40 Guy builds a 100 Series

[Rezarf <><]

Here is how the ol' gal sits as of Sept 2018 with 330k on the clock...

 

[OverlandTrax]

Really like the drawer build, thanks for sharing!

 

[Rezarf <><]

Really like the drawer build, thanks for sharing!

Thanks, I hope to get a few hours on them over the next week or two and wrap them up.

 

[Rezarf <><]

Lots to update. Been working on my drawers...

 

[Rezarf <><]

 

[Rezarf <><]

Built a dedicated GPS with RAM mount with a Samsung Galaxy Tablet for trail navigation.

 

[Rezarf <><]

New Lower Ball Joints...

 

[Rezarf <><]

Ready for the season...

 

[Inukshuk]

Drew -
I'd like to meet up and see these. Very similar to what has worked in my 80 for 15 years and I have plans to rebuild this season. I'm also considering a water tank.
Daniel

 

[Greenbean]

Can I inquire if you were able to use a type of lower ball joint tool and do those yourself while the LCAs was still on the vehicle?

Much appreciated!

 

[Rezarf <><]

Drew -
I'd like to meet up and see these. Very similar to what has worked in my 80 for 15 years and I have plans to rebuild this season. I'm also considering a water tank.
Daniel

You know I moved to Montana? Fee free to swing by though!

 

[Rezarf <><]

Can I inquire if you were able to use a type of lower ball joint tool and do those yourself while the LCAs was still on the vehicle?

Much appreciated!

Sure did, rented the heavy duty “c-clamp” style from O’Rilieys, I bought a 2” black pipe cap to drive the new LBJ’s into place. This job fought me the whole way but I’m a ? ? ? mechanic at best. I keep the lower control arms in place.

 

[nonuniform]

Really appreciate the detailed photos and descriptions of all the work you've done on your 100. I don't know that I'd ever have the patience to do even 20% of what you've done, especially the roof rack, but the effort and skill clearly shows in your work. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Rezarf <><]

Finally getting the drawers wrapped up... just in time for the snow to fly! Hard wire for the fridge and it goes back in!

I built a quick and dirty electrical panel to house some of the electrical system. I used a textured piece of ABS that matched nearly perfectly.

First time using Raptor Liner... what an awesome product that far exceeded my high expectations. I am going to spray this stuff in the tub of my FJ40 next spring and I am excited to use it again.

 

[OverlandTrax]

Looks super clean! taken notes for my rebuild..