Topic: BLINGER MORE FAB COMING SOON !!! (dont try this at home)

[Wermz84]

I remember asking Hilary if she wanted to stay in the jeep thru the little rubicon at HH and she was like ohhhh hell yeah!!

U sure did!     

[Rocksurfer]

I haven't seen anybody given him crap.  I have seen people concerned about safety, that is all.  Has it led to debate, yes.  There is nothing wrong with that.  Actually, if anything, people have learned more about the subject from the debate.  Very nice link to eatabowlofrichards.  Now that is the Marlin Crawler way isn't it.

Funny I think one person even removed all his posts because he thought this build was so bad and dangerous. I don't know if he was siting fact he knew or 3rd party hearsay but using pipe is not as bad as one might think it is just heavier and doesnt' come with a rating. I think those that don't like it should voice thier opinion instead of going all goofy before they actually see what has gone into building it. My guess is that if they just showed up with it all done and painted nobody would have even noticed that it was not tube.

[MiniSimp]

I haven't seen anybody given him crap.  I have seen people concerned about safety, that is all.  Has it led to debate, yes.  There is nothing wrong with that.  Actually, if anything, people have learned more about the subject from the debate. 

Just expressing my opinion on others opinions. He knows it's not DOM, at least he is trying to protect himself in some way. And if anybody wants to question the strength of pipe when used in a roll cage PM DirtySkiveys (sp?) His entire exo cage is made from the crap and usually flops on every run (too much shop time, not enough on the trails!)

Now that is the Marlin Crawler way isn't it.

I feel the Marlin way is to help people with their rigs, no matter which path they choose. If by-the-book personal safety is a requirement for posting what you are doing, burn my whole truck right now.

[Blingn [OP]]

there are alot of people on this and other boards that have used this steel.  I know of 2 people right off hand that I dont want to say who they are because I dont want people to give them crap, have made a cage out of it, and it worked just fine. 

[Hottrod81]

Like I said, this has led to a good debate and maybe has educated people.  People that have expressed their concerns are worried about the safety of others.  I think that great people are looking out for others. 

[Lady Di]

As we have said before, if people see things on the build thread that they feel is unsafe or should be done differently, the best thing to do is not to flame and criticise, but advise.
A good conversation/debate is a great tool for learning as well.

[unclejpl4x4]

wheres that horse at i wana beat him some more 

[papa mike]

that fan has no protection ,,,,think you could weld some  finger savers on it,,,lol  hahahahahahah

[crawlerdan]

there are alot of people on this and other boards that have used this steel.  I know of 2 people right off hand that I dont want to say who they are because I dont want people to give them crap, have made a cage out of it, and it worked just fine. 

matt and justina-

ive pretty much supported all the weird you guys are doing...cause thats what we do when we dont roll in money all day.

but ive pretty much kept quiet about my experiances with poo pipe

Justina has seen pictures of my 85-and im sure she can attest to the fact that i wheeled the snot out of it

but what most people dont know is that i used over 100 feet of galvanized pipe to make my exo

i ground off the coating before welding like everyone has mentioned.

but i got crap from the "pros" for a long time.

i wheeled with the pirates down in johnson vally and they gave me crap the whole time, i rolled the truck twice, lightly, and everything held-but i still got crap.

until day three when i lost control and rolled the truck 7 times end over end.

when the dust cleared my front axle was gone, but the cage was fine minus a ding in pipe about 3 inches long that did not push through

they all shut up after i walked away from that one


so the moral is=

are you using the best pipe? no

but overbuilding and welding with quality welds is a good way to insure it will hold,
the fact that i am alive after that roll is proof that the cage, properly built, can hold when built with poo pipe.

so enjoy the hobby you two! Lord knows yall are working at it twice as hard as half the people on this forum.

[papa mike]

matt and justina-

ive pretty much supported all the weird you guys are doing...cause thats what we do when we dont roll in money all day.

but ive pretty much kept quiet about my experiances with poo pipe

Justina has seen pictures of my 85-and im sure she can attest to the fact that i wheeled the snot out of it

but what most people dont know is that i used over 100 feet of galvanized pipe to make my exo

i ground off the coating before welding like everyone has mentioned.

but i got crap from the "pros" for a long time.

i wheeled with the pirates down in johnson vally and they gave me crap the whole time, i rolled the truck twice, lightly, and everything held-but i still got crap.

until day three when i lost control and rolled the truck 7 times end over end.

when the dust cleared my front axle was gone, but the cage was fine minus a ding in pipe about 3 inches long that did not push through

they all shut up after i walked away from that one


so the moral is=

are you using the best pipe? no

but overbuilding and welding with quality welds is a good way to insure it will hold,
the fact that i am alive after that roll is proof that the cage, properly built, can hold when built with poo pipe.

so enjoy the hobby you two! Lord knows yall are working at it twice as hard as half the people on this forum.

right on

[Rocksurfer]

I think that wraps up the debate on structural integrity now lets get on with the build up and drop this BS.

[*** YELLER ***]

I think that wraps up the debate on structural integrity now lets get on with the build up and drop this BS.

      

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now get back to work Matt and lets see the pics of the doors



 

[Blingn [OP]]

ive got pics of the door progress, but I have been wanting the drama to pass a little.  I am at work and dont have them here. I ll post when I get home.

[Rocksurfer]

DRAMA, I don't see no drama!

[BLACKDOG]

ive got pics of the door progress, but I have been wanting the drama to pass a little.  I am at work and dont have them here. I ll post when I get home.

  well get on it!!! I wanna see that welder getting used and abused!!

[*FFC*]

  well get on it!!! I wanna see that welder getting used and abused!!

Uh... yeah.... we ran it out of wire Gotta install the new wire

[MiniSimp]

Install the freakin wire and get ta sparkin!

[*FFC*]

Install the freakin wire and get ta sparkin!

I can't wait.... but i want a stinkin chop saw

[Blingn [OP]]

got the bling redtop in and getting the rear lights on and got one door up !! pics soon to come

[Blingn [OP]]

[Blingn [OP]]

[MiniSimp]

Nice, more padding!

[Blingn [OP]]

found some decals

[Blingn [OP]]

got the fire extenguisher mounted

[BLACKDOG]

  Looks good dude!!  That is awesome!

[Cheesemaker]

I got those same stickers on my nose bag!  (lunchbox cooler)

[murd0c]

I signed up just to say one of the best builds in ages can't wait to see more progress 

[BLACKDOG]

I signed up just to say one of the best builds in ages can't wait to see more progress 

No kidding!  Where's the new pics!?!?!? 

If I find out that welder is sitting dusty and unused... 

[79coyotefrg]

   you have a stop sign in your front yard  ??

[*** YELLER ***]

   you have a stop sign in your front yard  ??

His neighbors put it there  so he wont drive the    BLINGER  on the street