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Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by SilverGhost, Jan 24, 2015.

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What’s the next name for this Big Balls Ray?

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  1. Feb 15, 2017 at 5:12 PM
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    SilverGhost

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    Back at it again. So backer plate behind the tube. Trying to cover up the ugly look of the radiator/core support. Thoughts....

    IMG_4679.jpg
    IMG_4680.jpg
     
    SilverGhost, Feb 15, 2017
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  2. Feb 15, 2017 at 5:16 PM
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    I think it looks good. Are you cutting individual panels and centering them in the tube?
     
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  3. Feb 15, 2017 at 5:19 PM
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    SilverGhost

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    A couple of more pics to compare.

    IMG_4681.jpg
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    IMG_4683.jpg
     
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  4. Feb 15, 2017 at 5:21 PM
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    Not centering. I don't want to take away from the tube look. So the plates are going to be behind the tube. I know it makes a pocket for dirt, water and rust but I'm ok with that. I'll just try and wash them out as much as I can.
     
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  5. Feb 15, 2017 at 5:23 PM
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    chenbro

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    What haven’t I changed?
    Paint the radiator black?
     
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  6. Feb 15, 2017 at 5:24 PM
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    SilverGhost

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    What? The radiator is already black.
     
    SilverGhost, Feb 15, 2017
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  7. Feb 15, 2017 at 5:45 PM
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    Deathbysnusnu

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    Maybe try some PVC sheet, cut to fit, and centered and see how it looks.
     
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  8. Feb 15, 2017 at 5:50 PM
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    Gramps My walker is faster than your Prius!

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    This guy has a point Ray. :D
     
    Gramps, Feb 15, 2017
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  9. Feb 15, 2017 at 5:56 PM
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    :drool: that looks sick as hell. Keep up the good work Ray :thumbsup:
     
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  10. Feb 15, 2017 at 6:17 PM
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    Oh I see how you guys are. But I am picking up PVC this weekend for a future project.
     
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  11. Feb 15, 2017 at 6:50 PM
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  12. Feb 15, 2017 at 7:12 PM
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    Engine cage?
     
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  13. Feb 15, 2017 at 7:28 PM
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    Yup. :thumbsup: I'm going to try and get my battery relocated soon then start on that. I'm also adding the plate to the bumper since I'm going to tie the engine cage to my front bumper to help with the support for the winch plate.
     
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  14. Feb 15, 2017 at 7:33 PM
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    He had ONE beer and was lit AF (as usual after one beer) you'll have to excuse him.
     
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    :rofl:
     
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  16. Feb 15, 2017 at 7:52 PM
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    Sweet can't wait to see the final product. If you need help on a weekend, I am more then willing to help.
     
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  17. Feb 15, 2017 at 7:55 PM
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    Thanks for the offer. I should be good.
     
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  18. Feb 15, 2017 at 8:22 PM
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  19. Feb 16, 2017 at 6:51 AM
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  20. Feb 16, 2017 at 8:45 AM
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    Why not just put the plate on the outside? Use thin material and you could "wrap it" almost around the tubing.
     
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