90's throw back....Manche build

mcutler · Jan 30, 2017

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The Luke said:
Seriously dude, I know it's been said a dozen times. But, I'm ashamed to even put any of my work on the same site as this.

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hokie_yj said:
Just when you think a ***** can't possibly get any sexier... flashemifyougotem drool

Thanks guys!

Don't stop posting any builds on my account, we all get great ideas from each other....I know most of mine are a collaboration from other folks.

Matt

mcutler · Jan 31, 2017

Finally find some pics of my old Tellico cab truck!

85 cj7 frame, toy cab/clip narrowed 14"-cozy, Chevy leafs, 44/12 bolt 3.73, lock rights, 38tsl radials, double hump 327, th350, atlas2, home brew hydro steering, York on board air- clearance reason for hood scoop, rear radiator- and reason why I will never run another, split windshield no wipers or heat- squeegee on dash for condensation, home built 22 gal aluminum cell bottom feed attached to back of cab, street legal!

Circa 2000... I was 24 years old...holy history batman...

Good ol lower 2 at Tellico!

The previous configuration of the cj, before trashing the tub and building the cab truck....late 90's

Matt

5BrothersFabrication · Jan 31, 2017

The Luke said:
Seriously dude, I know it's been said a dozen times. But, I'm ashamed to even put any of my work on the same site as this.

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No ****, right???

WhyJayPA · Jan 31, 2017

Just read this whole thread today. Need to clean all the drool off my desk now. Nothing short of awesome.

mcutler · Feb 1, 2017

Thanks again guys

Pass front bump can done, along with last chassis triangulation. Finish other side, then onto exhaust, radiator, front clip tab out, and bumper finish...yay!

Matt

44BRAND · Feb 1, 2017

All the extra bracing you put on everything! :woot: Either you are planning to jump it off of Stone Mountain, or I don't know how my junk doesn't fall apart when it hits a pebble. :****: Love the build Matt.

LightBnDr · Feb 3, 2017

Yeah that's my only complaint reading and watching this build. You have just half assed the process. Rushing through. Paying no attention to detail.

For sure it's all just gonna rip apart pulling off the trailer. I'm bummed for you . . . . . .

Freakin sweet!!!

mcutler · Feb 3, 2017

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Thanks guys

Matt

stano · Feb 6, 2017

Just came by to check in and get my daily dose of vitamin BA(badass), I'm good now, plenty of badassary here to get my fix. Carry on, I bet you can't wait to get done.........

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s.frimodt · Feb 6, 2017

Even though I never in a million years would be as good a Fabricator as you, this is still a huge inspiration, and there's definitely a lot to be learned from your skills, out of curiosity, how many miles of weld do you think there is on this thing so far? Must be more than one would imagine

mcutler · Feb 8, 2017

stano said:
Just came by to check in and get my daily dose of vitamin BA(badass), I'm good now, plenty of badassary here to get my fix. Carry on, I bet you can't wait to get done.........

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Thanks stano!

mcutler · Feb 8, 2017

s.frimodt said:
Even though I never in a million years would be as good a Fabricator as you, this is still a huge inspiration, and there's definitely a lot to be learned from your skills, out of curiosity, how many miles of weld do you think there is on this thing so far? Must be more than one would imagine

You have me curious now on how much weld....hard to say in inches of weld...but I bet we can figure how many feet of wire. Let me study, thanks!

mcutler · Feb 8, 2017

Well after a week or more of strept, ear infections, steroids-seriously affecting my sleep, antibiotics, and the flu....and that's just me (Mattix my 4 yr old has been down as well) ....I finally scratched up enough energy to get the passenger side bump done!

Now all the heavy fab is done...whew...

Things should progress at a quicker pace to the finish line now!

Matt

mcutler · Feb 10, 2017

Who wants to contract the 90's throwback twin sister? Another eliminator ready for a Cutler Fab transformation!

Can be ready for koh 2018!

Matt

5BrothersFabrication · Feb 11, 2017

Shoot, better keep that one for spares!

onepieceatatime · Feb 11, 2017

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What kind of financing plans do you offer?

Or do you offer weekend long fabrication classes?

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mcutler · Feb 12, 2017

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5BrothersFabrication said:
Shoot, better keep that one for spares!

That's the original plan, but I've had some interest. This body is actually straighter than the first.

onepieceatatime said:
What kind of financing plans do you offer?

Or do you offer weekend long fabrication classes?

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Welcome anyone to come hang out for a shop day!

Matt

mcutler · Feb 13, 2017

Front clip workout. Header support attached, inner fenders trimmed back, progress on radiator mount.

Time to get nekked...

Matt

d9marko · Feb 13, 2017

I came thru Mt. Airy the other day and was thinking about the Manche. Be really cool rollin round in it!

mcutler · Feb 13, 2017

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d9marko said:
I came thru Mt. Airy the other day and was thinking about the Manche. Be really cool rollin round in it!

Should have hit me up!

Matt

Stretch · Feb 13, 2017

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mcutler said:
Should have hit me up!

Matt

I really need to swing by and check this thing out next time we are at the farm in Claudville. Between you and Scoche's 3.8SC project, y'all aren't helping my want of a Manche.

mcutler · Feb 13, 2017

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Stretch said:
I really need to swing by and check this thing out next time we are at the farm in Claudville. Between you and Scoche's 3.8SC project, y'all aren't helping my want of a Manche.

Yep, just a few more miles to me...your welcome anytime.

Matt

e4cutler · Feb 17, 2017

Wicked fab skills man, the build looks amazing! .... I'm guessing the "Cutler" in your username is your last name, my last name is also Cutler. You're only the 2nd one I've ever seen outside of my known family. What area is your family from? Most of mine is either in Houston, TX or Grapeland, TX.

mcutler · Feb 17, 2017

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Punkin85 said:
Wicked fab skills man, the build looks amazing! .... I'm guessing the "Cutler" in your username is your last name, my last name is also Cutler. You're only the 2nd one I've ever seen outside of my known family. What area is your family from? Most of mine is either in Houston, TX or Grapeland, TX.

Thanks, I appreciate it!

Yep. My father and I were born in upstate New York (Utica). I haven't been back there but once since I was a few weeks old. We actually lived in Denton TX, back '82-86. Been here in Mayberry the rest of my life. There are many cutlers up north. Very few in the south.

Matt

5BrothersFabrication · Feb 18, 2017

:dunno:

whiskeymakin · Feb 20, 2017

I might have missed it earlier in the thread, but how will the motor, trans and case be removed in the future?

mcutler · Feb 20, 2017

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whiskeymakin said:
I might have missed it earlier in the thread, but how will the motor, trans and case be removed in the future?

Everything comes out the bottom. I'll use this stand to set and roll away.

Matt

mcutler · Feb 20, 2017

Front clip is finished. Fenders tabbed, header panel done, front bumper done- with race ready push bar and ends capped. Once I get the radiator shrouded, I can pull the front body parts back off to finish all the under hood items...but I had to bolt the grill back together just for a satisfying piktuure!

-I'm not sold on the push bar yet, it will do it's job; push, protect the grill and a little bit of help in a roll over. Fortunately it's a disposable item, and can be changed in an afternoon if I get tired of looking at it. It does have a matching roll to the body. Plus the heims are spares for the steering...

The clear forward marker lights must be modified; the tire will eat them up on the back. I will make a false back and put a couple led lamps behind the lens.

Matt