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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?

  1. BlueBallsRay

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  2. BlueGhost

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  3. You can save 15% by switching to Geico

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  4. BBR

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  5. BigBlueBallsRay

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  1. Apr 26, 2015 at 10:44 AM
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    For the new bumper I had to extend the front of the frame to mount to. So I cut out the old front parts and extended the frame. Nothing to exciting yet. Hopefully I'll get the tube soon for the cage and tire carrier and start post fun stuff.
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  2. Apr 26, 2015 at 10:53 AM
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    Ok a better pick of the tube notcher now that it is painted.

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  3. Apr 26, 2015 at 11:14 AM
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  4. May 3, 2015 at 4:08 PM
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    I got half way done with my new winch/ bumper mount and plate. I still need to add a cross member and gusset the pate. This one is going to be a bolt on design instead of the welded on one I had before. I cut and grinded every piece to fit from 1/4" steel. 1/4" steel is free that's why I use it. Peace

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  5. May 5, 2015 at 12:34 PM
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    I did get started on the cage and tire carrier a while back. Just waiting on last pieces to be bent to complete it. Figure I post the pics that I had to clear up some memory on my phone.

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  6. May 5, 2015 at 4:50 PM
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    Finished welding the new mount for the bumper and winch. I just need to clean the slag, wire brush, wipe down and paint.

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  7. May 6, 2015 at 8:58 AM
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  8. May 6, 2015 at 10:01 AM
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    Nope. All I know how to do is stick. 7018 excalibur rod with a buzz box. Nothing fancy. I will have a fab shop here do some mig work for me because of the heat issues that comes with stick.
     
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  9. May 9, 2015 at 7:36 PM
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    Installed a homer mesh and did some bumper work.

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  10. May 9, 2015 at 10:36 PM
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    Enough to make it a lot of fun!
    Looking good my friend. Can't wait to see finished product.
     
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  11. May 10, 2015 at 6:07 AM
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    Coming along nicely Ray.

    Saw some of your pvc fab at Insain yesterday...
     
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  12. May 10, 2015 at 6:35 AM
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    Thanks Eric. Ha yeah, everything for the cage is there. :thumbsup:
     
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  13. May 17, 2015 at 2:58 PM
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    Added the tubes for the front skids. Big thanks to Corey at Insain Fab for doing the bends on a short notice. Just a few more things to get on there. I also picked up a sandblaster to help out stripping the steel for paint.

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  14. May 17, 2015 at 7:07 PM
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    Looking awesome Ray!
     
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  15. May 17, 2015 at 7:27 PM
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    Thanks Gramps.
     
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  16. May 18, 2015 at 5:04 AM
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    Just need some skids

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    So here's a question. Should I go with a black or color match silver for the bumper?
     
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  17. May 18, 2015 at 5:33 AM
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    I think Black with the fenders and grill... $.02 throw some TACOMA or TOYOTA letters in color matched silver on the grill and it'll look sick. but I may be bias
     
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  18. May 18, 2015 at 5:34 AM
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    From what I have seen I like black tubing with aluminum skid and wing inserts. Keeping the aluminum in its raw color, maybe buffed a bit.
     
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  19. May 18, 2015 at 5:43 AM
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    I think black.... I like ebbs idea on the lettering too.. Looks great by the way :D
     
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  20. May 18, 2015 at 6:19 AM
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    Ok, the fenders and bedsides will be color matched later on. I still haven't decided on a font for the Tacoma letters. I just don't like the big block letters. It's on the list.

    Great idea with the aluminum plate. I didn't think about that. I was going to have Insain cut the skids for me so I'll look into the cost of aluminum. Buffed aluminum sounds cool too.



    Thanks :thumbsup: I will go with the black bumper. Thanks everyone.
     
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