What did you do to your SMB today?

[arctictraveller]

[QUOTE=gcvt;17709 Cost so far: $0.64 for sandpaper.[/QUOTE]

Very nice, but how much did you spend on beer?

[gcvt]

Originally Posted by arctictraveller

Very nice, but how much did you spend on beer?

Well, none yet. Let's just say it was a really slow day at work today

Planning to sling a coat hanger over a pipe in the garage and begin priming and painting on Friday.

[gcvt]

Originally Posted by TheLetterJ

Though I bought my steps already black... I used rattle can truck bed liner (Rustoleum brand?) on my rockers, rear bumper, grille, etc. It seems pretty durable and since it is textured, scratches and chips aren't very noticeable. The texture makes blending in touch-ups an easy task too.

Hmm, that's a good point.

[rallypanam]

Originally Posted by gcvt

Finished up my work with the hack saw, Dremel tool and sandpaper today. They're ready for priming and painting. They won't go all the way down the wheel well like Bushwackers (not in the mood to learn fiberglassing today), but they will go down to the very bottom bend in the body.

Cost so far: $0.64 for sandpaper.

Ahh, you shortened them way up to solve the gap issue.. could work, looking forward to seeing them installed.

[gcvt]

Originally Posted by rallypanam

Ahh, you shortened them way up to solve the gap issue.. could work, looking forward to seeing them installed.

Yep. It was the only easy way to do it. I held them up to the van today and I think they'll look pretty good. Using the primer and paint left over from the Infiniti window button/door lock button panel painting project. I over-bought for that one.

Still at $0.64. Oh, plus the two hack saw blades from Lowes. Shit, that puts me over budget

If it turns out to be a fail, I'll go back to flare-less. I don't mind the look. When the rear flares are on, it's just gonna make me want wheel spacers more anyway. That's WAY over budget - I need solar.

[gcvt]

Went over to rallypanam's house late Friday afternoon, bought his OEM spare tire hoist (mine broke), and he grinded on the frame until the 285/75-16 spare fit up underneath. No more door mounted spare for us

[Jsweezy]

What's that spare tire carrier from? I would like to have something like that unless it's gonna bend the door.

[gcvt]

Originally Posted by Jsweezy

What's that spare tire carrier from? I would like to have something like that unless it's gonna bend the door.

Not sure. I assume it just came from SMB when my van was built. Problem is, you can only open the door about 3/4 of the way with the spare on there. It wouldn't affect the door itself though - it's damn sturdy. I'm obviously gonna be getting rid of it if you want it. Free plus shipping, but might take me a little bit to take it off, patch everything up, bondo, paint, etc. I can get a better photo of it tomorrow if you like. I still have all the pieces I already took off.

Tease: My "home-made" fender flares have been primed and painted/bed-lined. Installing them tomorrow. Will post pics.

[JoeH]

Made some progress on an OBA system. Added a 2 gal. tank up behind the axle and in front of the house battery. Also, with some help from my stereo guy got the air compressor wired to an sPOD and cleaned up the wiring on the other lighting accessories.

[KTMRIDER]

Originally Posted by JoeH

Made some progress on an OBA system. Added a 2 gal. tank up behind the axle and in front of the house battery. Also, with some help from my stereo guy got the air compressor wired to an sPOD and cleaned up the wiring on the other lighting accessories.

Is that HAL 9000 I see in the middle of that SPOD?