Author Topic: SquareD Part 6 Bumpers, Winches, wiring, lights, assembly (Read 456073 times)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1400 on:** July 22, 2015, 11:03:14 PM »

And that is that for build day two hundred eighty something

Sammconn · « **Reply #1401 on:** July 23, 2015, 11:53:51 AM »

Crank handle looks good, stowage looks good too.
The whole package is looking great!

Can't believe there has been no DOT activity for over 12 hours...hmm.

Looks like the red dog has taken to the gas bottle cap for a new chew toy. Should probably get it before it becomes a hide and seek mission.

Too bad on the front sweeper mount. Cut, clean, reweld, grind, and repaint.
All because of a couple inches. That's how it goes though, and once you're done no one will ever know, well no one other than all of us.

Keep up the good work!

EL TATE · « **Reply #1402 on:** July 23, 2015, 12:29:26 PM »

Well done. it's almost as though the hood is in the way of the sweeper, not the other way around. The eye on the brush guard looks evenly spaced. your camera is mind screwing us. I say move the hood;-)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1403 on:** July 23, 2015, 12:53:36 PM »

Quote from: EL TATE on July 23, 2015, 12:29:26 PM

Well done. it's almost as though the hood is in the way of the sweeper, not the other way around. The eye on the brush guard looks evenly spaced. your camera is mind screwing us. I say move the hood;-)

OK, move the hood it is!

KensAuto · « **Reply #1404 on:** July 23, 2015, 01:46:23 PM »

Move or remove! I say remove...it should be good for 38 horses!

husker77c · « **Reply #1405 on:** July 23, 2015, 02:43:59 PM »

Limb risers are so freakin cool 8)

I remember reading 4wheel and off road when I was a kid and seeing the Camel Trophy Land Rovers with them.

JR · « **Reply #1406 on:** July 24, 2015, 01:36:35 AM »

Quote from: Sammconn on July 23, 2015, 11:53:51 AM

Can't believe there has been no DOT activity for over 12 hours...hmm.

Well, I was gone for the last 3 days but I see you guys filled in good for "TWDT"

Very nice work, shrinkage and handle!!

On the extension, use an implement pin vs a 1/4 bolt, no tools to find,,,,,,,

Limb risers only go to the lower rack? Is that to push very large branches into the aircleaner and rack? I do like the spring unloader though, could those help do away with the turnbuckles?

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1407 on:** July 24, 2015, 11:50:58 AM »

Quote from: JR on July 24, 2015, 01:36:35 AM

Quote from: Sammconn on July 23, 2015, 11:53:51 AM
Can't believe there has been no DOT activity for over 12 hours...hmm.

Well, I was gone for the last 3 days but I see you guys filled in good for "TWDT"

Very nice work, shrinkage and handle!!

On the extension, use an implement pin vs a 1/4 bolt, no tools to find,,,,,,,

Limb risers only go to the lower rack? Is that to push very large branches into the aircleaner and rack? I do like the spring unloader though, could those help do away with the turnbuckles?

OK, 1/4" implement pin coming right up...Good idea!

Yup, limb riser to the lower rack...Errr...miscalculation on my part, will need to fix that

Spring and turn buckle is the right way. Too difficult to set spring tension otherwise.
BTW a mini tornado ripped through our neighborhood destroying umbrellas and trampolines. I now have 17,000 trampoline springs in my front and back yard (and on the roof, and the flower beds and...) scattered all over. SO I have a slightly stronger more robust spring to play with for LRI2 (Limb riser Iteration two)

Sammconn · « **Reply #1408 on:** July 24, 2015, 01:41:44 PM »

Yikes, no big issues at su casa I hope.
The trampoline springs are very stout, and if you have a collection of them they will be well suited. They have great strength and do take a beating. Should work good in round two.

We had a very wicked cell come over last night. If I didn't know better I'd have been looking for rotation. Not something we normally get, and there was none, but got me thinking that I have nowhere at the cabin to hunker down...
Maybe time for a bunker now too.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1409 on:** July 24, 2015, 01:44:30 PM »

Quote from: Sammconn on July 24, 2015, 01:41:44 PM

Yikes, no big issues at su casa I hope.
The trampoline springs are very stout, and if you have a collection of them they will be well suited. They have great strength and do take a beating. Should work good in round two.

