ANOTHER Guy With A Gen 2.5 Build - Sure, why Not? It's My First!

[off-roader]

Looking good. For the bolt, I wonder if some all thread could have been used? This way the head profile extending from the back would have been minimal. Of course the way you did it minimizes the possibility of that bolt pulling through. Very nice.

Wanna make a 2nd one? If so, I have some things I'd like to modify your design just a tad so I can use it with my existing Yakima spare tire plate instead.

 

[eurosonic]

burly mount. Lookin good.

 

[KIRK!]

Nearly finished it tonight. I just need to cap the top and bottom then paint it.

More than happy to help anyone build stuff.

 

[Dolomiti]

Nearly finished it tonight. I just need to cap the top and bottom then paint it.

More than happy to help anyone build stuff.

I'd love one of those. Want to fab some up?

 

[KIRK!]

I'd love one of those. Want to fab some up?

I'd have to figure out a cost, I guess.

 

[Mudrunner]

I'd have to figure out a cost, I guess.

Lol seems to me like a good time to start figuring out that stuff and set up a web site for selling things to Mitsu owners...

Side note: what is the other car photo bombing your Monty pics?

 

[KIRK!]

Lol seems to me like a good time to start figuring out that stuff and set up a web site for selling things to Mitsu owners...

Side note: what is the other car photo bombing your Monty pics?

I don't know if I'm ready for that.

It's my '58 Thunderbird.

 

[Mudrunner]

:Wow1: I love those old T-Birds!!!!

 

[grandpa]

That mount looks good. It will be interesting to see how the tire mount holds up with the extra weight. Oh and you might want to safety wire one of those wingnuts.

 

[KIRK!]

That mount looks good. It will be interesting to see how the tire mount holds up with the extra weight. Oh and you might want to safety wire one of those wingnuts.

Actually I'm going to drill one of the bolts for a small padlock.

 

[ATXzombie]

did u ever name the monty?

 

[KIRK!]

did u ever name the monty?

Ha ha. Not yet.

 

[KIRK!]

Finished up the Hi-Lift mount tonight. Over the weekend I capped the ends, cleaned it up and painted it. Tonight I drilled a hole in the bottom stud for a padlock. Yes, someone could unbolt the whole thing, but if they go to that much trouble they deserve it.

I also installed some Gorilla Fist mounts for a shovel and an axe in preparation for the maiden voyage to Pierce Creek OHV Trail next weekend.

 

[eurosonic]

Dude that's friggin sick.

Zombie proof: check

 

[Toasty]

It all looks great KIRK, keep up the good work! Your truck looks like mine but much cleaner and less beat up.

That mount looks good. It will be interesting to see how the tire mount holds up with the extra weight.

It'll hold fine i've had a 100+ pound tire and wheel on my tire carrier for 7 years with no issues and i know guys who have had similar setups for longer amounts of time. Extra weight is only a problem on Isuzu's and Jeeps tire carriers.