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Title: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on December 17, 2017, 03:37:05 PM
Well I will start a post on My Max 2 I just bought . It will be at my House the 23rd so Merry Christmas to ME  banana dance
In the mean time I got a chance to get the only other Orange Upper I know of. The one Whipper has is the only one out there I have ever see !
So when I got a chance to get one I jumped on it  banana
Neat thing about it is it is just like when it came out of the Mold ! UNCUT !!!
Take a look and tell me what you think ? Like do you need All the side holes cut open ? Should I leave extra on the side apron ?
Now is the time to do this ?
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: garretttpe on December 17, 2017, 03:43:53 PM
WOW
That is freaking awesome, great score, wish it was mine
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: ascaw on December 17, 2017, 04:39:50 PM
An uncut orange body, nice.  I'm glad you were able to make a deal.   dance dance dance
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on December 17, 2017, 04:45:39 PM
Well I gave him what he asked for it. I tried a little cheaper but he said he had more in it AND said where you going to find another one ?
Kinda like that Capital one card add ! I saw it and OOOWW I HAD TO HAVE IT !!! LOL !!
All in all I am Very happy with owning an Orange Max 2 !
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: ascaw on December 17, 2017, 05:01:42 PM
You probably won't find another like it.  He must have bought it right before the carnage took place.
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on December 17, 2017, 05:07:11 PM
Funny thing is it Came from the Carnage !
Matt Traded him this for a Blue body he had . SO  ??? whistling
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: ascaw on December 17, 2017, 05:26:08 PM
Call it a lucky survivor.  8)
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on December 17, 2017, 05:33:28 PM
YEA REALLY  banana
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: Model Citizen on December 17, 2017, 06:38:09 PM
Call it a lucky survivor.  8)

Going to be a Classic Car, I think. ;D banana
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: WFO on December 17, 2017, 06:39:17 PM
Funny thing is it Came from the Carnage !
Matt Traded him this for a Blue body he had . SO  ??? whistling
MMMMMMMMMMM interesting , isn't that stolen property. C:-)
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on December 17, 2017, 06:47:21 PM
NAA ! As of now it's Lost Property  whistling
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: Model Citizen on December 17, 2017, 06:47:58 PM
MMMMMMMMMMM interesting , isn't that stolen property. C:-)

That deal went down a looong time ago. Our understanding is there are at least 7 more out there somewhere. They're somewhere.
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: Model Citizen on December 17, 2017, 06:49:54 PM
NAA ! As of now it's Lost Property  whistling

When you don't keep a paper trail, everything is lost property.  ;)
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on December 17, 2017, 06:50:05 PM
Call it a lucky survivor.  8)

Going to be a Classic Car, I think. ;D banana
No it will be The GREAT PUMPKIN !   banana
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on December 17, 2017, 06:51:48 PM
MMMMMMMMMMM interesting , isn't that stolen property. C:-)

That deal went down a looong time ago. Our understanding is there are at least 7 more out there somewhere. They're somewhere.
You mean there 7 orange uppers out there ? Wow I never saw one till Whipper's ??
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: Model Citizen on December 17, 2017, 06:58:17 PM
You mean there 7 orange uppers out there ? Wow I never saw one till Whipper's ??

As best as we can recall, minimum order for a particular color was 10. Will try to find out for sure from someone that kept a paper trail.  ;D

One was a completely assembled orange machine that was built in Buffalo. See if we can find the picture.
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on December 17, 2017, 07:05:45 PM
Yea I kind of remember Galen telling me something like that when I was a Dealer for Rec.
I wanted a Blue one back when thy redid the Green into that Spinach looking deal.
I would like to see the others as like I said I Never saw one before Whip's !
So I had to have one as it is My Favorite color PLUS I want to be like my Hero !  hilarious  banana banana banana banana banana
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: Model Citizen on December 17, 2017, 07:09:24 PM
So I had to have one as it is My Favorite color PLUS I want to be like my Hero !  hilarious  banana banana banana banana banana

Charlie Brown is your HERO?  hilarious
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on December 17, 2017, 07:16:54 PM
No !  fls
The other Guy with a Orange Max !  whistling But he is kinda like Lianess  ! You know the one with the Dirty Blanket  !  hilarious
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: whipperag on December 18, 2017, 06:05:24 PM
Looks like the orange bodies were molded and sold by RI before all the carnage went down.
I know that’s right because there’s no way I would have bought anything from Indiana.
Rumor has it there were 10 or maybe 20 orange bodies molded in 2 different lots.
Some had the orange peel finish and some were smooth.
A few were sold to key employees, I bought one and the rest were sold, some assembled, some not.
They were a very limited edition for that color.
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Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: whipperag on December 18, 2017, 06:06:45 PM
Hey Wedge is your new body smooth or orange peel?
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on December 18, 2017, 06:16:18 PM
That's Funny as I was going to ask YOU that !
Mine is Orange peel. Is yours ?
I Never saw one till yours ?
It is My favorite as ALL my racecars was orange and yellow . Other than the Stock cars thy was red white & blue
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on December 18, 2017, 06:17:44 PM
You get a chance I still want to see the body band .
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: whipperag on December 18, 2017, 08:11:07 PM
Mine is the orange peel.
Just sent you E-mail
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Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: ascaw on December 18, 2017, 08:18:54 PM
I wonder if any of the orange bodies went over seas?
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: whipperag on December 18, 2017, 08:22:35 PM
There are some out there, but nobody is posting any pics.
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on December 18, 2017, 08:24:50 PM
Back in the day you could get all types of colors . Thy use to have a Black body also.
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: ascaw on December 18, 2017, 08:26:51 PM
I do like the looks of the Gila Monster.

