SquareD Part 6 Bumpers, Winches, wiring, lights, assembly

[Flyin6]

lotta DOT chatter......back to the build please

OK, back to the build Mr. Darren

First up, I sorted through the tools and laid them out and packed them up in one of the 10" Bosch L-Boxes

[Flyin6]

The spare parts I have accumulated so far were added to another 10" L-Box
You'll see clamps, nuts and bolts, electrical stuff, headlights exhaust clamp, silicone boost pipe couplers, tapes of all sorts, zip ties, grease gun, glues, gasket maker, Epoxy, brake line repair stuff, brass fittings, extra hose and clamps, extra electrical system parts and a host of other stuff. I'll add a tie rod, a couple bearings, and unique bits and pieces from time to time

[Flyin6]

The third box is a 5" unit which I am using to store extra survival equipment, like those 20 space blankets. Also some purlon rope, the multi tool, matches, 30 hour candles, emergency heaters, a knife, bandage and some other things. I still have a bug out bag in the truck as well, so this kit is more oriented to a camp or lager site.

[Flyin6]

All this stuff packed down easily into these three boxes.

The two top boxes are still empty and ready for other stuff

[Flyin6]

Back to the bumper, I started with adding in a stiffener to the winch base plate, tying it to the fairhead face/mount plate

[Flyin6]

Next, it's time to finish out this part/area of the bumper. Here it is before finishing

[Flyin6]

This area required a myriad of little triangle pieces which were time consuming to cut out and glue in place

[Flyin6]

I welded this piece of 3/16" in place first and ground the weld afterward

[Flyin6]

As smooth as that #36 grit flap wheel and that new Bosch grinder are getting things, this bumper will finish off nicely in a few days

[Flyin6]

And more pieces of the jig-saw puzzle

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And with the last pieces and a lot more grinding and smoothing

[Flyin6]

That right there was several hours or work and the end of a half-day of truck building

[Sammconn]

Looking good!
Just watch the paint! Grinders tend to make quick work of a nice paint job.

Hope I don't jynx you by mentioning it.

[Nate]

Nice progress on the bumper.  I would like to point out that we did not see a packing list or a load plan for those 3 boxes that were loaded and uploaded today.......;D

[rasimmo]

All this stuff packed down easily into these three boxes.

The two top boxes are still empty and ready for other stuff

I guess box #6 is loaded with the emergency supply of Twinkies that you did not want to mention so you just left it out all together.

[BobbyB]

Nice progress on the bumper.  I would like to point out that we did not see a packing list or a load plan for those 3 boxes that wereloaded and uploaded today.......;D

And to think a pilot neglected to have a load plan!

[Flyin6]

Looking good!
Just watch the paint! Grinders tend to make quick work of a nice paint job.

Hope I don't jynx you by mentioning it.

Already got into it

This paint is EASY to spot over, not like the pretty stuff on a daily driver

[Flyin6]

Nice progress on the bumper.  I would like to point out that we did not see a packing list or a load plan for those 3 boxes that wereloaded and uploaded today.......;D

That's undergrad stuff my friend...we piluts operate at the graduate level...

Actually, I have seasonal bags and the stuff in there is universal. A space blanket becomes a tent or rain suit...

Once I get that Dan Made fuel cell in there, I can concentrate on a load plan.


Speaking of new projects, who would be in favor of my sawing open the roof, along the vertical wall, installing a hinge on the front side and a fabric lines so I could get in and raise it up to get more room if I was playing lone survivor?

[Flyin6]

Nice progress on the bumper.  I would like to point out that we did not see a packing list or a load plan for those 3 boxes that wereloaded and uploaded today.......;D

And to think a pilot neglected to have a load plan!

Bobby, what is that disturbing avatar you have goin' on there! I swear if you watch that too much, you'll have bad dreams...kinda like Obummer being elected a third and forth term...Well maybe not that bad, but disturbing!

[TexasRedNeck]

Don. It's funny how we over look obvious at times. In your photo layout I just realized I need to put safety goggles in my kit.


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[Nate]

Speaking of new projects, who would be in favor of my sawing open the roof, along the vertical wall, installing a hinge on the front side and a fabric lines so I could get in and raise it up to get more room if I was playing lone survivor?

my I suggest you speak with a company that makes something like these

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=expandable+truck+toppers

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/6897-CampTop-Here-s-something-a-little-different

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=wildernest

if that is what you are talking about. 

because in all honesty don, I think that we to include yourself do not want to see another tac topper kind of project fail......?
I understand that these guys are all in the business to make some money, but maybe they might be interested in some sort of a joint project that could be marketed in the future and get you a little $$$$ as well?

[Flyin6]

Nate,

You doubtin' my fabricatin' abilities????

Ah, ye of so little faith

Think of it as all those aircraft designs that came before the Orville and Wilbur designed, flew and marketed the 737! (They did do that, right??)

Anyway, I spied it all out. First I glass in a wooden lip onto the inside top of the existing topper. Then I carefully saw through the middle of that "Flange." Having first added a piano hinge to the front edge it would instantly lift up. Then make up a simple bar which has one end bolted to the bottom and the other end has some rollers running in a channel and voila', the lifting mechanism is done. Then stitch up the fabric and you's done, just like that.

