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Rock Crawler

HeLLKiNG_666 — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:10:00 MDT

Rock Crawler - nounnanien3455.jpg

Shrimpest

Rodrian_2010 — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:45:00 MDT

Shrimpest - creepy_crawler_by_davesrightmind-d486cb2_zps17f640a5.jpg

Still notching

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

Still notching - 32280_1476465236079_494125_n.jpg

Drity face

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

Drity face - 150273_1692930207568_8310614_n.jpg

Starting to take shape

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

Starting to take shape - 32280_1476465196078_5822478_n.jpg

Tacing things in place

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:12:00 MDT

Tacing things in place - 32280_1476464596063_1190466_n.jpg

Things are finally coming into line

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:14:00 MDT

Things are finally coming into line - 229250_2001281196150_5591623_n.jpg

krikey that transfer case it huge

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:14:00 MDT

krikey that transfer case it huge - 198192_1906949077906_6940398_n.jpg

Picking shards of metal from the teeth

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

Picking shards of metal from the teeth - 32280_1476464836069_1131562_n.jpg

This tree died over the course of the winter and needed pulled out

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

This tree died over the course of the winter and needed pulled out - 38270_1524471316201_1770751_n.jpg

Fitting the massive winch in place

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

Fitting the massive winch in place - 74206_1692930447574_6846320_n.jpg

Taking better shape and got the tires back on to see how it will fit

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

Taking better shape and got the tires back on to see how it will fit - 28730_1485376658859_406827_n.jpg

Cooper just is not impressed at all and rightfully worried about breaking a leg

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

Cooper just is not impressed at all and rightfully worried about breaking a leg - 28730_1482185299077_7564926_n.jpg

Grandparents couch coushins meet a dramatic end durring a break

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

Grandparents couch coushins meet a dramatic end durring a break - 37604_1524467796113_1071243_n.jpg

Stuff just goes in and out of the shop every time it gets worked on

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

Stuff just goes in and out of the shop every time it gets worked on - 32280_1476464876070_5476463_n.jpg

The penalties of safety glasses for many hours is a nice red nose

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

The penalties of safety glasses for many hours is a nice red nose - 148125_1692930327571_7093237_n.jpg

We really need to buy a notcher doing this by hand takes forever

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

We really need to buy a notcher doing this by hand takes forever - 32280_1476465156077_1383384_n.jpg

Missing Spdier Crawler Lady Smith variant from Neca

mncper — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:37:00 MDT

Missing Spdier Crawler Lady Smith variant from Neca - DSC02443_zpsb7f73ceb.jpg

Transfer case finally lifted into place and no longer has straps holding it in place

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:14:00 MDT

Transfer case finally lifted into place and no longer has straps holding it in place - 222429_2001280796140_8227486_n.jpg

red shackles are not fixed they will have an attachment so that they can be moved from hole to hole

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

red shackles are not fixed they will have an attachment so that they can be moved from hole to hole - 76160_1688203689408_4773892_n.jpg

Quick glance at the gussets holding the M12000 bumper on as well as the spring drops for the lift

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

Quick glance at the gussets holding the M12000 bumper on as well as the spring drops for the lift - 32280_1476464756067_7255124_n.jpg

My hands are frozen from the compressed air Daves turn for more notching

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

My hands are frozen from the compressed air Daves turn for more notching - 32280_1476465276080_6705113_n.jpg

It feels so good to get the sides on starts to make it look like a truck again

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

It feels so good to get the sides on starts to make it look like a truck again - 28730_1481741647986_3695962_n.jpg

A stray spark from welding blew out the safety glass on the back window

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

A stray spark from welding blew out the safety glass on the back window - 38270_1524471196198_237388_n.jpg

I have to admit the guy helping knows what he is doing and already is looking better than I expected

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:14:00 MDT

I have to admit the guy helping knows what he is doing and already is looking better than I expected - 63264_1752012564590_4984673_n.jpg

I got talked into an exo cage when I had a few to many beers and what better time to start than in the rain at night

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:14:00 MDT

I got talked into an exo cage when I had a few to many beers and what better time to start than in the rain at night - 166118_1752012404586_2181016_n.jpg

I think this is a decent compromise and breaks up the square lines of the truck duplicating it on the other side is going to be a pain but I think will be worth it

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:14:00 MDT

I think this is a decent compromise and breaks up the square lines of the truck duplicating it on the other side is going to be a pain but I think will be worth it - 68119_1752013004601_8264891_n.jpg

Time to measure drive lines and start building the shift linkage but the Transfer case does not need to come out any more

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:14:00 MDT

Time to measure drive lines and start building the shift linkage but the Transfer case does not need to come out any more - 229449_2001280316128_468375_n.jpg

The box on the right is for the 130 lb cat battery It most likely will need to be narrowed in the center to ease access of the drive shaft But we will have to see

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:14:00 MDT

The box on the right is for the 130 lb cat battery It most likely will need to be narrowed in the center to ease access of the drive shaft But we will have to see - 155795_1729721567329_1350689_n.jpg

