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Fla Hunter · 06-02-2020, 11:36 PM

Nice fab work

Backwoods101 · 06-03-2020, 09:43 AM

Very nice!

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texasag05 · 06-03-2020, 12:07 PM

That's sweet. Cool Build!

roberts · 06-03-2020, 04:38 PM

That turned out great.

Palmetto · 06-03-2020, 06:30 PM

Got some goodies today.....

Hood scoop & seat cover!

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savin yours · 06-03-2020, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Palmetto

Got some goodies today.....

Hood scoop & seat cover!

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Where did you get the scoop from???? I need!

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Palmetto · 06-03-2020, 07:19 PM

Fitting in the OEM tail lights, and my reciever for my road feeder.

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Palmetto · 06-03-2020, 07:57 PM

Couldn't live without my hoist!

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dosshunter · 06-03-2020, 08:20 PM

Very nice. Thanks for the idea!

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KDinTX · 06-04-2020, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Palmetto

Got some goodies today.....

Hood scoop & seat cover!

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link for the hood scoop?

Palmetto · 06-04-2020, 11:59 AM

Hood scoop is built by an individual on kawiriders.com

Send him an email.

stuartgreed@gmail.com

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hog_down · 06-04-2020, 12:01 PM

How much do you think the flatbed weighs? Just curious

Palmetto · 06-04-2020, 01:48 PM

It's not bad at all. I don't think its much heavier than the factory bed, which I didnt think was very heavy until I took off the shock absorber and tried to let it down by hand.

Palmetto · 06-04-2020, 09:27 PM

90% complete. Gotta add the connection for the shock absorber, and fit up my tool box. Then its off to the paint!

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Palmetto · 06-04-2020, 09:28 PM

Hood scoop installed. Works great.

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fish4food · 06-04-2020, 10:17 PM

What is the purpose of the hood scoop?

Dale Moser · 06-04-2020, 10:27 PM

I would imagine more cool air to the radiator.

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Palmetto · 06-04-2020, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fish4food

What is the purpose of the hood scoop?

Cool air to the floorboard. Legs get hot down there in the summer on long rides.

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fish4food · 06-04-2020, 11:55 PM

Interesting.

I’ve yet to experience the excessive heat. Just started looking online and found several posts about it. Guess I’m either lucky or it just doesn’t bother me.

I’m in a FXR if that makes a difference.

savin yours · 06-04-2020, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fish4food

Interesting.

I’ve yet to experience the excessive heat. Just started looking online and found several posts about it. Guess I’m either lucky or it just doesn’t bother me.

I’m in a FXR if that makes a difference.

Then you haven’t ridden long enough, it’s a problem. It gets so bad, me and the wife ride with the doors open at the lease.

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fish4food · 06-05-2020, 12:46 AM

Dang.

Most of my rides are short around the house. In and out in a few minutes.
Although I do hunt at least once a week (running hog dogs)out of it though, and may put 20-30 miles on in a night. Guess the cooler night temps help.

Almost 200 hours with close to 1000 miles. 2018 Pro FXR.

Bdub25 · 06-05-2020, 12:51 PM

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Hood scoop installed. Works great.

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I’m going to have to copy your design on the front rack.

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Palmetto · 06-05-2020, 01:05 PM

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I’m going to have to copy your design on the front rack.

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Awesome. Post a pic when your done.

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Dale Moser · 06-05-2020, 03:04 PM

I'm intrigued by the hood scoop issue. Is the idea to let hot air out from behind the radiator at idle, and force cool air into it at speed? Or does it bring cooler air in at speed and dump in the foot area of the cab?

Palmetto · 06-05-2020, 09:53 PM

Breaking her in right

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CSanders · 06-05-2020, 09:56 PM

Excellent build!

mooney_ag · 06-05-2020, 10:38 PM

Awesome build. I want one!

Palmetto · 06-05-2020, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale Moser

I'm intrigued by the hood scoop issue. Is the idea to let hot air out from behind the radiator at idle, and force cool air into it at speed? Or does it bring cooler air in at speed and dump in the foot area of the cab?

Dale, its more about the "at speed, air to the feet area". Keeps the legs cool. There are some "holes" in the firewall that let the air flow down below the dash.

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Palmetto · 06-05-2020, 11:25 PM

Got my tool box chopped down.
It has a tray that sits in the top.

