90's throw back....Manche build

[mcutler]

Appreciate it guys

Front rails nearly done today.

Mock up radiator

Matt

Matt

 

[mcutler]

Btw, forgot this little sketch. The winch will be below and behind the radiator. Keeping as much weight a low as possible, and also best possible approach angle.

Matt

 

[mcutler]

Rolled the bumper today. 1.75-.188.
Finished the remainder of the front frame and got one corner tied in.

Matt

 

[5BrothersFabrication]

I think you should do this professionally. You're a hell of a fabberkater, and quick to boot! :dblthumb:

 

[mcutler]

Re: Re: 90's throw back....Manche build

I think you should do this professionally. You're a hell of a fabberkater, and quick to boot! :dblthumb:

I wish I could make enough money to do so. I live on the wrong coast. Not enough off-roaders per capita here in NC...

Thanks 5 bros

Matt

 

[cccj]

Love this build!!! :woot: :dblthumb:

 

[mcutler]

Mo toob...

Rear x's almost done...2 more legs.
All the tube is cut to finish the cage area, ready to be fit. Also some layout to start cutting the remainder of .120 wall. All the other triangulated lacing will be thinner wall/smaller diameter.

Matt

 

[sleepsontoilet]

Wow! drool

 

[lowbudgetjunk]

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Depends on how nice a living you have to make. You could make a living building, you have the skill set.

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[mcutler]

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Thanks toilet....feels odd typing that...

Depends on how nice a living you have to make. You could make a living building, you have the skill set.

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Thanks for the confidence. I'd love to do one large project a year for willing customers. Last year I built a Bro-lite truck for a local racer-Dylan Wiles. He took it to Robby Gordon's shop a couple weeks ago, and Robby even drove it. Gordon even had some nice things to say about my work. My wife has no interest in my off road hobbies, (2 of my boys do), so it's nice to have my work acknowledged by my peers. Thanks again.

For now, until my youngest goes to school, the wife stays at home. My career must stay constant till then. Anything could happen after that!

Matt

 

[lowbudgetjunk]

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I have two semi local guys in line for projects. I'd love to get on the list for a future project. Maybe a pre runner type mobile or a redo on a chassis I destroy

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[mcutler]

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I have two semi local guys in line for projects. I'd love to get on the list for a future project. Maybe a pre runner type mobile or a redo on a chassis I destroy

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I'd be happy to talk with you guys.

Give me a call sometime.

336.401.2830

Matt

 

[mcutler]

A little more...


Got the X behind the fuel cell in. Started on the slender double-X on the belt bars to rear bumper.

I really like the look of the slender-X with the slight kick from the back. But I'm not sure if I like the side profile. Couple comparison pics.

I can still go with the straight leg

Matt

 

[44BRAND]

I think the straight leg follows the chassis lines much better, don't like the side view with the bent leg. Just my 2 cents. Awesome as hell build. I'm always glad to see updates on this build.

 

[mcutler]

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I think the straight leg follows the chassis lines much better, don't like the side view with the bent leg. Just my 2 cents. Awesome as hell build. I'm always glad to see updates on this build.

Yep, I feel the same way, but I like it from every other angle. I do appreciate the input and compliments.

Went with the original kick. It looks great from 359 different angles...and it will spend most of its life covered by bedsides. Also got the spreader behind the radiator in and one roof bar done.

Matt

 

[5BrothersFabrication]

LOVE. drool

 

[jwilson645]

THAT right there is a beautiful notch job.!!! :woot:

 

[mcutler]

Re: Re: 90's throw back....Manche build

THAT right there is a beautiful notch job.!!! :woot:

Thanks guys.


Here's that notch welded.

Matt

 

[mcutler]

More progress last night. Only 2 pieces of .120 tube left on the back end, (at bump stops), and of course the bumper area once the skins are in place.
B-pillar x's are done. C-Pillar lower diagonals in. Roof diagonals are done. I put some roll in them to gain an inch more head room. Then got back to the front...

Only a few gussets, and a small attachment for seat belt shoulder clips, then the roof can go back on.





Matt

 

[the_white_shadow]

No windshield bars? Beautiful work as always. I'm stealing several ideas for my build.

 

[June dog]

This thing makes me tingle in ways it shouldn't . Looking forward to seeing it finished. :drinkers:

 

[Jduck]

The x bars in the bed are flashemifyougotem

 

[Rokcrler]

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Nicely done. The subtle rolled roof bars are a sweet touch!

 

[mcutler]

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No windshield bars? Beautiful work as always. I'm stealing several ideas for my build.

Yes, just not too that point yet. After I tie the radiator area to the "firewall", they'll go in. Thanks shadow

This thing makes me tingle in ways it shouldn't . Looking forward to seeing it finished. :drinkers:

Thanks dog, if everything stays on schedule, in the woods this fall.

The x bars in the bed are flashemifyougotem

Thanks jduck. Look forward to checking out Dustin's when it makes it home.

Nicely done. The subtle rolled roof bars are a sweet touch!

Thanks. Never hurts to have another inch or two for your noggin.

Matt

 

[NP]

Man alive it just keeps getting better. Bad ass no doubt

 

[mcutler]

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Man alive it just keeps getting better. Bad ass no doubt

Thanks NP.

Just some miscellaneous progress tonight. Biggest hurdle was finally burning in the engine crossmember so I can have a near rolling chassis. Just the trans to mount, and waiting on two more shocks and bumps.

Few guilty pleasure pictures, (and motivation). Finally on the ground at full bump and rolling around.

Still approximately an inch to top of roof

More tomorrow



Matt

 

[chef717]

this thing is going to be bad ass !!!

 

[mcutler]

Still pretty hot in the shop today, no heavy fabrication. But I did find something to keep Carter out of my hair...

Tight fit on the grill support. No hood pins in this build...functional hood release and secondary latch. There will be an air dam, over radiator to grill support, to ram air to the radiator, and attach said support.

Naked front end tubing

More tonight



Matt

 

[xjcrawler]

Is the top going to be mounted back on permanent or will you make it removable somehow?

 

[mcutler]

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It'll be permanent, until I kill it and need another. Just removed for full welding of cage.

Matt