ob1jeeper 849 Posted June 14, 2022 Looks pretty stout Kris. Just curious... What does a completed one weigh ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 5,778 Posted June 14, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, ob1jeeper said: Looks pretty stout Kris. Just curious... What does a completed one weigh ? my modified one is 42.5lbs, which i think is a net increase of about 8lbs (per side). i try to be mindful of the pounds when choosing most accessories, but i've always felt the weight of heavy-duty steel skidplates and rock-rails was a necessary evil if doing much rock crawling. Edited June 14, 2022 by theksmith 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 5,778 Posted June 18, 2022 i thought i had the drivers side finished, but i didn't really like the look of the raw stitch welds... so i'm smoothing it over with spot/glazing putty, hopefully it doesn't all just pop-out on the first hard hit. and finally getting started on the passenger side today... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4x4tographer 3,642 Posted June 19, 2022 Could you technically weld the entire length and just grind it for aesthetics? Or is that overkill? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 5,778 Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) 10 hours ago, 4x4tographer said: Could you technically weld the entire length and just grind it for aesthetics? Or is that overkill? sure i could have, but i originally only welded the bottom for the entire length and then thought stitch-welding the top edges would be sufficient (andt it should be structurally). since it was already painted before i decided that i didn't like that look, it was just quicker and easier to use filler than sand it back to bare metal to weld... however i've been advised by someone more experienced in this area that my application is in fact too thick for that glazing putty and it will probably crack out quickly. so i may be welding it all soon after all! 😅 Edited June 19, 2022 by theksmith 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgaz 750 Posted June 19, 2022 Kris, What about an automotive seam sealer product? I have limited experience with the stuff but have used it while repairing rust on a couple of my old daily drivers. The above video was the best I could find on the subject. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 5,778 Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, jgaz said: Kris, What about an automotive seam sealer product? I have limited experience with the stuff but have used it while repairing rust on a couple of my old daily drivers. The above video was the best I could find on the subject. that was my first idea too (the kind in the regular caulking tube)! mainly because i was thinking it might be more elastic. but, i already had some glazing putty on hand so i went with that 😬 Edited June 19, 2022 by theksmith 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 5,778 Posted June 21, 2022 the driver side slider got a last coat of paint and i finished up all the welding for the passenger side. Gadget looked like a predator this morning - hiding in her burrow, watching and waiting to pounce! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzJeepChic 2,897 Posted June 22, 2022 Your neighbors are probably wondering what kind of franken-jeep thing you've got going. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 5,778 Posted June 22, 2022 driver side done! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