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Palmetto · 06-05-2020, 11:28 PM

Bottome side. Gonna bolt it to the bed after painting

Miss piggy is in the box!

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dbelcher269 · 06-05-2020, 11:38 PM

Looks dang good. This should definitely be an option from the factory for these machines.

bowhuntercoach · 06-05-2020, 11:44 PM

Who would have thought to kill a pig by shooting it in the face with a bunch of Roman candles! Love it! Sweet flatbed too by the way!

Palmetto · 06-06-2020, 07:01 AM

My boys love them some roman candles. I made them a gun out of square tubing that they slide into!

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SFAbowhunter · 06-08-2020, 03:33 PM

That is bad a right there! I need that hood scoop! I noticed the heat more the other night when the wife and I ran through the neighborhood, and was thinking man this thing is about to over heat. It was dang hot! Would be interested to see how it works for you. I own the FXR for the guy that was asking about it.

Palmetto · 06-08-2020, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SFAbowhunter

That is bad a right there! I need that hood scoop! I noticed the heat more the other night when the wife and I ran through the neighborhood, and was thinking man this thing is about to over heat. It was dang hot! Would be interested to see how it works for you. I own the FXR for the guy that was asking about it.

It was money well spent! Works good.

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Palmetto · 09-05-2020, 05:45 PM

All finished up!

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fish4food · 09-05-2020, 07:28 PM

Did you build the roof as well?

I’m still interested in one of those front racks ever you ever have any free time.

Looks great!

Palmetto · 09-05-2020, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fish4food

Did you build the roof as well?

I’m still interested in one of those front racks ever you ever have any free time.

Looks great!

I will build you one this winter. I've been pretty busy this summer, but I can fix up once it cools off and I get some shop time.

A shop in El Campo built the roof.
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savin yours · 09-06-2020, 07:39 AM

Great work!

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fish4food · 09-06-2020, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palmetto

I will build you one this winter. I've been pretty busy this summer, but I can fix up once it cools off and I get some shop time.

A shop in El Campo built the roof.
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Awesome!
Will PM you my info. Need to add a metal roof for mine. Dang dogs keep getting on and fall off the slick top.

Palmetto · 10-07-2020, 09:59 AM

Super ATV rear arched A-Arms

Palmetto · 10-07-2020, 09:59 AM

Doin work!

Big John · 10-07-2020, 01:36 PM

I'm digging this flat bed mule.

fish4food · 10-07-2020, 05:33 PM

Awesome!!!

Aggie Dad · 10-07-2020, 06:09 PM

Awesome build! That’s the only thing I don’t t like about my Pro FXT. When the rear seat is being used there’s not much room in the bed.

Travis Deveney · 10-07-2020, 06:24 PM

Looks good

3ChordTruth · 10-07-2020, 06:39 PM

What a cool project, and glad you are putting it to good use. Thanks for posting.

HELLRAZOR · 10-07-2020, 06:42 PM

Where did u purchase hood scoop

kcnatural · 10-07-2020, 06:47 PM

Man that is good stuff. I like it a lot.

Palmetto · 10-08-2020, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by HELLRAZOR

Where did u purchase hood scoop

see post# 61

10-07-2020, 09:59 AM	#91
Palmetto Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Rocksprings, Old Ocean	Super ATV rear arched A-Arms Attached Images

10-07-2020, 09:59 AM	#92
Palmetto Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Rocksprings, Old Ocean	Doin work! Attached Images

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06-02-2020, 11:36 PM	#51
Fla Hunter Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida	Nice fab work

06-03-2020, 09:43 AM	#52
Backwoods101 Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Harper Hunt In: Gillespie, Kimble	Very nice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-03-2020, 12:07 PM	#53
texasag05 Six Point Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Burton, Texas	That's sweet. Cool Build!

06-03-2020, 04:38 PM	#54
roberts Ten Point Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin,TX Hunt In: Llano and San Saba	That turned out great.

