Post by: America.Mike on November 21, 2019, 03:29:46 AM
I completely disassembled the truck down to the last bolt. Fixed all the panels and blasted frame and all drivetrain parts. I will be posting photos of the build and update info of parts used.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191121/ab56d19f185c39f6efa09defc5331e27.png)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191121/6d876a82efa8b35ad49aff2d3569c236.jpg)
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Post by: stlaser on November 21, 2019, 08:11:37 AM
Guys, this is one class act build right here. You will all enjoy! :likebutton:
Post by: Flyin6 on November 21, 2019, 09:33:41 AM
Shot out of left field
And I'm likin' it
What a way to intro!!!
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Post by: stlaser on November 21, 2019, 11:27:24 AM
For the record knowing me already has one strike or two against you! :wink:
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Post by: stlaser on November 21, 2019, 01:06:07 PM
You all have missed most of it on Instagram. Amazing work. And I’ll bet it runs when finished
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He posted video of it starting up awhile back
Post by: stlaser on November 21, 2019, 01:07:50 PM
if he knows Ash as well I'd say we should just ban him now
He does not (not that I’m aware of anyhow). However, you inadvertently helped with his gear install after selling the parts, runout issue I think on carrier if I recall correctly
Post by: America.Mike on November 21, 2019, 01:22:16 PM
Mike, maybe take a minute when you get time and post up under the Site Rules and introductions forum it’s the first one at top of main forum page. Give the rest of these guys a little bit on your back ground for those who don’t know you.I will do that when I have a chance. Sorry about that haha
For the record knowing me already has one strike or two against you! :wink:
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Post by: EL TATE on November 21, 2019, 01:32:17 PM
if he knows Ash as well I'd say we should just ban him now
He does not (not that I’m aware of anyhow). However, you inadvertently helped with his gear install after selling the parts, runout issue I think on carrier if I recall correctly
Small world!
Post by: stlaser on November 21, 2019, 01:39:59 PM
Mike, maybe take a minute when you get time and post up under the Site Rules and introductions forum it’s the first one at top of main forum page. Give the rest of these guys a little bit on your back ground for those who don’t know you.I will do that when I have a chance. Sorry about that haha
For the record knowing me already has one strike or two against you! :wink:
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No worries, just trying to keep you on the straight and narrow! Haha :tongue:
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Post by: KensAuto on December 01, 2019, 10:14:37 AM
In the ones you posted it looks like you did away with the fan. I assume to keep from having to cut the firewall?
Also looks like you didn't want to cut the frame for the AC compressor?
Post by: stlaser on December 01, 2019, 05:36:55 PM
Just for the record I wasn’t asking for more pics of the HH RCTT......
(H Hauler, aka Rodham Clinton Tow Truck) :evil:
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Post by: stlaser on December 01, 2019, 06:47:39 PM
Yeah ken...please tell us about this
What’s to say? Cankles isn’t getting any lighter and it has a tilt bed for loading along with a very big winch... :popcorn:
Post by: Flyin6 on December 01, 2019, 08:18:17 PM
Get something up before we loose this to these boneheads! ;-)
Post by: KensAuto on December 01, 2019, 08:33:34 PM
Funny/not funny Shawn!!
Post by: stlaser on December 01, 2019, 08:41:33 PM
Sorry Nate. Rather the name of that company not show up here, at this point in time.
Funny/not funny Shawn!!
:popcorn:
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Bone in pork loin lol boy was that a good first
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Post by: KensAuto on May 17, 2020, 03:40:18 PM
Amazing fab work. Beautiful job.
Interesting mods to the p/s box.
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Post by: America.Mike on May 17, 2020, 04:58:53 PM
Very clean UA2020 here we come!!!! :tongue:Yep if not we are heading to moab lol. I got a camping cabin rented just in case.
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Post by: America.Mike on May 17, 2020, 04:59:50 PM
It's about time!Thanks man! I am adding hydro assist to it.
Amazing fab work. Beautiful job.
Interesting mods to the p/s box.
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Post by: Flyin6 on May 17, 2020, 10:33:06 PM
i hope I see that thing parked beside my burb and camper in a month!
Post by: America.Mike on May 17, 2020, 10:34:56 PM
Beautiful work, all of it!As long as I get my front driveshaft in time and finish little things that need to be finished I’m game.
i hope I see that thing parked beside my burb and camper in a month!
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Post by: stlaser on May 17, 2020, 10:39:15 PM
Post by: America.Mike on May 17, 2020, 10:41:26 PM
Beautiful work, all of it!Thanks for the kind words I Really appreciate it. It has Been a balancing act this year lol
i hope I see that thing parked beside my burb and camper in a month!
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Post by: America.Mike on May 17, 2020, 10:41:43 PM
Good deal, between Mike and I maybe we can keep Don out of the proverbial mulch beds..... :popcorn:Haha
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Post by: Flyin6 on May 17, 2020, 10:43:28 PM
No fear lives here!
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Post by: America.Mike on May 20, 2020, 12:21:26 AM
Great looking rig, Mike!Thank you!