Got the C4 roughly in place The motor is low giving lots of room above it here but with will get tilted up to drive the transfer case behind it later

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:14:00 MDT

Got the C4 roughly in place The motor is low giving lots of room above it here but with will get tilted up to drive the transfer case behind it later - 197085_1906924837300_624347_n.jpg

I could not find a bigger hook which means that the biggest I can get is what I need

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:14:00 MDT

I could not find a bigger hook which means that the biggest I can get is what I need - 58068_1729727767484_2253647_n.jpg

This is the angle that it looks strangest Something will need to be fabed in to protect that corner as well as break up the visual of that void

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:14:00 MDT

This is the angle that it looks strangest Something will need to be fabed in to protect that corner as well as break up the visual of that void - 163454_1752013084603_3140144_n.jpg

rough winch placement directly above the rear axel Hmm that winch looks a little wider than normal Dave is pretty creative

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

rough winch placement directly above the rear axel Hmm that winch looks a little wider than normal Dave is pretty creative - 74046_1688204929439_457219_n.jpg

The winch was tilted at a little bit of an angle as the cross bar cuts in front of the drum and we want to make sure that the line does not rub on it on the bottom wrap

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

The winch was tilted at a little bit of an angle as the cross bar cuts in front of the drum and we want to make sure that the line does not rub on it on the bottom wrap - 76657_1692932247619_8183322_n.jpg

Not sure what I think of the wireless winch it is nice to be able to walk around with it but I miss the fine control of using a wire

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

Not sure what I think of the wireless winch it is nice to be able to walk around with it but I miss the fine control of using a wire - 38270_1524471276200_5011180_n.jpg

Really you dont need a welding hood for tacing my brother that is a welding instructor does this all the time So if it is bad it is his fault

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

Really you dont need a welding hood for tacing my brother that is a welding instructor does this all the time So if it is bad it is his fault - 28730_1485376578857_2801230_n.jpg

The lifting points are so big that only these twisted shackles would actually fit all the others we used for recovery would not even clip in

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

The lifting points are so big that only these twisted shackles would actually fit all the others we used for recovery would not even clip in - 38270_1524471396203_168908_n.jpg

Hmmm I never really considered the problem of what the dog would think of trying to walk on a bed of holes

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

Hmmm I never really considered the problem of what the dog would think of trying to walk on a bed of holes - 28730_1482185259076_835912_n.jpg

This is what marston matting looks like when you first get it It is about 10 feet long which makes bringing it home quite the challange

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

This is what marston matting looks like when you first get it It is about 10 feet long which makes bringing it home quite the challange - 32280_1476464796068_6580637_n.jpg

Just about anythign that is done in the center will break the pattern of the dimples so something needs to be done that makes it look on purpose

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

Just about anythign that is done in the center will break the pattern of the dimples so something needs to be done that makes it look on purpose - 28730_1482185179074_5791407_n.jpg

I love the lifting points I found on ebay they rust like crazy but a little paint should sort that out

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

I love the lifting points I found on ebay they rust like crazy but a little paint should sort that out - 38270_1524471356202_1272355_n.jpg

Centering the drum as the winch is differant sizes on each end so visually it looks off center even though it pulls in the middle

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

Centering the drum as the winch is differant sizes on each end so visually it looks off center even though it pulls in the middle - 40153_1692931007588_5180622_n.jpg

I also was able to push the motor back an aditional inch and a half from where it was and should help when dropping off ledges from driving the motor into the radiator

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:12:00 MDT

I also was able to push the motor back an aditional inch and a half from where it was and should help when dropping off ledges from driving the motor into the radiator - 32280_1476464716066_4618093_n.jpg

Starting the project the dimpled steel is called Marston Matting or flight line It is used to make runways on sand or dirt back durring WW2

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:12:00 MDT

Starting the project the dimpled steel is called Marston Matting or flight line It is used to make runways on sand or dirt back durring WW2 - 32280_1476464516061_5251481_n.jpg

The rear cross member had to be cut to lift the case as high as it needs to go and most likely will end up one more inch higher The cross member will then be refabed in below the yoke most likely It is really not needed that badly though as the

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:14:00 MDT

The rear cross member had to be cut to lift the case as high as it needs to go and most likely will end up one more inch higher The cross member will then be refabed in below the yoke most likely It is really not needed that badly though as the - 198606_1906984038780_5369917_n.jpg

The pulling points on the front had to be differant as the hook was so massive the passanger side one had to be moved out so that it could pull with out running out of line Also notice the rotateing pintle built into the frame Not so much for mo

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:14:00 MDT

The pulling points on the front had to be differant as the hook was so massive the passanger side one had to be moved out so that it could pull with out running out of line Also notice the rotateing pintle built into the frame Not so much for mo - 162643_1729734567654_7655322_n.jpg