06-03-2020, 06:30 PM	#55
Palmetto Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Rocksprings, Old Ocean	Got some goodies today..... Hood scoop & seat cover! Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

06-03-2020, 07:19 PM	#57
Palmetto Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Rocksprings, Old Ocean	Fitting in the OEM tail lights, and my reciever for my road feeder. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

06-03-2020, 07:57 PM	#58
Palmetto Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Rocksprings, Old Ocean	Couldn't live without my hoist! Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

06-03-2020, 08:20 PM	#59
dosshunter Four Point Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Smithville Hunt In: Doss	Very nice. Thanks for the idea! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-04-2020, 11:59 AM	#61
Palmetto Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Rocksprings, Old Ocean	Hood scoop is built by an individual on kawiriders.com Send him an email. stuartgreed@gmail.com Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

06-04-2020, 12:01 PM	#62
hog_down Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Houston, TX	How much do you think the flatbed weighs? Just curious

06-04-2020, 01:48 PM	#63
Palmetto Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Rocksprings, Old Ocean	It's not bad at all. I don't think its much heavier than the factory bed, which I didnt think was very heavy until I took off the shock absorber and tried to let it down by hand.

06-04-2020, 09:27 PM	#64
Palmetto Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Rocksprings, Old Ocean	90% complete. Gotta add the connection for the shock absorber, and fit up my tool box. Then its off to the paint! Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

06-04-2020, 09:28 PM	#65
Palmetto Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Rocksprings, Old Ocean	Hood scoop installed. Works great. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

06-04-2020, 10:17 PM	#66
fish4food Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Calhoun County	What is the purpose of the hood scoop?

06-04-2020, 10:27 PM	#67
Dale Moser Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wise Cty Hunt In: Young Cty	I would imagine more cool air to the radiator. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-04-2020, 11:55 PM	#69
fish4food Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Calhoun County	Interesting. I’ve yet to experience the excessive heat. Just started looking online and found several posts about it. Guess I’m either lucky or it just doesn’t bother me. I’m in a FXR if that makes a difference.

06-05-2020, 12:46 AM	#71
fish4food Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Calhoun County	Dang. Most of my rides are short around the house. In and out in a few minutes. Although I do hunt at least once a week (running hog dogs)out of it though, and may put 20-30 miles on in a night. Guess the cooler night temps help. Almost 200 hours with close to 1000 miles. 2018 Pro FXR.

06-05-2020, 03:04 PM	#74
Dale Moser Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wise Cty Hunt In: Young Cty	I'm intrigued by the hood scoop issue. Is the idea to let hot air out from behind the radiator at idle, and force cool air into it at speed? Or does it bring cooler air in at speed and dump in the foot area of the cab?

06-05-2020, 09:53 PM	#75
Palmetto Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Rocksprings, Old Ocean	Breaking her in right Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

06-05-2020, 09:56 PM	#76
CSanders Ten Point Join Date: May 2013 Location: Mont Belvieu Hunt In: Palestine	Excellent build!

06-05-2020, 10:38 PM	#77
mooney_ag Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Aledo Hunt In: Erath & Tom Green Cty	Awesome build. I want one!

06-05-2020, 11:25 PM	#79
Palmetto Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Rocksprings, Old Ocean	Got my tool box chopped down. It has a tray that sits in the top. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

06-05-2020, 11:28 PM	#80
Palmetto Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Rocksprings, Old Ocean	Bottome side. Gonna bolt it to the bed after painting Miss piggy is in the box! Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

06-05-2020, 11:38 PM	#81
dbelcher269 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2012 Hunt In: Red River County, Lamar County	Looks dang good. This should definitely be an option from the factory for these machines.

06-05-2020, 11:44 PM	#82
bowhuntercoach Six Point Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Blanco, TX	Who would have thought to kill a pig by shooting it in the face with a bunch of Roman candles! Love it! Sweet flatbed too by the way!

06-06-2020, 07:01 AM	#83
Palmetto Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Rocksprings, Old Ocean	My boys love them some roman candles. I made them a gun out of square tubing that they slide into! Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

06-08-2020, 03:33 PM	#84
SFAbowhunter Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gunter, Texas Hunt In: Choctaw Co. OK	That is bad a right there! I need that hood scoop! I noticed the heat more the other night when the wife and I ran through the neighborhood, and was thinking man this thing is about to over heat. It was dang hot! Would be interested to see how it works for you. I own the FXR for the guy that was asking about it.

09-05-2020, 05:45 PM	#86
Palmetto Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Rocksprings, Old Ocean	All finished up! Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

09-05-2020, 07:28 PM	#87
fish4food Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Calhoun County	Did you build the roof as well? I’m still interested in one of those front racks ever you ever have any free time. Looks great!

09-06-2020, 07:39 AM	#89
savin yours Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Hunt In: Lampasas	Great work! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk