Now theres an idea, but insted of welding it get some Architectural angle so you can make them out of one piece, then  just inlet the sides of the plate the thickness of the material. 

Heres some 3 x 3 x 3/16 all the way at the bottom
http://www.metalsdepot.com/products/alum2.phtml?page=aangle&LimAcc=$LimAcc

Okay, Parts are on order........ Many thanks to Propless and Josh for the help and ideas.  I'll keep you all posted on this disaster.  

I will offer that the interior framework is done, Glue n Screwed, Resin'd n Glassed.  Ended up taking 8" out of it and redoing all the wood but the seat backs.

Carpet is in (thanks Jan)......I think the black sets off the aluminum really nice.  Bolted up the linkage to the scoop and couldn't stand the anodizing on the brackets (purple) so sanded those down (crap what a job) and color sanded and buffed the pump plate (pics to follow soon).

Punk Azz Kid got home early from work so he's out there wailing on the ride plate......thanks Ian...........Yeehaw, we're getting there (got an order going together for you too Tommy)........stay tuned

Next time you need to strip anodized parts go to Lowe's/Home Depot and get a gallon of Greased Lightening.  Mix it 50%. drop the part in and watch it change colors.  WHere's the photo??? 

Hey jrork! is that one of those new lightwight, liquid filled tachs, or is that enthusiasm in a can!

Bitchin' ride, can't wait to see it completed (bet you can't either).

Thanks guys.....Ah, enthusiasm in a can. There's been plenty of that consumed on this project.


Thanks for the tips on getting that anodizing off. I'll remember them if I ever have to do that again....which hopefully will be never...

Next time you need to strip anodized parts go to Lowe's/Home Depot and get a gallon of Greased Lightening.  Mix it 50%. drop the part in and watch it change colors.  WHere's the photo??? 

lookin good

Aw Man!!!!  I'm building a cartoon boat....

Actually, that's hilarious.  You can really see the simalarity.  Your neice is pretty sharp.  I'm thinking the boat has found a name (that won't be painted on that back  )

Hey Brad, I feel some trick lettering coming on!

That doe's it! I'm turning my scoop around backwards roundyround style.......

I think I would paint eyes on the butterflies.   

Don't kill me, but here it is!  I didn't know robots drank Coors light! Who knew!!!

That's just wrong 

That funny roll with it

that's funny 

Who made that wheel? Nice piece...

   Thanks.  Money was no object as I searched the globe for that wheel......actually, I got it from REX 3 years ago for some regoddamndiculas price.  I bet Tommy can come up with something similar. I can't remember what it cost exactly but it was real cheap.


Well, I pretty much wore myself out this last round but it feels good to be this far. Bad news is that my upholster is not returning calls or emails with a bid to do my interior and LuckyStiff is looking in to see if he can help me out.  Thanks LS

I did get a chance to hook it up to the truck and jockey it around the driveway/shop.  It does look good on the road if I don't say so myself. Now, if Tommy would just make a bigger sticker for my windows so I can do a better job of advertising..........