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26451
« on: July 03, 2015, 09:52:25 AM »
Made some good progress, I bet those spacers are 1x3. The hinges have some give but still hold all that up.
I see you got the boxes already, thats a pretty healthy stack? Did you find a good price?
Buy the way guys, Ruff stuff is having a sale right now.
I shopped over at CPO, a big tool store online. The reconditioned boxes made the case for me. New was $44 I think, but those cost me $27. The 6" and 10" were pretty reasonable as well. Cheapest pricing I could find
26452
« on: July 03, 2015, 09:43:15 AM »
Metric combination wrenches 8mm-19mm
SAE combo wrenches 5/16 to 1"
Additional wrenches 22mm, 24mm,
12" crescent adjustable wrench
3/8" socket set, SAE std and deep
3/8" Metric sockets, std and deep
1/2" ratchet, with sliding handle strong enough to use as a breaker bar
1/2" drive deep SAE sockets up to 1"
1/2" dr. Metric sockets
3/8" and 1/2" wobble extensions
Flex joint 3/8" and 1/2" sockets
#1&2 cross tip screwdriver
Flat tip screw driver
Stubby flat tip and cross tip screwdrivers
Standard pliers
Wire cutter pliers
Needle nose pliers
Snap ring pliers
Bolt cutter
Utility knife like a Leatherman
Ball peen hammer
Small grease gun
Socket/special tool to fit the large nut or spanner type nut that retains your axle or hub at the front axle possibly the rear axle nut socket as well
Butane soldering torch
Strap wrench/filter-wrench
Pickle fork
Aluminum pipe wrenches 14" or 18"
Magnet and 550 cord
head lamp
wire crimpers/strippers
channel locks
1/4" drive 'little' sockets
allen wrenches or allen head sockets
feeler gauges
12v test light or multi meter
Vice grips
Magnet, telescoping
Bottle neck jack
26453
« on: July 03, 2015, 09:38:06 AM »
* Collapsable mirror (think old school antennae) with magnet on end
* Flexible claw gripper - long springy thing with three grabber hooks and a plunger end. Can grab that precious part you just dropped down into the intake valley, back of engine etc.
Those are tools my friend, not expendables/supplies/parts But I'll include the antenna/magnet thing. I actually bought one yesterday and it's in "The Demo" tool kit I'm building
26454
« on: July 03, 2015, 09:29:29 AM »
It's heavy!
Could it be from the "IronTon" screwdrivers?
Yep IronTron (Junk) I purchased them because the whole set was like $19.95, and I used a couple of them, throwing the rest of them in a drawer for the kids and wife to use and lose
26455
« on: July 02, 2015, 10:52:29 PM »
Did you mention where you acquired the hinges? I like those, they look pretty well made.
I made them up from loose parts, Ken Poly bushing in a DOM sleeve with a grease zerk Got them from Ruff-Stuff Then several shock tabs in 1/2" drilled out to 19/32" 9/16 X 4" bolts with nylon lock nuts
26456
« on: July 02, 2015, 10:33:21 PM »
And that took me up to 1930...time to clean myself up as well as that black mutt and cook up some spaghetti for the pre-rangers
That would be build day #275
26457
« on: July 02, 2015, 10:31:48 PM »
The fit is zero clearance and alignment was spot on
26458
« on: July 02, 2015, 10:31:03 PM »
The fit was tight! I had to wiggle the bars onto and down the tubes an eighth of an inch at a time until I got them in position.
Not sure if I am staying right here with 4 or maybe add in another for good measure
26459
« on: July 02, 2015, 10:29:11 PM »
And 24 holes later:
26460
« on: July 02, 2015, 10:28:13 PM »
The three horizontal tubes will run through 4 steel rectangle sections mounted upright.
Should be pretty strong
26461
« on: July 02, 2015, 10:26:03 PM »
That's man-work right there. That model 3 bender will flat work out your entire upper body. I prefer to keep it manual and not air/hydraulic just to get the workout. It's like upright rows, about 60 reps, pulling with every ounce of your strength
YEA!
