BODY MODS (old skool style)

**Rick** · 02-20-2012, 10:25 PM

The long wheel base two door is really cool! Very creative, I never even imagined doing such a thing

flamingX · 02-25-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MONMIX

where ya putting the tag ?

What do you mean by 'tag'?

*corkey* · 02-25-2012, 10:54 AM

license plate is a tag in the U S ,,

flamingX · 02-25-2012, 10:59 AM

That's what I thought he was getting at, here in Canada we just call 'em plates. It will be staying in the bumper, only the bumper will be smoothed and tucked simular to what I did to the front one.

*College Student* · 02-25-2012, 11:08 AM

Do you like the body lines and curves on the 91-94 better or why did you choose to use the older versions hatch

flamingX · 02-25-2012, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by College Student

Do you like the body lines and curves on the 91-94 better or why did you choose to use the older versions hatch

two reasons:
1- the 1st Gen's 3rd brake light is way easier to shave.
2- my parts truck was a '94 and the hatch was in better shape

*blueka* · 02-25-2012, 02:37 PM

I so wanna drive to Ontario and see this when it's finished!

Si

HKUNZ · 02-27-2012, 09:37 AM

Subscribed

flamingX · 05-08-2012, 12:37 PM

Ever wondered what your quarters looked like under those plastic moldings? Something like this

With some help of a pair of donor front fenders, I was able to match the flare of the front wheel opening

jturkey69 · 05-08-2012, 09:23 PM

beautiful metalwork!!!! Any idea how hard it would be to create a "raised roof" area where the the roof rack would normally be ala durango or xterra? Only reason I ask is that I installed a 3rd row forward facing seat with built in child seats, but when they get bigger, or the older kids cant really sit back there without having their head a few inches from the ceiling.

flamingX · 05-09-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jturkey69

beautiful metalwork!!!! Any idea how hard it would be to create a "raised roof" area where the the roof rack would normally be ala durango or xterra? Only reason I ask is that I installed a 3rd row forward facing seat with built in child seats, but when they get bigger, or the older kids cant really sit back there without having their head a few inches from the ceiling.

I'd cut the roof off a Sport Trac and weld that on top. The tricky part would making sure you tie everything in to be structurally sound.

jturkey69 · 05-09-2012, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by flamingX

I'd cut the roof off a Sport Trac and weld that on top. The tricky part would making sure you tie everything in to be structurally sound.

awesome idea, and agreed on structure re-enforcements! Thanks!! Not that Im gonna go start today, but at least I now have more of an idea to plan.

Texas97x · 05-09-2012, 07:09 PM

If you can find a vista roof off a early to mid 70's station wagon that would be awesome. I think it was on Buick's but the roof had two or three small windows down both sides that were about three inches tall.

flamingX · 06-10-2012, 07:46 AM

The metal work is pretty much done on the main body, still have a few odds and ends to finish up here and there but she's was done enough to get it to VanFest in 'Under Construction' class (once I figure out how to get pics from my phone to photobucket I'll post a few from the show) But here's a few from taking it out of the garage for the first time in over2yrs.

*toypaseo* · 06-10-2012, 10:25 AM

Looking good

*toypaseo* · 06-10-2012, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jturkey69

beautiful metalwork!!!! Any idea how hard it would be to create a "raised roof" area where the the roof rack would normally be ala durango or xterra? Only reason I ask is that I installed a 3rd row forward facing seat with built in child seats, but when they get bigger, or the older kids cant really sit back there without having their head a few inches from the ceiling.

There are the Centaurus Conversion Explorers that have a raised roof...

Images courtesy of http:/ /www.cardomain.com

*adamsbro2* · 06-10-2012, 11:24 AM

absolutely subscribed!! BAD @$$ might i add!!

*College Student* · 06-10-2012, 02:09 PM

is that a camero esk front end?

*snoranger* · 06-10-2012, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flamingX

The metal work is pretty much done on the main body, still have a few odds and ends to finish up here and there but she's was done enough to get it to VanFest in 'Under Construction' class (once I figure out how to get pics from my phone to photobucket I'll post a few from the show) But here's a few from taking it out of the garage for the first time in over2yrs.

Go into upload to photobucket. Click on the "more" option. scroll down to "mobile phone". It will give you something like this "you.12345@uploads.photobucket.com". text the pics to that address, they will go right into your album.

**MONMIX** · 06-10-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by snoranger

Go into upload to photobucket. Click on the "more" option. scroll down to "mobile phone". It will give you something like this "you.12345@uploads.photobucket.com". text the pics to that address, they will go right into your album.

