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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by EatSleepTacos, Jun 5, 2017.

  1. Jun 18, 2020 at 2:29 AM
    Sasquatchtaco

    Sasquatchtaco Sasquatch Taco

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    See, this is why we don't assume. I just made an ass out of myself
     
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  2. Jun 18, 2020 at 5:09 AM
    EatSleepTacos

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    I bought bend-tech software to help me with this, since I'm so new to bending. Man this is cool and will really help me get everything spot on.



    These are just random numbers I plugged in to mess around with it.

    upload_2020-6-18_8-9-38.jpg
     
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  3. Jun 18, 2020 at 6:38 AM
    crashdb

    crashdb I break chainsaws

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    Rollin' hydrocarbons!
    In my day we used eyeballs and abacus'.
     
  4. Jun 18, 2020 at 6:39 AM
    EatSleepTacos

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    That's been my go-to method so far, but tube bending is on a whole new level. This shit is complex.
     
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  5. Jun 18, 2020 at 6:41 AM
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    pabstsmeared Simulated Weight

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    In my day, we fucked up a lot of steel. Haha. True story.
     
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  6. Jun 18, 2020 at 8:02 AM
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    Damn, look at you gettin' all spetchal!!!!!!!
     
  7. Jun 18, 2020 at 10:33 AM
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  8. Jun 18, 2020 at 10:51 AM
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    geekhouse23 The "Liftman" - @DrFunker

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    Eye hooks at the top for a rope/bungee/chain to secure items?
     
  9. Jun 18, 2020 at 10:51 AM
    crashdb

    crashdb I break chainsaws

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    I have one word: perfect.
     
  10. Jun 18, 2020 at 10:53 AM
    EatSleepTacos

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    Negative, I'm going to use a cam strap and just wrap it around the tube/carrier and cinch it down.
     
  11. Jun 18, 2020 at 10:55 AM
    geekhouse23

    geekhouse23 The "Liftman" - @DrFunker

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    Next question, you getting some more of those pointed end caps to throw up there?
     
  12. Jun 18, 2020 at 10:55 AM
    EatSleepTacos

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    I wonder if they make them in square....probably....
     
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  13. Jun 18, 2020 at 11:13 AM
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    I say you classy up the old girl

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  14. Jun 18, 2020 at 11:19 AM
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    Continuing to mess around with bendtech, here's what I've come up so far. I'm still going to look around for other inspiration and tweak it more, but this is what I'd be aiming for. Something simple.

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  15. Jun 18, 2020 at 11:41 AM
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    And if you ever change your mind you can make another half, weld them together, throw some wheels on it, a handle, and add a hammock. Bam! Indescribable baby carriage!
     
  16. Jun 18, 2020 at 11:42 AM
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    Greg.Brakes.Tacos Don't Feed the Animals

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    Doubles for those crew (rowing) sized water vessels, too!:rofl:
     
  17. Jun 18, 2020 at 12:36 PM
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    Gunshot-6A Prime Beef

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    Thanks man! I remember TRDparts4u quite well!

    I'll go source the cam hardware from @BHill_teq since he works at one of our local dealers (and has a few sweet Toyota rides).

    Guess I'm finally gonnaget around to doing it right as we go into the upper 90s again :rofl: :D :oops: :(
     
  18. Jun 18, 2020 at 12:59 PM
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    Comatose You snuff it, we stuff it.

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    I miss when your autocad drawings were done with ms paint.
     
  19. Jun 18, 2020 at 1:05 PM
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  20. Jun 18, 2020 at 1:15 PM
    EatSleepTacos

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    Damn, even fits in the garage. Impressive at 23’ long.

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