26462
« on: July 02, 2015, 10:23:39 PM »
A simple 90 degree bend will space out the rack to give me a wee bit of room behind the carrier for some "other stuff"
26463
« on: July 02, 2015, 10:21:54 PM »
It will take 21 feet of 2" X .120 DOM tubing to span the tailgate and support a couple hundred pounds. About 116 for the tire/wheel, 120 lbs of water + structure + water jugs
I'm estimating 280 lbs fully loaded
26464
« on: July 02, 2015, 10:19:52 PM »
Not perfectly spaced, but I wanted the center bar to bisect the turn signal and the brake light lenses
26465
« on: July 02, 2015, 10:18:47 PM »
I created a little bit of space so it won't be too tough to assemble
26466
« on: July 02, 2015, 10:17:48 PM »
Time to get busy building the spare tire carrier
I'm using three hinge points for added strength
26467
« on: July 02, 2015, 10:15:05 PM »
It's heavy!
26468
« on: July 02, 2015, 10:14:28 PM »
Lotza stuff
26469
« on: July 02, 2015, 10:12:03 PM »
The tools are accumulating
26470
« on: July 02, 2015, 10:10:16 PM »
It's a tall stack which I will likely break down, using one stack to support one end of a desk/bunk thing I'll be hanging in the bed
26471
« on: July 02, 2015, 10:09:01 PM »
Everything about them reeks quality. The handles are robust as are the simple latches
26472
« on: July 02, 2015, 10:07:39 PM »
The three short boxes were factory reconditioned and looked new, but only $27 ea!
26473
« on: July 02, 2015, 10:06:24 PM »
Known size compare...standard ball cap inside
26474
« on: July 02, 2015, 10:04:39 PM »
You simply stack one box on top of another and it locks together.
The plastic is tough, reinforced, and lightweight
Here we are looking at 3ea 4.5" deep boxes, 1-6" deep box, and 2ea. 10" deep boxes
26475
« on: July 02, 2015, 10:02:38 PM »
OK as a natural carry over from the thread where we created the ideal survival tool box, I decided to actually assemble that kit and see if I could pack it into the Bosch L-Boxes I just purchased
First lets look at the L-box system itself
Here is my stack consisting of 6 separate boxes
26476
« on: July 02, 2015, 09:59:45 PM »
I have had a buddy ask me about the steps when I do my rear bumper.
I've had a topper on my truck since day one, never been off.
With the topper in the way, the steps won't be a lot of good in my mind.
Now this swing away step...I need to see this. Might be an answer to me as well.
I envision removing the tailgate and the lift gate/lid/window/whatever that thing is and building that door and window deal. I see creating a simple set of steps that slide into the bumper and can be pulled out when at a bivouac to allow your to step right up into the rear if you want to
26477
« on: July 02, 2015, 09:52:49 PM »
I suggest the fall when the weather is more tolerable. Firewood, fire pit, some lawn chairs, and a nip of Old No. 7
Do it here and I will provide some KY Bourbon, and maybe some Bailey's...
26478
« on: July 02, 2015, 09:46:58 PM »
Love that pic...Definitely a keeper!
26479
« on: July 02, 2015, 09:45:31 PM »
I made Spaghetti with hot peppers in olive oil and some good ole' Texas Toast!
26480
« on: July 02, 2015, 09:42:58 PM »
Solder
Electrical tape
RTV gasket maker
WD-40
Selection of crimp on wire ends
Selection of tie-wraps
Selection of fuses
Spare light bulbs
Bottle of black pepper
Tube of grease
Selection of nuts and bolts
100 MPH tape
Cotter keys
Selection of O-rings
Spare Schrader valve for your wheel
Some rope or chord
Piece of sandpaper
Spare parts as you see fit for your particular vehicle/application
Selection of hose-clamps
Oils: Motor,trans, power steering.
Tire plug kit and compressor
Roll of red and black wire probably 12/14 GA
a spare pos/neg batt terminal
Head lamp
power inverter unless installed
Fix-a-flat
wiper blades
50/50 coolant
JB-Weld
Super glue
Teflon tape
Trash bags
26481
« on: July 02, 2015, 09:41:35 PM »
We have the zip ties and chord/rope covered
So is the superglue and the fluids,
However the sawzall blades have not been, Interesting but that dog just might hunt, Vice grip handle saw...
BTW, I went out today and started assembling these two lists. I'll create a new thread showing this and the tool kit actually coming together
26482
« on: July 02, 2015, 01:41:29 PM »
I'll field these questions, all pretty good ones. My response in red above^^
Gotcha on those Don. Answers make sense. And yup...the squirrel story was good. ;)
Just glanced over at that side by side...and smiled
26483
« on: July 02, 2015, 01:40:43 PM »
...possibly
But you could still get that wheel off the ground by just driving up some inclined plane (ramp) while hanging the tire off in space. Use 4WD to get you up there then back off again later.
