Dropped off the doors...

[Marlin]

Something to consider, you might think of removing all the plastic junk and carpet. That would make it even more utilitarian. I was thinking this setup with a small job box type container to lock tools in and whatnot.

[Bob Barker]

LOVE IT! Really nice looking, perfect, I'm jealous!

How strong is the tubing? If stronger than the mounting points I'd be extra paranoid about rear end collisions, or backing into something. It would almost definitely crush the mounting points on the body, then it's a whole lotta work to get that lined back up if you ever wanted to put the rear door back on.

Not saying I wouldn't do it, because I WOULD if I had that skill, but just to be extra careful and cautious!

and I vote for matching size spare/tire in back! Either that or a rear facing seat, like a gunner turret on the bottom of an old WWII bomber!!!

[MustangO4]

That is a nice setup you have there. I was seriously thinking about flipping the seats around, but the seat belts are going to be tricky.......


And actually the whole thing is pretty strong, but I think it is not much more than the original door. It is 1 1/4" electrical conduit because I didn't know if I would like that and the conduit was cheap. I am not intending to use it in a demo derby.

[MustangO4]

And here is my justification to flip the rear seat!!!!

[SkidPlate]

Nice rifle. Was that picture taken in California?

That sure does bring a lot of awesome to your design. Nice work BTW.

[MustangO4]

Yep. 100% California legal. I built it but not my design.

[MustangO4]

I've been rolling without the doors on for a week, since the shoot with Jo, and I love it. It feels a lot lighter, is more "open" feeling than even a Jeep, you can see and I think i am even getting slightly better mileage. I hope the nice weather holds (85+). When it gets cold, the doors are going back on.....

[VXorado]

Jo's previews looked pretty good with your doorless VX. Adds an instant rugged look.