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lazyking |
1. RE: In refrence to “VEHICLES: Outfitting And Lighting.”
Dec 25 2008, 11:29 PM EST
everything iv seen everyone talk about seems a bit eccentric if you ask me i think everyone should stay focused on outfitting there vehicles with things they have around there house unless your talking about in a latter part of the outbreak of course then raiding stores for supplies to equip your convoy is highly recommended if you ask me but hey I'm new so i could be wrong
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Duke_Death |
2. RE: In refrence to “VEHICLES: Outfitting And Lighting.”
Dec 25 2008, 11:39 PM EST
link fence or something simular over your windows, prevents zombies reaching/ jumping in and biting, solid steal of some sort on the front, strong enough to be able to hit people and not even dent, maybe a ramp shape with a blade, something like -< where the blade pretrudes out to slice legs and force the legs under tha car and the body over, this way they cant follow you, if possible, take a pick up truck, and get an aluminum shed attached to the back, dont forget to stury the shed up with 2x4 and/or strong sheet metal, hopefully u get a truck that fits 5(more room for supplies and possible to pick up sexy single lady survivors with your pimped out ride :D) now remember, even tho the windows will be covered by the shed, it wont hurt to cover them with fencing.the problem with the fence is wether to put it on the inside or outside, if you put it on the outside, they can grab onto it but if its on the inside, then they can shatter the glass on you, and then grab onto it, I would say put it on the outside, because when you bolt it down, you dont have to worry about sharp edges to nick yourself on while driving over bumps, but the choice is up to you, also if you plan to put the fence on your truck, dont forget bolt cutters, for 2 reasons, 1, if you tip over it may be too hard to kick it out(considering you want it strong) and 2, when they grab on, your going to want to cut their fingers off so they cant follow you. finally, large chunks of sheet metal modded to attach and remove from the windows would be nice, if they tear the fence off and u need to cover it, or u need to look out, so u can take it off, and simply to make it near impenetrable Do you find this valuable? |
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3. RE: In refrence to “VEHICLES: Outfitting And Lighting.”
Dec 26 2008, 12:25 AM EST
okay so these things i do have around my house a tig welder and mig welder and a cutting torch our neighbor has a arc welder which if the time calls for I am sure I could get next i have 4 sheets of tin sheets not sure the exact sizes (don't feel like getting a tape measure out ) iv got barb wire two new coils of it i also I have chain link fence maybe 20 foot of it random pieces of scrap metal that's piled around the back of the house I'm sure i could find a use for it so what do you think would be the best idea for my supplies?
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Duke_Death |
4. RE: In refrence to “VEHICLES: Outfitting And Lighting.”
Dec 26 2008, 2:38 AM EST
"okay so these things i do have around my house a tig welder and mig welder and a cutting torch our neighbor has a arc welder which if the time calls for I am sure I could get next i have 4 sheets of tin sheets not sure the exact sizes (don't feel like getting a tape measure out ) iv got barb wire two new coils of it i also I have chain link fence maybe 20 foot of it random pieces of scrap metal that's piled around the back of the house I'm sure i could find a use for it so what do you think would be the best idea for my supplies? "like I said, it depends what vehicle you have available to you, I would recomend finding out which on of your neighbors has 1 of those big 5 person pick ups. with the chain link fence, make sure to cover the front windshield, and the side window, the back window is what should be covered if there is enough fence left over, as it seems you may get tight with your customization. also like I said, the first thing I would want to do is get that truck of yours to a walmart or Canadian Tire, or home hadware, or w/e u have near you, try to get the strongest shed that will fit nicely in the back. take a sheet of metal, im guessing its near 4 ft tall and 6 or so wide, which would probably be the best for the truck so it goes from the edges of the trucks front, cut it in half and weld it on an angle, if possible, cut a 1 or 2 inch thick piece, and weld it to the other weld, and sharpen that up, again, so it cuts and seperates :D attach that to the front of the truck to the best of your abilities, remember to cut out small holes for the head lights and cover them in the fencing, remember, we are still unsure what the effects of light will be on zombies, and you may have to give up your position in order to see at night, with whatever you have left, make sure the shed is sturdy and cover the wheel wells. now, barbed wire can be tricky, I wont use any on my vehicle, because it could just catch onto the undead and drag them, so u could be going 80, not see any zombies, go take a pee and BAM, DEAD... then Alive... again..... and your friend will step out and go, hey, u almost done taking a.... OH GOD WHY ARE YOU BITING ME!!!!! ARRRGGHHH, THIS ISN'T FUNNY TED!!!! how ever, if you used straight pieces of it and welded it onto the edges of your car, it will deffinately destroy their hands, so i would put it around the windows, so u can open them and zombies cant get in easily also keep spare tires and gasoline outside the shed so u dont have to open it to get it Do you find this valuable? |
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Duke_Death |
5. RE: In refrence to “VEHICLES: Outfitting And Lighting.”
Dec 26 2008, 2:41 AM EST
the shed will be quite noisy and should not be opened in a sneaky enviroment, which is why u want to be able to access it by opening the back window on the truck, and remember, dont over do it, zombies are only as strong as humans, so unless you know any1 who can punch through a car, then I think you'll be finedont be a retard and waste your materials making a car like this http://www.geekologie.com/2008/05/02/zombie-car-1.jpg its just a waste of time, however, if you do find a way to make tires stronger, please tell me, it will be usefull when running over exploded skulls to not have to worry about popping my tire Do you find this valuable? |
byates |
6. In refrence to “VEHICLES: Outfitting And Lighting.” suggestions
Dec 26 2008, 6:33 AM EST
Use expanded metal instead of chain link fencing, more rigid and harder to take apart. Use pipe to make a "pusher" bumper, lighter than solid metal and almost as strong. What is up with the shed, most are so flimsy that a strong wind would blow them apart. By the time you finish reinforcing them you could have built a stronger cover for your rig. Do you find this valuable? |
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Duke_Death |
7. RE: In refrence to “VEHICLES: Outfitting And Lighting.” suggestions
Dec 26 2008, 10:41 AM EST
sell, most of us dont have alot of expanded metal just hanging around, the reason I said to use a solid metal bumper is because I dont want a pusher, I want something with the power to hold up against hitting another car and having it cover the whole front of the car, so I dont have to be extra careful to hit it "just right"as for the shed, its already made, it just takes a little to reinforce it, most shed I have seen will be able to stand up to some1 hitting it with their hands. its also available, most neighbors should have 1, and its just a big place to stack supplies, and maybe other survivors if the need should arise, I dont see why the zombies will look at your truck and go "lets destroy the shed on the back, maybe there is people in.... no, lets just leave the ones in plain view alone, they are doing us no harm" I hate to say it, but zombies aren't that smart also alot of people dont have much knowledge on building stuff, the reason I chose what I did was because I can get pretty much any1 to help me, and I dont have to worry about little susie using my blow torch (provided I obtained one) Also, I dont even have much knowledge on building stuff, maybe u have guessed from my other posts, but im an infantry man, I dont really need to know alot about anything, except how to shoot, improvised vehicles like this are something you have to realize how much knowledge on, and not to take too much time trying to do something u have no clue how to do, building this car isn't a learning experience, its a survival experience, If it can hold up from a beating from most people, I think ill be fine, also the defenses shouldn't even be used, I hope to not leave the zombies beating onto my car (not beating off on my car) Do you find this valuable? |
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byates |
8. RE: In refrence to “VEHICLES: Outfitting And Lighting.” suggestions
Dec 26 2008, 3:38 PM EST
OK, you have identified areas where you need to improve your knowledge. Every base that I have been on had a hobby shop where you could learn and practice metal and wood working techniques, as well as auto repair and upgrades.
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Duke_Death |
9. RE: In refrence to “VEHICLES: Outfitting And Lighting.” suggestions
Dec 26 2008, 3:48 PM EST
im guessing you are military than, or ex military by looking at that post and your profile, but I myself have yet to be stationed on a base, I'm still in high school, its my last year, and I dont feel the need to practise this kind of stuff, because i should be trying to get into college and get a job instead of practising skills like this in the case of a zombie apocalyptic world... see my logic as to why I dont know this stuff, yes it would come in handy in just such an event, but im trying to become a Video game developer, the visual componants atleast, if not that, then hopefully being shipped off to somewhere to go die ina blazing fire fight, or something to the sort, this kind of knowledge is just low on the priority list, which is why I find creative ways around it, that are near as effective, but I do see your point, if some1 was trying to get a job in this field or just getting some practice, knock yourself out, learn all you want, go buy a car body and fix it up, just for fun, try to buy it all as scrap weight, that way you can just sell it back when your done, also with scrap metal you will learn how to be creative and efficient with what you have.