We had a very wicked cell come over last night. If I didn't know better I'd have been looking for rotation. Not something we normally get, and there was none, but got me thinking that I have nowhere at the cabin to hunker down...
Maybe time for a bunker now too.

Definitely need to go subterranean!

No big damage, just the things I mentioned and the normal collection of tree branches

Heck all my stuff is armored up and beggin' for a beatin'!

Sammconn · « **Reply #1410 on:** July 24, 2015, 01:49:57 PM »

Yeah, this cell got my attention. I drove long haul 20 ish years ago, seen all kinds of ugly storms. Been chased by little twisters more than I care to remember. Had to outrun probably an F3 on day, glad the truck had no governor and could do 100+, cause I used all of it.

So I know the storms, but we 'used' to be a couple parallels North of the good ones. With the weather doing what it's doing the past few years, I'm not so sure anymore.
Will have to consider it.

JR · « **Reply #1411 on:** July 24, 2015, 04:08:28 PM »

Heck, we are just burning down here. Was just a few miles away last week, not close now but hard to fight in the hills.

OldKooT · « **Reply #1412 on:** July 24, 2015, 04:31:20 PM »

Glad everyone got through the storm well enough Don. As for running from twisters, up here in Tornado alley we chase them, bigger the better. (anything under a F3 is considered just practice) It's a pleasant 95 degrees here with T storms forecast for this evening. The corn loves this heat, just 34 days to harvest.

Square D looks good, still not running huh?

JR · « **Reply #1413 on:** July 24, 2015, 04:51:47 PM »

Been busy farming Norm? Saw a couple funnels down south when I did some real manual labor. Twisted up some pipes really good!!

akraven · « **Reply #1414 on:** July 24, 2015, 05:28:56 PM »

Quote from: OldKooT on July 24, 2015, 04:31:20 PM

It's a pleasant 95 degrees here with T storms forecast for this evening.

95 degrees is never pleasant just survivable. ;)

Sammconn · « **Reply #1415 on:** July 24, 2015, 05:37:18 PM »

Quote from: akraven on July 24, 2015, 05:28:56 PM

Quote from: OldKooT on July 24, 2015, 04:31:20 PM
It's a pleasant 95 degrees here with T storms forecast for this evening.

95 degrees is never pleasant just survivable. ;)

95 yuck. Survivable I suppose. I live up north for a reason I guess.
Anything over about 85 is my comfort limit.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1416 on:** July 24, 2015, 06:31:16 PM »

OK, only have a little bit then have to dity-mau to church

I'll see what I can get posted up before the toureg turns into a pumpkin!

The FedEx guy showed and this was onboard:

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1417 on:** July 24, 2015, 06:34:07 PM »

The pintle here is a non moving type. I thought I'd test it with the Armee trailer on C-Max to see if I could adapt it for this truck.

First thing, I didn't like how it stuck way out the back so using a 41/64" drill bit I corrected that

With the tighter tolerance hole it doesn't move around as much

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1418 on:** July 24, 2015, 06:34:58 PM »

My first desert tan water can...two more enroute

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1419 on:** July 24, 2015, 06:36:04 PM »

OK so all those parts fitted well, on to bigger things

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1420 on:** July 24, 2015, 06:37:54 PM »

Next up, I need to address this lack of torsional rigidity of the tailgate. If I left the tubes straight I wouldn't have that, but with the way I bent them for clearance, they are bending up pretty easily, especially with the weight of that spare up there

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1421 on:** July 24, 2015, 06:39:03 PM »

So the concept of the operation is to first weld in a girdle near the mounts to try to get them stiffer...That worked!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1422 on:** July 24, 2015, 06:41:04 PM »

Next I wanted to weld in a rib on the top and bottom to stiffen it even more. Here is how I did that, taking a straight piece of tubing and sawing a bunch of slits into one side then folding it until everything touched again

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1423 on:** July 24, 2015, 06:41:55 PM »

Lots of welding and grinding there:

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1424 on:** July 24, 2015, 06:43:18 PM »

Next, I'll be adding in a Hi-Lift jack plate starting with this lower stop

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1425 on:** July 24, 2015, 06:45:55 PM »

With two holes already drilled in the plate from a former project, I made up two new 1/2" studs, drilling them first for 1/8" clips

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1426 on:** July 24, 2015, 06:47:04 PM »

Those bolts were welded up to the top plate. I'll use a simple bungee for the bottom

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1427 on:** July 24, 2015, 06:49:30 PM »

And momma showed up with some Chick-Fi-Lay right about here, so work came to a screamin' finger lickin' screetchin' hault!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1428 on:** July 24, 2015, 06:50:48 PM »

Just three more things to add to this bumper project then it's grindin' and paintin' time!

Sammconn · « **Reply #1429 on:** July 24, 2015, 09:20:04 PM »

I was noticing the patina that has started on the bumper. ::)

I really like those new water cans. They work well and even take freezing well. We use those on the land when we're out and hold up quite well to the beatings and abuse of riding in sleighs and trailers.

I'd guess the bracing you added stiffened up the gate significantly.
It's going to be a project to liner this bumper.

Looks great!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1430 on:** July 24, 2015, 10:31:39 PM »

Quote from: Sammconn on July 24, 2015, 09:20:04 PM

I was noticing the patina that has started on the bumper. ::)

I really like those new water cans. They work well and even take freezing well. We use those on the land when we're out and hold up quite well to the beatings and abuse of riding in sleighs and trailers.

I'd guess the bracing you added stiffened up the gate significantly.
It's going to be a project to liner this bumper.

Looks great!

I have days worth of grinding to do first!

I wanted to start the folding table!

The back side of the gate is going to get a fold down table so you can open the tail gate then fold down the table surface. Will have a cutout for a wash basin and maybe a cook top...maybe

The gate is going to get a couple legs that store when in the carry position, then fold out when at "Camp" to keep my table still.

Then the left side of the underside of the bumper is going to get some pull out steps that stow and pin in a travel position. After that, I'll grind it down, finish the left corner, then pull it to cut out for the new backup lights and finally add a skirt to the bottom like I did up front.

Following all of that, it will get blasted and painted like the front.

JR · « **Reply #1431 on:** July 25, 2015, 12:56:41 AM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on July 24, 2015, 06:50:48 PM

Just three more things to add to this bumper project then it's grindin' and paintin' time!

1) Kitchen Sink

2) Hot Water Heater

3)Umbrella

A Step, why would you need a step!!!

That HL pad is nice, but is an easy target secured like that

EL TATE · « **Reply #1432 on:** July 25, 2015, 03:56:41 AM »

Isn't there space between the HL mount and the fender to lock that Bigfoot in place where it's not a target? JR'S thinkin' like a cop again has gotten me thinking like a cop's grandson.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1433 on:** July 25, 2015, 11:12:01 AM »

I think it's prudy right where it is! ;)

Kind of like a tactical flower!

JR · « **Reply #1434 on:** July 25, 2015, 02:15:35 PM »

Oh, its purdy there all right, kinda like a target.

"hit the big red X" 8)

OldKooT · « **Reply #1435 on:** July 25, 2015, 02:34:51 PM »

May I suggest instead of relocating the plastic gizmo for the high lift, just spray paint it? Not sure why you all worry about being shot in the tailgate area honestly :D If I wanted to stop a Dodge with small arms fire I'd just use the upper DS quadrant of the topper window as a starting point and stitch down accordingly. If I am at enough of a distance to require a glowing orange target, it's safe to assume I also have fine optics, and it's not likely I'd again be aiming in that area.

Bottom line, while being shot at, a pickup isn't a great place to be. A better approach would be some explosive bolts designed to drop the rear bumper if being pursued. THAT would cause some havoc.

I look forward Don to the cooking table portion of your build. I was thinking of something similar for Anvil since we will be camping out of it often. And I need to build a tire rack, no room for a spare anywhere else.

JR · « **Reply #1436 on:** July 25, 2015, 03:40:38 PM »

Quote from: OldKooT on July 25, 2015, 02:34:51 PM

A better approach would be some explosive bolts designed to drop the rear bumper if being pursued. THAT would cause some havoc.

I look forward Don to the cooking table portion of your build. I was thinking of something similar for Anvil since we will be camping out of it often. And I need to build a tire rack, no room for a spare anywhere else.

