Ontario BS Thread

@ontariotruckman Did you sandblast them first or part of the package?

 

That’s hilarious! Made my day!

 

One thing I've learned custom small batch work is $$$$$$

Very little welded the rest bolted for flexibility.

Welds are stronger possibly but they're also brittle and prone to cracking.

 

Rumor has it he once asked Peter how hard a winter run would be because he was afraid of getting stuck

 

Don't forget how much higher the bed is though. Loading it will be even worse

 

Princess Auto has a magnetic drill press on sale for $600 if anyone's interested: https://www.princessauto.com/en/magnetic-drill-press/product/PA0008740144
Best tool for drilling holes for sliders

 

oh hey, i might need one..

Now does anyone have any cutting tools for it that can cut through 12" of reinforced concrete and steel doors?
asking for a friend

 

Thermal lance? https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Oxylance-Sure-Cut-Lance-System-Kit-JRSC2024S/202632826571

 

Wrong drill bruh. Need a core drill for that. Milwaukee has a cordless one now.



Still itching to try it.

 

eh millfucky has always been janky.

the Hilti ones however. these puppies don't even care



i need the little mag one to start up a smaller hole to let the larger to bolt into. Hammer drills are a bit too noisy. i have the time for a quieter drill.
actually can always use a smaller mag mount one to cut into what i need it to and just fill it with water, and pressurize it with a bit of a shockwave....
hold on, i have a new idea

 

In case you missed it:
We need to adjust the approach towards building our trucks. Mad Max plot is set in 2021...


Just sayin

 

Did you find what you broke,

 

Nope, have not looked yet.

Probably bring the rig into the shop tonight and install the new compressor. See if I can figure it out then.


It started after I was pushing through deeper snow, and had a bit of rear axle hop. I always try and stop it from hoping right away, but I was having fun and maybe pushed it a bit while enjoying myself.

 

Last year when I was at Vmuts with you I broke the bolt part the top of a shock , it stayed in place , same symptoms, I just took it of and welded a bolt on it ,

 

Good to know!

I will be inspecting it all once the ice and snow melts off after the compressor is installed.

That was my plan of action.

 

its days like today that remind my how perfect my current set up is for daily use, and weekend worrier- ing
My set up has to stay where it is for now. Its just convenient...
If anyone is going to do a flatbed conversion I'll be glad to supply some free elbow grease

 

No matter what any fabric based thing is gonna be shit to clean, steam carpet cleaners would probably be the best thing to clean it up at least once a year.

Not sure of any good fabric protectors for UV protection either.... might be some out there, but all the fabric I've dealt with is on the inside so...

 

I used the Dr. Beasley's Fabric Protectant in my VW but its so expensive for a small bottle (one bottle was not enough for a 2 door golf). I didn't find it lasted long either.
https://www.drbeasleys.com/fabric-coating-kit.html

Chemical guys has some convertible top protectant that might work...or maybe just some 10$ scotchguard cans for outdoor furniture.