OR
there is a photobucket app. its free and easy as pie.

BTW the explorer is looking great.
Now for 6,745,912 hours of mud work right ?

02-20-2012, 10:25 PM	#41
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02-25-2012, 10:54 AM	#43
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02-25-2012, 10:59 AM	#44
flamingX Wannabe Elite Explorer Aylmer,Ontario '97 XL 2WD & '03 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 128 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	That's what I thought he was getting at, here in Canada we just call 'em plates. It will be staying in the bumper, only the bumper will be smoothed and tucked simular to what I did to the front one. __________________ "REAL GRAFFIX ARE PAINTED ON" and "REAL MODS THROW SPARKS" Project; (the 'EX') '97 2WD 5-speed panel BODY MODS Daily; ('Urban Crawler') '03 V8 XLT 4x4

02-25-2012, 11:08 AM	#45
College Student Elite Explorer Indinapolis, IN '03 EB Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,189 Vehicle Specs	Do you like the body lines and curves on the 91-94 better or why did you choose to use the older versions hatch __________________ Mods: 265/70/17 ; Tow Hooks; Telescoping Steering Wheel; Kenwood DDX616; Class III/IV Hitch

02-25-2012, 02:37 PM	#47
blueka Elite Explorer Saskatchewan, Canada 97 UK XL & 99 Sport V8 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,535 Vehicle Specs	I so wanna drive to Ontario and see this when it's finished! Si __________________ '97 Explorer XL 4.0 SOHC V6 "Betty" '99 Explorer Sport Limited 5.0 OHV V8 "Pickle" My "Betty" Registry My "Pickle" Registry

02-27-2012, 09:37 AM	#48
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05-08-2012, 12:37 PM	#49
flamingX Wannabe Elite Explorer Aylmer,Ontario '97 XL 2WD & '03 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 128 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Ever wondered what your quarters looked like under those plastic moldings? Something like this With some help of a pair of donor front fenders, I was able to match the flare of the front wheel opening __________________ "REAL GRAFFIX ARE PAINTED ON" and "REAL MODS THROW SPARKS" Project; (the 'EX') '97 2WD 5-speed panel BODY MODS Daily; ('Urban Crawler') '03 V8 XLT 4x4

05-08-2012, 09:23 PM	#50
jturkey69 Wannabe Elite Explorer Sheboygan,WI 98 Explorer 5.0 AWD Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 46 Vehicle Specs	beautiful metalwork!!!! Any idea how hard it would be to create a "raised roof" area where the the roof rack would normally be ala durango or xterra? Only reason I ask is that I installed a 3rd row forward facing seat with built in child seats, but when they get bigger, or the older kids cant really sit back there without having their head a few inches from the ceiling. __________________ 1998 Explorer XLT V8..65,000 miles as of 8/20/11 airbox mods, and true duals with glasspacks, 3RD SEAT! 2005 Nissan Altima SE-R 6spd,wifes pocket rocket.. built and fast! 71 Cutlass budget pro-touring build.

05-09-2012, 07:09 PM	#53
Texas97x Wannabe Elite Explorer Fort Worth, Texas '97 XLT, 95 XLT rebuilder Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 85 Vehicle Specs	If you can find a vista roof off a early to mid 70's station wagon that would be awesome. I think it was on Buick's but the roof had two or three small windows down both sides that were about three inches tall.

06-10-2012, 07:46 AM	#54
flamingX Wannabe Elite Explorer Aylmer,Ontario '97 XL 2WD & '03 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 128 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	The metal work is pretty much done on the main body, still have a few odds and ends to finish up here and there but she's was done enough to get it to VanFest in 'Under Construction' class (once I figure out how to get pics from my phone to photobucket I'll post a few from the show) But here's a few from taking it out of the garage for the first time in over2yrs. __________________ "REAL GRAFFIX ARE PAINTED ON" and "REAL MODS THROW SPARKS" Project; (the 'EX') '97 2WD 5-speed panel BODY MODS Daily; ('Urban Crawler') '03 V8 XLT 4x4

06-10-2012, 10:25 AM	#55
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06-10-2012, 11:24 AM	#57
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06-10-2012, 02:09 PM	#58
College Student Elite Explorer Indinapolis, IN '03 EB Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,189 Vehicle Specs	is that a camero esk front end? __________________ Mods: 265/70/17 ; Tow Hooks; Telescoping Steering Wheel; Kenwood DDX616; Class III/IV Hitch

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