I've almost finished building the TOUGHEST RD1 CR-V bashplate - BASH-PLATE FOR LIFTED RD1 (Part 3/4)

PART 4 COMING SOON (June 2024)
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Incredibly close to the finish line. This week I took the frame rails I'd started making, finished them up, boxed the two sides together and cut my angled pieces for a nice, sharp approach angle.
From there, I "strapped" my frame joints with some 3mm plate, massaged into my corners with a hammer.
Then, I added another piece of 5mm flat bar to even out the bottom.
Next week, I'll start by welding it to the tow hook, adding 1 more 5mm crossbeam, and then remove it ready to start cutting the plate up.
With the plate all cut, I'll gusset any necessary brackets/joins and it'll be ready for welding then paint!
I'll have the frame finished Monday, which means the rest of the week will be free to finish up the plate!
Excited as hell! Check back next Sunday to see the final results of my bashplate!

[@hondartluke3219]

Really looking fantastic! The whole thing is coming together nicely. 👌🏼 As always you inspire me to finish a project I haven't made enough time for!

[@isakjetbean]

Can't wait to see what you come up with! Hopefully not too much will need to change when you D-Swap

[@luisochoa495]

Good job sir love the content! It would be interesting to see a rear subframe upgrade to the HRv subframe

[@emsea7279]

Amazing

[@isakjetbean]

Thanks! Taken a lot of work so far haha, keen to get it finished

[@JaimeeCampbell]

I'm on board with the hovercraft idea 😂😂

[@isakjetbean]

Who need a real boat? It's a Honda, it can go anywhere right?

[@JaimeeCampbell]

​@@isakjetbeanprecisely

[@Benny__4x4]

in the next episode can you add an inflatable skirt to the bash plate frame and get paddle tires so it can become a hovercraft too?

[@isakjetbean]

Fuck the bash plate, this idea is where it's at instead

[@lachlanleake5888]

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[@isakjetbean]

More like last

[@isakjetbean]

Wait shit now I'm last