[rasimmo]

I'm with Nate on this one boss. Sounds like deja vu all over again.
But I think we could all have a good laugh seeing you hassle with it a couple weeks, scrapping the whole idea, ripping it off, and letting the prerangers shoot holes in it. Sound familiar? Or maybe change things up a little this time and use it as the roof for the chicken coop out at the farm.

[TexasRedNeck]

I'd opt for aluminum angle pop riveted and glassed or bonded on both pieces with pins at the end and the hinge up front


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[cudakidd53]

AAAAHHH.......DÉJÀ DON?
On a serious note, what about the hard walled styled, fold-out, triangular sides and back like they make for the motorcycle towable campers?  Still hinged at front, no canvas to rott or tear, and if sized correctly, sits atop current topper so rain should flow away and not dribble inside.

I think this is same concept RN is suggesting.

[TexasRedNeck]

Or specifically 3 inch on the fixed piece and 2 inch on the movable piece with and inch overlap to place weatherstripping. The 3 inch piece would protrude into the opening an inch and the 2 inch piece would reinforce thee movable atop and provide a sealing surface


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[Sammconn]

Speaking of new projects, who would be in favor of my sawing open the roof, along the vertical wall, installing a hinge on the front side and a fabric lines so I could get in and raise it up to get more room if I was playing lone survivor?

Oh no. I think he may have bumped his head!
Tac Topper Talk... ::)

[BobbyB]

Bobby, what is that disturbing avatar you have goin' on there! I swear if you watch that too much, you'll have bad dreams...kinda like Obummer being elected a third and forth term...Well maybe not that bad, but disturbing!

That would be the Sheen in Apocalypse Now. I was bored, saw the GIFs and thought... "cool"

[Nate]

Nate,

You doubtin' my fabricatin' abilities????

Ah, ye of so little faith

Think of it as all those aircraft designs that came before the Orville and Wilbur designed, flew and marketed the 737! (They did do that, right??)

Anyway, I spied it all out. First I glass in a wooden lip onto the inside top of the existing topper. Then I carefully saw through the middle of that "Flange." Having first added a piano hinge to the front edge it would instantly lift up. Then make up a simple bar which has one end bolted to the bottom and the other end has some rollers running in a channel and voila', the lifting mechanism is done. Then stitch up the fabric and you's done, just like that.

I truly don't believe that any of us here will/can doubt your fabrication skills.  it was more of a suggestion to open a dialog with companies that do this kind of stuff for a living and that way there will be a successful tac topper this time...?

[Flyin6]

Ahhh, it will be successful!

[Nate]

ok then ;D

[KensAuto]

Oh boy.

[Sammconn]

Yikes! Here we go again?  :)

[JR]

[Dustoff35]

TT2, Tac Topper II…

It sounds like a delaying tactic to me…


START IT UP!!!!!

[Flyin6]

Life intervenes...

[rasimmo]

TT2, Tac Topper II…

It sounds like a delaying tactic to me…


START IT UP!!!!!

I could not agree more. That way you can run over this failed topper build when you decide to rip it off the truck.

[KensAuto]

Duane, wouldn't this be TT3?

[rasimmo]

I believe the first two failures were on the same top. Just two different approaches.

[Flyin6]

I believe the first two failures were on the same top. Just two different approaches.

Correct

But failures?? Harsh, man, harsh! ;)

[KensAuto]

1 topper, 2 chapters. lol

[rasimmo]

I believe the first two failures were on the same top. Just two different approaches.

Correct

But failures?? Harsh, man, harsh! ;)

According to the definition "lack of success" I think that's the correct word. ;D

Really it's just an attempt to get you to postpone that idea long enough to engage the starter and blow a little smoke. Out of the tailpipe of course.

[Flyin6]

I believe the first two failures were on the same top. Just two different approaches.

Correct

But failures?? Harsh, man, harsh! ;)

According to the definition "lack of success" I think that's the correct word. ;D

Really it's just an attempt to get you to postpone that idea long enough to engage the starter and blow a little smoke. Out of the tailpipe of course.

Well, I'm going to get it running right after this bumper is finished

[JR]

Well, I'm going to get it running right after this bumper is finished

That will settle the native for a time. Maybe Norm could help you out,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[Sammconn]

Well, I'm going to get it running right after this bumper is finished

That will settle the native for a time. Maybe Norm could help you out,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Oooohhhh :)
So, uh, are you abandoning finishing the bumper then?  PokeDon.

[TexasRedNeck]

I believe the first two failures were on the same top. Just two different approaches.

Correct

But failures?? Harsh, man, harsh! ;)

According to the definition "lack of success" I think that's the correct word. ;D

Really it's just an attempt to get you to postpone that idea long enough to engage the starter and blow a little smoke. Out of the tailpipe of course.

Well, I'm going to get it running right after this bumper is finished

Whoa !!  We'll need our publicist to issue a press release. 


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[JR]

Well, I'm going to get it running right after this bumper is finished

What, and stop all the DOT efforts!!

It would be nice to hear it though.

[Sailingdude]

Just got caught up on this build. Looking good, I like that snorkel.

[EL TATE]

Why am I suddenly reminded of the Spruce Goose? With all the additional weight added on here should we look at adding another turbine?  :o

[KensAuto]

Everything okay Don?