Recent content by Ray_G

With that lead off, some minor updates are actually likely in order. Installed the GMRS (Midland MXT575) and went with the rugged antenna up front, b/c, well, b/c. (Midland MXAT03) Put some Maxtrax in the back. Debated mounting them, decided to just go pure functional and put them in a Blue...

Well, probably long overdue for an update. That said, not too much to say. Except she is back in the US mainland and loving life.

My bad-was early and I wasn’t really firing. Good call out, here’s the link: https://www.yotashop.com/oil-pressure-t-toyota-oil-pressure-sending-unit-t-fitting-28-bsp/

Ah, from what I remember we didn’t run into issues because I sourced the combo gauge from AUS too: https://www.justraceparts.com.au/jrp-edge-dual-52mm-digital-boost-egt-gauge-kit-diesel

Dobinsons helped, spacers will help, but won't change is the driving factor of weight. Sadly all the stuff may serve a purpose but also detract from the truck. Broadly speaking with every build I have done I have now come to believe that every mod is a compromise that impacts the system of...

Minor updates. Some refinement to the rear setup: Added in the track for less warping in the sun and eventual add on. After about six months of running the turbo as-is, with no major issues, I did decide to start doing a few mods on the fringes for longevity. Turbo blanket Along with some...

Just a pic from the beach. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Air compressor switch was a pre-wire setup for eventual compressor either in the bed or maybe under it. No real room under the hood. I want to get to OBA but have been swamped so the truck just gets used as is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Bed cover mods closer to completion. Hatches were added to facilitate getting into the sides without opening the tailgate. Ended up putting some MOLLE in to further close off the compartments. Small locks for a little bit of security on the right side Added spin off hatches over the wheel...

So…it’s a bit of a light show, shades of blue throughout the cabin. Given the vintage, I think it all works. Not optimal, but again, given the vintage. With the radio, the dual battery, and the gauge it all works.

Boost and EGT is a combined gauge from Just Racing Parts: https://www.justraceparts.com.au/jrp-edge-dual-52mm-digital-boost-egt-gauge-kit-diesel?gclid=CjwKCAjwv8qkBhAnEiwAkY-ahtm8jvCB98lBG2H668B6Kkv9pZ3kdHg1MICf9fP8z9PfwvHLxyfWaRoC9B0QAvD_BwE Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I may, in all likelihood I’ll keep it somewhat clean but build a bracket to hold maxtrax, shovel(s) and the like that would rest on top along with some S track to facilitate modular retention of things. The nice thing about the old school bed is for day to day you have the tie down points on the...

Building out a rear storage setup to cover the bed. V1, next stage will bring hatches into play for access to the sides without dropping the tailgate. Plan is for recovery stuff, OBA, and potentially tools/spares there. EZ tube aluminum frame. Baby band saw for the cuts Starboard King for the...

Daughter came to HI, took some killer glamor shots on the north shore. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Small update. Truck stock oil pressure gauge never worked. During turbo install and subsequent alternator fun it became apparent the sensor was unplugged. Specifically the wire had been cut. After a lot of fun finding a Toyota 1/8 28 BSPT threaded tee and such, along with a 45 adapter for...