Lord Bajamungus build
- dustymojave
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Re: Lord Bajamungus build
You THIEF Kyle!!!
Somebody at Pacific Customs is more concerned that an image they don''t own in the 1st place (the images belong to their vendors who sell the product to them) MIGHT be duplicated in violation of copyright law than they are with customers spreading the word about products they sell and thus giving them free advertising. Personally I would rather get the free advertising than worry about copyright violations.
So post a link (OMG!!! HOT linking is SOOOO Terrible!)
Somebody at Pacific Customs is more concerned that an image they don''t own in the 1st place (the images belong to their vendors who sell the product to them) MIGHT be duplicated in violation of copyright law than they are with customers spreading the word about products they sell and thus giving them free advertising. Personally I would rather get the free advertising than worry about copyright violations.
So post a link (OMG!!! HOT linking is SOOOO Terrible!)
Richard
Lake LA, Mojave Desert, SoCal
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'58 Baja with 955K Miles and counting
Lake LA, Mojave Desert, SoCal
Speed Kills! but then...So does OLD AGE!!
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'58 Baja with 955K Miles and counting
- dustymojave
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Re: Lord Bajamungus build
Or better YET!
Post a link for the same merchandise at a different supply house so we can take our business to someone else!!!
Post a link for the same merchandise at a different supply house so we can take our business to someone else!!!
Richard
Lake LA, Mojave Desert, SoCal
Speed Kills! but then...So does OLD AGE!!
Tech Inspection: SCCA / SCORE / HDRA / ARVRA / A.R.T.S. OffRoad Race Tech - MDR, MORE, Glen Helen BajaCup
Retired Fabricator
'58 Baja with 955K Miles and counting
Lake LA, Mojave Desert, SoCal
Speed Kills! but then...So does OLD AGE!!
Tech Inspection: SCCA / SCORE / HDRA / ARVRA / A.R.T.S. OffRoad Race Tech - MDR, MORE, Glen Helen BajaCup
Retired Fabricator
'58 Baja with 955K Miles and counting
- bajaherbie
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Re: Lord Bajamungus build
Well said, dusty...
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- kyle_pc_75
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Re: Lord Bajamungus build
I didn't realize cause the pic shows up when I'm looking at it. Here's the link to the different products:
http://www.pacificcustoms.com/34-inch-l ... ights.html
http://www.pacificcustoms.com/34-inch-l ... ights.html
- CentralWAbaja
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Re: Lord Bajamungus build
Personally, I like dealing with this guy a lot betterkyle_pc_75 wrote:I didn't realize cause the pic shows up when I'm looking at it. Here's the link to the different products:
http://www.pacificcustoms.com/34-inch-l ... ights.html
http://www.dansperformanceparts.com/off ... shing.html
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- TimS
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Re: Lord Bajamungus build
Haha, had to laugh at the "4wd" indicator at Dan's. I wonder how the flashing alternator light works? Those look like nice lights.
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- dustymojave
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Re: Lord Bajamungus build
Gosh Tim...I was gonna post a question asking if Kyle was referring to the 4WD or the NOS light....
Richard
Lake LA, Mojave Desert, SoCal
Speed Kills! but then...So does OLD AGE!!
Tech Inspection: SCCA / SCORE / HDRA / ARVRA / A.R.T.S. OffRoad Race Tech - MDR, MORE, Glen Helen BajaCup
Retired Fabricator
'58 Baja with 955K Miles and counting
Lake LA, Mojave Desert, SoCal
Speed Kills! but then...So does OLD AGE!!
Tech Inspection: SCCA / SCORE / HDRA / ARVRA / A.R.T.S. OffRoad Race Tech - MDR, MORE, Glen Helen BajaCup
Retired Fabricator
'58 Baja with 955K Miles and counting
- kyle_pc_75
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Re: Lord Bajamungus build
Tim asked for an update, so here we go. Today I'm working on final fitment of the cage. I bolted the front hoop in first, keeping it as tight to the dash as possible, since to me that fitment is the most critical. I then positioned the main hoop based on the front hoop and bolted it in, followed by the rear down bars. I like how it fits for the most part, but the rear down bars could be tighter to the body. They just don't extend far enough. I also don't like the sleeves, I need to get some tighter fitting tubing for those.
I've also been building a spreadsheet for my electrical system to determine circuit breaker sizing and all that fun stuff. Played around with the Lowrance a bit yesterday, downloading a bunch of imagery right now.
I've also been building a spreadsheet for my electrical system to determine circuit breaker sizing and all that fun stuff. Played around with the Lowrance a bit yesterday, downloading a bunch of imagery right now.
- kyle_pc_75
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Re: Lord Bajamungus build
Final fitment looks pretty good.
Any special considerations on installing the fuel cell? I'm planning on building a tray out of angle iron and incorporating the supplied straps into that, kind of like this:
Any special considerations on installing the fuel cell? I'm planning on building a tray out of angle iron and incorporating the supplied straps into that, kind of like this:
- TimS
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Re: Lord Bajamungus build
Glad to see it progressing. Thanks for the update. GCA t minus 5 months
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- kyle_pc_75
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Re: Lord Bajamungus build
The beginning of seat mounts. I cut out the stock mounts after I took this picture, as I want some additional bracing to the floor. This is how I had them before and they seemed to hold up just fine, especially since my new suspension seats have a lot more give in them than my old Firebird seats.
I put in a good eight hours today. That's what happens when you're not married on Mother's Day and your mom lives in Iowa.
I put in a good eight hours today. That's what happens when you're not married on Mother's Day and your mom lives in Iowa.
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Re: Lord Bajamungus build
Good progress Kyle. What fuel cell are you using?
- kyle_pc_75
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Re: Lord Bajamungus build
It's a Summit Racing 20 gallon cell with foam and a fuel gauge, great quality, great price. I'll have to work out a filler neck, but that might not happen right away. I'm more concerned about getting it up and running, even if it's a pain in the ass to fuel up.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-2 ... /overview/
Oh, and these are the seats I'm using, same as Shortie's, Corbeau Baja SS. I test drove Shortie's Baja several years ago (with no front shocks), and was instantly sold on these.
By the way, thanks Richard for your help with the tubing! See you Tuesday.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-2 ... /overview/
Oh, and these are the seats I'm using, same as Shortie's, Corbeau Baja SS. I test drove Shortie's Baja several years ago (with no front shocks), and was instantly sold on these.
By the way, thanks Richard for your help with the tubing! See you Tuesday.
- bajaherbie
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Re: Lord Bajamungus build
my cage has a lower support running from the B to the C pillars. I made two cross supports out of 1" tubing to support the angle iron frame that holds my fuel cell in place. because the 1.5" supports aren't level the front cross support goes up a few inches so the cell sits level.
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- kyle_pc_75
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Re: Lord Bajamungus build
Ultimately, I plan to add a lot more bracing to this cage, add 5 point belts, etc. For now, I just want it to be ready to do a little runaround at Vernal. I won't let Nate or Shortie drive it, so I think it'll survive.