I have seen a black bodied Max II.
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on December 18, 2017, 08:38:52 PM
I saw a black one in a pic or two. I think it looks pretty bas a$$ also.
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: ascaw on December 18, 2017, 08:49:27 PM
I know they made red, green, brown, blue, camo, orange, yellow (Shriners),  black.  They even made a lime green one that was badged Northway.  What other colors did they make, if any?
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: whipperag on December 18, 2017, 08:58:13 PM
There is a black Max II in one of my racing videos.
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on December 19, 2017, 06:21:26 PM
I saw that in one of you vids I thought ?
I wonder if anyone got a Yellow one Outside of the Shriners ?
The thing that gets me is you Never see a Orange one anywhere !?!? Other than yours ??
The blue one poped up all over ? And as for the Lime Green . The was an overseas only body .
I would think people would want to have something diferrent and be proud of it ?? Maybe with this post some will come out ??
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on December 21, 2017, 07:04:53 PM
2 DAYS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! whistling
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Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on December 23, 2017, 08:29:42 PM
There Here  banana banana banana banana
Was Dark and raining really good so I will take pic's Sunday After I give it a good Grease job and lube the chains. Was full of water from the ride to me.
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: ascaw on December 23, 2017, 08:48:50 PM
They made it, that's great.  Now you can start planing your trip to Pine Lake for the 6x6 event June 22, 23, 24.
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on December 23, 2017, 09:04:02 PM
I am Saving up my time off at work as we speak  popcorn
I will have my big truck done by then so the trip is good to go. Man I tell ya he did a Great job putting this thing together ! Looks Realy good inside and everything is like New  banana
The upper show it's age but Hay that is going anyway. I was thinking of all these things I was going to do to it But now after looking it over I am Very happy just as it sits ! I put the windshield on it ( never had one of those before ) and have the top up so to grease it and lube the chains . It was Full of water when it got here but it has a Bilge pump and That is COOL !!
I am VERY HAPPY WITH IT  banana banana banana banana banana
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on December 24, 2017, 05:36:27 PM
Well I greased it and adjusted the chains and Lubed the chains + aired up the tires Had to take it out and put her in the river !
Man it feels good to Back in a MAX !
Not as Fast as my A/Cat but all the fun !
Here is some pic's
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on December 24, 2017, 05:38:38 PM
Here Is the Parts Machine I got in the deal .
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: ascaw on December 24, 2017, 06:01:34 PM
Looks like you already got it dirty.
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on December 24, 2017, 06:10:53 PM
OH Hell YEA !!!
Had a BLAST !!! put her in the River an floated it an Had so much fun !!!!
Plus drove it in and out of the best Mud holes I could find !
I am SO HAPPY to have a MAX2 again !!! banana banana banana banana banana banana banana banana
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: ascaw on December 24, 2017, 06:39:57 PM
They are a blast.  I really enjoy mine.  banana
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on December 25, 2017, 09:42:44 AM
If anyone has some RawHide III tires you would let go I am in need of 3 of them.
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: Phelpsy69er on December 25, 2017, 10:01:35 AM
They made it, that's great.  Now you can start planing your trip to Pine Lake for the 6x6 event June 22, 23, 24.

