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Rough intake layout on the #LX45 is done. Now to make some brackets to hold up everything.....without attaching anything to the fender. I still need to drill and weld in the MAF mount, but it hasn't shown up yet. Eventually I will make a duct from the cowl vent to the front of the donaldson...

Tonight's bite..... With parts trickling in for 3-4 different projects, I need to bounce around a bit to speed things up. I started laying out some of the intake plumbing and the bracket that will hold the filter. I am not 100% sure I dig the bracket for the filter, but I have a goal of not...

Messing around with the door latches for the #LX45 along with some layout stuff. I am still waiting on my TJ mirrors so I can finish the design for the door hinges.

It's a good think I don't have to keep track. Ugh.

Mini-project tonight..... I had some scrap 1 x 3/4 aluminum bar stock that I turned into a battery hold down. I added a little lightness. Yes, I will trim the all-thread down.

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Using RV/boat windows is high on my list. I am waiting on some more info and a quote from Motion Windows. They seem to be the go to place for custom windows. I have had quotes all over the place however from other places....1100....600....etc. The shape of the window is also a big factor. I...

Anything about building my own windows. Have you used the CRL style gasket system?

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Todays mini-project..... I finally made some fill in panels for the gap behind the fender. Overall, I am really happy with the improved look with that area filled in. They are just flanged to the inside and will bolt to the fender. This should let me dial in the position during final...

While I appreciate your faith in my fab skills, making all this stuff from scratch isn't on the top of my list for time management. I am waiting on a few more quotes on having some window assemblies made for me. If I can get the cost down I will just go that way. I need to pick some battles if...

Finally found a decent video on how RV/Boat windows are made and installed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MuVSRpjGCA

Thank you so much for peaking in over here to impart some wisdom. I have spent a fair bit of the day re-reading some of your top threads. At this point, I would pay $250 each for a window happily. Some of the quotes I have been getting back have been north of $1100 EACH. I have been talking...

After MUCH morning google-**** this is where I ended up.... This is a window system by CR Laurence that basically does what I want. It basically just snaps into a hole. The cost doesn't seem too bad. It should work on all 4 windows that I will need ( fronts and split rears) with common...

Pics would be great for ideas. I am basically looking for the 'source' for the parts that these style of windows are made out of. Stuff like the extruded aluminum channels, slider felts, latches, etc. That stuff has to be out there.....

Anyone out there know anything about sliding windows and how they are made?

Doors..... After playing around with the chipboard for a bit I ended up here.... The chipboard is really good template material up to a point, but it becomes kinda 'floppy' in big panels. I decided to up my template game and use some thin plywood for the doors. I found this stuff at home...

I guess it's time to tackle the doors on this thing. In broad strokes, I will be making a set of aluminum 2pc doors that have a sliding upper window similar to a series Land Rover. The upper part of the door will store in the false floor of the bed when not being used. I also need a latch...

On Board Air brackets.... This is my On Board Air system for the LX45. It is based on a 12V Puma Compressor and has a small aluminum tank I scavenged from the dumpster at work. This area is wasted space under the bed drawer area. I think trying to mount all this stuff in the engine...

Not sure. The fuel tank is 25 gallons. I can fit 3x 5-gallon NATO cans ahead of the spare tire in the bed also. That gives me 40 gallons for big trips if needed....