I like both of these ideas.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1437 on:** July 25, 2015, 04:06:22 PM »

The hardware store was out of explosive 1/2" and 9/16" sizes! Darn! 8) ;)

OldKooT · « **Reply #1438 on:** July 25, 2015, 07:08:55 PM »

I hate when local stores don't stock what we need. But check these out....I sent a email regarding availability and cost.

http://www.hstc.com/Products/OrdnanceProducts/SepBolts/

Wilbur · « **Reply #1439 on:** July 25, 2015, 07:38:03 PM »

As an idea for the fold down table I understand the legs to provide support for in camp when youll likely have more stuff on it. But you might also find that for simple on the go meals some aircraft cable to hold the table in place would work if you're just doing a quick stop. Faster to deploy etc.

wilsonphil · « **Reply #1440 on:** July 25, 2015, 07:53:42 PM »

Quote from: OldKooT on July 25, 2015, 07:08:55 PM

I hate when local stores don't stock what we need. But check these out....I sent a email regarding availability and cost.

http://www.hstc.com/Products/OrdnanceProducts/SepBolts/

Hey Norm,

Most likely won't sell them to you, the way things are now unless you have a big government contract they won't even talk to you. But it never hurts to ask. And a hand full should only cost you a few years pay!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1441 on:** July 25, 2015, 11:08:18 PM »

Quote from: Wilbur on July 25, 2015, 07:38:03 PM

As an idea for the fold down table I understand the legs to provide support for in camp when youll likely have more stuff on it. But you might also find that for simple on the go meals some aircraft cable to hold the table in place would work if you're just doing a quick stop. Faster to deploy etc.

The table will be supported by cables.
The legs are for the tail gate, spare tire and can holder thing. It droops under a load, the leg will support and stabilize it

cudakidd53 · « **Reply #1442 on:** July 26, 2015, 04:01:55 PM »

For your sink area, you could invert one of your water tanks, swung out in the rack, with some type of FuMoto valve for water. Looking good Don!

JR · « **Reply #1443 on:** July 26, 2015, 06:29:27 PM »

Quote from: wilsonphil on July 25, 2015, 07:53:42 PM

Quote from: OldKooT on July 25, 2015, 07:08:55 PM
I hate when local stores don't stock what we need. But check these out....I sent a email regarding availability and cost.

http://www.hstc.com/Products/OrdnanceProducts/SepBolts/

Hey Norm,

Most likely won't sell them to you, the way things are now unless you have a big government contract they won't even talk to you. But it never hurts to ask. And a hand full should only cost you a few years pay!

They make a lot of those about 20 miles form here. Used to take reports on the accidents,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

They would detonate the "BAD" stuff evey now and then, made a nice cloud.

Sat through a civil cause where an employee used some of the primary to remove an eye. Some one left 2 trays on the counter, she rushes in, stacks one on the other and pulls it across the counter towards her. No safety gear on at all and boom. Lucky she just lost an eye, darwin was trying!! Ohh, and she won about 6 mill out of it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

EL TATE · « **Reply #1444 on:** July 27, 2015, 06:22:59 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on July 25, 2015, 11:12:01 AM

I think it's prudy right where it is! ;)

Kind of like a tactical flower!

to heck with it then, just pack it full of tannerite and wait for the fun;)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1445 on:** July 27, 2015, 10:32:56 PM »

You people have a violent side!

(Which I like)

OK let's get this table thing building

It starts here with, you guessed it...A piece of wood!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1446 on:** July 27, 2015, 10:37:11 PM »

But before we get to that, the brown truck brought me some surbible schstuff.

I ordered 2 space blankets, but got two 10 packs of space blankets. Maybe break out a few for late fall football games!

Then this strange handle/hatchet/saw/knife/shovel thing.

Hey it was $13, how could I go wrong. I'll stow it somewhere

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1447 on:** July 27, 2015, 10:39:17 PM »

The first part of this fold up table top is the base mount. I am using aluminum for this project to save weight

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1448 on:** July 27, 2015, 10:41:30 PM »

And these nut-serts. I think a #10 fine thread screw will carry the load just fine and keep things neat. Using the setting tool I squeezed several of them in place in the bottom of the uprights

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1449 on:** July 27, 2015, 10:42:33 PM »

And that piece of angle fits just fine