Big work day today

Today, we were joined by Gabe and Joe at Gabe's work. They have an AWESOME shop there, including a lift and every machine tool you can imagine. Gabe was kind enough to invite us to work on the underbody protection there. Having the lift made things almost easy.

Dan did an excellent job in selecting the materials for this project. Square tubing, HDPE sheeting, and VHMW sheeting were all used along with some nifty floating nut plates to hold everything together. This stuff will be very strong and easily serviced.

Pix here:

In this picture, you can see some of the new graphics on the car- More on those later when I have a better photo.


Here's Joe hoisting the 100 pound wire wheel...


Gabe pulls up the gas tank skidplate using "Load rated" zip ties. I would think that all zip ties are load rated.... just some are rated much lower than others.


Doug doesn't just take photos... seen here using the lightweight wire wheel--- Joe sneering at me for not using the big one.

Trailing arm protection... These rivets could hold up an Abrams tank.

Almost done. Dan's pleased.


Pretty much the finished product... Need add a few more fasteners...


Almost ready to rally!!