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Old 10-13-2012, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 10frank9
I'm pretty sure you'll be fine with no airbags. CVC requires functioning seatbelts in vehicles equipped with them at time of production (not to mention having the driver and passengers actually wear them). I'm not aware however, any statute that requires airbags as they are secondary restraints. Example is a vehicle involved in a collision with airbag deployment can still be operated so long as it is still a safe vehicle (minus the airbag). And IF you catch any flak it'll be from the CHP (Can't Handle Policework) hahaha okay that was just fun to say. In all reality as long as you are operating a safe vehicle for you and other motorists you should be fine.

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With all that said, if beast gets into an accident...he won't need seatbelts. That thingll just roll over the car
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Originally Posted by Chris23
My brother and I just saw beast and vinces JK...they both are really cool people to talk to and both rigs are really well built! Jim makes quality stuff. I've got the itch to start chopping after seeing the monster. The build is really inspiring.
It was great meeting you guys; thanks for stopping at the shop. Looking forward to wheeling with you soon.

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I'm pretty sure you'll be fine with no airbags. CVC requires functioning seatbelts in vehicles equipped with them at time of production (not to mention having the driver and passengers actually wear them). I'm not aware however, any statute that requires airbags as they are secondary restraints. Example is a vehicle involved in a collision with airbag deployment can still be operated so long as it is still a safe vehicle (minus the airbag). And IF you catch any flak it'll be from the CHP (Can't Handle Policework) hahaha okay that was just fun to say. In all reality as long as you are operating a safe vehicle for you and other motorists you should be fine.


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With all that said, if beast gets into an accident...he won't need seatbelts. That thingll just roll over the car
True, but I'd rather roll over rocks as big as a car...!
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The tear down for Stage 3 continued today at the HigherGround Fab shop:



Jim and I also spent some time figuring out how much more trimming we need to do. The black line is the rough cut:





Jim making room for the big Lowrance:

Old 10-13-2012, 07:06 PM
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Again, the black line shows where we need to trim:



The dash is almost ready for the big Lowrance:



The rough trim line again:



What up Jim?:





Sway-A-Way did a custom 90 degree joint for the remote reservoirs:

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Im not sure if im the only one wondering this, but what is "the big lowrance"? Your rig just keeps getting better and better
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GPS unit??????
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Originally Posted by adicus8
Im not sure if im the only one wondering this, but what is "the big lowrance"? Your rig just keeps getting better and better
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GPS unit??????
Correct - GPS navigation and chartplotter. Thanks.
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Check out this Jeep in the PSC website. I love how they trimmed this grill, looks clean. Maybe it can give you guys an idea.

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Originally Posted by inspect-a-home
Check out this Jeep in the PSC website. I love how they trimmed this grill, looks clean. Maybe it can give you guys an idea.

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That one or Vengence! You lose the front markers but a nice cut line IMO.
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Originally Posted by inspect-a-home
Check out this Jeep in the PSC website. I love how they trimmed this grill, looks clean. Maybe it can give you guys an idea.

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Thanks - I agree - it looks very clean.

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That one or Vengence! You lose the front markers but a nice cut line IMO.
Frank; thanks, but I've not been following the Vengeance build. Can you post up a photo of the front grill?


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