I'm not saying yes or no, what do some others think...and thanks for the suggestion, bottle jacks are cheap!
26484
« on: July 02, 2015, 01:14:58 PM »
After waaaaayyyy too many hours than I care to admit to :o I have reached the end of the BigD threads and am "caught up". Don't tell my wife okay? ;)
I am literally astonished with the care and thought you have put into this. Thanks so much for sharing it!! WOW!
But of course, being an internet troll (well not a troll but someone watchin' and thinking about someone else's build instead of doing anything myself to further the knowledge base :-[) I wanted to suggest a couple of things (and you have probably already thought about them but figured I would ask-
I like the way Chebbie and GMC have the side corner steps in the rear bumper corners to make access to the bed easier. I am wondering if you thought about cutting something like that into it? I believe you have the space in the face of the bumper no? I know you are putting a ladder on too but just thinking it might be an easy way to grab something from the bed. Of course, if you're doing the full on open door instead of the tailgate maybe only having a "step" on the "open" side of said door would make sense.
At the moment I am planning of building a pull out step thing onto the bottom side of the rear bumper. Haven't started that yet, but that's how I planned to solve that dilema
I also wonder about putting a "foot" (saying "foot" cause "hi-lift catchy point" sounded weird) on the bottom of the bumpers (front and back) so if you use the hi-lift as a jack it is not sitting on flat metal. Instead the "teeth" of the hi-lift lifting point would sort of "fit" a similarly serrated sort of foot on the bottom of the bumper for safety. Ask me how I know about safety when a very heavy truck is precariously balanced on a hi-lift extended way up and the hi-lift is engaging on flat metal. :o No...wait...scratch that... don't ask me. I will start sweating and curl up in a fetal position....again.
Hi-Lift jack: There will be a poly jack base incorporated into the swing away tire carrier. I plan to fab up an adapter that fits the jack and attaches to the clevis attachment bosses. I figure that would be super secure and could even act as a semi-safe tempo lack stand
Lastly and I promise... the last....well for this post anyway ::) are you cutting in a wiring/power port for the trailer in the hitch? I didn't see a cutout for that. Figure I would mention it now before its all painted, etc.
Yes, Already have it. I will have power connections for shore power and a 12VDC connection capable of being used as a jumper cable or power connection between the truck and the trailer for camping ops
As for starting Big D I don't care when you start it. Would I like to see it? Yup....but I think you cited some pretty good reasons for not doing it...."before its time".
It will get started all in good time. You read "Patience and a squirrel" yet?
(Yup....see what I did there....just tried to get on Don's good side by agreeing with him on the start-up so he wouldn't slam me for being a couchriding internet troll....or at least that's what I was trying to do....ha!)
Ah we don't do all that belittling stuff here. That's adolescent and inconsistent with what we are hoping to portray here
I'll field these questions, all pretty good ones. My response in red above^^
26485
« on: July 02, 2015, 01:11:00 PM »
Solder
Electrical tape
RTV gasket maker
WD-40
Selection of crimp on wire ends
Selection of tie-wraps
Selection of fuses
Spare light bulbs
Bottle of black pepper
Tube of grease
Selection of nuts and bolts
100 MPH tape
Cotter keys
Selection of O-rings
Spare Schrader valve for your wheel
Some rope or chord
Piece of sandpaper
Spare parts as you see fit for your particular vehicle/application
Selection of hose-clamps
Oils: Motor,trans, power steering.
Tire plug kit and compressor
Roll of red and black wire probably 12/14 GA
a spare pos/neg batt terminal
Head lamp
power inverter unless installed
Fix-a-flat
wiper blades
50/50 coolant
JB-Weld
Super glue
26486
« on: July 02, 2015, 01:04:25 PM »
I've never seen nor used them
Looks like I'm going to have to enrich my tool box some
Just came back from an all morning long tool shopping expedition. I'm putting together that tool box we are debating here. I was thinking of laying it all out and photographing, then insert a title for each piece. That way you could send the Jpeg to someone, they would only need to expand the photo to get a complete description
I'm about 90% of that list right now
The Bosch took boxes show up today
26487
« on: July 02, 2015, 09:07:42 AM »
and what does/do ordering cinnamon disk's have to do with any of this......?
