new seats
lots of details

[redcagepatrol]

axle off and primed.
ice chest mount almost done
rear "box" is done with hinged cover but need some sort of latch
light panel done (decided that I'm not going ever make it street legal)

I plan on mounting a toolbox on the other side of the rig like the ice chest. After that is done, time for paint and to put it back together.

[Sharpe]

For latches, a boat shop like West Marine has all kinds of rubber loop type latches that are prety easy to adapt to most applications.

[redcagepatrol]

For latches, a boat shop like West Marine has all kinds of rubber loop type latches that are prety easy to adapt to most applications.

or I might use the "truck tool box" type if I can find a small one.

[TMatheaus]

that is a pretty small ice chest and holder

[DRAGOONRANCH]

He doesn't need a big one anymore. He can put the big one in Lynda's Jeep and just restock once in a while. Unless we raid hers first and drink him dry.

[redcagepatrol]

that thing will hold a case of beer... where there are only two seats on the rig, that should cover it...

[Lynda]

He doesn't need a big one anymore. He can put the big one in Lynda's Jeep and just restock once in a while. Unless we raid hers first and drink him dry.

Okay, but only until March, then you'll get you're butt kicked if you reach for my cerveza

[mudtoy67]

Okay, but only until March, then you'll get you're butt kicked if you reach for my cerveza

He's a big 'ol boy....you better bring a sack lunch.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

He's a big 'ol boy....you better bring a sack lunch.

Yep, I'll steal your beer then eat your lunch too! BTW, I like mustard and miracle whip and hold the tomatos.

[uglyota]

You got a nice rear end...

Not worried about visibility with the tire upright like that?

[redcagepatrol]

I am - that is just temporary till I get bigger / better tires... I'm just doing to strap my spare in with a ratchet for the tire being - especially for places like Clayton. For places like Spring Creek I won't carry one.