Yes! Wedge it’s well worth the trip,7 hour drive for me and I don’t mind at all for the amount of fun and to meet all the great people that go there too. You won’t be disappointed!!!
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 06, 2018, 10:07:17 AM
I need to start laying out and cutting the body out of the mold flashing.
I was thinking of the side and back Vent cut outs . What do you guys think if I was to use a Hole saw and put 2 big holes in the section ?
Or do I need to make a Jig to cut them out like the factory ?
Just looking at my options on this Before I Cut  whistling
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: WFO on January 06, 2018, 10:36:09 AM
you could drill out with a hole saw and if you don't like it make it like the factory cut out. I would make a jig now for the future. :)
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 06, 2018, 10:49:43 AM
WFO. I am with you but if I do that the top and bottom will be Round and Not Square like the factory ?
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: whipperag on January 07, 2018, 06:45:24 PM
I think you should just make a nice jig and make them look like
The factory cut outs.
There are all kinds of decorative mesh you can put in the cut outs.
I’ll post some pics of what I did to the Gila Monster,
Then you can brainstorm after that.
You have to have some kind of vent holes to let the heat out.
Don’t be in a hurry, take your time. popcorn banana popcorn
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: whipperag on January 07, 2018, 07:16:54 PM
Here's what I did.
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Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 08, 2018, 08:19:13 AM
Looks Very Nice and I was planning on doing the same thing But my deal is How to get those Holes cut in to look like the factory ?
When you got your body it was already cut .
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: whipperag on January 08, 2018, 09:11:13 AM
I think you could make a small template to do one at a time.
Clamp to the inside and use a router bit.
Or you could drill 4- 1/2" holes. one in each corner.
Use sawsall to connect the dots? Or just use a hacksaw blade,
The plastic cuts really easy. popcorn popcorn popcorn
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Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 08, 2018, 09:40:00 AM
Your Spot on with my thinking but I always like to get a Second opinion  popcorn
And Knowing you I wanted to see if you did something different ?
Thank you  ;)
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: whipperag on January 08, 2018, 01:20:50 PM
We're all watching, whistling popcorn popcorn  popcorn
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Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: whipperag on January 09, 2018, 09:02:17 AM
You may not have to cut out the vents at all if you cut out the top in the back.
I cut out the tops on both the Model Citizens SS and the Gila Monster.
A great way to let the heat out.
And much easier to work on the car. No need to separate the bodies any more.
Just something more to think about Wedge.
I'll post a few pics
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I like that banana guy. banana banana banana
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 09, 2018, 03:56:52 PM
I Like that Idea But was worried about Mud and stuff getting in there on Trail rides ?
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: whipperag on January 09, 2018, 06:52:57 PM
I Like that Idea But was worried about Mud and stuff getting in there on Trail rides ?

Hummmmmmmm, then don’t go through the mud and stuff. Go around it .rofl rofl hilarious hilarious
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Put it on the trailer and come out here, we’ll take you riding.
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Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: Delduck on January 09, 2018, 07:25:22 PM
I second that. Come on out whipper.
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: WFO on January 09, 2018, 10:07:37 PM
we always avoid the mud out here. go so fast skip right over it. hit it so hard it vaporizes, or  dance around it.
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 10, 2018, 08:58:20 AM
All Good points But No Help  hilarious
I will look it over real good this weekend. Thanks Guys  ;)
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: whipperag on January 10, 2018, 10:07:27 AM
No Help

NO HELP?????  rofl rofl
WFO is spot on. Go fast,skip over, VAPORIZE.That's how it's done. hilarious hilarious hilarious
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Come to Arizona for driving lessons. dance dance dance dance
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 10, 2018, 03:06:33 PM
DRIVING LESSON ? ???
Now That's Funny !!!  hilarious rofl fls
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: whipperag on January 10, 2018, 04:18:41 PM
Anyone can drive through the woods @ 2mph.
We'll teach you how to drive 40mph weaving in and out of cacti.
Which is a lot more fun.
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Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 10, 2018, 05:47:41 PM
I hear ya on that ! But Driving is What I did for a Living  ;D
That's Why I had to Laugh when you said that. Not to Brag but I use to Race Sprint cars and open wheel Mods .
Have 12 Championship's under my belt. But as with most of us that was back in the day. Wish I had pic's on my computer to show you my cars !
Built All my own cars and still build car for the up and coming guys to this day. Just miss the Smell of the Fuel and dirt !!  whistling
I am thinking on the open top deal as I like the way yours turned out But once you cut it It's Cut !
The newer top Dose have a SMALL hole in the top that as you said you Have to Prop it if you want to work on it !!
Thank you for the pic's and info as I will use them to figure out what I am going to end up with.
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 10, 2018, 06:16:18 PM
Anyone can drive through the woods @ 2mph.
We'll teach you how to drive 40mph weaving in and out of cacti.
Which is a lot more fun.
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I Only WISH we had that kind of riding around here !!! dance dance
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: Model Citizen on January 10, 2018, 06:27:52 PM
I wouldn't worry about the mud so much. The track was always crazy watered down & all our machines had the cutout over the motor. That was to let more heat out for when we ride here in AZ, but as I recall, I don't remember the engine compartment being loaded with mud when racing on the track like that. I would have more on the outside of the body (and my visor) than anything. Don't cut it unless you feel you need to. You can always do it later, if you feel you need more ventilation or if you just want to reach in to adjust something. I would do the cutouts for the side vents. I remember when racing in the 70's that Whip duct taped those vents once to keep some mud out & it overheated. Wasn't he a "Dr Smarty Pants". hilarious
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 11, 2018, 07:43:57 AM
Thank you Mod  8)
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: whipperag on January 11, 2018, 07:03:40 PM
Here's a few pics of the Gila Monster and the SS with the engine cover cut out.
I made a luggage rack for the SS, so that helps keep a lot of stuff out.
And still plenty of room for the hot air to escape.
The nice part is It's real easy to work on now, and don't have to separate
the top and bottom to pull the engine or T-20 out.
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Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 13, 2018, 08:27:35 PM
Thanks Whipper ! My Plan is to make a Lift off Rack to keep stuff in that sets on Bars of the roll bar. I plan on Cutting Some of the top out But still keep it in tact to get into the back.
Here is My Start to the rear Roll bar. I Chose to use the Factory Bar as it Ties into the Main frame for support.
This is just the start and Not the Finished Deal !
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 13, 2018, 08:30:14 PM
I am Using the TOAD for Mock up so as Not to have to weld over my New Body .
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 20, 2018, 09:45:15 AM
Going to the shop today to finish the roll cage and work on the upper.
Will post pics when I get home.
Have a good day all  ;)
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 20, 2018, 10:01:57 PM
Not pretty yet but I Like the way it turned out.
I can run a windshield or not and may make one out of Lexan instead of the factory.
Has Head room and room to work in the rear. Pretty Stout also.
Sure glad I have the Toad for Mock up !!
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: ascaw on January 21, 2018, 10:52:30 AM
That's one heck of a roll cage.  I've seen racers that weren't that stout.
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 21, 2018, 11:53:07 AM
Yea  hilarious
I kinda have to watch myself from getting carried away  whistling
But like to have it if the need ever hits.
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: whipperag on January 22, 2018, 09:13:24 AM
Yea  hilarious
I kinda have to watch myself from getting carried away

