Currently building a 325gal RF.

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Re: Currently building a 325gal RF.

Post by Stewart » April 28th, 2017, 6:54 am

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Re: Currently building a 325gal RF.

Post by inkslinger » April 28th, 2017, 9:36 am

:ymapplause: Looking great!


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Re: Currently building a 325gal RF.

Post by Squiggle » April 28th, 2017, 5:03 pm

Awesome work dude, well done! :kewl:


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Post by TheCapps » April 28th, 2017, 6:19 pm

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Rotating stainless door handle. Going to cap the ends of the box tubing.


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Re: Currently building a 325gal RF.

Post by ajfoxy » April 28th, 2017, 7:10 pm

Now THAT is a handle. Just about the whole width of the door.


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Re: Currently building a 325gal RF.

Post by TheCapps » April 28th, 2017, 7:13 pm

ajfoxy wrote:Now THAT is a handle. Just about the whole width of the door.
The bar length is 29" solid 7/8" stainless.


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Re: Currently building a 325gal RF.

Post by Big T » April 28th, 2017, 7:36 pm

Nice! :kewl:


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Re: Currently building a 325gal RF.

Post by Rodcrafter » April 28th, 2017, 8:59 pm

You must like heavy stuff


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Re: Currently building a 325gal RF.

Post by TheCapps » April 28th, 2017, 9:15 pm

Rodcrafter wrote:You must like heavy stuff


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I'm more of the build it heavy mindset, it should last forever.


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Post by Pete Mazz » April 29th, 2017, 3:42 am

Rodcrafter wrote:You must like heavy stuff
Did you really say that??? The king of heavy stuff!! :beer:


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Re: Currently building a 325gal RF.

Post by ajfoxy » April 29th, 2017, 4:52 am

=))
Yep I nearly fell off my chair... From the King of heavy stuff.... :D


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Re: Currently building a 325gal RF.

Post by Squiggle » April 29th, 2017, 12:19 pm

:yth: =))

Nice handle dude! :kewl:


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Post by Rodcrafter » April 29th, 2017, 12:33 pm

Ok fellas I do like heavy stuff, but I was just identifying another person like me. But you have to agree Fortycreek is the king of heavy stuff. His trailer rig is over twice as heavy as mine. Just for the record.
So really he is:
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The myth
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Re: Currently building a 325gal RF.

Post by TheCapps » April 29th, 2017, 12:36 pm

Rodcrafter wrote:Ok fellas I do like heavy stuff, but I was just identifying another person like me. But you have to agree Fortycreek is the king of heavy stuff. His trailer rig is over twice as heavy as mine. Just for the record.
So really he is:
The man
The myth
The legend


Making memories!
Lol!

That's how I saw it, I had a picture in mind:

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" so I see you like heavy stuff....."


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Post by Rodcrafter » April 29th, 2017, 2:05 pm

LOL
Nice


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Re: Currently building a 325gal RF.

Post by Frank_Cox » April 29th, 2017, 4:32 pm

WoW!
really nice build! you are gonna love it!!!
and just so ya know, they aint a thing wrong wit heavy stuff!!!! :beer: :beer:



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Re: Currently building a 325gal RF.

Post by Squiggle » April 30th, 2017, 5:30 am

Rodcrafter wrote:Ok fellas I do like heavy stuff, but I was just identifying another person like me. But you have to agree Fortycreek is the king of heavy stuff. His trailer rig is over twice as heavy as mine. Just for the record.
So really he is:
The man
The myth
The legend


Making memories!
Don't worry RC, I am also another one who belongs in HSA(Heavy Stuff Anonymous) & I will agree that FC has well & truly taken the heavy stuff crown, but there is no denying that you always have been & always will be
The man
The myth
The legend

You've even got the original apron to prove it! =))


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Re: Currently building a 325gal RF.

Post by TheCapps » April 30th, 2017, 9:03 am

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One door trimmed out and handle ends capped, next I need a door prop.

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Re: Currently building a 325gal RF.

Post by Big T » April 30th, 2017, 12:54 pm

Nice!!


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Post by TheCapps » April 30th, 2017, 1:00 pm

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Got a swinging door on the wc, used 3/4 solid stainless round bar along with some 3/4to 1" bushings made for tractor implements for my hinges. Welded some 2" tubing to the sides of the wc for a door flange. Now to come up with a latch.


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Re: Currently building a 325gal RF.

Post by TheCapps » April 30th, 2017, 2:04 pm

Any thoughts on bracing the wc door? Is it necessary? Material for the door is 1/4"


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Re: Currently building a 325gal RF.

Post by Big T » April 30th, 2017, 2:38 pm

It'll probably be fine on the WC but you could put a simple X brace in the middle of the door just for a little insurance.
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Post by Squiggle » April 30th, 2017, 4:13 pm

Look fantastic dude, awesome work! :kewl:


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Post by TheCapps » April 30th, 2017, 4:24 pm

I ordered 3 tel tru's. Has anyone installed a therm into a sealed oil filled tube through the door? Just wondering if that would help stabilize temp readings.

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