Author Topic: Making Of The Willy Mammoth (Read 789602 times)

Lady Di · « **Reply #810 on:** Jun 21, 2005, 03:51:26 PM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on Jun 21, 2005, 01:00:42 PM

I do that all the time!

MrW just has to see that others aren't making it and makes it a point to show he can. MOst of the time does, too. But that's in mud, not on rocks. NOt that we haven't had damage from trees in the mud holes, but it's still not rocks.
But either way, I've got the camera's ready to document it all.

I'll probably look like a japenese tourist out at the Rubicon!

FATB0Y · « **Reply #811 on:** Jun 21, 2005, 06:25:38 PM »

Quote from: BLACKDOG on Jun 21, 2005, 11:47:37 AM

I'm just worried I'm gonna get talked into trying it I always do stuff like that, wind up sayin, watch this, and break something :

Quote from: MiniSimp on Jun 21, 2005, 01:00:42 PM

I do that all the time!

Me 2

88runner · « **Reply #812 on:** Jun 21, 2005, 07:28:20 PM »

Quote from: BLACKDOG on Jun 21, 2005, 11:47:37 AM

I'm just worried I'm gonna get talked into trying it I always do stuff like that, wind up sayin, watch this, and break something :

you càknow something gonna go wrong when you hear "hey, watch this..."

brainlessfool · « **Reply #813 on:** Jun 21, 2005, 09:31:46 PM »

Quote from: 88runner on Jun 21, 2005, 07:28:20 PM

you càknow something gonna go wrong when you hear "hey, watch this..."

No that's not right at all. you KNOW some things going to go wrong when you hear, " Hey, HOLD MY BEER and watch this.

Lady Di · « **Reply #814 on:** Jun 22, 2005, 04:16:10 PM »

I was just going to post that when I saw 88's post, then I scrolled down one!!

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #815 on:** Jun 26, 2005, 05:27:25 PM »

We are one step closer to having this ready. I spent the weekend making an overhead dash and a spare tire carrier. I still need to finsh the latches on the dash and carrier. I also need to make the tire mount fore the spare. I plan to mount the high lift to the carrier as well. I made the carrier heavy enough that it should hold the weight of the Willy if it dropps off a ledge on to the tire.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #816 on:** Jun 26, 2005, 05:30:21 PM »

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #817 on:** Jun 26, 2005, 05:33:53 PM »

You can hardly see the Willy behind the tire.

Lady Di · « **Reply #818 on:** Jun 26, 2005, 05:44:36 PM »

Looks like the only thing that's keeping the Willys from tipping backwards from the weight of that tire on the back is it's jammed up under the garage door!

MiniSimp · « **Reply #819 on:** Jun 26, 2005, 06:55:42 PM »

I love your fab work Mr. W.

Now however I have an additional request. When you weigh it, weigh the front axle weight and rear axle weight.

When are you going to weigh it?

TrackVino · « **Reply #820 on:** Jun 26, 2005, 10:25:25 PM »

Looks sweeeeet willy!

mr4x42u · « **Reply #821 on:** Jun 26, 2005, 10:40:43 PM »

the jeep is looking awesome..can't wait to see it at the round up..

OffRoadGal · « **Reply #822 on:** Jun 27, 2005, 06:35:26 AM »

I can't wait to see it at the round up either! I am very excited that MrW is able to cross these two off the to-do list (or at least will be soon). Time is quickly approaching.
I've got to start planning on everything we need to take with us on the trail and test fitting all that.

FATB0Y · « **Reply #823 on:** Jun 29, 2005, 09:45:25 PM »

Just make sure you take plenty of pics for the ones that can't go PLEASE

Lady Di · « **Reply #824 on:** Jun 30, 2005, 04:08:09 AM »

no worries, mate. There will be plenty of pics and video too.

FATB0Y · « **Reply #825 on:** Jul 01, 2005, 08:30:39 PM »

Just added a new (to me) member of the family....98 SR5 4X4 4-Runner $Beer Chug\'n$

Lady Di · « **Reply #826 on:** Jul 02, 2005, 05:33:43 AM »

woohoo!

where's yer making of the SR5 Fatboy thread! Better get a move on if you're going to have it ready for MCR4.

and of course

of course

that would be yer own thread, don't be hijackin' MrW's.

FATB0Y · « **Reply #827 on:** Jul 02, 2005, 10:44:45 AM »

Quote from: MrsWillyMammoth on Jul 02, 2005, 05:33:43 AM

woohoo! where's yer making of the SR5 Fatboy thread! Better get a move on if you're going to have it ready for MCR4.

and of course

of course that would be yer own thread, don't be hijackin' MrW's.

I wouldn't dream of it

Do you mean where is my Fatboy build up thread?

I took pics of everything.

Lady Di · « **Reply #828 on:** Jul 02, 2005, 10:51:34 AM »

No, I was only bustin' yer chops, OK how about the Fatboy 4-Runner thread?

FATB0Y · « **Reply #829 on:** Jul 02, 2005, 11:44:10 AM »

OK ya talked me in to it http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=12992.new#new

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #830 on:** Jul 04, 2005, 04:40:30 AM »

Here is a couple pics of the progress on the tire carrier.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #831 on:** Jul 04, 2005, 04:44:47 AM »

All that is left to finish it is install the latch.

Got more progress to show, but haven't taken pics yet.

Lady Di · « **Reply #832 on:** Jul 04, 2005, 01:27:31 PM »

and the latch is finished and installed. MrDubya will post pictures in a bit.

I ordered a bunch of stuff to prepare for the trip and am feeling better about getting ready to test fit everything we need to bring with us.

gonzo · « **Reply #833 on:** Jul 04, 2005, 02:01:39 PM »

I like your jack brackets Mr Dubya.

Lady Di · « **Reply #834 on:** Jul 04, 2005, 03:09:16 PM »

He did an awesome job on the tire carrier and jack brackets. A couple more things we can cross off the list! WOOHOO!

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #835 on:** Jul 04, 2005, 06:44:34 PM »

Here are a couple pics of the new latch and the overhead dash.

FATB0Y · « **Reply #836 on:** Jul 04, 2005, 08:27:23 PM »

lookin' good as usual

Lady Di · « **Reply #837 on:** Jul 14, 2005, 05:44:04 PM »

While MrW is busy building I am starting to get things fitted for the trip. I found these MK2 Rocket boxes at an army surplus store in Idaho. They are complete with water proof gasket, removable lid, and 6 heavy duty latches. They will be great for storing our clothes, camping supplies tools and spare parts. The cooler and jerry can fit perfectly behind them.

http://www.armysurpluswarehouse.com/categoryDetail.cfm?catagory=10&start=6

BUBBA · « **Reply #838 on:** Jul 14, 2005, 10:09:06 PM »

Looking good.I did notice in one of the pics you don't have a rubber sleeve on your tailgate chains.You planning on using anything or are you just gonna listen to the music they make and the paint they remove?

MiniSimp · « **Reply #839 on:** Jul 14, 2005, 10:17:26 PM »

Nice boxes!
Need to paint them Olive Drab Green with "EXPLOSIVE" stensiled on them.

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