Be careful, get carried away one time and one bar to the front
my not be enough. One big hit to the front may bust up that nice
orange upper. Just something to think about. popcorn popcorn
2 bars to the front would make it easy to put some kind of top on it.
More stuff to think about. whistling popcorn popcorn
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Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 22, 2018, 09:49:35 AM
It will also be getting 2 lower rails to tie into the Main Hoop. Just didn't get them bent up yet.
I was also thinking of running support's on the under side to the lower tub ?
That will take a Lot of Flex out of it for sure.
It is still a work in progress at this point. popcorn But Thank you for your input as it is always good to have. ;)
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 23, 2018, 06:01:07 PM
Cage is Done. I put lower Rails to the front from the main hoop. Also ALL the bolt down Plates have the a Plate on the underside to Sandwich the body for support. The Lower bars are Heavy wall so thy wont bent very easy ! I also put 4 tab's on the rear to mount a rack to hold stuff so not to lay it on the body.
Now I am building a front bumper .
Also wanted to ask you guys if you like the Square head lights or the round like the older max ?
I am looking into both but always like to hear your all thoughts  ;)
Sending cage off to Powder coating next week so I hope to have the max done Very soon  whistling popcorn banana
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: Model Citizen on January 23, 2018, 07:29:02 PM
What color are you powder coating the roll cage? So many colors to choose from.
I like the rectangle headlights.However, if you make them round you can get decals like this to put on them.

Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: George on January 23, 2018, 08:30:17 PM
That is a pretty sweet looking cage there Wedge!
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: WFO on January 23, 2018, 09:01:18 PM
HUH  8)
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: whipperag on January 24, 2018, 09:27:38 AM
I like it!
we need a thumbs up smiley.
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A thumbs down might come in handy to someday.
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Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 24, 2018, 11:20:59 AM
Thank you Guys  banana
It means ALOT to me  ;)
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: Phelpsy69er on January 24, 2018, 12:53:33 PM
Very nice Wedge!! I wish I was closer to you. I would pay you to build a roll bar for my attex I flipped over backwards on top of me at ash in october!! LOL all was fine as I had 2 guys behind me to get it off of me, If not it could have gotten ugly. It was starting to get a tad heavy. dance dance dance
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 24, 2018, 05:40:51 PM
What color are you powder coating the roll cage? So many colors to choose from.

We talked about the color and I was thinking Blue or A Matalic Silver. Kimmy said Gold .
So I will end up looking at what he has to offer ?
What do you think Mod ? Something to POP with the Orange body.
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: garretttpe on January 24, 2018, 10:57:40 PM
Roll Bar Color

our company colors are Orange and grey, we have those colors on the stripes of our plane and they really pop together, my vote is GREY.
Ill send you a pic of the colors together this afternoon if you want.
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 25, 2018, 08:26:01 AM
Sure. I am open at this point.
Was just thinking something other than Black  ???
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: Model Citizen on January 25, 2018, 08:42:41 AM
Was just thinking something other than Black  ???

