MiniSimp's 1985

[*** YELLER ***]

Looks OK to me, the welds are good with equal penatration, the design for the shocks is triangulated, the mounts are boxed for strength, the bolts are grade 8, why is nothing good enough for you people Hey I know lets go wheelin' and see what happens on April 22, We will post the pictures so ya'll can see what happened.....!!!!!

[IronClad]

sorry for lookin out.. i know a thing or 2 about ripping shock mounts off frames.   all the good welds and triangulation doesnt mean SQUAT if it is not braced properly.

here you can see part of the outline on a patch piece that is on my frame.. thats a good 10" long tear.. it took out part of the top and the bottom of the frame with it aswell.  not because the welds were bad but because  it was not braced properly ! 

[BLACKDOG]

Wow...the design..the welding..the fabrication...all I can say is...unforgetable..
I'll see you on the side of the trail...broken..

At least he'll be prepared

This is what I currently carry, can you guys think of anything else?
I have pleanty of room to fit all this and more...

Axe
Axle, complete front left
Axle, complete front right
Axle, complete rear left
Axle, complete rear right
Bolts & Nuts
C-Clamp
Channel Locks
Clamp, Hose
Clamps, Battery
Come-A-Long
Drill, 12V, 1/2" Drive
Extension, Socket, 1/2"
Extension, Socket, 3/8"
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit
Flat Repair Kit
Fluid, Antifreeze
Fluid, ATF
Fluid, Brake
Fluid, Brake Cleaner
Fluid, Carburater Cleaner
Fluid, Gear Oil
Fluid, JB Weld
Fluid, Oil
Fluid, PB Blaster
Fluid, Radiator Stop Leak
Fluid, Silicone
Fluid, Water
FSM
Fuses, 5-30A
Gloves, Leather
Gloves, Rubber
Gloves, Welding
Grease Gun
Hammer
Jack Stands
Jack, Floor
Jack, Highlift
Jumper Cables
Knife
Magnet on a stick
Oil Filter
Oil Filter Wrench
Pliers
Pliers, Lock-Ring
Pliers, Needle Nose
Pry Bar
Puller, Pitman Arm
Puller, Tierod
Punch, Brass
Rubber Mallet
Saw, Portaband, Battery
Scale, Knuckle
Screw Driver, Flat
Screw Driver, Philips
Serpentine Belt
Shackles
Shovel
Socket Adapter, 1/2"-3/8"
Socket, 1/2"
Socket, 1/4"
Socket, 10mm
Socket, 11/16"
Socket, 11mm
Socket, 12mm
Socket, 13/16"
Socket, 13mm
Socket, 14mm
Socket, 15/16"
Socket, 15mm
Socket, 16mm
Socket, 17mm
Socket, 18mm
Socket, 19mm
Socket, 3/4"
Socket, 3/8"
Socket, 5/16"
Socket, 5/8"
Socket, 54mm, 3/4" Drive
Socket, 7/16"
Socket, 7/8"
Socket, 8mm
Socket, 9/16"
Socket, 9mm
Sockets, Hex Head
Strap, Ratchet
Strap, Tow
Strap, Tree
Tape, Duct
Tape, Electrical
Tarp
Tire Deflators
Tire Iron
Tire Pressure Gauge
Tire, Spare
Transfer case main shaft & gears
Vice Grips
Welding Rod, 6011
Wire Crimpers
Wire Cutters
Wire Strippers
Wire Terminals
Wire, Bailing
Wood Block
Wrench, Allen combo
Wrench, Combo, 1/2"
Wrench, Combo, 1/4"
Wrench, Combo, 10mm
Wrench, Combo, 11/16"
Wrench, Combo, 11mm
Wrench, Combo, 12mm
Wrench, Combo, 13/16"
Wrench, Combo, 13mm
Wrench, Combo, 14mm
Wrench, Combo, 15/16"
Wrench, Combo, 15mm
Wrench, Combo, 16mm
Wrench, Combo, 17mm
Wrench, Combo, 18mm
Wrench, Combo, 19mm
Wrench, Combo, 3/4"
Wrench, Combo, 3/8"
Wrench, Combo, 5/16"
Wrench, Combo, 5/8"
Wrench, Combo, 7/16"
Wrench, Combo, 7/8"
Wrench, Combo, 8mm
Wrench, Combo, 9/16"
Wrench, Combo, 9mm
Wrench, Crescent
Wrench, Socket, 1/2" Drive
Wrench, Socket, 3/4" Drive
Wrench, Socket, 3/8" Drive
Wrench, Torque, 1/2" Drive
Wrench, Torque, 3/8" Drive
Zip Ties

[*** YELLER ***]

I agree with you  and thanks for looking out  but fellas give a guy some cridit for creating a pretty sweet YODA  
YEA its soap box time   so sit down   this build was not the fastest build nor was it the most expensive but it was fun and cool, I applaud critisizm  and anything helpful to the build good or bad   hell look at the hits to this build and think how many others have used an idea from this build and then think....

Those of you quick to put it down should offer something helpful to the build   or do better  and see us on the trail   Hell you can watch it break and laugh at MINI too I'm gonna as long as it's not something I did.......


