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RockRanger · December 1, 2015

Tbars4 said:
...Looks Great...Need to build you an upper tray in that console. .

I thought the same thing once I set it in the truck. I can add it later if I decide I want it.

Tbars4 · December 1, 2015

It will give the stuff on the bottom a lot less travel..

RockRanger · December 1, 2015

It is only 9" deep so there is only so far for stuff to fall. As long as my air down and air up supplies stay near the top I am good.

Paul · December 2, 2015

RockRanger said:
I was able to get my center console painted and installed today.

20151201_164312 by Matthew Dresselhaus, on Flickr

Really amazed by all the fab work - - it's the small details that really make this rig awesome. Love the switch cut-outs!

Paul
'91 Sport

RockRanger · December 29, 2015

Went Snow wheeling yesterday. Truck worked pretty well. I was a little worried running 4psi with no beadlocks but they held.

20151228_101625 by Matthew Dresselhaus, on Flickr

20151228_112604_004 by Matthew Dresselhaus, on Flickr

20151228_112641 by Matthew Dresselhaus, on Flickr

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Tbars4 · December 29, 2015

...I am so jealous... :popcorn:

RockRanger · December 29, 2015

I also go a Yaesu 2900 ham radio for Christmas. I got it mounted but still need to run power to it. I already had an antenna installed in the truck.

20151227_161019 by Matthew Dresselhaus, on Flickr

RockRanger · January 2, 2016

Decided to add a padded arm rest to the top of the center console. Tracy took me to Joann fabric and some 2" foam and some marine grade vinyl I had what I needed.

20160102_161033 by Matthew Dresselhaus, on Flickr

20160102_171327 by Matthew Dresselhaus, on Flickr

20160102_171334 by Matthew Dresselhaus, on Flickr

BKennedy · January 2, 2016

Now that is a nice touch.

DB_1 · January 3, 2016

That snow looks like a lot of fun :thumbsup:

Great work on the center console, looks as nice as the ones from Tuffy.

RockRanger · February 6, 2016

I haven't done much to the truck lately but did decide to build a fire pit. One side is for my ranger and one side for Tracy's CJ7. I had a few burn thrus on the letters but they could easily be fixed next time. It is all cut from 3/16" plate. The top is roughly 38" in diameter. Now I just need to get some firewood and give it a test...

20160204_160519 by Matthew Dresselhaus, on Flickr

20160204_160525 by Matthew Dresselhaus, on Flickr

The best thing is it all breaks down into a small enough package that it fits in a long/large flat rate USPS box for storage. It is just under 70lbs before cutting out the designs if my math is right.

20160204_160705 by Matthew Dresselhaus, on Flickr

RangerX · February 7, 2016

Very cool! Did you find a template for the basic shapes that link together and break apart, or is that your design?
The Jeep sides just look better and function better as a fire grate - make one with all six sides Jeep and you could sell a million of them!

turboexplorer · February 7, 2016

Love the fire pit!

BKennedy · February 7, 2016

Very cool. A nice fire and leaving it out overnight for a week or so will give it a nice patina.

DB_1 · February 7, 2016

Pretty slick Matt

Seems like 1/8" plate would do the job as good plus someone could get one blank and go crazy with the dimple die treatment.

RockRanger · February 7, 2016

Thanks. I saw a few similar ones on line in pictures. Other then that I drew the whole thing up and designed it myself. I thought about using 1/8" material but was worried that it would warp to easy. I need to build a good size fire in it and see what it does.

DB_1 · February 8, 2016

RockRanger said:
Thanks. I saw a few similar ones on line in pictures. Other then that I drew the whole thing up and designed it myself. I thought about using 1/8" material but was worried that it would warp to easy. I need to build a good size fire in it and see what it does.

I would think they would do fine in 1/8". The wash tub drums seem to do fine and they must be of thinner material.

Stic-o · February 8, 2016

I was going to ask you about building one.

Something like this

http://www.amazon.com/La-Hacienda-56017US-Chimenea-59-Inch/dp/B00I8HEWM4

RockRanger · February 8, 2016

DB_1 said:
I would think they would do fine in 1/8". The wash tub drums seem to do fine and they must be of thinner material.

That is true. I wonder how much the round shape helps keep it from distorting. Have me thinking now.

Stic-o said:
I was going to ask you about building one.

Something like this

http://www.amazon.com/La-Hacienda-56017US-Chimenea-59-Inch/dp/B00I8HEWM4

I could do one like that but no where near that price though. It would take 2/3 of a sheet of steel to make. It is a cool design but doesn't lend well to cooking marshmallows over

BKennedy · February 9, 2016

I have a small washtub fire pit and its very rigid. The shape and construction make it very sturdy. Its less than 1/8" thick.

I think you would be fine with 1/8" plate. Any warping would be minimal and it would be much easier to transport. Your design needs small holes or slots in the bottom for better air flow.

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