Evil Queen's upgrades.

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

Well, got some done today.

Started the prep for paint and got the rockers painted.

http://www.timstrader.com/web/builds/evilqueen/DSCF0212.JPG

http://www.timstrader.com/web/builds/evilqueen/DSCF0213.JPG

http://www.timstrader.com/web/builds/evilqueen/DSCF0214.JPG

http://www.timstrader.com/web/builds/evilqueen/DSCF0215.JPG

Then finally got the mirror apart and cleaned it up, put anti-seize in there and put it back together. Now it actually can collapse. You know how hard she is on mirrors right? :hehe:

http://www.timstrader.com/web/builds/evilqueen/DSCF0216.JPG

http://www.timstrader.com/web/builds/evilqueen/DSCF0217.JPG

I'm not sure....but I think sussin fell off.....

http://www.timstrader.com/web/builds/evilqueen/DSCF0219.JPG

Fabbed up some D-ring mounts. These will be welded front and back through the bumper. No face welds here.

http://www.timstrader.com/web/builds/evilqueen/DSCF0220.JPG

http://www.timstrader.com/web/builds/evilqueen/DSCF0221.JPG

[Evil Queen]

sweet! I've been looking for the screw heads we talked about and can't find them. I'll keep looking.

[chop]

looks good what was ever found out about the clutch when it wasnt working at the mounds???

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

She had a new clutch put in at a local shop. I have no idea what the failure was. She's gonna send it in to see if she can get some kind of warranty on it but she has to get to Sam's house for the other parts.

[Trucks are for girls!]

did the power ever come back?

[BIGBEN]

so i am guessing the power is back on then???

no, tim hooked up a gerbil powered generator.

[Trucks are for girls!]

no, tim hooked up a gerbil powered generator.

well we had lights and could run power cords from other rooms but no power otherwise in the shop.... no air compressor, couldent open the door, couldent move the lift..... from what the pics look like it doesn't look like it came back on but idk

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

Nope. Power is not restored in the shop. Makes doing things a pain in the ass.

Rockers bedlined.

http://www.timstrader.com/web/builds/evilqueen/DSCF0222.JPG

[Evil Queen]

Looks awesome Tim, thank you so much.

[Trucks are for girls!]

that looks really nice!!!

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

Front bumper test fit....

http://www.timstrader.com/web/builds/evilqueen/DSCF0226.JPG

[Beefy]

Glad you went with the D ring mounts :woot:

[Mongo]

Will the front bumper be removable?

[Beefy]

Will the front bumper be removable?

:rofl:

[Grandman]

Will the front bumper be removable?

not for long , im going to super glue it the first chance i get :marv:

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

Will the front bumper be removable?

Yes. Fully removable. I'm replacing those fukkin torx bolts too.

[Mongo]

Yes. Fully removable. I'm replacing those fukkin torx bolts too.

:woot:

[drummond]

very nice work

[StartingLine]

no, tim hooked up a gerbil powered generator.

Nope. Power is not restored in the shop. Makes doing things a pain in the ass.


:hehe:


Looks real nice Tim. Hopefully i'll be getting da Choppa to fab up some bumpers for mine.

[Mongo]

:hehe:




:lol::lol::lol:

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

Finished the front bumper last night. Ready for paint along with the rock sliders.

Here the bumper end, sanded all up nice. Bumper is 2x4 by 1/4 inch thick tube fully welded and I believe it's air tight. Ben is going to build an on board air setup for EQ so maybe he will use the bumper as a small tank.

http://www.timstrader.com/web/builds/evilqueen/bumper-end.jpg

[BIGBEN]

nice work tim.

while the bumper would probably work as an air tank, i have a two gallon tank to mount in her jeep. i just need to fab up the mounting brackets.

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

Gotcha

I didn't do anything special for you to use it as a tank. I didn't know what your plans were.

[BIGBEN]

Gotcha

I didn't do anything special for you to use it as a tank. I didn't know what your plans were.

wait, i have plans? :hehe:

why didn't someone tell me.

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

Seems the issue with the OX-Locker was that the housing wouldn't let the cover go on straight. There was quite a bit of rock rash. Bunch of sanding and that is fixed. Locker now locks and unlocks on the hoist. We'll see how it is on the ground.

Un-bent the bent sway bar and got the disconnects to line up again. I don't know who made these disco's but they are a pain in the ass.