The doubbled NP203205 is massive and all I can do to move my self As you can see major modifications needed to be done to squeeze this full size transfer case into a little toyota It still is below the frame rails several inches

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:14:00 MDT

The doubbled NP203205 is massive and all I can do to move my self As you can see major modifications needed to be done to squeeze this full size transfer case into a little toyota It still is below the frame rails several inches - 199190_1906927517367_1488182_n.jpg

Cutting and more cutting and I still want to come up another few inches to get up into the frame rails but much higher and the front drive line will start becoming an issue with the floor

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:14:00 MDT

Cutting and more cutting and I still want to come up another few inches to get up into the frame rails but much higher and the front drive line will start becoming an issue with the floor - 200573_1906930757448_2720404_n.jpg

The aft portion behind the door is so hard to figure out I want to avoid verticle runs as every one on you see on the trail or in a magazine looks boxy and I expect to squeeze though a lot of trees and the verticle runs hang up on them

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:14:00 MDT

The aft portion behind the door is so hard to figure out I want to avoid verticle runs as every one on you see on the trail or in a magazine looks boxy and I expect to squeeze though a lot of trees and the verticle runs hang up on them - 163005_1752012724594_5502509_n.jpg

The shaft slip is accomplished by the splines going into a turbo 350 input on the NP203 This means that the shaft can be very short and still move it far enough back to distribute some of the weight to the rear of the vehicle It also means that i

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:14:00 MDT

The shaft slip is accomplished by the splines going into a turbo 350 input on the NP203 This means that the shaft can be very short and still move it far enough back to distribute some of the weight to the rear of the vehicle It also means that i - 189632_1906942157733_7800237_n.jpg

I might tac here and there but with a brother that does this for a living it is hard to convince my self to put my welds where every one can see which ones are mine and his

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

I might tac here and there but with a brother that does this for a living it is hard to convince my self to put my welds where every one can see which ones are mine and his - 28730_1481741807990_1345372_n.jpg

Not sure what to do about the center section The idea is to have a recessed area where hooks and straps can go under the boxes for a neat clean strap down as well as keeping it from moving side to side

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

Not sure what to do about the center section The idea is to have a recessed area where hooks and straps can go under the boxes for a neat clean strap down as well as keeping it from moving side to side - 28730_1482184979069_4595233_n.jpg

The winch just fits between the frame rails and well allow for either double the line or more likely the same length that pulls on a lower wind giving greater pulling power sooner and we should not have to worry about bunching at all

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

The winch just fits between the frame rails and well allow for either double the line or more likely the same length that pulls on a lower wind giving greater pulling power sooner and we should not have to worry about bunching at all - 148479_1692929807558_593_n.jpg

One might know that things are going to bend and twist as the metal heats and cools while welding but you can never over prepare High lift jacks helped keep things from looking too twisted

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

One might know that things are going to bend and twist as the metal heats and cools while welding but you can never over prepare High lift jacks helped keep things from looking too twisted - 32280_1476464916071_4154873_n.jpg

This is the second M12000 that is being installed directly above the rear axle Not being able to reach in and feed it directly we decided to widen it from a 9 in fairlead to about 16 inches

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

This is the second M12000 that is being installed directly above the rear axle Not being able to reach in and feed it directly we decided to widen it from a 9 in fairlead to about 16 inches - 74151_1688204169420_694408_n.jpg

The motor was lowered down and larger mounts put in place This was done to accomidate the origional F150 tranny I thought I was going to use but it turned out that a C4 made more sence

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:12:00 MDT

The motor was lowered down and larger mounts put in place This was done to accomidate the origional F150 tranny I thought I was going to use but it turned out that a C4 made more sence - 32280_1476464676065_2448404_n.jpg

The rain showed how fast this stuff rusts so we got some primer on it finally I think the center section turned out pretty good and I have some aircraft lifting clevases that are about 9 inches but 14 inches that will fit nicely in the center and

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:14:00 MDT

The rain showed how fast this stuff rusts so we got some primer on it finally I think the center section turned out pretty good and I have some aircraft lifting clevases that are about 9 inches but 14 inches that will fit nicely in the center and - 190538_1906923917277_2538207_n.jpg

Still got room for the driver seat but you can see how much the floor has been altered on the passanger side A new floor will need to be fabed inplace to support the seats and shifters the passanger one might be higher than I would like which fo

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:14:00 MDT

Still got room for the driver seat but you can see how much the floor has been altered on the passanger side A new floor will need to be fabed inplace to support the seats and shifters the passanger one might be higher than I would like which fo - 196897_1906942397739_4209121_n.jpg

This was a tough call here The truck needs to be used for hunting and camping as well as off roading so bed space is very important By adding this band on it limits how much the tires can compress But since the last springs were blown out from

Scottwilliamsmountain — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:13:00 MDT

This was a tough call here The truck needs to be used for hunting and camping as well as off roading so bed space is very important By adding this band on it limits how much the tires can compress But since the last springs were blown out from - 32280_1476465036074_1941478_n.jpg