Ranch Muffler Jeep

[Recce01]

After I confirmed the dimensions were acceptable I began adding plates one at a time until the full blade was complete.

 

[Recce01]

The bottom plate had to have holes to install the hardware for the winch through the bottom.

 

[Recce01]

I only had the sides to complete now.....

 

[Recce01]

The next step was to fill the corners, then weld and grind the complete blade. I use a cheesy clamp system to hold it while I weld it up....

 

[ser3100]

Absolutely stunning! I cant get over how clean it looks. I tried to do the same thing with braze but the heat required is rediculous. Ive got to precut and bend all the corners together then braze. I guess i could try your method but without welding since i dont have a welder.

 

[Rogue]

Incredible looking work! Looking forward to seeing the rest!

 

[Recce01]

Thanks guys!!!!

After the main blade was completed, I had to make the tubes to match. I selected 5/32 solid rod from the local Hobby Town. I am using a Rigid brand bender to make the bends....

 

[Recce01]

Next up were the side tubes. These were a pita :shock:

 

[justinart24]

Sick bumper!"thumbsup"

 

[Recce01]

It was tough to make the winch fit in the center of the bumper and make the tubes fit properly. The tolerances are very tight.....

 

[Recce01]

I had to put the light tabs on the top tube to hold the axial light buckets in chrome. I wasnt to pleased about doing this, as I knew they would likely be ripped off during a rollover. I guess you dont roll the 1 to 1's too often

 

[vipxj]

Very nice bumper alright .

 

[Ramination]

Great looking bumpers and sliders! I am jealous!:mrgreen:

 

[Rock Concepts]

DAMMMMM!!! Wow !! the detail is awesome!!!! i am going to send you my rig to build OK???? :mrgreen:

 

[JDeezie82]

Awesome job on the Jeep!"thumbsup" I saw this same rig in the Dec. issue of RCCA. I was planning on doing a Jeep myself after reading the article. I was just curious how much you would charge for a set of those bumpers?

 

[disturbed0013]

excelent work on the bumpers and sliders, does the rear carrier actually work

 

[Stormin2u]

Really nice work it's looking just like the inspiration.

 

[Jester666]

WOW:shock:! That is some beautiful metal work, nicely done"thumbsup". Looking forward to seeing some more.

 

[VintageCopal]

i like the bumper dude. its solid. i have a jeep body just need to fix it up a bit (paint)

 

[neamerjell]

This is awesome!

I too first saw this in the December RC Car Action issue. I was blown away and inspired. I have always loved seeing the amount of detail people put into their scale rigs and I am now setting aside money to buy an SCX10 and do one myself.

I have no welding skills, so my bumpers will have to be the buy and bolt on type. I believe I will have a hard time finding a swing out spare tire carrier from a company like Pro-Line.