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    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.



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    ERIK


    95 yj, locked lifted, and ready to rock!

  • #2
    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
    2002 TJ on 35s a bit of lift with some stuff
    Rock-ItMan all the way around

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    • #3
      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.


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      ERIK


      95 yj, locked lifted, and ready to rock!

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      • #4
        Looks good Mang!
        [COLOR=blue]Chris[/COLOR]
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        • #5
          Originally posted by Dukes69
          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.
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          ERIK


          95 yj, locked lifted, and ready to rock!

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          • #6
            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
            2002 TJ on 35s a bit of lift with some stuff
            Rock-ItMan all the way around

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            • #7
              someone call me this evening with a definate answer, and time.
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              ERIK


              95 yj, locked lifted, and ready to rock!

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              • #8
                Great job Eric. I'm impressed.
                1994 Toyota, dual cases, 5.29 axles with ARB's

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                • #9
                  Very nice Erik!
                  Michael

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                  • #10
                    hey, what's up??? what am I missing??? :confused:
                    myJeeprocks.com

                    "in the end... the rocks always win."

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                    • #11
                      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
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                      ERIK


                      95 yj, locked lifted, and ready to rock!

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by blkTJ
                        hey, what's up??? what am I missing??? :confused:
                        Yeah, I don't see any pictures...
                        1986 CJ-7; 4.6L stroker, balanced & blueprinted; 5" lift, 35x1250 MTRs, Poison Spyder Full Width kit,
                        My Jeep

                        Moab Rocker Knocker Video:shades:

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                        • #13
                          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

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by rick
                            Yeah, I don't see any pictures...
                            you dont?
                            is anyone else not able to see them?
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                            ERIK


                            95 yj, locked lifted, and ready to rock!

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by NAILER341
                              you dont?
                              is anyone else not able to see them?
                              i see them, but can't wait to see the jeep in person
                              :gun:'99 TJ Sport:gun:

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