Colinb17's kinda sorta build thread - now with 4-link and long travel

I've learned hands on and classroom, hands on is the way to go.. cvlassroom teaches you all the complex names of shit that don't matter.

 

I've been thinking about de-flaring mine and cutting 2" off the fenders themselves. I want to run 35s..

 

what, me not wanting to lose a finger?

it depends on who you work for and at what point of the stream you're at (design/production/operation/etc.

everyone told me i wouldn't use anything i learned in college. maybe i just got lucky with a very practical education or something, but i use just about everything i learned in the classroom. i've had a lot of hands on/field experience too though, and what i picked up there is equally important.

as long as you're always learning throughout your career i guess

i've been deflared for a while. i like it. i'm happy with the left over holes being filled though, makes the flare removal look intentional, instead of an afterthought.

 

What did you fill the holes with"

 

stainless and painted recess bolts and washers.

 

Damn that looks pretty good..

 

kinda gives it the illusion of a bushwacker style pocket flare.......but it's only $20 instead of $400

 

Looks great. Best no fender look I have seen

 

Thanks. doesn't look so hot on the other side with the big dents though

 

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I smashed the shit out of one of my fingers doing my pinchwelds. Learned to be careful after that... haha

 

i'm glad i'm not the only one lol.

 

me too.

 

My fiberglass gave a little but my fingers also payed...

 

Every time I pick up a hammer my fingers turn into a watermelon at a Gallagher show

 

Grinders always get me the worst.....even with gloves.

I'm pretty good at not whacking my fingers. Never actually lost a nail, but I have drilled plenty to release the pain

 

Grinder wounds make me cringe... Something about the idea of it scraping off your flesh rather than just cutting it. haha I've been careful enough to not do that yet though.

 

Ever try this?

 

I've heard several times that it is fake and doesn't really work. Never tried though.

 

Grinders, sanders, hammers, you name it, they are all made to tear up shit a lot tougher than we are. My problem is I always get in a hurry and it always turns out the same.
Even welding can be bad, besides the obvious flash burns and slag (especially in the ear drum) there is the sneaky spark down the sleeve, it's amazing how flammable deodorant is, by the time you roll around like a maniac and get that shit put out you've got blisters up your back and shoulders, half a shirt and half your hair. Forget about deodorant for months too, too raw, you just sweat a lot more and it burns like hell too......so I hear.