Ya..something different. You want me to say PINK, don't you? NOT going to happen. I was amazed at all the different choices there are for powder coating. The metal flake colors are really cool, too. You're on your own for this one. We'll be watching.  popcorn
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: Delduck on January 25, 2018, 09:17:03 AM
Look into prismatic powders. There’s a lot of neat stuff you can do now, with glow in the dark and or sparkles. We do some of this for specialty floors, but they do have it for powder coats too.
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: whipperag on January 25, 2018, 09:23:26 AM
Was just thinking something other than Black  ???

 You want PINK, don't you? We'll be watching.  popcorn
Your gonna do PINK???? OK we're watching. popcorn popcorn popcorn
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Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 25, 2018, 01:48:29 PM
NO WHIPPER ! No PINK  >:D
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: ascaw on January 25, 2018, 01:53:06 PM
No pink?  I thought you wanted it to match your scooter.   fls
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 25, 2018, 02:47:01 PM
LOL  fls
You got me there ASCAW  rofl
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 27, 2018, 11:17:48 PM
Man what a day !  whistling
I will say first off cutting the new body in was NOT FUN !!!
Man I worked my a$$ off to do it rite but I am happy with how it turned out after a 12 hour day in the shop.
I also cut a Large section out like wipper suggested so I won't have to lift the body to get to the engine Plus can run with it off to let heat out. But also made it so it will mount to keep Brush and mud out for those types of rides also. It mounts with 4 = 1/4 turn buttons like we use on the racecar body . Cage go to Powder coat this week so the Great Pumpkin should be together soon  popcorn
I Tried to get it as close to factory as I could  whistling
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: garretttpe on January 28, 2018, 04:52:02 AM
nice work, Looking forward to seeing it completed
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: Model Citizen on January 28, 2018, 09:26:16 AM
What did you decide for the headlights...round or rectangle? Or will that come down to a coin toss?  ;D
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: whipperag on January 28, 2018, 09:32:07 AM
Nice job cutting out those vents. :)) :) ;) :D ;D
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Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 28, 2018, 10:06:01 AM
What did you decide for the headlights...round or rectangle? Or will that come down to a coin toss?  ;D
You know I was thinking of just a Light bar instead ? Have another Idea what to put in there place and can add them later if need be ?
But a LED Light bar on the top front hoop may be all ya need  whistling
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 28, 2018, 10:08:44 AM
Nice job cutting out those vents. :)) :) ;) :D ;D
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Thanks Whipper But it was all by hand  :P
Small cut then air grinder with small flap wheel  popcorn
14 vents and 6 beers  banana
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: ascaw on January 28, 2018, 10:29:48 AM
Looks good Wedge.  Should be a great looking machine when you have it all together. dance
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on January 28, 2018, 10:56:00 AM
Thanks Ascaw  ;)
I hop it will after all the work I am putting into it  popcorn
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: WFO on January 28, 2018, 11:00:15 AM
make it go fast so you can run the GLAMIS dunes banana
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on February 01, 2018, 08:26:51 PM
I went with these LED head lights. I like the look and thy are Bright to boot  banana
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Post by: Phelpsy69er on February 01, 2018, 08:32:59 PM
Looks good Wedge. Like Jbf said be careful you don’t put too many leds on there as one of my buddy’s did that and he blinds us all at night. Just an FYI.
Thanks for sharing btw👍🏻👍🏻
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on February 01, 2018, 08:35:13 PM
I am sure these will be all I need. That way I don't have to mount a Light bar and deal with that.
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Post by: ascaw on February 01, 2018, 08:53:28 PM
That looks real good Wedge.  8)
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Post by: whipperag on February 01, 2018, 09:55:36 PM
Still waiting on some THUMBS UP smileys.
I like em. dance dance dance dance
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Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on February 02, 2018, 07:52:00 AM
Here ya go Bud  :)
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Post by: garretttpe on February 02, 2018, 05:08:09 PM
I like them Wedge, where did you get them and what is the part number.thanks
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Post by: whipperag on February 03, 2018, 09:42:51 AM
Here ya go Bud  :)

So how do we get it added to the list of options??
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Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on February 03, 2018, 09:54:49 AM
I put a request in to jim so we will have to wait and see ? whistling
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on February 03, 2018, 09:58:58 AM
I like them Wedge, where did you get them and what is the part number.thanks
Here is the e,bay #272919051953
He is good to deal with and the lights are Very good quality  ;) Plus the price is rite  banana
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on February 04, 2018, 10:43:34 AM
Well another Long day at the shop  whistling We will call this post OUT WITH THE OLD IN WITH THE NEW  banana
Like WIPPER says  iagree If your going to Build it Build it BIG  banana banana banana
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: whipperag on February 06, 2018, 08:48:52 AM