Used to put a bowl of them on my desk and a pouch of them on the "Dash" of the Chinook People would wander in my office, get one, chat for awhile, then leave. Same when flying. Customers would wander up into the cockpit, grab a couple, look out the windshield, then realize we were WAY too close to the Chinook or C130 next to us in flight and leave. I can't see surviving without them!
26488
« on: July 02, 2015, 08:58:57 AM »
I cleaned up the list some
Great little (Maybe not so little) tool kit shaping up here. What I plan to do is to actually put together this tool kit, photo it up, pack it up, and see how all that fits in Square D. I believe we are getting there, heck, I'd feel comfortable going off with the tools listed so far, but let's look over it and get some more smart guys to voice
One wish: There are usually twice the number of guests looking over this stuff as we members. My guess is there are a number of smart guys in amongst that group. I wish they would join up and post their thoughts as well...But that's just a hope
Metric combination wrenches 8mm-19mm
SAE combo wrenches 5/16 to 1"
Additional wrenches 22mm, 24mm,
12" crescent adjustable wrench
3/8" socket set, SAE std and deep
3/8" Metric sockets, std and deep
1/2" ratchet, with sliding handle strong enough to use as a breaker bar
1/2" drive deep SAE sockets up to 1"
1/2" dr. Metric sockets
3/8" and 1/2" wobble extensions
Flex joint 3/8" and 1/2" sockets
#1&2 cross tip screwdriver
Flat tip screw driver
Stubby flat tip and cross tip screwdrivers
Standard pliers
Wire cutter pliers
Needle nose pliers
Snap ring pliers
Bolt cutter
Utility knife like a Leatherman
medium ball peen hammer
Small grease gun
Socket/special tool to fit the large nut or spanner type nut that retains your axle or hub at the front axle possibly the rear axle nut socket as well
Butane soldering torch
Strap wrench/filter-wrench
Pickle fork and 3-4 lb hammer(front end repairs/parts)
Aluminum pipe wrenches 14" or 18"
Magnet and 550 cord
head lamp
wire crimpers/strippers
channel locks
1/4" drive 'little' sockets
allen wrenches or allen head sockets
feeler gauges
12v test light or multi meter
Vice grips
26489
« on: July 02, 2015, 08:50:44 AM »
How about a couple trash bags. For emergency bucket or any number of uses.
I just posted the amended list, so if you please, throw them on there And folks, do what Matt just did here. tell us the reason you think the item should be included -Thanks!
26490
« on: July 02, 2015, 08:49:13 AM »
OK, here is essentially the same list, just cleaned up some. I dumped some things which were mentioned twice (like my small roll of copper wire)
Not sure on the trenching tool for a tool kit, I consider that pioneering equipment (Another category) which in my thinking you'd have as well. This is just the spare parts box to augment the tool box, where, for example, you will find the soldering iron. The siphon hose was moved to the tool kit post.
Solder
Electrical tape
RTV gasket maker
WD-40
Selection of crimp on wire ends
Selection of tie-wraps
Selection of fuses
Spare light bulbs
Bottle of black pepper
Tube of grease
Selection of nuts and bolts
100 MPH tape
Cotter keys
Selection of O-rings
Spare Schrader valve for your wheel
Some rope or chord
Piece of sandpaper
Spare parts as you see fit for your particular vehicle/application
Selection of hose-clamps
Oils: Motor,trans, power steering.
Tire plug kit and compressor
Roll of red and black wire probably 12/14 GA
a spare pos/neg batt terminal
Head lamp
power inverter unless installed
Fix-a-flat
wiper blades
50/50 coolant
26491
« on: July 02, 2015, 08:41:26 AM »
Solder
Electrical tape
RTV gasket maker
WD-40
Selection of crimp on wire ends
Selection of tie-wraps
Selection of fuses
Spare light bulbs
Small coil of copper wire
Bottle of black pepper
Tube of grease
Quart of motor oil
Selection of nuts and bolts
100 MPH tape
Cotter keys
Selection of O-rings
Spare Schrader valve for your wheel
Some rope or chord
Piece of sandpaper
Spare parts as you see fit for your particular vehicle/application
Selection of hose-clamps
Oils. Motor,trans, power steering.
