My new (to me) 1980 LWB 300GDt

[VermontOverland]

Further pics of the sliders and the rear bumper: http://picasaweb.google.com/VTXSPRE...authkey=Gv1sRgCKn9-6W19-rHnQE&feat=directlink

From Rodney on the sliders: "They are made to resemble a stock rocker not to duplicate them. They are made of .125" CRS with plenty of structural bends. They are made to mate up with the stock pinch weld on the bottom, plug welded. They are stitch welded directly under the door jambs."

 

[JSQ]

You scored.

 

[Bhos]

Ahh El Farolito's! Love that place!

Nice G, too!

 

[Dmarchand]

The fresh waxoyl job done on that looks spectacular. Well worth the wait.

 

[VermontOverland]

Thanks, DM. Rodney's doing the front winch bumper now. Can't wait to see how that comes out!

 

[VermontOverland]

Finished front and rear custom bumpers by Performance Unlimited in Ascutney, VT: http://picasaweb.google.com/VTXSPRES/Fi ... directlink

Performance Unlimited is Rodney Brooks: raceplayhavefun@hotmail.com

 

[matt s]

That is a beautiful rig. I really enjoyed the photos, thanks for posting it up.

 

[G-force]

Nice bumpers.

Just one question. Is it legal to drive around with the "shackle horns" in the US? If i were to be pulled over by the police here in Norway, with something like that sticking out of my bumpers, they would put me behind bars before i could spell "lawyer".

Got an idea about the subject. Just have to think it trough before sharing.

Again, like the bumpers.

 

[VermontOverland]

G-force, it all depends on which state in the US. In Vermont, where my G is registered, such bumpers are legal.

 

[VermontOverland]

First VTXS event of 2010 down in central MA: http://picasaweb.google.com/VTXSPRES/2010NYDX?authkey=Gv1sRgCPKft_G5gePKZQ&feat=directlink. All winched up, body protection in place and sans the nasty window tinting.

 

[Scott Brady]

Peter,

The truck looks great. How was the rust at the b-pillar. Did it require much work?

I am interested in the sliders. Does your resource have any interest in making more?

 

[VermontOverland]

Hi Scott. Not much work at all at the B pillar although we did find that the truck had had some side impact at one point. Nothing that it didn't "shrug off" though. The main rust was the rear driver's side, just below the light, the usual trouble spot.

And, yes, Rodney is all set up to fab sliders for any application. His contact is raceplayhavefun@hotmail.com. Phone is 802-738-2428. The bumpers are outstanding as well. Thanks.

 

[stevegsmith]

Peter,
What did you do with your fender flares?

 

[VermontOverland]

Peter,
What did you do with your fender flares?

Stored upstairs in my barn. They're made of fiberglass and they tend to crack when they come into contact with anything off-road. Plus, they trapped moisture and grit against the bodywork.

Why? Want em?

 

[pint]

Fantastic truck and great story!