Like WIPPER says  iagree If your going to Build it Build it BIG  banana banana banana
Who's WIPPER rofl rofl dance dance
WHIPPER would recommend 50HP
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Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on February 06, 2018, 09:24:34 AM
At Least I got your attention  banana
Had enough work fitting the 22 in but I like the 50 idea  popcorn
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on February 11, 2018, 03:47:51 PM
The new Engine is in and wired plus built the exhaust to exit the stock location , Test ran after I did my Belt alignment and am Happy with it. Just waiting on more parts to hit the door and we should be ready for assembly of top to bottom  popcorn
Also need to make a seat  whistling
Thank you all for your input and suggestions on this build  ;)
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on February 14, 2018, 05:56:46 PM
Parts are IN  dance banana dance banana
Looks like a LONG Saturday at the shop. Heck Might start Friday Night  popcorn
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: garretttpe on February 14, 2018, 06:51:29 PM
that is awesome, parts are good. hope to be down your way mid to end of April to see your machines. when I overhauled my max it was a awesome feeling when it was done and seeing all your hard work working.
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on February 18, 2018, 09:43:48 AM
Well got the new belt in and aligned, Ran -4 line for my oil pressure gauge and finished the exhaust. Plus fixed a Crack I found by the exhaust port in the lower tub. Got the fuel tank in the top and set it on the lower. Just need to make seats and mount the roll cage as soon as it comes back from the coaters.
Closer to the roll out  banana banana banana banana
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: whipperag on February 18, 2018, 10:11:48 AM
I’d give you a thumbs up but can’t find one.
THUMBS UP  dance dance dance
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Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: WFO on February 18, 2018, 10:21:06 AM
ASK YOUR SMART PHONE it will find one rofl
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Post by: ascaw on February 18, 2018, 10:31:25 AM
Looking good Wedge. banana
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Post by: wedge on February 18, 2018, 10:37:57 AM
Thank you  ;)
Here Whipper load this one up
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Post by: wedge on February 27, 2018, 07:22:44 PM
Picked up the cage today and was SO HAPPY I went to the shop and put it on ! dance
The thing POPS !!!!!!
Tell me what ya think about the color combo  banana
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: ascaw on February 27, 2018, 07:44:14 PM
I like it Wedge, it looks good. dance


But I thought you were going with pink  hilarious rofl
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on February 27, 2018, 07:55:07 PM
NO NO NO !  >:(
I Don't do PINK  hilarious
The Wife said it looks like my last Sprint car. So I seam to have found myself building it like a Racecar  whistling
I Am VERY happy with it so far just need to get the seat issue done and I am Golden  banana banana banana
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: WFO on February 27, 2018, 08:24:15 PM
yes it pops. show me a pic of the weld.  whistling
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: George on February 27, 2018, 08:46:02 PM
Nice looking cage there Wedge. It's the same color as the arms on my springer.
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Post by: Geneo on February 27, 2018, 09:26:15 PM
 :) :) Nice looking cage. I have been thinking about making one.
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Post by: WFO on February 27, 2018, 09:48:49 PM
how is a top supposed to fit, only one bar ? WTF >:D
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Post by: Model Citizen on February 27, 2018, 10:01:21 PM
Complimentary colors! You did good. ;D IT POPS! dance dance
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: WFO on February 27, 2018, 10:02:03 PM
I guess it would be easier to get in and out when your in a hurry dance
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Post by: garretttpe on February 28, 2018, 09:00:55 AM
NICE. I like the color combo alot.
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Post by: whipperag on February 28, 2018, 09:52:24 AM
THUMBS UP!
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Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on February 28, 2018, 10:07:21 AM
Thanks People  :D
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on March 07, 2018, 05:56:42 PM
Seats are being done so I hope to have it on 6 in a week or two  whistling popcorn
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on March 12, 2018, 05:51:30 PM
Just about ready  popcorn
Here is a Teaser  whistling banana dance
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Post by: Phelpsy69er on March 12, 2018, 05:57:36 PM
Sweet!!! Looks great Wedge👍🏻👍🏻
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Post by: Delduck on March 12, 2018, 06:01:06 PM
The great pumpkin is shaping up.    Congratulations
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Post by: gRim-reaper on March 12, 2018, 07:17:48 PM
 that's awesome! Love the color combo! banana
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: Model Citizen on March 12, 2018, 08:32:19 PM
One of a kind, I think.  banana Don't do anything stupid when you drive it, cause they'll know who did it.  fls
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: WFO on March 12, 2018, 09:08:51 PM
if it doesn't say SUNKIST who knows what you will get. dance
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: garretttpe on March 13, 2018, 12:35:37 PM
Looks awesome, what is that long red thing hanging from the frame???? whistling whistling whistling
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Post by: ascaw on March 13, 2018, 12:44:21 PM
Almost there. banana  Bet you can't wait for the maiden voyage! dance dance dance
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on March 13, 2018, 01:38:36 PM
Looks awesome, what is that long red thing hanging from the frame???? whistling whistling whistling
You Can't see it unless your behind it  hilarious fls Then it Say's it all  whistling banana banana
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on March 13, 2018, 01:39:36 PM
Almost there. banana  Bet you can't wait for the maiden voyage! dance dance dance
YES SIR !! Ready to throw a Plank down to sit on  hilarious
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on March 31, 2018, 06:03:28 PM
Put the old seat bottom in it a had her out for a Spin. Man I LOVE this thing !!!!
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Post by: Model Citizen on March 31, 2018, 06:23:10 PM
Wow, Wedge.Just WOW! ;)
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Post by: wedge on March 31, 2018, 06:24:42 PM
Yea Its COOL isn't it !! banana banana banana banana
Whipper would be Proud  8) dance dance dance dance dance dance
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Post by: ascaw on March 31, 2018, 06:56:25 PM
That looks real nice Wedge.  Great job.  dance dance dance
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Post by: Dw89xj on March 31, 2018, 07:02:28 PM
That baby looks ready to rip, great work, I dig it.
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Post by: Delduck on March 31, 2018, 07:03:48 PM
Congrats wedge on your new baby.  The great pumpkin 🎃
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Post by: WFO on March 31, 2018, 07:51:30 PM
that is pretty sharp looking 8)
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Post by: JonathanF101185 on April 01, 2018, 12:02:38 AM
Put the old seat bottom in it a had her out for a Spin. Man I LOVE this thing !!!!