Sliders done. The square tube is 3/16 thick. We were going to go with round but standing on round tube with muddy shoes sucks so we re-designed them for square stock. It will make getting in and out easier.

http://www.timstrader.com/web/builds/evilqueen/DSCF0232.JPG

Bumper done.

http://www.timstrader.com/web/builds/evilqueen/DSCF0233.JPG

The D-Ring mount.

http://www.timstrader.com/web/builds/evilqueen/DSCF0234.JPG

Installed. Has mounts for EQ's driving lights.

http://www.timstrader.com/web/builds/evilqueen/DSCF0235.JPG

[Beefy]

Sweet sliders came out nice buddy

[BIGBEN]

i like it all. good work tim :thumb:

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

Thanks guys. Hope the Queen like them.

[Mongo]

Looks great Tim.

[Ter Bear]

It is like she is on OverHaulin':dance::dance: but better..............:nate::nate:

[Trucks are for girls!]

them look really good!!! :thumb:

[Shotgun]

my explorers on the trailer on the way up for the next make over, might wanna start with 4wd first. That looks sweet nice work Tim.

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

:woot: Getting there.

http://www.timstrader.com/web/builds/evilqueen/DSCF0243.JPG

[Trucks are for girls!]

didja get power yet? and if so need help with anything in there tomarrow?

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

I'm going in early to talk to the maintenance department to see if the power can be fixed. Then I can finish the shifter and get the thing off the hoist and then work on the trailer.

But yea, if I get power there will be work to do...if no power then there is nothing more I can do at this point.

[Trucks are for girls!]

yeah cuz i dont think them maintance people who tried keys informed anyone :hehe:

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

Power is restored.

Yes, it was broke for the reasons we thought.

Getting it fixed was very painful.

[Evil Queen]

Power is restored.

Yes, it was broke for the reasons we thought.

Getting it fixed was very painful.

I swear I won't go to the bathroom there ever again:hehe:

Want me to come up there now? or tomorrow?

I can work on it with you today/tonight. If I take the vette I can be there in 40 minutes...the excursion takes me 25 minutes more:lol:

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

I was informed as to where the "correct" bathroom is.

I gotta mow the lawn. Come up tomorrow.

[Evil Queen]

I was informed as to where the "correct" bathroom is.

I gotta mow the lawn. Come up tomorrow.

am I bringing the vette or the excursion to tow it? I know which one is more fun :hehe:

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

"should" be ready to go home.

You have to take your top off. I don't know how the thing works. Then we can paint the cage.

[BIGBEN]

You have to take your top off. I don't know how the thing works.

sounds like a personal problem tim. :hehe:

[Evil Queen]

"should" be ready to go home.

You have to take your top off. I don't know how the thing works. Then we can paint the cage.

men:rolleyes: meh

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

:lol:

[BarbieJeeper00]

Looks really nice. =)

[Evil Queen]

Not just nice...awesome!!!!

BTW Tim.....the hooks for the top are under the visor....then the SOB just folds down. I hate that thing...if it wasn't for rain, I'd be topless all the time

[BIGBEN]

if it wasn't for rain, I'd be topless all the time

:dirty:

[Evil Queen]

thanks, but I'm not exactly an inspiring sight :hehe:

I did lose 7lbs in the last couple days and i'm starting my weight routine again. Gotta get ready to hoist this butt into the jeep...the steps are a little higher than before :hehe:

[BIGBEN]

one good thing about being tall. i didn't need the step to get into your jeep. :hehe:

[Evil Queen]

one good thing about being tall. i didn't need the step to get into your jeep. :hehe:

:thumb: Neither did Mongo. I am going to miss my "tube/axle" steps though....they both had meaning. Explaining that the axle was there because I broke it and the step and just taped it on was fun.

[Trucks are for girls!]

I swear I won't go to the bathroom there ever again:hehe:

Want me to come up there now? or tomorrow?

I can work on it with you today/tonight. If I take the vette I can be there in 40 minutes...the excursion takes me 25 minutes more:lol:

that is a stupid reason to shut off the power though.... but yeah i will use the "proper" bathroom from now on..... sorry :hehe:

[Evil Queen]

that is a stupid reason to shut off the power though.... but yeah i will use the "proper" bathroom from now on..... sorry :hehe:

Maybe that was the problem.....I kinda liked the hand sink

[Evil Queen]

reminded me of a bidet

[Trucks are for girls!]

reminded me of a bidet

all the shops in the school have them half circle sinks.....

