Author Topic: Who has started getting there Four wheel drive and camper ready ? (Read 22626 times)

bert56 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 26, 2011, 05:02:20 AM »

Jetcrew, just wondering why you would need 16mm square cable for.

Bert

Symon · « **Reply #26 on:** March 27, 2011, 08:31:44 AM »

I've started stripping out the camper for a new kitchen that I am building. While I've got the internals out I'm giving the underside one hell of a coat with bitumen paint because all the rocks from last time pretty much sandblasted all the paint off from underneath.

The biggest problem I have at the moment is I don't have a tug! I sold the Navara a few weeks ago and so I'm on the lookout for a vehicle. Might be a bit of a problem that one....

jetcrew · « **Reply #27 on:** March 27, 2011, 12:22:03 PM »

Quote from: bert56 on March 26, 2011, 05:02:20 AM

Jetcrew, just wondering why you would need 16mm square cable for.

Bert

That was the 16mm2 twin that I ran from the Aux batt to the towbar to charge the camper batts whilst on the move . I had never had one before so thought it was time.

It's a just the cable I like to use as it's tinned copper and it's in a sheath already.

By the sounds of your mods I should be right as lonfg as I stay close to you.. LOL

Jetcrew

bert56 · « **Reply #28 on:** April 02, 2011, 01:56:28 PM »

left side

bert56 · « **Reply #29 on:** April 02, 2011, 01:59:26 PM »

right side

duggie · « **Reply #30 on:** April 03, 2011, 08:20:17 AM »

Hi guys and gals, Finished the front diff and springs refurbish and I have fitted a snorkle, I did not want to carry my boat on the camp trailer for this trip as there is to many setups/packups of the camper so I have made a boat/roof rack for my Nissan so that I will only take the boat off when needed. I am now building a fridge slide/draws in the back of my wagon. Next step is to change the bull bar with another one and fit my winch and extra battries. I have four new rims and tyres ordered that way I can have 33 x 12.5's all round on my wagon , camper and spares. cheers duggie

SteveandViv · « **Reply #31 on:** April 03, 2011, 10:47:24 AM »

Quote from: Symon on March 27, 2011, 08:31:44 AM

I've started stripping out the camper for a new kitchen that I am building. While I've got the internals out I'm giving the underside one hell of a coat with bitumen paint because all the rocks from last time pretty much sandblasted all the paint off from underneath.

The biggest problem I have at the moment is I don't have a tug! I sold the Navara a few weeks ago and so I'm on the lookout for a vehicle. Might be a bit of a problem that one....

Geez.. Your going to get tired pulling that all the way ti the tip

Symon · « **Reply #32 on:** April 03, 2011, 11:10:59 AM »

Should all be good, if things go well I'll be flying to Brisbane next weekend and driving back.

jclures · « **Reply #33 on:** April 03, 2011, 11:44:17 AM »

Symon what are you getting, a new manual Nissan Navara.

Symon · « **Reply #34 on:** April 03, 2011, 12:07:46 PM »

Hehehehe.... nah mate, not this time!

I might actually be getting a.... a....

Toyota

I feel so dirty....

jclures · « **Reply #35 on:** April 03, 2011, 02:56:09 PM »

And so you should.

SteveandViv · « **Reply #36 on:** April 03, 2011, 04:56:07 PM »

Your what

ML-VR08 · « **Reply #37 on:** April 12, 2011, 12:11:34 PM »

Well completed a bit more on the list.... Bashplates, Canopy, 2nd fuel tank, 2nd battery and roof racks complete with shovel and holder!

Now - whos ready for the cape (well nearly)

Symon · « **Reply #38 on:** April 17, 2011, 08:40:19 AM »

Well, I just paid the deposit on my Landcruiser HDJ79R, pick it up tomorrow.

The modifications will then begin in earnest. Pics to come.

darren · « **Reply #39 on:** April 17, 2011, 08:42:55 AM »

What else do you need?

Symon · « **Reply #40 on:** April 17, 2011, 09:19:56 AM »

It's an ex-railway vehicle, so pretty optioned up already, but I don't like the way the tray is set up - so there will be quite a few modifications going on there.

And me being me, I want to fix up the electrics a bit too.

darren · « **Reply #41 on:** April 17, 2011, 09:23:36 AM »

Its a good base.I wish i had that motor, Have fun

Symon · « **Reply #42 on:** April 17, 2011, 05:30:23 PM »

OK, in before the

here is a pic of the new beast. I will post up a worklog in another thread.

darren · « **Reply #43 on:** April 17, 2011, 06:07:13 PM »

There is a D4 somwhere without a blade....

jk · « **Reply #44 on:** April 17, 2011, 07:04:37 PM »

Ah................you have finally seen the light

, Toyota/V8/Diesel, all the right headings. The Battle Bar on the front should keep the critters off the body work, look forward to the mod list and photos,

Cheers
Johnno

Symon · « **Reply #45 on:** April 17, 2011, 07:43:28 PM »

She's only a turbo six jk, I decided the V8's were still asking a bit too much coin for what they are.

Still has plenty of poke though. The bullbar has a 9000lb PTO winch behind it, should be handy to pull out stuff. Other goodies include factory front and rear diff locks, twin fuel tanks, water tank, and a pretty solid tow hitch.

McGirr · « **Reply #46 on:** April 17, 2011, 07:54:33 PM »

Bugger the mods..... How much beer

can you carry.

jk · « **Reply #47 on:** April 17, 2011, 08:13:28 PM »

It's still got the right badge on the front,........................oh, what McGirr said, how much beer will she carry

duggie · « **Reply #48 on:** April 18, 2011, 07:03:34 AM »

Hi Symon,
Congrats on the new tug, been a NISSAN bloke it is hard for me to say it though. I use the same model toyota at work and yes they do have plenty of poke. Enjoy . :'(

Frostd · « **Reply #49 on:** May 03, 2011, 04:56:26 PM »

Well, things are starting to move along.

Went up to Zordo's (John) http://www.zordos4wdsuspension.com.au/ at Upper Kedron today and installed a new 2inch lift and new shockies. The old patrol suspension had sagged :'( 25-30mm, if not more. It was a pleasure to deal with Zordo

. He is very knowledgeable about suspension issues and what I would require in the future. NEXT - new set of BFG muddies. These should clear the docks on 11th May. Here's hoping.

The CT is getting a once over and a few extra's added, chimney for the front boot, where the fridge will go and also some dust proofing.

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