Matt2558's build of "Dark Knight"

[gorillamel]

OMG Punisher! Your X is now top on my awesome list! Now you need to make sure you keep some machetes and side-mounted machine guns on there. Maybe put them in the spot for the fog lights. Yep, you gotta make it happen! :-D

 

[Matt2558]

OMG Punisher! Your X is now top on my awesome list! Now you need to make sure you keep some machetes and side-mounted machine guns on there. Maybe put them in the spot for the fog lights. Yep, you gotta make it happen! :-D

There are some weapons mounts in the truck that are well stocked. There will definitely be more to follow but the next stage will be very expensive so I am saving up.


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[gorillamel]

^Ooooo I wanna know more! Tell!

 

[Matt2558]

I want to design the X to look similar to the car from the punisher so some metal fabrication work will be happening, finishing out the body armor with bumpers and skids, additional suspension, an ammo and gun storage system, additional weapons mounts in the interior and maybe a few other things. I will just have to see how I plays out expense wise to see how far I take it. The goal is something similar to a Xterra tank, but still powerful enough to not be a slug.


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[drbandkgb]

Maybe a H.I.S.S tank


Sent from the satellite of love..

 

[gorillamel]

I want to design the X to look similar to the car from the punisher so some metal fabrication work will be happening, finishing out the body armor with bumpers and skids, additional suspension, an ammo and gun storage system, additional weapons mounts in the interior and maybe a few other things. I will just have to see how I plays out expense wise to see how far I take it. The goal is something similar to a Xterra tank, but still powerful enough to not be a slug.


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You sir, need to be my friend. I think we'll get along swell, hahaha!

 

[Matt2558]

Going to get the bumper installed tomorrow morning.


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[drbandkgb]

Sweet!

 

[AbuseTheElderly]

Awaiting the awesomeness.:hmmm:

 

[Jmac289gt]

Oh man...that is like today, good luck and hope all goes well and look forward to some pictures.

 

[Matt2558]

Bump! Updated build.

Ok here are the pictures from today. All went well and the final opinion from my perspective is this bumper is very well built and seems very strong. My only is complaint and it is something I figured was going to be this way and that is the bed liner coating. It just isn't very impressive. It resembles rust oleum truck liner. That can easily be corrected though. Overall it is a great build and I highly recommend it!

Positioning into place

Hitch location is spot on:

I still have to finish painting my shackles and add the hub cap, and replace the tail light harness, aftermarket one I had wouldn't fit.

Nice gap between the hatch and carrier.

One inch diameter bolt holds carrier arm in place.

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[idratherbe]

Good looking rig! I like the new bumper.

 

[gorillamel]

Looks good! Now get out there and make it dirty.

 

[xearth]

Looks good man! Where does the swinging arm tie into the bumper to keep it secure? I wasn't sure based on the pics

 

[Matt2558]

Looks good man! Where does the swinging arm tie into the bumper to keep it secure? I wasn't sure based on the pics

That's one of my favorite parts. The arm use to run the length of the bumper. They made some design changes and now the arm is a little over half the length. The latch is directly below the tire on the right. It is adjustable and so it can be tightened as needed.


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[Jmac289gt]

It looks really good man. How is it getting used to seeing the tire in your rear view now?

 

[Matt2558]

It looks really good man. How is it getting used to seeing the tire in your rear view now?

Not bad at all. It is nice not worrying about people tailgating now.


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[Macland]

This thread needs more full truck glamour shots!

 

[Matt2558]

This thread needs more full truck glamour shots!

I will work on that.


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[kat_black181]

Your X looks great!!!

 

[Matt2558]

Your X looks great!!!

Bump! Pic update!

Thanks Kat! Macland this ones for you! I went to friends property for a photo shoot this afternoon. The rear wheel kept coming off the ground because of the incline. I just wish you could see the bumper, it's hard to get it in there. Awesomeness.

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[Matt2558]

Here are a couple more pics of me playing around on the property tonight.

 

[Matt2558]

Just realized I had not posted a fin pic of the bumper finished out so here it is.

This is my red neck drying rack from where I painted the shackles.

Trailer harness installed.

Overall pic of the new bumper.

Oh by the way my tag is in the picture so if you would like come on down and lets have a barbecue. If someone who shouldn't use it does then come on down and let me show you my security system.....lol


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[Macland]

Bump! Pic update!

Thanks Kat! Macland this ones for you! I went to friends property for a photo shoot this afternoon. The rear wheel kept coming off the ground because of the incline. I just wish you could see the bumper, it's hard to get it in there. Awesomeness.

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Nice! I like the top shot that shows off your decal and wheel combo.

 

[KUMA]

Great pics man! I like those wheels

 

[Jmac289gt]

Looks real good Matt.

 

[Roadwarrior]

Looks great, What are your plans for the front?

 

[Hugetanker]

Nice Rig man. Looks great!

 

[RATTFINK]

Dark night, there is no light
In the realm of the black magic man
Soul's flight into the cold blight
Of the destroyer's magic land
-Scorpions​

 

[Matt2558]

Plans for the front include shrockworks bumper all skids, fender work, uca's, and other items along the way.


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[Matt2558]

Dark night, there is no light
In the realm of the black magic man
Soul's flight into the cold blight
Of the destroyer's magic land
-Scorpions​

Nice man.


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[Matt2558]

Thanks guys for the compliments.


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[Matt2558]

Here are some pics from Durhamtown where I put the truck to good use.

 

[Jmac289gt]

Looks like a nice place, very shady.

 

[Matt2558]

Looks like a nice place, very shady.

Yeah it was interesting.


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[Timrich]

The X looks awesome sir! Keep up the good work...