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John_234 |
10. RE: In refrence to “VEHICLES: Outfitting And Lighting.”
Dec 26 2008, 5:25 PM EST
"the shed will be quite noisy and should not be opened in a sneaky enviroment, which is why u want to be able to access it by opening the back window on the truck, and remember, dont over do it, zombies are only as strong as humans, so unless you know any1 who can punch through a car, then I think you'll be fineisn't that a tornado chasing car? Auto repair and engineering are skills that are always useful, not just for when unkle zed comes knocking. One of the things I'd do first is armor the bottom of the chassis. Do you find this valuable? |
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Duke_Death |
11. RE: In refrence to “VEHICLES: Outfitting And Lighting.”
Dec 26 2008, 5:36 PM EST
yes, it is a tornado chasing car, but I think its used on zombies too, and also, yes auto repair and engineering skills are always useful, but they arn't as useful depending on what kind of field you want to get into, im planning to marry a nice girl who will fix my car for me or have some handy kids nice n early :Dalso, why would u armor the bottom of the chassis?? i dont think a zombie can penatrate it as is, but are you talking about sharp rocks or bodies breaking the stuff down there?? Do you find this valuable? |
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John_234 |
12. RE: In refrence to “VEHICLES: Outfitting And Lighting.”
Dec 26 2008, 5:38 PM EST
"yes, it is a tornado chasing car, but I think its used on zombies too, and also, yes auto repair and engineering skills are always useful, but they arn't as useful depending on what kind of field you want to get into, im planning to marry a nice girl who will fix my car for me or have some handy kids nice n early :Dyeah, ever since a single damn rock tore open our transmission on a mountain path >_> Do you find this valuable? |
IrishHitman |
13. RE: In refrence to “VEHICLES: Outfitting And Lighting.”
Dec 26 2008, 5:40 PM EST
Cages around the entirety, ideally.
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Duke_Death |
14. RE: In refrence to “VEHICLES: Outfitting And Lighting.”
Dec 26 2008, 5:42 PM EST
"yeah, ever since a single damn rock tore open our transmission on a mountain path >_>"lol, cages on the lower door?? and if you cage it entirely how do you plan on getting in or out? Do you find this valuable? |
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Duke_Death |
15. RE: In refrence to “VEHICLES: Outfitting And Lighting.”
Dec 26 2008, 5:42 PM EST
cage will only be effective on the windows, and thats about it
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IrishHitman |
16. RE: In refrence to “VEHICLES: Outfitting And Lighting.”
Dec 26 2008, 6:43 PM EST
"cage will only be effective on the windows, and thats about it"Eh, no. A cage around the vehicles would allow you to exit it with some degree of security. Think along the lines of the anti-RPG cages seen on some Trucks, APCs etc, with more room. Of course, the disadvantage is the need for space on the roads. Do you find this valuable? |
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Duke_Death |
17. RE: In refrence to “VEHICLES: Outfitting And Lighting.”
Dec 26 2008, 6:46 PM EST
too much work I think, its not needed, zombies wont even be able to punch through the car, so no reason to keep them away
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IrishHitman |
18. RE: In refrence to “VEHICLES: Outfitting And Lighting.”
Dec 26 2008, 6:49 PM EST
"too much work I think, its not needed, zombies wont even be able to punch through the car, so no reason to keep them away"I said ideally. Apart from the obvious safety benefits, keeping them away from the vehicle means you can place things on the roof, and can access that safely. More storage space. Do you find this valuable? |
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Duke_Death |
19. RE: In refrence to “VEHICLES: Outfitting And Lighting.”
Dec 26 2008, 6:50 PM EST
yea, supposed, but thats why I want to put a shed on the back of a truck, that u can get into from the truck back window, maybe u can make a window in that to reach the roof of the truck, or something
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