Tire plug kit and compressor
Stash of appropriate ammo for carry weapons.
a roll of red and black wire probably 12/14 GA
a spare pos/neg batt terminal
Head lamp
power inverter unless installed
If you have solder, then you'll need a soldering iron....
Fix-a-flat
wiper blades
50/50 coolant
trany fluid
siphon hose (you may need to appropriate fuel)
Trench tool
OK this the current list, good one. I'm going to edit due to some redundancies and post up that list
26492
« on: July 02, 2015, 08:37:22 AM »
Think they'll let him perform live at the White House? ::)
Now that's funny!
26493
« on: July 02, 2015, 08:26:30 AM »
I have a problem and need a support group....
This was just relocating a few boxes.....
most with 1000 in each...
And I thought I had a bunch!
26494
« on: July 01, 2015, 08:15:32 PM »
26495
« on: July 01, 2015, 08:04:06 PM »
some days ya next to get some minor runaround work done and regroup and then be able refocus with an organized mind and plan of attack. i do this often when i find that i cant move without tripping over tools and stock. i teach this to my guys and remind them we work like gentleman and its show in our work.
Copy that. And getting rid of work is what I have been doing. Spent from around 1000 until about 1730 spreading mulch, pruning trees, pulling weeds, and cutting grass. All that to get that monkey off my back so I can get back to the Square D project. Should happen tomorrow...Friday will be a farm day probably
26496
« on: July 01, 2015, 08:00:57 PM »
What is the bottle of black pepper for?
Will seal small radiator leaks And helps season squirrel! ;-))
26497
« on: July 01, 2015, 08:00:19 PM »
OK, others?
26498
« on: July 01, 2015, 05:54:56 PM »
Allright folks, same-same here as we are doing with the tool box list
The base list appears below
Copy that list or the latest version and paste it onto your post and change the font color of the additions you are making.
Here we go:
Solder
Electrical tape
RTV gasket maker
WD-40
Selection of crimp on wire ends
Selection of tie-wraps
Selection of fuses
Spare light bulbs
Small coil of copper wire
Bottle of black pepper
Tube of grease
Quart of motor oil
Selection of nuts and bolts
100 MPH tape
Cotter keys
Selection of O-rings
Spare Schrader valve for your wheel
Some rope or chord
Piece of sandpaper
Spare parts as you see fit for your particular vehicle/application
26499
« on: July 01, 2015, 05:51:40 PM »
OK people, this is how this is gonna work.
I am kitting out the new tool boxes for Square D with some newly purchased tools and some old ones as well.
I listed a good start to a tool kit below. If after reviewing the list, which should be a good basic list for anyone poking around here and asking "What tools should I carry?" then we can point them to this list. Maybe if we get enough participation I can sticky the thing.
So the condition is you have a Bug-Out vehicle. Lets say an older 2500 series since they seem to be most common. This theoretical truck is made by the FordChevyMopar company. Space will be limited so the size of the tool box needs to be a consideration.
Do not include parts or expendables, as those will be listed in a separate thread.
If you want to add to the list, then copy and paste the existing list and make your additions at the bottom or perhaps where they should fall, but make your addition a different color font so we can see the changes.
OK clear on the procedure??
So without further adieu'
Metric combination wrenches 8mm-18mm
SAE combo wrenches 5/16 to 1"
Additional wrenches 22mm, 24mm,
12" crescent adjustable wrench
3/8" socket set, SAE std and deep
3/8" Metric sockets, std and deep
1/2" ratchet, with sliding handle strong enough to use as a breaker bar
1/2" drive deep SAE sockets up to 1"
1/2" dr. Metric sockets
3/8" and 1/2" wobble extensions
Flex joint 3/8" and 1/2" sockets
#1&2 cross tip screwdriver
Flat tip screw driver
Stubby flat tip and cross tip screwdrivers
Standard pliers
Wire cutter pliers
Needle nose pliers
Snap ring pliers
Bolt cutter
Utility knife like a Leatherman
medium ball peen hammer
Small grease gun
Socket/special tool to fit the large nut or spanner type nut that retains your axle or hub at the front axle
Butane soldering torch
26500
« on: July 01, 2015, 08:03:56 AM »
Hmmm. Dangit Don, now there's something else for me to buy.
Sorry...
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