P1000 Delton's painfully slow build

[Delton]

Parked the 1000 and dusted off my other off-road vehicle lol. Almost time to bush hog already.

 

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[dale5740]

I don't blame you cause this thing is very heavy. May replace it with 1/4" material.

thats the ticket just like the tsc mat but 1/4 inch wonder where to get that

 

[Delton]

thats the ticket just like the tsc mat but 1/4 inch wonder where to get that

Tsc has that also sold by the foot. They were out when I was there so I grabbed this one.

 

[Delton]

Finally! I remembered to center that dang steering wheel! That bugged me to no end but only thought of it when on the trails lol. Pet peeve of mine.

 

[Tabascojunkie]

Finally! I remembered to center that dang steering wheel! That bugged me to no end but only thought of it when on the trails lol. Pet peeve of mine.
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One of the first things I HAD to do when I got mine... You'd think they would center it on setup.

 

[Delton]

One of the first things I HAD to do when I got mine... You'd think they would center it on setup.

I know right?

 

[amc019]

I don't blame you cause this thing is very heavy. May replace it with 1/4" material.

I got the 3/8" thick mat from TC and it isn't nearly as heavy. I wouldn't recommend anything lighter because it wouldn't dampen any of the bed noise.

 

[Delton]

Took her to the mtn to test tire carrier and it was a success. No cracked welds and most importantly no rattling!! Took it apart and already got first coat on it. Looks like it'll get plenty of curing time between coats as tomorrow is my last day off for a while.

 

[joeymt33]

Took her to the mtn to test tire carrier and it was a success. No cracked welds and most importantly no rattling!! Took it apart and already got first coat on it. Looks like it'll get plenty of curing time between coats as tomorrow is my last day off for a while.
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Looking great, I love you're attitude for preparedness. Thanks for bringing the tools on our last ride. With this new addition, you can carry more! Now let's see a chainsaw mount....

 

[Delton]

Looking great, I love you're attitude for preparedness. Thanks for bringing the tools on our last ride. With this new addition, you can carry more! Now let's see a chainsaw mount....

Hadn't really thought about a saw mount. Our ride was first time I've ever brought one along lol. I'll put it on my list though lol. Top priority is that rear bumper. Going for that "Sherman tank" look lol

 

[joeymt33]

Hadn't really thought about a saw mount. Our ride was first time I've ever brought one along lol. I'll put it on my list though lol. Top priority is that rear bumper. Going for that "Sherman tank" look lol

I've thought about a chainsaw amount. I was thinking of placing one upfront. My vehicle is starting to get pretty heavy in the rear. I have noticed on several steep climbs, the front tires want to lift when I have the spare tire and fuel tanks in the back.

I think if you and I put our heads together we can come up with something worth building.

 

[Delton]

I've thought about a chainsaw amount. I was thinking of placing one upfront. My vehicle is starting to get pretty heavy in the rear. I have noticed on several steep climbs, the front tires want to lift when I have the spare tire and fuel tanks in the back.

I think if you and I put our heads together we can come up with something worth building.

Oh no doubt dude. I think you and I think alike on alot of stuff. I gotta get a desktop. I have a great cad program I picked up from old job but I cannot stand wife's laptop lol.

 

[Delton]

Forgot I took this picture. Tits were successfully removed yesterday lol. Love the tires. Alot more confident running over rocks with 8 plys lol.

 

[Bayouownbeer]

Forgot I took this picture. Tits were successfully removed yesterday lol. Love the tires. Alot more confident running over rocks with 8 plys lol.
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I had 27's on my 700 now 28's on the 1000 they are a good tire

 

[Delton]

I had 27's on my 700 now 28's on the 1000 they are a good tire

I like the Bighorns but running 20 mph plus over rocks with 4ply tires made me little nervous.

 

[Delton]

Tire mount is done. Bed liner stuff is kinda pricey (21 bucks for a quart) but it's tougher than paint. Plus I dig the textured look. It'll be next Tues before I get another day off so guess I'll mount it permanently then.

 

[joeymt33]

Pictures!! @Delton

 

[Delton]

Pictures!! @Delton

I'll post some soon as I get it all mounted. Hey I could've really used your arse Tues! I parked at community center and tried to find my way back to the creek where we parked last time. I got little past the mudhole where I got buried and trail went cold lol. My nav skills are lacking lol.

 

[Delton]

I'm ordering those mudbusters today! Front tires throwing mud everywhere lol. Need to cover up what's sticking out lol

 

[Delton]

Went to order some flares and it said estimated delivery date was April 7th. That's cutting it too close to our ride. So...I ordered a 24x48" sheet of black abs. Looks like more fab work in my immediate future lol. I got over 100 plastic rivets luckily.