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Post by: Nate on May 20, 2020, 09:31:50 PM
Very clean build...done right...great example...me wants
You would not be able to resist the irch/urge/supposed need to leave it alone...... :popcorn:
Post by: Flyin6 on May 20, 2020, 10:27:55 PM
Well, you're right about that!Very clean build...done right...great example...me wants
You would not be able to resist the irch/urge/supposed need to leave it alone...... :popcorn:
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Post by: America.Mike on December 20, 2020, 09:19:41 PM
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The pop up camper build has started.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 20, 2020, 10:22:25 PM
Been following the camper build on Instagram. What the end goal?
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Post by: America.Mike on December 20, 2020, 11:10:36 PM
Shots fired, watch out mike!!The end goal? Have fun with it haha
Been following the camper build on Instagram. What the end goal?
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Post by: America.Mike on December 20, 2020, 11:12:16 PM
Good thing its not a Tac Topper...Lmao
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Post by: Flyin6 on December 21, 2020, 09:34:01 AM
I'd like to see a ton of information about this Armee Blazer. Great start...And maybe I can get a pic of it parked beside my burb this coming summer!
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Post by: America.Mike on December 28, 2020, 06:57:07 PM
Wow. That looks good. Just like all the rest of the build. Nicely done.Thanks man!
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Post by: America.Mike on December 28, 2020, 06:59:06 PM
And a test fit(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201228/055a1bf3b95f3b9fd6e5b1ae20bcd368.jpg)
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Post by: America.Mike on January 13, 2021, 05:09:54 PM
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Sure is a nice rig.
Post by: America.Mike on January 13, 2021, 07:30:58 PM
What did you use for the exterior paneling? Aluminum sheets?Thanks! I purchased .040” 4x10’ powder coated aluminum sheet from our local stock car parts warehouse.
Sure is a nice rig.
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Post by: America.Mike on January 13, 2021, 07:31:16 PM
Sweet rig :likebutton: :likebutton:Thanks!
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Post by: America.Mike on January 17, 2021, 09:16:54 PM
Mike looks good. what are you using to cut the aluminum sheets?Thank you! I purchased a Bauer metal sheer from harbor freight after my dewalt one took a dump. It works really good on this aluminum.
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I love the tail lights. This thing is awesome.Thank you!
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Post by: Flyin6 on March 29, 2021, 10:03:52 AM
So Mike, not to put you on the spot :evil: but you’re coming on the RM Trans Trail WY Trip right? :popcorn:Ya, let me second that spot puttin' thing.
What about it sarge, you coming?
I really want to see that chevy and meet up with the man who built it.
Or I could just put it up for a vote of the membership...So how many of you Real Men out there want this American named Mike to show up at the FIRST EVER real man off road get-together???
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Haha! I’m working double time on this to have it ready. I would love to meet up with you guys and shoot the crap.So Mike, not to put you on the spot :evil: but you’re coming on the RM Trans Trail WY Trip right? :popcorn:Ya, let me second that spot puttin' thing.
What about it sarge, you coming?
I really want to see that chevy and meet up with the man who built it.
Or I could just put it up for a vote of the membership...So how many of you Real Men out there want this American named Mike to show up at the FIRST EVER real man off road get-together???
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Post by: America.Mike on March 29, 2021, 10:09:03 AM
So Mike, not to put you on the spot :evil: but you’re coming on the RM Trans Trail WY Trip right? :popcorn:You would haha!
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Post by: America.Mike on March 29, 2021, 10:18:37 AM
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Post by: America.Mike on March 29, 2021, 10:15:07 PM
Looking mighty fine, Mike!Thanks!
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Post by: America.Mike on March 29, 2021, 10:16:17 PM
That Blazer looks great. How will you new camper top compare with the original hard top for weight?Thank you! I’m going to take a guess and say I’m around 320lbs currently. The stock glass top was a tank around 220lbs
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Post by: KensAuto on March 31, 2021, 12:55:01 AM
I thought he asked you how much the top weighed. ;PThat Blazer looks great. How will you new camper top compare with the original hard top for weight?Thank you! I’m going to take a guess and say I’m around 320lbs currently. The stock glass top was a tank around 220lbs
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Post by: America.Mike on March 31, 2021, 11:45:11 PM
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Post by: JR on March 31, 2021, 11:53:24 PM
I like the rear bumper, guess theres a little more to hang back there? Those slots in back would be great for lights. Light bar across the front of the topper?
Post by: America.Mike on March 31, 2021, 11:58:34 PM
Looks nice. Do you have a fan in there?Yep, the fan has ten speeds and sucks in air or pushes out and has a rain sensor which shuts the vent if it rains. The fan also has a temp setting which automatically opens vent and turns on fan if it gets (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210401/319a5cbea367b2b0239db7e61f0bdd0e.png)
I like the rear bumper, guess theres a little more to hang back there? Those slots in back would be great for lights. Light bar across the front of the topper?
to hot.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210401/200aa886c46a9495d42e15062bd2937a.jpg)
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Very nice.Thanks!
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Mike sold it a couple years back to a guy from chitcago I believe. Made good profit on it, maybe he’ll chime in….OK, well, heck!