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.
http://pierviews.com/photogallery/jeep%20modification%20pages/side%20skins/tn_IMG_5323.JPG http://pierviews.com/photogallery/jeep%20modification%20pages/side%20skins/tn_IMG_5322.JPG
http://pierviews.com/photogallery/jeep%20modification%20pages/side%20skins/tn_IMG_5324.JPG
http://pierviews.com/photogallery/jeep%20modification%20pages/side%20skins/tn_IMG_5325.JPG
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VERY cool Erik! Looks VERY professional.

I need those:) Chris took out the rear passenger corner of my Jeep at Calico two weekends ago:P

Tam :)

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.

http://pierviews.com/photogallery/jeep%20modification%20pages/side%20skins/tn_IMG_5331.JPG
http://pierviews.com/photogallery/jeep%20modification%20pages/side%20skins/tn_IMG_5328.JPG

Looks good Mang! :D

Looks good Mang! :D
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.
:wave:

Probably Saturday would be best. Depends on what time Rick and Sarah get here:P If they get here Sat night...then Sunday :) Was that helpful??

Tam :)

someone call me this evening with a definate answer, and time.

Great job Eric. I'm impressed.

Very nice Erik!

hey, what's up??? what am I missing??? :confused:

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 :D

hey, what's up??? what am I missing??? :confused:

Yeah, I don't see any pictures...

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 :wave:

the new armor looks great, btw :D

Yeah, I don't see any pictures...
you dont?
is anyone else not able to see them?

you dont?
is anyone else not able to see them?
i see them, but can't wait to see the jeep in person :)

Very Cool!!!!!

Jason

That's awesome!!!! We already have a "BlkTJ" .. maybe in a while we get to call you "BlkYJ"? :D

5 speed, atlas, arb, fox shocks, 35" mtrs, viair compressor... no, we're not copying each other. :eek: :yay:

5 speed, atlas, arb, fox shocks, 35" mtrs, viair compressor... no, we're not copying each other. :eek: :yay:
it would take much more than a paint color to be as cool as the one... the only, the blktj. :yay:

but, thank you for the compliment on the plating. :wave:

Any plans on making more of these?

I need some rear armor and woul rather give a local jeeper the money

well, to be honest, i am not in the business of selling these. i just made them for my jeep.
if you really wanted some, i could get you in contact with a couple of people that may be able to help you.
it would be best to have the jeep so that the plating fits properly.