Project: Waltzing Matilda

[Jimmeh]

Just curious if you know if he builds his own hinge for the swing out part or if he gets it from elsewhere and attaches it? I just got a welder and am thinking of building my own now.

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

That bumper is AWESOME!! Just wondering if you could post some pics of the frame brackets though.

Sorry for the delay in response, I've been out using it. The bumper attaches to the frame in three different spots on each frame rail. The brackets are 1/4" steel. It even managed to stay fairly rigid (The action of the swing out) with two of the four upper mounting bolts only being finger tight, while the other two bolts were missing completely.

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

Great looking outfit!!! Even if it is a Ford:safari-rig: Does the latch for your swing out unscrew and come clear off? That is the only way I can see that thing unlatching? I'd be tempted to put a cable/chain on it to keep it near the bumper? You never know if some joker would pull it off?

~Wes~

Wes,

Yes, the latch has a steel cable that attaches it to the swing out. Since the images posted were before powder coating, the cable was not yet attached.

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

Just curious if you know if he builds his own hinge for the swing out part or if he gets it from elsewhere and attaches it? I just got a welder and am thinking of building my own now.

I believe he does, but you'd have to confirm it with CBI. There's a list of high quality hinge suppliers a few pages back in this thread if you're looking for some. If I were building from scratch, I'd choose a bearing over a bushing.

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

I spent a few days in northern Washoe County around the Sheldon Antelope Refuge. I met up with Spresso, Locwrln and Harry W. of Harry Situations. We had a good time before I took off solo.

The below images are courtesy Harry W. of http://harrysituations.com/

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

I've managed a few trips lately, covering the entire northern part of our state from west to east.

This is what happened in between Midas and Tuscarora. Not that you can tell by the picture, but there are seven plugs in that hole and yes, it's right through the tread block.

This is what it looked like from the inside...

And this is the rock that made it's way through the tread block of the BFG KM2

I laughed when the tire guy said the hole was too big to legally patch. It held the 90 miles to Elko at a nice 45 psi just fine...

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

And one last non build picture. This was outside of Midas before being overtaken by the approaching storm. This is just a simple unedited iPhone shot, but I liked it.

 

[98GP]

I've managed a few trips lately, covering the entire northern part of our state from west to east.

This is what happened in between Midas and Tuscarora. Not that you can tell by the picture, but there are seven plugs in that hole and yes, it's right through the tread block.

This is what it looked like from the inside...

And this is the rock that made it's way through the tread block of the BFG KM2

I laughed when the tire guy said the hole was too big to legally patch. It held the 90 miles to Elko at a nice 45 psi just fine...

Why didnt you just swap in your spare??

How do you like the tires? (Other than the large hole in the one tire)


I just finished reading...Nice Rig.
Any more updates?

 

[continentaldrifter]

i have never seen anything like that....i cant believe that made it through the toughest part of the tire. Mail it in the BFG

 

[87GMCJimmy]

That is a great truck you've got there!!! That rear bumper is one of the nicest (if not THE nicest) setup I have seen! Gorgeous welds and design!!!!

 

[ttravis5446]

I love this truck. I have been casually watching for a 6 spd 7.3 in good shape. Now I have some good motivation to look harder.

 

[TAS]

Thanks again guys. My truck is coming along, but no where near yours Jack.

I was pretty happy when I discovered the new dash panel insert. I can post up part numbers if people are interested.

Hi, I know this thread is kind of old, but I was hoping you still had the part number for the F-650 dash panel. I have a 2002 F-350 with the 6 speed and would love to mount the panel you mentioned. Did you ever get yours mounted? Was it difficult?

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

Hi, I know this thread is kind of old, but I was hoping you still had the part number for the F-650 dash panel. I have a 2002 F-350 with the 6 speed and would love to mount the panel you mentioned. Did you ever get yours mounted? Was it difficult?

It is an old thread, but I'm still around. Just doing more exploring than site surfing. The panel is easy to install just be careful with the plastic clips. I can get the part number tomorrow for you.

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

I love this truck. I have been casually watching for a 6 spd 7.3 in good shape. Now I have some good motivation to look harder.

Thank you. It's been a great truck.

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

That is a great truck you've got there!!! That rear bumper is one of the nicest (if not THE nicest) setup I have seen! Gorgeous welds and design!!!!

Thanks, it gets a ton of use. Somewhere, I have I picture of just the bumper holding the back of the truck up as the bumper is sliding/grinding off the edge of a sand wash as I dropped down into the wash.