Wow! Looks great! Keep on keeping on and post more pics!  dance
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: garretttpe on April 01, 2018, 09:49:38 AM
WOW
that thing is awesome looking, even my wife likes it. You should be proud for sure of it..
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on April 01, 2018, 11:30:21 AM
Thanks Guys  :D It has been a Labor of Love  banana
So Now I need to start on my Truck !
Come on Dodge People I am looking for some parts ! PM me if you have some Dana 44 parts and 98 Ram 1500
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: whipperag on April 01, 2018, 11:44:17 AM
Awesome looking, now let’s get it dirty. popcorn banana popcorn
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Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on April 01, 2018, 11:54:09 AM
AAAWWWW MAN !
Do I have to rite now  ::) Think I am going to Rub it down with Armor all Like Mod said you guys do so it will clean up easy ?
I Rubbed the Heck out of it to get the color back after sitting in storage for Years  popcorn
But trust me it is coming  whistling
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: whipperag on April 01, 2018, 11:58:47 AM
The Toad is up and running.
Your turn now.
Does the Tangerine have a name yet?
Is it a he or a she?
Ya gotta name it. popcorn popcorn popcorn
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Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on April 01, 2018, 12:24:12 PM
SUNKIST  8)
 That's a Given with the Orange and Blue  whistling
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: WFO on April 01, 2018, 12:35:18 PM
gave away all the small dodge parts, everything is 1 ton rated now.
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on April 01, 2018, 01:11:15 PM
I was hoping you had a Dana 44 - 4:10 carrier ?
But Thanks for the reply  ;)
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Post by: Delduck on April 01, 2018, 07:31:19 PM
Wedge text me exactly what dodge parts you need. The guy at my shop that you saw some pictures of has everything dodge, from the original hemi’s to convertible Demond’s and Cuda’s that’s his passion. From wiring harnesses to glass to dashboards he will have it. He just ran 2 threw Barrett Jackson last year.
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: Dw89xj on April 01, 2018, 09:59:39 PM
Thanks Guys  :D It has been a Labor of Love  banana
So Now I need to start on my Truck !
Come on Dodge People I am looking for some parts ! PM me if you have some Dana 44 parts and 98 Ram 1500
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My son in law has a complete truck he's parting out.
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on April 02, 2018, 08:50:35 AM
Still no seat but the old bottom will do  whistling
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Post by: Phelpsy69er on April 02, 2018, 10:12:00 AM
Looking good Wedge!! Now lets get that thing dirty in june!! LOLOL
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Post by: wedge on April 02, 2018, 02:58:57 PM
Looking forward to it ! banana banana banana dance dance dance dance dance
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Post by: JonathanF101185 on April 02, 2018, 05:52:19 PM
What did you paint the top of the body with?  whistling
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: whipperag on April 02, 2018, 09:36:20 PM
Still no seat but the old bottom will do  whistling
What’s all that white crap stuck in your wheels?
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Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: JonathanF101185 on April 02, 2018, 09:51:14 PM
Lmao he wanted to chrome out the wheels. I think they look good!  whistling
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Post by: wedge on April 03, 2018, 11:16:33 AM
What’s all that white crap stuck in your wheels?
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White Crap  ???
There is Nothing in them. That is the SUN Reflecting off the ALUMINUME Wheels  banana
Was a Very sunny day But out. I will take some pics inside so you can see better  ! LMFAO !  fls
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Post by: wedge on April 03, 2018, 11:18:05 AM
What did you paint the top of the body with?  whistling
I Didn't paint it . It is Made that color . Not a lot of them out there as of now I only know whipper and I have an Orange body.
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Post by: wedge on April 03, 2018, 01:51:59 PM
Back side shoot.
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Post by: JonathanF101185 on April 03, 2018, 03:36:41 PM
Wow that’s pretty cool! A rare machine indeed!  I thought about getting a wrap on mine at some point for duck hunting. But that’s still up in the air.  dance
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Post by: whipperag on April 03, 2018, 04:04:31 PM
It looked like snow. hilarious hilarious
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Post by: Model Citizen on April 03, 2018, 08:28:10 PM
It looked like snow. hilarious hilarious
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 ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: Model Citizen on April 03, 2018, 08:36:51 PM
Am I reading it right? (can't zoom on it) Does that red strap hanging off the roll bar say REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT?  hilarious banana
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: garretttpe on April 04, 2018, 07:23:32 AM
Great looking machine Wedge, I cant get down your way this rotation, only home for 25 days this trip.... Hopefully this summer, would love to see and ride in it in person.. Great place for the "REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT" whistling whistling
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on April 05, 2018, 07:01:30 PM
SUNKIST IS DONE  dance dance dance
Posted pics in my Gallery of the hole thing.
Take a look and let me know what ya think ?
Been a lot of work but I am Very happy with it  banana
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: whipperag on April 05, 2018, 07:26:43 PM
NICE.
If your happy, we're happy.
Now beat the living hell out of it. popcorn popcorn
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Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on April 05, 2018, 07:30:17 PM
Plan on running like a Racecar  banana
But till it get dirty for the first time I just want to look at it  ::) whistling
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: Model Citizen on April 05, 2018, 07:47:46 PM
Just browsed the gallery & made the "appropriate" comments.  >:D
You did a really nice job, Wedge. One of a kind. Now I'll be waiting for the videos.  banana
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on April 05, 2018, 07:54:06 PM
Thank you very much  ;D
Now I have time to go to school on that so I can learn how to work the Dang thing LOL.
Oh and Mod . I have a Blue LED light strip under the front mounted to the tank mount that lights the inside on the tub up  8)
Make for some Cool night riding  whistling
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: Model Citizen on April 05, 2018, 08:03:14 PM
Oh and Mod . I have a Blue LED light strip under the front mounted to the tank mount that lights the inside on the tub up  8)

