1/8" plate

[NAILER341]

well, after slamming the side of my jeep into some rocks, and smashing it all up, i decided to put some plating on there to protect it better, and cover up the damage.
i picked up some 1/8" heat treated plate at m&k and proceeded to cut some out to fit the rear quarter pannels with my cool new [used] plasma cutter.
how did i ever live without this thing.
i made up a method of using some heavy wire to trace with the plasma cutter tip. it works excelently.
i used splay wire that is used for t-bar ceilings, and either clamped it to the plate, or tack welded it to the trash side.
i highly recommend this method for using the plasma cutter to maintain a nice smooth arc.
here are some pictures.

[JeepGal]

VERY cool Erik! Looks VERY professional.

I need those Chris took out the rear passenger corner of my Jeep at Calico two weekends ago

Tam

[NAILER341]

it was pretty fun to make.
thanks for the compliment.
here are a couple more pics. one is the equipment i used, and the other is an example of the wire welded to the trash side of the plate.

[Dukes69]

Looks good Mang!

[NAILER341]

Looks good Mang!

it looks like i will be free for one of the weekend days. do you want help on sat or sun?
let me know if you need me to bring anything.

[JeepGal]

Probably Saturday would be best. Depends on what time Rick and Sarah get here If they get here Sat night...then Sunday Was that helpful??

Tam

[NAILER341]

someone call me this evening with a definate answer, and time.

[igofshn]

Great job Eric. I'm impressed.

[nagal]

Very nice Erik!

[blkTJ]

hey, what's up??? what am I missing??? :confused:

[NAILER341]

chris is fixing his jeep. i was just going down to lend a hand. i'm sure you could join us. we'll make him buy the meat

[rick]

hey, what's up??? what am I missing??? :confused:

Yeah, I don't see any pictures...

[cbremer]

erik, if you plan on doing more of these (or several copies of anything with the plasma), my brother, who uses a plasma cutter daily, recommends making a template out of some 1/2" or thicker plywood and clamping it to the metal you're cutting, then following the template with the plasma cutter torch.

just thought you'd like to know

the new armor looks great, btw

[NAILER341]

Yeah, I don't see any pictures...

you dont?
is anyone else not able to see them?

[sarah]

you dont?
is anyone else not able to see them?

i see them, but can't wait to see the jeep in person