Fat Fabrications c303 body restoration.

[Andre]

For those who don't follow my facebook posts, I am currently working on Greg's C303 here in TX. I am looking to make it a rust free, functional expedition rig with some creature comforts added into the mix. Right now I'm in the break down stage and we may have some stuff available to sell as we go.

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This is where we started. First we needed to get the cage work off.

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Then we could start working on breaking down the body sections.

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Ive gotten further than this but haven't loaded the images to my desktop yet.

[TechMOGogy]

How did Greg's truck get to Texas?
I like the Texas flag/state in the background!

[Andre]

I drove it. How else do you prove a drive line.

[TechMOGogy]

I drove it. How else do you prove a drive line.

Wow!!

[EmbarkChief]

LOL.

[Andre]

More work done today. roof off.

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rear door frame and roof support( definitely not a roll member)

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Then off came the cab roof.

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[Pinz710m2]

Wow. Andre, you've got your work cut out for you on that one. ( pun intended )

[roobar_and_custard]

Looking forward to seeing some quality modifications and "toys" for the Volvo. I shall watch this with interest.
Ian.

[geckoadventure]

Not a lot of rust it looks fine.

[Andre]

still making progress as we continue to disassemble the truck.

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[Andre]

This is a picture I submitted to Greg to see if he liked it. What do you guys think?

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[Andre]

Here's a few more rust shots.

[TechMOGogy]

This is a picture I submitted to Greg to see if he liked it. What do you guys think?

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I like it!
What are the 2 T's with the 4 holes around each one for?

[Andre]

The holes represent where the bumper will attach to the truck. The "T's" are made to slip 5/16-3/8" chain through when securing to a trailer. It also has shackle hangers on the front for recovery.

[TechMOGogy]

Add in some hi-lift jack lifting points?
I have seen some LR guys just drill a hole and then sleeve it and then fab one of these for the jack


Your design looks solid - lets hear what the owner has to say