My new skid plate
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My new skid plate
I thought that the stock skid plate was kinda ugly and hated the way that it looked so i took matters into my own hands. I went out bought some steel pipe and a sheet of .125". From there i took some dimensions and got to welding.
This is the truck before:
as it took shape:
yes the mounting brackts are meant to be twisted to fit the frame
And the final product:
i actually am going to cover the space between the upper ends of the bars with some expanded steel. Also thinking of painting the plate and exp. steel a blue color...any input?
Also why are some people (ex:guy that sold me the steel) so determined to make it as hard as possible for a young person (me at 16) with the ability and know how, to actually accomplish something. He asked about what the metal was for and i mentioned my project. He had nothing but reasons why i couldn't, shouldn't, or were not able to do something as simple as this. I got close to the same reaction from a neighbor too. Was it just them or are people starting to lose faith in the youth of our nation. I hear it more often and i just don't understand what they are thinking. If anyone could help me out with this i would be more than happy to listen.
This is the truck before:
as it took shape:
yes the mounting brackts are meant to be twisted to fit the frame
And the final product:
i actually am going to cover the space between the upper ends of the bars with some expanded steel. Also thinking of painting the plate and exp. steel a blue color...any input?
Also why are some people (ex:guy that sold me the steel) so determined to make it as hard as possible for a young person (me at 16) with the ability and know how, to actually accomplish something. He asked about what the metal was for and i mentioned my project. He had nothing but reasons why i couldn't, shouldn't, or were not able to do something as simple as this. I got close to the same reaction from a neighbor too. Was it just them or are people starting to lose faith in the youth of our nation. I hear it more often and i just don't understand what they are thinking. If anyone could help me out with this i would be more than happy to listen.
Last edited by ScottG; 09-14-2006 at 05:45 PM.
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When I had mine made, I utilized the tow hook bolts. Whatever gets the job done though!
I had mine(now owned by 99xltoffroad)made by a alum fab shop. I told them I wanted it made of 1/4 alum diamond plate. They just kinda laughed at me when I gave the specs. It was a solid SOB when all said and done. Don't let anyone discourage you! I'm 23 with a beard of a 43 y/o and they still pissed on the idea.
I had mine(now owned by 99xltoffroad)made by a alum fab shop. I told them I wanted it made of 1/4 alum diamond plate. They just kinda laughed at me when I gave the specs. It was a solid SOB when all said and done. Don't let anyone discourage you! I'm 23 with a beard of a 43 y/o and they still pissed on the idea.
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Looks real good i say use the same sheet metal as you used on the skid plate to fill the gap under the tow hooks. Also i wouldnt even worry about painting it, it looks sweet the way it is.
Oh yeah and when it is complete go back to the guy who sold you the metal and show him the finished product. I hate people who are like that, but i love proving them wrong. Which in your case you did a very good job at.
Oh yeah and when it is complete go back to the guy who sold you the metal and show him the finished product. I hate people who are like that, but i love proving them wrong. Which in your case you did a very good job at.
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Originally Posted by Lone-Ranger
This is the truck before:
as it took shape:
yes the mounting brackts are meant to be twisted to fit the frame
And the final product:
i actually am going to cover the space between the upper ends of the bars with some expanded steel. Also thinking of painting the plate and exp. steel a blue color...any input?
as it took shape:
yes the mounting brackts are meant to be twisted to fit the frame
And the final product:
i actually am going to cover the space between the upper ends of the bars with some expanded steel. Also thinking of painting the plate and exp. steel a blue color...any input?
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Originally Posted by Lone-Ranger
Also why are some people (ex:guy that sold me the steel) so determined to make it as hard as possible for a young person (me at 16) with the ability and know how, to actually accomplish something. He asked about what the metal was for and i mentioned my project. He had nothing but reasons why i couldn't, shouldn't, or were not able to do something as simple as this. I got close to the same reaction from a neighbor too. Was it just them or are people starting to lose faith in the youth of our nation. I hear it more often and i just don't understand what they are thinking. If anyone could help me out with this i would be more than happy to listen.
Thats just how people are. I get that alot with my SAS since its been a continous project for 2 years everyone tells me to just give up. I dont really understand why people have so little faith. My friends dad is really into building cars and he asks me like every week when im going to sell it so he can buy it and finish it. So i tell him as soon as its done he'll know by the swamper tracks in his front yard.
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