project ZJ rock racer

**Fish1200** · 07-08-2009, 10:56 PM

no sleeve...i should have. i V it out a lot and really crank the heat. im really going on just gettin it together then wheel it hard to see where the weak points are and go from there.

as for the welds. i dont think they are going anywhere. there is more than one pass in there.

i might have to come over and work on the inside part of the cage. i like the way you did yours.

**rstrucks** · 07-08-2009, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by zj95maxx

Did you stitch weld those plates on the uni, then stitch again to make full welds? You really shouldnt do continuous welds on the uni because if the weld cracks, or fails, it will run down the length of the weld.

I think the plate are large enough and there are enough of them to not worry too much about that happening (although you are right in principle). I'd be more concerned with the large gaps in some of the tube notches.

I agree about the crushed tube section. Just for looks I'd replace it. You can always use the cut off piece for braces or something to minimize wasted tube.

**Fish1200** · 07-08-2009, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by rstrucks

I think the plate are large enough and there are enough of them to not worry too much about that happening (although you are right in principle). I'd be more concerned with the large gaps in some of the tube notches.

I agree about the crushed tube section. Just for looks I'd replace it. You can always use the cut off piece for braces or something to minimize wasted tube.

if its just for looks i will leave it. i have to pile on the weld there anyway. the notches are poor. agian time comes into play and i can fill the gap.

nice rig BTW

**Fish1200** · 07-09-2009, 10:29 PM

some more. sorry for the phone pics

**Fish1200** · 07-11-2009, 10:44 AM

**zj95maxx** · 07-11-2009, 10:49 AM

Throw a grill on it and some 40s and it will look good!

**Fish1200** · 07-11-2009, 10:57 AM

40s on my 30...that would be sweet. i would have to carry 40 spare shafts

I NEED TONS!

**Fish1200** · 07-28-2009, 07:07 AM

there are updates but my new phone cant get my pics onto my computer, ill see if i can borrow a camera. added some more tube and sheet metal to cap off the engine bay.

**Fish1200** · 08-04-2009, 10:28 PM

hard to stay after to work on it because i usally dont have a ride home being this was my DD. but here are the latest pics. ill get better ones when i can

**zj95maxx** · 08-05-2009, 12:11 AM

pimp, bring it over to my house and we can flex it on my tire and flip it over on its side to test out the tube

**Fish1200** · 08-05-2009, 12:20 AM

Originally Posted by zj95maxx

pimp, bring it over to my house and we can flex it on my tire and flip it over on its side to test out the tube

i gotta get some cross tubes in then ill try it out with the fork lift. whens the next crozet run?

**zj95maxx** · 08-05-2009, 12:21 AM

trying to hit bigdogs on the 22nd

**Brad S** · 08-05-2009, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by Fish1200

hard to stay after to work on it because i usally dont have a ride home being this was my DD. but here are the latest pics. ill get better ones when i can

did you get a replacement dd?

**Fish1200** · 08-05-2009, 04:50 PM

not yet. im workin on puttin together my motorcycle to ride back and forth to work. now my friend gives me a ride

**Fish1200** · 08-13-2009, 02:01 PM

some pics

**Derek33** · 08-13-2009, 02:35 PM

Looks like a fun project.

**SirFuego** · 08-13-2009, 02:51 PM

I like what you did with the dovenose. The bend at the A pillar looks a bit kinked, but maybe it's just the pictures.

**ELLLLLIOTTTTT** · 08-13-2009, 04:33 PM

MadMax anyone?

**Fish1200** · 08-13-2009, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by SirFuego

I like what you did with the dovenose. The bend at the A pillar looks a bit kinked, but maybe it's just the pictures.

its kinked, so r a few others, my die broke for the bender but i didnt wanna stop workin so i just started crushing tube in the roller at work. crude fab work but is strong

**Fish1200** · 08-27-2009, 05:19 PM

some better quality pics

**slim616** · 08-27-2009, 06:32 PM

hmmm, I wondering if you should of just traded that thing in for the cash for clunkers program

**Fish1200** · 08-27-2009, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by slim616

hmmm, I wondering if you should of just traded that thing in for the cash for clunkers program

maybe you should have traded yours?

**MoonWorks** · 08-27-2009, 09:37 PM

What have you added since the last pics you posted? The pics looked about the same as before...just with a little added rust.

Where are you going from here with the tube? Exo?

**zj95maxx** · 08-27-2009, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by MoonWorks

What have you added since the last pics you posted? The pics looked about the same as before...just with a little added rust.

Where are you going from here with the tube? Exo?

Nothing is added, the post says, better pics.

**Fish1200** · 08-28-2009, 12:28 AM

Originally Posted by MoonWorks

What have you added since the last pics you posted? The pics looked about the same as before...just with a little added rust.

Where are you going from here with the tube? Exo?

exo is on its way hoping to have hinged doors to. once i get a ride to work for myself i will be able to stay after and get some work done. it will also be getting LA home brewed. i have 88 and 30 set up but not sure if its even worth it to put them under now. seems to me i should sell those while they r new and put money to tons. but im scared ill never have the rest i need to set them up.
got some primer today

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