Gees, Nice personal touch. I think I would have liked a strobe light. Now that would make for some interesting night riding. ;D
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: JonathanF101185 on April 05, 2018, 08:22:09 PM
That’s a great idea! I was looking at black lights to put in the tub for night fishing in my pond  dance
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: ascaw on April 05, 2018, 08:25:16 PM
Oh and Mod . I have a Blue LED light strip under the front mounted to the tank mount that lights the inside on the tub up  8)

Gees, Nice personal touch. I think I would have liked a strobe light. Now that would make for some interesting night riding. ;D

Strobe lights for head lights.   rofl
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on April 05, 2018, 08:26:15 PM
Wow that would mess us up in the woods  banana
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: Model Citizen on April 05, 2018, 08:29:11 PM
I was looking at black lights to put in the tub for night fishing in my pond

Also good for spotting those dang scorpions. :o
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: Model Citizen on April 05, 2018, 08:30:22 PM
Wow that would mess us up in the woods  banana

AND......
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on April 05, 2018, 08:30:52 PM
Also good for spotting those dang scorpions. :o
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Man sure Glad we don't have those here ! thy give me the Creeps !!
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: JonathanF101185 on April 06, 2018, 12:08:55 PM
Oh yeah we definitely have scorpions. Black lights make them stick out like a sore thumb.  8)
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: JonathanF101185 on April 06, 2018, 07:58:24 PM
Anyone happen to have the dimensions of “bed” of a Max II. Late 90s. I assume they are all pretty much the same anyway. But I am looking at a used roof rack that I could repurpose if the dimensions are right. Toad is up at the lake about an hr away so I can’t just go out and measure.  :(
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on April 06, 2018, 08:06:20 PM
I can get it for you Saturday if that helps ?
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Post by: JonathanF101185 on April 06, 2018, 09:26:48 PM
That will definitely help. I won’t get to take mine out until Sunday. So that would help me buy it if it fits before I head out there. Thanks buddy!  banana
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on April 06, 2018, 09:34:52 PM
I have 2 uppers here at the house so I will go out first thing and get you the specs from the roll bar to the rear and side to side .
No Problem !  ;)
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: wedge on April 07, 2018, 10:20:23 AM
ok from the center of the roll bar to the back top outer ridge is 24.1/2" . And it is 43.1/2" Wide at center to the top outer ridge
Hope this helps ya  :D
Title: Re: New to Me Max 2
Post by: JonathanF101185 on April 07, 2018, 02:07:50 PM
Thanks wedge! That’s what I needed