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

Got the box mounted, the shifter done and worked on the control arm mount. The control arm mounts need to be replaced with some blue torch fab ones. I welded it up the best it's gonna be for now.

http://www.timstrader.com/web/builds/evilqueen/DSCF0255.JPG

[Mongo]

Just couldn't wait for a box. Damn woman.

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

hahahahaha

She said Mongo was gonna yell at her.

:hehe:

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

Max is done. Loaded it on the trailer and sent Pam home a little bit ago.

We did a bunch more than just the fab work but not really pics of the stuff. You saw the list of crap. Things like making the passenger seat fold forward again and mount a new CB antenna, sanding the rear bumper and beefing up the spare mount plate. Capped the pivot of the swing out and added a grease fitting to it to make it swing nice. The sway bar was bent so we pressed that back into shape and the right side lower control arm mount was all kids of F-ed up. Needs BTF mounts put on there but it'll be ok for now. Put a new front wheel bearing in. Welded D-Ring tie down mounts to her new trailer and fixed the warped board.....sure I am missing something but there was a bunch of poop.

Thanks to trucks are for girls, Beefy and even Tacoma King for the help.

Rails/steps done and mounted.

http://www.timstrader.com/web/builds/evilqueen/DSCF0262.JPG

http://www.timstrader.com/web/builds/evilqueen/DSCF0263.JPG

Evil Queen laying down some MAD paint work on the roll cage.

http://www.timstrader.com/web/builds/evilqueen/DSCF0264.JPG

Done.

http://www.timstrader.com/web/builds/evilqueen/DSCF0265.JPG

Free mod of the day...:hehe: Evil Queen didn't see this before she left.

http://www.timstrader.com/web/builds/evilqueen/DSCF0261.JPG

[Trucks are for girls!]

woot! one vehicle down..... :hehe:

And you are very welcome :thumb:

[BIGBEN]

love the paws tag tim. :thumb:

[Evil Queen]

OMG that is funny!!!! I almost got down there to see if you pressed it flat. That will be permanent. I've lost my Booty Fab stuff, so Mongo has to make me something new.

I can't thank you enough Tim. You made me laugh so hard over dinner, it was a nice way to get a night off of work. And thanks again to Beefy, Kelly and anyone else who helped.

[Trucks are for girls!]

anytime pam :thumb:

[Evil Queen]

Just couldn't wait for a box. Damn woman.

:hehe:Actually I couldn't. Ray said if I didn't get one, he was going to pick one out for me because he was sick of my shit rolling around the excursion. Then, he took everything out to put in, what MP called "his fancy f'ing chairs" and we didnt' realize he never reloaded my stuff...paint, tie downs etc.

Fortunately I had hidden a new tie down and bought the last two axle straps and ratchets at TSC.

They worked like a charm. Hey Mongo....these puppies will never let it roll off!!!!

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

We couldn't fit the skid into our press. Seems TJ skids are a bit bigger than YJ ones cuz I pressed the crap out of my YJ one before I went Belly Up.

[Evil Queen]

Believe me..I'm not complaining. Everything is awesome...I mean awesome. What a great shop to work in!!!

[BIGBEN]

i am trying to remember, is the back edge of pams skid bent. or is it just the front edge?

[Evil Queen]

who you callin bent?

[Trucks are for girls!]

i am trying to remember, is the back edge of pams skid bent. or is it just the front edge?

if i remember correctly i think it is the back end..... not 100% though

[BIGBEN]

who you callin bent?

why no one. just trying to remember your underside.

[Evil Queen]

I can get the measurements you need tomorrow. I'm leaving it on the trailer so I can power wash it properly and detail it underneath before I get to the rest...I want it nice for pictures of Tim's work.

Plus, he taught me how to buff it out like the sticker says :thumb:

[BIGBEN]

thanks pam. i will try not to bother you with these little details anymore.

tim believes they are 1.5 inches.

[Evil Queen]

thanks pam. i will try not to bother you with these little details anymore.

tim believes they are 1.5 inches.

BOTHER me??? I'm gonna kick your ass for that boy.

Umm....what am i measuring again???:hehe:

[BIGBEN]

Umm....what am i measuring again???:hehe:

this is why i love you pam. :hug:

skid plate drop spacers.

[Evil Queen]

this is why i love you pam. :hug:

skid plate drop spacers.

Because I'm senile?:hehe:

don't laugh...i'll probably have to ask you again.

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

Front of the skid is bent up, and the spacers are 1.5 inches.

[BIGBEN]

Front of the skid is bent up, and the spacers are 1.5 inches.

thanks tim :thumb:

[Nate4d]

pam needs an SYE get that belly up!