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I just won part of my rear cabin heat and shower heat system. It's a Ninja-250 radiator, fan and temp sensor, all for $31 shipped. Now, to make it fit.
1989 4Runner Expo Build
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Okay, I just finished the two trays for the 10 gallon freshwater tanks. Now, I can disconnect two hoses, pull one pin,and the tank comes out. I thought cleaning them would be MUCH easier in the house.
The pics don't really show enough to post; maybe when the inner structure is painted. I'm getting really close to the "interior paint" step, and assembly can begin.:wings:
Roy
The pics don't really show enough to post; maybe when the inner structure is painted. I'm getting really close to the "interior paint" step, and assembly can begin.:wings:
Roy
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Time for an update:
Winch plate designed so a 2" receiver tube can fit thru it so I can mount at rear if needed.
Winch plate designed so a 2" receiver tube can fit thru it so I can mount at rear if needed.
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The winch-plate drops into the front bumper, and is secured by two hitch pins. This way, I don't need to store the winch inside the truck. It's made from 2x6 by 1/4" rectangle tube. Brackets are 3/8". Shackle mounts are 3/4" and go thru the entire bumper.
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I decided to use a factory spare mount from a Jeep. One spare tire on the rear door, and one on the cab roof. I went with a door-mount spare, so the rear door can be opened from the inside. A bumper mounted spare would prevent this. Ignore all the burn/weld marks I used to mount temporarily until I found the right spot to drill and mount.
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Here an air compressor mount I fabbed for my MV-1052 compressor. This is under the passenger-rear storage compartment.
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The interior panels are going in now. I decided to use fiberglass panel board because of its light weight and easy trimming. This is a shot looking back from the driver's door. The trim was not installed on the front because I'm still shopping for a side window for the third passenger seat in the back.
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Here's a shot from the passenger door looking back. All interior panels will be painted medium-gray to match the front inter panels and uphostery.
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Here's my rear heater setup. A front panel is not installed so you can see the setup. There is a fan and temp sensor mounted on the back,facing up. With the front panel installed, the hot air is forced thru the vent above the seat cushion.
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I mounted the hi-lift to the exterior on the passenger side. The exterior shower box is shown below. Locking tabs for the jack are not welded on yet.
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Looking left from the rear door. The sink will go in the corner below the secondary fuse box cover. The 12-volt fridge goes in the opening opposite the fuse panel. Microwave goes above the fridge. I have dropped the idea of a 110v fridge.
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From rear door looking right. Both long doors on the side drop down with storage behind. The gray will be uphostered. This seating-for-two is for when the vehicle is NOT moving or for emergency passenger capacity if required.
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From rear door with bed-center in "down" position. This design conserves valuable headroom. Unfortunately, I had to install three interiors before I was happy with the design. What works great on paper, worked terrible in the truck.
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Bed-center in "up" position. Farthest end of bed surface is not shown. The front section of the bed is actually stored in the headliner when not in use.
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