What do you want fabricated for your VX?

[VXorado]

I'd like the internal winch mount!

LOL I forgot about this old thread .

I moved away from my welder friend/shop & decided to not sell any metal fabricated items at this time. I'm currently working on a custom tire carrier and if it ends up looking good, I may build a second one and offer it through the forums. We'll see but I won't be taking any orders as I was thinking when I started this thread... maybe someday.

[QUE_ES]

I think I found a picture of Green Dragon's front guard and I think it rocks. I would love to have one fabricated for my VX. What will be your asking price and how long would it take you to fabricate them. I am active duty and just found out I am getting shipped out in 4 months...so my time is limited. Thank you in advance.

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p.s
Here is my email as well kdlbdy@yahoo.com

[Riff Raff]

I am active duty and just found out I am getting shipped out in 4 months...so my time is limited.

Since you are so close to your overseas deployment (destination "sand-box" I presume), you might want to wait until you return back to the USA to contemplate the mod and give it more intensive thought.

Most VX'ers here think a front brush/grill guard detracts from the original frontal beauty of the VX (that's why very few members have them). When I first bought my VX; I too wanted a front brush/grill guard, but after reconciliation and further thought agree with the majority here that the VX front-end is just too damn beautiful to disgrace with a frontal brush/grill guard. Give it more thought, and wait until you return back to the USA before making a decision (you just might change your mind).

[tom4bren]

G,

VXorado moved and doesn't have access to a welder anymore.

That's something that I could probably get Welder Guy to fab up but I doubt he'd be able to finish it before you PCS.

As an alternative, this company is located near me and may be interested in the business:

http://www.ironpigoffroad.com/

Lemme know if you need me to take mine by for them to get measurements to fab up something.

Tom

EDIT:

Their site doesn't seem to mention the fact that they are willing to fabricate 'one off' custom components but a previous member had contacted them in the past about it:

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...light=iron+pig

BTW, I'm really not interested in becoming a middle man in this. I'd appreciate it if you would deal directly with them on the design concept and just let me know when I need to take the VX by for them to take measurements/fit checks. Also, they will NOT be allowed to cut up my front cladding.

[VX KAT]

I too wanted a front brush/grill guard, but after reconciliation and further thought agree with the majority here that the VX front-end is just too damn beautiful to disgrace with a frontal brush/grill guard. Give it more thought, and wait until you return back to the USA before making a decision (you just might change your mind).

Another thing to consider about a grill guard, is how much damage it will cause in a frontal impact....especially with limited availability of our parts.
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.Riff, think ya need more coffee or coke or sumpin' with some caffeine in the middle of the night! .....j/k buddy!

[Triathlete]

The green dragon did not have a "brush gaurd" so all these posts are moot for que es. Grampa bob had a custom made front tube type bumper that was very functional for offroading...it is what gave his dragon the affectionate "warthog" nickname.

Que, being located in Texas you should have no problem finding a quality offtoad fab shop that could build you a bumper like that. Check local offroad forums for recommendations if you are unsure of where to go.

[Cris]

Just cant modify perfection, yea did my exhaust but thats it. Ihave had my VX since new 1999 replaced a few things but never modified it. We have a vehicle that is collector status why ruin the value of it.People still think to this day I bought a new crossover lol lol lol mine still looks new and nothing needs replaced, good luck to those who have to.

[VX KAT]

The green dragon did not have a "brush gaurd" so all these posts are moot for que es. Grampa bob had a custom made front tube type bumper that was very functional for offroading...it is what gave his dragon the affectionate "warthog" nickname.

Que, being located in Texas you should have no problem finding a quality offtoad fab shop that could build you a bumper like that. Check local offroad forums for recommendations if you are unsure of where to go.

I first thought it was Grampa Bob he was talking about too, but then recalled there was a Dragon that came up for sale about 6-8 months ago that had a big grill guard. I wonder if it's that one that he's referring to?? I don't have to time to look it up right now.

[tom4bren]

I just talked to the guy at Iron Pig. They are interested in doing the work but mentioned up front that it could be expensive $90/hr + material. They are more interested in only fabricating 1-3 units though and aren't all that interested in higher quantities.

If Y'all settle on a design, I'll run it by to check on feasibility and estimated cost.

Lemme know.

[VXorado]

VXorado moved and doesn't have access to a welder anymore.

I still have a small welder and do project for myself. I was hoping to get some general ideas from this thread but instead I got very specific ideas from everyone which wasn't usable for my purposes. For instance, "5 members want winch bumpers" would be great because I could design it, price it & build it in one production run. Custom projects can cost too much especially with the current price of steel & shipping. I haven't given up & do have some ideas for projects that may be in the works this year





QUE ES, the best plan to get Green Dragon's front guard is to use Toms "Welder Guy" or just take it to a local custom shop. It will cost a lot so you might as well have it made exactly to your specs.

[tom4bren]

I still have a small welder and do project for myself.

I stand corrected.

[VXorado]

I stand corrected.

Indeed Sir... indeed.

[VX KAT]

I first thought it was Grampa Bob he was talking about too, but then recalled there was a Dragon that came up for sale about 6-8 months ago that had a big grill guard. I wonder if it's that one that he's referring to?? I don't have to time to look it up right now.

The green dragon did not have a "brush gaurd" so all these posts are moot for que es. Grampa bob had a custom made front tube type bumper that was very functional for offroading...it is what gave his dragon the affectionate "warthog" nickname.

I can't tell if Que_Es is referring to a grill/brush guard or some type of custom front tube/bumper???

Here's the thread I was referring to: It was owned & sold by "decVX" but I can't find a pic of it now, all the links are expired and he has no pics in gallery.:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...913#post215913
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[VXorado]

I can't tell if Que_Es is referring to a grill/brush guard or some type of custom front tube/bumper???
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He said green dragon so I figured it was the guard I put in my post.

[Triathlete]

Nope, Grandpa Bob was Green Dragon.