Scott's Patrol Progress

**uglyota** · 11-27-2002, 12:06 PM

steering column?
I just put one on ebay. From an '85 mini truck. I think the 27 pound shipping weight will keep the bidders at bay. If you can find a way for me to cancel the post without messing up my feedback record, I'll do it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1873628193
Scott-what's that, a 4x2 yota steering wheel? You need a Momo up in that biatch

**redcagepatrol** · 12-03-2002, 01:43 PM

new pics up
http://www.offroadrepublic.com/gallery/albums.php
Busa came down and did my front bumper for me, I finished the cage less extra bracing, shock hoops, and spare tire carrier.

Lengthened the frame 2" to allow the rear part of the cage to look better and let the exo-cage bars connect easily. The body mounts to the cage where the tailgate is.

I cut out all of the rear sheetmetal and built a new frame to attach new metal to, should get to that this week.

Ordered gauges, wire harness, and alloy front shafts

**redcagepatrol** · 12-09-2002, 12:28 AM

kwality sheet metal work done on rear fenders.
pics updated on website, here is the rear pic

**robertf03** · 12-09-2002, 01:04 AM

did you use any sheet metal specific tools for that,like a hole punch or nibbler? Some sheet metal work is on the list of things to do for me.

**Fredo** · 12-09-2002, 01:37 AM

man, at first glance of that rear quarter/corner i thought that was a land rover.

**Broncocustom** · 12-09-2002, 08:04 AM

He might be using the plasma cutter they have.

**redcagepatrol** · 12-10-2002, 12:42 AM

I used the plasma cutter, jigsaw, and tinsnips for cutting the sheetmetal and some spare angle, pliers, lots of clamps, and a hammer to bend the edges.

Took off work today...
spare tire mount done
cage braceing done
rear shock mounts tacked in place, will wait to weld
finished winch mount

I took off tomorrow also, plan on making a firewall, mounting the clutch master, brake master, and peddles. I will also pull my axle shafts and send them off for treatment.

will get pics up later in the week, here is a tease...

**mark** · 12-10-2002, 06:45 AM

You and Dave need to get your stuff done so we can have a battle of the imports (although we decided Dave's is pretty much a one ton suburban).

BTW: I want to see a picture with the big tires on it not just the spares.

-Mark

**redcagepatrol** · 12-11-2002, 12:55 AM

didn't quite get the brake and clutch master mounted today but I only need about 2 more hours and it will be done. It has a new firewall now - huge task

where's the firewall???

**bburris** · 12-11-2002, 01:21 AM

Originally posted by redcagepatrol
where's the firewall???

good question

**redcagepatrol** · 12-13-2002, 11:41 AM

I am spending way to much on this toyota crap. I should have bought a FORD or at least an American brand of vehicle.

**Jackasic** · 12-13-2002, 11:52 AM

HAHAHAHAH, see what you get when you walk away from and don't sign out. My guess is James

**redcagepatrol** · 12-13-2002, 12:46 PM

DAMNIT JAMES,
I can't ever leave my desk unattended...

In other news, new pics are up and I am putting up more today.

EDIT: Lots of new pics up (110), all organized. starts from tering down Toyota to where it's at today.

www.offroadrepublic.com

**redcagepatrol** · 12-18-2002, 08:38 AM

another 20 pics up, bringing it to 130
http://www.offroadrepublic.com/gallery/albums.php

I took another two days off work...

all peddles mounted
clutch master mounted
brake booster mounted
passenger side foot board mounted
steering wheel mounted
gearbox mounted
frame notched and braced for gearbox and draglink
steering shaft lengthened and mounted
radiator mounted
tie rod put behind axle

**Jackasic** · 12-18-2002, 09:34 AM

WOW, that is some mad fabbing progress. Good job, you will be done soon at that pace.

What did you use to roll the sheet metal on the rear end caps? Very impresive Scott, I expect to see it in January for Katemcy.

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