                                                     

                                                     DAVE

[BLACKDOG]

I agree with you  and thanks for looking out  but fellas give a guy some cridit for creating a pretty sweet YODA  
YEA its soap box time   so sit down   this build was not the fastest build nor was it the most expensive but it was fun and cool, I applaud critisizm  and anything helpful to the build good or bad   hell look at the hits to this build and think how many others have used an idea from this build and then think....

Those of you quick to put it down should offer something helpful to the build   or do better  and see us on the trail   Hell you can watch it break and laugh at MINI too I'm gonna as long as it's not something I did.......


                                                     

                                                     DAVE

Hell of a lot better build than I could do   I look forward to seeing you on the trail, if I ever make it out there mini.  no worries, I've got plenty of ideas that you will see copied, so make sure you don't go and patent anything

[MiniSimp]

Just ordered some essentials; benie to keep warm, TRE to replace the one I broke, and speedo extension cable to see how slow I'm going.

[snohman]

At least he'll be prepared

I did'nt see a gas can(hopefully full of gas) and a bic lighter for a signal fire so the rescue party can find him..

[locktup]

I did'nt see a gas can(hopefully full of gas) and a bic lighter for a signal fire so the rescue party can find him..

To have a good fire you need lawn chairs.

[Casey105]

locktup would say...........................BURN IT             to the ground                           

[Stinky]

a little late w/ a comment...but on page 18 when oldyellercj said that welding on unprepped material is challenging and wat ever he meant about the wire bouncin before u get a puddle.......not to sound cocky or like a frickin know it all but im goin to school for a engineering dgree in welding and weld prep is prolly the most important thing next to a good smooth, well penetrating weld......especially makin a driveline mount..that takes allll the torque from the motor n the vehicle's weight fightint it.....that about the LAST place i would richard around with makin shirty welds.......imagine that comin loose on the highway at 70mph and the driveshaft binding n locking up...........

[MiniSimp]

imagine that comin loose on the highway at 70mph and the driveshaft binding n locking up...........

If I make it past 30mph I'll let you know!

[*** YELLER ***]

Your right   your are too late with the comment the further you get in your class   you will learn that if the wire feed speed is turned up too much the wire will jump off the surface you trying to weld to so when you git done with your D gree let me know how it goes in the real world. ' Cause I've been to a different school IT'S CALLED " LIFE " JUNIOR and I dont recal making a drive line mount   and while your gettin' that there D gree how about Gettin' some SPELLING LESSONS there mister I'm going to school for whatever, I have been welding a while and try my best to not make SHIRTY welds If there not good they get ground and replaced with the right welds this is the life of another person in my hands and I would not richard around with the life of my NEPHEW.




                                               OLDYELLERCJ

[Stinky]

well...if YOU can read u will note i said "NOT TO BE COCKY OR ANYTHING"...soo ya.....n say all u want about a d gree...but in the REAL WORLD employeres dont wanna hear, I LEARNED ON MY OWN, ITS CALLED REAL LIFE...they do wanna see a degree.....soo yaa....think before u speak....

[MiniSimp]

    

[blackdiamond]

I work as a structural engineer at a naval shipyard and I have co-workers that are engineering technicians (formerly production workers) and I work directly with the production workers (about 50% are welders).  I can tell you that practical hands-on knowledge can be far more valuable than an education.  I didn't learn many specific things in college that I use directly with my job.  I also work with several very knowledgeable weld engineers.  The biggest reason that we need weld engineers is to qualify new weld procedures and to help us how to figure out how to do difficult jobs while staying within the rules.  I know several people that do amazing welding outside of work, but the rules are so detailed that they are crippled while at work.

Obviously as an engineer I have great respect for education, but I also know 1st hand how much knowledge can be gained from hands-on experience.  It is one thing to prepare and weld something in a controlled environment, but it is a whole different animal when the welder is literally laying in a hole upside down welding with a mirror.  Sitting at my desk being proud of my education doesn't help in those situations.  As a result of being willing to "get dirty" I now know that I can fit through a 12-3/4" hole!

Just my   

[*** YELLER ***]

Education is great I agree  

[MiniSimp]

Well said BD.

[blackdiamond]

Well said BD.

Did Black Dog say something?

  bd

[MiniSimp]

LOL, ok then.
Well said BLDI

[blackdiamond]

LOL, ok then.
Well said BLDI

Hey MISI! I still have hair 

It is "bd" to you 



BlackDog and I worked this out when I joined the board.

[MiniSimp]

Fine! BiDi it is!

[MiniSimp]

Here are some pictures of my 2nd set of 35" Boggers today.

[Ramrod]

where are the pics of you out there driving around in that crap

[*** YELLER ***]

Can I get that jelly filled???

[MiniSimp]

where are the pics of you out there driving around in that crap

It's locked front and rear, wouldn't be very safe.

[IronClad]

why wouldnt it be safe?  i used to wheel  snow with  a welded front and rear rig..   i have a locker in the front and i hate it.. going back to a welded front.

[Ramrod]

It's locked front and rear, wouldn't be very safe.

ever heard of snow wheeling?, spinning doughnuts, having fun? 

[MiniSimp]

ever heard of snow wheeling?, spinning doughnuts, having fun? 

If I wasn't 160 miles away from my truck, I probably would.

[BoMXtreme]

Thats a lot of snow you got.  Its been so cold we even got snow in central cali.

[toybuilt]

I live in Auburn and we got at least 3 inches on Sunday, it rocked!